Technologist of the Month

Rollo Goldstaub is the Global Head of Sports Partnerships at TikTok. Rollo oversees Sports Content Partnership, Business Development, Strategy, and Operations, harnessing the power of TikTok for the largest Sports partners in the world. The Sports Partnerships team at TikTok excels in strategic management of the largest leagues, teams, federations, and broadcasters, supporting them in discovering their next generation of fans.On The Menu:Data-Driven Sports Partnership Strategies at TikTokTikTok's Unique Value Proposition for Sports PublishersGen Z Sports Discovery Through Creator ContentLong-term Strategic Alignment Beyond Viral CampaignsCreative Content Formats: Split-Screen Highlights InnovationCross-Platform Attribution: Direct Broadcaster Deep Links

Igor Mikhalev, Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy, EY-Parthenon, emphasizes that while AI has traditionally been used to optimize tasks like refining marketing messages or improving conversion strategies, its real potential lies in augmenting human creativity rather than replacing it. He advocates for a balance where AI supports experimentation and exploration, enabling teams to dream bigger and envision possibilities beyond what the raw data suggests. AI becomes an innovation partner, enhancing human ingenuity instead of constraining it.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/41yIYPc#AI #HumanCreativity #Innovation #DataDriven #MarketingTech #IgorMikhalev #Outgrow"

Matthew Blakemore, CEO at AI Caramba!, reflects on the recent debates around AI regulation with a healthy dose of scepticism. He highlights how companies like OpenAI, having already secured a competitive advantage through their vast training data, may now be pushing for regulation not purely from an ethical standpoint, but as a way to protect their lead and limit competition.He acknowledges the importance of frameworks like the upcoming EU AI Act, which will play a critical role in shaping how AI is built and deployed in the future. The real test is ensuring safety and accountability without stifling innovation and fair competition.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/40GZ9bw#AI #EUAIAct #MatthewBlakemore #TechRegulation #ArtificialIntelligence #Outgrow

Igor Mikhalev, Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy, EY-Parthenon, explains that creating innovative solutions is both an art and a science.Science provides the data, a clear, centered perspective of where the world is and where it was just days ago.But true breakthroughs, he says, come from human creativity and ingenuity, stretching the limits of what’s possible.""The symbiosis of data and human imagination is where the real magic happens,"" Igor emphasizes.✨ Data guides us. Creativity drives us forward.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/41yIYPc#IgorMikhalev #Innovation #ArtAndScience #Creativity #DataDriven #FutureOfTech #Inspiration #TechThoughts"

Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, shares that he has been a strong believer in open standards because they are what bring communities together and enable the growth of ecosystems.He explains that alongside open standards, open source plays a crucial role. At Bosch, this has been a long-standing commitment, with the company actively promoting initiatives like the Eclipse Foundation and building open-source projects that form the foundation of their IoT platform.🤝 Collaboration. 🌐 Ecosystems. 🔓 Open Source.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/40cXhHb#Outgrow #KaiHackbarth #Bosch #OpenSource #IoT #OpenStandards #EcosystemInnovation

Eric Tak, Head of Division, Digital Euro - Product Proposition, European Central Bank, emphasizes that while most people today have few problems paying digitally, there are still challenges for those without modern smartphones or who prefer not to use them. “We see these pockets where people struggle,” he explains.Eric adds, “Privacy remains the biggest concern for more than 50% of people when paying digitally. That’s why we aim to offer not just high privacy, but even cash-like anonymity for offline digital euro transactions.”“We want to make sure these transactions can never be stored, retrieved, or seen by anyone else,” Eric says.🔐 Privacy. Anonymity. Freedom of Choice. Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/4lk6zer#DigitalEuro #ECB #PrivacyMatters #FutureOfPayments #Fintech #Innovation #Outgrow

Rolandas Juteika, CEO & Chairman of the Board at Revolut Securities Europe and Head of Wealth and Trading at Revolut, explains, “FinTech companies are faster, more flexible, and cheaper compared to traditional banks.”He says, “They don’t struggle with old, inflexible core systems. Instead, they’re plug-and-play businesses, easily integrating new services.”⚡💡 The real game-changer is the speed of innovation and adoption of new technologies, giving FinTechs a huge competitive advantage.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/3In0WgB#FinTech #Innovation #DigitalBanking #RolandasJuteika #TechAdvantage #StartupGrowth #FutureOfFinance

Samuel Beek is the Chief Product Officer at VEED.IO, one of the world’s fastest-growing online video editing platforms. With a strong background in engineering and design, Sam combines creativity with strategic thinking to build tools that empower millions of content creators globally. On The Menu:1. Creative pragmatism philosophy in product decision-making2. AI-first approach to video editing innovation3. Growth hacking through Google search trend analysis4. Building VEED's ChatGPT store integration success5. Cross-departmental collaboration between product, engineering, and marketing6. Social media addiction challenges for tech leaders7. Future vision for AI-generated versus human-created contentClick here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#SamuelBeek #Veed #Outgrow #Marketing #Shipping #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

