Podcasts

Behind the Brands: How a COO Builds the Machine Powering Inc. and Fast Company

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Anne Marie O’Keefe, Chief Operating Officer of Inc. and Fast Company. Anne Marie discusses her approach to fostering creativity and operational excellence in a rapidly changing media landscape. The conversation covers the balancing act between legacy and innovation, simplifying systems for better efficiency, and the critical role of listening to customers.

Salon Strategy: How L’Oréal Scales Professional Beauty from the Inside Out

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Kevin Stang, Chief of Staff to the President of the US Professional Products Division at L’Oréal. Kevin shares his unique perspective on aligning purpose with performance, leading high-powered teams, and fostering innovation in the beauty industry. He highlights the importance of investing in talent, the role of 360 marketers, and the real-world insights and adaptability required to stay ahead of trends.

Leading with Intention: How Tapestry Builds Modern Luxury at Scale

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Sandeep Seth, Chief Growth Officer and President of Tapestry. Sandeep shares his mission to future-proof growth by transforming Tapestry into a brand growth engine. He explores the importance of consumer focus, continuous learning, and creating seamless experiences both online and offline.

Building Bold: How Quickbase’s Platform Powers Innovation at Scale

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Jon Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer at Quickbase. John discusses how Quickbase is helping businesses innovate through its no-code platform, enabling users to build custom solutions swiftly. He shares insights into the challenges of scaling a global engineering team, the importance of fostering an empowering work culture, and the transformative potential of AI in low-code development.

Compassion at Scale: How Mental Health Innovations Is Reimagining Crisis Support

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Victoria Hornby, CEO of Mental Health Innovations. Victoria explores the intersection of empathy and technology in mental health support, the importance of accessibility, and the impact of leveraging digital platforms to build trust at scale. Learn more about the challenges and successes of adapting technology to create human connections and the continuous effort to innovate and reach marginalized communities.

Building with AI: How Twilio & AWS Are Shaping the Future of Development

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we are joined by Deepak Singh, Vice President of Developer Agents and Experiences at AWS, and Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer and Head of R&D at Twilio. They discuss what it means to build with AI, the evolution of developer tools, and how they are assisting customers in leveraging AI for customer engagement and innovation. The conversation covers the importance of curiosity, adaptability, and trust in this new era of AI-powered development.

Rewriting the Roadmap: Rimini Street’s Bold Approach to Enterprise Modernization

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Eric Helmer, Chief Technology Officer at Rimini Street. Eric shares his insights on how to modernize mission-critical systems without compromising performance. Learn about the misconceptions about tech modernization, the importance of agility and flexibility in tech stacks, and the shift from reactive to proactive IT roles.

Rewiring Financial Engagement: How DailyPay Connects with Millions in Real Time

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we sit down with Dar Miranda, VP of Customer Engagement at DailyPay, to delve into the innovative strategies behind real-time financial management for workers. Explore how financial stress can impact employee engagement, the potential shift towards employee-centric pay models, and the bold moves DailyPay is making to transform traditional payroll systems.

Bold Moves & Big Screens: How TCL Builds a Brand Customers Actually Remember

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we sit down with Cole Moir, Vice President of Brand and Digital Marketing at TCL North America, to explore what it takes to create a standout brand in a crowded market. Tune in to hear about the methods behind creating high-impact, emotionally resonant brand experiences and the future role of AI and personalization in marketing.

How Cedar & Twilio Are Rebuilding the Patient Experience with AI

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we sit down with Dugan Winkie, Head of Commercial Strategy at Cedar, to explore how AI is reshaping one of the most emotionally complex industries: healthcare. From frustrating call center experiences to opaque billing processes, Dugan breaks down how Cedar is reimagining patient engagement with conversational AI, real-time data, and a builder’s mindset.

Inside a Rebrand: How Twilio Got Its Swagger Back with CMO Chris Koehler and VP of Brand Adam Morgan

Twilio just reintroduced itself to the world with a bold new brand—and in this kickoff episode of Builders Wanted, you’ll meet the leaders behind it.

Building a Category with AI Wearables

In this episode, Chris Villarreal, Global Director of Marketing for Wearables at Meta, discusses insights on category creation, the significance of solving real consumer problems, and how Meta is leveraging multimodal AI to enhance everyday life with their Ray-Ban Meta Glasses.