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Focus On BrandHow to Lead a B2B Rebrand — Lessons from Contentstack’s CMO | The Debrief with Gurdeep DhillonWhat does it really take to lead a successful B2B rebrand — one that aligns internal teams, resonates externally, and drives measurable ROI?In this episode, Contentstack CMO Gurdeep Dhillon joins Focus Lab CEO Bill Kenney to break down the full rebranding journey. You’ll learn how Gurdeep approached agency selection, structured internal collaboration, navigated creative feedback, and activated the brand with impact.Whether you're planning a rebrand, navigating M&A, or evolving your company's voice, this is a playbook for brand leaders who want to get it right.
2025-10-1543 min
The Dave Gerhardt ShowWhy Cookie Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work with Gurdeep Dhillon, CMO at ContentStack#280 Strategy | In this episode, Dave is joined by Gurdeep Dhillon, CMO of Contentstack. Gurdeep has built an impressive career leading marketing at some of the biggest names in enterprise software, from SAP to Adobe, Marketo to Zoura. Now at Content Stack, he's challenging conventional B2B marketing wisdom in rethinking how enterprise companies should approach demand generation and brand building. In this conversation, Dave and Gurdeep dive deep into why marketing is ultimately a game of memory and reputation, not just lead generation.Dave and Gurdeep cover:The role of Demand Gen in 2025 (and what's...
2025-09-0854 min
Commerce Innovators113: Connections 2025: Day 1 – Conversations with Hanna Andersson, CITGO, Contentstack, Ecolab, and Advanced TurfIn this episode, we explore the role of AI in reshaping both B2C and B2B commerce. Joined by Neha Sampat, Tracie Pruden, Katie Youmans, Matt Ezyk, and Stephanie Melott, we examine the future of agentic commerce, including the impact of large language models like ChatGPT on traditional search engines and the rise of autonomous shopping. The discussion highlights the power of personalization in digital experiences, leveraging platforms like Salesforce and ContentStack to create hyper-personalized customer experiences. We also look at the role of AI agents in improving customer service and sales in the B2B...
2025-06-2544 min
The SaaS Revolution ShowLessons in leadership and SaaS innovation with Contentstack CEO Neha SampatHost Alex Theuma is joined by Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack. In the episode, Neha shares:
- Her journey as a serial entrepreneur - From New Kids on the Block fan club to Founder and CEO of Contentstack.
- The Contentstack story: Scaling to 600 employees and raising $169M
- The difference between being a bootstrapped vs VC funded founder
- Life as a female entrepreneur: Giving back to the community, supporting women in tech, and the ERA framework
- Key lessons from scaling Contentstack
- Growing with Fortune 1000 customers: Why a human approach is key for technology adoption.
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2025-05-0832 minThe Dave Gerhardt Show#203: Strategy | Why Cookie Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work with Gurdeep Dhillon, CMO at ContentStackIn this episode, Dave is joined by Gurdeep Dhillon, CMO of Contentstack. Gurdeep has built an impressive career leading marketing at some of the biggest names in enterprise software, from SAP to Adobe, Marketo to Zoura. Now at Content Stack, he's challenging conventional B2B marketing wisdom in rethinking how enterprise companies should approach demand generation and brand building. In this conversation, Dave and Gurdeep dive deep into why marketing is ultimately a game of memory and reputation, not just lead generation.Dave and Gurdeep cover:The role of Demand Gen in 2025 (and what's changed)Why...
2024-12-1954 minMatthew Kratter's Bitcoin University on OdyseeMicroStrategy Price Targets and Blowup RiskJoin Bitcoin University Premium:https://www.bitcoinuniversity.com/joinIn this video, I discuss various price targets for MicroStrategy's common stock, as well as what blowup risk might look like, if Bitcoin were to go down a lot and MSTR was forced to liquidate its BTC holdings in order to pay off bondholders. If BTC and MSTR rally a lot, this debt gets converted to equity, so I include this scenario as well, where shares outstanding increases. I also include a link to a spreadsheet that allows viewers to input their own assumptions...
2024-11-3015 min
Founder ThesisA masterclass on the services to product pivot | Nishant Patel @ ContentstackWhat’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I tell you that in this episode, we are featuring a Patel who built a business in the US? The stereotype says that he would be running a motel or a convenience store - but this Patel has built a b2b SaaS company that is almost a unicorn. Nishant Patel moved to the US when he was just 14, and then went on to become a techie in the San Francisco Bay area at the peak of the dot com bubble in the yea...
2024-10-122h 05
Tech Talks DailyUnlocking the Experience Edge With Contentstack How can businesses harness the power of technology to stand out in a crowded digital landscape? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, we sit down with Conor Egan, VP of Product at Contentstack, to explore the innovative solutions and strategies that are redefining digital customer experiences. Conor brings over 15 years of experience in the industry and has been instrumental in creating solutions that disrupt the CMS market. We begin by discussing Contentstack’s pioneering role in the development of headless CMS and composable digital experience platforms (DXP). Conor explains how these technologies help brands deliver personalized, om...
2024-05-1726 min
Extrology: Mastering People, Performance & PurposeThe Tech Pioneer That Revolutionised The Content Industry with Contentstack Founder & CTO, Nishant Patel #87Ready to get an inside look into what it really takes to disrupt an industry? Introducing Nishant Patel, Founder & CTO at Contentstack and the visionary entrepreneur who saw headless CMS coming before anyone else, and built a billion dollar company on that bet. Digital experiences are ever-evolving - such relentless innovation drove Contentstack to build a cornerstone in modern web development. Now Nishant is betting big on Artificial Intelligence. Discover the journey of a man who uprooted himself halfway around the world to become one of the great tech innovators in this week’s epi...
2024-03-271h 00
Marketing in the MadnessFLC: The Need for Advocates with Contentstack & MACH Alliance’s Jasmin Guthmann #BONUSSend us a text
Drum-roll please. Introducing our brand new FLC podcast episodes - Female Leader's Club that is!
Crafted by the ingenious minds behind MAD//Fest, the FLC club burst onto the scene in 2023, to inspire positive change in the industry.
Now Katie has the privilege of bringing this directly to your ears - each week she will be digging a little bit deeper with all of our MITM guests on their own unique experiences, personal anecdotes and offering invaluable advice on the ever-evolving landscape of gender equality.
This week, Ka...
2024-02-1312 min
Marketing in the MadnessWhy Digital Needs To Get Flexible with Contentstack & MACH Alliance’s Jasmin Guthmann #32Send us a text
Embracing technology in marketing is no longer a choice - it's a necessity! 💥
For marketers hungry to embrace technology this latest episode of the Marketing in the Madness podcast episode will guide you through the maze of innovation.
This week Katie Street welcomes Jasmin Guthman, a trailblazing figure in SaaS and Digital Transformation Marketing with more than a decade's track record of driving massive results. 📈
Jasmin has built and nurtured the Corporate Communications department at Contentstack, one of the pioneering companies in the composable digital experience platform space an...
