Ep. 25 Ana Milicevic from Sparrow Advisers chats with AdTechGod
Apr 23, 2024
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AdTechGod sits down with Ana Milicevic, Principal of Sparrow Advisers, discussing her entrepreneurial journey, working with siblings in startups, industry collaboration, kindness, future trends in internet advertising, navigating the post-cookie era, and exploring media passion and career paths.
Ana's unconventional path from computer scientist to entrepreneur led to founding Sparrow Advisors, specializing in strategic investments and operational excellence.
Anna emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity and quality in advertising amidst industry shifts towards personalized advertising and Generation AI technologies.
Deep dives
Evolution of Anna's Career and Entrepreneurial Journey
Anna Malissivik, principal and co-founder of Sparrow Advisors, reflects on her unconventional path from computer scientist to entrepreneur. She delves into founding a software outsourcing company while at university, experiences with technology and advertising, and her transition into the ad tech landscape. Anna's diverse background, including work at Demdex and Adobe, shaped her deep understanding of both ad tech and Martech, leading to the establishment of Sparrow Advisors with her sister Maya.
Industry Shifts Towards Personalized and Gen AI Advertising
Anna discusses significant industry trends, such as the evolution beyond third-party cookies towards personalized advertising and the rise of Generation AI technologies. She highlights the need for a fundamental shift in advertising logic, emphasizing the exploration of new ecosystems and the potential for innovative solutions like gen AI. Despite short-term disruptions, Anna sees these changes as paving the way for a radically different advertising landscape in the future.
Challenges and Opportunities in Ad Tech Innovation
Amidst the industry's dynamic landscape, Anna expresses concerns about the devaluing of user experiences through poorly executed AI-generated content. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity and quality in advertising to engage users effectively. While acknowledging disagreements within the industry regarding the urgency of adapting to post-cookie environments, Anna advocates for embracing robust solutions that align with modern standards. She underscores the transformative potential of collaborative efforts and forward-thinking strategies to navigate the evolving ad tech realm.
Ana is the Principal and Co-founder of Sparrow Advisers.
Ana worked at companies we recognize today including Adobe, SAS and Signal acquisition by Transunion.
Sparrow Advisers specializes in identifying and executing on opportunities that drive value and change. Under Ana's leadership, the company is redefining what's possible in the digital space, focusing on strategic investments, consulting, and operational excellence.
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