Best Isv Podcasts (2025)

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Transformational Leadership: Insights from Christopher Justice – Partner, CEO Coaching International. 36:01

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Transformational Leadership: Insights from Christopher Justice In this episode of Bridges to Excellence, host Desmond Nicholson converses with Christopher Justice, a seasoned CEO with a track record of transforming businesses in the fintech sector. They discuss the nuances of leadership, scaling companies, and strategic decision-making, with a focu…

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From “Street Fighter” to a FinTech person of Influence: Meet Damian Tanenbaum…his journey in Payments/FinTech and beyond. 1:01:44

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In this episode of Bridges to Excellence, host Desmond Nicholson interviews Damian Tanenbaum, a seasoned leader in the payments and fintech industry. Damian shares his incredible journey being of humble beginning from Brooklyn, New York to becoming the Chief Customer Officer at One Inc. He recounts his career milestones at giants like First Data, H…

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Charting new paths in Fintech Education…Women of Impact Series; Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy. 58:51

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Summary: In this episode of "Bridges to Excellence," host Desmond Nicholson welcomes Laura Gibson-Lamothe, the Executive Director of the Georgia FinTech Academy. Laura takes us through her incredible journey from a globally diverse upbringing, through a multifaceted career in the FinTech industry, and into her current role. The podcast dives deep i…

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From pragmatic coding to AI: The evolution of Salesforce DevOps (Trails Podcast episode #18 with Robert Sösemann) 33:21

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Robert Sösemann’s perspective as a Salesforce MVP and Technical Architect. We talk about the evolution from pragmatic coding to AI in Salesforce DevOps. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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How to practice continuous learning and adaptability with open-source (Trails Podcast episode #17 with Shane McLaughlin) 21:18

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Shane McLaughlin’s perspective as a Salesforce Platform Architect. We talk about practicing continuous learning and adaptability with Salesforce open-source. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Protect AI's $60M Win, Salesforce's PredictSpring Acquisition, and Intel's Massive Layoffs 4:51

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Welcome to the Trail Treport Daily for Friday, August 2, 2024. Here's what's making headlines today: - Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI secures $60 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to $400 million. - Salesforce is set to acquire cloud-based point-of-sale vendor PredictSpring to enhance Customer 360 capabilities in retail.…

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Salesforce Boosts Decision-Making with Data Cloud, Microsoft Tags OpenAI, and Taco Bell Adopts AI-Powered Drive-Thrus 4:34

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Get the latest on Dreamforce 2024’s hot topics, including Salesforce’s Data Cloud, Einstein Copilot, and Tableau integrations. Tony McCune joins Mphasis Silverline, spearheading healthcare and life sciences market strategies. Salesforce Admins prep for Winter '25 Release with important dates and updates to mark. Microsoft adds former partner OpenAI…

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Kimberly Fitzsimmons, CEO of Talus…Leadership exemplified. Our special curated series featuring “Women of Impact” 38:16

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Welcome to Episode #10 of the "Bridges to Excellence" podcast. This week's episode features a compelling conversation with Kimberly Fitzsimmons, CEO of Talus. Kim shares her journey of constant learning, fair and transparent leadership, and the unyielding drive for excellence. Highlights include... Kim's Leadership Principles: The importance of bei…

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AI Ethics Challenges, OpenAI's SearchGPT, and Apple's iOS 18 Beta 3:49

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Welcome to Trail Treport Daily for Tuesday, July 30th, 2024.First up, the growing importance of AI ethics is examined as it delves into privacy, bias, transparency, and accountability issues shaped by artificial intelligence's increasing presence.Next, OpenAI introduces "SearchGPT," a new AI-powered tool for improved online product discovery and co…

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Google Reverses Cookie Ban, ServiceNow Shakeup, and AI Innovations in Tech 4:38

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Welcome to Trail Report Daily for Friday, July 26, 2024.First up today...- Google reverses its decision to eliminate third-party tracking cookies in Chrome, focusing instead on user control and privacy.- ServiceNow's Chief Operating Officer Chirantan Desai resigns following an internal investigation into a government contract.- ServiceNow and Boomi…

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Salesforce and Workday Join Forces, Nike's New CIO, and Founder Nexus Launches 3:55

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Welcome to Trail Treport Daily for Thursday, July 25th, 2024.First up today:Salesforce and Workday have announced a strategic partnership to integrate advanced AI and unified data for improved enterprise software solutions.Shifting gears:Nike Inc. has appointed Cheryan Jacob, a former Salesforce executive, as its new Chief Information Officer to dr…

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Google's AI Spending Scrutinized Amid Market Shift and Inforge Bridges LatAm Talent 3:30

