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Pod Leaders
by Thornton Gregory
Welcome to Pod Leaders, the enlightening podcast where we dive deep into the realms of technology, sales, and architecture. Join us on an exciting journey as we interview industry pioneers, thought leaders, and experts who have paved the way in their respective fields. From groundbreaking innovations in the tech world to mastering the art of salesmanship, and the intricacies of architectural design, each episode of Pod Leaders promises to be a captivating exploration of knowledge and experience.Brought to you by www.thorntongregory.com
Episodes
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The Evolution of Aviation & CX with Alexi Thornton
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with aviation veteran and customer experience specialist Alexi Thornton for an inspiring, deep-dive conversation tracking his incredible 30+ year path through the airline and travel tech industries. Alexi reflects on his early...
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Career Transitions & Resilience with Fritz & Nataliya introducing Vialem
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael Thornton welcomes Fritz and Nataliya Oberhummer, co-founders of Vialem, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to help professionals discover, plan, and execute meaningful career transformations. With modern work evolving rapidly—where Gen Z and...
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Tech Evolution: From iPhone Importer to Enterprise Architecture
Change is no longer something to prepare for—it's something to embrace. In this episode of Pod Leaders, Rachael Thornton is joined by Fritz Oberhummer, whose career has taken him from the hospitality industry to founding an iPhone startup, leading commercial growth at Expedia, driving product...
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From Pilot Dreams to Aviation Leadership | Pod Leaders with Julia Reichel
In this episode of Pod Leaders, Rachael Thornton sits down with Julia Reichel, a respected leader in aviation technology, to discuss a career that's been anything but conventional. From dreaming of becoming a pilot and training with British Airways, to navigating the aftermath of 9/11, overcoming...
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Leadership, Resilience & The Future of Work with Christopher Carter
In this episode of Pod Leaders, Rachael Thornton is joined by technology entrepreneur, speaker, author, and CEO Christopher Carter.From starting out with a Commodore VIC-20 and Georgia Tech, to working with SAP, building global businesses, and speaking internationally about AI, Christopher shares...
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Negotiation, Growth & Airlines: Inside Sinead Finn’s Career Story
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with aviation expert Sinead Finn to explore a career shaped by opportunity, creativity, and bold decision-making. Sinead shares her journey from early exposure to the travel industry to spending 13 years at Ryanair, where she played…
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From Aviation Dreams to Tech Leadership: Emma Robertson’s Journey
In this episode of Podleaders by Thornton Gregory, host Rachael Thornton sits down with Emma Robertson to explore her remarkable journey through aviation and technology. From early ambitions of becoming cabin crew to leading global teams in complex tech environments, Emma shares the pivotal...
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What Great Leaders Do Differently – Insights with Dan Fischer
In this episode of Podleaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with Dan Fischer for a powerful conversation on what modern leadership truly demands. From navigating uncertainty to building high-performing, resilient teams, Dan shares the lessons he’s learned through real-world experience — not…
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Breaking Barriers in Airline Tech: A Conversation with Helene Millet
In this episode of Podleaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with airline industry veteran Helene Millet for an inspiring and honest conversation about building a career in aviation technology. Starting her journey in data science at Air France, Helene spent 20 years navigating revenue...
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Inside Airline Transformation: Revenue Management, AI, and the Shift to Offer & Order
In this episode, we explore a career that sits at the heart of airline transformation. From working within global airline groups and joint ventures to leading revenue management initiatives across continents, the conversation traces a journey through traditional airline commerce into AI-driven...
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Handwritten Tickets to AI Retailing: How Sandra Helped Transform Airline Commerce
In this episode, host Rachael sits down with Sandra for a heartfelt and engaging conversation. Together, they explore the experiences that have shaped their lives, the lessons they’re still learning, and the honest moments that shaped where they are. Rachael and Sandra open up about navigating...
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Edward Keelan: Neurodiverse Thinking, Social Mobility & Startup Investing
In this episode, I sit down with Edward Keelan, GTM Operating Partner at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s most active VC firms. Edward shares how growing up with dyslexia shaped his education, career, and mindset — from early struggles to earning a distinction at Oxford. We explore why...
