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In this episode of HIGT, hosts Adam and Amanda sit down with Lindiwe Stenberg, newly promoted Chief of Staff to the VP of Marketing at Venmo (formerly Growth Marketing Operations Lead), to explore her unconventional career journey from multimedia design to nursing school to fintech marketing, her philosophy on continuous learning, and practical strategies for building high-performing marketing stacks and cross-functional teams.

Building a Sustainable Agency Through Values-Driven Leadership and Specialist Focus. In this episode of How I Grew This, hosts Amanda and Adam speak with Mick Rigby, founder and CEO of Yodel Mobile, about his 20-year journey building a specialist mobile app marketing agency. From launching just before the iPhone's debut to being recently acquired by NP Digital, Mick shares insights on sustainable growth, maintaining company values, and adapting to industry changes.

Ever wondered how to navigate product development in highly regulated industries while still driving innovation? Join Amanda and Adam as they chat with Patrick Wesonga, Senior Product Leader, who shares two decades of invaluable product management wisdom. From hypothesis-driven development to building mission-driven products, discover how to balance regulatory compliance with rapid innovation, the key traits of exceptional product managers, and why curiosity is the cornerstone of product success. Whether you're an aspiring product manager or seasoned professional, this episode delivers practical insights on making impactful product decisions while staying true to your mission.

Building successful products requires a delicate balance of innovation, regulation compliance, and customer-focused development, especially in highly regulated industries. In this episode of How I Grew This, hosts Amanda and Adam chat with Patrick Wesonga, Senior Product Leader, who shares his 20-year journey in product development across various industries and company stages, from startups to enterprise organizations.

From Oracle Sales to Digital Product Pioneer: Building a Sustainable Tech Agency in the Mobile Era. In this episode of How I Grew This, host Adam speaks with Robert Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Appstem, about his 15-year journey building a successful digital product agency from the early days of mobile apps to today's AI-driven landscape, alongside co-host Amanda.

From Oracle Sales to Digital Product Pioneer: Building a Sustainable Tech Agency in the Mobile Era. In this episode of How I Grew This, host Adam speaks with Robert Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO of Appstem, about his 15-year journey building a successful digital product agency from the early days of mobile apps to today's AI-driven landscape, alongside co-host Amanda.

In this episode of How I Grew This, hosts Amanda and Adam sit down with Jason White, Head of Acquisition at Policygenius, to explore the evolving landscape of digital marketing and SEO. Jason shares invaluable insights from his journey from a local bike shop to leading acquisition strategies, discussing why traditional marketing principles still matter in the AI era, how to effectively navigate the current "land grab" opportunity in digital channels, and practical approaches to testing and measurement. Whether you're a seasoned marketer adapting to AI-driven changes or looking to build a more resilient acquisition strategy, this conversation offers actionable insights on maintaining authenticity while embracing innovation. Tune in to discover why "doing real company stuff" matters more than chasing the latest marketing fads.

In this episode of How I Grew This, hosts Amanda and Adam sit down with Jason White, Head of Acquisition at Policygenius, to explore the evolving landscape of digital marketing and SEO. Jason shares invaluable insights from his journey from a local bike shop to leading acquisition strategies, discussing why traditional marketing principles still matter in the AI era, how to effectively navigate the current "land grab" opportunity in digital channels, and practical approaches to testing and measurement. Whether you're a seasoned marketer adapting to AI-driven changes or looking to build a more resilient acquisition strategy, this conversation offers actionable insights on maintaining authenticity while embracing innovation. Tune in to discover why "doing real company stuff" matters more than chasing the latest marketing fads.

Join Adam and Amanda as they sit down with Shumel Lais, a mobile growth expert with over a decade of experience, to explore the essential strategies for launching and scaling subscription apps. From setting up proper analytics and understanding payback periods to navigating iOS challenges and leveraging AI, this episode delivers practical insights for both startup founders and established app developers. Learn why immediate ROI isn't always the goal, when to start paid acquisition, and how to build a sustainable growth strategy in today's complex mobile landscape.

Join Adam and Amanda as they sit down with Shumel Lais, a mobile growth expert with over a decade of experience, to explore the essential strategies for launching and scaling subscription apps. From setting up proper analytics and understanding payback periods to navigating iOS challenges and leveraging AI, this episode delivers practical insights for both startup founders and established app developers. Learn why immediate ROI isn't always the goal, when to start paid acquisition, and how to build a sustainable growth strategy in today's complex mobile landscape.