2024-02-0643 min
People Changing EnterprisesThis year in CX transformation: Tech shifts that defined 2023 - AI, automation, content strategy and moreA year recap of customer experience transformation: the Contentstack team reflects on 2023's major changes in tech and comms landscape, and offers advice for the year ahead. Discover what's next for personalization and AI, and how businesses can make their composable initiatives more successful given all the changes that have shaped the year behind us. This episode features:Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications, ContentstackVasu Kothamasu, GM and Head of Engineering, ContentstackNishant Patel, CTO, ContentstackConor Egan, VP Product, ContentstackNeha Sampat, CEO, ContentstackTimestamps:0:59 How has business to customer communication changed over the past year? (Jasmin Guthmann)2:34...
2023-12-2218 min
Pod LeadersEmpowering Women in MarTech: Insights from Industry Leaders with Jasmin Guthmann ~~ S1 | Ep11 ~~
In this episode, host Nusrat Khan dives into the important topic of gender parity in the SaaS industry. Nusrat shares her realization of the lack of women leaders within her sector and her journey to seek out and connect with inspiring women in the field.
Joining her is special guest Jasmine Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications at ContentStack and executive board member of The Mach Alliance. They discuss the importance of alliances, groups, and networks that empower women in the industry and offer advice on leveraging our communities to advance our careers.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on...
2023-12-0549 min
People Changing EnterprisesFrom frustration to freedom: The Sky Websites revolutionSky is one of Europe's leading media organizations, and since going composable, they've created a revolutionary way inside the business for content editors to create and update websites without involving developers. It's called Sky Websites, and it won the Contentstack Experience Awards in 2023. Project leads Richard Mace, Senior Product Manager and Oliver Cavanagh, Lead Developer, join the show to talk about how Sky Websites was created, how it's helped to both developers and content editors work more effectively, and what hurdles had to be overcome to make it happen.Timestamps:01:22 Richard, Oliver, and Sky Group introduction
2023-11-1219 min
The Digital AdvantageHow to Build a Tech Stack to Grow Revenue (with Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communication @Contentstack)The way customers discover, engage with, and buy from brands is undergoing a seismic shift. Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communication at @Contentstack , dives deep into the evolving landscape of content and its strategic importance in today's digital age.
Tune in to this episode of The Digital Advantage to learn about:
🔵 Holistic Content Experience: It's not just about channels anymore.
🔵 Consistent User Experiences: Seamlessly integrate content across various touchpoints.
🔵 Challenges: Delivering consistent content experiences across an increasing number of channels.
🔵 Tailored Tech Stack: Customize your technology stack to fit unique business requirements.
Looking to elevate your content experiences? Supercharge your brand's c...
2023-11-0335 min
Mission Driven BusinessFrom Rejections To Raising $169 Million with Neha SampatBrian chats with three-time tech founder and CEO Neha Sampat. Her latest venture, Contentstack, is a category-leading Composable Digital Experience Platform used by Mitsubishi Electric, Burberry, Icelandair, Leesa, and more. Neha has raised $169 million in capital for Contentstack over the past three years, including a recent $80 million Series C round. On the episode, Neha provides a wealth of strategies and tactics for building multiple successful businesses, including the importance of aligning a mission with company values. She also shares why she is a relentless advocate for achieving equity in the workforce and how getting comfortable with rejection...
2023-08-2235 min
Overdose & Chill: Live#141 : Susan Beermann @ ContentstackJoin two dynamic leaders in the industry, Jenny Mesdag, CEO, AMERICAS at Overdose., and Susan Beermann, Chief Marketing Officer at Contentstack. Together, they'll unpack the latest trends propelling digital transformation and share invaluable insights into the strategies and technologies that empower brands to not only adapt but thrive in today's rapidly evolving landscape.Tune in as Jenny and Susan shed light on how brands can harness the intricacies of digital transformation changes to gain a competitive edge with a robust return on investment.
2023-08-1844 min
KonaverseNishant Patel on India, America, Entrepreneurship, and ContentstackNishant Patel is CTO & Founder of Contenstack. In this episode, Nishant talks about growing up in India, family, childhood hobbies, emigrating to Columbus, Ohio as a teenager, Ohio State University, calculators, entrepreneurship, moving to California, building a career in San Francisco, starting technology companies, Contentstack, and so much more!
2023-08-0751 min
Marketing on Mars#49 - What Is the Secret to Content Stack’s $169 Million Success?Welcome to the latest episode of Marketing on Mars! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Susan Beermann, the Chief Marketing Officer of Content Stack, as our special guest. Susan shares her thoughts on remote working and how it has impacted her team's productivity and collaboration. She also talks about how Content Stack managed to raise an impressive $169 million and their top marketing channels that have helped them grow. Susan delves into the importance of having a well-defined Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy, and how these have helped Content...
2023-05-0658 min
People Changing EnterprisesTips from the C-Suite: How marketing and sales can get alongWhether you're new to the C-Suite or looking to get there soon, there will inevitably be communication challenges along the way - and possibly none as thorny as "sales vs marketing". Contentstack CMO Susan Beermann and Chief Revenue Officer Todd Rathje offer their perspective on how marketing and sales can play as one team, plus some all-around communication tips and tricks you need to know as a C-level executive.Timestamps:01:18 How Susan got from a career in sales to being CMO02:03 Todd's entrepreneurial journey to Chief Revenue Officer03:17 How to speak the language of...
2023-04-2613 min
The SaaS Podcast: Build, Launch & Scale Your SaaS352: Contentstack: Scaling From Services to Enterprise SaaS - with Neha SampatNeha Sampat is the founder and CEO of Contentstack, a headless CMS that empowers businesses to manage and deliver digital content across various channels and devices.Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/352Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join
2023-04-2046 min
People Changing EnterprisesBridging monolith and composable with automation, with Director of Engineering Keith MazanecMoving to composable technology almost never happens all at once. There is a transition period. How do you help teams make the most of the composable technology, while easing the transition between old and new? Keith Mazanec, Director of Software Engineering at Brad’s Deals shares how they used a composable content technology with automation capabilities (Contentstack) to create an easy transition that improved the lives of content editors straightaway - and created a better experience for everyone, customers included. Plus, hear about their favorite uses of Automation Hub to automate across the content lifecycle.Timestamps:1:05 Th...
2023-04-0913 min
Tech in the Right DirectionGet to know Jasmin GuthmannJennifer Didier and Jasmin Guthmann talk about how building a team of networks to support working together. This network can help you source solutions in marketing that can provide encouragement and opportunity.
Jasmin Guthmann bio:
Jasmin Guthmann is a marketing trailblazer on a mission to translate complex technology into compelling stories and amplify Contentstack’s reputation as the leading Content Experience Platform (CXP) platform. She currently serves as the Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack. With more than 10 years of experience, Jasmin and her team elevate the business and help usher in a new era of con...
2023-03-2140 min
People Changing EnterprisesStakeholder management: Getting what you want at work, with Jasmin GuthmannJasmin Guthmann is Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack and Vice President & Executive Board Member of the MACH Alliance. She's also an author, ironman triathlete, and host of People Changing Enterprises podcast. We cover:- How to reframe 'workplace politics' for yourself and play the long game, to get what you want- The art and value of self-promotion- How to ask questions without coming off as a naysayer - When to take initiative and how to do it rightTimestamps:1:14 Reframing "workplace politics" in a more useful way3:11 The g...
