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Anshul Dubey - Coaching Human PotentialAnshul Dubey joins John Ennis to discuss practical AI adoption, helping skeptical teams, and using AI as a coach to strengthen human thinking and skills. Aigora · October 14, 2026

Hank Margolis - In the TrenchesHank Margolis joins AigoraCast to discuss building Zevia, improving formulations, earning trust, and staying open to changes in the beverage market. Aigora · September 30, 2026

Rasto Ivanic - It Always Starts with HumansWelcome to AigoraCast. Conversations with industry experts on how new technologies are impacting sensory and consumer science.Aigora · September 7, 2026

Thorsten Guksch - Asking the Right QuestionHi, I'm Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Thorsten Guksch from SAM Sensory and Consumer Research. We talked about what happens when sensory science meets modern data science, focusing on how machine learning turns open-ended consumer language into structured sensory information, and why multisensory measurement captures product experience that a single-sense test misses. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Aigora · August 19, 2026

Roberto Salas - Plan the Plan"In this episode, I’m speaking with Roberto Salas, a Global Consumer and Sensory Insights Executive based out of Princeton, New Jersey. With over two decades in the FMCG industry, his career has spanned the globe—starting in Mexico and taking him through South Africa, the UK, Latin America, and eventually to his current work at IFF. We had a fantastic conversation about bridging technical sensory science with deep consumer understanding, and how he translates complex human behavior into actionable commercial growth strategies. Please join me in welcoming Roberto SalasAigora · July 20, 2026

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Paula Varela Tomasco - Don't Forget to ThinkWelcome to AigoraCast. Conversations with industry experts on how new technologies are impacting sensory and consumer science. Aigora · July 1, 2026

Michael Nestrud - Taming the DragonHi, I'm Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode I enjoyed speaking with Michael Nesterd, sensory expert and culinary arts professional. Michael is always one of my favorite people to talk with on account of his wide-ranging insights, and ths conversation was no exception. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did. And remember to subscribe to Aigoracast to hear more conversations like this one in the future.Aigora · June 24, 2026

Greg Fodor - Opening PortalsHi, I’m Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode, I enjoyed speaking with Greg Fodor, an innovator based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Greg and I had a fascinating conversation about the future of immersive experiences, the limitations of current VR hardware, and how headset-free technology could completely transform the way consumers interact with digital environments and products. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did, and remember to subscribe to AigoraCast to hear more conversations like this one in the future! Aigora · June 18, 2026

Nicolas Pineau - Making Sense of AIHi, I'm Dr. John Ennis, CEO at Aigora. In this episode I enjoyed speaking with Nicolas Pineau of Data Insights. Nicolas shared a lot about his experiences both applying and teaching AI within sensory and consumer science, and I heartily agreed with his perspective that we are just at the beginning of an exciting change in our field. I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did. And remember to subscribe to Aigoracast to hear more conversations like this one in the future.Aigora · June 9, 2026

Josh Cook - Agents Do WorkIn our latest episode of AigoraCast, I sat down with my friend Josh Cook, a Microsoft MVP (Business Applications) and true master of M365 CoPilot, to talk about how to move past the initial frustration and turn CoPilot into an invaluable, highly productive teammate.Aigora · May 22, 2026

Decio Cataldi and Matteo Bonfini - What a Time to Be AliveIn this episode, I had a great conversation with Decio Cataldi and Matteo Bonfini from Adacta International. I particularly enjoyed our discussion on the importance of intentionality when integrating AI, focusing on developing systematic workflows rather than just chasing trends, and how these new tools can supplement but not replace our passion for sensory science. Aigora · May 6, 2026

Damir Torrico, PhD - Always AskDr. Damir Torrico joins AigoraCast to discuss flavor perception, his ChatGPT brownie study, and why pushing back on AI is the key to true fluency with it.Aigora · April 23, 2026