Marketer of the Month

Building the Next Generation of Creative TechnologistsIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares how they’re rebuilding creative technology from within.Working alongside amazing people, the focus is on nurturing a new kind of talent, creatives first, technologists second 🎨🤖Instead of outsourcing innovation, WPP is investing in developing in-house talent through partnerships with leaders like Google, Meta, and Microsoft.The goal?👉 Build an “army” of creative technologists👉 Blend artistic thinking with cutting-edge tech👉 Drive innovation from within 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeTech #Innovation #FutureOfWork

Email: The Most Underrated Marketing ChannelIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, highlights why email remains one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, channels.While email often sits quietly in the background, it’s actually one of the most personal and high-impact touchpoints in a user’s life 📧For marketers and broadcasters, this is where real engagement happens, reaching users, bringing them back, and driving repeat interactions.The insight?👉 Email isn’t outdated👉 It’s foundational to customer relationshipsSometimes the most powerful channels are the ones we take for granted 🚀Listen to the full podcast now-https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #EmailMarketing #CustomerEngagement #DigitalMarketing

From Craftsmanship to Scalable SystemsIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares a key lesson in scaling engineering.In the early days, success came from brilliant generalist engineers building highly crafted systems 🛠️But as companies grow, you can’t just “scale engineers,” you need to scale systems.The mindset shift?👉 Don’t just build for today👉 Build for 10x, 100x, even 1000x growth👉 Ask: Where will this break at scale?True scalability comes from embedding craftsmanship into systems. not relying on individuals 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya #Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #Engineering #Scalability #TechLeadership

The Evolution of AI LearningIn this clip, Martin Riedmiller, Research Scientist & Controls Team Lead at Google DeepMind, reflects on groundbreaking AI projects that shaped his journey.From building end-to-end systems that could learn 50+ Atari games 🎮 to training robots that learn complex behaviors through play 🤖, the focus has been on pushing the boundaries of learning systems.One of the most ambitious leaps? Applying Reinforcement Learning to a real fusion reactor, an incredibly high-risk, collaborative effort requiring expertise across multiple domains ⚡It’s a story of scaling intelligence, from games to real-world scientific breakthroughs. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Martin-Riedmiller #Outgrow #Podcast #DeepMind #AI #ReinforcementLearning #Innovation #FutureOfAI

Rethinking Email: One Platform, Many WorldsIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, shares a powerful vision for the future of email.Instead of siloed experiences, the goal is interoperability, building technology that works seamlessly across platforms like Gmail and Outlook. 📧Why? Because email isn’t just a tool, it’s a long-term digital identity that people deeply value.The idea is simple:👉 Don’t force users to change how they use email👉 Enhance the experience across ecosystemsIt’s about making email smarter, more connected, and more meaningful, without disrupting what already works. 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #EmailInnovation #Interoperability #DigitalExperience

AI for Better & Sustainable ProductsIn this clip, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, shares how AI is transforming product innovation.From identifying the right formulations for higher-quality products to discovering sustainable packaging alternatives, AI helps narrow down possibilities faster and smarter 🌱By leveraging data science and advanced models, organizations can now balance performance and sustainability, without compromising either.The future of innovation?👉 Smarter products👉 Sustainable choices👉 Powered by AI 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Dr-Satyajit-Wattamwar#Outgrow #Podcast #Unilever #AI #Sustainability #ProductInnovation #DataScience

Why AI Needs Standards Like ISO/IEC 8183In this clip, Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba!, explains the importance of ISO/IEC 8183 in shaping responsible AI.This standard acts as a foundation for the AI data lifecycle, helping businesses design, manage, and optimize AI projects while ensuring ethical data usage 📊It also addresses critical challenges like bias, data quality, and risk management, making it a key reference point for both organizations and policymakers.Beyond just guidance, it’s a step toward building trust, accountability, and consistency in how AI is developed and deployed. 🌍 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-matthew-blakemore #Outgrow #Podcast #MatthewBlakemore #AICaramba #AIStandards #ResponsibleAI #DataGovernance

No Two Days in Tech Are the SameIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares what makes his role so exciting. There’s no such thing as a typical day.Surrounded by diverse creative technologists, conversations can range from AI to VR, robotics, or virtual production, sometimes all in the same day 🤖🎨Working across multiple agencies means constantly tackling new challenges, while initiatives like WPP’s creative technology apprenticeship bring in fresh talent and future-ready skills.It’s this constant variety and exposure to new ideas that keeps the passion alive. 🔥Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeTech #FutureOfWork #Innovation

