My first ever guest on the podcast is Anthony Bay — a veteran product and technology executive with decades of experience shaping some of the world’s most impactful tech platforms.

After starting his career in early startups, he spent eight years at Apple across the U.S. and Europe leading product marketing efforts in networking, communications, and media. He then moved to Microsoft, where he launched the original MSN, and led major product groups focused on e-commerce and digital media through the 1990s.

Anthony later took on a global leadership role at Amazon Prime Video in its earliest phase and went on to become CEO of Rdio, a digital music streaming company acquired by Pandora.

Today, he’s CEO and founding partner at Techquity, an advisory firm made up of senior product and engineering leaders from companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Techquity helps CEOs and investors navigate complex tech and AI decisions by embedding experienced operators directly into the process — from hiring and team-building to product strategy and infrastructure modernization.

In this episode, Anthony and I talk about what AI means for modern execs, how non-technical leaders can make smart bets, and how seasoned operators are guiding the next wave of transformation.

Takeaways

• AI is transforming how businesses operate and make decisions.
• Techquity helps non-technical leaders navigate complex tech challenges.
• Data governance is crucial for leveraging AI effectively.
• Companies must focus on building a tech culture to innovate.
• The pace of AI development is unprecedented and offers new opportunities.
• Understanding data sources is key to creating value with AI.
• Experimentation with AI tools is essential for staying competitive.
• Organizations need to prioritize what to build before how to build it.
• Family and personal values are important for work-life balance.
• Techquity aims to raise awareness of its unique advisory services.

Sound Bites

• "AI is transforming how businesses operate."
• "Experimentation with AI tools is essential."
• "The pace of AI development is unprecedented."

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to AI and Tech Leadership

06:20 - Anthony Bay's Career Journey

10:19 - Techquity: Bridging the Tech Gap

13:05 - Navigating AI in Business

14:41 - Enhancing Business with AI

20:59 - Data Governance and Quality

26:48 - Assessing AI Tools in Organizations

32:56 - Understanding Organeering

36:42 - Vision for Techquity in 2025

39:39 - Personal Reflections and Legacy

Connect with us
Where to find Anthony:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthonybay/
Website: https://techquity.ai/

Where to find Sani:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sani-djaya/
Get in touch: sani@gridgoals.com