Best D SQUARED Podcasts (2026)

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#791: Replay: Lovesac CEO Shawn D. Nelson on building a resilient brand in an uncertain world 28:36

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! What if bankruptcy, a global financial crisis, and other hurdles along the way aren’t the end of your brand, but instead a way to help you define what it truly is? Agility requires a willingness to experiment and adapt, not just in your technolo…

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#790: Replay: Building stronger customer relationships using AI with Noah Zamansky, Stitch Fix 26:30

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! AI can create immersive, human-centric experiences that not only drive sales but also foster enduring brand relationships in a rapidly evolving market. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-driven personalization allows retailers to move beyond…

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#789: Replay: What happens to your KPIs when both CLV and Customer Acquisition Costs rise? With Jamie Domenici, Klaviyo 25:02

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As the year wraps up, we are replaying some of our favorite conversations from 2025, including this one! Customer lifetime value is a critical KPI, but with customer acquisition costs rapidly rising, what can brands do to successfully build long-term value for the business? Agility requires seeing past vanity metrics to the durable value hidden in …

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#788: Year-end review with Greg Kihlström, The Agile Brand 15:43

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In this episode I’m going to do something a little different. As we wind down for the year, we’re going to be running some of our favorites from 2025 until the new year begins. Let’s take a look back at some of the overall themes discussed and point out a few highlights for me. I won’t be able to highlight everything of course but I found 5 themes …

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BONUS - Just A TASH of Magic 2:38:33

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Join us for this very special episode, as our guest and very willing DM sits down behind the screen for his one-and-only effort, in this plot-heavy tale featuring incredibly deep NPCs, genius level riddles, and a very unique gaming system you've definitely never heard of before. "Jangle Bell" - The fastest elf in Christmas town. "Tingle Tangle" - A…

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Steve D Sailopal Co-Founder Curry Smugglers- Snacks, Story, And Swag 50:10

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Send us a text A lost snack pack finds its way to the mic and opens a bigger story: how a Punjabi family turned street memories into a modern brand that won Fortnum & Mason and claimed a Piccadilly window. We sit down with Steve from Curry Smugglers to unpack why a can of Bombay Mix can do what a plain bag never could—stand tall on shelves, spark n…

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#787: Tray.ai's Stephen Stouffer on AI adoption and why marketers should care about the integration layer 25:56

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Why are so many companies spending billions on AI, only to see their most ambitious projects stall out before they ever impact the customer experience? Agility requires more than just a fast-moving marketing team. It requires the foundational ability to connect disparate systems and data sources, allowing new technologies like AI to be implemented …

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S7:E10 - Ash and Blood 2:07:04

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Our investigators are put on their heels as Percy throws a wrench in everyone's plans. Emery gaps out Dick gets gardening supplies Daina gets a taste of her own medicine The Sister knows a thing about boilers. Percy gets kisses

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#786: Thrad CEO Andrea Tortella on advertising in your conversational AI 32:27

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What if the most valuable part of your next conversation with an AI wasn't the answer it gave, but the ad it served? Agility requires more than just adopting new platforms; it demands a complete re-imagination of how brands provide value within them. It challenges us to move from interruption to integration, ensuring our presence is not only seen b…

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#785: Avaya CTO David Funck on building persistent memory of the customer with AI 26:01

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What if every AI interaction with a customer built upon the last, instead of starting from scratch every single time, or at least having it feel that way? Agility requires not just reacting quickly to customer needs, but learning continuously from every interaction to anticipate the next one. This means our technology, especially our AI, can't oper…

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#784: Monday.com Global Creative Director Robbie Ferrara on clarifying the benefits of AI 27:41

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What if the biggest risk in deploying AI isn't the technology itself, but how your team is able to understand its most significant benefits? Agility requires more than just adapting your technology stack; it demands a flexible brand narrative and a creative approach that can evolve with customer sentiment and cultural shifts. This is particularly t…

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 48 NXT 12-9-25 56:20

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 48 NXT 12-9-25 by TJ SquaredBy TJ Squared

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#783: Typeface CMO Jason Ing on the paradox of hyper personalization and brand consistency 28:30

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What happens when your brand has a million different voices speaking to a million different customers? Is that the pinnacle of personalization, or is it just brand chaos? Agility requires both the speed to personalize content for every individual as well as the control to ensure every one of those interactions faithfully represents the core brand. …

