Episodios

  • Turning Data into Growth: Lessons from Mondelēz International (Cristina Marinucci, VP Global Growth & Omni Commercial Insights at Mondelēz International)
    Sep 25 2025

    You’ve worked with some of the biggest CPG brands. What key experiences or lessons have shaped your approach as a leader in insights and category growth?

    You’re passionate about understanding the consumer, retailer, and shopper. Can you share a moment where an insight completely transformed a marketing strategy or category approach?

    As a retail media crusader and AI advocate, how do you see data, AI, and retail media shaping the future of omnichannel marketing?

    You call yourself a “Shaker-Up’er.” Can you share an example of when you challenged the status quo and drove meaningful change within an organization or industry?

    What are the biggest challenges and opportunities in unified commerce today, and how should brands and retailers prepare to stay ahead?

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    28 m
  • From Doing to Partnering: How Brands Win with Simplicity, Community, and Customer Experience (Alex Timlin, Chief CRM and Customer Experience Expert at SAP)
    Sep 18 2025


    You’ve built and led high-performing teams across multiple industries and geographies. What pivotal moments or experiences have shaped your career as an entrepreneurial executive?

    Given your focus on customer experience and go-to-market strategies, what trends or innovations in SaaS and personalized marketing excite you the most right now?

    You emphasize the importance of aligning people, product, and customer focus with company growth metrics. Can you share an example of when this alignment drove significant impact?

    What shifts are you seeing in how brands approach customer experience?

    For executives looking to scale SaaS businesses successfully, what are the key leadership and strategy principles they should prioritize?

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    25 m
  • Retail Reimagined: How Walmart Connect is Powering Brands Through AI and Leadership (Lucas Barros, Head at Walmart Connect)
    Aug 28 2025

    What excites you most about leading Walmart Connect in Chile, and what unique opportunities do you see in the region’s market?

    How do you approach leveraging data-driven insights to create more authentic connections between brands and consumers?

    What trends in omnichannel marketing are shaping your strategy at Walmart Connect, and how do you see them evolving in Latin America?


    What leadership principles guide you in balancing strategic vision with execution, especially when entering new markets or revitalizing existing ones?


    What’s a project or achievement you’re particularly proud of at Walmart Connect, and how has it impacted the business or consumers?

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    25 m
  • Cracking the Amazon Data Code: Smarter Growth Through Clean Insights (Andrew Hamada, CEO and Co-Founder of Reason Automation)
    Aug 21 2025


    Your career journey from Amazon to founding Reason Automation is fascinating. Can you share how your experience at Amazon inspired you to create a company focused on data and analytics?

    You emphasize the importance of mastering data to stay ahead. What are the most common mistakes you see businesses make when it comes to utilizing their data effectively?

    Reason Automation has evolved from simply extracting data to making it accurate, actionable, and easy to interpret. Can you share an example of how this shift has helped a business achieve success?

    With Amazon being such a data-driven company, what lessons did you learn during your time there that you think all eCommerce businesses should adopt?

    What are you most excited about for the future of eCommerce and how businesses can leverage data to drive innovation and growth?

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    26 m
  • Marketplace Momentum: Scaling Brands in the Fast Lane of E-Commerce (Jamie Roller, Director, Growth Channels at Dr. Squatch)
    Aug 14 2025

    Your career spans strategy consulting, high-growth eCommerce, and leading CPG brands. Can you walk us through your journey and how these experiences shaped your expertise in scaling challenger brands?

    At Dr. Squatch, you oversee marketplaces and support omni-channel growth. What’s been one of your proudest accomplishments in this role so far?

    Profitability and growth strategy are your superpowers. What advice would you give to emerging consumer brands looking to break through the noise on Amazon?

    You’ve built a reputation for streamlining processes and leading cross-functional teams. How do you balance the fast pace of eCommerce with ensuring long-term, sustainable growth?

    What excites you most about helping brands scale on platforms like Amazon and Walmart.com, and how do you see marketplaces evolving in the next few years?

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    19 m
  • Beyond Awareness: Modernizing Iconic Brands for Amazon Profitability (Noah Knoblauch, Head of Ecommerce & Retail Media at Suave Brands Company)
    Aug 7 2025

    What are the unique challenges and opportunities in integrating iconic brands into a modern eCommerce and retail media strategy?

    Your career spans roles in major corporations, startups, and private equity. How has this diverse experience shaped your approach to leading eCommerce and digital strategies in the CPG industry?

    You’re known for being a people-first leader. What strategies do you use to build and motivate high-performing teams, especially in fast-paced, transformative environments?

    You emphasize using breakthrough thinking backed by customer analytics. Can you share an example where data-driven insights led to a transformative strategy for a brand?

    With your experience in both global corporations and agile startups, what trends or technologies do you believe will most significantly impact the future of digital commerce in the CPG sector?


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    22 m
  • The Long Game: Why Brand Building Beats Short-Term Wins (Preston Rutherford, Cofounder of Chubbies)
    Jul 31 2025

    Having co-founded Chubbies Shorts, you share some insights into building a CPG brand that resonates with consumers and stands out in a competitive market?

    What strategies do you find most effective for driving growth and building brand loyalty within the CPG sector?

    Why do brands often become overly reliant on short-term revenue-maximizing strategies, and what are the consequences of this dependence on their long-term growth?

    What are the advantages of adopting a balanced approach between brand building and direct response tactics, and how can brands achieve this balance effectively?

    As someone with experience navigating the balance between brand building and direct response tactics, what advice would you offer to CPG brands looking to optimize their marketing mix and allocate resources effectively to achieve long-termsuccess?

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    24 m
  • Data, Distribution & Disruption: Russell Close on What’s Next in Digital Commerce (Russell Close, Global eCommerce Director at Carlsberg Group)
    Jul 24 2025

    Can you share your career journey and how it led you to your current role as Global eCommerce Director at Carlsberg Group? What were some key milestones along the way?

    What are you most excited about in the world of eCommerce right now, and how is Carlsberg Group capitalizing on these opportunities?

    The beer and beverage industry has unique challenges when it comes to eCommerce. How does Carlsberg balance tradition with innovation in the digital space?

    What role does data and digital transformation play in shaping Carlsberg's eCommerce strategies? Can you share an example of a successful initiative?

    As a leader in eCommerce, how do you foster collaboration across teams and regions to ensure alignment with Carlsberg’s global goals?

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    28 m