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Welcome to Trail Treport Daily for Wednesday, July 24, 2024. First up, Google's heavy investment in AI technologies is under scrutiny as recent announcements fail to wow investors. Next, the pandemic-induced job boom in the U.S. fades as unemployment rises to 4.1%, with job openings decreasing to pre-pandemic levels. Shifting gears, Miami-based Inf…

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Wiz Rejects Google, Chrome Keeps Cookies, and CIOs Embrace AI Realities 4:04

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Trail Treport Daily - Tuesday, July 23, 2024- Wiz rejects Google's $23 billion acquisition bid to focus on IPO and achieving $1 billion yearly recurring revenue amidst regulatory concerns.- Google reverses its plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome, allowing users to choose cookie settings amid pushback from advertisers and regulators.- In…

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CrowdStrike Update Chaos, Semiconductor Tensions, and Salesforce CEO's Safety Plea 3:58

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Welcome to the Trail Treport Daily for Monday, July 22, 2024. First up today:- **Software Update Fallout:** CrowdStrike's faulty update caused chaos in airlines, hospitals, and banks; McAfee warns of scam surge amid recovery efforts.Next up today:- **Semiconductor Sector Jitters:** Biden administration mulls stricter trade restrictions affecting Ch…

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AI Allegations and Innovations: Apple, Salesforce, and Ethical Challenges 3:50

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- Apple and Salesforce address allegations of unauthorized YouTube video use for AI training, emphasizing proper licensing and ethical practices. - Salesforce's AI ethicist Kathy Baxter discusses global AI regulation with Tech Brew, calling for ethical standards and robust frameworks. - Salesforce Data Cloud enhances Principal Financial Group's cus…

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Salesforce's Return-to-Office Mandate, Smartsheet Buyout Buzz, and SAP's Market Surge 4:18

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Salesforce is implementing a return-to-office mandate starting October 1st, with varying in-office schedules for different departments amidst ongoing layoffs and an employee attendance tracking system. Mark Sullivan, President of Regulated Industries at Salesforce, joins the Zennify board as an advisor, aiming to leverage his expertise to maximize …

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Why Salesforce DevOps Consultants should be near user problems (Trails Podcast episode #16 with Matthias Rolke) 17:52

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Matthias Rolke’s perspective as a Salesforce DevOps Consultant. We talk about the importance of being close to user problems. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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How to deliver first and explain later in Salesforce DevOps (Trails Podcast episode #15 with Diéffrei Tiepo de Quadros) 29:41

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Diéffrei Tiepo de Quadros’ perspective as a Salesforce Technical Architect. We talk about effectively delivering when it comes to Salesforce DevOps. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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What to know about transitioning to Salesforce DevOps (Trails Podcast episode #14 with Manuel Moya) 19:02

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Manuel Moya's perspective as a Salesforce DevOps Consultant. We will talk about DevOps and the Salesforce ecosystem. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Diane Faro, CEO of Savify – Payments & FinTech trailblazer and industry icon. Our special series featuring; Women of Impact. 50:06

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I recently had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Diane Faro, a true trailblazer in the payments and Fintech world and the CEO of Savify. Diane’s journey through the financial services industry spans an awe-inspiring five decades, showcasing her exceptional leadership and visionary strategies. In this episode, Diane opens up about her exte…

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Why open-source and AI is here to stay (Trails Podcast episode #13 with Alba Rivas) 19:56

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Alba Rivas' perspective as a Salesforce Principal Developer Advocate. We will discuss how and why AI and open-source are here to stay within the Salesforce ecosystem. Explore her journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Sebastian Builes, Co Founder & CEO of Arcum…The making of an award winning Fintech startup. 42:26

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In a world where innovation reigns supreme and dreams are transformed into reality, there exists Arcum. A testament to resilience, vision, and unwavering determination. At the helm of this company stands Sebastian Builes, Co-Founder and CEO. In this episode, part of our Founders series, we delve deep into the heart of Arcum, a fintech startup that …

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Why community, learning, and sharing is essential in Salesforce DevOps (Trails Podcast episode #12 with Julian Joseph) 21:49

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Join us in this episode as we delve into Julian Joseph's perspective as a Salesforce DevOps Engineer. We will discuss the importance of community, learning, and sharing in the Salesforce ecosystem. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Tim McWeeney, Head of U.S. Indirect Acquiring and ISO Sales at Ingenico…covering Key tenets to leveling up your professional selling skills 44:48

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I recently had the chance to chat with Tim McWeeney, Head of U.S. Indirect Acquiring and ISO Sales at Ingenico, to reflect on his successful career Journey in payments. This interview, came on the heels of his most recent recognition, among ETA’s 2024 Honorees of Top Payments Sales Professionals. Tim’s Journey in Payments, spans over two decades wi…

