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By: Strategic Consortium of Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)

SCIP's newest podcast, I_STREAM, features conversations about competitive strategy and the broader intelligence ecosystem with some of the most interesting professionals in business, academia, and beyond. I_STREAM is powered by SCIP, the non-profit that supports the competitive intelligence & strategy community with best practices, training, connections, and ethical guidelines. 

Intelligence Reimagined: Growth, Data & Global Collaboration
#23
04/08/2025

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Lee Kantor, Founder, marketer, radio and podcast host at Business RadioX® in conversation with Paul Santilli, CEO at SCIP. Discover how SCIP is advancing data-driven growth, evolving beyond Competitive Intelligence (CI) to embrace economic and social Intelligence. From navigating post-COVID data challenges to the importance of critical thinking, education, and global collaboration—this podcast is a must-listen for today’s Intelligence leaders.


Innovation to Zero: Leveraging Intelligence for Global Solutions
#22
03/02/2025

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Prerna Mohan, Vice President, Strategy Planning & Implementation, Frost & Sullivan. We explore how Intelligence and Innovation can help eliminate global challenges like healthcare disparities, poverty, and waste. Discover the impact of COVID-19, emerging megatrends, and AI’s role in shaping a data-driven, equitable future. 


The Power of Prediction: AI, Research, and Global Competition
#21
01/23/2025

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Richard Klavans, Founder and CEO, SciTech Strategies. Discover how SciTech Strategies uses AI to identify promising research areas and how this can be used for business strategy. This podcast also discusses AI’s role in Intelligence development, business resiliency, early-stage research challenges, and research and development expertise.

#SCIP #Intelligence #Podcast #AI #Research #Data


The Future of Intelligence: AI-Powered and Data-Driven
#20
11/08/2024

Tune into our new episode of SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Ambika Kashyap, Vice President - Solutioning Expert at EvalueServe. Learn how AI-powered insights are reshaping decision-making, uncovering new opportunities, and confronting modern-day challenges in competitive intelligence. This podcast offers essential perspectives on how organizations can harness the power of data-driven strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly advancing digital world.


AI-Driven Competitive Intelligence for Strategic Insights
#19
10/18/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Mayur Palta, Lead Solutions Architect at Databricks. Join us as we delve into the world of AI and its transformative impact on Competitive Intelligence. Discover how organizations are leveraging advanced technologies to gain a competitive edge, uncover hidden opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.


Competitive Intelligence - Past, Present, and Future
#18
08/16/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Jesper Martell, CEO and founder of #Comintelli, a Swedish #software company specializing in #market and #competitive intelligence. You will gain valuable #insights into how #organizations can leverage #intelligence to drive #innovation, make better #business #decisions, and stay ahead of the #competition.


Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Art of Elicitation in Intelligence
#17
07/18/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Beth Elliott and Tony Nagle of #DigWorldwide to explore the art of elicitation that turns everyday interactions into valuable intelligence. 


AI in Competitive Intelligence: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
#16
06/07/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Edward Allison of #CompeteIQ to learn about #AI's transformative #power and potential pitfalls in the #competitiveintelligence landscape.


Decoding Data: How Open Trends Uses AI to Empower the Intelligence Community
#15
05/17/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and join Paul Santilli in conversation with Anselm Bossacoma of Open Trends to explore the transformative power of #AI in the #intelligence community. This episode dives into how custom #software #development and user-centric #design are shaping #data analysis and #strategic #decisions.


Strategic Insights: Leveraging Competitive Intelligence for Business Growth
#14
04/12/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and learn how leaders drive organizational success by leveraging data-driven intelligence, empowering teams to take action, and combining data with human insight to tackle complex challenges. 


IntelliCon Nashville 2024 Unveiled - The Buzz, The Excitement, The Sneak Peek!
#13
03/01/2024

Tune into our new episode of #SCIP I_STREAM and dive into the depths of #IntelliCon Nashville 2024, held on April 22-25. Join us as we unravel the highlights, from keynote speeches to breakout sessions, workshops, and prime networking chances. Discover the invaluable perks awaiting #intelligence professionals of every tier at this conference.


Decoding the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Business Intelligence
#12
02/18/2024

In this episode of I_STREAM, discover the forefront of AI-driven business intelligence. Uncover how AI seamlessly collects and analyzes real-time data to predict outcomes and offer actionable insights. Explore the role of OpenAI and other generative AI platforms in shaping this transformative landscape. 

