After Earnings

Braze CEO Bill Magnuson talked with hosts Austin and Katie about how major companies use their product, being ahead of the AI curve, and the tools clients usually consolidate when they switch to Braze. Bill also shared insights on growing the company and staying profitable, along with his journey from co-founder and CTO to CEO before going public.$BRZE00:01:21 - The state of marketing 00:06:09 - Why they built the company in 2011 and how the landscape changed 00:10:27 - How big names are using Braze 00:18:05 - Landing an 8 figure customer and “hunting and farming” 00:21:41 - What tools companies consolidate when they move to Braze  00:26:35 - Why costs differs across platforms 00:30:02 - Scaling at Braze and profitability 00:35:23 - Being a startup founder CTO turned public company CEO 00:38:46 - Using AI for the last decade and the rise of GenAI 00:49:59 - Steering clear of political campaignsAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. Follow Us X: AfterEarningsTikTok: AfterEarnings Instagram: AfterEarnings_Youtube: @AfterEarnings Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Peter Cannito, CEO of Redwire, a leading space infrastructure firm, as he sheds light on the revolutionary role his company plays in space exploration. He discusses partnerships like the one with Eli Lilly for microgravity drug research, which could transform medicine. The conversation also touches on the competitive space race for lunar dominance, the complexities of government contracts, and even the tantalizing question of extraterrestrial life. Prepare for a journey through innovation and the mysteries of the cosmos!

Hosts Katie Perry and Austin Hankwitz sat with Celsius CEO John Fieldly in the latest episode of After Earnings. Together, they discussed Celsius's success in building a strong brand identity, expanding market share, and leveraging data analytics to connect with consumers and drive company growth. John emphasized the impact of PepsiCo's $550M investment, product innovation, and aligning with influencers and brands like Jake Paul and Inter Miami.$CELH00:00:00 START00:03:11 Celsius’ growth story00:06:26 Selecting which sports brands and personalities to partner with00:10:56 How Celsius was able to capitalize on the “living fit” trend successfully00:13:02 The process of product development 00:17:00 Growth levers from Pepsi’s $550M investment00:23:45 Pricing strategy for entering new markets00:26:10 Stepping in as Celsius’ new CEO00:33:04 Deepening the relationship with retail investorsAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. Follow Us X: AfterEarningsTikTok: AfterEarnings Instagram: AfterEarnings_Youtube: @AfterEarnings Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of After Earnings, hosts Katie Perry and Austin Hankwitz sit down with Matt Meeker, co-founder and CEO of BARK. Matt shares insights on marketing and brand management, as well as maintaining momentum, managing employee morale, and product expansion. BARK is expanding its consumables business and bringing the same fun, humor and storytelling that made BarkBox famous to the dog treats category with the launch of its first full collection of dog treats called The Snack Pack.Timestamps00:00:00 Start 00:06:23 Coming up with engaging and fun product flavor names00:14:29 Preparing the company for what is to turn into future demand00:19:29 Making customer-centric decisions00:26:08 AI applications at Bark00:31:51 General approaches to retail partnerships00:36:44 The transition from Meetup.com to Bark00:40:44 Building and sustaining momentum within the company00:43:30 How to keep employees’ energy despite rollercoaster rides in the business________After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. Follow Us X: AfterEarningsTikTok: AfterEarnings Instagram: AfterEarnings_Youtube: @AfterEarnings Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of After Earnings, hosts Katie Perry and Austin Hankwitz sit down with Ryan Barretto, President of Sprout Social.. They discuss the company's growth strategy, data analysis, and the evolving role of social media in business. The conversation delves into Sprout Social's focus on sophisticated customers and how social listening aids decision-making. Timestamps00:00:00 Start 00:04:17 How Sprout Social’s strategy shifted as a company in 202300:13:33 Companies becoming social-first organizations00:19:10 How social listening data can shape brand marketing00:23:43 Balancing quality and speed as a company00:31:01 The three areas in which AI is helpful to customers00:34:46 Influencer marketing00:40:09 Insights from data gathered on Sprout00:45:00 Societal conversations around social media_________After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. Follow Us X: AfterEarningsTikTok: AfterEarnings Instagram: AfterEarnings_Youtube: @AfterEarnings Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stock market has changed. Once dominated by a few huge players, a new wave of engaged retail investors has more influence than ever. After Earnings is the show that connects the modern investor with the executives and decision-makers who are shaping the markets. Join Austin Hankwitz and Katie Perry as they bring the conversations that used to be available only to hedge fund managers to the rest of us.After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. Follow Us X: @AfterEarningsTikTok: @AfterEarnings Instagram: @AfterEarnings_Youtube: @AfterEarnings Reach Out Email: afterearnings@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices