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If/Then

Kevin Cool

Booking Overview

An academic interview podcast focused on Stanford GSB faculty research in leadership, strategy, business, and emerging forces such as artificial intelligence, with external guests typically being university researchers and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include professors, economists, organizational-behavior researchers, and authors with significant original research or demonstrated expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is faculty-led and closely tied to Stanford GSB.

Metrics

Episodes: 59

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.8M subscribers

Instagram: 242.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

stanfordgsbpodcasts@stanford.edu

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Host

Kevin Cool - Senior editor at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, economists, organizational-behavior researchers, and other recognized experts with original research on leadership, strategy, business, technology, economics, or public policy.
Required Achievements:  
Peer-reviewed or widely cited research, Faculty appointment at a leading university, Published books or influential research papers, Recognized expertise in a consequential business or societal issue

Recent Guest Discussions

Robert MacCoun - Critical Thinking, Probabilistic Thinking, Intellectual Humility, Civil Discourse, Scientific Reasoning, And Deliberative Democracy.

Douglas Guilbeault - Human Versus Machine Intelligence, Satisficing, Optimization, Large Language Models, AI Limitations, And The Relationship Between Randomness And Insight.

Chad Jones - Ai-driven Economic Growth, Automation, Abundance, Catastrophic Risk, Labor, Inequality, And The Future Of Work.

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Strategy, Decision Making, Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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An AI@GSB Special: Demis Hassabis Thinks We’re in the ‘Foothills of the Singularity’

September 23, 2026

When Demis Hassabis pitched DeepMind to a few venture capitalists back in 2010, the business plan was almost comically audacious. “Step one: Solve intelligence. Step two: Use it to solve everything else,” he recalls in a conversation at Stanford Graduate School of Business with Stanford University President Jonathan Levin. “And people were quite confused. But we really meant it.”Sixteen years later, the “broad arcs” of that plan have gone “unbelievably well,” says Hassabis, a chess prodigy tu...

Think Fast Talk Smart: "What Other People Teach You About Your Communication"

August 26, 2026

What if purpose is what drives us to act, but meaning comes from how those actions affect other people?This week on If/Then, we’re sharing a conversation between two Stanford GSB colleagues: Think Fast, Talk Smart host Matt Abrahams and organizational behavior professor Brian Lowery.Recorded live at Stanford’s LEAD Me2We event, Matt and Brian explore the difference between purpose and meaning, why meaning is rooted in our relationships with others, and how the way we show up shapes the people...

Stanford Legal: "The Importance of Critical Thinking and Civil Discourse in Today's Polarized World"

July 08, 2026

How do you engage effectively across deep disagreement without shutting down the conversation?This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode from our colleagues at Stanford Legal, the podcast from Stanford Law School that looks at the cases, questions, and conflicts shaping public life.In a world where confidence is rewarded and humility can feel like a liability, Stanford Law professor Robert MacCoun argues for something radical: fewer unwavering opinions, more critical reflection, and a bet...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with If/Then?

If/Then is hosted by Kevin Cool. Its publicly listed email is stanfordgsbpodcasts@stanford.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for If/Then?

The publicly listed email for If/Then: stanfordgsbpodcasts@stanford.edu.

How many listeners does If/Then have?

Podseeker estimates If/Then reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for If/Then?

If/Then typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University professors, economists, organizational-behavior researchers, and other recognized experts with original research on leadership, strategy, business, technology, economics, or public policy. Common among recent guests: Peer-reviewed or widely cited research; Faculty appointment at a leading university; Published books or influential research papers. Recent guests include Robert MacCoun, Douglas Guilbeault, and Chad Jones.

How hard is it to get booked on If/Then?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does If/Then cover?

Recent episodes cover Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Strategy, Decision Making, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

stanfordgsbpodcasts@stanford.edu

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