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Why you need to be proactive as a Salesforce ISV (Trails Podcast episode #11 with Joel Mansford) 19:57

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the perspective of Joel Mansford, Co-Founder of ProvenWorks, discussing the importance of being proactive in finding opportunities as a Salesforce ISV. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Why your Salesforce ISV needs to be industry-specific (Trails Podcast episode #10 with David VanHeukelom) 23:22

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the perspective of David VanHeukelom, a two-time Salesforce ISV founder and serial entrepreneur, discussing the importance of being industry-specific within the Salesforce ecosystem. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Episode 18: David VanHeukelom, Founder @ Kompete.ai 25:06

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How is Generative AI Shaping Competitive Intelligence in Salesforce? What Impact Does OpenAI Integration Have on Product Functionality? How Does Kompete.ai Address Ethical and Compliance Challenges in AI? In this insightful episode, Jakub Stefaniak hosts David VanHeukelom, founder of Kompete.ai, to discuss the transformative role of generative AI i…

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Why your Salesforce ISV should promote ease of use (Trails Podcast episode #9 with Kuldip Hillyer) 25:38

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the perspective of Kuldip Hillyer, Founder and CEO of Kugamon, discussing the importance of promoting your Salesforce ISV’s ease of use. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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Paulette Rowe CEO at Stax Payments … Trailblazer Series featuring “Women of Impact” 46:01

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In this episode, a part of our Trailblazer series, featuring “Women of Impact,” our special guest is Paulette Rowe. Paulette is the appointed CEO of Orlando-based, tech unicorn Stax Payments…as of August 2023. Step into the world of inspiration as we delve into the remarkable journey of Paulette Rowe, a trailblazer whose story epitomizes resilience…

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O.B. Rawls – A Payments Legend…Executive Director of Wellesley Hills Financials & founder of Jeroboam Advisory Services 40:31

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OB Rawls is an accomplished senior-level executive with phenomenal success in FinTech payments and banking. He previously served as CEO of global payment processing for Paysafe and CEO and President of iPayment. His career of more than 30 years also includes senior-level executive roles with First Data now Fiserv, Hypercom, and Bank of America. OB …

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Episode 17: Fernando Israel, CEO at Kognoz (Invoices for Salesforce) 18:56

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In this podcast episode, Jakub Stefaniak interviews Fernando Israel, CEO at Kognoz. The conversation revolves around strategies for AI integration, ways to differentiate in an AI-driven market, and ethical considerations when incorporating AI into business applications. Fernando shares insights on the impact of AI in the business application landsc…

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Why you need to research your Salesforce ISV solution (Hutte Trails Podcast episode #8 with Kanan Gafarov) 16:55

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Join Hutte in this Trails Podcast episode as we delve into the perspective of Kanan Gafarov, Co-Founder of TraveLite, discussing the importance of doing thorough research and gaining an understanding of what gap in the Salesforce market you can fill. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.…

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Todd Ablowitz Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Infinicept 53:22

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In this episode, my special guest is Todd Ablowitz, a friend of 27 years and an industry veteran serving the same span. In 2014, Todd along with Deana Rich Co-founded Infinicept, making them both Co-founders and Co-CEOs. Infinicept provides tools and services that enable companies to get payments going their way. Todd is a globally recognized autho…

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Episode 16: Francois Lopitaux, Chief Product Officer @ Odaseva 22:14

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What are the challenges and considerations in monetizing AI features within Salesforce applications? How can companies balance the cost implications of AI with the need to provide substantial added value to their customers? What are the key factors to consider when integrating Gen AI into Salesforce applications? In this podcast episode, Jakub Stef…

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Dale Laszig… Writer, Payments Industry Journalist 32:37

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In this episode, part of our Experts series, our special guest is Dale Laszig. Dale's journey in Payments began thirty (30) plus years ago. Having a varied background in sales, sales management, and journalism. Dale is widely known as a Senior Staff Writer for the Green Sheet, a leading Payments trade publication that empowers and connects Payments…

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Episode 15: Krishna Tatta, Engineering Leadership @ Google 22:40

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How is Generative AI Transforming the Salesforce AppExchange Ecosystem? What Strategies Can ISVs Employ to Differentiate in an AI-Driven Market? How Do Ethical and Compliance Challenges Shape AI Integration in Business Applications? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak talks with Krishna Tata, who has a rich background in developing products for Salesf…

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Eula Adams, former President of First Data Merchant Services 55:37

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Our special guest is Eula Adams, former President of First Data Merchant Sevices. In this episode, part of our trailblazer series, Eula takes us on his career journey as he climbed to positions of influence within the ranks of two major companies; Deloitte and First Data Corporation. Capping off his decision ( no-holds-barred exposure) leading up t…

