Welcome! Host Donna Mitchell sits down with veteran technologist West Stringfellow, whose impressive career spans stints at Amazon, Target, Visa, and PayPal. West brings a wealth of experience in incorporating innovative technologies like AI and blockchain into various business models. Together, Donna and West discuss the challenges and opportunities of adopting new technologies, emphasizing the importance of tailoring solutions to fit diverse organizational cultures. They also explore the unique hurdles faced by nonprofits, the role of AI in personalizing customer interactions, and the transformative power of blockchain for transparent financial management. West shares practical advice for businesses looking to leverage AI, along with valuable insights on corporate ethics, fraud prevention, and overcoming organizational resistance. Tune in for the cutting-edge strategies that can propel businesses into the future of Web3!
West Stringfellow is a pioneer in the tech industry with a career marked by significant contributions to Amazon's early success. Initially dabbling in technology, he gained serious expertise when Amazon contacted him to help build their innovative book marketplace, a project driven by Jeff Bezos's passion for books. His tenure at Amazon proved foundational, exposing him to the full potential of technology. West played a pivotal role on the team that launched the first version of Amazon Prime Video and wrote the product specifications for Amazon's inaugural billable web service on AWS. These milestones underscore his influential impact on shaping major digital platforms that millions use today.
— Founder & CEO - Sold my patented multi tenant marketplace platform powered by AI/ML to Target
— VP, Innovation @ Target - Built company-wide growth strategy, invested $30M and boosted ROIC by 10x
— VP, Innovation @ Visa - Catalyzed transformation from B2B2C physical cards to B2C digital products
— CPO @ Rosetta Stone - Transformed company from CD software to mobile and SaaS products
— CPO @ BigCommerce - Pivoted company towards high-value customers, helping secure $50M round
— Sr Director, Product @ PayPal - Transformed company from digital to omnichannel, increasing TAM by 120%
— Sr Product Manager @ Amazon - Launched world 1st antifraud ML, digital video, and web services
— Startup Accelerator Leader - Built and led accelerators at Techstars and Target. Mentored 100+ startups
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