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CXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BThe $100B GRC Market: MetricStream CEO on AI-First Strategy and Who Survives ConsolidationMarc Levine, CEO of MetricStream, explains why AI alone fails in enterprise GRC, how 100+ vendors will consolidate into a handful of winners by 2027, and what makes buyers choose one vendor over another when features look identical.Marc spent over a decade at Moody's Analytics scaling their Structured Finance division from a small business to market leader. Eight months ago, he joined MetricStream-a 20-year-old GRC platform trusted by 1M+ professionals-to lead their AI-first transformation in a $60 billion market racing toward $100 billion by 2030.He reveals:◼️ Why "AI-powered" claims mean nothing without 20 years of domain context◼️ How enterprises shifted from buying everything from one...
2026-01-2642 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BThe Modern CIO: Running IT for a City That Can’t Stop💡 The CXO Spotlight | Featuring Ram Tyagi, CIO of the City of Aurora, Illinois | The Modern CIO: Running IT for a City That Can’t StopWhat happens when IT failure is no longer just a business risk, but a public safety issue?In this episode of CXO Spotlight, host Chirag Khanijau speaks with Ram Tyagi, CIO of the City of Aurora, Illinois, about what it truly means to lead technology for a city where systems power 911, water, police, and daily life for hundreds of thousands of residents.After decades in global enterprise and financial services, Ram made the leap into publi...
2026-01-0748 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2B💡 The CXO Spotlight | Featuring Bill Blount | What CIOs really think about AI and IT partnersA must-watch for IT services leaders and enterprise CXOs In this episode, Bill Blount shares insights that come directly from the rooms where 300-plus CIOs speak openly without vendors or sales pitches. As a former CEO and CIO across multiple industries and now President of SIM Chicago, Bill explains exactly what technology leaders are prioritizing, what they are cutting, and what they expect from partners in 2025.💡 Why you should watchIf you sell to or serve the enterprise tech market, this conversation will give you an unfair advantage. Bill explains:🔹 Why most AI pilots fail before production🔹 Why many AI pilots lo...
2026-01-0753 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow AI is Rewiring the Future of Global NetworksDescription:How do you modernize the very backbone of the internet—network operations—using AI?In this episode of CXO Spotlight, host Chirag Khanijau sits down with Gary Sidhu, Senior Vice President of Product Engineering at GTT Solutions, to explore how agentic AI and digital workers are redefining the future of telecom and enterprise infrastructure.They unpack:✅ How GTT built its AI-powered EnVision Platform for global connectivity✅ Why “digital workers” will transform traditional NOCs (Network Operations Centers)✅ The shift from reactive to predictive network operations✅ How AI and human collaboration improve security, speed...
2025-10-3035 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow AI Is Powering the Future of FinanceDescription:What does it take to build the AI-powered brain of one of the world’s biggest banks?In this episode of CXO Spotlight, Chirag Khanijau sits down with Shuchi Agrawal, Head of Global Provisioning, Automation, & Tooling at Citibank’s Chief Data Office - and one of the Top 40 Most Influential Data Leaders in U.S. Finance (2025).They unpack:✅ How Citibank is using AI & GenAI to reimagine customer experience✅ What “conversational banking” will look like in the next 5 years✅ The real-world challenges of deploying AI at enterprise scale✅ Choosing the right data t...
2025-07-1926 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow To Deliver Contextual AI For Retail | Rysun Labs CEO, Vishal ShuklaIn this episode of CXO Spotlight powered by Flywheelr, host Chirag Khanijau sits down with Vishal Shukla, CEO of RySun Labs, to cut through the noise and explore how GenAI is driving bottom-line results in weeks, not months. Vishal shares how RySun Labs transitioned from a traditional IT services firm to a CMMI Level 5 GenAI-first consultancy, with proprietary AI teammates like ShopMate, TechMate, and Ron revolutionizing enterprise IT and retail. What you’ll learn:Why GenAI projects often fail and how to avoid itHow micro-contextual journeys beat monolithic AI deploymentsWhy being opinionated (as a service provider) drives better outcomesWhat’s ov...
2025-07-0131 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHere's What All CDOs Need to Know about the New AI Frontier in 2025 | Dr Mark BradyIn this power-packed episode of CXO Spotlight Studio, we sit down with Dr. Mark Brady, a battle-tested data leader who has built and led AI and data science teams across the private sector and the U.S. government. From fixing the talent crisis in data science to machine intuition and robotics-powered AGI, this conversation challenges conventional thinking and reframes what the next wave of artificial intelligence truly looks like. If you're a CDO, CIO, CTO, data leader, or AI-curious executive, this episode is your shortcut to strategic clarity.Key Topics Covered:1. Analogical Reasoning: The Hidden Power of LLMs2. Machine...
