Best Amber Engine Podcasts (2025)

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59. Can Klarna convince Wall Street? 34:40

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18d ago34:40

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Klarna has been through the wringer. Once Europe’s most valuable fintech, it’s endured a sharp valuation drop, a tough round of layoffs, and endless questions about the sustainability of ‘buy now, pay later.’ However, with profitability back on the books, Klarna is pushing ahead with its long-awaited IPO. So, does sheer staying power translate into…

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58. Texas bets big on tech. Will it steal the pot? 29:53

25d ago29:53

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As the sun sinks over the faltering London Stock Exchange, a new frontier is emerging. Not in Silicon Valley or Wall Street, but deep in the heart of Texas. There, a sharp-shooting newcomer is stepping through the salon doors with a bold dual-listing strategy. Could the Wild West be quietly transforming into the best place to do business? Also on t…

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Chris Castle: An extraordinary journey, from Partnerships to Engineering 23:45

1M ago23:45

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In episode 6, we welcome Chris Castle, Senior Software Engineer in the Engineering team at GetYourGuide. In conversation with Liam, host of Behind the Journey, Chris opens up about his unique career journey—from his beginnings in the Partnerships Team to making the leap into tech as a full-stack developer. Together, they explore the motivations beh…

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57. GEO vs AIO. Who will win the title fight? 33:26

1M ago33:26

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“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. This might’ve been true for a couple of love birds in the 15th century, but in the battle for supremacy in today’s AI war, a name (and who controls it) means everything. So who will win the right to claim the name of this new AI category? Also on today’s episode, …

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210: New Book, Women and Power, Dr. Jane Sojka, Sales Professor, U of Cincinnati 21:56

1M ago21:56

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It is an amazing new book: "Women and Power: Your Guidebook to Risk, Resilience, and Confidence" by U of Cincinnati sales and marketing professor Dr. Jane Sojka released in August, 2025. It's all about ways women can rise within a B2B sales career - and it happens to be good for men, too - and really anyone who wants to be more successful with thei…

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209: Forget Stereotypes about Sales and Consider the Career: Kelley Hippler, Chief Revenue Officer, Briefly 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Kelley and I had a great conversation about her sales career - some of the highlights below: As a seasoned Chief Revenue Officer with over 20 years of global commercial leadership experience, Kelley specializes in driving sustainable revenue growth and transforming sales organizations. She is a strategic, data-driven, people-first leader committed …

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56. Interview with Sean Williams: How I built a new AI category 42:25

2M ago42:25

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Welcome to the fifth in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. This week, we are joined by tech entrepreneur Se…

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55. Interview with Bill Conner: Lessons from a serial value creator 56:34

2M ago56:34

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A seasoned technology executive with an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, Bill Conner is the real deal. From leading companies through high-stakes turnarounds to creating category-defining tech products, Bill has done it all. He’s been a four-time CEO, a trusted partner to Private Equity and Venture Capital, and a go-to expert f…

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208: Selling, Leading and Inspiring in the Partner Channel, Jen Waltz, Founder, Imajenative 23:40

2M ago23:40

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I had such a wonderful conversation with Channel Sales Leader and Mentor Jen Waltz. As Chief Information Security Officer of Imagenative, Jen is: FOUNDER and CISO. Empowering Your Business to Scale, Secure and Succeed. She helps with: Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies: Help partners build, deliver, and manage cutting-edge cybersecurity soluti…

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54. What everyone is missing about Grok 34:11

2M ago34:11

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What do we know about Grok? We know it’s Elon Musk’s latest so-called free speech machine and that it has drawn heavy criticism for spreading hate, earning the disturbing nickname ‘Mecha Hitler.’ With headlines dominated by non-stop controversy, it's no surprise that the broader public knows little about Grok’s technological potential. So are we mi…

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Amber Cartwright: Leadership, empathy, and designing for impact 23:18

3M ago23:18

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Our latest episode is here! In episode 5, we welcome Amber Cartwright, VP of UX at GetYourGuide. In conversation with Liam, host of Behind the Journey, Amber shares her inspiring career journey, from professional dancer to UX leadership roles at Airbnb and Netflix, and now shaping the future of design at GetYourGuide. Together, they dive into topic…

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53. Is the UK keeping up with Quantum? 33:25

3M ago33:25

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The UK government has pledged £550 million towards quantum technologies. At first glance, that might sound like a hefty sum—enough to buy Chelsea a striker or two. But when you stack it against Amazon’s £40 billion investment in the UK, it raises a serious question: Is the UK taking quantum seriously? Also on today’s episode: we take a look at how …

