Andi Jarvis (Eximo Marketing) talks to some of the world’s best marketers and shares hints, tips and insight to help you become a better marketer.
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In Dead Pilots Society, scripts that were developed by studios and networks but were never produced are given the table reads they deserve. Starring actors you know and love from television and film, a live audience, and a good time in which no one gets notes, no one is fired, and everyone laughs. Presented by Andrew Reich (Friends; Worst Week) Ben Blacker (The Writers Panel podcast; co-creator, Thrilling Adventure Hour), and Noah Findling (The New York Times, Comedy Central).
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Actionable intelligence on emerging tech, financial markets, longevity research, and peak performance. Each episode is packed with valuable insights to fuel personal and professional growth, from technologists and scientists to Zen Masters and productivity hackers; this variety show will always provide you with an abundance of unconventional wisdom. Kevin has been recognized as one of Time Magazine's 'Top 25 Most Influential People on the Web' and a 'Top 25 Angel Investor' by Bloomberg, high ...
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Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview
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1:06:00Episode 180: Gracie Glassmeyer Interview This after-show episode dives deeper into Here She Lies with its creator, Gracie Glassmeyer. If you heard the table read of this dark, twisty pilot, you probably have questions—like why Seth can’t leave his house, or why Talia has been spying on Amber’s stepmom. Gracie shares the answers, along with her uniq…
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E42. Ben Groves - Ensuring Value From A Data Platform
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39:51Ben is CTO of Bayezian, a leading Data Consultancy and Solutions Business. In this episode, Ben discuss his leadership style, his approach to Data & AI initiatives and how to ensure companies are actually deriving value from their data platforms.
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Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer
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54:38Episode 179: Here She Lies Written by Gracie Glassmeyer Welcome to Dead Pilots Society, the podcast that takes comedy pilots from A-list writers that were sold and developed at networks and streamers but never produced, and gives them the table reads they never got to have. This episode features a pilot from Gracie Glassmeyer. Gracie has written fo…
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E41. Alaa Abouzeid - Making The Difference Where It Counts
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53:16Alaa Abouzeid is VP of Software and Firmware Engineering for Reveal Media, a company building innovative body worn camera solutions for front line workers in a number of important critical cases. Alaa has been with the company for over 14 years and grown his career there into a position of tech leadership. In this episode, Alaa shares his approach …
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Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head)
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1:02:22Episode 178: Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson Interview (Blessed and Highly Favored, NewsRadio, Beavis and Butt-Head) In this after-show interview, Andrew sits down with longtime writing partners Chris Marcil and Sam Johnson. Friends and collaborators, Marcil and Johnson share some incredible stories from their decades in the business. They talk about ho…
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Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater
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49:50Episode 177: Blessed and Highly Favored by Chris Marcil & Sam Johnson - Live from the Elysian Theater We have such a great dead pilot for you this month. It's called Blessed and Highly Favored. It’s a hilarious comedy about a rookie pastor struggling to keep her progressive Baptist church afloat while dealing with megachurch competition, financial …
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E40. Ben Jarvis - How Do You Get Value From A Data Platform?
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39:54Ben Jarvis is CTO of the Data & AI Practice at Telefónica Tech, a Data and Technology services Consultancy. In this episode, Ben shares his inspirational story of how he has worked his way up from a Data Analytics Consultant to CTO. We hear his thoughts on how important it is to stay technically involved as a CTO and how do you ensure you are getti…
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E39. Dedy Kredo - Building Quality Software in the Age of AI
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59:05Dedy Kredo is the Founder and Chief Product Officer at Qodo, an agentic AI platform designed to help developers build high-quality software at scale. Before launching Qodo, Dedy held senior roles across product, data, and technology in both early-stage startups and global enterprises like VMware. In this episode, he shares his journey from curious …
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E38. Daren Rudd - Creating The Competitive Advantage In Consulting
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44:35Daren Rudd is the Vice President of Consulting for CGI, leading the insurance business and technology division. He has a long standing career in consulting and insurance, having taken leadership roles at Cognizant, Brit Insurance and Hiscox. In this episode, we take a walk through his career and discuss how to create a competitive advantage in the …
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Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview
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1:13:16Episode 176: Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) Interview In this month’s after-show interview, Andrew chats with Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian) about their pilot How to Get Over Bryan Byers. The pair share the real-life inspiration behind the show — yes, …
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E37. Andy Parsons - Discussing the Financial Services Tech Scene
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1:01:20Andy is a CTO who has assumed a wealth of C-suite and technology leadership positions largely within the financial services sector, having played key roles for companies like Citi, Admiral, HSBC, Mastercard to name a few. In this episode, Andy talks to us about how he sees the Financial Services world evolving in light of recent technology advancem…