What Breaks When You ScaleIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares a hard truth about scaling. As organizations grow, from 10 to 100 to 1000+, everything starts to break.People, processes, systems, and software all face new and unexpected challenges. ⚠️But within that chaos lies the biggest learning opportunity. The key is to build sustainable foundations, strong people, resilient processes, and scalable systems that can evolve with growth.Because scaling isn’t just about getting bigger, it’s about building things that don’t break under pressure. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya#Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #Scaling #EngineeringLeadership #StartupGrowth

Reimagining the Inbox ExperienceIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo, talks about a renaissance moment for the company, starting with Yahoo Mail 📧While many digital products have rapidly evolved, email has seen relatively limited innovation. Harish sees this as a huge opportunity to rethink the inbox from the ground up.The focus is on connecting product, partners, and user experience, creating an inbox that feels truly different, more valuable, and tailored to modern consumer needs.👉 Move beyond generic inboxes👉 Deliver meaningful, differentiated experiencesBecause the inbox deserves more than just functionality, it needs innovation 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #ProductInnovation #EmailMarketing #ConsumerExperience

Why Digital Experiences Drive Consumer Connection”In this clip, Funs Jacobs, former Senior Director of Innovation at Monks and Founder of Brand of Insiders, explains why digital experiences are becoming central to modern consumer engagement.As the world becomes increasingly virtual, brands must find new ways to build deeper relationships, and digital experiences are one of the most powerful tools to do that 🌐From immersive activations in virtual worlds and gaming platforms 🎮 to experiences built across owned web spaces, these touchpoints are now a critical part of innovation and long-term brand strategy 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Funs-Jacobs #Outgrow #Podcast #FunsJacobs #DigitalExperience #ConsumerEngagement #BrandInnovation #VirtualWorlds

Building AI with Clear GuardrailsIn this clip, John Hearty, Vice President & Head of AI Governance at Mastercard, explains how Mastercard ensures responsible AI development through strong guiding principles.Their systems are built around being functional, inclusive, and transparent, creating a shared foundation for everyone involved. 🤝Mastercard also works closely with suppliers upfront to clearly define expectations, helping all teams build with confidence and alignment.The goal isn’t to block innovation, it’s to create guardrails that enable responsible progress while keeping trust at the center. 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-John-Hearty #Outgrow #Podcast #JohnHearty #Mastercard #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #TrustInAI #Innovation

Bridging AI and the Human Side of LeadershipIn this clip, Dianna Wilusz, Vice President of People Experience & Operations at SoftBank Robotics America, highlights the role leaders play in connecting technology with the human side of organizations.From ensuring ethics, compliance, and data security 🔐 to fostering critical thinking and encouraging teams to explore beyond their core roles, leadership is key to responsible AI adoption.Her perspective: true transformation happens when leaders balance innovation with human awareness, creating a bridge between what technology can do and what people should do. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-dianna-wilusz #Outgrow #Podcast #DiannaWilusz #SoftBankRobotics #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #ResponsibleAI

Scaling Without Losing the Startup MindsetIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares how Uber maintains its early-stage mindset, even at massive scale.Despite growing to thousands of engineers, the focus remains the same:👉 Understand the business👉 Move fast👉 Maintain a high-quality barBut as organizations grow, success depends on more than execution; it requires alignment and influence. Understanding stakeholder needs, their constraints, and the “why” behind requests becomes critical to building effectively together 🤝Scaling isn’t just about systems, it’s about collaboration and mindset 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya #Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #EngineeringLeadership #ScalingTeams #StartupMindset

Reimagining Yahoo for the Modern ConsumerIn this clip, Harish Sarma, Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, shares why joining Yahoo at a pivotal moment felt deeply personal.He sees a unique opportunity to redefine products like Yahoo Mail as truly consumer-first experiences, ones that go beyond utility and deliver real value in people’s lives 📧Reflecting on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, he notes that while they entertain, they don’t always help users move closer to their goals.The opportunity?👉 Build platforms that don’t just engage, but actually add meaningful value to everyday life 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #ProductStrategy #ConsumerTech #DigitalPlatforms