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207: Put Yourself Out There and Learn AI, Ashley Wilson, Co-Founder, Momentum AI 26:27

3M ago26:27

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Listen to Ashley Wilson, Co-Founder of Momentum and the great conversation that happened. We talked about her career journey from sales and marketing to co-founder status. We also talked about the adoption of AI and how things are changing. For years, in sales we had trouble with the data that lives in conversations on sales calls and in written fo…

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206: Despite Family Expectations She Became a Sales Leader, now Immersed in AI, Nhungly Dang, PipeVisionIQ 26:54

3M ago26:54

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Nhungly Dang and I had a great conversation around what four careers her parents expected her to do, and how she found her way into business and ultimately leading SDR and BDR teams to great success. Now she leads PipeVisionIQ as a consultant after more than 12 years building front line sales teams. Nhungly has developed SDR workflows that are data…

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52. Do we need to get ready for the age of algorithmic investing? 32:44

3M ago32:44

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‘A gut feeling.' It's a fairly common answer from many VCs when asked why they backed a particular startup over another. When all the numbers have been crunched and the data deliberated, the final decision often bypasses the brain and falls on the gut. However, is the human gut about to be out of a job? Nik Storonsky, co-founder of Revolut, is bett…

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205: From Events to Leading Customer Success to VP Growth, Laura Lakhwara, Soapbox 25:46

3M ago25:46

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Laura Lakhwara leads GTM teams and customers in transformative strategies that empower businesses to streamline operations and scale efficiently with AI, automation, robotics, and data-driven insights. She has an incredible background from working at IBM, a first-ever partnership with IBM and Apple, and other companies like UI Path and Softbank Rob…

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Prateek Keshari & Mathieu Bastian: How we work with AI 30:00

3M ago30:00

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We are back! In episode 4, we welcome Product Marketing Lead, Prateek Keshari, and Principal AI Engineer, Mathieu Bastian. In conversation with Giacomo Palma, Engineering Manager, we dive into the transformative role of AI at GetYourGuide, exploring its impact across teams, accessibility for non-tech individuals, and future potential. Plus, Prateek…

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51. Has the £300 million M&S cyberattack created a major category opportunity? 32:27

4M ago32:27

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Every crisis hides an opportunity. That might be cold comfort for M&S execs staring down a £300 million profit hit after a shelf shattering cyberattack. However, here at The Difference Engine, we prefer to see the positive. With cybersecurity now front and centre, and traditional defences clearly falling short, the question is: how can you seize th…

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50. Interview with Amber Vodegel: Designing the new category of Ethical AI 52:13

4M ago52:13

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Welcome to the fourth in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. This week, we are joined by tech entrepreneur A…

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204: The Activator Advantage, What Todays Rainmakers Do Differently, Karen Freeman, Co-author 25:54

4M ago25:54

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I had a great conversation with co-author of the new book, "The Activator Advantage"'s Karen Freeman. Here is some information about the book from DCM Insights: There is a growing problem in the professional services industry that is often acknowledged but rarely discussed openly: clients—even long-standing ones for whom firms have delivered unques…

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49. What EVERY startup needs to know: Wisdom from Y Combinator 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Y Combinator is widely regarded as the world’s leading startup accelerator, having helped launch companies now worth a combined $800 billion! So when they speak, it’s worth paying close attention. Today, we’re diving into some timeless wisdom from Y Combinator co-founder Paul Graham. Could a couple of key insights change your chance of success? Als…

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203: From Construction Engineer to Successful 2x Company Founder, Tracy Young, TigerEye 18:12

5M ago18:12

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Tracy Young has been on our radar for some time, having co-founded PlanGrid (acquired by Autodesk) and now co-founder of TigerEye - a GTM modern analytics platform. As a successful co-founder, Tracy has a natural sales background combined with her engineer background - a powerful combination. On the TigerEye website, the company's core values are: …

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48. Interview with Rich Waterworth: Building the tech that defines modern culture (YouTube, Tik Tok, ITV) 56:21

5M ago56:21

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Welcome to the third in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. This week, This week we are joined by Boardwave …

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202: Supporting and Leading a Global Team in a We Culture; Erica Ettore, Workiva 25:17

5M ago25:17

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Erica has helped build a global team at Workiva where everyone has a "me vs. me" mentality - working to improve ourlseves, not a competitive "me versus you" attitude. How can you get better? How can you deliver the best to your clients and internal consitutents. Erica was named "Manager of the Year" and she says it is because of her incredible team…

