Oct 6, 202625 min
Rising healthcare costs are pushing employers to reconsider how they fund, purchase, and manage health benefits. Ryan Daniels, William Blair's group head of healthcare technology and services research, explores the...
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The William Blair Thinking Podcast
Hosted by William Blair · investing · EN-US
About this Podcast:
The William Blair Thinking Podcast aims to provide in-depth expertise on today's financial and economic landscape.William Blair Thinking Podcast features two series:-William Blair Thinking Presents, a new podcast series that dives deep into conversation with our award-winning equity research and capital advisory experts.-Biotech Breakthroughs, a new podcast series from our equity research group that explores the news and trends shaping the biotech industry.For more, go to https://www.williamblair.com/ThinkingCopyright 2026 William Blair & Company. L.L.C. “William Blair” and R Docs are registered trademarks of William Blair & Company, L.L.C. As used on this podcast, William Blair refers to William Blair & Company LLC, William Blair Investment Management, LLC and affiliates. For more information about William Blair, go to www.williamblair.com.This content is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended as investment advice or recommendation to buy or sell any se
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What is The William Blair Thinking Podcast about?
The William Blair Thinking Podcast aims to provide in-depth expertise on today's financial and economic landscape.
Who hosts The William Blair Thinking Podcast?
The William Blair Thinking Podcast is hosted by William Blair. The show has published 89 episodes to date.
What has The William Blair Thinking Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rethinking the Economics of Employer Health Benefits" (6 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Monthly Macro: Higher for Longer? Inflation, Interest Rates, and the AI Investment Cycle" (29 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "AI in Information Services: Why Trusted Data Matters More Than Ever" (2 September 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does The William Blair Thinking Podcast publish?
The William Blair Thinking Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 89 episodes.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 29, 202626 min
William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal explains why investors may need to adjust to a world of structurally higher inflation, interest rates, and bond yields rather than expect a return to the economic conditions...
- Sep 2, 202622 min
William Blair global services analyst Andrew Nicholas examines whether artificial intelligence threatens information services companies or could ultimately make their data assets even more valuable. He discusses the...
- Aug 25, 202620 min
In the latest episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, group head of consumer research Sharon Zackfia and consumer analyst Dylan Carden discuss the key findings from their State of the Consumer: The 2026 Edition...
Episode #83
Monthly Macro: The Work AI Cannot Reach
Jul 20, 202639 minSpanish economist and former Member of the European Parliament, Luis Garicano, Ph.D., joins William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal to discuss why AI is more likely to reshape jobs than replace them outright...
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- Jul 10, 202629 min
William Blair's Arjun Bhatia and Jonathan Ho discuss the latest developments shaping the AI landscape, from intensifying model competition and pricing pressure to data center expansion, cybersecurity risks, and the pace...
- Jul 2, 202626 min
William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses how the Iran conflict, AI-driven investment themes from William Blair’s 46th Growth Stock Conference, persistent inflation pressures, and Kevin Warsh’s early...
- Jun 16, 202611 min
William Blair industrials analyst Ross Sparenblek discusses how humanoid robotics could mark a structural shift in productivity by extending AI’s capabilities from digital tasks into real-world physical labor. He...
- Jun 1, 202622 min
As geopolitical tensions persist and inflation concerns resurface, equity markets remain resilient while bond markets signal a more cautious outlook. Richard de Chazal unpacks what’s driving this divergence, the...
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Shifting Sites of Care: Why Healthcare Delivery Is Moving Beyond the Hospital
May 18, 202623 minRyan Daniels, William Blair's group head of healthcare technology and services research , discusses how policy reform, reimbursement changes, technology innovation, and consumer preferences are accelerating a shift in...
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From Code to Clinic: How AI Is (and Isn’t) Rewriting the Life of a Drug
May 11, 202628 minAI is transforming drug discovery, but not by replacing the lab. In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Matt Larew, partner and equity research analyst covering life science tools and diagnostics, explains...
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Monthly Macro: Strait of Hormuz Shock Meets Sticky Inflation
May 6, 202628 minWar-driven energy shocks, sticky inflation, and an unusually split Fed are back at the center of the macro conversation. In this month’s Monthly Macro, William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal assesses what those...
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Biotech Breakthroughs: Gene Editing Moves Beyond the Hype
Apr 20, 202638 minIn this episode of Biotech Breakthroughs, Matt Phipps, group head of biotech research, speaks with William Blair biotech analyst Myles Minter about how gene editing is moving from early hype toward clinically validated...
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Monthly Macro: Geopolitical Shock, Inflation Risks, and a Market on Edge
Apr 1, 202626 minWilliam Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal unpacks the market implications of the U.S.–Iran conflict, discussing how the war is reshaping inflation and growth risks and challenging central banks’ playbooks, and why...
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Monthly Macro: AI Anxiety, Software Selloffs, and the Search for Winners
Mar 3, 202623 minWilliam Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and co-head of technology, media, and communications research, Jason Ader, unpack the sharp selloff in software stocks and the growing fear around AI-driven disruption. They...
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Monthly Macro: Geopolitics, Inflation, and the Fed
Feb 5, 202628 minWilliam Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal breaks down rising geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation risks, Fed policy uncertainty, and the durability of U.S. growth amid fiscal stimulus and the evolving AI-driven...
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Monthly Macro: 2026 Economic Outlook
Dec 19, 202525 minWilliam Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses why 2026 looks brighter for the economy, exploring the impact of AI-driven investment, evolving policy risks, and the surprising strength of the American consumer...
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Private Markets Update with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading
Dec 19, 202515 minTony Frascotti, William Blair's Head of Private Shares Trading, discusses the evolving landscape of private shares trading, highlighting market shifts, the expanding influence of AI and crypto sectors, and the changing...
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How Stablecoins Are Transforming Global B2B Payments
Dec 11, 202521 minWilliam Blair financial technology analyst Andrew Jeffrey discusses how stablecoins, regulatory clarity, and new payment rails are transforming global B2B transactions. *This episode was recorded November 17, 2025
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The Growing Importance of AI in the Revenue Cycle Management Marketplace
Dec 5, 202518 minWilliam Blair’s group head of healthcare technology and services analyst, Ryan Daniels, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management by automating financial workflows...
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Ryan Daniels
partner and group head of healthcare technology and services, Milwaukee Public Library Foundation
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Luis Garicano
LSE professor; former Member of the European Parliament, London School of Economics
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Arjun Bhatia
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Richard de Chazal
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