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Why you need to focus your Salesforce ISV messaging (Hutte Trails Podcast episode #7 with Ben Asfaha) 20:06

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Join Hutte in this Trails Podcast episode as we delve into the perspective of Ben Asfaha, Co-Founder and CEO of PipeLaunch, discussing the importance of focused messaging and targeting for maximum ROI among Salesforce ISV founders. Explore his journey, gain insights, and discover valuable tips.By Hutte

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How the Salesforce ISV ecosystem has evolved within 20 years (Hutte Trails Podcast episode #6 with Mike Milburn) 18:57

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This Hutte Trails Podcast episode is about how the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pimly, Mike Milburn, has navigated the Salesforce landscape over the last 20 years and has used his wealth of experience to create his own Salesforce-based ISV. Follow along as we go through his story, insights, and tips.By Hutte

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Scott Dowty, Executive Chairman at Passport Technology 45:25

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My guest this week is Scott Dowty, Executive Chairman and founder of Passport Technology. Passport is a Casino payments, technology, and SAAS platform achieving in selected markets, market share dominance across the globe. Scott is here to take us on his entrepreneurial journey, the good and the bad. Including current initiatives as he positions th…

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Episode 14: Evgenii Pavlov, CEO & founder @ flair 21:10

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How can AI improve the recruiting process, from CV review to candidate scoring? How to comply with international legal regulations, especially regarding data privacy and the use of artificial intelligence? What are the best practices to combat bias? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak speaks with Evgenii Pavlov, the founder and CEO of flair, a Salesfo…

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What to know about the Salesforce ISV landscape (Hutte Trails Podcast episode #5 with Max-Michael Mayer) 12:22

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This Hutte Trails Podcast episode is about how the Founder of ISVapp and Propertybase, Max-Michael Mayer, became a serial entrepreneur and what you need to know about the Salesforce ISV landscape. Follow along as we go through his story, insights, and tips.By Hutte

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Episode 13: Andrew Hart, VP Services @ Own Company 20:47

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What is the potential of AI in data management? How can AI help with classifying data? Which AI tools can help in the service department's internal operations? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak chats with Andrew Hart, VP of Services at Own , a company that provides data backup solutions for Salesforce. They discuss the evolution of OwnBackup, which …

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Episode 12: Bill Appleton, CTO at Metazoa 24:57

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How can the few-shot technique enhance the quality of generative AI output? How can decoupling metadata help prevent issues with token limits? How can you implement a zero-trust environment in an AppExchange app? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak hosts Bill Appleton, the CTO at Metazoa. They discuss Metazoa's main product, Snapshot, designed to help…

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Episode 11: Michael Leach, Founder, CEO at Pacific Apps Inc. / iDialogue 24:25

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How can the soft limits of AI-generated words aid in establishing your product's pricing? How does the token limit correlate to the number of words? What are some strategies for tackling the challenges of file processing on the Salesforce platform? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak interviews Michael Leach, the Founder and CEO of iDialogue. They dis…

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Growing with Integrations 24:25

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On this episode, Krish Ramineni, CEO at Fireflies.ai, gives his perspective on building product partnerships through integrations as a key growth driver for businesses. There is great value in integrations for both existing customers and new users. Integrations should align with the customer's workflow, enhancing their experience and creating value…

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Keys to Competing Yet Collaborating With Fellow ISVs 25:07

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On this episode, Pravin Arokyaraj, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Zoho Corporation, shares his perspectives on navigating partnerships with competitors and collaborators alike. Pravin believes in the power of cross-product partnerships. Partnerships in a multi-product landscape come with intriguing challenges. It’s vital, then, to foster all…

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Episode 10: Federico Larsen, CTO & co-founder at Copado 21:15

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What is required to obtain AI patents for an innovative DevOps and Testing Platform? How much does Copado anticipate generative AI will boost their users' productivity? How can vector databases contribute to creating an enhanced training and support experience for your users? In this episode, Jakub Stefaniak has a conversation with Federico Larsen,…

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How SaaS Companies Drove Us Insane as a Channel Partner 23:07

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On this episode, Sudhir Nambiar, Co-Founder and CEO of xAmplify, talks about the prevailing discussions on effective partner programs and engagement strategies within the SaaS industry. With a rich background in partnerships, including owning a boutique analytics company, Sudhir understands the nuances partners face in their collaborative journeys.…

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7 Years Into Building a Partner Strategy: Check-in and Lessons Learned 24:51

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On this episode, George Kyriakis, Sr. Director Business Development and Partnerships at FreshBooks, talks about his experience in partnership-based business development over the last seven years, a time spent learning from both successes and failures. George emphasizes the importance of securing buy-in from executives for partnership strategies. Hi…