The Polymath Project

Feb 12 2024 10 ep. 41 mins 12
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A collaborative experiment, where we reflect on history's best multi-talented problem solvers and huddle with modern polymaths - entrepreneurs and organizations that are changing the world and helping humanity.

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Jack Georges: The Man Behind The Brand | The Polymath Project – S04 E01

Feb 12 2024 23 mins  
We kick off Season 4 of The Polymath Project with an inspiring entrepreneurial journey, which unfolds from the streets of Lebanon to the world’s fashion capital, New York City. Jack Georges, the founder of Jack Georges Leather Goods, shares how he built a team and a brand to last–37 years and counting. Told through an interactive conversation with Polymath Host ... Read More

The Impact of Digital Transformation in the CPG Industry | The Polymath Project – S03 E15

Sep 13 2023 49 mins  
Polymath Host Arman Rousta joins Shahab Salemy, VP Product & Design at Dick’s Sporting Goods, in a conversation about the impact of digital transformation in product development, supply chain, and sports marketing. With a decade under his belt in various tech and product roles at Nike, which he helped transform into a digital first company, Shahab shares some best practices ... R

A Conversation on Health, Wellness, & Healing | The Polymath Project – S03 E14

Aug 17 2023 56 mins  
Join Arman Rousta and The Polymath Project for a conversation with Noam Gamady, a multi-disciplinary bio energetics practitioner, on the subject of health, wellness, and healing. Noam combines several powerful holistic healing disciplines – including NVC (Non-Violent Communications), Feldenkrais and Bio Energetics – to help groups and individuals get in tune with their mind-bod

Consumer Packaged Goods: A Sales & Marketing Perspective | The Polymath Project – S03 E13

Aug 16 2023 55 mins  
Polymath host Arman Rousta teams up with Steve Powell, President and CEO of Presidents Council, for a discussion of sales and marketing trends in the field of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs). Together, they explore the buying process for large chain retailers and the steps companies can take to successfully gain market share including initial contact, follow up, negotiations, line r

Destination Wellness | The Polymath Project – S03 E12

Jul 20 2023 56 mins  
Rising from the confluence of the travel and wellness industries, and driven by increased demand for alternative and natural remedies, medical tourism has emerged as a strong and momentous trend across business sectors. Join Arman Rousta and The Polymath Project for an exciting discussion of the impact and future of medical tourism, with special guest Shomari Scott of Health City,

Digital Marketing in the Travel Industry | The Polymath Project – S03 E11

Jun 27 2023 52 mins  
In this episode, Blueliner Marketing CEO Arman Rousta hosts a live workshop that introduces and illuminates the 7 Pillars of Digital Marketing methodology. The discussion focuses on the tourism industry, leveraging Blueliner’s successes as a case study, though the underlying concepts are applicable to any business or marketing campaign. Rousta also discusses how to audit current

Tourism 3.0: Mexico | The Polymath Project – S03 E10

Jun 13 2023 44 mins  
The time is ripe for rethinking the tourism industry, and for examining the role that movers and shakers can have in guiding that rethink. In this episode, Arman Rousta is joined by Danny Klein–a writer, educator, and entrepreneur–for a discussion of Tourism 3.0 and what the future of world travel might look like. SEASON THREE – EPISODE 10 Tourism 3.0: ... Read More

Acting Outside the Box | The Polymath Project – S03 E09

May 11 2023 24 mins  
It is a well-known maxim that one should think outside of the box, but how many of us take the crucial next step of *acting* beyond those parameters? Leveraging his successful background in the tourism sector with Blueliner, Polymath host Arman Rousta extols the virtues of travel, discovery, and personal reinvention. He also reflects on the future of the global ... Read More

Ramadan Reflections | The Polymath Project – S03 E08

Apr 20 2023 25 mins  
The Islamic celebration of Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Polymath host Arman Rousta explores the opportunities for reflection, goal-setting, and self-discovery inherent in the holiday–opportunities that extend far beyond the Muslim community. In so doing, he provides tools and tips for how to identify defining moments in one’s life, and how to take adv

Zealotry: The Pursuit of Purpose | The Polymath Project – S03 E07

Apr 14 2023 26 mins  
What is a polymath? There’s more to the answer than education, expertise, and the mastery of diverse skills. A polymath is also animated by purpose and conviction, and zealously refuses to accept any limitations that life and circumstance place upon them. In this episode, host Arman Rousta explores the foundational concepts of The Polymath Project in greater detail, and provides