

Ep. 73 Balancing Act: Psychology, Partnerships & the Future of AdTech with Ali Wendroff
Apr 8, 2025
Ali Wendroff, Vice President of Demand Partnerships at ShareThrough, blends her psychology background with ad tech expertise. She emphasizes the critical role of human connection in building trusted partnerships. Ali reflects on her career journey and the importance of creative strategies in advertising. She discusses the evolving ad tech landscape, highlights the integration of AI, and shares insights on maintaining work-life balance, illustrating the continuous effort needed to harmonize personal passions and professional commitments.
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Eager Start in Ad Tech
- Ali Wendroff entered the ad tech industry with no prior knowledge, eager to learn a new language.
- She quickly took on a $60 million book of business at Pubmatic, supported by mentors and cheerleaders.
Drive Fueled by Inspired Role Models
- Ali's drive is fueled by inspiration from driven people, including her mother and colleagues.
- She holds herself to high standards to set the proper precedent for her team and partners.
Building from Ground Up to DSP Team
- At Cargo, Ali learned programmatic from the bottom up and connected dots between sales and DSP partnerships.
- At TripleLift, she built a new DSP engagement team that became a major revenue driver.