<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/feed.xsl" type="text/xsl"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">
    <channel>
        <atom:link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://feeds.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast" title="MP3 Audio" />
        <atom:link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />
                <title>The William Blair Thinking Podcast</title>
                <generator>Resonate Recordings https://resonaterecordings.com</generator>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[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/Thinking

Copyright 2025 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 security. Investment advice and recommendations can be provided only after careful consideration of an investor’s objectives, guidelines and restrictions.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers, and are subject to change over time as market and other factors evolve.]]>
        </description>
                    <copyright>© 2026 The William Blair Thinking Podcast William Blair</copyright>
                <language>en-us</language>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
        <lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 17:00:09 +0000</lastBuildDate>
                    <link>https://www.williamblair.com/Thinking/Podcast</link>
                <image>
            <url>https://storage.googleapis.com/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/kjuv5hWV5f0igM1n8dh6tyDRv9sZnycu0IDeRoRA.jpg</url>
            <title>The William Blair Thinking Podcast</title>
                            <link>https://www.williamblair.com/Thinking/Podcast</link>
                    </image>

                <itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Investing" /></itunes:category>
        
                <itunes:category text="Business" />
        
                
        
        <googleplay:author>William Blair</googleplay:author>
        <googleplay:image href="https://storage.googleapis.com/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/kjuv5hWV5f0igM1n8dh6tyDRv9sZnycu0IDeRoRA.jpg" />
        <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>

        <itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type>
        <itunes:author>William Blair</itunes:author>
        <itunes:image href="https://storage.googleapis.com/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/kjuv5hWV5f0igM1n8dh6tyDRv9sZnycu0IDeRoRA.jpg" />
        <itunes:owner>
            <itunes:name>William Blair</itunes:name>
            <itunes:email>thinkingpodcast@williamblair.com</itunes:email>
        </itunes:owner>
        <itunes:complete>No</itunes:complete>
        <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>

        
                <item>
            <title>Shifting Sites of Care: Why Healthcare Delivery Is Moving Beyond the Hospital</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Shifting Sites of Care: Why Healthcare Delivery Is Moving Beyond the Hospital</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, William Blair&#039;s group head of healthcare technology and services research , discusses how policy reform, reimbursement changes, technology innovation, and consumer preferences are acc...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">c66dbec2-b273-47bd-bd4e-7797ad248bbf</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan 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 care delivery toward outpatient, virtual, and home based settings. He outlines why this trend is reaching an inflection point in 2026 and what it could mean for providers, payers, employers, and healthcare investors.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/c66dbec2-b273-47bd-bd4e-7797ad248bbf.mp3"
                length="32848829"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1366</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>From Code to Clinic: How AI Is (and Isn’t) Rewriting the Life of a Drug</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>From Code to Clinic: How AI Is (and Isn’t) Rewriting the Life of a Drug</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>AI 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 ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">b434880d-7b16-4514-b0f1-ee882ede684e</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[AI 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 where AI is accelerating early discovery, why wet lab validation still matters, and what real progress looks like as adoption moves from hype to practice.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/b434880d-7b16-4514-b0f1-ee882ede684e.mp3"
                length="52853315"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1650</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Strait of Hormuz Shock Meets Sticky Inflation</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Strait of Hormuz Shock Meets Sticky Inflation</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>War-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...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">fc17fda5-a368-4707-87a6-aefccb79d765</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[War-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 dynamics, and the growing influence of AI, mean for bonds, equities, and portfolio risk.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/fc17fda5-a368-4707-87a6-aefccb79d765.mp3"
                length="53286646"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1661</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs: Gene Editing Moves Beyond the Hype</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs: Gene Editing Moves Beyond the Hype</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>In 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...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">d87041c6-a7a8-4fc6-b570-0500c86dddd4</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[In 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 therapies. They discuss lessons from the first approved ex vivo product and highlight key 2026 catalysts across CRISPR, base editing, RNA editing, and DNA writing.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/d87041c6-a7a8-4fc6-b570-0500c86dddd4.mp3"
                length="55295641"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>2301</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Geopolitical Shock, Inflation Risks, and a Market on Edge</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Geopolitical Shock, Inflation Risks, and a Market on Edge</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William 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...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e514291c-80c2-44a2-a336-807d91a2708d</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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 markets may be underpricing the possibility of a more prolonged disruption. Richard also touches on emerging stress in private credit beneath the surface.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e514291c-80c2-44a2-a336-807d91a2708d.mp3"
                length="37750261"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1571</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: AI Anxiety, Software Selloffs, and the Search for Winners</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: AI Anxiety, Software Selloffs, and the Search for Winners</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William 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-d...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">565b4c6b-5c59-4aa6-b3f1-d0a18357ab29</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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 explore why the “software apocalypse” narrative may be overblown, how AI could ultimately expand the software market, and what investors should watch as winners and losers begin to separate.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/565b4c6b-5c59-4aa6-b3f1-d0a18357ab29.mp3"
                length="32517258"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1350</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Geopolitics, Inflation, and the Fed</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Geopolitics, Inflation, and the Fed</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William 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 th...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">fd295708-2097-4481-a673-1049cabacdc6</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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 productivity cycle.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/fd295708-2097-4481-a673-1049cabacdc6.mp3"
                length="40482549"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1683</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: 2026 Economic Outlook</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: 2026 Economic Outlook</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William 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 ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">57d6a33a-5243-4a04-8fd1-b013442012a0</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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.

*This episode was recorded December 16th, 2025]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/57d6a33a-5243-4a04-8fd1-b013442012a0.mp3"
                length="35855405"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1491</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Private Markets Update with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Private Markets Update with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Tony Frascotti, William Blair&#039;s Head of Private Shares Trading, discusses the evolving landscape of private shares trading, highlighting market shifts, the expanding influence of AI and crypto sect...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">31a1109a-242f-48fb-a86e-863e23e59e21</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Tony 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 dynamics of IPOs and liquidity for late-stage private companies.

*This episode was recorded December 8th, 2025]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/31a1109a-242f-48fb-a86e-863e23e59e21.mp3"
                length="21978118"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>912</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>How Stablecoins Are Transforming Global B2B Payments</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>How Stablecoins Are Transforming Global B2B Payments</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair financial technology analyst Andrew Jeffrey discusses how stablecoins, regulatory clarity, and new payment rails are transforming global B2B transactions.

