Andrew Davis is the Chief Product Officer at AutoRABIT and the co-author of Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action.Andrew co-authored the book together with Steve Pereira, with whom they also host a podcast and whom we've previously had as a guest on our show and discussed flow engineering. In this episode with Andrew, we talk about the concept of transformational leadership, with him sharing his approach to training technical leaders.Links & mentions:agiledrop.co...

Jonathan Baker is the Head of M&A services at Punctuation, an advisory firm that specializes in small- to mid-sized marketing services firms.In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), diving into pertinent questions such as how buyers determine the value of a firm, knowing the right time to sell, and whether to prioritize the valuation itself or the terms of a specific deal. We also talk about the impact on employees of the M&A process and how ...

Anthony Maggio is the VP of Product Management at the leading low-code app building platform Airtable.In this episode, we discuss how businesses can tap into the value of AI through in-house citizen development. We first define citizen development and its significance, then discuss the main challenges here as well as the importance of doing AI in-house. Finally, Anthony tells us more about Airtable’s key products & features which enable this.Links & mentions:airtable.comairtable.com/n...

Johan Grönstedt is a seasoned management consultant and the vice president and chief product officer at Howwe Technologies, as well as the author of The Execution Revolution.In this episode, we discuss the digital components of strategy execution and large-scale business transformation. We talk about digital acceleration, the need to digitalize the CEO, the shift from the more and more obsolete traditional consulting models, and how AI can fit into all these changes.Links & mentions:amazo...

Martijn Moret is a seasoned professional and entrepreneur with experience across various industries such as aviation and hospitality, and he's the co-founder of DataSquirrel.ai.In this episode, we talk about the risks of data centralization. We discuss the main challenges and risks of centralized data, the myth of 100% data integration vs. the untapped 60%, and the specific challenges when it comes to working with AI. We conclude with Martijn sharing his hopes and expectations for the future....

Alon Peleg is the COO of aiOla, an AI speech technology that helps businesses streamline inspections.On a previous episode, we already had aiOla’s co-founder & CEO Amir Haramaty as a guest, and we discussed the evolution of speech technology in transforming enterprise operations. In this episode with Alon, we talk more practically about driving real value and how to get a great ROI from your AI implementations.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/amir-haramaty-evolution-speech-techn...

Sateesh Seetharamiah is the CEO of EdgeVerve, an Infosys company that's leading in the development of digital platforms.In this episode, we discuss platform-centric digital strategies and how a platform-centric strategy can help a business unlock growth and drive innovation. We talk more broadly about the key features of a platform-centric strategy, discuss why it's so valuable for leading brands such as Amazon, and conclude by discussing the concept of "uberization".Links & mentions:edge...

Radhika Dutt is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive, as well as the author of the book Radical Product Thinking.In this second conversation with Radhika, we revisit some of the points & issues raised in the original episode by talking about responsible development of both physical and digital products. We discuss the opioid epidemic in the U.S., expand upon enshittification and talk about the importance of & approaches to radically rethinking OKRs.Links & mentions:a...

Mateo Zimmermann is the Investment Manager at Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of leading sustainable construction materials and solutions company Cemex.In this episode, we talk about the state of technology literacy, define the technology quotient gap and discuss how to bridge it in the construction industry. We also talk about the positive impacts of bridging this gap, and Mateo finishes with some success stories from their work.Links & mentions:cem...

Chris Cooney is the Head of Developer Advocacy for Coralogix, a SaaS observability platform that analyzes logs, metrics, and security data in real time.In this episode, Chris returns to the podcast to discuss the modern state of agile. We talk about the difference between Agile versus agile and the conflicts that arise here, as well as the current industry trends and expectations about what the future holds.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/chris-cooney-how-data-observability-helps-e...

Alex Heublein is the president of the US division of the IT innovation and digital transformation accelerator Netsurit.In this episode, we explore how we can protect ourselves from the more and more advanced cyber security risks, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses that are often more heavily affected by cyber attacks. We also emphasize the value of outsourcing when it comes to cyber security and other IT priorities. Finally, we discuss the people element and the importance...

Tony Bailey is the EVP at InterVision, as well as an industry leader with over 25 years of experience in cloud and hybrid go-to-market strategies, SaaS sales and marketing, scaling sales organizations and acquisition integration.In this episode, we discuss the importance of data modernization in legacy environments. We break down some main strategies, considerations and challenges for effective data modernization, and Tony shares a couple real-life success stories.Links & mentions:intervi...

Michael Greenberg is the founder & CEO of 3rd Brain Digital Operations & Automation, a consultancy that helps businesses achieve explosive growth through cutting-edge digital operations, automation, and AI implementation.In this episode, we talk about tactical AI and how it's shaping the future of work. We break down use cases and business areas where tactical AI is especially valuable, and Michael shares his playbook & hands-on tips for tactically implementing AI.Links & ment...

Jason Monberg has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, and is currently the CEO of respected digital product development firm and consultancy Presence.In this episode, we discuss how to adapt to constant technology shifts in order to endure market value. Jason shares the top lessons from his 25+ years of experience in the industry, highlighting the importance of patience, knowing the "why", good communication, and good relationships.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/jasonmonbe...

Radhika Dutt is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive, as well as the author of the book Radical Product Thinking.In this episode, Radhika tells us more about her book and the idea behind radical product thinking, while sharing real-life examples of radical product thinking in action. We also discuss product diseases, digital pollution, the Hippocratic oath of product, and more.Links & mentions:amazon.com/dp/B08ZNV7SW4radicalproduct.com/certificationradicalproduct.com/trainin...

Kevin Dean is the CEO & Founder of the HubSpot Elite Solution Partner agency ManoByte.In this episode, we talk about how to best prepare your business for the impact caused by generative AI. We explain what GenAI readiness means and talk about the biggest challenges to being prepared. Kevin also shares what he's most excited about when it comes to AI, and finishes with practical tips to business leaders.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/kjdeankjdean.commanobyte.com

Brian Fitzpatrick is the CEO and chairman of Qredible, the world's first enterprise quality management ecosystem that's purpose built for high risk industries.In this episode, we discuss the evolution of digital transformation and how businesses can successfully keep up with it. We also talk about Blue Ocean strategies and end the conversation on the problems with overusing business buzzwords.Links & mentions:qredible.comlinkedin.com/company/qredible-inc

Nicholas Samstag is a clinical psychologist and the host of the Mental Health In Business podcast.In this episode, we discuss family dynamics in businesses and organizations. We explore the psychological implications of these dynamics for leaders and their impact on hiring. We also discuss the changes with remote work, and Nicholas shares his thoughts on the trend of marketing a company as a "family".Links & mentions:youtu.be/z24XQEnRRfwnicholassamstag.com

Mike Connell is the chief operating officer at the science focused digital transformation consultancy Enthought.In a previous episode with Enthought's Alex Chabot-Leclerc, we discussed unlocking the potential of AI in R&D. In this episode with Mike, we talk about digital DNA, how it relates to and differs from digital strategy, what a healthy digital DNA should look like, and when it is particularly important.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/alex-chabot-leclerc-unlocking-potenti...

Roberto Alvarez is the Chief Revenue Officer at Vectary, an interactive 3D design solution for businesses.In this episode, we discuss how to promote and boost collaboration at a company with the help of 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. We also talk about spatial computing and differentiate that from 3D design, as well as discuss the importance of de-siloing and of security considerations.Links & mentions:vectary.comalvarez@vectary.comlinkedin.com/in/robvectary