Mar 18, 202659 minS0
<p>The retirement industry is entering a new phase of innovation—and the old playbook isn’t working anymore.</p> <p>Technology is changing how retirement platforms are built, how record keepers modernize legacy systems...
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Decoding Growth
Hosted by Will Prest · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Decoding Growth takes you inside the evolving world of retirement, uncovering the business models, go-to-market strategies, and unexpected partnerships transforming the industry. Each episode features candid, no-nonsense conversations with the leaders who are driving change and delivering practical solutions to challenges in access, participation, engagement, and outcomes.From innovation heads at major recordkeepers to CEOs of digital-first retirement platforms, from strategic investors to policy influencers, Decoding Growth brings together retirement heavyweights, tech disruptors, and industry insiders sharing real-world insights and actionable advice. Whether you’re in asset management, fintech, consulting, or benefits technology, this podcast provides the knowledge you need to navigate the future of retirement.Featured Guests Include:Heads of Innovation and Product at major recordkeepersCEOs, COOs, CPOs, CGO/CROs of digital-forward retirement platformsManaging Directors and Heads of
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What is Decoding Growth about?
Decoding Growth takes you inside the evolving world of retirement, uncovering the business models, go-to-market strategies, and unexpected partnerships transforming the industry. Each episode features candid, no-nonsense conversations with the leaders who are driving change and delivering practical solutions to challenges in access, participation, engagement, and outcomes.
Who hosts Decoding Growth?
Decoding Growth is hosted by Will Prest. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Decoding Growth covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Modernizing Retirement: Tech, Data, and Wealth Convergence" (18 March 2026, 59 minutes), "The Hidden Intelligence in Plan Documents: Inside PlanPort" (21 February 2026, 56 minutes), and "How AI Is Transforming Retirement Services (Plan Port Explained)" (28 January 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does Decoding Growth publish?
Decoding Growth publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Decoding Growth?
Booking probability for Decoding Growth is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Decoding Growth requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Decoding Growth's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Decoding Growth?
The strongest fits for Decoding Growth are Investing & Wealth Management and Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Decoding Growth has a business audience.
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Will Prest hosts Decoding Growth, a business podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Feb 21, 202656 minS0<p>Plan documents hold more intelligence than most people realize—if you know how to unlock it.</p> <p>In this episode of Decoding Growth, we explore how PlanPort uncovers the hidden logic, rules, and decisions embedded...
Jan 28, 202656 minS1<p>How do you bring AI into retirement services without sacrificing accuracy, trust, or compliance?</p> <p><br> </p> <p>In this episode of Decoding Growth, host Will Press sits down with David Levine, founder of Plan...
Nov 11, 202553 minS0<p>The retirement industry keeps talking about convergence.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>Lori Hardwick breaks down what it actually takes to make it real.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>This conversation cuts straight into the structural...
Oct 28, 202553 minS0<p>Welcome to Decoding Growth, where unfiltered conversations and bold ideas are reshaping retirement. In this episode, hosts Lisa Kottler and Will Press sit down with Dan Beck, co-founder and CEO of 401GO, to explore...
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Episode #107
Peopled’s Bold Bet on Hyper-Personalized Benefits | Anthony Bunnell and Tom Bishop | EP107
Oct 21, 202551 minS0<p>Welcome to Decoding Growth — where unfiltered conversations and bold ideas are reshaping the future of retirement and benefits.</p> <p><br> </p> <p>In this episode, hosts Lisa Kottler and Will Prest sit down with...
Oct 14, 202559 minS0<p>Welcome to Decoding Growth, where unfiltered conversations and bold ideas are reshaping the future of retirement. In this episode, hosts Lisa Kottler and Will Prest sit down with legendary industry voice Nevin Adams...
Episode #105
The 4% Problem: Fixing Financial Wellness | Liz Davidson and Todd Lacey| Decoding Growth | EP 105
Oct 7, 202559 minS0<p>Financial wellness pioneer Liz Davidson, founder of Financial Finesse, and president Todd Lacey join Lisa Kottler and Will Prest to decode the most misunderstood category in workplace retirement. </p> <p><br> </p>...
Sep 30, 202548 minS0<p>In this episode of Decoding Growth, hosts Lisa Kottler and Will Prest sit down with David Musto, Chair & CEO of Ascensus, to explore the bold moves shaping the future of retirement. With over three decades of...
Episode #103
How Legal Strategy Fuels RetireTech Growth
Sep 24, 202542 minS0<p>Join hosts Lisa Kottler and Will Prest as they dive deep into the legal and compliance landscape shaping retirement technology innovation with ERISA attorney Bonnie Treichel. This episode explores practical...
Sep 16, 20251 hourS0<p>Join Lisa Kottler and Will Prest as they sit down with Ryan Tiernan from Capital Group's Workplace Strategic Growth team to explore how a nearly century-old asset manager embraces fintech innovation. This "four-wheel...
Sep 9, 202551 minS0<p>Welcome to the premiere episode of Decoding Growth, where industry veterans Lisa Kottler and Will Prest introduce themselves and their mission to transform conversations around retirement technology innovation.</p>...
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David Levine
Vice President and Executive Partner for Security and Risk, University of Maryland’s Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement
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Dan Beck
former Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Epic Records, Not Just Another Little Antique Mall
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Tom Bishop
Chief Technology Officer, University of Auckland
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Liz Davidson
Teacher of Latin, Destroyer of Dreams, Financial Finesse
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