*This episode was recorde...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">27df00d1-b9bc-411a-a6b2-7a3d8d1d6644</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/27df00d1-b9bc-411a-a6b2-7a3d8d1d6644.mp3"
                length="29946223"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1244</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>The Growing Importance of AI in the Revenue Cycle Management Marketplace</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>The Growing Importance of AI in the Revenue Cycle Management Marketplace</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair’s group head of healthcare technology and services analyst, Ryan Daniels, explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management by automating fin...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">2c49612a-3f57-4fd6-b432-7b2af467dc8a</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William 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, reducing costs, and reshaping the industry’s future for providers and vendors.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/2c49612a-3f57-4fd6-b432-7b2af467dc8a.mp3"
                length="26424703"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1100</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Pain at the Plug</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Pain at the Plug</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and group head of energy and power technologies Jed Dorsheimer explore the seismic changes reshaping the U.S. energy landscape as rising electricity co...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">fa8aafa4-2aa8-4e2e-9a08-01f6c773d524</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and group head of energy and power technologies Jed Dorsheimer explore the seismic changes reshaping the U.S. energy landscape as rising electricity costs and surging demand—especially from AI—put unprecedented pressure on the grid. The discussion also unpacks a five pillar plan for energy abundance, the balance between renewables and firm baseload power, and the economic and geopolitical forces driving a new era in energy markets.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/fa8aafa4-2aa8-4e2e-9a08-01f6c773d524.mp3"
                length="48515935"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>2018</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Reshoring, AI, and the New Infrastructure Boom</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Reshoring, AI, and the New Infrastructure Boom</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair energy and environmental services analyst Tim Mulrooney and macro analyst Richard de Chazal explore how reshoring, AI infrastructure, and labor and energy challenges are driving trans...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">6a30e973-c25e-4fe4-9d4f-9142ea416d4d</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair energy and environmental services analyst Tim Mulrooney and macro analyst Richard de Chazal explore how reshoring, AI infrastructure, and labor and energy challenges are driving transformation across the U.S. economy.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/6a30e973-c25e-4fe4-9d4f-9142ea416d4d.wav"
                length="306466168"
                type="audio/wav" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1596</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Energy Efficiency, Scarcity, and the Next Wave of Demand</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Energy Efficiency, Scarcity, and the Next Wave of Demand</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and energy analyst Neal Dingmann discuss how rapid technological advances, shrinking inventories, and relentless demand—especially for natural gas—are ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">cfbeb3ce-1aed-4b79-abc3-1795392a4172</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and energy analyst Neal Dingmann discuss how rapid technological advances, shrinking inventories, and relentless demand—especially for natural gas—are reshaping the energy sector, driving new strategies and investment opportunities for the years ahead.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/cfbeb3ce-1aed-4b79-abc3-1795392a4172.mp3"
                length="47070043"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1956</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Retail’s Reality Check</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Retail’s Reality Check</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and specialty retail analyst Dylan Carden unpack why retail stocks are under pressure despite solid earnings, exploring the impact of tariffs, supply c...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">f157ebd1-ca65-4303-be1c-54d76e9b9e95</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and specialty retail analyst Dylan Carden unpack why retail stocks are under pressure despite solid earnings, exploring the impact of tariffs, supply chain shifts, and what it means for the holiday season.

This episode was recorded on August 22, 2025.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/f157ebd1-ca65-4303-be1c-54d76e9b9e95.mp3"
                length="54441989"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>2262</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Specialty Care at a Crossroads: Innovation, Costs, and the Future of Value-Based Care</title>
            <itunes:episode></itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Specialty Care at a Crossroads: Innovation, Costs, and the Future of Value-Based Care</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, William Blair’s group head of healthcare technology and services, returns to discuss the accelerating transformation of specialty care in the face of rising acuity, delayed diagnoses,...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">80b6fbc8-bfc0-4547-b835-cb0e54947032</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan Daniels, William Blair’s group head of healthcare technology and services, returns to discuss the accelerating transformation of specialty care in the face of rising acuity, delayed diagnoses, and regulatory shifts. From bundled payments to AI-driven coordination, this episode explores how providers and investors are reshaping oncology, cardiology, and other high-impact disease states.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/80b6fbc8-bfc0-4547-b835-cb0e54947032.mp3"
                length="28348620"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1179</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs, Tokens, and Smidcaps</title>
            <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs, Tokens, and Smidcaps</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal dissects July’s economic surprises—from noisy GDP data and sticky inflation to the disruptive rise of stablecoins and a renewed case for small- and mid...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">1a360ddb-c95d-4d31-9e76-ff20f4fee095</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal dissects July’s economic surprises—from noisy GDP data and sticky inflation to the disruptive rise of stablecoins and a renewed case for small- and mid-cap stocks.

This episode was recorded on August 1, 2025.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/1a360ddb-c95d-4d31-9e76-ff20f4fee095.mp3"
                length="39538808"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1643</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Fed Signals, Housing Headwinds, and How Companies Are Adapting</title>
            <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Fed Signals, Housing Headwinds, and How Companies Are Adapting</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the Fed’s softer tone, how companies are adapting to tariffs and labor shifts, and why housing and hiring trends are setting the stage for a ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">462ccff9-bc88-4bb0-a0f5-9ab63b8c89d4</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the Fed’s softer tone, how companies are adapting to tariffs and labor shifts, and why housing and hiring trends are setting the stage for a dynamic second half of 2025.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/462ccff9-bc88-4bb0-a0f5-9ab63b8c89d4.mp3"
                length="26291581"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1093</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>What Keeps Employees Happy: Lessons From 11 Years of Restaurant Industry Data</title>
            <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>What Keeps Employees Happy: Lessons From 11 Years of Restaurant Industry Data</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Sharon Zackfia, head of consumer research at William Blair, shares insights from over a decade of Glassdoor data to reveal how culture, leadership, and operational models—not just pay—shape employe...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">60e90022-13b9-4308-9769-e2541792db7f</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Sharon Zackfia, head of consumer research at William Blair, shares insights from over a decade of Glassdoor data to reveal how culture, leadership, and operational models—not just pay—shape employee satisfaction and long-term brand success in the restaurant sector.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/60e90022-13b9-4308-9769-e2541792db7f.mp3"
                length="23551313"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>977</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Demographics as Commerce: The Aging-in-Place Revolution</title>
            <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Demographics as Commerce: The Aging-in-Place Revolution</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, William Blair&#039;s group head of the healthcare technology and services research sector, explores how America’s rapidly growing senior population is reshaping healthcare, technology, and...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">828afa6d-0d1c-4767-8490-38f3058f1c22</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan Daniels, William Blair's group head of the healthcare technology and services research sector, explores how America’s rapidly growing senior population is reshaping healthcare, technology, and everyday services through the powerful trend of aging in place.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/828afa6d-0d1c-4767-8490-38f3058f1c22.mp3"
                length="36070426"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1501</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs, Tensions, and Turning Points</title>
            <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs, Tensions, and Turning Points</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal unpacks the latest on global tariffs, inflation pressures, recession risks, and why smidcap stocks might be poised for a comeback in a shifting economi...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">ed48cf8f-891d-40da-bf01-34086cccc7b0</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal unpacks the latest on global tariffs, inflation pressures, recession risks, and why smidcap stocks might be poised for a comeback in a shifting economic landscape.

*This episode was recorded on May 28, 2025]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/ed48cf8f-891d-40da-bf01-34086cccc7b0.mp3"
                length="37101430"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1544</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: April’s Economic Rollercoaster</title>
            <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: April’s Economic Rollercoaster</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal breaks down a wild month of macroeconomic news, focusing on the impact of President Trump&#039;s tariff policies on the global economy, equity and bond mark...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">d3f771cd-a3b7-4bb2-b2eb-61648bc84822</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal breaks down a wild month of macroeconomic news, focusing on the impact of President Trump's tariff policies on the global economy, equity and bond markets, consumer confidence and corporate inventory strategies. Richard also shares his firsthand experience of Spain's recent power outage and its unexpected lessons.

*Recorded April 30, 2025]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/d3f771cd-a3b7-4bb2-b2eb-61648bc84822.mp3"
                length="41648075"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Tracking Job Openings and Staffing Demand Trends with Trevor Romeo, CFA</title>
            <itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Tracking Job Openings and Staffing Demand Trends with Trevor Romeo, CFA</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Global services analyst Trevor Romeo discusses the impact of recent economic uncertainties on the staffing industry, highlighting key trends and challenges faced by companies and exploring the evol...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7efdcbbf-a0d2-4a8b-a35d-22523e30ebc9</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Global services analyst Trevor Romeo discusses the impact of recent economic uncertainties on the staffing industry, highlighting key trends and challenges faced by companies and exploring the evolving landscape of job openings and the future of staffing.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7efdcbbf-a0d2-4a8b-a35d-22523e30ebc9.mp3"
                length="26621150"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1105</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Shaping the Future: Innovations and Trends in Obesity Treatment</title>
            <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Shaping the Future: Innovations and Trends in Obesity Treatment</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair biotech analysts Matt Phipps and Andy Hsieh discuss Andy&#039;s innovative scoring system for evaluating investigational agents in obesity treatment. This system, highlighted in Andy&#039;s rep...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">4fa255cb-0ee1-4317-904b-73a209e654ed</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair biotech analysts Matt Phipps and Andy Hsieh discuss Andy's innovative scoring system for evaluating investigational agents in obesity treatment. This system, highlighted in Andy's report “Shaping the Future: Innovations and Trends in Obesity Treatment,” considers both weight loss and gastrointestinal side effects to provide a more comprehensive clinical assessment. Tune in to hear their insights on the future of obesity therapies, upcoming industry catalysts, and more.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/4fa255cb-0ee1-4317-904b-73a209e654ed.mp3"
                length="42005670"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1746</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: March 2025</title>
            <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: March 2025</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the juxtaposition between weak consumer sentiment and solid economic data, exploring whether a recession is imminent and the implications of ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">92740deb-ec91-491a-81b4-3b6272c4fa21</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the juxtaposition between weak consumer sentiment and solid economic data, exploring whether a recession is imminent and the implications of shifting inflation regimes, fiscal policy dominance, and ongoing tariff uncertainty.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/92740deb-ec91-491a-81b4-3b6272c4fa21.mp3"
                length="37745077"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1570</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Navigating the AI Boom: Insights from William Blair&#039;s Latest Report</title>
            <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Navigating the AI Boom: Insights from William Blair&#039;s Latest Report</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Delve into William Blair’s latest generative AI report, “Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions.” Featuring insights from technology analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7e12d68b-8559-4a68-ae73-27ddd34940c5</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Delve into William Blair’s latest generative AI report, “Navigating the Boom: Confronting GenAI’s Most Pressing Questions.” Featuring insights from technology analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Sebastien Naji, this episode explores the current state of AI, industry trends, and the future of AI development.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7e12d68b-8559-4a68-ae73-27ddd34940c5.mp3"
                length="45456167"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Talking Market Trends with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading</title>
            <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Talking Market Trends with Tony Frascotti, Head of Private Shares Trading</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Tony Frascotti, head of private shares trading at William Blair, discusses the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private shares market, delving into the impact of macroeconomic fa...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">b67b94a0-8fe2-4223-a56c-fc1093460676</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Tony Frascotti, head of private shares trading at William Blair, discusses the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the private shares market, delving into the impact of macroeconomic factors, the influence of AI on investment strategies, and the resurgence of the crypto market. Tony also provides insights into the current state of late-stage investments, the role of data in driving market decisions, and the evolving landscape of private shares trading.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/b67b94a0-8fe2-4223-a56c-fc1093460676.mp3"
                length="17351014"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>721</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: February 2025</title>
            <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: February 2025</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal reflects on February’s economic narratives, including the impact of noisy data, government spending cuts, climate change, mass deportations, recent inf...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">1f3b7f96-5a33-4b1b-9355-f15ea656d597</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal reflects on February’s economic narratives, including the impact of noisy data, government spending cuts, climate change, mass deportations, recent inflation data, and the evolving nature of inflation on future monetary policy decisions.

