Once Upon a Farm went public, and the stock jumped. But this isn’t the standard path for a consumer brand. In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan examine why a single-brand baby food company chose an IPO instead of selling to a large CPG player - and what role Jennifer Garner’s involvement really plays in that decision. We break down the business fundamentals ... Show More
May 2025
How AI & ChatGPT Are Changing the Way We Shop
From product recommendations that actually get you to checkout, to virtual shopping assistants and personalised customer experiences—AI is transforming retail. In this episode, we unpack how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping online shopping, streamlining decision-making, and givin ... Show More
11m 6s
Nov 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: ChatGPT Search?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If they're Buying Or Selling: ChatGPT Search?For the full episode head here: https://youtu. ... Show More
6m 4s
Oct 2025
Winners & Losers from ChatGPT’s Shopping Launch
OpenAI has launched shopping within ChatGPT and this could be a disruptive force to companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and Etsy. We discuss who the winners could be and who will be a loser in this agentic shopping world. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren discuss: ... Show More
25m 52s
Sep 2023
ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Amazon Invests Billions in AI Rival
Episode 155: Neal and Toby break down the biggest AI news at the top of the show, including; ChatGPT developing the ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon investing $4 billion into Anthropic and Spotify using OpenAI to release podcasts in alternate languages. Plus, how much ... Show More
27m 22s