Marketer of the Month

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