*Recorded February 25, 2025]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/1f3b7f96-5a33-4b1b-9355-f15ea656d597.mp3"
                length="45503686"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1889</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Accounting Insights: Navigating Growth and Technology Trends</title>
            <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Accounting Insights: Navigating Growth and Technology Trends</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair global services analyst Andrew Nicholas, CPA, discusses findings from his team’s extensive inaugural survey of accounting services executives, covering industry dynamics such as organ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7f28752d-c9c0-4215-a305-b2da083b01bd</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair global services analyst Andrew Nicholas, CPA, discusses findings from his team’s extensive inaugural survey of accounting services executives, covering industry dynamics such as organic revenue growth, technology use, and M&A trends.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7f28752d-c9c0-4215-a305-b2da083b01bd.mp3"
                length="24922251"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1036</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: 2025 Kick-Off</title>
            <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: 2025 Kick-Off</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>In the first Monthly Macro episode of 2025, William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal recounts the numerous events that have shaped the economic landscape since the start of the year, exploring...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">30721e1a-94ec-4de8-b01c-280b166b891c</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[In the first Monthly Macro episode of 2025, William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal recounts the numerous events that have shaped the economic landscape since the start of the year, exploring the implications of recent executive policies, the Fed's decision to hold rates steady, the unusual behavior of Treasury yields, and what these developments mean for the economy as we move further into 2025.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/30721e1a-94ec-4de8-b01c-280b166b891c.mp3"
                length="43905613"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Navigating 2025&#039;s Dynamic IT Services Landscape</title>
            <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Navigating 2025&#039;s Dynamic IT Services Landscape</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair equity research analyst Maggie Nolan dives into the latest trends in IT services, exploring the impact of generative AI, data infrastructure, and political influences on the industry.</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">6f734b99-1a31-4d82-ba1b-09709dc8e727</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair equity research analyst Maggie Nolan dives into the latest trends in IT services, exploring the impact of generative AI, data infrastructure, and political influences on the industry.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/6f734b99-1a31-4d82-ba1b-09709dc8e727.mp3"
                length="28445648"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1182</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Digital Health Update: No Longer Unicorns, But Phoenixes Abound</title>
            <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Digital Health Update: No Longer Unicorns, But Phoenixes Abound</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, William Blair group head of the healthcare technology and services research sector, discusses the latest trends in the digital healthcare marketplace, focusing on consumer-facing solu...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e8b13ca5-c7cc-424c-a28a-9dc1849389b3</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan Daniels, William Blair group head of the healthcare technology and services research sector, discusses the latest trends in the digital healthcare marketplace, focusing on consumer-facing solutions, the rise and fall of digital health companies, and the evolving investment landscape.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e8b13ca5-c7cc-424c-a28a-9dc1849389b3.mp3"
                length="27456702"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1141</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Economic Outlook 2025</title>
            <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Economic Outlook 2025</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal looks back at the economic highlights of 2024 and shares his insights and predictions for the U.S. economy in 2025, emphasizing resilience, consumer st...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">ff74c2dd-0e13-4278-b25f-87ed6a974642</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal looks back at the economic highlights of 2024 and shares his insights and predictions for the U.S. economy in 2025, emphasizing resilience, consumer strength, and potential risks ahead.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/ff74c2dd-0e13-4278-b25f-87ed6a974642.mp3"
                length="39311015"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1629</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Consumer Pulse: Unwrapping Holiday Spending Trends</title>
            <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Consumer Pulse: Unwrapping Holiday Spending Trends</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Consumer analysts Dylan Carden and Phillip Blee discuss their team’s latest Consumer Pulse report, including holiday shopping trends, anticipated consumer spend, the popularity of gift cards, and t...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">f3ca2470-6841-41e7-aca6-6f82e6d752d6</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Consumer analysts Dylan Carden and Phillip Blee discuss their team’s latest Consumer Pulse report, including holiday shopping trends, anticipated consumer spend, the popularity of gift cards, and the resilience of value and convenience retailers.

*This episode was recorded on December 6, 2024]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/f3ca2470-6841-41e7-aca6-6f82e6d752d6.mp3"
                length="24232142"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>999</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs Primer</title>
            <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro: Tariffs Primer</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and consumer analyst Dylan Carden delve into the implications of the recent U.S. election results on tariffs, the specialty retail sector, and broader ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e15cda4b-73e5-404e-b636-759875e605ee</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal and consumer analyst Dylan Carden delve into the implications of the recent U.S. election results on tariffs, the specialty retail sector, and broader economic trends.