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S7:E9 - Crossroads 2:54:42

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The murmurings of a new investigation reach our investigators while they attend an art gala but they are forced to assess their priorities as a multiple secrets that threaten their safety come to light at the same time. Emery is a man, akin to a puppet Dick does some palm readings Daina does it again Percy feels the pressure Sister Anastazjia learn…

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Doyin Olorunfemi, PhD - From Computer Engineering To Empowering Women: A Journey Of Purpose 1:02:08

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Send us a text What if your life’s through-line is a flowchart—clear steps, smart loops, and a decision diamond that always points back to people? Meet Dr Do, an academic and entrepreneur who turned a “lame” degree in computer engineering into a powerful discipline for building community, scaling women-led enterprise, and teaching with clarity. Her…

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#782: Salesforce Marketing Cloud CMO Bobby Jania on the end of "Do Not Reply" marketing 24:48

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What if the most damaging phrase in your marketing isn't a four-letter word, but three simple ones: "Do Not Reply"? Agility requires more than just moving fast; it requires breaking down the walls between departments to respond to customer needs in the moment they happen. It’s about empowering every part of the organization to act as one cohesive b…

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 47 Deadline 2025 1:38:48

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 47 Deadline 2025 by TJ SquaredBy TJ Squared

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#781: CommerceIQ CMO Sai Koppala on retailer resilience through intelligent operations 25:36

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What if the biggest threat to your brand’s profitability isn’t the next tariff or supply chain disruption, but an outdated playbook that forces you to choose between raising prices on loyal customers or sacrificing your margins? Agility requires more than just reacting quickly to market changes; it requires the intelligence to anticipate them and a…

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#780: Third-party partner experience and security with Haider Iqbal, Thales 31:04

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What if the biggest threat to your brand’s agility and security isn't a competitor, but the welcome mat you lay out for your own partners? Agility requires not just the ability to move quickly, but the confidence to do so securely. It’s about building a foundation of trust that enables seamless collaboration without introducing unnecessary risk. To…

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 46 Gold Rush week 2 and more. 1:09:23

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 46 Gold Rush week 2 and more. by TJ SquaredBy TJ Squared

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S7:E8 - Rock, Paper, Clever 2:35:01

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The thrilling conclusion to the Nanaimo saga as our investigators attempt to escape another mine collapse and weigh the realities of stopping an entire industry or a hill troll... Emery remains stoic Percy is a real strong boy Dick goes double barrel Sister Anastazja goes humpty dumpty Daina buries the hatchet…

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#779: Denodo CMO Ravi Shankar on why good data is critical to AI success 27:26

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What if the multi-million dollar AI initiative you're championing is being silently sabotaged, not by a competitor, but by your own data infrastructure? Agility requires more than just fast decision-making; it requires a data foundation that can deliver insights at the speed of business, without the traditional delays of moving and duplicating info…

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#778: Intuit Mailchimp's Diana Williams on moving from fragmentation to holiday sales success 29:06

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During the chaos of the holiday season, is it possible for small retailers to turn their fragmented customer data into a perfectly timed, personalized marketing, or are they destined to just add to the noise? Agility requires not just collecting customer data from every channel, but having the insight and tools to act on it in the moments that matt…

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#777: Cisco's Chang Chang on how AI is turning the contact center into a profit center 25:39

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Is your contact center ready to become a profit center? Agility requires not just adopting new technologies like AI, but also fundamentally rethinking how we structure our teams, measure success, and interact with customers. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and adapt quickly in a constantly evolving landscape. Today, we're going to ta…

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#776: Black Friday Special: Zappi CMO Nataly Kelly on the high-stakes world of holiday advertising 26:19

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In a world drowning in data, is the 'big creative idea' for a holiday campaign an endangered species, or is it more critical than ever? Agility requires not just moving fast, but moving with confidence. It's the ability to validate creative instincts with real-world data, ensuring that your biggest bets are also your smartest ones. Today, we're goi…

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S7:E7 - And They Call It A Mine... 2:14:29

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Our investigators discover the problem is much more complicated than they'd originally thought.Emery has some bad chicken .Dick and Daina sitting in a tree....Percy fights a nun.Sister Anastazja fights a Percy

