Snippet (from Episode 250)- Raji Behal, Head of Western and Southern Europe, UK and Ireland at Klarna Shares How Her 14-Year Journey at Macy’s Opened the Door to Payments and Tech

💼 When Your “Non-Tech” Experience Becomes Your Tech AdvantageSometimes, the experience you already have is more valuable than the experience you think you need.In this snippet, Raji Behal, Head of Western and Southern Europe, UK and Ireland at Klarna, shares how her 14-year journey at Macy’s, from buyer to leading one of the largest e-commerce sites in America, unexpectedly opened the door to payments and technology.After being told she didn’t have enough technology experience, Klarna saw something different: deep e-commerce expertise that could translate into tech. 🚀✨ Transferable skills matter🔄 Careers rarely follow a straight line💡 The right opportunity can change how your experience is valuedListen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Raji-Behal #Outgrow #CareerGrowth #Leadership #CareerJourney #Technology #Ecommerce #Fintech #Payments #Klarna #WomenInBusiness

🚀 Great Technology Isn’t EnoughA technology can be market-ready and still fail to reach consumers.In this snippet, Pinar Ozcan, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Oxford, explains why successful innovation depends on more than technology.From political conditions and the right promoters to a strong ecosystem and industry giants paying attention, adoption is a much bigger equation. 💡🎯 Innovation needs an ecosystem.🌍 Context shapes adoption.🤝 The right players can make or break a technology.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Pinar-Ozcan #Outgrow #Podcast #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Technology #TechInnovation #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Oxford 

🤖 AI Isn’t Expensive. Bad AI Strategy Is.How do you make sure your AI investments actually deliver value?Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, explains why organizations need to evaluate ROI across the entire AI value chain, from demand intake and data to implementation, scaling, AI literacy, and responsible AI.💡 Start with value.📊 Measure the ROI.🚀 Scale what works.🤝 Build responsibly.Because responsible AI isn't just about ethics. It’s also part of the business case. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Rakesh-Doddamane#GenerativeAI #AI #AIstrategy #ROI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #UserExperience #Leadership #Philips

🚨 Risk Doesn’t Stay Inside the Bank. So Why Do We Manage It That Way?As financial data moves from banks to aggregators, third-party providers, and beyond, risk and liability move with it.🎙️ Louise Beaumont, Head of Marketing and Communications at Invela Network, explains why managing open finance risk requires a network-wide approach, not isolated point solutions or bilateral agreements.🔗 See the full conversation for more insights on the future of open finance- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Louise-Beaumont #OpenFinance #Fintech #DataSecurity #RiskManagement #Banking #DataPrivacy #DigitalTransformation #FintechInnovation #FinancialData #Cybersecurity

🧪 AI Is Reshaping R&D From Discovery to Decision-MakingFrom synthesizing millions of scientific articles to exploring new formulations and enabling smarter decisions, AI is becoming an integral part of the innovation pipeline.In this snippet, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, explains how different AI models are helping accelerate innovation at almost every stage. 🤖🔬The future of R&D isn’t just about one AI tool, it’s about building an AI-powered pipeline from end to end. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Dr-Satyajit-Wattamwar#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataScience #Innovation #AIInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Unilever #EmergingTechnology

🎙️ When Business Moves Faster Than TechnologyInnovation can transform customer experience, but only if the technology is ready to keep up. ⚡In this clip, Vishnu Acharya, ex-Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares why the gap between business ambitions and technological capabilities can become a major risk.🚀 From autonomous vehicles to next-generation delivery solutions, the opportunity may be clear, but complex technology can still slow execution.The challenge? Keeping innovation, infrastructure, and business moving forward together. 🔄🎧 Watch the snippet to hear more- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-Acharya #Uber #EmergingTechnology #CustomerExperience #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Technology #BusinessStrategy

🎙️ Breaking Into Creative Technology: Where to Start?What does it take to build a career in creative technology? 🚀In this snippet, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, talks about WPP’s apprenticeship programme, which has now welcomed nearly 50 people across three cohorts, and why it can be a powerful accelerator for aspiring creative technologists.From apprenticeships to university courses, the path into creative technology is growing. 🎨💻The takeaway? Explore the opportunities, build your skills, and find your way into a field where creativity meets technology. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Andy-Hood #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeTechnology #EmergingTechnology #MarketingInnovation #Creativity #TechCareers #Innovation

🎙️ Data Doesn’t Just Inform. It Accelerates. ⚡When data meets AI, insights move faster, decisions become sharper, and businesses can react with greater agility.In this insightful clip, Ivan Branco, Head of Information Management, AI, and Analytics at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, explores how dashboards, control towers, digital twins, and AI-powered simulations can transform the way businesses understand and optimize their operations.🤖 From visibility to simulation📊 From data to faster insights🚀 From insights to actionThe real advantage? Being able to test, learn, and optimize in minutes instead of relying on slow manual trial and error. Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Ivan-Branco #IvanBranco #VolvoGroup #AI #DataAnalytics #DigitalTwins #BusinessIntelligence #DataDriven #Innovation #EmergingTechnology

Beyza Koyas is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at BNP Paribas Personal Finance, one of Europe's leading consumer finance companies serving over 25 million customers. She started her career as a mechanical engineer before discovering her real passion lies in understanding people, which eventually took her across Turkey, the UK, and France in roles spanning marketing, sales, product development, and business transformation. Over the past four years at BNP Paribas Personal Finance, she has gone from building pan-European banking partnerships to leading the company's entire global marketing, innovation, customer experience, and analytics function. She is known for her belief that great marketing is not about noise, it is about translating what people genuinely need into products and experiences they can actually trust. A lifelong learner who believes AI is fundamentally changing how we think, work, and lead, Beyza brings a rare combination of commercial sharpness and deep human curiosity to everything she does.On The Menu:How embedded finance now goes beyond financing a purchase Three major shifts agentic AI brings to financial servicesWhy 8 in 10 customers want to delegate to AI BNP Paribas Personal Finance's network of 30,000+ partners Her advice: do AI business, but stay human-centric The accidental path from engineering into banking and marketing Cultural differences between France and UK working styles

🎙️ Adapt or Risk Losing the Customer Relationship💡 “Adapt to survive” isn’t just a strategy, it’s how organizations thrive.In this insightful clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, explains why brands, broadcasters, and rights holders can’t afford to leave their customer relationships in someone else’s hands.📩 Innovation starts with owning the conversation, understanding your audience, and finding better ways to connect directly with them.Because if you don’t build the relationship, someone else will.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #HarishSarma #Yahoo #BusinessDevelopment #Partnerships #MarketingInnovation #CustomerExperience #DigitalMarketing #Innovation