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Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell
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54:11Episode 175: How To Get Over Bryan Byers Written by Ilana Peña & Anne Sundell (Recorded Live at the Elysian Theater) This month on Dead Pilots Society, we’re bringing you How To Get Over Bryan Byers, a hilarious comedy pilot from Ilana Peña (Diary of a Future President) and Anne Sundell (writer and comedian). The show follows two former enemies, An…
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E36. Jonathan Fletcher - Career Reflections Of The CTO Journey
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46:08Jon has had an extremely impressive career as a CTO, carving a reputation out for himself particularly within the insurance sector having been CTO of companies like Hiscox and most recently CFC Underwriting. In this episode, Jon and I reflect on his career journey and discuss the key lessons learned along the way.…
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Building a brand people love with BPerfect's Brendan McDowell
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57:08Brendan McDowell is the founder of BPerfect Cosmetics and Voduz Hair. He’s built two amazing brands (from a background in sales) by investing in community and social media. In this episode we discuss: Work life balance Building a community of fans Following social trends and social selling Dragons Den and Made Up In Belfast Opening on the High Stre…
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Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
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47:34Episode 174: Austen Earl Interview (Letters to Beyoncé, Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this after-show interview, Andrew talks with writer/producer Austen Earl about his pilot Letters to Beyoncé, inspired by his own mom. Austen shares how he went from a tiny town in Vermont to a Hollywood writing career—with a surprising assist from …
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Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together)
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53:44Episode 173: Letters to Beyoncé written by Austin Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together) In this episode of Dead Pilots Society, we bring you a heartfelt and hilarious pilot from Austen Earl (Up All Night, The Millers, Happy Together, About My Father). The script, Letters to Beyoncé, tells the story of a middle-aged schoolteacher in rural…
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E35. Azam Beyk - Building Your Business Based on Values
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54:41Azam is a leading technologist and entrepreneur, with experience across research and applied technology. He has worked for many different types of organisations, but with particular emphasis on the Telecoms sector, having done great things at companies like Vodafone and Comarch. Azam talks us through his unique and inspiring career journey to date …
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Walk The Floor with Phillip Oakley | Strategy Sessions Podcast
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58:26Phillip Oakley is a brand strategist and marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience helping brands stand out and grow. In this episode we discuss: The power of questions and curiosity Talking to your customers and the power of bringing the customer voice into the room Overcoming objections for talking to your customers What the movie Art…
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E34. Joe Thompson - Championing Digital Inclusion
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1:00:28Joe is the CTO of Hedgehog Lab, a software services consultancy. In this episode, Joe shares with us his career journey working within influential Product and Tech Leadership positions at companies like Expedia, Xoomworks and then Accenture. He also talks about his views and approach to ensuring digital inclusion and sustainability in tech.…
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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down
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2:08:40Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…
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Paul has been deep in brand diagnosis, strategy and realisation for over 25 years. You need to hear how he thinks about brands. In this episode we discuss: Listening as a superpower for strategists Why strategy isn’t predicting the future – with a hat tip to JP Castlin Mike Tyson on strategy Creators building brands Defining what a brand isn’t help…
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Episode 172: Lauren Herstik Interview (American Vandal, Pearson)
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1:10:44In this after-show episode of Dead Pilot Society, we're joined by writer Lauren Herstik, who brought us Camp Friends — a pilot that's had more lives (and deaths) than most scripts could dream of. This one has everything: clown camp trauma, projectile vomit over a salad bar, surrealist puberty freakouts, and a long, winding journey through the chaot…
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Episode 171: Camp Friends Written by Lauren Herstik (American Vandal, Pearson)
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44:42This month, we have a fantastic dead pilot, Camp Friends, written by Lauren Herstik. You may know Lauren as a writer on American Vandal and Pearson. Camp Friends is about best friends who spend every summer at Camp Wigeon. This is their CIT (counselor-in-training) year, the last before becoming counselors, and the last chance to have the best summe…
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Zero Moment of Truth (ZMOT) with Devora Rogers
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55:11Devora Rogers developed the methodology deployed for Google's groundbreaking ZMOT research. Yes, THAT Zero Moment of Truth research. In this episode we discuss: How everything changes One HELL of a medical story Zero moment of truth (ZMOT) and convincing people to buy online How long people take to decide to buy something Using data to tell stories…
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E33. - Frank Gibson - Perfecting The Craft Of The Interim CTO
