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Data Engineering PodcastBridging Data and Decision-Making: AI's Role in Modern AnalyticsSummaryIn this episode of the Data Engineering Podcast Lucas Thelosen and Drew Gilson from Gravity talk about their development of Orion, an autonomous data analyst that bridges the gap between data availability and business decision-making. Lucas and Drew share their backgrounds in data analytics and how their experiences have shaped their approach to leveraging AI for data analysis, emphasizing the potential of AI to democratize data insights and make sophisticated analysis accessible to companies of all sizes. They discuss the technical aspects of Orion, a multi-agent system designed to automate data analysis and provide actionable insights, highlighting the...2025-08-121h 10
The Business of BlueberriesFrom Data to Decisions: AI’s Role in Blueberry SuccessIn this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Kasey Cronquist, president of the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by Lucas Thelosen, founder and CEO of Gravity, and Joe Vargas, director of business intelligence for USHBC and NABC. Thelosen has been at the forefront of leveraging technology to transform industries, and today he and Vargas discuss what this means for blueberries and for agriculture. “ What if we could bring the same level of analytical sophistication that someone like Amazon has or someone like Google has, to the average business?” – Lucas Thelose...2025-06-1347 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthMaking Product Management a Business Function: ROI-Driven Product Development | Fabrice des MazeryIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Fabrice des Mazery to explore: ● The evolution of product management from a cost center to a profit center ● Applying venture capital-style investment thinking to product development ● Portfolio management approach to product initiatives (low-hanging fruits, strategic bets, moonshots) ● Balancing short-term ROI with long-term innovation ● The importance of connecting product metrics to business outcomes ● Managing product investments across different company stages and cultures ● Strategies for advocating product investments to stakeholders ● The role of discovery in reducing investment risk ● Lessons learned from entrepreneurship and managing both bootstrapped...2024-12-1732 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthTesting for inclusiveness with James SmithInclusive design is at the very core of the stories which has driven some of our favourite clients to success, but as James explains, if you don't test in a way which reflects your users, you'll find that your product starts to become exclusive. Here's how you can test to ensure you're as inclusive as possible via testing.Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte...2024-12-1206 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthFrom Legacy Systems to Cloud: Transforming Hospitality Tech with Josef Starýchfojtů of MEWSIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Josef Starýchfojtů, Chief Product and Technology Officer at MEWS. They explore:● The evolution of property management systems (PMS) in hospitality and the industry's ongoing migration to cloud solutions● MEWS' approach to product development, focusing on business outcomes rather than feature checklists● Challenges in implementing new technology in a traditionally tech-resistant industry● The complexities of PMS onboarding and implementation in 24/7 hospitality operations● Market fragmentation and MEWS' strategy for consolidation through acquisitions● The balance between building integrated solutions and maintaining an open marketplace for integratio...2024-12-0524 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthImproving Signup Completion with Horatiu MarcWhat are the most common "dark areas" for bugs in signup flows?How does testing across diverse devices and environments enhance user experience and performance? Curious to learn more? Speak to Horatiu and the GAT team at https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-usBuilding Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel...2024-11-2807 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthWhy we need product managers | Gabe Agulio, HootsuiteIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Gabriel Aguilo, Director of Product at Hootsuite. They explore:● The value proposition of product managers in different business contexts● How to measure product management success through metrics and KPIs● The relationship between product-led growth and product management● The impact of product managers on maintaining long-term vision● The evolution of product management roles with emerging technologies● The diverse background and paths into product management● The future of product management in an AI-driven worldGabriel Aguilo brings his experience from roles at Hootsuite, Sitecore, and...2024-11-2226 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthLocalization Testing with Alexander RamanathHow different clients leverage GAT to localize their product?Why you need to test your product even if you're not localized?Curious to hear more? Book to speak to Alex at http://globalapptesting.com/speak-to-usBuilding Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many...2024-11-1508 min
Silver Creek Insights13. Riding the AI Wave with Lucas Thelosen, Founder of the Gravity FoundationIn this episode, Lucas Thelosen, founder of the Gravity Foundation and former Looker exec, shares his journey from small-town Germany to Silicon Valley, fueled by his passion for data, analytics, and economics. Discover how the Gravity Foundation is transforming how businesses access and use AI-driven insights, empowering companies of all sizes to compete in a data-driven world. Tune in to explore how AI is leveling the playing field and opening new doors in today’s competitive landscape.