2023-02-0116 min
People Changing EnterprisesMoving to a composable architecture, with Levi's Zach CrittendonYou'll hear:- The brand's risk-reducing method to transition to a best-of-breed architecture - How Zach Crittendon built inventory-aware shoppable videos for Levi's in two days of coding-And why going composable has allowed Levi's marketers to do things they only dreamed of for many yearsTimestamps:01:43 Levi's e-commerce journey02:57 Why go composable?04:53 What going composable has made possible for Levi's07:39 Zach's advice for making the move to composable successful 08:33 How Levi's did it: which business case they started with, and what are the phases that followed12:03 How...
2023-01-1520 minPeople Changing EnterprisesAn interview with Jasmin Guthmann, by Contentstack CEO Neha SampatHost of Dreammakers, Neha Sampat, is a three-time tech founder and CEO known for building successful companies that are great places to work - and a sommelier, so the show is recorded sipping a hand-selected wine.Jasmin Guthmann is VP and Executive Board Member of the MACH Alliance, Contentstack's Head of Corporate Communications, and host of People Changing Enterprises. She wrote the book (literally) on training for her first ironman competition, and she is leading the "Women in MACH" movement that is challenging all companies in the MACH Alliance to commit to gender diversity practices....
2023-01-0429 min
How I Made it in MarketingCorporate Communication and Marketing Innovation: The dangerous delusion of safety – playing it safe can hurt you more than you know (episode #41)“Don’t be afraid of long copy; be afraid of insufficient clarity,” Flint McGlaughlin taught in Website Wireframes: 8 psychological elements that impact marketing conversion rates (https://meclabs.com/course/sessions/website-wireframes/).I thought of that quote when my latest guest talked about how often being afraid drives marketing and business leaders, and so they resort to focus groups and consultants to cover for themselves in case something goes wrong. But she called this the dangerous delusion of safety, that playing it safe can hurt you more than you know. And she shared a story from her career illust...
2022-12-071h 02
People Changing EnterprisesHow to go from good enough to excellentLearn how this industry leader maintains their standard of "excellence" across the entire organization - including what metrics they measure, how they empower their teams, and what they do when things go wrong.Timestamps:0:53 What is Golfbreaks?1:37 How Golfbreaks retained 80% of business during the pandemic2:20 A customer-centric technology buying strategy4:51 How to demand & maintain excellence throughout the organization6:55 Examples of how to empower sales agents & customer support for excellence in service8:44 How empowerment of individuals feeds back into the company's customer service strategy
2022-12-0410 minPeople Changing EnterprisesBonus: How to give designers negative feedbackLearn how to have better feedback conversations that won't result in ruffled feathers - but instead, better creative, better processes, and better relationships with your designers. This episode features executive creative consultant Kenn MacRae, product designer Sietse Koopmans, and Paul Watson, Head of Brand and Design at Golfbreaks.02:02 Sietse's best worst feedback story03:20 Kenn's global perspective04:17 Paul's unique position inside his enterprise 04:45 Lesson 1 (Set the parameters)06:36 Lesson 2 (Ask)07:46 Lesson 3 (Be honest)09:47 Lesson 4 (Explain why)12:14 Lesson 5 (Don't solutionize)14:31 Takeaways - 3 things to try
2022-11-3016 min
Passing The Mic: The VC ExchangePassing the Mic: The VC Exchange - Cindy PadnosCindy Padnos is the founder and Managing Partner of Illuminate Ventures, a VC firm leading Seed-stage investments in B2B/Enterprise software companies across North America. She has a particular interest in the intersection of cloud computing with trends that impact the Future of Work. Her investment exits include acquisitions by Autodesk, Hearst, Cloudera, New Relic, Vista Equity Partners and Rubicon Technology Partners as well as successful IPOs for Xactly (NYSE: XTLY and Coupang (NYSE: CPNG). Cindy’s current portfolio includes market leaders like BrightEdge (SEO), Contentstack (headless CMS), Arkestro (AI-enabled procurement orchestration) and Pex (attribution and rights management fo...
2022-11-2330 min
Dreammakers with Neha SampatPeople Changing Enterprises: Toolkit for Becoming a Change-Maker, with CEO, CTO, investor Danielle DilibertiDreammakers has ended, but you can listen to People Changing Enterprises now!In this episode of People Changing Enterprises, Danielle shares her toolkit: How to make a game plan, get buy-in for that plan, and implement it effectively. She also shares the personal values that have made her successful, pitfalls to avoid when trying to change an enterprise, and advice for executives aiming for hyper-growth.This is a show for status quo busters inside enterprises who are ready to make change happen. We: ask people who have transformed big businesses how they’ve...
2022-11-2113 min
People Changing EnterprisesHow Icelandair's change-makers keep work drama-freeLearn the surprisingly simple values and tactics that you can employ as a mid-level employee to create meaningful change. For senior leaders, the team also drops some suggestions for how to create an environment where change-makers can thrive. This is a short and sweet round-robin on the best ticks and tricks three mid-level change-makers inside Icelandair have learned about what makes making change easier. Timestamps:1:33 How conflict relates to expectations2:23 The key value Oskar aims for in creating long-lasting change3:15 How Edvardas frames every project to minimize conflict4:38 Common mistakes Hallur has seen i...
2022-11-2111 min
Dreammakers with Neha SampatMake Your Mark: Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications of ContentstackFor the last episode, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, reflects on the journey of Dreammakers from origin to end. She remembers Dreammakers guests – including Addie Swartz, Leigh-Ann Buchanan, and her namesake Neha Sampat – and the lessons they imparted. Later, Neha and Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack and VP at the MACH Alliance, enjoy a glass of Riesling and chat about challenging the status quo and creating a more equitable future of tech. Contentstack is the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader empowering marketers and developers to deliver composable digital experi...
2022-11-1642 min
One Thing Today in TechTCS to add airline digital centre in Portugal; Google adds UPI Autopay on Play; ContentStack raises $80 mlnTata Consultancy Services has won a contract from TAP Air Portugal to modernise the airline’s IT systems and business processes to improve customer experience, as part of which it will establish a digital centre for innovation that will eventually serve other airlines in the region as well. Google has added UPI Autopay as a payments option for subscriptions on its Play app store. And content management system provider ContentStack nearly doubles its funding.
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Google has added Unified Payments Interface, or UPI — India’s most popular payments method – in its Google Play app store. Users ca...
2022-11-1605 min
People Changing EnterprisesBreak content speed limits: How Icelandair uses tech to compete with giantsThat's right, the Icelandair content team doesn't just write content. They are guardians of their headless content management stack, working upstream with developers to make the system - and its output (digital products) - better for employees and customers alike. And they feel strongly that this should be the case in more companies out there. Learn from their example in today's episode, and you might be tempted to call your content team into your sprint planning too.Timestamps:02:08 What the pandemic was like for Icelandair, and how their technology strategy changed as a result03:31 Why...
2022-11-1317 min
People Changing EnterprisesEarning authority: How a team of copywriters changed an airlineIcelandair's content (all of it - from flight destinations to marketing campaigns) was scattered across business teams and third-party agencies. Then this power trio took the reins and brought the process in-house, under control, and to a level of efficiency that allowed them to stay operational through all the chaos during Covid shutdowns and beyond. In the process they became the brand's "content center of excellence". In this episode, Icelandair's Óskar Völundarson, Edvardas Paskevicius, and Hallur Þór Halldórsson dive deep into their content process - so if your organization's content is a bit chaotic, this is a great...
