Best GWI Podcasts (2024)

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Sequoia’s Insights to Finding Product/Market Fit with Vickie Peng 1:04:09

3h ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Listen now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Episode Overview: In this episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, hosts Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr sit down with Vickie Peng, a partner at Sequoia Capital and former product leader at Instagram and Polyvore. Vickie shares her journey from leading product growth to the world of venture capital and offers a dee…

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S6 Episode 9: Using AI-generated hosts to review my book Digitally Curious 15:10

10d ago15:10

15:10

Many will know that I’ve just published my new book, Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech, which is now available worldwide. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, and I believe it is a book that will help many people better understand the technology surrounding us. I’ve already been interviewed …

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How to Find Product/Market Fit: A VC’s Take 59:27

24d ago59:27

59:27

Listen now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Episode Overview: In this episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr engage with Pablo Srugo, a Partner at Mistral VC and Host of The Product Market Fit Show Podcast. Pablo delves into the essentials of finding and leveraging product/market fit from a venture capitalist's perspective, …

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From Bootstrapping to AI-Powered Research: The GWI Growth Journey 55:55

1M ago55:55

55:55

Listen now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Episode Overview: In this episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr sit down with Tom Smith, CEO and Founder of GWI, a London-based consumer research software company. Tom shares the 15-year journey of GWI, from its bootstrapped beginnings to its current position as a global leader in…

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Lessons from a Global Growth Adventure: Sean Ellis on 100 Days Around the World 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

Listen now on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Episode Overview: The Breakout Growth Podcast took a break while Sean Ellis was on an epic three-month world tour, where he connected with startups and growth teams across the globe. So, to kick things back into gear, Ethan Garr takes the interviewer’s microphone in this episode to find out what Sean discove…

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S6 Episode 8: Harnessing AI and Technology for Nonprofit Innovation with Jacek Siadkowski from Tech to the Rescue 36:59

2M ago36:59

36:59

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and technology in the nonprofit sector with Jacek Siadkowsk, co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue. Our discussion explores how tech innovations are revolutionizing nonprofit operations, from enhancing efficiency and service delivery to driving social good through scalable solutions. …

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S6 Episode 7: Integrating AI into Small Business and Tech Leadership with Carla Rodríguez from Intel 36:00

3M ago36:00

36:00

How can insights from managing a winery help shape the future of AI technology at Intel? Carla Rodríguez bridges both worlds. When I asked Robert Hallock at Intel who I should invite next onto the podcast – his response was instant - Carla Rodríguez, who runs Intel’s client software ecosystem. “Razor sharp … just so smart, so capable” was his descr…

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S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro 44:55

4M ago44:55

44:55

How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro. Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new bus…

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S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

This episode is sponsored by Intel. There are some exciting new developments in AI, and we're at the beginning of a truly transformative era, thanks largely to innovations led by companies such as Intel. Intel's recent advancements in AI technology, particularly Intel vPro PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, are setting a new benchmark for …

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:30

8M ago19:30

19:30

In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

8M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

9M ago21:02

21:02

Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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April Dunford Shares How to Position for Growth 1:02:07

10M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr chat with positioning expert, April Dunford, author of the best-selling books, “Obviously Awesome” and “Sales Pitch.” April had a successful career as a marketing and operations executive at companies including IBM and Nortel and it was in these roles that she develope…

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International Expansion as a Growth Lever, Another Chat With AllTrails CEO 1:03:29

11M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

If you want to know just how awesome AllTrails is, just ask Apple! Out of over 2 million apps in the App Store, AllTrails is one of just three finalists waiting to hear if they have been selected as Apple’s 2023 App of the Year. So, of course, we are delighted to welcome back to the podcast, Ron Schneidermann, AllTrails’s CEO. Ron first joined Sean…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

12M ago27:23

27:23

Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

12M ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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Before you Invest in Tools, Heed this Advice From Pendo’s CEO 53:46

1y ago53:46

53:46

According to Todd Olson, Pendo’s founder and CEO, ‘the market isn’t just receptive to AI, it’s demanding it!’ So in this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr dive deep with Todd, to better understand what this and other changes in the world of product, marketing, and growth will mean for businesses. Pendo helps co…

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Beyond the AI Hype Cycle: Moloco VP Explains How to Drive Real Results 1:01:59

1y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr chat AI and growth with Ben Jeger, Moloco’s Vice President of EMEA. Moloco’s machine learning-based advertising solutions help marketers take advantage of advertising opportunities outside of the “walled gardens” of Google, Meta, and Amazon. In the past year, AI has tak…

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S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance 27:23

1y ago27:23

27:23

The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal…

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S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore 45:04

1y ago45:04

45:04

Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise. While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained …

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S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of General Artificial Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai 19:03

1y ago19:03

19:03

Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of General Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like…

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S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative. The Trust 3.0 …

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S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture 38:10

1y ago38:10

38:10

Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies. The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI). To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast …

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S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

44:17

What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week. The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partne…

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S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries. Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working…

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Thrive Market’s Winning Growth Formula: Velocity x Win Rate x Impact = Growth 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

58:12

In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast, Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr chat with Jonas Klink, Thrive Market’s Vice President of Product Management & Design. Thrive Market is a subscription-based online grocery delivery service that aims to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. And that is a perfect fit for Jonas, who has o…

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S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators. Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this sy…

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S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different? How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and mo…

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S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

57:08

We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm? A…

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S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI 35:54

1+ y ago35:54

35:54

By Chief Futurist - The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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Business-in-a-Box: CEO Describes doola’s Mission to “Initialize” New Companies 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr chat with Arjun Mahadevan, Co-Founder and CEO of doola, a launchpad for your first or next business. Most founders want to spend their time finding Product/Market Fit, but unfortunately, the work of just running a business itself can often get in the way. Doola looks to…

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S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

26:42

We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry. Heather h…

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S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre. We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatG…

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S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

45:55

What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change. She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Minds…

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S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora. To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist…

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S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

35:15

5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast. He is responsible for driving new dig…

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S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling 1:04:17

1+ y ago1:04:17

1:04:17

By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

By The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

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Busting Marketplace Growth Myths: SidelineSwap CEO Shares Why the Grind Never Stops 53:11

1+ y ago53:11

53:11

In this week’s episode of The Breakout Growth Podcast Sean Ellis and Ethan Garr chat with Brendan Candon, Co-Founder and CEO of SidelineSwap, an online marketplace for sporting goods. “Recommerce” is becoming increasingly popular. Reusing, reselling, and recycling used items creates value for buyers and sellers, and the process of trading in and tr…

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