Ep. 555 – The Role of Empathy in Your Business and Research with Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360

Today I’m joined by Rob Volpe: Author, Speaker, CEO, Chief Catalyst, and Empathy Activist at Ignite 360.  Ignite 360 is a consumer data-driven insights and strategy company based in San Francisco.  Their work has three primary goals:  * Elevate your thinking. * Expand empathy. * Explore through intuition.  They work with the world's leading brands including Pepsi, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Whole Foods. Find Rob Online:   * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe/ * Company: https://www.ignite-360.com/ * Book: https://www.ignite-360.com/book#tellmemoreaboutthat Find Jamin Online: * Email: [email protected] * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jaminbrazil* Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaminbrazil  Find Us Online:  * Twitter: www.twitter.com/happymrxp * LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/happymarketresearch * Facebook: www.facebook.com/happymrxp * Website: www.happymr.com  Music:  * “Clap Along” by Auditionauti: https://audionautix.com  References: * Sell me this pen - Wolf Of Wallstreet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UspZGJ-TrI This Episode is Sponsored by: The Michigan State University’s Master of Science in Marketing Research Program delivers the #1 ranked insights and analytics graduate degree in three formats:  * Full-time on campus * Full-time online * Part-time online NEW FOR 2022:  If you can’t commit to their full degree program, simply begin with one of their 3-course certificates: Insights Design or Insights Analysis.  In addition to the certification, all the courses you complete will build toward your graduation. If you are looking to achieve your full potential, check out MSMU's programs at: broad.msu.edu/marketing. HubUX is a research operation platform for private panel management, qualitative automation including video audition questions, and surveys.  For a limited time, user seats are free. If you’d like to learn more or create your own account, visit hubux.com.  [00:00:00] Jamin Brazil: Hey, everybody. This is Jamin. I am joined today by Rob Volpe, author, speaker, CEO, Chief Catalyst, and empathy activist at Ignite 360. Ignite 360 is a consumer data-driven insights and strategy company based out of San Francisco. Their work has three primary goals: elevate your thinking, expand empathy, and explore through intuition. They work with the world's leading brands including Pepsi, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and Whole Foods. Rob, welcome to the show. [00:00:34]