2022-11-0615 min
People Changing EnterprisesToolkit for becoming a change-maker, with CEO, CTO, investor Danielle DilibertiIn this episode, Danielle shares her toolkit: How to make a game plan, get buy-in for that plan, and implement it effectively. She also shares the personal values that have made her successful, pitfalls to avoid when trying to change an enterprise, and advice for executives aiming for hyper-growth.Timestamps: 1:10 Danielle's story - How she went from accountant to investor, CTO, and founder/CEO3:40 Danielle answers "How do you do so many things at the same time?"4:32 Two traits Danielle values in her ability to make an impact5:52 What does it take to c...
2022-10-2313 min
People Changing EnterprisesWhen best-in-class isn't good enough: Tech strategy for category leadershipIn this episode, Danielle gives a masterclass on tech selection: how to set a technology strategy for something that's never been done before, how to "diagnose" failure points in a customer experience, and how a flexible architecture approach allowed The St. James to thrive during the pandemic - and become an industry leader in the meantime. Timestamps:1:14 What is The St James - and why its tech needed an overhaul3:06 How Danielle diagnoses what needs to be "fixed" in the customer experience5:08 How to make a plan for what to change6:17 Danielle's 2 tips t...
2022-10-1617 min
People Changing EnterprisesLeading at high speed: empowerment vs. efficiency with CEO Danielle DilibertiIn this episode, Danielle shares what she's learned as a first-time CEO about how to set people up for success, when to step in to fix something - and when to stay out of it, and her top strategy for building a culture of collaboration. Doing all this while building an industry-changing product is no mean feat, even without wearing three high-profile hats; but Danielle has a few tricks up her sleeve that you will want to steal - whether you are the CEO or you're just starting your career. These are strategies everyone can use to become a...
2022-10-0914 minDreammakers with Neha SampatHave a Big, Heroic, Audacious Goal: Kelly Manthey, Group CEO of Kin + CartaHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Kelly Manthey, Group CEO of digital consulting firm Kin + Carta, enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir as they chat. They talk about breaking sustainability out of the “ivory tower,” how to create safe spaces to learn from each other, and how all of us can increase access and equity for others. Kin + Carta is is a global digital transformation consulting firm built for the 2020s. Its mission is to help businesses go digital in tangible, sustainable, and profitable ways through technology, data, and experience. Neha a...
2022-09-2625 min
People Changing EnterprisesRadical resiliency: Cultivate the mindset for changeFind out how Bob Howland, a seasoned transformation expert, helps enterprise teams to change: his strategies cover dealing with discomfort, side-stepping the "me vs you" mentality, plus a project he calls "the most embarrassing of his career" that helped rally the entire company around the need for change. Timestamps: 0:11 Intro & Bob's story2:27 Bob's big decision in the first days on the job that got the entire company to rally behind transformation4:55 Did Bob need bravery to make change happen?6:09 Bob defines "radical resiliency"7:35 How Bob takes the "personal" out of the equation
2022-09-1115 min
People Changing EnterprisesLong-term tech strategy: Advice from a Chief Digital Officer"Too often we build things and then we just let them sit. In all the important aspects of our life, we don't operate that way. So why would we think that a big technology project would be any different?" In this episode, Bob Howland lays down your keys to success as a Chief Digital Officer. For his most recent success, Dawn Foods, Bob sketched out his ideal eCommerce architecture - which was a "composable commerce" stack before that term even existed - and built it in just 22 weeks (which was ahead of time & on budget). This is a...
2022-09-1123 min
People Changing EnterprisesHow to have hard conversations with your CFOBob Howland ushered in a massive transformation as CDO at Dawn Foods. And it all started with him asking the board for a lot more money than they expected, and telling the CFO "we're never going to agree". Find out how he went from that, to this - a(another) highly successful, on-time, on-budget transformation under his belt. There is so much to learn from this short conversation - from how to create advocates, to how to handle bad news, to how to have the courage for tough conversations. Please accept our excuses for the somewhat rough a...
2022-09-1117 min
Uncharted JourneyEpisode 15 - Sonja Keerl, Industry FirestarterSonja Keerl is a MACH Alliance co-founder and industry Firestarter, challenging the status quo of the enterprise software industry in every role she’s had. A fierce believer in forward-thinking and taking chances, Constructor.io is the most recent benefactor to her grit and commitment. As the organization’s Vice President, Product Marketing, Sonja brings two decades of digital industry experience in the areas of marketing, business development, and services. Previously she worked for digital experience vendors Contentstack, Bloomreach, and SDL. She is a mother of three very active kids, is based near Amsterdam, and loves adventure, travel, and grea...
2022-09-0635 min
The Georgian Impact Podcast | AI, ML & MoreCreating Dynamic Content Experiences with Contentstack’s Neha SampatNo matter how you get into entrepreneurship, once you're in the game, there are some common keys to success. On this episode of the Georgian Impact podcast, we talk to Neha Sampat founder and CEO of Contentstack. Contentstack is a pioneering headless content management system, a fast-growing space that could change how we consume content online. You’ll Hear About: ● Neha’s entrepreneurial journey and the beginning of Contentstack.● Working with the technical teams when you aren’t a technologist.● What does culture mean to Neha?● Neha’s less...
2022-09-0227 minPeople Changing EnterprisesIntroducing People Changing EnterprisesWelcome to People Changing Enterprises. Meet your host, Jasmin Guthmann, as she shares why we started this show, who it's for (hint: it's you), and a preview of the goodness to come.
2022-08-3102 minDreammakers with Neha SampatStepping Outside Your Norm: Whit Bouck, Managing Director of Insight PartnersHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Managing Director of VC firm Insight Partners, Whit Bouck, drink a glass of a Pinot Noir from France and discuss the “winding road” of Whit’s career, her playbook for successful acquisitions, and what she learned working with Guy Kawasaki and Marc Benioff. Insight Partners is a New York-based VC firm partnering with the world’s leading software ScaleUps for over 25 years, including Neha’s own company, Contentstack. Neha and Whit discuss:What to do when you don’t feel ready for big career shiftsAd...
2022-08-2341 min
PrincipledListen again | Creating a culture of privacy matters for GDPR and CCPA complianceWhat you'll learn in this podcast episode
The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of privacy? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Aitken Thompson talks with Andrew Lachman, the head of legal and data protection officer at Contentstack, about data privac...
2022-08-0425 minDreammakers with Neha SampatLeveling Up in Your Journey: Alex Porter, Founder and CEO of Mod Tech LabsHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Mod Tech Labs CEO and founder, Alex Porter, talk over a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley about finding your next big opportunity, investing in personal development, and modern 3D technology. Mod Tech Labs helps companies scale 3D content creation effortlessly by digitizing the real world with photos and videos. Neha and Alex discuss:Personal growth in the entrepreneur journeySwitching your perspective to learn from failureThe role of 3D in empowering productivity and creativityPursuing your buried passions The Dreammakers enj...