2025-06-1031 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BGlobal CIO on How to Turn Enterprise Data into Actual Business Value | Scot Burdett, ABBHow to Turn Enterprise Data into Actual Business Value?In this CXO Spotlight episode, we sit down with Scot, Global CIO of ABB (a $32B Fortune 500 company with 110,000 employees) to explore his real-world take on enterprise leadership, data strategy, talent enablement, and the tough decisions every leader must make.From the build vs. buy dilemma, to enabling teams to deliver outcomes (not just actions),Scot brings candor and clarity to the messy world of leadership in complex global environments.What’s Inside:How ABB uses data to stay competitiveWhen to build vs. when to buy a tech solutionThe role of...
2025-05-2819 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BDXC's CMO on How to Shape a Standout Brand that’s Built to LastHow do you lead marketing at scale in the age of AI, data, and disruption? In this powerful CXO Spotlight episode, Kaveri Camire, Chief Marketing Officer at DXC Technology and former IBM VP, shares her journey across two decades of leading global marketing teams. From championing AI experimentation to building high-performing teams, Kaveri reveals how today’s CMOs must blend technology with authenticity to create lasting business impact. What you'll learn in this episode:How to lead global teams with empathy and clarityWhy AI in marketing is a game-changer-and how to s...
2025-05-0929 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BWhat CISOs Get Wrong About SaaS Security | Obsidian Security’s CISO ExplainsIn this episode of CXO Spotlight Studio powered by Flywheelr, we sit down with Alfredo Hickman, Chief Trust Officer at Obsidian Security, and explore the future of SaaS security, risk management, and leadership in the digital age. Alfredo shares his incredible journey from U.S. Marine Corps infantry to becoming a trusted cybersecurity executive in Silicon Valley. With deep insights on zero trust vs. defense in depth, SaaS security missteps, and building resilient security programs, Alfredo offers actionable advice for CISOs, CIOs, and security teams. Topics Covered:The evolution of SaaS security and the myth of shared responsibilityHow to...
2025-05-0150 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow Modern CMOs Think: Masterclass by Ex-BlackBerry CMO.In this episode of CXO Spotlight with Neelam Sandhu, the Former Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Success Officer at BlackBerry, who reveals how she helped pivot the company from smartphones to cybersecurity and software.Neelam shares powerful insights on: Modern marketing strategy: Balancing brand building and performance marketingAI in marketing: Implementing responsible AI that drives innovationMarketing leadership: How diverse marketing teams create breakthrough solutionsTech marketing: Effective thought leadership approaches for technology companiesCMO career development: Leveraging personal branding for executive...
2025-04-2435 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow AI Will Redefine IT Services Forever (CEO of QBurst- Arun Ramchandran Explains)In this episode of CXO Spotlight, we sit down with Arun Ramchandran (Rak), newly appointed CEO of QBurst (4000 employee strong specialized provider on AI and Digital Engineering), and former President of the GenAI and HTPS unit at Hexaware, to decode the future of IT services, delivery model, client relationships, and strategic positioning in the AI era.If you're a CEO, CIO, CTO, or a leader at an IT services co or enterprise, this is your ultimate playbook for thriving in an AI-powered market.Key Topics Covered:- Why “AI-washing” is hurting real innovation (and how to avoid it)- What...
2025-04-1743 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow Private Equity Leaders Are Creating Unprecedented Value in a Tech-Driven WorldHow Private Equity Leaders Are Creating Unprecedented Value in a Tech-Driven World In this episode of CXO Spotlight, host Chirag Khanijau engages with Kiran Kumar PV, a seasoned expert in private equity and technology-driven value creation.Kiran shares insights from his extensive career, discussing the evolution of advisory services, the importance of a holistic approach to value creation, and the critical role of technology as a growth driver. He emphasizes the need for private equity firms to invest in people and culture, particularly during due diligence and post-acquisition phases. The conversation also t...
2025-04-0829 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow a CIO ORBIE Winner Aligns IT with Business & Selects Tech Partners | Doug SaundersIT and Business alignment can make or break enterprise success. While IT teams obsess over systems and uptime, business leaders chase growth, innovation, and customer delight. Misalignment here isn’t just costly-it stalls growth and wastes resources.In this candid episode, Doug Saunders, CIO at Arctic Glacier and recent CIO ORBIE winner 2025 , reveals exactly how he bridges the gap, selects winning IT partners, and aligns technology strategy to real business goals.Get an inside look at the strategies driving measurable outcomes from a leading CIO in enterprise digital transformation.What You’ll Learn:Why CIOs need to become business translators, not...