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2024-11-0639 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthAccessibility Testing with Charlie OllertonHow can developers leverage crowd-testing to improve accessibility?What’s the most effective step you can take to make your product accessible faster?Speak to GAT: https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-usglobalapptesting.comBuilding Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital One; Meg Watson from Doordash; Daniel Lereya from Monday.com; and many others. Check out...2024-10-3105 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthBuilding Enterprise Products: Security, Trust, and Sales Excellence | Nader Balata from EquinixIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Nader Balata to explore: ● The fundamental differences between B2B enterprise and B2C product management ● The importance of security, reliability, and support in enterprise products ● The disconnect between decision-makers and end-users in enterprise software ● The role of trust and relationships in enterprise sales ● Salesforce's successful approach to enterprise product marketing and sales ● The technical complexity of enterprise product development ● How B2B products are becoming more consumer-focused in design ● The stability of enterprise product management careers compa...2024-10-2428 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow GAT helps release software faster with Charlie OllertonWhy is automation not always the best route for QA testing?How can engineers leverage crowd-testing to generate faster releases?What is the most important thing you can do to release faster?Speak to GAT: https://www.globalapptesting.com/speak-to-usglobalapptesting.comBuilding Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard; Manlio Lo Conte from Meta; Sanah Ansari from Capital...2024-10-1705 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthNavigating the Future of Self-Driving Cars: Insights from Qualcomm's Sriram PalghatIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Sriram Palghat, Director of Product at Qualcomm, focusing on data and simulation factory on the cloud to train and validate AI models used by car manufacturers. They explore:● The current state of self-driving car technology and the journey towards full autonomy (L5)● Technical challenges in developing autonomous vehicles, including safety and edge cases● The role of chip manufacturers like Qualcomm in advancing autonomous vehicle technology● Different approaches to achieving full autonomy, from incremental (L2 to L5) to direct L4/L5 development● Market dynamics...2024-10-1027 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthCompatibility Testing with James SmithIn this episode, find out:How Global App Testing helps every day clients test their hardware compatibilityWhat are some of the problems that GAT clients leverage their contracts with GAT to solve?How can compatibility testing improve your NPS, user numbers, and even your revenue?Book a meeting with James: https://app.apollo.io/#/meet/james_smith_685/30-minBuilding Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soPrevious guests include: Mauricio Monico from Wish; Lucas Thelosen from Google; Marc Esmiley from Microsoft; Diego dos Santos from Mastercard...2024-10-0305 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthNavigating AI Adoption in Enterprise Applications | Dimitris Sotiriou from TwilioIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Dimitris Sotiriou, Director of AI Product Management at Twilio. They explore:● The current state of AI adoption in enterprise applications● The gap between prototyping and production deployment of AI solutions● Key challenges in implementing AI, including security, trust, and compliance● The importance of data readiness and quality in AI implementations● Strategies for testing and validating AI outputs● The role of human oversight in regulated industries adopting AI● Balancing automation with human involvement in AI-driven processesDimitris Sotiriou leads AI product initiatives within Twilio...2024-09-2617 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthUX Competitor Benchmarking with Alex Ramanath- Message Alex - Inquire about testing- See an exampleWhat is this series?We’re talking about some of the ways we’ve helped clients leverage their contracts to drive amazing outcomes with Global App Testing. We’ve helped our clients to release software faster, to drive engineering productivity, to undertake operationally difficult tests. The main podcast will also continue on this feed, so please do remain subscribed!How can I get started?Use this link https://app.hubspot.com/meetings/aramanat or register your interest at hello@globalapptesting.com2024-09-2006 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthBuilding Growth-Ready Product Teams at Different Company Stages | Daniel Lereya at Monday.comIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Daniel Lereya, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Monday.com. They explore:The evolution of Monday.com's product team from its early startup days to becoming a public companyKey milestones in building a product organizationStrategies for maintaining product quality and coherence during rapid growthThe role of funding rounds in team expansionBalancing specialization and broad ownership in product rolesTransitioning from a startup to a public company and its impact on product managementDaniel Lereya joined Monday.com as VP of R...2024-09-0329 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow to refine a product offering when you go global | Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26In this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Jean-Baptiste Gehin, Head of Product at N26, a leading challenger bank operating across Europe. Jean-Baptiste, who previously worked as a product director at Block (formerly Square), shares his experiences and insights on global product strategy and international expansion.Join them as they:- Compare the approaches to international expansion at N26 and Block- Discuss successful and unsuccessful attempts at global product launches- Explore the challenges of localization and market-specific adaptation- Analyze the organizational models for global expansion- Examine the roles of...2024-08-1336 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow to build a global product team which rocks | Meg Watson, Product Lead at DoordashIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead engages in an insightful conversation with Meg Watson, currently a product lead at DoorDash and former leader at Spotify and Stitch Fix. They explore:- The differences in managing product teams at smaller vs. larger software businesses- Characteristics of high-performing product teams- Effective hiring practices for product leads- Challenges in building and maintaining product teams- Decision-making frameworks and common biases in product management- The balance between vision-led