2022-07-2737 minDreammakers with Neha SampatCreating Inclusive Tech Ecosystems: Leigh-Ann Buchanan, Founder and CEO of aīre ventures and the Nyah ProjectHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan, founder and CEO of aīre ventures and the Nyah Project, drink tea (saving their glass of Sancerre wine for later) and discuss inclusive tech ecosystems, sustainable non-profits, and community building.aīre ventures is a social impact venture studio that scales technology and innovation solutions to systemic gaps in access, opportunity, and racial equity. Nyah Project is a program that provides transformative leadership fellowships abroad and tech-enabled college access strategy coaching for youth from underserved backgrounds. Together, Neha and Leigh-Ann dis...
2022-06-2931 min
Uncharted JourneyEpisode 4 - Neha Sampat, Eternal EntrepreneurNeha Sampat was born an entrepreneur. She founded her first start-up at 12 with her love of music and NKOTB and hasn’t looked back. Since then, she has added the titles of venture capitalist, CEO, sommelier, and industry leader to her handles.Today she spends most of her time as CEO of Contentstack, an industry-leading headless content management system. A recognized industry leader, Neha leverages her platform to raise others as a proponent of equity and diversity, the democratization of technology, and as an advocate for women in leadership.She has accomplished so much and sh...
2022-06-2126 minDreammakers with Neha SampatAppreciating Culture Through Fashion: Ritika and Niki Shamdasani, Co-Founders of SaniHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Ritika and Niki Shamdasani, sisters and co-founders of Sani, get together over a glass of wine and discuss starting a business with family, honoring cultures authentically, and entrepreneurship as a “series of small steps.” Sani is a South Asian-inspired fashion brand with thoughtfully designed and culturally inspired clothing.Neha, Ritika, and Niki discuss:Overcoming conflict when working with familyCultural appreciation through educationNavigating the “seasons” of entrepreneurship Creating compelling content to engage your audienceThe Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while...
2022-05-2638 minPrincipledS7E12 | Creating a culture of privacy matters for GDPR and CCPA complianceWhat you'll learn in this podcast episode
The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of privacy? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Aitken Thompson talks with Andrew Lachman, the head of legal and data protection officer at Contentstack, about data privacy...
2022-05-0624 minDreammakers with Neha SampatCreating a Symphony of Innovation: Danielle Cohn, VP, Startup Engagement & Head of LIFTLabs, ComcastHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Danielle Cohn, Vice President of Startup Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs at Comcast, get together over a glass of wine and discuss being a connector, creating a “symphony of innovation” within organizations, and the art and science of cross-company collaboration. Danielle directs Comcast’s work with startups, incubators, co-working spaces, investors and entrepreneurs, as well as programs that inspire current and potential Comcast and NBCUniversal talent. Neha and Danielle discuss:The importance of showing up (even in unexpected places) and bringing others w...
2022-04-2938 min
The Rob Berger ShowRBS 031: Vanguard Digital AdvisorI was convinced I'd live Vanguard Digital Advisor. It seems to check all the boxes. It uses low cost index ETFs. The service itself has a very reasonable cost of about 15 basis points. And it rebalances your investments for you, as you would expect from a robo-advisor.After using the service, however, I reached a very different conclusion. There were numerous technological issues and its user interface is poorly designed. More importantly, it offers very few features and imposes limitations that make no sense.Frankly, it's nothing more than a dressed up target date retirement...
2022-04-1316 minDreammakers with Neha SampatRefusing to Fit the Mold: Dr. Debbie Chen, Co-Founder & CEO of HydrostasisHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Hydrostasis CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Debbie Chen get together over a glass of sparkling water and discuss the challenges of academia, building a business in the face of biases, and refusing to be pigeonholed. Hydrostasis is a company developing personalized and actionable hydration monitoring solutions.Neha and Debbie discuss:Getting up and getting back into the ring – literally and figuratively (Dr. Chen is a Muay Thai fighter)Starting a business as an “outsider”The deep need for founder self-awarenessWhy refusing to fit the mol...
2022-03-2733 minDreammakers with Neha SampatHeal the World: Jen Root, Co-Founder & CMO of Manifest CommerceHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Manifest Commerce CMO and Co-Founder Jen Root get together over a glass of wine and discuss changing the world, building businesses for good, and the power of storytelling. Manifest Commerce is a sustainable, third-party logistics solution for retailers leading the way to a greener supply chain.Neha and Jen discuss:What makes a “dirty” supply chain – and how to make it greenerChallenging the status quoPivoting, or what Jen calls, “dancing in the moment”Why they’re making a bet on the next generation...
2022-02-2532 min
AlchemistX: Innovators InsideE.28 - Neha Sampat: Software SommelierNeha Is Founder and CEO at Contentstack, a leading content management system and content experience platform adopted by brands including Best Buy, Chase, Holiday Inn, Iceland Air, Morningstar, Miami Heat, Shell and Walmart. Previously, Neha was Founder and CEO of digital experience platform, Built.io, which was acquired by German software powerhouse, Software AG, in September 2018. She's also the host of the podcast, Dreammakers with Neha Sampat, featuring conversations with trailblazing women who pursue profit and purpose.
2022-02-1835 minDreammakers with Neha SampatBuilding a Wellness Community: Hedieh Safiyari, Founder & CEO of PromptHealthHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Prompt Health CEO and Founder Hedieh Safiyari get together over a glass of wine and discuss digital transformation in the health and wellness industry, side hustles, and going after opportunity when it surfaces. PromptHealth is a directory and social platform for patients and wellness providers that’s changing the way Canadians learn about and engage with their health. Neha and Hedieh discuss:The gaps in modern healthcareTransitioning your side hustle to your main hustle Picking your mentors and founding teamFounder authenticity and commu...
2022-01-2629 minDreammakers with Neha SampatWriting Your Dreams Down: Nikki Barua & Monica Marquez, Co-Founders of Beyond BarriersHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Beyond Barriers co-founders Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez get together over a glass of wine and discuss making the world a more equitable place, women in leadership and building and scaling a business. Nikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and C-Suite advisor who is in the business of “making elephants run” – meaning, she helps organizations use tech to get future ready. Monica Marquez is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert who has led DEI initiatives at some of the world’s best companies such as Goldman Sachs, Ba...
2021-12-1632 min
How to Win podcast with Peep LajaHow building methodically is helping Peter Caputa and Databox disrupt the business marketing analytics industryKey Points:Peter talks about how Databox has pivoted its business model to target a more sustainable market (00:56)Peter discusses how the company is targeting marketers, but open to find new SaaS revenue streams (02:36)I give my thoughts on Peter's strategy of not niching down (04:38)Peter gives his thoughts on trying to find the right mix of investment in search and content-based acquisition (05:34)I give my thoughts on causality, complexity science, and businesses working in a complicated ecosystem, with a clip from Steven Levitt and Freakonomics (08:37)Peter talks about content strategy how Databox grew its domain ranking with...
2021-12-1338 min
Across The LinesS3 Ep 7 | Neha Sampat, Founder & CEO @ Contentstack, On The Importance Of ResilienceNeha is the CEO and Founder of Contentstack, a platform adopted by brands including Best Buy, Chase, Miami HEAT, Shell, and Walmart to manage their content experience. Previously, Neha was the Founder and CEO of Built.io, which was acquired by Software AG in September 2018. Alongside her work with Contentstack, Neha is the Host of the Dreammakers, a podcast that hosts conversations between trailblazing female leaders.In this episode, we spoke with Neha about: Why she thinks resilience is the most important trait for entrepreneurs How helping others helped her develop the confidence to overcome setbacks...
