Andrew Davis, Chief Product Officer at AutoRABIT and co-author of "Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action," dives into transformational leadership. He discusses challenges leaders face in the digital age, advocating for authenticity and support in managing teams. Andrew introduces the VAST framework, gamifies leadership training by likening it to video games, and emphasizes the importance of generosity in business success. He also touches on the role of spirituality in understanding leadership dynamics and fostering growth.

Jonathan Baker is the Head of M&A services at Punctuation, an advisory firm that specializes in small- to mid-sized marketing services firms.In this episode, we explore the ins and outs of Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), diving into pertinent questions such as how buyers determine the value of a firm, knowing the right time to sell, and whether to prioritize the valuation itself or the terms of a specific deal. We also talk about the impact on employees of the M&A process and how to minimize that as much as possible.Links & mentions:punctuation.comjonathan@punctuation.com

Anthony Maggio, VP of Product Management at Airtable, dives into the transformative world of citizen development and AI integration. He outlines how empowering non-technical users to create applications can revolutionize workflows. The conversation reveals the challenges businesses face in implementing AI and the necessity of utilizing no-code solutions. Anthony emphasizes the importance of in-house development for effective AI usage, sharing insights on fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.

Johan Grönstedt is a seasoned management consultant and the vice president and chief product officer at Howwe Technologies, as well as the author of The Execution Revolution.In this episode, we discuss the digital components of strategy execution and large-scale business transformation. We talk about digital acceleration, the need to digitalize the CEO, the shift from the more and more obsolete traditional consulting models, and how AI can fit into all these changes.Links & mentions:amazon.com/Execution-Revolution-Quick-Cure-Strategyhowwe.io/the-execution-revolutionlinkedin.com/in/jgronstedt

Martijn Moret is a seasoned professional and entrepreneur with experience across various industries such as aviation and hospitality, and he's the co-founder of DataSquirrel.ai.In this episode, we talk about the risks of data centralization. We discuss the main challenges and risks of centralized data, the myth of 100% data integration vs. the untapped 60%, and the specific challenges when it comes to working with AI. We conclude with Martijn sharing his hopes and expectations for the future.Links & mentions:linkedin.com/in/martijnmoretx.com/martijnmoret

Alon Peleg is the COO of aiOla, an AI speech technology that helps businesses streamline inspections.On a previous episode, we already had aiOla’s co-founder & CEO Amir Haramaty as a guest, and we discussed the evolution of speech technology in transforming enterprise operations. In this episode with Alon, we talk more practically about driving real value and how to get a great ROI from your AI implementations.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/amir-haramaty-evolution-speech-technology-transforming-enterprise-operationsalon@aiola.comlinkedin.com/in/apeleg

Sateesh Seetharamiah is the CEO of EdgeVerve, an Infosys company that's leading in the development of digital platforms.In this episode, we discuss platform-centric digital strategies and how a platform-centric strategy can help a business unlock growth and drive innovation. We talk more broadly about the key features of a platform-centric strategy, discuss why it's so valuable for leading brands such as Amazon, and conclude by discussing the concept of "uberization".Links & mentions:edgeverve.com

Radhika Dutt is an accomplished entrepreneur and product executive, as well as the author of the book Radical Product Thinking.In this second conversation with Radhika, we revisit some of the points & issues raised in the original episode by talking about responsible development of both physical and digital products. We discuss the opioid epidemic in the U.S., expand upon enshittification and talk about the importance of & approaches to radically rethinking OKRs.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/radhika-dutt-radical-product-thinkingamazon.com/dp/B08ZNV7SW4radicalproduct.com/certificationradicalproduct.com/trainings/digital-transformation-training

Mateo Zimmermann, Investment Manager at Cemex Ventures, dives into the critical state of technology literacy in the construction industry. He defines the technology quotient gap and discusses how bridging it can lead to innovation and success. The conversation highlights the slow adoption of technology due to a risk-averse culture, and emphasizes the positive impacts of embracing innovation for sustainability and improvement. Mateo shares success stories that showcase the transformative power of new technologies in enhancing quality and reducing waste in construction.

Chris Cooney is the Head of Developer Advocacy for Coralogix, a SaaS observability platform that analyzes logs, metrics, and security data in real time.In this episode, Chris returns to the podcast to discuss the modern state of agile. We talk about the difference between Agile versus agile and the conflicts that arise here, as well as the current industry trends and expectations about what the future holds.Links & mentions:agiledrop.com/podcast/chris-cooney-how-data-observability-helps-enable-digital-transformationtheregister.com/2024/06/05/agile_failure_rateslinkedin.com/in/chris-cooneychris.cooney@coralogix.com