In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Malcolm De Leo, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at GraphIQ — the company behind the world’s largest living business knowledge graph, connecting over 280 million companies, nearly a billion people, and billions of data points into one powerful platform.

GraphIQ is helping sales teams, investors, and business researchers cut through the noise by turning scattered business data into actionable leads and insights. By combining AI-driven search with deep data aggregation, GraphIQ enables users to find ideal customers, surface hidden opportunities, and replace outdated sales tools — all while reducing the time and cost of business research.

The conversation dives into GraphIQ’s unique approach to building a scalable knowledge graph, its role in powering smarter B2B sales and lead generation, and how the platform is positioned to support the next wave of AI-driven business workflows. Malcolm also shares lessons from bootstrapping the company during tough funding climates, the importance of customer feedback in product development, and why GraphIQ is quickly becoming a go-to resource for companies looking to grow smarter.

If you’re interested in the future of business data, AI-driven sales tools, or how knowledge graphs are reshaping B2B lead generation, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger sits down with Katherine Lehman, Chief Marketing Officer at ReturnBear — the logistics innovator helping e-commerce brands turn costly returns into profitable, planet-friendly opportunities.

ReturnBear goes beyond traditional return portals by combining software with its own logistics network, allowing brands to resell returned items locally instead of shipping them back overseas. With clients ranging from Shopify merchants to major brands like Skims, ReturnBear is cutting costs, reducing fraud, speeding up inventory turnover, and slashing emissions — all while giving consumers a smoother return experience.

The conversation explores ReturnBear’s unique model that solves the messy, expensive challenges of cross-border returns, why forward fulfillment is changing the game for e-commerce logistics, and how the company is helping brands compete with Amazon-level convenience while avoiding landfill waste. Katherine also shares behind-the-scenes insights on scaling ReturnBear’s operations across multiple countries and why sustainability, profit, and customer experience no longer have to be at odds.

If you’re curious about the future of e-commerce logistics, sustainable retail, or how brands can make returns work for their bottom line, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of The Future of BizTech, host JC Granger chats with Stefano Marrone, Partner and Creative Strategist at Unit9—an award-winning global production partner blending cutting-edge technology with creativity to build immersive brand experiences.

Unit9 helps top brands like Google, Ford, Meta, and Coca-Cola deliver unforgettable campaigns by combining AR, VR, and experiential technology at scale. From creating Meta's flagship AR/VR experience First Encounters to developing VR journeys inside nuclear reactors and real estate AR previews, Unit9 pushes the boundaries of what's possible in marketing and brand engagement.

The conversation explores Unit9’s unique value proposition, focusing on its expertise in tackling complex brand challenges, scaling immersive campaigns globally, and staying at the forefront of creative technology. Stefano also shares insider stories on how Unit9 has helped brands win Cannes Lions and Emmys, and how they’re preparing for the next wave of AR engagement reaching billions worldwide.

If you’re curious about the future of AR, VR, immersive marketing, or how brands can leverage creative tech to stand out, this episode has you covered.