Scaling AI Starts with Data & ValueIn this clip, Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, explains how organizations can effectively scale AI.The starting point is simple: wherever there’s data, there’s potential for AI 📊From there, it’s about identifying the right business processes, mapping value, and uncovering hidden opportunities, especially in data silos that were previously unused.By looking across the entire value chain, organizations can strategically apply AI to streamline operations and drive meaningful impact 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Rakesh-Doddamane #Outgrow #Podcast #RakeshDoddamane #Philips #GenerativeAI #DataStrategy #AITransformation

The Hidden Cost of AI: EnergyIn this clip, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, highlights an often-overlooked challenge of AI: its energy consumption.Even simple interactions with AI models require energy, which adds up at scale ⚡Andy emphasizes the need for innovation to reduce these costs quickly, especially as AI becomes more embedded in everyday life.The future of AI isn’t just about capability, it’s also about sustainability and responsibility 🌍Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #AI #Sustainability #GreenTech #FutureOfAI

🎙️ Everything Begins With the CustomerSophie Heller, COO of Group BNP Paribas CPBS, talks about how meaningful transformation doesn’t start with tools or tech; it starts with people. She says the first step is knowing exactly which customers you're prioritizing, and why. Once that’s clear, it’s about identifying what’s not working for them and what’s missing altogether. That’s where real opportunities live. From there, she shares how they align teams around those insights, one focused initiative at a time.🎯 Intentional targeting📊 Insight-led decisions🌍 Culture shaped by customer needsListen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-sophie-heller #Podcast #CustomerFirst #CXLeadership #Outgrow #DigitalTransformation #UXStrategy #MarketingMindset

From Data Chaos to Clarity!In this clip, Altaf Patel, VP, Data Analytics & AI at PepsiCo, highlights a major challenge in large enterprises: fragmented intelligence.With countless dashboards and reports, decision-makers can get overwhelmed, sometimes to the point of ignoring insights altogether 📊To fix this, PepsiCo is focusing on rationalization and consolidation, simplifying reporting while also tackling fragmented data spread across systems. Backed by investments in cloud and strong data foundations, the goal is to create a unified backbone that drives better decisions and scalable impact. 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-altaf-patel#Outgrow #Podcast #AltafPatel #PepsiCo #DataStrategy #AI #BusinessIntelligence #DigitalTransformation

Startups vs Enterprises: The Innovation Trade-OffIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, breaks down how startups and enterprises approach building differently.Startups often move fast, making scrappy trade-offs to prioritize speed and cost while still aiming for quality ⚡Large enterprises, on the other hand, have abundant resources, but that can sometimes lead to complacency. Without intentional effort, systems can become stale, even if they’re easy to build 🏢The key insight?👉 Constraints drive creativity.👉 Too many resources can hide inefficiencies.Balancing speed, quality, and innovation is where real engineering excellence lies 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya #Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #Engineering #StartupVsEnterprise #Innovation #TechLeadership

Digital Euro: Platform Over InnovationIn this clip, Eric Tak, Head of Division for Digital Euro at the European Central Bank, shares a grounded perspective on the future of payments.He notes that crypto may not yet see widespread adoption in retail payments, and emphasizes that central banks aren’t typically the fastest innovators in this space 💳Instead, the vision for the digital euro is to act as a foundational platform, providing secure, basic payment infrastructure. Innovation will largely come from the private sector, which can build services and solutions on top of this ecosystem ⚙️It’s a collaborative model: stability from central banks, innovation from the market 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Eric-Tak #Outgrow #Podcast #DigitalEuro #ECB #Fintech #Payments #Innovation

When Consumer Behavior Moves Faster Than Perception”In this clip, Harish Sarma, Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo highlights a key challenge in the content ecosystem: perception often lags reality.As platforms like TikTok evolved, a major task was convincing creators and rights holders that consumer behavior had already changed 📱With rapid innovation across formats like VR, MR, and XR, audiences were engaging in entirely new ways, but skepticism remained. Many questioned whether these trends would last or fade quickly 🤔The real shift came from demonstrating not just innovation, but the speed of adoption and how quickly consumer preferences were evolving 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #ContentMarketing #ConsumerBehavior #TikTok #DigitalTrends #Innovation

Mastering Meetings with Preparation and InsightPavan Bachwal, VP, Head of Financial Services, Ericsson, explains that success in meetings comes from preparation and understanding your audience. Whether addressing a technology team or a marketing group, tailoring your message matters.He emphasizes: know the customer insights, do internal dry runs, and approach every meeting ready to deliver your best."Preparation and context are the keys to making every meeting count," Pavan says.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Pavan-Bachwal #PavanBachwal #BusinessTips #CustomerInsights #MeetingPrep #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth #CommunicationSkills #TechAndBusiness

How Founder Roles Evolve as Companies Grow?In this clip, Tanis Jorge, Founder of The Cofounder's Hub and Trulioo, explains how a founder’s role changes as a company grows.In the early stages, founders often act as a jack of all trades, handling everything from marketing to bookkeeping to operations 🧑‍💻But as the company scales, the focus shifts toward specialization. Founders need to identify their strongest skills, delegate other responsibilities, and hire people who can take over certain roles.Great founders don’t try to do everything forever; they evolve into the roles where they create the most impact 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Tanis-Jorge #Outgrow #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrowth #Founders #Leadership #BusinessStrategy

The Three Levels of AI IntegrationIn this clip, Dianna Wilusz, Vice President of People Experience and Operations at SoftBank Robotics America, explains a simple framework for understanding how AI integrates into organizations.She highlights three key levels:AI embedded directly into products 🤖AI used internally to improve efficiency and effectiveness ⚡AI as a critical skill set employees must develop 📚True AI transformation isn’t just about technology; it’s about aligning business strategy, market impact, and human skills. When organizations focus on all three levels, they can fully unlock AI’s potential 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-dianna-wilusz #Outgrow #Podcast #SoftBankRobotics #AI #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #AILeadership

How IoT & Cloud Unlock Industrial Intelligence?In this clip, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, explains how the rise of the Internet of Things and cloud technology has transformed how organizations use data.By moving operational data from factories and sensors to the cloud, companies can scale analytics in ways that were previously impossible ☁️📊For large manufacturing networks, like Unilever’s global factories, this unlocks powerful capabilities such as digital twins and identifying operational bottlenecks.When Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) come together, it opens the door to smarter, scalable digital solutions across the entire organization 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Dr-Satyajit-Wattamwar #Outgrow #Podcast #Unilever #IoT #CloudComputing #DataScience #DigitalTransformation

Why Experimenting with AI Tools Matters?In this clip, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, highlights why experimenting with AI tools is essential for professionals today.At WPP, teams are encouraged to actively explore AI platforms and tools, because staying relevant in your career means learning how the latest technology gets the job done 🚀He also shares an interesting perspective on AI agents. These are specialized AI models trained with expert knowledge that can work alongside humans as part of a team🤖The future of work may not just be humans collaborating with humans, but humans collaborating with AI experts embedded within their teams.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AI #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #MarketingInnovation #WPP

Why Trustworthy AI Matters?In this clip, John Hearty, Vice President & Head of AI Governance at Mastercard, explains why trust sits at the core of every AI system the company builds.Inspired by CEO Michael Miebach’s principle that “the only AI is trustworthy AI,” Mastercard has built a strong AI governance framework.The program evaluates every AI system, whether built internally or procured externally, for efficacy, fairness, and transparency. It also ensures proper controls, monitors compliance, and works closely with teams managing security, privacy, and enterprise risk 🔐Beyond governance, Mastercard empowers teams to build responsible AI from the start, through tools, training, guidance, and support, so systems pass evaluation the first time and maintain customer trust 🤝Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-John-Hearty#Outgrow #Podcast #Mastercard #AI #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #TrustInAI #Fintech

Augmenting Employees & Consumers with AI!In this clip, Moutia Khatiri, Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L’Oréal Groupe, shares how technology drives impact on two fronts: employees and consumers.On the employee side, the focus is on smarter decision-making. For example, tools like Bet IQ help optimize advertising spend using mixed marketing modeling, ensuring budgets are allocated across the right channels to maximize ROI 📊.On the consumer side, it’s about enhancing the digital experience. Innovations like virtual try-on allow customers to test makeup, skincare, or hair color directly from their phones, bringing convenience and personalization to the forefront.It’s a powerful blend of operational intelligence and customer-centric innovation. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-moutia-khatiri#Outgrow #Podcast #MoutiaKhatiri #LOreal #DigitalTransformation #AIinRetail #CustomerExperience #MarketingInnovation

