Episodes

Dec. 4, 2025

Rethinking Retail Reach: IGA’s Blueprint for Smarter Shopper Marketin…

You’ve worked on some of the most iconic consumer-loved brands—how do you translate that big-brand thinking into IGA’s decentralized, independent retail model? How has your direct marketing mindset influenced the way IGA appr...

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Nov. 20, 2025

The Lottery Ticket Effect: What Drives True Partnership (Chris Haimba…

You’re responsible for driving the global growth strategy across Perrigo’s Skin Healing division—what key consumer trends or unmet needs are shaping that strategy today? Balancing innovation with heritage can be tricky in cat...

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Nov. 13, 2025

Rethinking Fulfillment: Amazon’s Big Change and What Comes Next (Rob …

Amazon's decision to end FBA prep services is a significant shift for sellers. From your perspective, what are the immediate challenges brands should anticipate, and how can they proactively address them? You emphasized the i...

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Nov. 6, 2025

Choose Your Own Adventure: Empowering the Next Generation of Commerce…

You’ve been instrumental in driving growth and implementing transformative models in digital commerce. Can you share what you think are the key elements for success in this space? As the digital commerce landscape continues t...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Sending the Elevator Down: Building Culture, Brand, and Empowering th…

You’ve built an impressive career leading innovative consumer brands. Can you walk us through your journey—what led you to start Durham Brands and Gimme Beauty? Building a CPG brand that scales globally is no small feat. What...

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Oct. 9, 2025

Higher Touch, Smarter Tech: How AI is Redefining the Digital Shelf (B…

You’ve led e-commerce growth across multiple brands and retailers — what’s been one of the biggest shifts you’ve seen in consumer behavior recently, and how are you adapting to it? When a major platform or retail partner goes...

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Oct. 2, 2025

From Black Box to Breakthrough: How Ampd is Redefining Retail Media (…

· Your journey as the co-founder and CEO of Ampd is inspiring. What originally sparked the idea for Ampd, and how has the vision evolved since its inception? · Looking back, what have been the most significant challenges an...

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Sept. 25, 2025

Turning Data into Growth: Lessons from Mondelēz International (Cristi…

You’ve worked with some of the biggest CPG brands. What key experiences or lessons have shaped your approach as a leader in insights and category growth? You’re passionate about understanding the consumer, retailer, and shopp...

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Sept. 18, 2025

From Doing to Partnering: How Brands Win with Simplicity, Community, …

You’ve built and led high-performing teams across multiple industries and geographies. What pivotal moments or experiences have shaped your career as an entrepreneurial executive? Given your focus on customer experience and g...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Retail Reimagined: How Walmart Connect is Powering Brands Through AI …

What excites you most about leading Walmart Connect in Chile, and what unique opportunities do you see in the region’s market? How do you approach leveraging data-driven insights to create more authentic connections between b...

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Aug. 21, 2025

Cracking the Amazon Data Code: Smarter Growth Through Clean Insights …

Your career journey from Amazon to founding Reason Automation is fascinating. Can you share how your experience at Amazon inspired you to create a company focused on data and analytics? You emphasize the importance of masteri...

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Aug. 14, 2025

Marketplace Momentum: Scaling Brands in the Fast Lane of E-Commerce (…

Your career spans strategy consulting, high-growth eCommerce, and leading CPG brands. Can you walk us through your journey and how these experiences shaped your expertise in scaling challenger brands? At Dr. Squatch, you over...

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Aug. 7, 2025

Beyond Awareness: Modernizing Iconic Brands for Amazon Profitability …

What are the unique challenges and opportunities in integrating iconic brands into a modern eCommerce and retail media strategy? Your career spans roles in major corporations, startups, and private equity. How has this divers...

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July 31, 2025

The Long Game: Why Brand Building Beats Short-Term Wins (Preston Ruth…

Having co-founded Chubbies Shorts, you share some insights into building a CPG brand that resonates with consumers and stands out in a competitive market? What strategies do you find most effective for driving growth and buil...

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July 24, 2025

Data, Distribution & Disruption: Russell Close on What’s Next in Digi…

Can you share your career journey and how it led you to your current role as Global eCommerce Director at Carlsberg Group? What were some key milestones along the way? What are you most excited about in the world of eCommerce...

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July 17, 2025

No Shiny Objects: How Costco is Redefining Retail Media with Purpose …

Costco is known for its unique business model and loyal member base. How has Costco approached retail media differently, and what role does it play in enhancing the member experience and driving sales? Costco operates across ...

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June 26, 2025

Beauty Meets the Digital Shelf: Winning Strategies in eCommerce (Chri…

As someone deeply involved in the beauty ecommerce space, what emerging trends or shifts are you currently observing in consumer behavior and technology? What do you consider to be the most underutilized levers for optimizing...

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June 19, 2025

Tariffs, Trust & Trade: Navigating the Future of Supplements on Marke…

For those unfamiliar, can you share the origin story of the United Natural Products Alliance, what its mission is, and how it’s evolved to serve the natural health products and supplement industry today? How are tariffs impac...

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June 12, 2025

Start Now: Building AI-Literate, High-Performing Teams (Alex Brueckma…

Your approach emphasizes making strategy accessible for leaders. What are the most common misconceptions leaders have about strategy, and how do you help them overcome these? AI is transforming businesses across industries. H...

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June 5, 2025

Think Global, Act Local: The Power of Market-Centric Execution (Melda…

You’ve led the development of e-commerce strategies across multiple markets. What are the key elements of a successful e-commerce strategy, and how do you ensure it is flexible enough to adapt to different consumer behaviors ...

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May 22, 2025

Beyond the Banner: Crafting AI-Driven, Creative-First eCommerce Strat…

What excites you most about the future of digital commerce, and how do you see Barilla evolving to meet emerging trends? Leading a team across 35 countries must come with unique challenges and opportunities. How do you balanc...

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May 15, 2025

Retail at a Crossroads: Mariano on Redefining IT Value and Industry C…

The MACH approach was originally seen as a breakthrough for digital commerce, but VTEX has voiced concerns about how it's evolved. In your view, where did the industry start to veer off course?" You’ve emphasized the importan...

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May 12, 2025

Playing for the W: Leadership, Learning, and the Power of Team (Nikki…

GroupM’s mission is to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people. What strategies do you employ to ensure that bold innovation consistently translates into measurable ROI for your clients? As someo...

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May 8, 2025

Connected, Not Complicated: A New Vision for Digital Retail (Frank Mu…

Chewy has built an incredibly loyal customer base. How do you ensure that advertising remains a helpful and additive part of the shopping experience? Chewy recently launched a newly optimized version of its retail media netwo...

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