Snippet- Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo, Talks About a Renaissance Moment for The Company, Starting With Yahoo Mail

No Two Days in Tech Are the SameIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares what makes his role so exciting. There’s no such thing as a typical day.Surrounded by diverse creative technologists, conversations can range from AI to VR, robotics, or virtual production, sometimes all in the same day 🤖🎨Working across multiple agencies means constantly tackling new challenges, while initiatives like WPP’s creative technology apprenticeship bring in fresh talent and future-ready skills.It’s this constant variety and exposure to new ideas that keeps the passion alive. 🔥Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #CreativeTech #FutureOfWork #Innovation

What Breaks When You ScaleIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares a hard truth about scaling. As organizations grow, from 10 to 100 to 1000+, everything starts to break.People, processes, systems, and software all face new and unexpected challenges. ⚠️But within that chaos lies the biggest learning opportunity. The key is to build sustainable foundations, strong people, resilient processes, and scalable systems that can evolve with growth.Because scaling isn’t just about getting bigger, it’s about building things that don’t break under pressure. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya#Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #Scaling #EngineeringLeadership #StartupGrowth

Reimagining the Inbox ExperienceIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo, talks about a renaissance moment for the company, starting with Yahoo Mail 📧While many digital products have rapidly evolved, email has seen relatively limited innovation. Harish sees this as a huge opportunity to rethink the inbox from the ground up.The focus is on connecting product, partners, and user experience, creating an inbox that feels truly different, more valuable, and tailored to modern consumer needs.👉 Move beyond generic inboxes👉 Deliver meaningful, differentiated experiencesBecause the inbox deserves more than just functionality, it needs innovation 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #ProductInnovation #EmailMarketing #ConsumerExperience

Why Digital Experiences Drive Consumer Connection”In this clip, Funs Jacobs, former Senior Director of Innovation at Monks and Founder of Brand of Insiders, explains why digital experiences are becoming central to modern consumer engagement.As the world becomes increasingly virtual, brands must find new ways to build deeper relationships, and digital experiences are one of the most powerful tools to do that 🌐From immersive activations in virtual worlds and gaming platforms 🎮 to experiences built across owned web spaces, these touchpoints are now a critical part of innovation and long-term brand strategy 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Funs-Jacobs #Outgrow #Podcast #FunsJacobs #DigitalExperience #ConsumerEngagement #BrandInnovation #VirtualWorlds

Building AI with Clear GuardrailsIn this clip, John Hearty, Vice President & Head of AI Governance at Mastercard, explains how Mastercard ensures responsible AI development through strong guiding principles.Their systems are built around being functional, inclusive, and transparent, creating a shared foundation for everyone involved. 🤝Mastercard also works closely with suppliers upfront to clearly define expectations, helping all teams build with confidence and alignment.The goal isn’t to block innovation, it’s to create guardrails that enable responsible progress while keeping trust at the center. 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-John-Hearty #Outgrow #Podcast #JohnHearty #Mastercard #ResponsibleAI #AIGovernance #TrustInAI #Innovation

Bridging AI and the Human Side of LeadershipIn this clip, Dianna Wilusz, Vice President of People Experience & Operations at SoftBank Robotics America, highlights the role leaders play in connecting technology with the human side of organizations.From ensuring ethics, compliance, and data security 🔐 to fostering critical thinking and encouraging teams to explore beyond their core roles, leadership is key to responsible AI adoption.Her perspective: true transformation happens when leaders balance innovation with human awareness, creating a bridge between what technology can do and what people should do. 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-dianna-wilusz #Outgrow #Podcast #DiannaWilusz #SoftBankRobotics #AILeadership #FutureOfWork #ResponsibleAI

Scaling Without Losing the Startup MindsetIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares how Uber maintains its early-stage mindset, even at massive scale.Despite growing to thousands of engineers, the focus remains the same:👉 Understand the business👉 Move fast👉 Maintain a high-quality barBut as organizations grow, success depends on more than execution; it requires alignment and influence. Understanding stakeholder needs, their constraints, and the “why” behind requests becomes critical to building effectively together 🤝Scaling isn’t just about systems, it’s about collaboration and mindset 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-vishnu-acharya #Outgrow #Podcast #VishnuAcharya #Uber #EngineeringLeadership #ScalingTeams #StartupMindset

Reimagining Yahoo for the Modern ConsumerIn this clip, Harish Sarma, Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, shares why joining Yahoo at a pivotal moment felt deeply personal.He sees a unique opportunity to redefine products like Yahoo Mail as truly consumer-first experiences, ones that go beyond utility and deliver real value in people’s lives 📧Reflecting on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, he notes that while they entertain, they don’t always help users move closer to their goals.The opportunity?👉 Build platforms that don’t just engage, but actually add meaningful value to everyday life 🚀Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Harish-Sarma #Outgrow #Podcast #Yahoo #HarishSarma #ProductStrategy #ConsumerTech #DigitalPlatforms

Scaling AI Starts with Data & ValueIn this clip, Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, explains how organizations can effectively scale AI.The starting point is simple: wherever there’s data, there’s potential for AI 📊From there, it’s about identifying the right business processes, mapping value, and uncovering hidden opportunities, especially in data silos that were previously unused.By looking across the entire value chain, organizations can strategically apply AI to streamline operations and drive meaningful impact 🚀 Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Rakesh-Doddamane #Outgrow #Podcast #RakeshDoddamane #Philips #GenerativeAI #DataStrategy #AITransformation

The Hidden Cost of AI: EnergyIn this clip, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, highlights an often-overlooked challenge of AI: its energy consumption.Even simple interactions with AI models require energy, which adds up at scale ⚡Andy emphasizes the need for innovation to reduce these costs quickly, especially as AI becomes more embedded in everyday life.The future of AI isn’t just about capability, it’s also about sustainability and responsibility 🌍Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-andy-hood #Outgrow #Podcast #AndyHood #WPP #AI #Sustainability #GreenTech #FutureOfAI