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201: Pivot and Grow in Your Sales Role, Amber Hayes, Voices 27:21

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Amber Hayes is currently Director of Sales at a Toronto company called Voices, which is the #1 marketplace for voice-over. We had a great conversation about how you need to pivot and embrace change within your company so that it doesn't outgrow you. She started at Voices as a Project Administrator, and listen to the episode to learn more about her …

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47. Tariff Tech: Breakthrough tools for turbulent times 41:39

6M ago41:39

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When global trade becomes chaotic, tech steps up to create order. In today’s episode, we explore the idea of ‘Tariff Tech’. Born from disruption, driven by necessity, and poised to reshape supply chains, resilience, and trust in an uncertain world. Is there a golden opportunity hidden within Trump’s tariff turmoil? Also in today’s episode, we’ll as…

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46. Interview with Steve Garnett: A lifetime building software giants (Oracle, Siebel, Salesforce) 59:14

6M ago59:14

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Welcome to the second in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. This week, we are joined by Boardwave member an…

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45. Trump’s impact on the tech market 31:05

6M ago31:05

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Why would someone buy a stock? It’s a good question - one whose answer has changed in recent times. Stock markets are struggling to keep up with the chaos of a new world order. So in a market where a single Trump tweet can trigger massive, unpredictable swings where do tech investors turn and what impact will this have on the tech sector? Could it …

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200: Celebrating Conversations with Women in Sales 200th Episode, Alice Heiman, Sales Energizer and Podcast Host 28:06

7M ago28:06

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The time has come where we hit 200 episodes and it was a pleasure to have on good friend and "Sales Energizer" Alice Heiman. Alice also hosts a great podcast called Sales Talk for CEOs. We need to keep talking about more women in sales and sales leadership since we still have huge opportunities for more women in sales and sales leadership. Alice an…

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199: It is not What You Know but Who You Know, Cynthia Cross, Cox Business, Kansas 23:04

7M ago23:04

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Cynthia Cross was all set for a career in accounting when she went to college. A wise professor suggested she would not like that major and encouraged her to do something else where she could utilize her social skills and outgoing personality more. Upon graduation she moved to Wichita, Kansas and met a sales manager who encouraged her to get into a…

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44. Interview with Stephane Kurgan: From Candy Crush to a $5.9 billion cash out 41:13

7M ago41:13

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Welcome to the first in a series of interviews with European tech leaders brought to you in association with Boardwave. The Boardwave network is a powerful community of Founders, CEOs, Chairs, Independent NEDs & their Investors from across Europe, representing companies at every stage of development. This week, we are joined by Boardwave member Ste…

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198: Self Care Strategies for Women in Sales, Katie McDonald, bNourished 34:05

7M ago34:05

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Katie McDonald was in sales previously. Now she coaches women in self-care because of so many of us who have gotten burned out or just put ourselves last. Hear some of Katie's suggestions for your crazy busy life. She talks about "ME management" It's all about self-care strategies because the fact is most of us are running on fumes and we're borrow…

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43. Is NVIDIA on track to 'do a Cisco'? 42:14

7M ago42:14

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It’s becoming increasingly clear that, despite our admiration for Nvidia, its future may not be as assured as it seemed just a few months ago. A striking graph from New Normal Consulting compares Cisco’s meteoric rise and sharp decline from 1990 to 2002 with Nvidia’s trajectory from 2014 to the present. The correlation is almost 100%. Spooky. Do st…

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197: From BDR to AE to Director to GM; A Sales Journey with Sarah Kiley 28:41

8M ago28:41

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Sarah Kiley has had a sales caree where she's risen through the ranks. She's built a reputation for aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver measurable outcomes. Whether it’s launching new products, driving cross-functional collaboration, or spearheading strategic initiatives, she has focused on creating value for customers, partners, …

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Introducing The AmberMac Show 1:25

8M ago1:25

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The AmberMac Show is a weekly SiriusXM radio and podcast production that unpacks the latest tech, business, and digital news shaping our lives. Award-winning podcaster Amber Mac draws on over 20 years of experience covering technology in the US and Canada to make today’s complex high-tech world easier to understand. Together with co-host Jeff MacAr…

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196: From Teaching to B2B Sales, Samantha Craig, Senior Sales Manager, Semrush 25:14

8M ago25:14

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Samantha Craig wanted to be a teacher. She got through school but then had a hard time finding a job. She knew she loved to travel so she wondered if she could travel somewhere and teach. Sam ended up teaching for a year in South Korea. She came back to her home state of Massachusetts and realized she wanted to teach somewhere else so set off for W…