2025-03-2525 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BAI Hype vs. Reality -How Enterprises Scale AI | IBM AI Leader, $5B PlaybookScaling AI from proof-of-concept to enterprise-wide value creation remains elusive for most organizations. AI pilots are everywhere, but only 15% of enterprises have successfully unlocked measurable ROI. A great AI model isn’t enough-you need strategic implementation, governance, and clear business alignment to drive shareholder value.Dive into this raw, unfiltered conversation with Shobhit Varshney, IBM’s AI & Automation Leader, as he dismantles common misconceptions and delivers actionable frameworks for scaling AI in the enterprise.What You’ll Learn:-The biggest myths about enterprise AI in 2025-what’s hype vs. reality-How to measure AI success-the real business metrics CXOs should track-Wh...
2025-03-1730 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow to Build a GTM Strategy for Startups From $0 to $10M from CRO (Inferenz, Paytm Leader)Scaling a startup from zero to $10M ARR is one of the founders' hardest challenges. A great product isn’t enough – you need a winning Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy to break through the noise, attract the right customers, and drive predictable revenue growth. Dive into the raw, unfiltered conversation with Srinivas Mothey, the architect behind Inferenz's meteoric rise across three continents. After contributing to Paytm’s historic IPO, Srini shares battle-tested frameworks, common GTM mistakes, and the exact steps founders should take to go from founder-led sales to a scalable revenue engine. What You’ll Learn in This Ep...
2025-03-0431 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BFintech & SaaS Startups: Avoid These Costly Marketing Mistakes (From an Ex-Citibank Leader)Think B2B marketing has to be boring? Think again. Ex-Citibank marketing head Mindy Anderson reveals the unconventional growth tactics that are actually moving the needle in 2025 for fintech and SaaS startups.From finding hidden revenue in customer conversations to the ABM strategy nobody's talking about, this episode is your shortcut to serious growth. Plus: why everyone's getting AI marketing hilariously wrong. Skip the theory. Get the playbook that's working right now. 45 min of pure, unfiltered B2B marketing truth Host: Chirag Khanijau | Guest: Mindy Anderson, Founder & CEO @ I Breathe Marketing
2025-02-2519 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BDecoding Product-Market Fit for Early-Stage Startups with Techstars' Head of MarketingAndrea Palten, VP of Marketing at Techstars, shares game-changing insights on how early-stage startup founders can build and pull up their marketing strategy in a “more with less” approach. From AI-driven pivots to measuring the right metrics, Andrea’s smart breakdowns will help your series A, B, C, and D funded startups compete against industry giants – without getting overwhelmed or breaking your bank. Key Insights: Marketing for early-stage startups — what actually works? AI & marketing pivots — where should startups adjust their approach? Metrics that matter — which KPIs to track & prioritize? Competing with big players — how to st...
2025-02-1737 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BEnterprise AI: Data Strategies for Product Development Success ( CEO, CTO- TechFabric, Data & AI)CXO Spotlight: Enterprise AI: Data Strategies for Product Development SuccessJoin us as Tech Fabric's leadership team reveals their data-driven approach to enterprise AI and product development success. Learn how their journey from a startup to an enterprise technology partner has shaped their unique perspective on AI implementation and customer-centric solutions.Key Insights:-Building enterprise-grade AI solutions at scale-Data strategies that drive product development-Balancing AI innovation with practical implementation-Future of AI agents in enterprise operations-Human creativity's role in the AI era🔍 Must-Watch Moments:-Tech Fabric's evolution to enterprise success-Real-world AI implementation frameworks-Customer experience transformation stories-Strategic approach to emerging technologiesConnect with Chi...
2025-02-1125 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BAI & Corporate Influencers: The 2025 B2B Marketing Playbook You Can’t IgnoreB2B Marketing is evolving—AI and Corporate Influencers are taking over! Are you a Founder, Co-founder, or CXO looking to scale your brand, drive engagement, and stay ahead in 2025? In this episode of CXO Spotlight, we sit down with Von Grant, Chief Marketing Officer of Quantum IDG Group, to break down the future of marketing, AI’s impact on personal branding, and why corporate influencers are now essential for business success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How AI is revolutionizing B2B Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Performance Marketing
✅ Why corporate influencers are the...
2025-02-0319 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow to build and scale Health-Tech Startup?oin us as Russell Unrath, CEO of MedCognition, shares his powerful journey from personal tragedy to pioneering AR-based medical training. Discover how founder-led branding and authentic thought leadership drove MedCognition's success in transforming healthcare education.
2025-01-2700 minCXO Spotlight: Growth, Influence & Leadership in B2BHow to build and scale a health-tech startup?CXO Spotlight: How MedCognition CEO Russell Unrath is Revolutionizing Medical Training Through Augmented Reality
Join us as Russell Unrath, CEO of MedCognition, shares his powerful journey from personal tragedy to pioneering AR-based medical training. Discover how founder-led branding and authentic thought leadership drove MedCognition's success in transforming healthcare education.
Key Insights:
- From tragedy to innovation: A founder's journey in healthcare
- Building a startup through authentic personal branding
- Why CXOs should lead their own narrative
- Scaling through thought leadership, not traditional marketing
- The power of founder-led customer relationships
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