*Recorded November 21, 2024]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e15cda4b-73e5-404e-b636-759875e605ee.mp3"
                length="84843646"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>2116</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (October 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (October 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest economic trends, including third-quarter earnings, rising Treasury yields, and the impact of recent Fed rate cuts. He also delves ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">a04961b0-d272-45ab-96e3-d178a2025e54</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest economic trends, including third-quarter earnings, rising Treasury yields, and the impact of recent Fed rate cuts. He also delves into consumer sentiment and the paradox of strong retail sales amid a “vibecession.”]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/a04961b0-d272-45ab-96e3-d178a2025e54.mp3"
                length="38589067"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1604</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>From Chips to Systems: How AI Is Revolutionizing Compute and Infrastructure</title>
            <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>From Chips to Systems: How AI Is Revolutionizing Compute and Infrastructure</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Jason Ader, co-group head of William Blair&#039;s technology, media, and communications research sector, interviews Sebastien Naji, an equity research associate specializing in semiconductors and infras...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">70fcf8d3-1796-4ee8-8428-9c4f5ad5076b</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Jason Ader, co-group head of William Blair's technology, media, and communications research sector, interviews Sebastien Naji, an equity research associate specializing in semiconductors and infrastructure systems, on their team’s latest report, “From Chips to Systems: How AI Is Revolutionizing Compute and Infrastructure,” which explores the shift from serial to parallel computing, the rise of AI accelerators, and the evolving landscape of semiconductor companies.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/70fcf8d3-1796-4ee8-8428-9c4f5ad5076b.mp3"
                length="38690846"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1208</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>One Man&#039;s Trash is an Investor&#039;s Treasure</title>
            <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>One Man&#039;s Trash is an Investor&#039;s Treasure</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Global services sector analyst Trevor Romeo dives into his team’s latest white paper on the North American waste and recycling industry, exploring key structural trends and the growing imbalance be...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e736867f-9f19-4791-bc24-ff79ec112f1b</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Global services sector analyst Trevor Romeo dives into his team’s latest white paper on the North American waste and recycling industry, exploring key structural trends and the growing imbalance between waste generation and landfill capacity.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e736867f-9f19-4791-bc24-ff79ec112f1b.mp3"
                length="33053744"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1375</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>How Insurers are Embracing Technology and Change in an Evolving Risk Environment</title>
            <itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>How Insurers are Embracing Technology and Change in an Evolving Risk Environment</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair technology analyst Dylan Becker joins Adam Klauber, group head of the financial services and technology research sector, to discuss highlights from the seventh annual William Blair In...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">c4bb2177-a363-4f9a-88be-c3785366e311</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair technology analyst Dylan Becker joins Adam Klauber, group head of the financial services and technology research sector, to discuss highlights from the seventh annual William Blair Insurance, Banking, and Wealth Technology Conference. They delve into key trends in the insurance technology space, including labor constraints, legacy modernization, and the integration of AI infrastructure.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/c4bb2177-a363-4f9a-88be-c3785366e311.mp3"
                length="29602841"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1232</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (September 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (September 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point rate cut and its implications for future monetary policy. He also explores the factors behind this decis...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">d4c67afc-e818-4070-ada5-8f60653bbce8</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the Federal Reserve’s 50-basis-point rate cut and its implications for future monetary policy. He also explores the factors behind this decision, the muted impact of the recent tightening cycle, and what it all means for the economy moving forward.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/d4c67afc-e818-4070-ada5-8f60653bbce8.mp3"
                length="33639578"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1400</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Furniture and Home Renovations: Post-Pandemic Normalization and the Next Era of Growth</title>
            <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Furniture and Home Renovations: Post-Pandemic Normalization and the Next Era of Growth</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair consumer sector analyst Phillip Blee joins William Blair Thinking Presents to explore the volatile demand for furniture and home improvement projects over the past four years and prov...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">c4a64095-4994-4839-99e3-ad164105f8f3</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair consumer sector analyst Phillip Blee joins William Blair Thinking Presents to explore the volatile demand for furniture and home improvement projects over the past four years and provide insights into the industry’s 2024 outlook, including key themes such as the housing market, deflation, rising ocean freight costs and long-term growth potential.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/c4a64095-4994-4839-99e3-ad164105f8f3.mp3"
                length="53823878"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1341</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Behavioral Healthcare: Robust Demand and Ripe for Innovation</title>
            <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Behavioral Healthcare: Robust Demand and Ripe for Innovation</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the behavioral healthcare industry has experienced an unprecedented surge in the need for innovation, increased access to care, and demand for services. In this epi...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">1a86850e-0ec4-4682-bb6f-61f35f5b907c</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the behavioral healthcare industry has experienced an unprecedented surge in the need for innovation, increased access to care, and demand for services. In this episode of the William Blair Thinking Presents podcast, Ryan Daniels, CFA, partner, and group head of William Blair’s healthcare technology and services sector, discusses how long-term investments in cutting-edge healthcare technology solutions can effectively address these growing needs.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/1a86850e-0ec4-4682-bb6f-61f35f5b907c.mp3"
                length="40955741"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1022</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (August 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (August 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal digs into myriad macroeconomic and market-related events from the past month, including ongoing market volatility, second-quarter earnings season, the ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">aa493d4a-ea24-4b68-bf9a-ca5464fdf28e</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal digs into myriad macroeconomic and market-related events from the past month, including ongoing market volatility, second-quarter earnings season, the intensifying presidential election, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s pivotal Jackson Hole speech.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/aa493d4a-ea24-4b68-bf9a-ca5464fdf28e.mp3"
                length="41286105"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1717</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Exploring the Forces Reshaping the Property &amp; Casualty Insurance Landscape</title>
            <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Exploring the Forces Reshaping the Property &amp; Casualty Insurance Landscape</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>The casualty side of the insurance industry is being hit by rising levels of claims and losses. In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Adam Klauber, CFA, partner, group head of the fin...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">165b6edb-dba4-4f50-88e0-18dc5947e668</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[The casualty side of the insurance industry is being hit by rising levels of claims and losses. In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Adam Klauber, CFA, partner, group head of the financial services and technology sector, provides a framework for understanding the depth of the issue and delves into the underlying nature and causes.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/165b6edb-dba4-4f50-88e0-18dc5947e668.mp3"
                length="48604029"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1210</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Provider Burnout: Addressing the Latest Healthcare Crisis With Emerging Technology Solutions</title>
            <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Provider Burnout: Addressing the Latest Healthcare Crisis With Emerging Technology Solutions</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, CFA, partner and group head of healthcare technology and services discusses provider burnout across the US health care market, how its creating capacity issues in the industry, and th...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">d11978b9-aa01-413f-b8fa-902b1dc4829e</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan Daniels, CFA, partner and group head of healthcare technology and services discusses provider burnout across the US health care market, how its creating capacity issues in the industry, and the potential for technology solutions in other workforce investments to help reduce workloads and increase access to care.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/d11978b9-aa01-413f-b8fa-902b1dc4829e.mp3"
                length="41745135"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1039</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (July 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (July 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Macro analyst Richard de Chazal touches on inflation’s continued downward trajectory, the recent market rotation toward small-cap stocks, and June’s strong retail sales report.</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">27a4a093-9f6e-4634-b42a-6849dae0ee55</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Macro analyst Richard de Chazal touches on inflation’s continued downward trajectory, the recent market rotation toward small-cap stocks, and June’s strong retail sales report.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/27a4a093-9f6e-4634-b42a-6849dae0ee55.mp3"
                length="30375484"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1263</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>PFAS Solutions (Part 2): The Potential Impact of Loper Bright on the PFAS Market</title>
            <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>PFAS Solutions (Part 2): The Potential Impact of Loper Bright on the PFAS Market</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair group head of global services, Tim Mulrooney follows up on his last episode about the PFAS market to detail how the recent Supreme Court ruling known as Loper Bright could have far-re...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">3996e8ee-247b-494c-879c-9626c6d3d572</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair group head of global services, Tim Mulrooney follows up on his last episode about the PFAS market to detail how the recent Supreme Court ruling known as Loper Bright could have far-reaching implications on all types of regulations, including environmental ones like PFAS.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/3996e8ee-247b-494c-879c-9626c6d3d572.mp3"
                length="29460408"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1223</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>PFAS Solutions (Part 1): The Big Business of Turning Forever Into Never</title>
            <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>PFAS Solutions (Part 1): The Big Business of Turning Forever Into Never</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Tim Mulrooney, William Blair’s group head of global services, provides insight into the recent EPA rulings on PFAS compounds, exploring their imp...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">322ab256-c091-43bc-b347-a757adfbf404</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Tim Mulrooney, William Blair’s group head of global services, provides insight into the recent EPA rulings on PFAS compounds, exploring their impact on public water utilities and the broader implications for industries nationwide. He also discusses the expected surge in demand for PFAS advisory, testing, and remediation services, and examines the technologies poised to address the issue.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/322ab256-c091-43bc-b347-a757adfbf404.mp3"
                length="78136715"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>2438</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (June 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (June 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Macro analyst Richard de Chazal walks through highlights from William Blair’s 44th Annual Growth Stock Conference and explains how the event provides a window into the state of the U.S. consumer. H...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">c04538b6-21f2-4b6b-bc7a-f4f2d8176778</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Macro analyst Richard de Chazal walks through highlights from William Blair’s 44th Annual Growth Stock Conference and explains how the event provides a window into the state of the U.S. consumer. He also dissects the latest macro data, including CPI and PPI releases, the FOMC meeting, and the impact of the European elections on the global macro landscape.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/c04538b6-21f2-4b6b-bc7a-f4f2d8176778.mp3"
                length="47600233"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Exploring Opportunities Within Banktech</title>
            <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Exploring Opportunities Within Banktech</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Financial services and technology analyst Cristopher Kennedy digs into his report on the banktech industry, exploring the rapid adoption of digital banking and the resulting surge in app-based cons...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">44d85405-c971-48da-b105-84812e94e5c5</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Financial services and technology analyst Cristopher Kennedy digs into his report on the banktech industry, exploring the rapid adoption of digital banking and the resulting surge in app-based consumer engagement, the evolving regulatory landscape, and the importance of technology investments for the sector.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/44d85405-c971-48da-b105-84812e94e5c5.mp3"
                length="27846114"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>868</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs – The Future of GLP-1s</title>
            <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs – The Future of GLP-1s</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Biotech equity research analysts Andy Hsieh and Matt Phipps join group head Tim Lugo to discuss the latest developments in GLP-1s for diabetes and obesity treatment, including the emergence of oral...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e20c56f7-222d-4b44-934b-219f48687744</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Biotech equity research analysts Andy Hsieh and Matt Phipps join group head Tim Lugo to discuss the latest developments in GLP-1s for diabetes and obesity treatment, including the emergence of oral therapies and the profound weight loss results seen in recent data sets. The conversation also covers the commercial trajectory of drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide, the potential for market growth, and the challenges of patient retention and reimbursement, concluding with a look at the future of the field, including the exploration of new mechanisms and the focus on quality of weight loss.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e20c56f7-222d-4b44-934b-219f48687744.mp3"
                length="45183639"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1409</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (May 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (May 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Macro analyst Richard de Chazal provides insight on what’s happening with cyclicals versus defensive stocks, details how the Fed may be thinking about the latest CPI report, debates the economic im...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">ad2cb382-1b6d-4c4a-8f2c-58296a88a375</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Macro analyst Richard de Chazal provides insight on what’s happening with cyclicals versus defensive stocks, details how the Fed may be thinking about the latest CPI report, debates the economic impact of immigration, and explains his thinking about what he deems the next leg of the capex revival.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/ad2cb382-1b6d-4c4a-8f2c-58296a88a375.mp3"
                length="54358290"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1694</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Digital Advertising Budgets Continue to Recover Steadily</title>
            <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Digital Advertising Budgets Continue to Recover Steadily</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Equity research analyst Ralph Schackart breaks down findings from his team’s quarterly digital advertising executive survey, including the continued improvement in confidence among advertising exec...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">b9f5bbd5-4f32-4cc4-a80f-4d5949d22383</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Equity research analyst Ralph Schackart breaks down findings from his team’s quarterly digital advertising executive survey, including the continued improvement in confidence among advertising executives as it relates to go-forward budgeting, the increased importance of video and search in online ad strategies, and the anticipated impact that recent regulations will have on which social media platforms ad executives plan to use in the future.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/b9f5bbd5-4f32-4cc4-a80f-4d5949d22383.mp3"
                length="13875628"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>432</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (April 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (April 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, macro analyst Richard de Chazal puts inflation and Fed rates under a microscope, explains the correlation between gold prices and bond yields, an...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">bb461db6-c457-413a-858a-ff1444e97909</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, macro analyst Richard de Chazal puts inflation and Fed rates under a microscope, explains the correlation between gold prices and bond yields, and discusses the Fed’s independence when it comes to policy changes during an election year.

