The Business of Information

For decades, U.S. technology leadership was treated as a given. Today, that assumption is under pressure. In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Nigel Cory, Director of Digital, Trade, and Technology Policy at Crowell Global Advisors, to explore why the global race for AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies is no longer just about innovation—it's about economic competitiveness...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr sits down with Andrew Lebbos to explore how Benzinga evolved from a scrappy financial news startup into one of the invisible engines powering modern retail investing platforms. Andrew explains how Benzinga’s real-time news, APIs, and market data quietly sit behind many of the trading apps millions of investors use every day—and why the co...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr sits down with Joe Miller, Washington correspondent for the Financial Times, to explore how tech policy, global power dynamics, and journalism intersect at a uniquely volatile moment. From covering Brexit-era Europe to reporting on the Trump administration and the rise of AI, Joe shares how the center of gravity in global storytelling has...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr sits down with returning guest Anne Voigts, Partner at Pillsbury, to unpack one of the most complex and consequential legal questions in the digital age: how the Fourth Amendment applies when law enforcement uses massive datasets to identify suspects after the fact. At the center of the conversation is United States v. Chatrie , a case in...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr speaks with Barbara Arnold, Head of Market Data at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, about how exchanges are rethinking the value of data in an era defined by abundance, APIs, and artificial intelligence. With nearly three decades in market data, Barbara shares how the industry has evolved from scarcity to saturation—and why the real oppor...

In this episode recorded at the 2026 Business Information & Media Summit ( BIMS ) in New Orleans, Chris Mohr sits down with Jim Elliott, founder and president of The Elliott Company, one of the country’s largest outsourced media sales firms for advertising, exhibits, and sponsorships. With nearly $800 million generated for specialty media brands, Jim shares hard-earned wisdom from four decades...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr speaks with Reed Phillips, Managing Partner of Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips, about what it takes to navigate—and thrive in—the ever-evolving world of media M&A. With more than 35 years of experience and over 225 transactions under his belt, Reed shares stories from his early days in political publishing to leading major acquisitions and e...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr speaks with Greg Watt, fourth-generation CEO of WATT Global Media, about steering a century-old B2B media company through waves of disruption—from print to digital to AI. Greg shares how his company has evolved while staying true to its roots in serving critical industries like poultry, pet food, and animal nutrition in more than 190 coun...

In this episode of The Business of Information , Chris Mohr talks with Maggie White, Senior Associate in Market Data Sales at Cboe Global Markets and former Technical Account Manager at Bloomberg L.P., about what it really takes to drive innovation in the infrastructure behind financial markets. From her start in rural Texas to the heart of Wall Street, Maggie explores how market‑data professional...

In this episode of The Business of Information, Chris Mohr speaks with Anne Voigts, Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and head of the firm’s appellate practice, about the increasingly complex legal landscape surrounding data, privacy, regulation, and high-stakes litigation. Anne offers a rare window into how the courts are approaching novel issues in AI, cybersecurity, and digital com...

In this episode of The Business of Information, Chris Mohr is joined by Alice Gambarin, Associate Director and Lead Economist at Oxford Economics, to unpack the complex relationship between innovation, regulation, and economic growth in the digital age. They explore how economic modeling and impact research can help policymakers navigate tradeoffs in digital market regulation—especially as new rul...

Wilma Jordan has played a central role in more than 800 M&A transactions across the media, marketing, and information sectors — and in this episode, she reflects on the defining moments that shaped her path. From her early role in the sale of the Esquire Magazine Group to building JEGI into one of the most respected M&A advisory firms in the industry, Wilma shares stories of deals won, les...

In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with John Buchanan, Chief Growth Officer at GoGuardian, to discuss how data, AI, and purpose-driven strategy are shaping the future of education technology. Drawing on leadership experience at Adobe, the NFL, Electronic Arts, and LegalZoom, John shares how his focus on listening, learning, and calculated risk-taking helps drive meaningful transformation—inside...

In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Kelly Koscuiszka, co-chair of Schulte Roth & Zabel’s (now McDermott Will & Schulte) Investment Management Regulatory & Compliance Group, to explore how private fund firms are navigating the regulatory terrain of artificial intelligence, alternative data, and cybersecurity. Kelly discusses her unique journey from history major to legal expert a...

In this episode of the Business of Information, Chris Mohr speaks with Brad Bailey, Research Director at Burton-Taylor International Consulting, about the transformation of financial markets through data and AI. From the early days of electronic trading to the current explosion of machine learning, Brad offers a behind-the-scenes look at how technology is reshaping everything from trade execution...

In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Bethany Abbate, Manager of AI Policy at SIIA, to discuss how emerging technologies are shaping public policy—and what it takes to build trust, drive innovation, and protect civil society in the age of artificial intelligence. Bethany shares her personal journey into tech and policy, the role storytelling plays in effective advocacy, and why nuanced legisl...

In this episode, Chris Mohr speaks with Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, about leadership in times of transformation—and why curiosity, adaptability, and digital foresight are critical to thriving in B2B media today. With over three decades in the information services and events business, Paul shares lessons from his early days in classified sales to leading multi-million dollar business units through...

In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Andrew Goldman, Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of education. A serial entrepreneur with roots in both the video game and EdTech industries, Andrew shares his journey from founding the acclaimed Pandemic Studios to leading product innovation inside one of the largest education companies...

In this episode, Congressman Darrell Issa joins SIIA President Chris Mohr for a candid discussion on the future of innovation, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. Drawing from his unique background as a U.S. Army veteran, successful entrepreneur, and longtime policymaker, Rep. Issa offers a thoughtful and pragmatic take on the evolving digital and legislative landscape. Representat...

What drives the business of information? From data and media to AI and regulation, the forces shaping our digital world are evolving fast. This podcast unpacks the strategies, policies, and innovations redefining how we create, distribute, and govern information.  Each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts tackling educational technology, market and al...