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Will lenders adopt VantageScore 4.0 for Fannie and Freddie loans? A Former VP of Capital Markets Products and Solutions at Fannie Mae discusses the likelihood of adoption, key operational challenges, and whether MBS investors will embrace VantageScore-rated loans:…

How can CAVA sustain growth after a softer Q2? A Former SVP of Digital and Off-Premises Experience at CAVA shares thoughts on menu innovation, tech upgrades, and marketing strategy: bit.ly/424XApx

How is OCS usage trending in heart transplants? A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at NYU Langone Health shares how often OCS is used, the outlook for heart transplant devices, and trends in DCD…

What emerging technologies are reshaping the AI framework ecosystem? A Former Senior Research SDE at Microsoft and current Director of AI/ML at NeuroPace discusses advances in foundation models, agent-based systems, and decentralized inference: bit.ly/4oTAXOS

How will lenders respond to further FICO price hikes? The President of Forward Mortgage at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage explores potential tiered pricing, direct lender partnerships, and differences between FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0: bit.ly/4mZ9byw

Who’s best positioned in the infotainment race; tech giants, OEMs, or hybrid players like Xiaomi? A Former Magna Steyr executive reveals where the power is shifting: bit.ly/45zeqiD

What’s shaping the competitive landscape in spirits? A Former Director of Commercial Development at Rémy Cointreau explores leading players, consumer purchasing drivers, and the impact of regulation, health trends, and disruptive entrants on market share: bit.ly/4fXAeYS

Are compounded GLP-1s here to stay amid lawsuits and tariff risk? The Co-Owner and Compounding Pharmacist at Prescott Compounding Pharmacy explains how telehealth–pharmacy partnerships are adapting to Novo/Lilly litigation: bit.ly/3HOaD7W

The Qsight team will be at the Science of Skin Summit! We look forward to connecting with industry leaders to discuss go-to-market strategy, share our latest offerings, and highlight how Qsight’s data solutions support informed decision-making. Our team, Erik Haines, Managing…

How is demand shaping up for Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs in 2025? A Former VP of Enterprise Go-to-Market at Nvidia shares insights on order trends, allocation timelines, and shifts from large-scale training to inference and edge deployments across hyperscalers, government, and…

How will PayPal’s $2.7B acquisition of Paidy reshape Japan’s BNPL market? A Former Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director at Smartpay discusses competitive dynamics, whether retailers and telecoms might launch in-house BNPL, and what that means for customer data and margins:…

How are Autonomous Vehicle companies weighing build vs. buy decisions for core technologies? A Former Principal of Corporate Development at Waymo unpacks how M&A strategy, regulatory milestones, and market signals shape competitive positioning in autonomous driving:…

How will Shake Shack sustain traffic and margins amid rising costs? A Former Area Director at Shake Shack outlines how paid media, combo strategies, LTOs, and Innovation Lab upgrades could drive comps, app engagement, and operational efficiency while supporting mid-teens unit…

Every decision has stakes. That’s why clients turn to Guidepoint to access experts at the center of complex industries. From defense to healthcare to tech, our network delivers insights that drive results. Here are three experts we sourced for clients just yesterday. Connect…

What impact could potential Medicaid cuts have on behavioral health facilities? The Chief Operating Officer of Elevated Healing Behavioral Health unpacks funding risks, strategies to mitigate losses, and how shifts in payor mix could reshape the sector: bit.ly/41LfTjq

How is AI reshaping CRM go-to-market strategies? A Former Senior Manager of System Integrator GTM Strategy at Salesforce shares how AI is changing pricing models, channel approaches, and sales enablement in CRM: bit.ly/4mCtYI0

Could VantageScore shake up the agency MBS market? A Former VP of Capital Markets at Deephaven Mortgage explains how investor concerns, prepayment speed predictions, and operational hurdles could shape the adoption of VantageScore-rated loans in GSE securitizations:…

Labubu isn’t just a toy, but a phenomenon. From Asia to the US to Europe, collectors can’t get enough. We spoke with a Former Pop Mart marketing supervisor in Italy, who shared how product strategy, store operations, and marketing campaigns fuel the craze: bit.ly/47ClnAK

Who holds the real advantage in autonomous driving - OEMs, Big Tech, or startups? A Former Senior Product Manager at Aurora examines technical leadership in the AV industry: bit.ly/45aHH34

What’s next in the MSK market as Sword Health challenges Hinge Health’s dominance? Join Guidepoint’s Patrick Jamgocian on August 20th for a conversation with Virgílio “V” Bento, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of @swordhealth . They’ll explore why Sword is growing faster than Hinge,…