*Recorded April 24, 2024]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/bb461db6-c457-413a-858a-ff1444e97909.mp3"
                length="51992028"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1621</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>On the Ground and In the Cloud: Observability and AIOps</title>
            <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>On the Ground and In the Cloud: Observability and AIOps</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair tech analyst Jake Roberge joins the show to discuss the observability and AIOps software markets, including the increasingly important role these platforms are playing for businesses ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">8c380c61-594b-42cf-bd15-3392afc3edb5</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair tech analyst Jake Roberge joins the show to discuss the observability and AIOps software markets, including the increasingly important role these platforms are playing for businesses of all sizes, why they are gaining momentum over legacy monitoring tools, and some of the key trends he’s seeing in the market.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/8c380c61-594b-42cf-bd15-3392afc3edb5.mp3"
                length="43935505"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1370</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (March 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (March 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Richard discusses the recent macroeconomic news for March, including the FOMC dot plot, stubborn inflation, stock markets, and the real estate pain being felt by banks.</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e55bf80a-5efe-4b94-af35-a1b0b68a537f</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Richard discusses the recent macroeconomic news for March, including the FOMC dot plot, stubborn inflation, stock markets, and the real estate pain being felt by banks.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e55bf80a-5efe-4b94-af35-a1b0b68a537f.mp3"
                length="50990956"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1590</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>The Potential Impact of GLP-1s on Restaurants and Fitness Clubs</title>
            <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>The Potential Impact of GLP-1s on Restaurants and Fitness Clubs</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Will consumer relationships with restaurants and fitness centers change as GLP-1s grow in popularity? Sharon Zackfia, group head of consumer research, breaks down the results of two recent propriet...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">71c235c1-8194-48b7-bb2d-92a1ecee7ba5</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Will consumer relationships with restaurants and fitness centers change as GLP-1s grow in popularity? Sharon Zackfia, group head of consumer research, breaks down the results of two recent proprietary surveys conducted to gain insight into whether reduced caloric consumption among GLP-1 users could lead to a sales slowdown for restaurants and provide a material tailwind for fitness companies.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/71c235c1-8194-48b7-bb2d-92a1ecee7ba5.mp3"
                length="30925289"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>963</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>GLP-1s: The $100 Billion Answer to a Trillion-Dollar Challenge</title>
            <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>GLP-1s: The $100 Billion Answer to a Trillion-Dollar Challenge</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Ryan Daniels, CFA, partner and group head of healthcare technology and services, discusses the impact of GLP-1 drugs on healthcare spending and care delivery, along with the need for healthcare ser...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">57ade697-7806-493c-900c-d844744f3276</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Ryan Daniels, CFA, partner and group head of healthcare technology and services, discusses the impact of GLP-1 drugs on healthcare spending and care delivery, along with the need for healthcare services and digital health providers that can help employers and consumers effectively manage the emerging wave of GLP-1 drugs.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/57ade697-7806-493c-900c-d844744f3276.mp3"
                length="30413684"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>949</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (February 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (February 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>A hard, soft, or no landing? Listen as macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest in macroeconomic news, including a more hawkish Jerome Powell, a red-hot S&amp;P 500, fourth-quarter earnings...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">67706a3f-8916-4e45-8296-6d1ccadfe0de</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[A hard, soft, or no landing? Listen as macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest in macroeconomic news, including a more hawkish Jerome Powell, a red-hot S&P 500, fourth-quarter earnings, and a hotter-than-anticipated CPI report.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/67706a3f-8916-4e45-8296-6d1ccadfe0de.mp3"
                length="42978021"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1341</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>How Advertising Executives are Navigating Budget Changes in 2024</title>
            <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>How Advertising Executives are Navigating Budget Changes in 2024</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>As economic conditions improve, so too does confidence among advertising executives about their 2024 budget allocations. In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, research analyst Ralph S...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">addf973b-1ab3-40a1-806d-5797fee10588</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[As economic conditions improve, so too does confidence among advertising executives about their 2024 budget allocations. In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, research analyst Ralph Schackart walks through the results of his latest quarterly digital advertising executive survey, including how digital ad spending has changed in recent months and 2024 budget forecasts.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/addf973b-1ab3-40a1-806d-5797fee10588.mp3"
                length="9047552"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>565</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (Jan 2024)</title>
            <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (Jan 2024)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Jobs, housing, QT, and the Red Sea. Listen as macro analyst Richard de Chazal examines the current economic indicators, provides context around the potential end to QT, and offers his perspective o...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7534ef0f-60f7-4ecf-a5c2-714c2ced8885</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Jobs, housing, QT, and the Red Sea. Listen as macro analyst Richard de Chazal examines the current economic indicators, provides context around the potential end to QT, and offers his perspective on a possible Fed pivot, in the first Monthly Macro episode of the year.

