Episodes

  • Episode 6: Customer-Obsession, Curiosity, Moonshots with Sumit Singh

    Episode 6: Customer-Obsession, Curiosity, Moonshots with Sumit Singh
    Mar 10 2026

    For millions of pet parents, it's more than just a delivery; it's a symbol of convenience, care, and a deep connection to their beloved animals. It reflects a powerful trend: pet subscriptions now drive 40% of pet care dollars, with omnichannel consumers spending 30% more annually. This powerful customer bond was at the heart of the latest Shared Table conversation with @Chewy CEO @Sumit Singh. Sumit's journey is a masterclass in leadership, taking Chewy from $2B in revenue to a remarkable $12B. His secret? A relentless customer-obsessed mindset, a spirit of curiosity, and a willingness to take bold "moonshots" that redefine an industry. We explored how Chewy built a powerful "moat of differentiation" through human connection at scale. Empowering care agents and delighting customers with empathy and data to drive loyalty and growth. At the center of all of this - veterinarians. We discussed Chewy's innovative expansion into veterinary care, streamlining administrative tasks for veterinarians, and freeing up their time to focus on patient care, leaving a positive impact on pets and their parents. It's something we relate to at Elanco - Making Life Better for Animals, and for those who care for them.
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    41 mins
  • Episode 5: Protein, Science, Debate and Dietary Guidelines with Nina Teicholz

    Episode 5: Protein, Science, Debate and Dietary Guidelines with Nina Teicholz
    Feb 9 2026

    Shared a table with Nina Teicholz, an investigative science journalist and author. We dove deep into the current state of food, the science behind dietary choices, and the importance of open debate. Her commitment to finding clarity in nutrition is truly inspiring. Our discussion highlighted how understanding diverse perspectives and questioning assumptions drives progress and innovation in the future of food.Watch more Shared Table Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1_UNZ23eA7IWbyl0qjHdFcYF6PQ8yo0H Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco00:00 Introduction to a Transformative Journey01:00 Nina's Vegetarian Past and Transformation02:57 Influences and Culinary Experiences4:43 Resistance to Dietary Change11:19 Current Trends and Advocacy in Nutrition15:15 Practical Nutrition Advice for Families18:24 The Moral Imperative of Nutrition Truth19:10 The Importance of Open Debate in Nutrition21:39 Key Takeaways on Dietary Misconceptions
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    22 mins
  • Episode 3: Intentional, Hospitality, Trust Your Gut: Will Guidara

    Episode 3: Intentional, Hospitality, Trust Your Gut: Will Guidara
    Dec 19 2024

    Shared a table with Will Guidara, renowned restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality, and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning comedy drama series The Bear, to go deep on the powerful insights into how "unreasonable hospitality" is a way of approaching not only work, but life itself.


    Links: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffsimmons2050/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/elanco• https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara/ • https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com/ • https://www.thewelcomeconference.com/ • https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIHL6n_Yw44LzhGW0xmuL0A @MadeNiceNYC @TheWelcomeConference


    00:00 Intro1:15 Trust your Gut2:39 Navigating Crossroads4:44 Reinventing Before You Have To7:02 Where are We?8:27 The Culinary Experience at Feeney Pizza13:12 Leadership and Connection in the Modern Workplace17:41 The Graduation That Changed Everything19:57 A Night to Remember25:15 The Need for Genuine Connection28:19 Creating Purpose in Work32:09 Balancing Excellence and Hospitality33:37 The Art of Gifting37:22 The Role of Protein in Our Diet41:50 Balancing Personal and Professional Life45:37 Living a No Regrets Life49:47 Influences and Inspirations in Leadership53:39 The Philosophy of Unreasonable Hospitality54:58 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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    55 mins
  • Episode 1: Trust, Spit, Milk, Climate: Frank Mitloehner

    Episode 1: Trust, Spit, Milk, Climate: Frank Mitloehner
    Aug 29 2024
    Shared Table Episode 1 One table to another exploring conversations rooted in connection, leadership, purpose, animals and making life better. I’m a big believer in tables – they symbolize the vision we have at Elanco – Food & Companionship Enriching Life. From our pets under the table to the protein and dairy on the table – from meals to meetings, community and connection to crucial questions with colleagues, friends and family. There’s something incredibly powerful when we sit down, slow down – share a meal and get to know one another more. This monthly newsletter is going to more deeply explore Shared Table - conversations rooted in connection, leadership, purpose, animals and making life better. Our first Shared Table conversation is more relevant than ever. The topic is in headlines every week and will really heat up this fall with United Nations Climate Week and COP 29 around the corner. I sat down with Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., Director, UC Davis CLEAR Center, Department of Animal Science – aka the Greenhouse Gas or GHG Guru. In fact, we were sitting at a table supported on two rather large hay bales in the UC Davis dairy research barn to talk about the next $1-2 billion animal health market – livestock sustainability. Mitloehner talked about what led him to the Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research – or CLEAR Center – at UC Davis. It aims to provide clear, science-based information about food production and its impact on the environment. He also highlighted the need for farmers to be more open about their work, as consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is produced. With this important framework in mind, the conversation shifted to livestock sustainability and the role of new technologies in this space like Bovaer, a first-in-class methane reducing feed ingredient for use in lactating dairy cattle, that recently completed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration review. The dairy world has an opportunity to continue their tradition of conservation and impact methane in a meaningful way. What excites me the most from this conversation is the clarity Mitloehner has around the path to climate neutral animal agriculture this decade. One of the greatest needs: new tools. We’re excited by the way Bovaer will be able to create value for farmers, for consumers and for the environment. With 500,000 cows already enrolled to track their footprint and the first CPG contracts in final stages, the dairy industry is about to take another big step toward their goal. #SharedTable #WeAreElanco #Sustainability #AnimalAgriculture Links Frank’s Linkedin UC Davis Clear Center Frank’s X Bovaer Jeff’s Linkedin Elanco 00:00 Moments that Matter 00:35 Frank Mitloehner 1:47 Exposure to Animal Agriculture 2:50 Academic Choices 3:25 Unexpected Acceptance 4:15 Connection to Animals 5:24 Influence of Family 6:56 PhD Study and Focus on Sustainability 7:40 Challenges in Promoting Sustainability 8:19 Perception of Sustainability in Agriculture 9:40 Importance of Farming 10:23 Supporting Farmers 11:22 The Next Generation 14:00 The CLEAR Center 16:50 Agriculture and Environmental Challenge 18:22 Creating a Revolution 21:21 The California Agenda for Climate Neutral Farming 24:33 Incentive-Based Approach 25:24 Collaboration with Policy Makers and Universities 26:50 Importance of Incentives 27:40 Proof Points for Climate Neutral Farming 29:47 Engaging the Dairy Industry 32:05 Transparency and Honesty 34:17 Challenges in European Agriculture 36:13 Leadership and Controversy 37:28 Impact on Students and Motivation 38:24 Discussion on Bovaer 39:06 Characteristics of Bovaer 40:13 Practical Application of Bovaer 41:13 Influential Tables and Life Lessons 43:28 Future Plans and Sustainability 44:31 Personal Values and Trust 46:16 Consumer Product Companies and Trust 47:42 Challenges Faced by Farmers 48:50 Spit 50:40 Fast Fire 51:51 Final Message
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    54 mins