Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping What's Next

Episodes

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  Beyond AI Adoption: Creating Meaningful Value 05.11.2026 41m

  AI adoption is accelerating, but meaningful transformation depends on far more than choosing the right tools. In this episode of Insights Xchange, Nikesh Gosalia speaks with internationally recognised AI strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author Katie King about what it takes to turn AI experimentation into lasting business value. Katie explains why leadership, people, and processes remain central to successful AI adoption and why responsible governance should be viewed as a strateg...
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  What Should AI Really Do for Scholarly Publishing? 14.10.2026 47m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Ian Mulvaney, Chief Technology Officer at BMJ, about how technology is reshaping scholarly publishing. Drawing on his experience across BMJ, Springer Nature, Mendeley, eLife, and Sage, Ian shares his journey from physics to technology leadership and reflects on what it takes to drive meaningful digital transformation. The conversation explores how publishers can strengthen trust and research integrity at scale, preserve hum...
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  Beyond the Hype: What’s Next for Technology? 28.09.2026 39m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, Phil Rowley, Head of Futures at Omnicom Media Group, joins Nikesh Gosalia to look beyond the hype surrounding emerging technology. From AI becoming the “next electricity” to trust by design, tiny robots and changing consumer expectations, Phil explores what the next decade could actually look like. He also shares why the future of technology may ultimately depend on getting one thing right: the balance between human and machine. Social media links N...
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  From Output to Experience: Why Content Retention Matters in Publishing 30.04.2026 42m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with Oliver Cocks, who works at the intersection of editorial strategy, product thinking and author experience at Springer Nature. Together, they explore how content retention is emerging as a key competitive strategy in publishing and what it takes to design more connected, efficient and author-centric publishing journeys. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x...
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  Scholarly Publishing at Scale: Balancing Growth, Trust, and Sustainability 16.04.2026 55m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, Nikesh Gosalia is in conversation with David Crotty, Executive Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. They discuss how scale, consolidation and evolving business models are reshaping scholarly publishing and why long-term sustainability will depend on balancing quality, trust and author needs. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo David Crotty: https://www.linkedin....
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  What Comes Next for Academic Libraries? 19.03.2026 39m

  Doug Way, Dean of Libraries at the University of Kentucky, joins Nikesh Gosalia to unpack how academic libraries are evolving rethinking collections, metadata, AI and equity to better serve researchers, students, and communities in a time of constant change. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Doug Way: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-way-5b429913/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of t...
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  AI Readiness at Scale: Skills, Systems, and Strategic Leadership 11.03.2026 41m

  Tim Flagg, CEO of the UK AI Council, joins Nikesh Gosalia to unpack what AI readiness really means from everyday AI literacy and apprenticeships to leadership mindset, ethics, governance and the UK’s narrow window of opportunity to lead in 2026. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Tim Flagg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timflagg/ Show notes: Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Tim Flagg an...
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  Building Adaptive Learning Ecosystems: Where Human Wisdom Meets Artificial Intelligence 29.10.2025 30m

  Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, joins Nikesh Gosalia to explore how AI is transforming higher education from teaching and learning to research to leadership and ethics. With a blend of global experience and philosophical insight, he shares why adaptability matters more than AI-savviness, how to preserve human wisdom in a tech-driven world and what it takes to build truly adaptive learning ecosystems. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/n...
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  The Next Chapter in Scholarly Publishing: Building an Equitable Open Access Future 15.10.2025 32m

  In this episode of Insights Xchange, Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Academic Publishing at Cambridge University Press, reflects on three decades in publishing and the accelerating shift toward open access. She discusses the Cambridge Open Equity Initiative, the role of journals and why equity must be central to the future of scholarly communication. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Mandy Hill: https://www.linkedin.c...
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  The Open Access Movement: Are We Truly Prepared for a New Paradigm in Scholarly Communication? 08.10.2025 38m

  A candid, clear-eyed look at open access with Colleen Campbell about how libraries are shifting from paying for reading to funding open publishing and why equity, transparency and author rights must anchor the transition. Social media links Nikesh Gosalia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/ https://x.com/NikeshGo Colleen Campbell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenclairecampbell/ Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Colleen Camp...
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  As AI Redefines Research and Users Demand More, Can Scholarly Publishing Platforms Become Strategic Allies? 25.09.2025 57m