and data-driven product development- The impact of remote work on product management and team dynamicsMeg W...2024-07-2627 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthThe Ins and Outs of Product Strategy with Kam Star, Chief Product Officer of ChaosIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Kam Star, Chief Product Officer of ChaosJoin them as they:Delve into growth strategiesExplain why so many environments are similar to a red oceanTalk about customer community and the importance of itShine a light on the importance of creativity Consider how different countries operate with productKam Star is the Chief Product Officer of Chaos, a company that focuses on 3D visualization technology. On top of that, Kam was also Chief Product Officer for over 20 years at PlayGen, and was p...2024-07-1125 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthInternal entrepreneurship: getting initiatives launched in enterprise environments | Sanah Ansari, Director of Product at Capital OneIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Sanah Ansari, Director of Product at Capital One. Together they discuss: The challenges and benefits of modernisation in a large companyStrategic visionStakeholder managementAdapting to changing consumer expectationsSanah is the Director of Product at Capital One. She has developed and gained leadership buy-in for a 5+ year platform strategy and roadmap, launched a cloud-based B2B SaaS platform, and leveraged key customer relationships to understand critical business needs. She is also a member of Chief, a private network that executive women re...2024-06-2729 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthApplying Growth Strategies Across Industries | Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement, AsanaIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Shahzad Shaikh, Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile, and Customer Engagement and Asana. Together they discuss: The importance of growth strategies in product managementBalancing growth with product qualityThe role of growth teamsWhy fluency in data analysis mattersThe differences between growth strategies in B2B and B2C companiesShahzad is the Head of Product Management, Growth, Mobile & Customer Engagement at Asana. He is part of Asana's R&D leadership team and has been part of the leadership team that includes 15 PMs an...2024-06-1328 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthNavigating voice, bikes, and subscriptions | Manlio Lo Conte, Advisor, xZwift and MetaIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Manlio Lo Conte, freelance advisor, investor, and coach, and previous Chief Product Officer of Zwift.Join them as they:Delve into the growth of voice softwareDiscuss whether voice software is still a viable businessTalk about how voice software laid the groundwork for AILook at the challenges internal hardware and software teams experiencesShine a light on the internal software and hardware teams at Meta and ZwiftManlio Lo Conte is a freelance advisor, investor, coach, and previous Chief Product Officer of Zwift...2024-05-2926 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthBeating the competition in payments: the role of network effects | Diego dos Santos, Director of Product Management, MastercardIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Diego dos Santos, Director of ‘pay-by-bank’ Product Management at Mastercard. Together, they discuss:The product growth priorities when you first start in a new companyThe race to keep costs low in order to keep prices cheapThe dangers posed by disintermediationAssessing risks in the network Diego has been a Director of Product Management at Mastercard for four years now, after three years at Zonal Retail Data Systems. His career in product and business development has seen him live everywhere from São Paulo...2024-05-1717 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow we manage information in complex product environments | Marc Esmiley, FS Product Director, MicrosoftIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, host Adam Stead is joined by Marc Esmiley, Technical Program and Product Director for the Financial Services Industry Solution Engineering department at Microsoft. Together, they discuss:The unique challenges facing cloud-based financial servicesThe relationship between businesses and regulatorsInter-departmental strategies for specialised product managementFuture challenges for international regulatorsMarc is coming up on eleven years at Microsoft and looks after the EMEA Technical Program Management and Technical Product Ownership functions. When he’s not at his desk, he’s a volunteer digital strategist for charities via t...2024-04-1826 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthThe role of data and AI in Enterprise product growth | Lucas Thelosen, Former Head of Product, Data and AI Cloud, GoogleIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, our host Adam Stead is joined by Lucas Thelosen, the Head of Product, Data & AI Cloud at Google. Together they discussGoogle’s acquisition of Lucas’s old business, LookerWhy AI and Data should be treated as a standalone product within a businessThe application of AI to product management roles to achieve growthLucas’s domestic-first approach to Global business developmentLucas has been at Google for over four years now, and carries more than fifteen years experience in data analytics and AI. When he’s not at hi...2024-04-0325 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow better design can build user trust: what I learned from Fintech | Derek Boman, Head of Product Design, AvantIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, our host Adam Stead is joined by Derek Boman, Director and Head of Product Design at Fintech platform Avant.Together they discuss:The unique challenges to UX in Financial servicesThe art of building trust with new and existing usersHow changing consumer trends has led to unique UX challenges in the spaceHow T&Cs can be better articulated for a broader audienceDerek comes from a Freelance background as a UX consultant, helping brands big and small improve their customer-facing facades and improving experiences through innovative t...2024-03-2026 min
Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product GrowthHow can you improve a product’s global experience? With Mauricio Monico from WishIn this episode of Building Globally: Lessons in Enterprise Product Growth, our host Adam Stead is joined by Mauricio Monico, the Chief Product Owner of Wish. Together, they discuss Mauricio’s journey at the company and how he helped turn around the brand’s negative recognition through some difficult decisions - affecting their place in the global marketplace. Join them as they discuss:The steps he took to restore the brand’s imageHow Wish consolidated globally to grow back strongerThe Impact Wish has on the Global MarketplaceThe artificial intelligence powering the siteThe strong relationship between...2024-03-0622 min