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#775: ZICO Coconut Water Founder Mark Rampolla on brand integrity and the courage to make tough decisions 28:49

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For most entrepreneurs, the exit is the goal, as well as the end of at least that part of their story. But what if the end is actually a new beginning? Agility requires a deep understanding of your brand's core purpose and the conviction to protect it. This often means having the courage to reverse a decision that was once seen as the ultimate succ…

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Joe Natoli Design consultant. Coach. Speaker. Author. Risk, Rules and getting Real 1:40:38

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Send us a text Start with the work, not the theatre. That’s the heartbeat of this candid, fast-moving conversation with a veteran designer who cut his teeth in a brutal design school, built a career in enterprise UX, and still believes tiny details move mountains. We dig into the early lessons that never faded—defend every decision, design for the …

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#774: Seel CRO Laura Huddle on seeing customer returns as an opportunity 21:32

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What if the most dreaded part of your customer's journey: the return, was actually your biggest untapped opportunity for growth? Agility requires brands to re-examine every part of the customer journey, especially the challenging post-purchase phase, and find hidden opportunities to adapt and strengthen customer relationships. It demands we turn op…

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 45 Gold Rush 2025 Week 1 1:00:44

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 45 Gold Rush 2025 Week 1 by TJ SquaredBy TJ Squared

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#773: Building loyalty and trust through focused innovation with Lindsey Kling, Coterie 28:02

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How can your brand build genuine loyalty that translates into long-term business value when customer expectations continually evolve? Agility demands a deep understanding of your customer, a willingness to experiment, and the ability to pivot quickly when needed. Today, we're going to talk about building loyalty and trust through focused innovation…

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#772: Contentful CMO Elizabeth Maxson on AI-augmented human creativity in marketing 23:53

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With increased AI Adoption, is the most valuable skill for a modern marketer empathy with customers, or is it successfully prompting? Contentful, in partnership with Atlantic Insights, The Atlantic’s marketing research division, recently conducted a study of over 425 marketing decision makers including 103 CMOs. This study, “When Machines Make Mark…

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#771: Design Systems as a Digital Transformation Catalyst with Nigel Dennis, The Office of Experience 28:46

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What if the very system you invested in to create brand consistency and efficiency is now the biggest thing slowing down your digital transformation and costing you innovation? Agility requires more than just speed; it demands a shared language and a foundational framework that allows teams to build, test, and innovate without being crushed by the …

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#770: Constant Contact CEO Frank Vella on how B2B marketers and SMBs can partner for success 23:04

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Is the increasing investment in marketing by SMBs a sign of growth and optimism, or is it masking a deeper struggle with confidence and effectiveness? Agility requires not only adapting to the rapid pace of technological change but also understanding the core challenges faced by your customers, like SMBs struggling to measure marketing ROI. It also…

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S7:E6 - The Hills Are Alive 2:14:32

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We follow Sister Anastazja in the months and days before our investigators landed in Nanaimo. Meanwhile our investigators prove to be unexpectedly adept at tracking drunken miners.Dick feels like poopEmery is as stealthy as night itselfDaina and Percy bond over claustrophobiaSister Anastazja enters the mysteryAnd Sean hits a new record of saying "G…

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S7:E5 - Coal Town 2:28:16

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The party reconsiles with the events of the Seance until Mr Dunsmuir shows up personally to task them with a case.Dick is now ball bearing. Percy looks for a mysterious packageElofe chooses her name. Emery gets a giiiiiiiirlfrriiiend, not really, maybe, it's classified.

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#769: Zoom CMO Kim Storin on why growth problems are often brand problems 28:06

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In a world obsessed with conversion rates and customer acquisition costs, have we forgotten the one thing that actually makes both of them better? Agility requires more than just the ability to react quickly to market signals. It demands a stable, strategic core—a brand—that provides the necessary context and direction to ensure your pivots are pur…

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 44 1:20:37

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 44 by TJ SquaredBy TJ Squared

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#768: Infios Chief Innovation Officer Eugene Amigud on use-case driven success with AI 33:39

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How can large organizations embrace the speed and adaptability of a startup while navigating the complexities of established processes and legacy systems, especially in the rapidly changing world of AI-driven consumer experiences? Agility requires adopting new technologies while fundamentally shifting how teams operate, experiment, and learn from d…

