The World Cup of Business
From HR Happy Hour Network by HR Happy Hour Network
June 12, 2026 · 39 min · Season 18 · Episode 20
About this episode
Hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer simulate a World Cup of Business featuring major tech companies competing with strategic moves and insights.
The World Cup of Business Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Summary Join this episode of The Play By Play, where hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer walk through an engaging and humorous simulation of the World Cup of Business, where major tech companies compete in a virtual tournament filled with strategic moves, AI-powered tactics, and industry insights. Discover how innovation, branding, and technology determine the ultimate champion in this lively, unpredictable event. Listen in! Chapters 00:00 World Cup Excitement and Overview 03:05 Game Simulation Begins 12:24 Match Highlights and Analysis 18:54 Final Match and Tournament Wrap-Up 21:43 Semi-Final Round 30:20 The Final Showdown 35:08 Conclusion and Reflections on the Tournament Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. Every year, companies spin their wheels searching externally for senior leaders. Meanwhile, their next VP is already on their payroll. Recognized by peers, but overlooked on the org chart. Future…
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Hosts: Jack McFarlane, Nick Schlemmer
Topics covered
- World Cup of Business
- tech companies
- AI-powered tactics
- innovation
- branding
- industry insights
Keywords
- World Cup
- business simulation
- tech competition
- AI tactics
- innovation
- branding
- industry insights
Sponsors
Workhuman
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