2021-11-3028 minDreammakers with Neha SampatNational Entrepreneurship Month Special: Advice From Our DreammakersWith 12 episodes published, many of them featuring trailblazing entrepreneurs, November's #NationalEntrepreneushipMonth compilation episode revisits past Dreammakers episodes to uncover the best pieces of advice on entrepreneurship Neha’s guests have shared. Neha identifies universal themes in the entrepreneurial journey and shares her experience and that of her guests to inspire listeners to make their dreams a reality. This compilation episode focuses on:Finding your purposeTaking the leapQualities of successful founders Building inclusive organizationsFundraisingNeha enjoyed a glass of wine while celebrating her guests: Château Macquin Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, in the regi...
2021-11-1940 min
Heavybit Podcast Network Master FeedEnterpriseReady - Ep. #43, From Suites to Stacks with Neha Sampat of ContentstackIn episode 43 of EnterpriseReady, Grant speaks with Neha Sampat, CEO & Founder of Contentstack. They discuss Neha’s career journey into enterprise and how Contentstack is accelerating the shift from monolithic suites to agile technology stacks.
2021-11-171h 02
Heavybit PodcastsEp. #43, From Suites to Stacks with Neha Sampat of ContentstackIn episode 43 of EnterpriseReady, Grant speaks with Neha Sampat, CEO & Founder of Contentstack. They discuss Neha’s career journey into enterprise and how Contentstack is accelerating the shift from monolithic suites to agile technology stacks.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
2021-11-171h 02
EnterpriseReadyEp. #43, From Suites to Stacks with Neha Sampat of ContentstackIn episode 43 of EnterpriseReady, Grant speaks with Neha Sampat, CEO & Founder of Contentstack. They discuss Neha’s career journey into enterprise and how Contentstack is accelerating the shift from monolithic suites to agile technology stacks.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
2021-11-171h 02
How to Win podcast with Peep LajaHow Neha Sampat pivoted from services to SaaS to launch ContentstackKey Points:Neha talks about how Contentstack grew from a gap in a stagnant market and embraced new technology clients needed (01:13)I give my thoughts on championing change, and encouraging clients to come with you (3:08)Neha talks about how they took a product-led approach, building features the established competition couldn't match (5:11)I give my thoughts on pulling together and improving existing technologies to build a better product (6:44)Neha discusses how Contentstack was spun out successfully by keeping it separate from the main services firm (8:28)I give my thoughts on the difficulties of transitioning from services to SaaS (09:41)Neha...
2021-11-1536 min
The BreakLine ArenaNeha Sampat: Quit Your Job, Discover Your CallingJoin us in The BreakLine Arena for an action-packed conversation with Neha Sampat, Founder and CEO of Contentstack™.In this episode, Neha shares the roots of her entrepreneurial journey, provides deeper insight into founding multiple companies to include Contentstack then concludes with her most impactful leadership insights gained over the course of her career.Contentstack is a leading Content Management System (CMS) and Content Experience Platform (CXP), adopted by brands including Best Buy, Chase, Holiday Inn, Icelandair, Morningstar, Express, Miami HEAT, Shell, and Walmart. Previously, Neha was Founder and CEO of Digital Experience Platform (DXP) Bu...
2021-11-091h 00
eCommerce UnderCoverEP 25 - The MACH Alliance - Morten Naess, Jasmin Guthmann, and Dom SelvonA few weeks ago, we had Morten Naess, the EVP Technology at Bluestone on the show to discuss Product Information Management. At some point during that episode, he snuck in a tasty nugget about the MACH Alliance. Martin and I were so intrigued that we asked Morten to come back on the show with some other members of the Alliance to dig a bit deeper and learn more.
We were fortunate to have Jasmine Guthmann, the Chair of the Marketing Council, and Dom Selvon, a co-Chair of the Technology Council at the MACH Alliance join the discussion...
2021-11-0656 minDreammakers with Neha SampatShining a Light on India: Gayatri Rangachari Shah, Author and JournalistHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Author and Journalist Gayatri Rangachari Shah get together over a glass of wine and discuss gender roles, the evolution of the media landscape and Indian culture. Gayatri is co-author of Changemakers: 20 Women Transforming Bollywood Behind the Scenes, a contributing editor for both Vogue India and Architectural Digest India, and she writes a column for one of India's largest English-language newspapers, The Hindu. Gayatri and Neha first met when she interviewed Neha for Vogue India. Now, the tables are turned and Neha is the interviewer. Ne...
2021-10-2231 minDreammakers with Neha SampatKeep Adding Strings to your Bow: Nat Gross, VP, Head of Brand Strategy, of EPAMHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Nat Gross, VP, Head of Brand Strategy, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the evolution of the digital industry, navigating a career, and thinking laterally vs. deep. EPAM is a digital product and platform engineering company headquartered in Philadelphia. Nat is recognized as one of the most influential digital professionals in the UK. Neha and Nat discuss:The intersection of technology and creative Using projects, community, and networking to broaden your skillsHow to recognize when to ask for helpDifferences between how...
2021-09-3032 minDreammakers with Neha SampatDemocratizing Access to Education: Komal Dadlani, CEO and Co-founder of Lab4UHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Komal Dadlani, CEO and co-founder of Lab4U, get together and discuss how technology can expand access to education, starting and scaling an international business, and more. Komal is a biochemist turned social good entrepreneur. She started Lab4U in 2013 to democratize science and change the way it is taught using smartphones. Today Lab4U is active in Latin America and the U.S., helping more than 100,000 students learn about science with Lab4Physics, Lab4Chemistry and Lab4Biology. Neha and Komal discuss:Th...
2021-08-2834 minDreammakers with Neha SampatOpening the Door Wider: Cindy Padnos, Founder & Managing Partner of Illuminate VenturesHost Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Cindy Padnos, founder and Managing Partner of Illuminate Ventures, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the realities of capital raising and how to increase access to funds for underrepresented populations. Illuminate Ventures is a seed and early stage venture capital firm that invests exclusively in enterprise/B2B software companies. Cindy has been working with enterprise tech startups for more than 25 years - as a founder/CEO of a VC-backed company, a startup operating executive, and more recently as an investor. She is also the a...
2021-07-2342 minDreammakers with Neha SampatSelf Actualization: Breanne Acio, Founder and CEO of SēkrTwo female tech founders, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Breanne Acio, CEO of Sēkr, get together over a glass of wine to discuss entrepreneurship and what it means to be a Dreammaker. Breanne is an outdoor enthusiast who, along with her wife, decided to pack up and live life on the road in a van together. With Sēkr, Breanne is fulfilling a need in the market - a one-stop resource for travelers to find the best camping spots, read reviews, and connect with other adventurers. Neha and Brea...
