Beyond the Bio

Whiteboard Innovators: Patrick Obeid’s Journey from Bain Consultant to an ESG CEO

Patrick Obeid, founder of ESG Flo, is building something big. As the first graduate of Founder’s Studio, Bain’s internal incubator program, Patrick is combining his decade-long consulting experience with an audacious goal – revolutionizing how companies perceive and optimize energy consumption. In this special edition episode, hear how Patrick went from Bain consultant to startup CEO.

Whiteboard Innovators: Katlyn Gao’s Path from Bain to Sports Entrepreneur

Katlyn Gao, a Bain alum and CEO of League One Volleyball (LOVB), a first-of-its-kind women's volleyball league in the US, is focusing on the lifetime consumption of this predominately female-led game. With backing from big-name investors including Billie Jean King, Kevin Durant, and Chelsea Handler, Katlyn is on a mission to drive commercial success and create more professional opportunities for women the volleyball. In this special edition episode, hear how Katlyn got her start at Bain and founded LOVB with another Bain alum.

Coming to Beyond the Bio: Whiteboard Innovators

Keith Bevans is handing over the mic to guest host, Olivia Pavco Giaccia, where she'll be talking with visionaries across Bain including entrepreneurial alumni, innovation strategists, Bain’s Founder’s Studio members, and more. From the birth of game-changing ideas to their translation into real-world solutions, the whiteboard at Bain is a hub where disruptive innovation takes shape. So, grab a marker and join us as we sketch out how our guests bring innovation to life, at Bain and beyond. 

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How Sustainability Decisions are Shaping the Future

Debra McCoy is a partner with a global mandate at Bain. She leads our clients in making consequential operating and investing choices. Hear Debra share what motivates her and how her experiences are helping guide our clients.

How Emerging Technologies Are Creating Revolutionary Results

Steve Berez, an advisory partner in Bain's Boston office, developed an early interest in computers thanks to his brother. Joining the firm as an associate consultant in 1980, he witnessed how the firm was embracing technology before leaving to pursue an MBA from Stanford, work at his family's business, and later return to Bain to start our Enterprise Technology practice, which he has been leading ever since. Steve talks about his career, what led him to write "Doing Agile Right: Transformation without Chaos," and the latest technology he's excited about, including Bain's strategic alliance with Open AI.

Why Bain Created a Role Focused on Our Sustainability

Bain’s commitment to sustainability impacts not only our clients, but the firm. Sam Israelit, our first Chief Sustainability Officer, is focused on our dedication to the social and environmental standards we’ve set for ourselves on a global scale. Listen to how he is implementing the same ESG initiatives we advocate for our clients and our plans to reduce our environmental footprint, enhance employee well-being, and maintain high standards of integrity in creating a more sustainable world.

Why More Data Scientists are Coming to Bain

After rising in her career, Sharona Sankar-King was faced with deciding to run a company or doing what she loved within her previous operational roles. Now an expert partner in our New York office who is able to bring her extensive knowledge of data science to the firm, Sharona is shedding light into how Bain’s capabilities allow her to have a career she is passionate about outside of traditional data science opportunities.

How Advanced Analytics is Creating Better Customer Experiences

Using data to fuel customer needs is important now more than ever. Nikolaus Zacher, a partner in our Munich office, has substantial experience in advanced analytics with a focus in retail and consumer products. Knowing first-hand the importance of data-driven decision-making, Nikolaus is leading our clients’ business growth by the power of our digital and advanced analytics capabilities. Listen to Nikolaus share his extensive analytics background along with how Bain is using this capability to support better customer experiences.

How to Drive Growth with a Great Customer Experience

A great customer experience creates loyal consumers, and loyal consumers proudly promote the businesses they love. Darci Darnell, a Partner in our Chicago office and the leader of our Global Customer Strategy and Marketing practice, has extensive knowledge on how to create outstanding customer experiences. On this episode, Keith talks to Darci about how her globetrotting career gave her the experience needed to lead a practice, and how Bain's consulting, advanced analytics, data science and marketing roles all come together to drive client success and sustainable growth.

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Reflecting and Looking Ahead on Bain’s Business, Capabilities and Recruiting in 2023

We’ve known our host, Keith Bevans, to lead insightful conversations with some remarkable guests throughout the years, but this episode is slightly different. Keith is sitting in the guest seat and answering questions from consultant and Beyond the Bio producer, Daniel Yellin, to share some insight into the why of Beyond the Bio, dive a little deeper into a few topics we’ve covered on DEI, mergers & acquisitions, mental health in the workplace, and our work in ESG, and share some insight into what’s to come for the firm’s business, capabilities, and recruiting efforts in 2023.

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