87:60 by Virtuoso

How are the greatest leaders able to recall, leverage, and translate prior experiences into insights for decision-making? Co-hosts BJ Kito & Steve McLoughlin seek to shed light on the experiences that most leaders rely upon (consciously or subconsciously). It's an instinct developed through consistency, focus, and determination -- 24/7, 365 days a year...or, 8760 hours a year. This is the 87:60 podcast. Experience isn’t gained in an instant, progress is seldom made in a day, and success doesn’t just manifest through sheer force. There’s more to success than a 24/7 grind. More than a “why” others can validate. More than intuition, instinct, gut feel… and perhaps a little bit of luck. Visionary leaders and entrepreneurs have an eidetic mind for experiences. It’s here they amass knowledge and instincts to fuel an extraordinary ability to innately forecast outcomes of various scenarios in real time. To see their optimal future reality and identify the decisions that get

87:60 by Virtuoso is a business podcast hosted by Virtuoso, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Virtuoso hosts 87:60 by Virtuoso, a business show with 53 episodes published.

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  Data Correlation. Behavioral Predictions.

  Sep 28, 202638 min

  In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with GreatBlue Research’s CEO Michael J. Vigeant and Vice President Seamus McNamee, alongside Rebellion Group’s Dr. Christopher Nocera and Grant Flannery. The group discusses how modern political campaigns are evolving, the psychology of decision-making, and decoding unconscious drivers. Campaign management is shifting away from traditional polling toward AI-driven insights and psychological profiling. The group expands on how tools like Rebellion's AI platform, Bernard, help campaigns reach the 97% of voters traditional research misses, and why that's reshaping political strategy from the ground up.

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  Beyond the Job: Learning Through Failure | A.M. Bhatt & Mostafa Analoui

  Jul 6, 202634 min

  In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with A.M. Bhatt, Founder of DAE and U of Next and Mostafa Analoui, Director of the M&T Bank Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac University. They discuss the state of workforce development in Connecticut, the factors holding back the effectiveness of workforce training, and the state’s economic disparities. Bhatt and Analoui argue that most programs focus on preparing people for specific jobs rather than teaching them how to navigate a constantly changing career landscape. The conversation explores the idea of learning through failure and the need for a shift in policy philosophy that puts human equity first.

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  Shifting Industries: Building a Versatile Skill | BJ Kito, Jon Feld

  Jun 29, 202650 min

  In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with Jon Feld, Associate Creative Director at Rebellion Group, to discuss Feld’s publishing roots, dealing with various personalities in the workplace, and the impact of AI on the creative field. They compare the current technological shift to the emergence of the web in 1999, and point out that the value in AI comes from user expertise. The conversation touches on empathy as a core tenet, the importance of being a versatile team member, and the belief that “perfection is the enemy of good.”

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  Artificial Intelligence. Human perspectives.

  Jun 22, 202638 min

  In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with James Dowd, Elena Anetrella, and Samantha Manz to talk about AI as a tool for enhancement, regional economic challenges, and the resistance to adopting artificial intelligence into everyday life. The conversation explores how AI can be used to enhance human skills, comparing it to historical inventions like the calculator and abacus. The ethical debate surrounding AI-generated content is discussed, along with projections that by 2030, about 1.5 million people could be displaced from their jobs if they do not start using AI to upskill.

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  Artificial Intelligence. Human Integrity.

  Jun 16, 20261h 3m

  In this episode of 87:60, BJ Kito sits down with James Dowd, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Creative Officer at Rebellion Group, to talk about AI’s impact on jobs and innovation, brand integrity, and future strategy. They highlight the current state of AI adoption in workplaces, the importance of brands focusing on humanity, and the nuances required for a successful business to succeed. The conversation explores Agent XQ (an internal project developed to move beyond generic output), machine learning vs. artificial intelligence, and the factors required to move forward in an AI-saturated environment.

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