  In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Will Schweitzer, CEO of Silverchair, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly publishing platforms. With decades of experience spanning product leadership, publishing strategy, and platform innovation, Will offers an unfiltered look at the industry’s most pressing challenges—and where true opportunity lies. From the rise of non-human traffic and AI disruption to modularity myths, research integrity, and leadership in uncertain ...
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  Human-AI Collaboration in Editorial Workflows: A Framework for Responsible Innovation 18.09.2025 50m

  AI is rapidly changing the landscape of scholarly publishing—from detecting image manipulation and plagiarism to assisting with reviewer matching and assessing statistical rigor. But as these tools become more embedded in editorial workflows, they also raise serious questions around bias, transparency, and ethical oversight. In this episode, Dr. Chhavi Chauhan—a scientist, ethicist, and global voice in responsible AI—joins host Nikesh Gosalia to unpack the complex relationship between humans ...
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  Responsible Peer Review: Building Systems That Work 15.09.2025 44m

  This episode of Insights XChange dives deep into the evolving landscape of peer review and the responsibility publishers carry in building systems that are fair, fast, and future-ready. Guest Lucy Threadgold, Peer Review Manager at Emerald Publishing, shares how Emerald revamped its reviewer pools, introduced structured feedback systems, and is prioritizing transparency at every step of the publishing process. From the role of AI in automating early peer review checks to the need for mentorsh...
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  Rethinking Science Communication: Beyond Technology Trends 25.07.2025 1h 5m

  This episode unpacks the complex relationship between technology, innovation, and trust in scholarly publishing. With decades of experience and candid insight, Joy Moore and Kent Anderson call out some of the most pressing contradictions facing the publishing world today. They explore how publishers risk losing sight of their core values by chasing tech trends, and why the goals of science and technology may not always align. From the shift of open access from movement to monoculture to the r...
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  The Metadata Behind the Manuscripts: Ed Pentz on the Future of Scholarly Infrastructure 20.06.2025 35m

  Every day, over 8,000 scholarly articles are published—but how do they become discoverable, citable, and connected across journals, databases, and platforms? The answer lies in the invisible infrastructure of scholarly publishing: metadata, persistent identifiers, and interoperability. In this episode of Insights Xchange, we’re joined by Ed Pentz, Executive Director of Crossref, the organization behind the DOIs and metadata standards that make modern academic publishing possible. Ed sha...
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  Shaping a Global Research Landscape: Trust, Equity, Inclusivity, and Knowledge Communities 07.04.2025 49m

  This episode explores the role of trust, inclusivity, and accessibility in global research publishing today. It highlights how biases in editorial boards exclude underrepresented voices and the critical role publishers play in fostering equity. The discussion also examines the balance between commercial realities and open access, emphasizing the need for transparency in scientific communication. The speakers stress the importance of building diverse research communities and ensuring that all ...
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  AI, Academic Libraries, and the Future of Research: The Librarian’s Perspective 06.12.2024 29m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Alyssa Grimshaw, a research and education librarian at Yale School of Medicine. Alyssa shares her insights on the evolving role of librarians in fostering research collaboration, especially in clinical settings. She highlights the importance of communication, technology, and interdisciplinary teamwork in advancing research. The conversation delves into how digital tools like AI and preprints are transforming academic librari...
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  The Expanding Influence of AI in Academic Research: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Future Opportunities 21.11.2024 51m

  In this episode of Insights XChange, host Nikesh Gosalia speaks with Avi Staiman, founder and CEO of Academic Language Experts and co-founder of SciWriter.ai. They explore the impact of AI on scholarly publishing, discussing its potential benefits and ethical challenges. Avi emphasizes the need to differentiate between various AI applications, asserting that while AI can assist with tasks like language processing and technical checks, critical decisions about research novelty should remain wi...
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  Redefining Open Access: What Do Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Truly Mean in Research? 28.10.2024 52m

  In this episode of Insights Xchange, host Nikesh Gosalia engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Godwyns Onwuchekwa, a social justice advocate and Head of Communities at eLife. The conversation dives deep into integrating justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles into the open access (OA) movement. Godwyns highlights the limitations of focusing solely on financial aspects of OA, urging stakeholders to address issues like infrastructure, equitable collaboration, and pu...
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  Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, on Innovation, Non-Profit Collaboration, and Collective Impact in Scholarly Publishing 14.10.2024 36m

  In this episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh Gosalia interviews Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, about the transformation of nonprofit scholarly publishing over the past two decades. Lauren discusses the pressures faced by nonprofits due to tightening resources, increased demand for accessibility, and evolving research needs. She emphasizes the role of innovation and collaboration in overcoming these challenges, highlighting collective impact models like "Subscribe to Open" as a solution for ...