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49:34Frank Gibson is a highly experienced and respected CTO, who has carved out a very successful career path in the interim leadership space. He has fulfilled interim CTO roles for brands such as The Economist, Kantar and now more recently with Timeout. In this episode, Frank shares his career story, we discuss the nature of the interim role and the ex…
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Episode 170: Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero Interview (Another Period)
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1:06:25This is the After Show episode for Buffalo Tens featuring Andrew’s interview with Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). It’s also our last episode of MaxFunDrive 2025. If you haven’t joined, boosted or upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?! You’re reading the show notes! You’re obviously a fan! Go to maximum fun.org/join right now! …
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Growing Categories with Magda Nenycz-Thiel
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1:04:14Magda is a research professor at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute in Adelaide. She has been widely published in academic journals and authored two chapters in How Brands Grow 2. In this episode we discuss: The importance of curiosity The impact of How Brands Grow The Semmelweis effect and The Sharp Effect Learn, test and learn The high performance cult…
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E32. Russell Ward - Leading With Authenticity
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1:04:53Russell is a highly experienced technology leader, who has recently moved into the role of CTO for Leapfrog Technology. In this episode, Russell shares his career story, we discuss his mindset around career progression and how he has approached the first few months as a CTO for a global Software Services business. A genuinely great episode!…
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Episode: 169: Buffalo Tens Episode 2 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period)
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33:04MaxFunDrive 2025 continues with a second episode of Buffalo Tens from Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period). Fox liked this show about two Matchmakers from Hell in Buffalo, New York enough to order a second episode from Riki and Natasha. And then they passed, but we have revived it and are bringing it to you here!Remember, this is the …
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Episode 168: Buffalo Tens Episode 1 by Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero (Another Period)
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36:23You can support Dead Pilots Society and get access to all of our bonus content, and the bonus content from every other Maximum Fun show, by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join. And if you're already a member, first of all - thank you!, you can upgrade or boost your membership and get some cool gifts. Go to maximumfun.org/join now!…
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Úna is the co-founder of The Indie List, Ireland’s leading platform for connecting businesses with top-tier freelance talent across marketing, creative, and digital disciplines. In this episode we discuss: Why it’s OK not have everything figured out Building a community of marketers The Indie List Why pitching as an independent is tough The benefit…
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E31. Chris Pugliese - Tax shouldn't have to be taxing
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47:27Chris currently the CTO of Pie, an innovative tax app, streamlining the process of how people do their taxes. Prior to this, Chris has enjoyed an accomplished career as a software engineer and tech leader in many other interesting companies in many different countries. Chris shares his career story and lessons learned along the way.…
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E30. Sam Hill - Enjoying a stay at Cat Camp
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1:04:16I had the pleasure recently of being joined by Sam Hill, a highly experienced CTO who has successfully built and exited a business as an entrepreneur and then moved on to influential technology leadership roles for organisations such as Tesco, BBC and M&S. Sam shares his career journey with us and his unique style to leadership. A must listen episo…
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Episode 167: John Enbom Interview(Party Down, Veronica Mars)
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1:17:37We have another live show coming up soon. It’s on Sunday March 16th at 2:00 and at the Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, and we will be reading not one but two episodes of a hilarious dead pilot or I guess a dead show, written by and starring the incredible Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero. Riki and Natasha co-created and starred in the Comedy Centr…
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Episode 166: Rich Dan Poor Dan written by John Enbom (Party Down, Veronica Mars))
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45:42John also wrote on Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Benched. This pilot has that unique Enbom touch. Rich Dan, Poor Dan was recorded live in front of an audience at the Elysian Theatre in Los Angeles. Our cast was Ryan Hansen (Party Down) as Danny, Martin Starr (Party Down, Silicon Valley) as Daniel, Zoe Chao (Party Down) as Marnie, Olivia Liang (Kung F…
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Unlocking AI's Potential: Reid Hoffman Discusses 'Superagency'
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1:07:57Whether you're curious about future-proofing your career, understanding AI's global impact, or just want to hear from one of tech's most insightful leaders, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Think of AI today like computers in the '90s - those who embrace it early will have an incredible advantage. Join us as we explore what makes th…
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Tracksuit Marketing with James Hurman | Strategy Sessions
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1:08:39James Hurman does a lot. He’s a strategist, a creative, an entrepreneur, an investor, a teacher and a great bloke. In this episode we discuss: The lessons from ancient cultures The power of delegation Making not drinking cool AF Influencer partnerships with the Kardashians The story behind Tracksuit, the brand tracking platform How James approaches…
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E29 Jim Beattie - CTO by day, International DJ by night