2021-06-2329 min
My Startup PodcastPaytm to raise 1.6 billion dollarsPaytm’s parent company, One97 Communications is planning to issue 1.6 billion worth of shares in an Initial Public Offering planned for later this year. The founder, Vijay Shekhar Sharma will no longer be classified as a promoter.Multinational Company Honeywell will collaborate with Defence Research and Development Organisation and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Government of India to fight against the covid-19 outbreak.MSME advisory platform MSMEx has raised 1 million dollars in a pre series A funding round led by Razorpay and TNF Investments. The funds will be used to expand operations and develop new te...
2021-06-2003 min
AugmentZenoti, ChartHop, Commit, BukuWarung, Pennylane, Contentstack and Aserto raises funds | ZoomInfo has acquired Insent | Marqeta has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2B | Genasys Inc. has acquired Zonehaven | Carlyle Group acquires 1E | Sinch acquires MessageMedia | Float wants to provide liquidity to African SMBsZoomInfo, a market intelligence company, has acquired Insent, a conversational platform provider for businesses, in an undisclosed deal.With the acquisition of Insent, companies, ZoomInfo’s clients, will use the chat at a large scale.Marqeta, a payments service company, has gained a market capitalization of over $17.2 billion on its debut. This is due to the company’s share rise of more than 20%. Marqeta’s clients include Uber Technologies and DoorDash, Inc. The shares of the financial technology firm started at $32.50, up from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $27 per share. Genasys Inc. has acquire...
2021-06-1006 min
Radically Smarter Commerce12. Headless CMSIn episode #12 of Radically Smarter Commerce, we talk to Sonja Keerl, Global Head of Product Marketing at Contentstack, CO-Founder, and Vice President at MACH Alliance.
Contentstack is the hub powering omnichannel content, digital experiences, and personalized customer journeys. It is the industry leader in the headless content management system (CMS) category.
The topic of this episode is Headless CMS.
What is CMS? Sonja explains what CMS and headless CMS is and how it works. CMS gives more control to the business users if you pick the right one.
We talk about how the b...
2021-06-0237 minDreammakers with Neha SampatOwning your Value: Neha Sampat of GenLead/BelongLabFor decades, Neha Sampat, founder and CEO of GenLead/BelongLab, and our host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, have been mistaken for one another on social media, in news outlets, with conference organizers, and more. This podcast is the first time they met in person. In this episode, they describe these years of mistaken identity as a "gift."Through GenLead/BelongLab, Neha focuses on building belonging and true inclusion through consulting, training, speaking, and writing. She helps organizations bust bias and individual clients develop job situations and leadership styles that engage their true and best selves.
2021-05-1642 min
Catch the Tornado Podcast34. Pioneers. with Nishant Patel, Founder & CTO at ContentstackIn today's episode of the Pioneers series, our guest is Nishant Patel, the Founder & CTO at Contentstack™ – a leading CMS and Content Experience Platform (CXP). Nishant is a technology visionary with an extensive track record of spotting and setting industry trends and creating software products that power digital transformation and further the rise of the API economy. Today, Piotr speaks to Nishant about the beginnings of cloud and API-first technology, building products inside services companies, how Contentstack became a headless CMS leader in just few years, and together they even try to define the ultimate recipe for success. Tune in!
2021-04-2941 min
The NetSuite PodcastThe Superheroes of Finance: Intangible GirlWe've announced a new member of the Superheroes of Finance: Intangible Girl. NetSuite content director, Barney Beal, joins us to dive into her origin story, superpowers and how she helps growing businesses (4:55). He also explains why accounting for intangible assets is challenging (6:25) and how automating the process with systems like NetSuite helps businesses overcome that challenge (8:17). Then, we hear from a real-life superhero of finance, Jun Feng, a controller at Contentstack. She unveils her own origin story and technology-driven superpowers (11:53) before explaining some of the systemic and operational "villains" she faced in joining Contentstack, like siloed systems, spreadsheets and...
2021-04-1937 minDreammakers with Neha SampatYou Always Have Something to Give: Heather Combs and Jennifer Ives of 3Pillar GlobalHeather Combs and Jennifer Ives were set up on a blind friend date 8 years ago and became fast friends who have now twice been colleagues. Today, they work as Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Global Partnerships at 3Pillar. Through their EmpowerHER initiative, they are on a mission to "pave a path forward" for women leaders in the tech industry.Heather and Jennifer's four leadership principles are:Leading with empathyYou always have something to giveDon't compromise on principlesShow others how its doneThe Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: L...
2021-04-1832 minDreammakers with Neha SampatCreating Pathways for Women to Thrive: Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHireWhen Addie Swartz was on maternity leave with her first daughter, she realized women needed more career flexibility and support. So, she launched Bright Ideas, a network of tech-savvy moms who sold educational software, from her spare bedroom. Since then, she’s launched Beacon Street Girls, a book series and virtual junior high helping girls navigate adolescence, and reacHire, which works with companies to on-ramp women who left the workforce and ensure they thrive. She was born to empower. “I love this idea of being a rebel and dreammaker at the same time. We clearly know...
2021-03-1734 min
IT VisionariesCrowning a King: Content Delivery Remains Key and Contentstack is Winning the GameThere’s a saying that every company is becoming a software company. But what might be just as true is in that every company is becoming a publisher as well. Photos, blogs, designs, video, and sound is created and published at unthinkable rates… and it’s being used, EVERYWHERE. Web, Mobile, Signage, Kiosks, In-Store… it doesn’t matter. Businesses are creating content to match consumer appetite.So how does a company manage all of these assets, and what kind of content management systems are necessary to handle these massive distribution requirements?Nishant Patel is the Foun...
2021-03-0940 min
Dreammakers with Neha SampatChallenging the Status Quo: Christie Cleveland, FreeleticsChristie Cleveland feels the inherent tension between being a rebel and being a product manager, in which a big part of the job is getting everyone aligned and "on the bus." But that tension doesn't stop her from challenging the status quo when she thinks things could be better."Early on in my career, I would compromise. I didn't want to rock the boat. But I would get so upset at not doing what I thought was right or not challenging things....I just got so sick of compromising."She says Dreammakers need to get...
2021-02-0939 minDreammakers with Neha SampatHow Purpose Drives Ideas: Tracey Milligan of Term Payments and The Milligan FoundationTracey Milligan (@BigSisTracey) believes an abundant life should be accessible to all. And she fights for it. She is founder and CEO of Term Payments, a pioneer in online layaway, and founder and executive director of The Milligan Foundation, a relocation resource for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. "I needed to come up with a business idea that's putting the mask on myself...that will provide me the financial resources to fund The Milligan Foundation so that I don't ever have to hear about someone dying because I didn't have money again." (17:55)
2021-01-0738 min
B2B GrowthKnowing Exactly Who To Sell and ServeIn this episode of the #CX series, Ethan Beute, Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, talks with Nema Hashemi, Director of Sales at Contentstack, about staying focused on your ideal customer, marketing ahead of the market, and more.
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2021-01-0745 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 412: The Secrets to Turbocharging Sales in 2021 with Keyfactor, Checkout.com, Contentstack, and Insight Partners 2020 has been a wild ride, but Sales teams are still expected to deliver. Hear from 3 companies on how they delivered in a year riddled with challenges, and what those battle scars have taught them as they plan to turbocharge their sales in 2021. Walk away from this episode with the tactics and tips you and your Sales team need for the upcoming year. Pablo Dominguez, Operating Partner, Insight Partners Ellen Kindley, Chief Transformation Officer, Keyfactor Brooke Treseder, SVP, Revenue Operations, Checkout.com Gordana Vuckovic, EVP Global Sales & Partnerships, Contentstack Video and b...