Hugo Hamad, Head of AI/Gen AI Factory, AXA en France, ex-director of AI, Decathlon, points out a common pitfall in how organizations approach AI adoption. “Many companies invest in platforms, clusters, and big data without realizing that what we truly need are data engineers, ML engineers, and AI experts,” he explains.He continues, “Some businesses focus only on hiring data scientists. But in reality, we need much more than data scientists alone to deliver real value and build AI solutions.”According to Hugo, tech companies often emphasize practice and talent but neglect implementing the right AI technologies and tools. “To succeed, we must concentrate on three pillars: process, platform, and people. Only then can we deliver meaningful AI solutions, whether for clients or internal teams.”⚡ The AI equation isn’t complete without balance: People + Process + Platform.Listen to the full podcast now- https://bit.ly/46iLetz#AI #MachineLearning #DataScience #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #Decathlon

Kamini Belday, Head of Global Payments, IBM Cloud, highlights that “fraud is at the center of everything we do.” She explains that the real challenge isn’t just combating fraud after it happens, but predicting and preventing it with the power of predictive AI, something she finds far more exciting for the future of global payments.“Whether it’s your checking account, mortgage, stablecoin, or card credentials in your Apple Wallet, security must travel with you everywhere.” The goal, she explains, is to ensure people can use the same secure credentials seamlessly across different payment methods, devices, and geographies, without losing trust or time.🌍💳 AI + interoperability = the foundation of a safer, faster, global payments ecosystem.Listen to the full podcast now- http://bit.ly/4o4zeWl#KaminiBelday #IBMPayments #Fintech #PredictiveAI #FraudPrevention #GlobalPayments #Outgrow"

Combatting Climate Change with Philipp Schulte 🌍Throwback to Philipp Schulte, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient Mobile Security, who emphasizes the importance of efficiency and waste reduction in combating climate change. He shares how his firm is heavily invested in E-sim technology, which boasts a 42% carbon reduction advantage compared to traditional plastic SIM cards.Watch the full episode here 👉https://bit.ly/3WqOaSY#ClimateChange #Sustainability #ESim #Efficiency #CarbonReduction #GieseckeDevrient

Igor Mikhalev is a Partner and Head of Disruptive Strategies at EY Parthenon globally, where he spearheads emerging technology initiatives and champions Capitalism 2.0 principles. With a vision that extends far beyond traditional business metrics, Igor advocates for stakeholder-centric models that prioritize human well-being, equity, and authentic purpose-driven connections.On The Menu:1. Capitalism 2.0: Stakeholder impact over shareholder returns.2. Data vs Creativity: Art and science symbiosis in campaigns.3. Emotional Intelligence: AI's role in brand narratives.4. Authentic Communication: Sincerity over corporate jargon.5. Decentralized Technologies: Peer-to-peer value exchange revolution.6. AI Augmentation: Enhancing human potential over replacement.7. Measurement Revolution: GDP to well-being metrics transformation.Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#IgorMikhalev #EY #Outgrow #Marketing #AI #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

Brice van de Walle is the Executive Vice President of Core Payments Europe at Mastercard, bringing extensive expertise in the global payments ecosystem. As a passionate payments professional, he has driven transformative initiatives across multiple regions and markets, demonstrating exceptional leadership in market development, sales, product management, and business strategy.On The Menu:1. Competition Driving Innovation in Payment Ecosystem Security.2. Tokenization eliminates Manual Card Entry for Seamless Checkout.3. Click to Pay and Passkeys Revolutionizing User Experience.4. European Consumer Expectations for Speed, Security, and Trust.5. Traditional Card Payments Adapting to Digital Wallet Competition.6. Mastercard's Partnership Strategy with Fintech Innovators Explained.7. Balancing Security Verification with Frictionless User Experience Demands.Click here for a free trial: https://bit.ly/495qC9UFollow us on social media to hear from us more -Facebook- https://bit.ly/3ZYLiewInstagram- https://bit.ly/3UsdrtfLinkedin- https://bit.ly/43pdmdUTwitter- https://bit.ly/43qPvKXPinterest- https://bit.ly/3KOOa9uHappy creating!#BriceVanDeWalle #Mastercard #Outgrow #Tokenization #DebitCards #MarketerOfTheMonth #Podcastoftheday #Marketingpodcast

"A digital euro would be a separate balance and a service distributed through your bank or another financial institution, just like a PayPal account you can top up and use for payments."– Eric TakEric Tak , Head of Division, Digital Euro - Product Proposition, European Central Bank, explains that funding could happen in multiple ways, directly during a transaction, up front, or even on a regular schedule.It could live inside your banking app, as a standalone app, or even take the form of accessible cards for those less digitally savvy.The vision? A seamless, inclusive payment experience that works for everyone, from tech early adopters to those who still prefer physical cards.Listen to the full podcast now- http://bit.ly/4mMCMuY#DigitalEuro #FutureOfPayments #BankingInnovation #EricTak #Fintech #Payments #Outgrow "

🚗 From rubber to data: The transformation of the automobile."A tire is just a tire… until you connect it."Kai Hackbarth, Head of Product and Solutions at Bosch, believes we’re entering a new era where cars are no longer just machines; they're intelligent, connected ecosystems. With 5G, car-to-infrastructure communication, and software-defined platforms, the automotive space is evolving rapidly.From connected tires that impact fuel efficiency and safety to location-based services built into the very fabric of mobility, Kai emphasizes that we're only scratching the surface.Listen to the full podcast now- http://bit.ly/4mkAYcO#SmartMobility #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #AutomotiveTech #5G #ConnectedCars #Outgrow