Join us for a captivating discussion on the future of business intelligence. Stay Tuned for the full podcast. 


Elevating Intelligence Leadership: Where Personal Credibility and Organizational Alignment Converge
#11
02/02/2024


Unlock the secrets to professional indispensability in this podcast, focusing on strategies to safeguard your role during downturns. The emphasis is on building credibility through high-quality work and unmatched expertise, coupled with aligning your role with organizational goals in the intelligence sector. Tune in for practical tips on enhancing your value and contributing effectively to organizational success.


Gain insights into how Vizru's Zero-Code platform delivers full-stack AI Applications at scale
#7
01/11/2024

Embark on a journey into the cutting-edge world of competitive intelligence technology at SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague. Join us for an exclusive podcast episode featuring Chairman & CEO Ramesh Mahalingam as we introduce and discuss Vizru. Gain unique insights into how this groundbreaking platform is reshaping the landscape of visual analytics and empowering businesses with actionable intelligence. Don't miss this firsthand exploration of Vizru's impact at SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023.


Gain insights into how HPE is paving the way for Transformative Intelligence Practices in sustainability applications
#6
01/04/2024

Dive into the future of technology and competitive intelligence at SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague. In this podcast episode, join us for an insightful discussion with HPE Fellow & CTO, Lin Nease. Explore the innovative advancements in technology and strategic thinking as Lin shares his expertise. Gain exclusive insights into the role of technology in shaping competitive intelligence landscapes and discover how HPE is paving the way for transformative intelligence practices at SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023.


Introduction to APF featuring Tanja Schindler
#5
12/27/2023

Step into the future of competitive intelligence with our special episode brought to you from SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague. Join us for an insightful conversation with futurist and the vice-chair of APF (Association of Professional Futurists), Tanja Schindler, as we discuss how innovative frameworks shape the future of strategic foresight and competitive intelligence. Gain exclusive insights into how APF drives transformative intelligence practices in the industry.


SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 (Prague) - Day 3 Recap
#11
12/20/2023

Tune in for the final recap of SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague on Day 3. Join us as we highlight the key insights, impactful sessions, and memorable moments from this premier intelligence conference. Gain a comprehensive overview of the groundbreaking discussions, expert perspectives, and the culmination of a transformative event shaping the future of competitive intelligence.


SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 (Prague) - Day 2 Recap
#10
12/13/2023

Tune in for an exclusive Day 2 Recap of SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague! Join us as we unpack the highlights, expert insights, and groundbreaking discussions that unfolded during this premier event for Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals. Get a snapshot of the key takeaways, memorable moments, and the pulse of intelligence innovation as we recap a day filled with thought-provoking sessions and networking opportunities. 


SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 (Prague) - Day 1 Recap
#9
12/06/2023

Welcome to our special podcast series covering SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 in Prague! In this concise episode, we recap the highlights and key insights from Day 1. Join us as we revisit the expert sessions, engaging discussions, and groundbreaking moments that unfolded during this premier event in the world of competitive intelligence. Stay tuned for an immersive recap that captures the essence of Day 1 at SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023.


The Role of Academia in the Intelligence Consortium with Paul Santilli featuring Jonathan Calof
#3
11/30/2023

Join us in this special episode as we delve into the SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023 conference in Prague, focusing on the enriching Academic Track with renowned expert Jonathan Calof. Explore the thought-provoking academic modules presented during the event, featuring discussions on cutting-edge research, trends, and insights in the field of competitive intelligence. Gain a snapshot of the engaging dialogue that unfolded, offering a unique blend of academia and practical intelligence strategies from SCIP IntelliCon Euro 2023.


Remedies Brands Consulting - Competitive Strategy versus Competitive Intelligence
11/15/2023


Running An Intelligence Based Organization ft. Paul Santilli
10/02/2023

Discover the keys to running an intelligence-based organization in the latest episode of the "Raising the Bar" podcast with Allison De Paoli, featuring SCIP's CEO, Paul Santilli. 


The Buzz - IntelliCon - Get Excited! - Sneak Peak
#2
10/02/2023

Get a sneak peek into the excitement of IntelliCon Euro 2023, where intelligence meets innovation! This event brings together the most diverse global community of competitive intelligence experts for best practice sharing, education & training, and connecting with peers. Visit our website to learn more and register today!


Introduction I_STREAM Powered by SCIP ft. Paul Santilli
#1
09/28/2023

Dive into the world of intelligence and strategy with I_STREAM, your gateway to insights from industry leaders and experts. 


Understanding Gen Z: Demography, Attitudes & Data (By A Gen Z)
#30
10/06/2022

With Generation Z rising in the workforce and in purchasing power, understanding their attitudes and values has become a priority for Fortune 500 companies across sectors. Amidst a sea of new research on this cohort, what cuts to the core of this generation's unique lifestyle habits and, ultimately, purchasing habits? Compelling insights and continual monitoring can be developed by leveraging textual data at scale, especially from niche and mainstream social channels. Using NLP and analytical strategies with social channel data offers a 24-hour focus group with this cohort to garner insights on everything from traveling preferences to specific product launch...


The Dichotomy of CI Customers: How to Package CI for Different Personas
#29
09/22/2022

Competitive Intelligence teams must align their services to the different levels of their specific business. Everyone has heard of tactical and strategic CI, but this type of dichotomy is missing a major facet of CI. Tactical CI supports sales and its functionality, while strategic CI provides support product marketers in their Go-To-Market strategies by allowing product management teams to prioritize key features for their specific product or service.

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Datto’s Dustin Ray, Director of Competitive Intelligence about the CI team structure. Dustin shares:

The business areas/st...


Intelligence at bp: Accelerating the Energy Transition
#28
07/10/2022

Today, the world is on an unsustainable path. Global temperatures have already risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial baseline used for the Paris goals. The energy system urgently needs to decarbonize – however this also presents tremendous opportunity! In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with bp’s Angela McKane about what this means for intelligence professionals, specifically:

How to identify and make funding decisions on innovations that will drive the energy transitionThe technologies and practices bp uses to distribute intelligence to stakeholders and collaborate across the worldHow bp embr...


Building a Lean Competitive Intelligence Function
#27
06/12/2022

As more competitors, sources, and key intelligence topics are added, it’s only a matter of time before competitive intelligence processes get jammed. Whether you work for a startup, a scaleup, or a well-established corporation, budgets are limited, team size is limited, time is even more limited. For an intelligence function to deliver maximum results with minimum effort, it has to have processes that are agile.

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we sit down with Fouad Benyoub, Director of Competitive Strategy at Everbridge. Fouad shares recommendations for building a Lean Competitive Intelligence capability, taken fr...


How Strategy & Intelligence Work Together at Target
#26
05/15/2022

Leaders need a reputable a source of truth on the external environment. Intelligence can play a key role in serving leaders with these actionable and objective external insights. In this special episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk live at IntelliCon with Target’s Robert Bunchek about the lessons he's learned building an intelligence capability that anticipates disruption and informs winning strategies in service of Target leaders. Robert shares:

How intelligence is structured at Target, and how the team uses different forums to engage with leadersHow Target cascades intelligence to different functions, balancing consistency with au...


Competing Beyond the Core
#25
04/03/2022

Many organizations struggle to balance managing the core business with exploring white space opportunities.  Consequently, they tend to kill good ideas that don't fit the core, and see their competitive edge slowly decline. 

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Tendayi Viki, award-winning author and corporate innovation expert about:
Innovation tools companies can use to design, test, and iterate white space ideas

Common mistakes that lead to great ideas getting killed too soonWhy Competitive Intelligence professionals need to monitor Disruption riskGood, Bad, and Ugly uses of the Business Model Canvas


Big Data vs. Big Games - A New Approach to Competitive Strategy
#24
03/12/2022

Organizations are investing enormous sums on technology and skills to get value from Big Data. However, Big Data alone won’t help strategy development. Like anything, we have to be careful to separate the hype from the reality.

 In today’s episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Mark Chussil about: 

Limits of Big Data - The difference between intelligence about competitors vs. intelligence about competingBenefits of Big Data for strategy development - Introducing algorithms and strategy simulations into War GamesMan vs. Machine - How competitive strategy can incorp...


3 Ways to Turn Transactional Data into Revenue Opportunities
#23
02/14/2022

Although strategy and competitive intelligence professionals use a variety of strategic frameworks to contextualize market data, in many organizations, internal transactional data is overlooked and underleveraged.  In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Randy Brown about: 

Overcoming common challenges in growth strategy development - Recommendations on how CI can work across departments to overcome organizational (and skills) barriers around insights, strategy & execution The value of your internal transaction data - How CI and marketing professionals can use account data already in your CRM to test strategic hypothesis, triangulate against external data you're alr...


The Impact of ESG on Strategy & Intelligence
#22
01/24/2022

To assess companies' performance and impact in a more holistic way,  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is an increasingly important lens through which to identify material risks and growth opportunities. In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk to Vanessa Barnett, who leads the global ESG program for FactSet, about: 

What ESG is, why it matters, and where it's goingThe types of decisions in strategy and marketing that ESG is already impacting How market & competitive intelligence professionals can get started incorporating ESG into their workflowsHow to understand ESG scores, and their impact on competitiveness


The End of Competitive Advantage: Tips for Competitive Intelligence to Thrive
#21
01/07/2022

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Rita McGrath,  best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and  longtime professor at Columbia Business School. Consistently named one of the world’s Top 10 management thinkers, Rita is the author of the best-selling books The End of Competitive Advantage, and Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen.  As a consultant to CEOs, her work has had a lasting impact on the strategy and growth programs of Fortune 500 companies worldwide. 

We talk with Rita about:

How CI profes...


Gardens of Intelligence - Scaling CI Platforms
#20
12/07/2021

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we speak with the authors of the new book Gardens of Intelligence – Designing Robust Digital Market & Competitive Intelligence Platforms, Jesper Martell and Gabriel Anderbjörk.  While Gardens of Intelligence is a new-to-world approach, it's backed by decades of experience at successful global organizations like Ericsson. 

Our conversation with Jesper and Gabriel covers: 

How companies can use Gardens of Intelligence to plan investments in people, technology, and information depending on their unique needs The 3 components every organization needs for an Market & Competitive Intelligence department to consistently deliver valueTh...


Scenario Planning, Uncertainty, and The Pandemic Era
#19
11/22/2021

Between the pandemic, social upheaval, and a volatile political climate, the last two years have seen an enormous amount of change, stress, and uncertainty.  Organizations that can sense and adapt to change will be rewarded with new types of competitive advantage. But Market & Competitive Intelligence professionals need to embrace new ways of thinking and working to help our organizations navigate through uncertainty.  

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with Peter Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Chief Futurist for Salesforce about: 

How can Scenario Planning help us navigate the Pandemic Era?Where do...


Cyber Criminals, Biased AI & Autonomous Rockets: Things That Go Bump in the Night
#18
10/06/2021

In this episode of IntelliCast, we sit down with Matt Devost, CEO & Co-Founder of OODA LLC.  Matt is a technologist, entrepreneur, and international security expert specializing in counterterrorism, critical infrastructure protection, intelligence, risk management and cyber-security issues. Matt co-founded the cyber security consultancy FusionX, and was previously President & CEO of the Terrorism Research Center. 

Our wide ranging conversation with Matt focuses on the risks that quickly accompany emerging technologies, including:  

The changing face of counterintelligence in the social media age  Steps organizations should take to manage cybersecurity risk beyond the office of the CISO...


Segmenting Data to Anticipate Competitor Activity & Generate Nuanced Insights
#17
09/14/2021

Whether it’s a product launch or a brand pivot, you’ll need to be prepared with the data you need to know when to sit back and watch things play out, or reactively respond to ensure that you’re keeping up with the demands of the market. This fireside chat with SCIP's Cam Mackey and  NetBase Quid's  Harvey Ranola will help you:

Identify themes in your industry narrative and their relevance to competitors in your space to anticipate their movements.Set benchmarks to monitor changes in how you and your competitors are being discussed in the n...


Democratizing Machine Learning & Natural Language Processing
#16
08/09/2021

With digitalization accelerating in most industries, data volume is exploding and market dynamics are less predictable. The pressure on organizations has never been greater to get the most out of their investments in data. 

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we talk with the team from Primer, a firm that's using machine learning and advanced natural language processing to help governments and corporations solve some of their toughest challenges.  Our conversation with John Bohannon (Director of Science), Krissy Holst (Account Executive), and  Barry Dauber (VP Commercial Sales) touches on:

Use cases for...


5 Tips for Nailing Your Next Job Search
#15
07/12/2021

In this episode of SCIP IntelliCast, we sit down with Alex Baranpuria, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Ivy Exec, an elite, private online community of 2.5 million+ global business leaders seeking career advancement support. 

With millions of unfilled jobs in the U.S. alone, many strategy & intelligence professionals are thinking seriously about their next professional opportunity. In our conversation with Alex, he shares tips for:

The crucial first step to take before jumping into any job searchHow to build a resume that will resonate with the h...