Letting Go to Build Something New!In this clip, Adam Harmetz, Vice President of Product Management at Microsoft, reflects on a leadership lesson from launching Microsoft Viva, an employee experience platform designed to help organizations build high-performing workforces.Viva brought together tools for communication, surveys, goal-setting, and more. But instead of relying solely on his own deep experience in the space, Adam formed a new team to approach it with fresh eyes.The challenge? Having the patience to let them explore, experiment, and find their own path, rather than defaulting to what had worked before.Sometimes innovation requires stepping back so others can step forward 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-adam-harmetz#Outgrow #Podcast #AdamHarmetz #Microsoft #MicrosoftViva #ProductLeadership #Innovation #FutureOfWork

🎙️ Why Real-Time Analytics Is So ChallengingIn this clip, Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, explains what makes real-time analytics fundamentally different from analyzing historical data.Unlike structured historical datasets, real-time use cases often involve large volumes of unstructured data coming from multiple sources, such as sensors, tires, or even live weather feeds ☁️.In safety-critical environments, insights must be generated instantly. That means analytics can’t just sit in the cloud; they need to happen at the edge, close to where the action is happening.The real challenge isn’t just processing data, it’s doing it fast, reliably, and in the right place to create immediate value ⚡.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Kai-Hackbarth #Outgrow #Podcast #KaiHackbarth #Bosch #RealTimeAnalytics #EdgeComputing #IndustrialAI #Innovation

Is This the End of Advertising?Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares a grounded perspective on the “end of advertising” debate.Every time a major technology shift happens, the same question comes up. As a creative technologist, he’s seen advertising reinvent itself again and again, roughly every few years.AI may be transforming the industry at an unprecedented scale 🤖, but disruption itself isn’t new. The tools evolve, the channels change, but the core principles of creativity and connection remain.It’s not the end of advertising. It’s the next evolution 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #FutureOfAdvertising #CreativeTech #AIinMarketing

🎙️Regulation, Advantage & AI TransparencyIn this clip, Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba!, shares a candid perspective on AI regulation and industry dynamics.He questions whether certain public calls for regulation truly come from a neutral place 🤔, especially when some organizations may already benefit from having built their models before stricter rules are introduced.He also highlights concerns around transparency in training data and competitive advantage ⚖️. With frameworks like the EU AI Act coming into force, the regulatory landscape is shifting, raising important questions about fairness, openness, and innovation 🚀.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-matthew-blakemore #Outgrow #Podcast #MatthewBlakemore #AICaramba #AIGovernance #EUAIAct #AIRegulation #TechPolicy

🎙️From AI Hype to Real Value!In this clip, Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, reflects on the evolution of AI adoption.When the AI wave began, there was a surge of experimentation and proof of concepts. But as the technology matured, the focus shifted from exploration to value.Today, the priority is clear: identify where AI delivers measurable ROI and scale those use cases. With a structured intake process, the team evaluates opportunities through a value lens, ensuring effort translates into real impact.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-rakesh-doddamane #Outgrow #Podcast #RakeshDoddamane #Philips #GenerativeAI #ResponsibleAI #AIValue #DigitalTransformation

Designing TikTok for Live Sports!In this clip, Rollo Goldstaub, Global Head of Sports Partnerships at TikTok, explains how the platform builds products specifically for sports partners.Unlike most verticals, TikTok adapts parts of the app, user experience, and publisher tools purely for leagues, teams, and broadcasters. The goal is simple: drive measurable value.Features like match destinations help convert engagement into tune-in, with data showing a significant share of users are more likely to stream a live match after watching sports content. With deep-link attribution directly to live broadcasts, partners can clearly see the impact.For broadcasters and leagues, it’s about one thing: getting more people to watch live sport.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-rollo-goldstaub #Outgrow #Podcast #RolloGoldstaub #TikTok #SportsMarketing #LiveSports #DigitalInnovation

🎙️ “Start With the Problem, Not the Tech.”In this clip, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, shares a key lesson from applying AI in the real world.If you truly understand the business and the value to be unlocked, the solution is often simpler than you think. It might be a basic equation, a heuristic, or a straightforward machine learning model, not always a “fancy” AI system.The real skill lies in mapping the right technology to the right problem. Business understanding comes first. Technology follows.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Dr-Satyajit-Wattamwar #Outgrow #Podcast #Unilever #DataScience #AILeadership #BusinessFirst #Innovation

🎙️ Designing the AI Operating ModelIn this clip, Altaf Patel, VP, Data Analytics & AI at PepsiCo, explains why operating model clarity is critical for scaling AI.Success isn’t just about talent; it’s about how capabilities come together. Data engineering, governance, AI platforms, data science, and business intelligence are all aligned around clear product archetypes, stitched together through a strong data product management layer.By codifying this approach, the team creates clarity on what’s needed, how data feeds the foundation, and what stakeholders can expect, building a strong, scalable base for delivering real business value.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-altaf-patel #Outgrow #Podcast #AltafPatel #PepsiCo #DataAnalytics #AILeadership #DataStrategy