*Recorded Wednesday, January 17, 2024]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7534ef0f-60f7-4ecf-a5c2-714c2ced8885.mp3"
                length="31284608"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1955</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs - The Revolutionary Potential of Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders</title>
            <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs - The Revolutionary Potential of Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Clinical case studies have sparked significant interest in the use of CAR-T for autoimmune disorders, potentially expanding CAR-Ts’ utility beyond oncology. In this podcast episode of Biotech Break...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7378b32c-3f62-4b0e-9add-37f933212ad7</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Clinical case studies have sparked significant interest in the use of CAR-T for autoimmune disorders, potentially expanding CAR-Ts’ utility beyond oncology. In this podcast episode of Biotech Breakthroughs, equity research analyst Sami Corwin offers an overview of the known biological underpinnings of autoimmunity and rationale for using CAR-T as a therapeutic, breaks down the CAR-T cell therapy competitive landscape and analyzes the potential market opportunity for these therapies.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7378b32c-3f62-4b0e-9add-37f933212ad7.mp3"
                length="21470336"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro 2024 Outlook</title>
            <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro 2024 Outlook</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Macro analyst Richard de Chazal reflects on the resilient year and expands on his 2024 Outlook’s key themes, including the sticky pockets of inflation, the 3 keys the Fed needs to achieve success n...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">b2333561-6f5b-491b-ac1e-b8b29d9a6e96</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Macro analyst Richard de Chazal reflects on the resilient year and expands on his 2024 Outlook’s key themes, including the sticky pockets of inflation, the 3 keys the Fed needs to achieve success next year, Treasury Secretary Yellen’s “Operation Twist” reboot, and more. 

*Recorded December 8, 2023]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/b2333561-6f5b-491b-ac1e-b8b29d9a6e96.mp3"
                length="26724608"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1670</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>On The Ground and In The Cloud: A Deep Dive Into the Trends Impacting Developer Technologies</title>
            <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>On The Ground and In The Cloud: A Deep Dive Into the Trends Impacting Developer Technologies</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Software developers not only represent the early adopters who will determine the success of a particular product or project, but also have become primary influencers in software purchases. In this ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">029dc645-8bf3-46a0-b005-389b710d93e4</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Software developers not only represent the early adopters who will determine the success of a particular product or project, but also have become primary influencers in software purchases. In this episode, analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Jonathan Ho delve into the key trends and potential disruptions, including generative AI, in this exciting new era of coding capabilities.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/029dc645-8bf3-46a0-b005-389b710d93e4.mp3"
                length="61784030"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1545</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (October 2023)</title>
            <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (October 2023)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Macro analyst Richard de Chazal breaks down what he believes are the three hurdles to &#039;higher for longer,&#039; walks through what third quarter earnings may say about the near term future and offers hi...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">930566b7-363e-4b72-930f-de6bec3c429a</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Macro analyst Richard de Chazal breaks down what he believes are the three hurdles to 'higher for longer,' walks through what third quarter earnings may say about the near term future and offers his stance on where the Fed is potentially headed as we move towards a new year.

*Recorded November 8, 2023]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/930566b7-363e-4b72-930f-de6bec3c429a.mp3"
                length="29072768"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1817</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Exploring the Recent Radiopharmaceutical Renaissance</title>
            <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Exploring the Recent Radiopharmaceutical Renaissance</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Radiopharmaceuticals are leading the way in how oncology patients are being diagnosed and treated. In this episode of Biotech Breakthroughs, Tim Lugo is joined by equity analyst Andy Hsieh and equi...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">6a7eef3a-f7c4-4a2e-b059-36f3907f81fe</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Radiopharmaceuticals are leading the way in how oncology patients are being diagnosed and treated. In this episode of Biotech Breakthroughs, Tim Lugo is joined by equity analyst Andy Hsieh and equity research associate Alex Ramsey to examine why radioisotope innovation may revolutionize treatment for millions of people in the coming years.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/6a7eef3a-f7c4-4a2e-b059-36f3907f81fe.mp3"
                length="77379290"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1934</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (Sept 2023)</title>
            <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (Sept 2023)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Housing, retail sales, and the Sahm Rule. Hear what macro analyst Richard de Chazal outlines in this latest Monthly Macro podcast, and what’s in store for the markets as we near a critical FOMC mee...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">ff9ee2af-d55a-41a7-b4d0-98a89fa23907</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Housing, retail sales, and the Sahm Rule. Hear what macro analyst Richard de Chazal outlines in this latest Monthly Macro podcast, and what’s in store for the markets as we near a critical FOMC meeting next month.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/ff9ee2af-d55a-41a7-b4d0-98a89fa23907.mp3"
                length="60567811"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1514</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Advancing Diabetes Treatments: Exploring GLP-1s and Beyond</title>
            <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Advancing Diabetes Treatments: Exploring GLP-1s and Beyond</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Tim Lugo speaks with fellow equity research analysts Margaret Kaczor Andrew and Andy Hsieh about the GLP-1 drug class and its impact on the management of obesity, including potential read-throughs ...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">478e05ae-0c9c-425a-b8b7-9105c38d03d3</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Tim Lugo speaks with fellow equity research analysts Margaret Kaczor Andrew and Andy Hsieh about the GLP-1 drug class and its impact on the management of obesity, including potential read-throughs to the medtech and the therapeutics sector.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/478e05ae-0c9c-425a-b8b7-9105c38d03d3.mp3"
                length="27428303"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1714</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Putting the Tech in Biotech: A Deep Dive on AI in the Sector</title>
            <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Biotech Breakthroughs - Putting the Tech in Biotech: A Deep Dive on AI in the Sector</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Biotech equity research group head Tim Lugo explores the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the biotechnology industry, including the ways in which AI is revolutionizing drug...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">64958e4c-ddba-400a-bc9f-9d838e76d235</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Biotech equity research group head Tim Lugo explores the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on the biotechnology industry, including the ways in which AI is revolutionizing drug development, impacting valuations, and the potential risks that lie ahead.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/64958e4c-ddba-400a-bc9f-9d838e76d235.mp3"
                length="24870656"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1554</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>The Coming Healthcare Cost Tsunami</title>
            <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>

                            <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
            
            <itunes:title>The Coming Healthcare Cost Tsunami</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>Healthcare equity research group head Ryan Daniels walks through his team’s recent report, the &#039;Coming Healthcare Cost Tsunami,’ to discuss how employers are leveraging partners to drive greater he...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">05affe13-103e-4ae7-abc8-a0ee49de8138</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[Healthcare equity research group head Ryan Daniels walks through his team’s recent report, the 'Coming Healthcare Cost Tsunami,’ to discuss how employers are leveraging partners to drive greater health and benefit satisfaction among employees and contain healthcare costs more effectively.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/05affe13-103e-4ae7-abc8-a0ee49de8138.mp3"
                length="21108224"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1319</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (August 2023)</title>
            <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (August 2023)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses Fitch’s U.S. government debt downgrade, the resilience of the American consumer, inflation insights, yield curve dynamics, and the global eco...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">3339c086-80e6-486d-be08-1ab90fd93e13</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses Fitch’s U.S. government debt downgrade, the resilience of the American consumer, inflation insights, yield curve dynamics, and the global economic puzzle.