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Lifting the hood on the CDP discussion with Matthew Niederberger
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Simon Gregory welcomes Matt to discuss the dynamic world of MarTech and the importance of creating a platform for meaningful conversations in the industry. Simon, a seasoned expert in recruitment for MarTech and CDP companies, shares his journey over the last...
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Flight Path to the Future: Innovation and Change with Veronica Hull
In this episode of Pod Leaders, Veronica Hull shares her extensive journey in the airline industry, reflecting on over 20 years of experience. She discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her early inspiration from airport and airline television shows in the 90s. The...
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Sales Enablement for two of the fastest growth companies in the history of SaaS
In this latest episode of the PodLeaders series, host Simon Gregory sits down with Sales Enablement expert Giles Giddings to explore the pivotal role of enablement in scaling two of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history—ServiceNow and Snowflake.Giles shares his first-hand experience of...
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Decoding Airline Retailing: A Deep Dive with Mark Lenahan
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host and guest Mark Lenahan dive into the intricacies of the airline industry, focusing on modern retailing. Mark shares insights gained from his 20 years in the industry, discussing the complexities and changes in airline retailing, including key acronyms like NDC...
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Cracking the Enterprise Code: Strategies for Moving Upmarket
In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Govan, a seasoned CRO and Revenue Legend, with a track record at Dynamic Yield, Sailthru, Hitachi, and many other top SaaS companies. Dave shares his insights on cracking the enterprise code and scaling upmarket. Over the 60 minutes, he delves into real life...
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How do you take a stalling business to the “magic markers” that set them up for exit - Roy Jugessur
In this episode, Roy Juggaseur shares insights from his impressive career in leadership roles at Selligent and Experian, discussing key milestones, lessons learned, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership. He delves into effective change management, navigating cross-border...
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The Opportunities & Challenges of Scaling a Business from $25m to +$300m ARR - Charlie Kennedy
In this episode of PodLeaders, host Simon Gregory sits down with Charlie Kennedy to explore the incredible journey of scaling a SaaS business from $25M to over $300M in ARR. Charlie shares his first-hand experience at Brandwatch, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities of...
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Navigating the Airline Industry: Insights from Mark Lenahan
In this episode of Podleaders, host Rachel welcomes Mark Lenahan, a seasoned professional in the airline industry. Mark shares his unique journey, starting from his early days as a software engineer without a college degree to his extensive career in tech and aviation. He discusses his initial...
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From Venice to AWS: Massimo Morin's Journey in Travel Tech
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael Thornton sits down with Massimo Morin, the Global Head of Travel at AWS. Massimo shares his journey in the travel and hospitality sector, starting the AWS travel and hospitality practice seven and a half years ago with a small team focused on...
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Building remote high-performing revenue GTM teams
In this episode of PodLeaders, host Simon Gregory is joined by Micah Fox, VP of Sales EMEA at mParticle. Micah shares valuable insights on "building high-performing GTM teams in a remote setting. "With over a decade of experience at Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, and now mParticle, Micah...
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Nick Ashton and Rachael talk through his wild journey across Countries, Airlines, Alliances and Partnerships
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Nick Ashton from Protect Group shares insights into his unique journey and experiences within the industry. He has had quite a journey so far, in both roles and locations! Join us as we delve into Nick's background, his travels, and his vision for making a…
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An investigation to Oana's career journey and a chat on partnerships - what are they and how do they benefit the airline industry?
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael sits down with Oana, a seasoned professional from the airline technology industry, to discuss her nearly 20-year career journey. Oana shares her experiences at Amadeus, where she played a pivotal role in developing and deploying innovative IT solutions...
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From PNR to Order Management: Revolutionising Airline Retailing with Ann
In this episode of Pod Leaders, host Rachael welcomes industry leader, Ann to discuss her extensive journey through the travel and airline sectors. Ann reflects on her beginnings in corporate travel and shares her passion for Airline Retailing. With a wealth of experience working for over 20...
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The Entrepreneurial Hustle: Phil Norton's Path to Creating Leave Dates
In this episode of Podleaders, host Thornton Gregory welcomes Phil Norton, an experienced professional with a diverse corporate background. Phil shares his journey through various roles within Avis, highlighting the significant changes and opportunities he encountered during his years in the...