How NaaS Is Simplifying Enterprise ConnectivityIn this clip, Eduardo Pérez, Senior Lead of Strategy & Innovation at Colt Technology Services, explains how Network as a Service is reshaping connectivity.It enables flexible, digital delivery of services like Ethernet and IP access to the cloud. Through Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), traditional hardware, like routers or firewalls, can be virtualized at the provider edge.Instead of managing physical devices on-site, customers can activate services in a plug-and-play way. The result: a smoother end-to-end experience and greater value for enterprises.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Eduardo-Perez #Outgrow #Podcast #EduardoPérez #ColtTechnologyServices #NaaS #NFV #DigitalInfrastructure #TelecomInnovation

Winning Consumers Starts with IssuersFor Brice van de Walle, EVP Core Payments Europe at Mastercard, consumer value starts with strong partnerships.As a B2C business, Mastercard’s priority is making sure banks and issuers fully understand the benefits behind every Mastercard, so they can clearly communicate that value to cardholders.By closely supporting partners with the right tools, materials, and insights, Mastercard ensures its value proposition reaches consumers in a way that truly resonates. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Brice-van-de-Walle?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin#Outgrow #Podcast #Mastercard #Payments #CustomerValue #B2C #BankingPartners

In an AI World, Creativity Matters More!In this clip, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, reflects on how AI is reshaping the creative landscape.With channels more fragmented than ever and AI democratizing content creation, more people can produce more content, faster. That inevitably creates noise.But noise only increases the need for true creative cut-through. The difference between fleeting impressions and real engagement comes down to talent, craft, and human insight.In a world where everyone can create, standout creativity becomes even more valuable.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeIndustry #AIinMarketing #CutThrough

AI’s Next Phase of Economic Impact!In this clip, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares how he sees AI evolving over the next few years.First, agents begin doing real work at scale, especially in coding. Then AI starts accelerating scientific discovery, potentially driving major breakthroughs. After that, the shift moves from the digital world to the physical one, with robots becoming meaningful economic contributors.He adds that lasting value will come from stronger infrastructure, smarter models, and the societal “scaffolding” that helps integrate AI everywhere.#Outgrow #Podcast #SamAltman #FutureOfAI #AIAgents #Robotics #Innovation

Trust Users, Then Iterate.In this clip, Samuel Beek, Chief Product Officer at VEED, explains how real user testing shapes what actually ships. Before launch, products are put in front of large groups of users, and especially a panel of super users, to see how they’re really used, not how the team assumes they’ll be used.Sometimes VEED takes a bet and ships early, then refines based on what they observe. The big insight? 👉 Users are smarter than we think 👉 Most people can quickly figure out what we build 👉 That’s both a product lesson and a quiet compliment to societyDesign with humility, ship with confidence, and learn fast. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Samuel-Beek?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=eric_tak&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_term=sg #Outgrow #ProductThinking #UserTesting #UX #VEED #ProductLeadership #BuildInPublic #Iteration #TechCulture

🎙️ Toward a Federated AI InternetIn this snippet, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares a long-term vision for a truly personalized AI, one that knows you, understands your context, and can be used seamlessly across many services.He imagines a future where AI can sign into other platforms, supported by powerful SDKs, and where today’s APIs evolve into something much bigger. The end goal?👉 A new, internet-level protocol, on the scale of HTTP👉 Federated systems where agents use tools fluidly👉 Built-in trust for authentication, payments, and data transferIt’s a future where everything can talk to everything, and AI becomes a natural layer of the internet itself.#Outgrow #Podcast #SamAltman #OpenAI #PersonalizedAI #AIInfrastructure #FutureOfTheInternet #AIAgents

Beauty Tech from the Inside Out!Moutia Khatiri, Global CTO for Online & Omnisales at L’Oréal Groupe, explains how Beauty Tech is more than innovation; it’s a deep transformation.Launched around 2018–2019, the program began with a major IT overhaul and evolved into dedicated teams building AI and cutting-edge tech into digital products. The goal: ✨ Empower employees ✨ Augment consumer experiences ✨ Use technology in the service of beauty, not the other way aroundBeauty Tech is about putting tech at the heart of transformation, internally and externally. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-moutia-khatiri #Outgrow #BeautyTech #LOréal #DigitalTransformation #AIinBeauty #CustomerExperience #FutureOfRetail