*Episode recorded August 22, 2023]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/3339c086-80e6-486d-be08-1ab90fd93e13.mp3"
                length="28621757"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1789</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Artificial Intelligence in Information Services: Evaluating the Ramifications of a New AI Paradigm</title>
            <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Artificial Intelligence in Information Services: Evaluating the Ramifications of a New AI Paradigm</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair global services analyst Andrew Nicholas examines the industry-wide impacts, implications, and potential risks that artificial intelligence presents for the information services sector...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">3a3f1b30-4551-437d-91e6-bdc287819fe1</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair global services analyst Andrew Nicholas examines the industry-wide impacts, implications, and potential risks that artificial intelligence presents for the information services sector, and offers an overview of the framework he employs to evaluate information services companies in light of these industry-wide dynamics.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/3a3f1b30-4551-437d-91e6-bdc287819fe1.mp3"
                length="52747328"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:image href="https://storage.googleapis.com/com-resonaterecordings-public/cover-art/DOx1Nk0wyyad8MRIdZQ3Liylq2CFm6oVCwaSXF6w.jpg" />
                        <itunes:duration>1319</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Residential Services: A Key Growth Industry for the Next Decade</title>
            <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>

                            <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
            
            <itunes:title>Residential Services: A Key Growth Industry for the Next Decade</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair global services analyst Tim Mulrooney shares insights from his residential services report, in which he outlines the various markets poised for growth, such as pest control, HVAC, law...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">480882be-a96f-4803-a56f-05eb7ddef794</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair global services analyst Tim Mulrooney shares insights from his residential services report, in which he outlines the various markets poised for growth, such as pest control, HVAC, lawn care, pool services, and more. Tim also sheds light on several megatrends that are reshaping these markets and should catch the attention of investors.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/480882be-a96f-4803-a56f-05eb7ddef794.mp3"
                length="63725888"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1593</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (July 2023)</title>
            <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (July 2023)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses key economic indicators, the elusive “r-star” interest rate, trends in the housing market, the inflation outlook, and the market’s “fear of m...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e499f3c7-3a18-4235-b096-194b00665bbf</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses key economic indicators, the elusive “r-star” interest rate, trends in the housing market, the inflation outlook, and the market’s “fear of missing out” sentiment. 

*Episode was recorded on July 20, 2023.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e499f3c7-3a18-4235-b096-194b00665bbf.mp3"
                length="65658368"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1641</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Food-as-Medicine</title>
            <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>

                            <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
            
            <itunes:title>Addressing Social Determinants of Health Through Food-as-Medicine</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair healthcare analyst Ryan Daniels dives into his quarterly Healthcare Mosaic report, which focuses on “food as medicine,” an emerging area in addressing social determinants of health. R...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">a80a299a-80b5-48ec-9db9-0f86e264e9f0</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair healthcare analyst Ryan Daniels dives into his quarterly Healthcare Mosaic report, which focuses on “food as medicine,” an emerging area in addressing social determinants of health. Ryan covers the market and regulatory-driven trends driving growth in the food-as-medicine movement across the United States, details the types of food-as-medicine interventions in the market today, explains why food-as-medicine is vital to comprehensive care delivery, and discusses how care providers and payers of all types are embracing the movement at scale.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/a80a299a-80b5-48ec-9db9-0f86e264e9f0.mp3"
                length="21792128"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1362</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (June 2023)</title>
            <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>

                            <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
            
            <itunes:title>Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal (June 2023)</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest CPI data, the ongoing impact of the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight, and his economic outlook for the near and long-term. Additi...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">e40377b2-d005-4308-ba02-47fdc543d96e</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest CPI data, the ongoing impact of the Federal Reserve’s inflation fight, and his economic outlook for the near and long-term. Additionally, Richard provides listeners with macro highlights from William Blair's 43rd Annual Growth Stock Conference and shares insights into attending management teams' assessment of the macroeconomic landscape.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/e40377b2-d005-4308-ba02-47fdc543d96e.mp3"
                length="19117076"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Generative AI: The New Frontier of Automation</title>
            <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>

                            <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
            
            <itunes:title>Generative AI: The New Frontier of Automation</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>William Blair equity research analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Ralph Schackart explore the disruptive, ubiquitous subject of generative AI and its broad implications across the technology sec...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">7a4a7a15-b72e-405e-8c6d-64dcc239db0b</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[William Blair equity research analysts Jason Ader, Arjun Bhatia, and Ralph Schackart explore the disruptive, ubiquitous subject of generative AI and its broad implications across the technology sector, the economy, and society. Leveraging their expertise in infrastructure, SaaS, and the consumer internet space, they deliver a comprehensive discussion tailored for those seeking a deeper understanding of generative AI.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/7a4a7a15-b72e-405e-8c6d-64dcc239db0b.mp3"
                length="23737088"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1484</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
                <item>
            <title>Restaurant Automation: An Idea Whose Time Has Finally Come?</title>
            <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>

            
            <itunes:title>Restaurant Automation: An Idea Whose Time Has Finally Come?</itunes:title>
            <itunes:subtitle>In this inaugural episode, William Blair equity research group heads Sharon Zackfia and Larry De Maria discuss how automation and robotics are expected to have a significant impact on the restauran...</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <guid isPermaLink="false">aa4a76ce-5187-444f-9ea6-bf6e4a9632d0</guid>
            <link></link>
            <description>
                <![CDATA[In this inaugural episode, William Blair equity research group heads Sharon Zackfia and Larry De Maria discuss how automation and robotics are expected to have a significant impact on the restaurant industry by increasing efficiency, consistency, and profitability.]]>
            </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                        <enclosure
                url="https://media.resonaterecordings.com/the-william-blair-thinking-podcast/aa4a76ce-5187-444f-9ea6-bf6e4a9632d0.mp3"
                length="16584320"
                type="audio/mpeg" />
                                    <itunes:duration>1037</itunes:duration>

            <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
            <googleplay:explicit>false</googleplay:explicit>
                    </item>
        
    </channel>
</rss>
