Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
Welcome to the Insights Xchange podcast, brought to you by Cactus Communications (CACTUS). Hosted by Nikesh Gosalia, this podcast is your guide to the world of research and academic publishing. Tune in to hear lively discussions with experts from the academic and publishing realms.
Earlier known as All Things SciComm, the new series covers a variety of topics, from the latest trends in academic publishing to critical issues faced by researchers in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join us for insightful conversations and expert perspectives that will help you navigate the exciting world of academia. Whether you're a researcher, publisher, or just curious about academic insights, this podcast hopes to be your go-to source for understanding the evolving landscape of academic publishing.
Stay ahead, stay informed, and let's explore the fascinating world of research and knowledge together!
Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research
As AI Redefines Research and Users Demand More, Can Scholarly Publishing Platforms Become Strategic Allies?
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Will Schweitzer, CEO of Silverchair, to explore the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly publishing platforms. With decades of experience spanning product leadership, publishing strategy, and platform innovation, Will offers an unfiltered look at the industry’s most pressing challenges—and where true opportunity lies.
From the rise of non-human traffic and AI disruption to modularity myths, research integrity, and leadership in uncertain times—this episode explores how platforms can become strategic allies in a changing ecosystem. He also discusses Silverchair’s acquisition of ScholarOne, the tension between innovation and platform stability, and the challenges smaller publishers face in a complex, fast-moving ecosystem.
Join us for a sharp, insightful look at the future of scholarly infrastructure—grounded in real experience, not just theory.
Social media links
Nikesh Gosalia:
www.linkedin.com/in/nikeshgosalia/
Will Schweitzer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wschweitzer/
Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Will Schweitzer discussed with Nikesh in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at insightsxchange@cactusglobal.com
Silverchair | https://www.silverchair.com/
SAGE Publishing | https://www.sagepub.com/
AAAS – American Association for the Advancement of Science | https://www.aaas.org/
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins | https://lww.com/pages/default.aspx
American Psychological Association (APA) | https://www.apa.org/
Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) | https://www.sspnet.org/
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | https://www.aap.org
Potsdam Science Park (PSP) | https://potsdam-sciencepark.de/en/
Wolters Kluwer | https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en-in
NIH – National Institutes of Health | https://www.nih.gov/
NSF – National Science Foundation | https://www.nsf.gov/
Council of Science Editors | https://www.councilscienceeditors.org/
Company of Biologists | https://www.biologists.com/
Princeton University | https://www.princeton.edu/
Cloudflare | https://www.cloudflare.com/
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