Leadership at Scale: Why Energy, Empathy, and Curiosity Matter More Than Solutions ⚡🤝At senior leadership levels, success isn’t about working longer hours; it’s about managing your energy. 💡Adam Harmetz, VP of Product Management at Microsoft, shares a powerful leadership lesson: before jumping into problem-solving, start by showing support, respect, and curiosity. When leaders pause to truly understand what their teams need to succeed, they build stronger cross-team relationships and unlock better outcomes. Sometimes, the most impactful move isn’t having the answer; it’s being present. 🎯Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-adam-harmetz #Leadership #ProductManagement #ExecutiveLeadership #EnergyManagement #EmpatheticLeadership #PeopleFirst #BigTech #Microsoft #CareerGrowth #ModernLeadership

Vishnu Acharya is a well-rounded technology leader and speaker with over 20 years of experience spanning engineering and operations. He has worked both as an individual contributor and in senior leadership roles. Currently, he is an engineering leader at Uber, where he focuses on hyperscale production network engineering, infrastructure, and software automation. Known for his natural curiosity to break and fix things, Vishnu is driven by a passion to learn, teach, create, and bring order out of chaos.On The Menu:Scaling Uber's infrastructure from 16 to 4,000 engineersBuilding systems that survive 10x, 100x, 1000x growthNetwork bottlenecks in AI factories and GPU connectivityHow Uber for Business started from a random networking requestAngel investing lessons: backing founders over trends and hypeChina expansion: cranes, windows, and creative data center solutionsAutonomous vehicle push in 2016: when innovation moved too fast

Why One P&L Changed Everything at Media MonksIn this snippet, Funs Jacobs, former Senior Director of Innovation at Monks and Founder of Brand of Insiders, shares how Media Monks evolved from a production studio in the Netherlands into a truly global, end-to-end agency.After its acquisition, instead of operating like a traditional agency network, Media Monks integrated everything into one single entity, one brand, one team, and one P&L.That structure made real collaboration possible across strategy, creative, and execution, globally, yet locally relevant. And in the end, it’s the client who benefits most.Listen to the full podcast- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Funs-Jacobs#Outgrow #Podcast #FunsJacobs #MediaMonks #AgencyTransformation #CreativeIndustry #EndToEndMarketing #GlobalTeams

Simplifying Access to the Digital World!In this snippet, Eduardo Pérez, Senior Lead of Strategy & Innovation at Colt Technology Services, explains what global digital infrastructure really means in practice. Listen to the full podcast.For Colt, it’s about enabling enterprises to access the digital world more simply, whether through connectivity, security, or both. The focus is on deeply understanding what businesses across different industries truly need from telecom providers.The goal?👉 Deliver solutions that are easy, flexible, and faster than what enterprises are used to, so digital complexity doesn’t slow innovation. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Eduardo-Perez #Outgrow #Podcast #EduardoPerez #ColtTechnologyServices #DigitalInfrastructure #Connectivity #EnterpriseTech #TelecomInnovation

What’s Really Driving the Next Wave of Fintech?In this snippet, Pavan Bachwal, VP & Head of Financial Services at Ericsson, breaks down what’s fueling the momentum in fintech today.From single APIs and lower transaction costs to real-time payments and cross-border transfers, the industry is moving fast. Pavan connects these shifts to the growing impact of AI and digital assets, which together are reshaping how financial services are built and delivered.The outcome?👉 More convenience👉 Better accessibility👉 Financial services that reach further than ever beforeThis is the direction fintech is heading. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Pavan-Bachwal#Outgrow #Podcast #PavanBachwal #Ericsson #Fintech #RealTimePayments #DigitalAssets #AIinFinance

People First, AI in the MiddleIn this snippet, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares what AI looks like inside one of the world’s largest creative organizations.At WPP, teams across creative and media agencies now have equal, safe access to generative AI through WPP Open, a shared platform bringing major AI models into one interface.But Andy is clear:👉 The tools don’t lead. People do.👉 AI handles the legwork in the middle.👉 Human judgment, creativity, and experience remain essential.In a space evolving this fast, one thing stays constant: AI works best when it’s wrapped around people, not the other way around. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #GenerativeAI #CreativeTechnology #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredAI