Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson

Latest Episodes:

Music: The Sound of Disruption Jul 05, 2017

Show notes

The way we consume music is continuously changing. Join Walter as he discusses how the industry’s endured unfathomable disruption with guests Ani DiFranco, Amanda Palmer, Robert Harris, Jonathan Taplin, Jim Rondinelli and Bob Lefsetz.

For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers and check out the music Walter's currently listening to on Spotify. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts.

Advertising: Disrupting Interruption Jun 21, 2017

Show notes

The story of advertising starts, ends and endures with disruption at its core. Join Walter Isaacson as he discusses digital marketing's past, present and exciting future with industry visionaries Seth Godin and Dave Droga.

For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Hospitality: Disrupting the Destination May 24, 2017

Show notes

Before hotels, there was home sharing. In the digital age, Airbnb has brought it back. Walter Isaacson takes a historical look at the hospitality industry, navigating listeners from horse carriage inns to the personalization of the sharing economy.

For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

News: Disruption is the Lead Story May 10, 2017

Show notes

Over 150 years ago, new technology threatened newspapers to the brink of extinction. Sound familiar? In this episode of Trailblazers, Walter Isaacson follows the history of the newspaper industry and explores how it has survived by adopting — not resisting — disruptive innovations. For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Gaming: Game On, Disruption Apr 26, 2017

Show notes

Sometimes you lose your entire market share to two plumbers and a hedgehog. In this week’s Trailblazers, Walter Isaacson explores the immersive experiences and unlikely victors of the volatile video game industry. For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Food Delivery: A Slice of Disruption Apr 12, 2017

Show notes

One simple (but disgusting) viral video drove a pizza company to reinvent itself as a technology company. However, technology and the fast food industry have walked hand in hand for decades. In this episode of Trailblazers, Walter Isaacson explores this unexpected relationship – and how far it might go. For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Photography: Developing Disruption Mar 29, 2017

Show notes

Digital cameras disrupted Kodak’s film business and led to its bankruptcy in 2012. The catch? Kodak actually invented the digital camera. In this episode, host Walter Isaacson explores how quickly the disruptors can become the disrupted - and vice versa. For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Movies: Lights...Camera...Disruption Mar 15, 2017

Show notes

How the movie Jaws and a $40 late fee led to a complete disruption of the entertainment industry as we know it. Host Walter Isaacson explores a series of unusual partnerships, bold moves, and missed opportunities that defined television and film. For more on these stories go to delltechnologies.com/trailblazers. Please let us know what you think of the show by leaving us a rating or review in iTunes.

Introducing Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson Mar 03, 2017

Show notes

We tell the unexpected stories of digital disruption. Listen in as Walter Isaacson, digital revolution expert, explores the unknown drama behind some of the world’s biggest digital disruptions, the daring trailblazers willing to think differently, and the lessons learned along the way. Brought to you by Dell Technologies.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Trailblazers with Walter Isaacson

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected