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The DS Show
by Daanish Soomar
Welcome to The DS Show, hosted by Daanish Soomar, a seasoned consultant and thought leader in the media and entertainment industry. This podcast delves into the complexities and nuances of both the creative and business sides of the sector, featuring enlightening conversations with experts and innovators. From unraveling the latest trends in media to diving deep into finance best practices, The DS Show offers a panoramic view of the industry's dynamic landscape. Designed to provoke thought and inspire action, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the driving forces beh
Episodes
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Episode 26: Jofi Alexander, Regional Director - Africa @ Anaplan
In Episode 26 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Jofi Alexander, Regional Director of Anaplan Africa, to explore a remarkable career journey that spans over three decades of leadership, innovation, and transformation in enterprise performance management. From his early days pioneering…
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Episode 25: Eoin McMillan, Founder @ Sourcetable
In episode 25 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Eoin McMillan, Founder & CEO of Sourcetable, to explore how he’s reimagining the spreadsheet for the AI era. With over a decade of experience in startups across technical and operational roles, Eoin shares his journey from consulting and...
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Episode 24: Ash Jain, CEO of Accelytics Consulting
In episode 24 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Ash Jain, CEO of Accelytics Consulting, to explore a career spanning more than 25 years in enterprise performance management (EPM) and business transformation. From starting in computer science to building and leading boutique...
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Episode 23: Shell Black, President of ShellBlack.com
In episode 23 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Shell Black, President of ShellBlack.com and a Salesforce MVP Hall of Fame, to unpack a journey that spans two decades of growth, community leadership, and scaling a boutique consultancy into a financial services powerhouse. Shell shares...
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Episode 22: Neil Thomas, SVP, Applications - Finance & Workforce @ Anaplan
In episode 22 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Neil Thomas, Senior Vice President of Finance and Workforce Applications at Anaplan, to explore a remarkable career spanning four decades across finance, sales, and enterprise software innovation. From his early days at Johnson & Johnson...
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Episode 21: Dana Therrien, Vice President, SPM Advisory @ Anaplan
In this episode of The DS Show, Daanish sits down with Dana Therrien, VP of Sales Performance Management (SPM) Advisory at Anaplan. Dana shares his 25+ year journey through the world of sales and revenue operations, from leading global orgs to driving strategy at Forrester and now Anaplan. They...
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Episode 20: Calvin Magondo, Product Manager @ Anaplan
In this episode, Daanish sits down with Calvin Magondo, Product Manager at Anaplan, to unpack his career journey, the art of product management, and what it takes to design with the end user in mind. Calvin shares how he transitioned into product, his early work in social entrepreneurship, and...
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Episode 19: Timothy Brennan, Revenue Performance Applications @ Anaplan
In episode 19 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Timothy Brennan, Chief Revenue Officer at Anaplan, to explore the future of enterprise planning and the evolving role of technology in strategic decision-making. Tim shares his journey from consulting to leading go-to-market strategy at...
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Episode 18: Ghazala Kabani, Clinical Operations Consultant @ Integrity ClinOps Consulting
In episode 18 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Ghazala Kabani, a seasoned Clinical Operations Consultant and founder of Integrity ClinOps Consulting. With over 25 years of experience spanning hospitals, CROs, biotech, and pharma, Ghazala shares her remarkable journey into clinical...
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Episode 17: Subbu Kuchibhotla, Chief Customer Officer @ Sensible
In episode 17 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar is joined by Subbu Kuchibhotla, former Global Managing Partner of Sales Strategy & Customer Success at Anaplan and a dynamic executive with deep roots in innovation, startups, and enterprise transformation. Subbu shares his unique journey—from leading...
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Episode 16: Iver Van De Zand, Vice President Product Management @ Anaplan
In episode 16 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Iver van de Zand, Vice President of Product Management at Anaplan, to explore his remarkable career journey from analytics leadership at SAP to his current role driving Anaplan’s product vision. Iver shares how he’s built a loyal…
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Episode 15: Darrell Cross: EVP Finance @ FOX Entertainment Studios
In episode 15 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Darrell Cross, EVP of Finance at FOX Entertainment Studios. With over 15 years of experience across companies like MarVista, Wild Card, and Deluxe Media, Darrell shares his career journey from CFO roles to leading finance at one of the...
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Episode 14: Kirill Kuznetsov, Finance Transformation Manager @ DSI
In episode 14 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar welcomes Kirill Kuznetsov, Finance Transformation Manager and Certified Master Anaplanner at DSI Consulting. Kirill brings deep expertise in extended planning and analysis (xP&A), having led Anaplan implementations across industries like FMCG, energy,...
