In this episode, Chris Mohr speaks with Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, about leadership in times of transformation—and why curiosity, adaptability, and digital foresight are critical to thriving in B2B media today. With over three decades in the information services and events business, Paul shares lessons from his early days in classified sales to leading multi-million dollar business units through market disruption, digital pivots, and global expansion. 

Paul has held executive leadership roles at Penton, Informa, UBM, and now Questex. He was part of the team that sold Penton to Informa for $1.2 billion, and he’s led global strategy shifts in both print-to-digital and live-to-virtual transitions. Today, he’s focused on applying data, personalization, and AI to reimagine the B2B events experience for the next generation. 

In this conversation, you’ll hear: 

• Why resisting new technology can be more dangerous than embracing it 

• The role of curiosity in building teams and sustaining career growth 

• How AI is already influencing strategic planning, marketing, and event design 

• The evolving value of live events in a digital-first world 

• Why B2B journalism remains essential—and how to protect its integrity 

• What the next five years of B2B media and events might look like (and how to prepare) 

Whether you’re leading a team, launching a product, or navigating digital transformation, this episode offers grounded, real-world perspective from a leader who’s seen it all—and is still learning. 

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In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Andrew Goldman, Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of education. A serial entrepreneur with roots in both the video game and EdTech industries, Andrew shares his journey from founding the acclaimed Pandemic Studios to leading product innovation inside one of the largest education companies in the U.S.

Prior to joining HMH through the acquisition of Writable in 2024, Andrew co-founded Subtext, which was acquired by Renaissance Learning, and Pandemic Studios, developer of hit games like Star Wars Battlefront (later acquired by Electronic Arts). He holds a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from NYU and was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why AI can actually enhance the human connection between teacher and student

• The origin story behind HMH Labs and how it’s driving innovation inside a legacy education company

• The ethical decisions behind keeping teachers in the loop—and students out of experiments

• What edtech can learn from game design and startup culture

• How AI can help educators personalize instruction while preserving evidence-based practices

• Why Andrew believes scalable, responsible AI is key to solving the nation’s education capacity crisis

Whether you're in EdTech, Policy, or simply interested in the responsible use of AI, this episode offers a grounded and forward-looking take on how to build tools that truly support educators and learners alike.

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In this episode, Congressman Darrell Issa joins SIIA President Chris Mohr for a candid discussion on the future of innovation, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence. Drawing from his unique background as a U.S. Army veteran, successful entrepreneur, and longtime policymaker, Rep. Issa offers a thoughtful and pragmatic take on the evolving digital and legislative landscape.

Representative Issa is currently serving California’s 48th district and is widely recognized as one of Congress’s leading voices on intellectual property and technology issues. Prior to entering public service, he founded and led Directed Electronics, a major player in the car security space, and holds over 30 patents. His experience straddling invention and legislation provides rare insight into the real-world consequences of IP policy.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How Issa’s military and entrepreneurial experiences shaped his approach to governance

• A firsthand account of the challenges innovators face in protecting IP—and what reforms are needed

• His concerns about AI-generated patents and the need for a smarter, tech-enabled patent review process

• Ongoing efforts to bring transparency to patent litigation funding and curb bad-faith lawsuits

• Where Congress stands on AI copyright, deepfakes, and name/image/likeness protections

Whether you’re a tech leader, policymaker, or innovator, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at how lawmakers are trying to future-proof the systems that power innovation.

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What drives the business of information? From data and media to AI and regulation, the forces shaping our digital world are evolving fast. This podcast unpacks the strategies, policies, and innovations redefining how we create, distribute, and govern information. 

Each episode features candid conversations with CEOs, policymakers, and industry experts tackling educational technology, market and alternative data, AI disruption, and beyond.  Join us as we decode the business of information—one episode at a time.

Presented by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA).