Jun 10, 2026
What does it take to build not just a product, but a thriving company in today’s fast-paced, data-driven world?
In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden talks with Tommy Cotter, Director of Data Products at Benzinga. With a strong background in building high-impact API products and...
May 27, 2026
Is AI moving too fast for companies to keep up?
In this episode, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, discusses how growth-stage companies are navigating the pressure to adopt AI while avoiding reactive decision-making. As AI tools evolve at an unprecedented pace, Chris explains why the companies seeing...
May 13, 2026
What happens when a mall’s layout changes overnight, and no one knows where to go?
In this episode, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, speaks with Hongwei Liu, CEO of Mappedin, about how his company is reshaping how we navigate inside buildings.
Hongwei shares how Mappedin started as a side...
Apr 29, 2026
Is it possible to be too focused?
In this episode, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners explores the flip side of the "bright shiny object" problem: when over-prioritization and excessive processes actually stifle innovation.
While most growing companies struggle with distraction rather than too much...
Apr 15, 2026
What does it take to grow from an engineer into the CEO of a Fortune 500 company?
In this episode, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, sits down with Rick McKenney, CEO of Unum, to unpack a leadership journey shaped by taking risks, embracing discomfort, and continuously learning. From his early days in...