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Building high-performing and world-class revenue teams
In this episode titled "Building High-Performing and World-Class Revenue Teams," we interview GTM executive Louis Fernandes. Louis shares his expertise on assembling top-tier revenue teams, offering insights into the strategies and principles that drive high performance and sustainable growth.…
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The Past Present and Future of Airline Retailing : an interview with Boris Padovan
In this episode, host Rachael welcomes Boris Padovan, a seasoned expert in airline and airport IT, who shares insights from his extensive 20-plus year career in the industry. Boris recounts his journey, starting with his first position at Swiss Air, where he managed sales related to e-business...
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Scaling EMEA ARR : Insights from 3 x GM Europe
"Scaling EMEA ARR: Insights from 3x GM Europe" we have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Schirrmacher, a seasoned GTM executive with three stints as General Manager for Europe for companies like Bloomreach, FAST and Narvar. He shares his unique strategies for accelerating revenue across EMEA...
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Building EMEA ARR : Insights from VP/GM EMEA - Jamie Clohesy
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Clohesy to discuss his remarkable career journey, transitioning from the military into the SaaS scale up industry. Jamie shares his experiences in leadership roles at Localytics and Yotpo, where he helped scale Yotpo from a small team and increased regional...
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Unlocking the EMEA Market for US vendors: Insights from a 3 x VP EMEA
In this episode of PodLeaders, we welcome Iain Masson, who has an intriguing personal journey and extensive experience in leading multiple scale-up ventures through their EMEA market entry. Iain shares valuable insights from his time at TrueFit and Branch and discusses his approach to building...
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Scaling Success: Insights from a Global Revenue Leader - Steve Melamed
New PodLeaders Episode: Featuring Steve Melamed In this exciting episode, we welcome Steve Melamed, a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in driving revenue for companies like Responsys, Brightedge, Selligent, Livewire Commerce, Adara, Twilio, and most recently, DevRev in the AI space....
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Going from 0 - 1 in the DACH Region ~~ S1 | Ep22~~
In this episode, Simon Gregory welcomes Alex to discuss going from zero to one in the German-Austrian-Switzerland region, focusing on the DAC region. Simon, a director of Thornton Gregory, a recruitment company specializing in marketing tech, scale-ups, and startups, delves into the challenges...
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CRO’s perspective on the Importance of value & impact being measured in the sales process
In this episode, Simon and Joe discuss the importance of measuring value and impact in the sales process from renewals to expansions. Simon, a director of a recruitment company specializing in MarTech, shares insights on driving revenue, securing bigger deals, and creating predictability in…
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How to find Product Market Fit & use The RVP PlayBook to Scale a SaaS Business with Richard King ~~ S1 | Ep22~~
In this episode of the Pod Leaders Podcast, Richard discusses how companies can find product market fit and scale their SaaS businesses using the RVP playbook. Co-authored with Jason Creane, the playbook offers valuable insights for sales and revenue leaders in the Enterprise B2B Software space....
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The art of building a best-in-class outbound sales engine ~~S1 | Ep21~~
In this episode, Mike and Simon catch up on their busy schedules and discuss the positive market trends they are seeing. They share insights on outbound sales, business development, and career perspectives based on their experiences. The episode delves into valuable lessons learned from working…
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Unlocking EMEA Market Success: Strategies for Team Building and Growth ~~S1 | Ep20~~
In this episode, David Woods shares his wisdom and insights on unlocking EMEA market success strategies for team building growth. With a background in MarTech and mobile software, David's experience in disruptive companies offers valuable perspectives for professionals at all stages of their...
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The Enablement Edge with Andrea Abbate ~~S1 | Ep19~~
In this episode, Simon chats with Andrea about the dynamic world of sales enablement. Andrea, who leads global sales enablement teams, shares insights on the importance of this function in today's market. They discuss various topics such as go-to-market strategies, customer success, pre-sales...
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Unveiling the World of AI with James Hocking ~~S1 | Ep18~~
On this episode of Pod Leaders, host Thornton Gregory welcomes James Hocking, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. They discuss James' background, including his early start with programming at the age of six and his transition into roles like Director of...