2020-12-2429 min
The Customer Experience Podcast91. Align & Engage for Enterprise Sales Success w/ Nema HashemiEngagement is the moment when customers and prospects interact with the brand. From that moment on, the reality of being that brand’s customer becomes the customer experience. Without effective engagement, there is no customer experience. In this episode, I interview Nema Hashemi, Director of Sales at Contentstack, about creating engagement between customers and brand and alignment between content and code. What we talked about: - The relationship between customer experience & engagement - What, exactly, is headless CMS? - How sales is involved in customer success, aka internal alignment - The present need to move as fast as possible on content ...
2020-08-1844 min
SaaS DistrictThe Current VC Seed Stage Investment Market & Some Key Metrics to Pay Attention Post-COVID for SaaS Founders With Cindy Padnos [SDI]| Podcast #29Cindy Padnos is an innovator and an advocate for all things entrepreneurial. She is a founder (both of a VC-backed tech startup and a VC firm), with a passion for enabling experimentation that can lead to the discovery of new business models and unique points of leverage. Cindy bleeds B2B/Enterprise Tech – gaining the moniker “Queen B2B” and a place at the table with the top institutional investors in the category.Cindy has been working with enterprise technology startups for more than 20 years - as a founder, operating executive, adviser, or investor. She founded Illuminate Ventur...
2020-08-0549 minDreammakers with Neha SampatMelinda Garvey: How Women's Networks Change the World- Why women’s networks have been a driving force behind Melinda’s work since day 1- The future of work and why diversity is suffering in a fully distributed world- Identifying the barriers for women in entrepreneurship, and how purposeful allyship can move the needleMelinda (@melindagarvey) is founder of Austin Woman Magazine, running 18 years strong, as well On the Dot, a tech platform dedicated to providing connection, content, and mentors to individuals looking to build their networks and careers and for companies to help drive an inclusive workforce. As a comm...
2020-07-1829 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 350: Scaling SaaS To Well Over $1M ARR with No Funding, How Being A Sommelier Helped Neha Break The Glass Ceiling of Business & How to Successfully Scale Remote Teams EfficientlyNeha Sampat is the Founder and CEO @ Contentstack, a modern content management system bringing business and tech teams together to deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences. Atypical in our world, but Neha scaled the business to well over $1M in ARR before raising funding. Now Neha has raised over $31M from the likes of Insight Partners and Illuminate. Prior to Contentstack, Neha was the Founder and CEO @ Built.io and before that spent 10 years as the Founder and CEO @ Raw Engineering, building a leading digital transformation consultancy. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: How did Neha make her way...
2020-07-0635 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 350: Scaling SaaS To Well Over $1M ARR with No Funding, How Being A Sommelier Helped Neha Break The Glass Ceiling of Business & How to Successfully Scale Remote Teams EfficientlyNeha Sampat is the Founder and CEO @ Contentstack, a modern content management system bringing business and tech teams together to deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences. Atypical in our world, but Neha scaled the business to well over $1M in ARR before raising funding. Now Neha has raised over $31M from the likes of Insight Partners and Illuminate. Prior to Contentstack, Neha was the Founder and CEO @ Built.io and before that spent 10 years as the Founder and CEO @ Raw Engineering, building a leading digital transformation consultancy. In Today's Episode We Discuss: How did Neha make her way i...
2020-07-0635 min
Millennium Live | A Leadership & Discovery PodcastEpisode 73 | ContentstackWith 20 years in the digital experience space, the enjoyment of being with the up and coming technologies led Sonja Kotrostos to Contentstack, where she is the current Head of European Go-to Markets. We had the pleasure of having her sit down virtually to talk MACH technology, the challenges their customers are facing, and how now is the time companies need to embrace change.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2020-06-3027 minDreammakers with Neha SampatDeborah Dull and Sheri Hinish: The Supply Chain RevolutionIn this episode, Deborah Dull (@circular_nomad) and Sheri Hinish (@supplychnqueen) reveal why supply chain turns out to be intimately tangled up with wine, rebellion, female empowerment and a “loopy” economy. Notes from this episode:- What’s in the glass? 2018 Joseph Drouhin Chablis - a stony, chalky white coming from the Chablis region known for its limestone soil and marine fossils, a nice alternative to an oaky Chardonnay. https://www.wine.com/product/domaine-drouhin-vaudon-chablis-2018/529976?iid=recs_tc- Supply Chain Revolution podcast- Supply chain a...
2020-06-2536 min
The Tech Trailblazers Startup PodcastTech Trailblazers panel discussion on Diversity and Inclusion in techOn today's Tech Trailblazers:
Chief Trailblazer, Rose Ross moderates a panel discussion with Dr Jacqui Taylor, CEO of FlyingBinary, Joe Baguley of VMware and Nema Sampat, CEO of Contentstack. The panellists explore diversity and inclusion in technology today and explore where it is heading and how it may evolve.
Host: Rose Ross
You can contribute to Tech Trailblazers by sending an email to innovate@techtrailblazers.com
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2020-03-0939 min
Kotecki On TechVideo Games That Evolve As You Play ThemWhen it’s all written in advance, video game content is static. But Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, says game developers can now create content on the fly and, in a way, play along with you.
2019-11-2614 min
Heavybit Podcast Network Master FeedJAMstack Radio - Ep. #46, Headless CMS with John Kelly of ContentstackIn episode 46 of JAMstack Radio, Brian is joined by John Kelly, Product Manager at Contentstack. They discuss headless content management systems, and how adopting CMS on the backend encourages the portability and reusability of content.
2019-09-1828 minHeavybit PodcastsEp. #46, Headless CMS with John Kelly of ContentstackIn episode 46 of JAMstack Radio, Brian is joined by John Kelly, Product Manager at Contentstack. They discuss headless content management systems, and how adopting CMS on the backend encourages the portability and reusability of content.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
2019-09-1828 min
Jamstack RadioEp. #46, Headless CMS with John Kelly of ContentstackIn episode 46 of JAMstack Radio, Brian is joined by John Kelly, Product Manager at Contentstack. They discuss headless content management systems, and how adopting CMS on the backend encourages the portability and reusability of content.The post appeared first on Heavybit.
2019-09-1828 min
Millennium Live | A Leadership & Discovery PodcastEpisode 7 | ContentstackGordana Vuckovic VP, Sales, Contentstack. ABOUT the company: Contentstack™ is the hub powering omnichannel content, digital experiences and personalized customer journeys. It is the industry leader in the headless content management system (CMS) category. Marquee customers include Amway, Best Buy, Cisco, Dell, Ellie Mae, Express, Farm Bureau Insurance, J.D. Power, Marriott, Martha Stewart, Miami HEAT, and Sky. Contentstack sits at the heart of an award-winning Digital Experience Platform (DXP) and is the exclusive API-first CMS for the SAP Cloud. The Millennium Alliance | #MillenniumLive | A Digital Diary PodcastHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for mo...
2018-12-1109 min