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1:00:28This week I have the genuine pleasure of being joined by Jim Beattie, CTO of Transreport. Jim is a highly experienced and respected technology leader, having multiple successful exits from various companies such as JustEat and Timeout. Jim (accompanied by his faithfull Bulldog companion, Douglas) talks me through his career story and how he went fr…
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Episode 165: Joe Port and Joe Wiseman Interview Rerun (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl)(Eternally Yours Aftershow)
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50:04In this interview we talk about Joe and Joe’s first show business jobs, including the insane, no-longer existent job of Night PA, delivering scripts in the wee hours of the night. They talk about how far having a great attitude can take you in this business, the lessons they’ve learned through their long careers and what they look for in people whe…
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E28. David Kavanagh - Honing The CTO Toolkit
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39:26David is the CTO for Tillo, an innovative embedded rewards and incentives platform that connects customers with rewards and incentives from 2000+ global brands. In this episode, David shares his journey through tech and how he arrived at the CTO position. We discuss the toolkit needed and the skills he developed to become a successful technology le…
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Episode 164: Eternally Yours written by Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl)
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44:56Things have been a little tough in Los Angeles this month, so we are bringing you our first ever Dead Pilots Society Rerun. This is one of our all-time favorite episodes. From way back in 2020, it's Eternally Yours from Joe Port & Joe Wiseman (Ghosts, The Office, New Girl), about a family of normal looking but emotionally closed off, stuck-together…
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Architect, Plumber and Pipe Wrench | Strategy Sessions
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56:19Nils Wimby is an experienced leader in marketing with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of generating value. In this episode we discuss: The architect, plumber and pipe wrench Problemformuleringsprivilegiet (a great word to say if you don’t speak Swedish) Volvo and their journey to premium Jaguar’s rebrand and if it as a good idea How M…
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E27. James Carey - A true vintage of the tech world
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50:43This week, I speak with James Carey, CTO of Bordeaux Index, an innovative company changing the Landscape of the world’s of fine wine and spirits through LiveTrade. James talks us through his journey into tech leadership and how he approaches building a successful culture in his division.By Guy Bevington
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Relaunching an Icon with Dan Knowlton | Strategy Sessions Podcast
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49:36Dan Knowlton, the co-founder of Knowlton, has delivered millions in trackable sales for some of the world’s leading brands. In this episode we discuss: How he grew Knowlton from working with micro business to big brands Learning from mistakes Having your dad as a non exec How to write marketing reports Working with Barry from Eastenders Why nostalg…
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Episode 163: Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding) Interview (The 14th Floor After Show)
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1:11:53A happy holidays to you! Hopefully you're wearing that Dead Pilots Society shirt you bought for yourself as a gift while listening to this episode! This is our interview with Amy and Brendan. In it you'll hear an honest take about how hard it is to sell things and make a living in Hollywood these days. We get into Amy & Brendan's writing dynamic, n…
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Episode 162: The 14th Floor written by Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding)
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38:52It's the end of the year and we have a very special dead pilot for you! This is The 14th Floor written by Amy Reed (The Diary of a Future President) & Brendan Scannell (Bonding). It centers around an ambitious young executive at multinational McKenna Corp who gets hip-checked by her threatened CEO, and is then banished to the depths of the 14th flo…
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E26. Meri Williams - Caring Leadership and Making Paint Drips
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50:43Meri is the CTO for PLEO, an innovative FinTech company, and has years of experience as a Technology Leader, NED and Advisor. In this episode, Meri talks to us about shaping an engineering culture and fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion can truly thrive.By Guy Bevington
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Customer Insight with Suzanne Claassen | Strategy Sessions
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46:52Suzanne is the Director CEE, Google Customer Solutions and a long time Googler. In this episode we discuss: Planning (or not) for a career How digital marketing has changed in the 25 years Has brand loyalty changed over the years Do you need to be always on with your marketing Talk to your customers Working across counties and customs Using AI as a…
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Episode 161: Bill Callahan Interview (Massholes After Show)
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1:14:05Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, Andrew interviews Bill Callahan about his pilot Massholes. Bill has an impressive résumé, having worked on Spin City, 8 Simple Rules, Scrubs, Psych, American Housewife, and The Goldbergs. A former college athlete turned comedy writer, Bill shares his journey from football to comedy, starting in an agency mailroo…
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Carrie Rose runs Rise at Seven, the Search-First creative agency from the UK that’s taking over America. In this episode we discuss: Business is just business Positioning for fast fashion Saying no to new business Using values in your agency When to say no to clients The Rise at Seven story The role of data in decision making Strategy v tactics Str…
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