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What should growth GTM look like in a new world? with Supratim ~~ S1 | Ep17~~
Exploring the theme of "What should growth GTM look like in the new world?" this episode features a conversation between Simon and Supratim. Supratim shares insights on the changing dynamics in the market and the challenges of understanding growth metrics in today's landscape. Simon, a director…
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Adapting to Industry Changes: The Evolving Role of Professional Service & Customer Success ~~ S1 | Ep16~~
Join us in this episode of Pod Leaders, where Simon Gregory talks with Rajiv Gandhi, Director Professional Services at Redpoint Global Inc. Redpoint helps innovative companies ignite the full potential of data to drive superior customer experiences across the enterprise. The Redpoint CDP creates...
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Adapting to Industry Changes: The Evolving Role of Pre Sales with Conrad Bennett ~~ S1 | Ep15~~
In this episode of PodLeaders, Simon is joined by Conrad Bennett, a guest with unique experiences in Pre-Sales Consulting and Solutions Consulting. He has consistently build high performing teams across his carreer and worked for some amazing companies including WebTrends (acquired by Oracle),...
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Creating a Culture of Empathy and Understanding with Sarah Hillman ~~ S1 | Ep14~~
During this podcast, Rachael interviews Sarah Hillman - Technology Director at the Travel Corporation. Sarah shares insights into the Travel Corporation, a family-owned group of around 40 travel brands. She discusses her role as the Director of Technology for CRM and data and how she got to where...
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The Importance of Outbound Sales in a Crowded Market with Mark O'Brien ~~ S1 | Ep13~~
During this podcast, Simon interviews Mark O'Brien who has a diverse background in business development and outbound strategies. We discuss the topic of GTM (Go-to-Market) and provide valuable insights for listeners. In this episode, we also delve into the world of AI and automation at scale.…
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Authenticity at Work - Why it pays to be True to Yourself with Maike Haberkorn ~~ S1 | Ep12 ~~
In this episode, for our Gender Parity in MarTech Series, host Nusrat Khan dives into the importance of authenticity in the workplace and how it can impact your career. Our guest Maike Haberkorn, a Sales Director at MoEngage, shares her insights on building a community with your colleagues,...
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Empowering Women in MarTech: Insights from Industry Leaders with Jasmin Guthmann ~~ S1 | Ep11 ~~
In this episode, host Nusrat Khan dives into the important topic of gender parity in the SaaS industry. Nusrat shares her realization of the lack of women leaders within her sector and her journey to seek out and connect with inspiring women in the field. Joining her is special guest Jasmine...
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Prospecting Powerhouse: Strategies for Growth with James Pritchard at Lunio ~~ S1 | Ep10~~
During this podcast, Simon interviews James Pritchard, Head Of Outbound & Head of Sales Development at Lunio! They discuss James' background and hobbies, which include mountaineering and mountain biking. James shares his passion for outdoor activities and how they bring him joy and a sense of...
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How to Win at Gamification with Andreas Fabricius at Playable ~~ S1 | Ep9 ~~
In this episode, host Nusrat Khan explores the concept of gamification in marketing and its increasing popularity. They discuss how gamification is being used to unlock the "dopamine effect" in consumers in various industries to drive engagement and its projected growth in the coming years.…
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Unveiling the Hard-Hitting Topics in MarTech and SaaS - with Neill Brookman ~~ S1 | Ep8 ~~
In this episode, host Simon Gregory interviews Neill Brookman, an industry expert and thought leader in the MarTech and SaaS space. They discuss the importance of knowledge sharing and the value of building a strong network. Neill's vast experience and expertise are highlighted through numerous...
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Emerging Trends in Data-Driven Marketing: A Peek into the Future - with James Lamb ~~ S1 | Ep7 ~~
In this episode, host Simon Gregory interviews James Lamb, a marketing expert with a unique perspective on data-driven marketing. James shares his experiences working in both the AdTech and MarTech spaces, as well as his current role in Loop Horizon. They discuss emerging trends in data-driven...
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Welcome to Pod Leaders, the enlightening podcast where we dive deep into the realms of technology, sales, and architecture. Join us on an exciting journey as we interview industry pioneers, thought leaders, and experts who have paved the way in their respective fields. From groundbreaking innovations in the tech world to mastering the art of salesmanship, and the intricacies of architectural design, each episode of Pod Leaders promises to be a captivating exploration of knowledge and experience.Brought to you by www.thorntongregory.com
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