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Episode 13: Jesse Walkin, Chief Revenue Officer @ Codex Recruitment
In episode 13 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar sits down with Jesse Walklin, Chief Revenue Officer at Codex Recruitment and a key voice in the Anaplan talent ecosystem. With nearly a decade of experience building high-performing teams across EPM technologies, Jesse offers a unique perspective on…
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Episode 12: Ben Ashwell-Fryer, Senior Biotech Executive @ DSI
In episode 12 of The DS Show, Daanish Soomar welcomes Ben Ashwell-Fryer, a seasoned finance executive and former VP of Finance at Exscientia, to explore the intersection of biotech, finance, and technology. With a career spanning scale-ups like Immunocore, BenevolentAI, and most recently…
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Episode 11: Chetan Alsisaria, Co-Founder & CEO @ Polestar Solutions
In episode 11 of "The DS Show," Daanish Soomar hosts Chetan Alsisaria, CEO and Founder of Polestar Solutions, who brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, business intelligence, and technology solutions. Chetan shares his career story, starting from his early days at top consulting…
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Episode 10: Caleb Maxson, CEO and Founder @ Openvale Group
In episode 10 of "The DS Show," Daanish Soomar sits down with Caleb Maxson, Founder and CEO of Openvale Group, to explore the intersections of functional and technical skillsets in the Anaplan ecosystem. Caleb shares his extensive background in strategic finance and analytics across various...
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Episode 9: Seyma Tas, Master Anaplanner and Community Boss @ Caliber Collision
In episode 9 of "The DS Show," Daanish Soomar welcomes Seyma Tas, a Master Anaplanner and the Anaplan Product Owner at Caliber Collision, to discuss her extensive experience in the Anaplan ecosystem. Seyma shares her journey from her early days in data analysis and education, leading to her…
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Episode 8: Karim Lameer, Head of Biotech @ DSI
In episode 8 of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar is joined by Karim Lameer, the dedicated Head of Biotech at DSI Consulting, who shares his comprehensive journey and insights within the Anaplan ecosystem. Karim discusses his progression from being an Anaplan customer and consultant to...
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Episode 7: Mitch Aist, Certified Master Anaplanner
In episode 7 of "The DS Show," Daanish Soomar converses with Mitch Aist, a Master Anaplanner and Solution Architect renowned for his dedication to enhancing business planning processes through Connected Planning and cloud-based tools. Mitch's extensive experience in leading Anaplan Center of...
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Episode 6: Clarissa Hassfurder, Certified Master Anaplanner & Founder of Double10 Consulting
In this compelling episode of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar welcomes Clarissa Hassfurder, a Certified Master Anaplanner and the founder of Double10 Consulting, to share her unique journey through the Anaplan ecosystem. Clarissa's path from being a customer of Anaplan, to a consultant, and...
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Episode 5: Sourjya Rudra, Co-Founder @ PlanFlamingo
In episode 5 of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar sits down with Sourjya Rudra, Co-Founder & PlanFlamingo, for a deep dive into the Anaplan Ecosystem and the varied pathways it offers. The conversation unfolds to reveal the day-to-day realities and challenges of leading a company, offering...
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Episode 4: Steven Barry, Director | Global Alliances Lead at Cervello
In this enlightening episode of "The DS Show," Daanish Soomar engages with Steven Barry, the Director and Global Alliances Lead at Cervello, for an in-depth post-mortem of the 2024 Anaplan Kickoff Conference. They dive into a balanced discussion, highlighting the innovations and updates that…
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Episode 3: David Smith, Principal Product Manger @ Kaleidoscope.com
In this captivating episode of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar delves into the world of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) with guest David Smith, Principal Product Manager at Kaleidoscope.com. Working closely with Michael Gould, a renowned EPM software founder, David is at the forefront…
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Episode 2: Misbah Ansari, CEO of MizLogix
In this episode of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar welcomes Misbah Ansari, Certified Master Anaplanner and CEO of MizLogix, to discuss the intricacies and rewards of working within the Anaplan ecosystem. Misbah sheds light on the day-to-day realities of being an Anaplan Consultant…
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Episode 1: Geoff Lyn, Senior Vice President of FP&A at Mar Vista Entertainment, a FOX Entertainment Company
In this inaugural episode of "The DS Show," host Daanish Soomar sits down with Geoff Lyn, Senior Vice President of FP&A at Mar Vista Entertainment, to explore the evolving landscape of the media and entertainment industry. Together, they delve into the implications of ongoing sector…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The DS Show, hosted by Daanish Soomar, a seasoned consultant and thought leader in the media and entertainment industry. This podcast delves into the complexities and nuances of both the creative and business sides of the sector, featuring enlightening conversations with experts and innovators. From unraveling the latest trends in media to diving deep into finance best practices, The DS Show offers a panoramic view of the industry's dynamic landscape. Designed to provoke thought and inspire action, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the driving forces beh
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