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Rebecca, Fred & Kenneth's Episode - "Fate Date" AKA The Toothless-Mini-Peen Killer 40:41

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Send us a text They’re baaaack! After a long hiatus filled with caffeine, musicals, kids, and chaos, Danielle and Drew are back in the studio — and kicking off Season 2 with one of Forensic Files’ darkest episodes: “Fate Date.” This case takes us to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2004, where a seemingly ordinary night of online dating turned into a deadly setup.…

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Hardy Sidhu Founder & CEO. From Survival To Design Leadership. 52:28

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Send us a text Start with the stereotype: tidy CV, tidy promotions, tidy portfolio. Now scrap it. Hardy’s journey begins in a young offenders’ institution with no GCSEs and no map, then arcs through late-night self-teaching, messy first sites, a bold UX leap, and leadership roles that reframed “product” from deliverables to durable partnerships. Wh…

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#767: Krisp.ai Co-Founder Arto Minasyan on voice AI and the customer experience 21:56

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What if your customers could talk directly to your brand, without scaling your your customer service teams to a 1:1 capacity? This episode is brought to you by Krisp.ai, the all-in-one voice AI that makes every conversation sound professional. With industry-leading noise cancellation, real-time accent conversion, accurate transcription, and smart c…

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#766: Square CMO Lindsey Irvine on connecting with customers through community-driven storytelling 29:38

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As we’re increasingly inundated with AI-generated content and algorithm-driven ads, what’s more powerful: yet another new technology, or the authentic voice of the small business owner on the corner? Agility requires not just reacting to market shifts, but deeply understanding the very fabric of the communities you serve and having the conviction t…

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#765: Hexagon AB's George Chang on building a unified system of marketing measurement 25:04

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When it comes to your digital experience, how often does a ‘great idea’ from a senior leader’s gut feeling get completely dismantled by actual user data? Agility requires the willingness to be wrong and the systems to prove it quickly. It’s about building a culture that values learning over being right and relentlessly iterates based on real human …

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Tuesday Nyte Graps ep. 43 NXT 11-4-25 1:12:12

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Let’s talk about it! Welcome back to another episode of Tuesday Nyte Graps. The best podcast team on god’s green is back to go over what went down on this week’s NXT heading into Gold Rush (yo Shawn send those tickets and press passes bro!). Trinidad says Kelani acting like a mean girl still doesn’t work, Julio points out how much he dislikes how a…

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#764: Closing the gap between brand promise and brand experience with Mark Wagner, Horizontal Digital 19:33

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What if your brand's voice is drifting off-key in the ears of your customers, and you're the last one to know? Agility requires more than just rapid execution; it demands a real-time, nuanced understanding of customer sentiment and the ability to translate that intelligence directly into action. We are here at Sitecore Symposium in Orlando, Florida…

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S7:E4 - The Butcher In The Square 2:53:38

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As our investigators look to upgrade the castle they search out an expert in the occult to assist them but get so much more than they bargained for... Emery meets and old friend Percy gets hot and bothered Dick takes on a suspicious job Elofe receives sound advice

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#763: Pega CTO Don Schuerman on how AI can pay down tech debt and accelerate digital transformation 28:53

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Pega provides the leading AI-powered platform for enterprise transformation. The world’s most influential organizations trust Pega’s technology to reimagine how work gets done by automating workflows, personalizing customer experiences, and modernizing legacy systems. Since 1983, Pega’s scalable, flexible architecture has fueled continuous innovati…

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#762: Scaling a brand while maintaining local differentiation with Renaud Delaquis, Coastline Academy 27:06

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With customer expectations constantly evolving, how can large organizations avoid using obsolete methods and instead embrace agility to thrive and drive meaningful growth? Agility requires both adapting to change and anticipating it in the first place. It demands a willingness to experiment, learn, and iterate quickly, especially when it comes to c…

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#761: Treasure Data CEO Kaz Ohta and CMO Karen Wood on the AI-driven reinvention of marketing 29:03

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What if the very foundation of your marketing cloud, the one you've spent years building, is at worst actually giving your AI amnesia, and at best missing key opportunities to connect with your customers? Agility requires more than just reacting quickly; it demands an intelligent foundation that can anticipate customer needs and empower your teams …