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Electrifying Growth

Jul 8, 2026

What separates companies that thrive from those that struggle to keep pace in a rapidly changing market?

In this episode of Electrifying Growth, Chris Sugden talks with Ben Laufer, Principal at Edison Partners and lead author of the 2026 Edison Growth Index. With experience as both an operator and investor, Ben brings...


Jun 24, 2026

Is AI changing how companies price and grow? 

In this episode, Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners, explores how growth-stage companies are adapting to AI-driven changes in business models, pricing, and productivity. As AI tools reshape workflows and customer expectations, Chris explains why success comes...


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...