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Raji Behal is the Head of Western and Southern Europe, UK and Ireland at Klarna, one of the world's leading fintech and payments companies. With nearly two decades of experience spanning retail buying, merchant success, and global commercial leadership, she has built a career at the intersection of payments, platforms, and retail innovation. Before joining Klarna, Raji spent 13 years at Macy's, rising to Vice President of Leased Businesses and developing a deep understanding of consumer behavior and retail operations.On The Menu:Building teams where AI handles tasks so humans can lead How Klarna evolved from a pay-later button to a banking network Klarna's Japan expansion: first foray into Asia and what's next From retail buyer to fintech leader: Raji's unplanned career pivotWhy innovation always moves faster than regulationManaging a million merchants and the weight of their cash flowHiring for grit and ambition over pedigree in today's job market
Pinar Ozcan is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Said Business School, University of Oxford, where she specializes in strategy, fintech, AI, and the emergence of new markets. A Stanford-trained researcher with a PhD from the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, she has built one of the most respected academic careers at the intersection of technology, finance, and business strategy. Pinar is the founder of Inspiring Female Founders, an Oxford-led global series championing women entrepreneurs, and serves on the World Economic Forum Council for Financial Education, working with world leaders to improve financial literacy for people of all ages.On The Menu:What the job market really needs from graduates now Where AI genuinely changes lives vs hype Is AI humanity's savior or its downfall? The one money concept that would change everything Why 2% of VC funding goes to women founders What makes a community last vs burn out fast The ugly truth about corporate short-sightedness
AI Won't Kill Websites or Email; It Will Transform ThemIn this clip, Adam Harmetz, VP of Product Management at Microsoft, shares a balanced perspective on AI's impact on digital experiences
The Future of Payments: Predictive, Connected & SecureIn this clip, Kamini Belday, Head of Global Payments at IBM Cloud, discusses how the future of payments is being shaped by AI and cloud technology
Why DAU Is the Ultimate Partnership MetricIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, explains why Daily Active Users (DAU) is his North Star metric
Building at Speed: Oz Alon on Scaling Across Continents and Industries
Data Driving Business TransformationIn this clip, Ivan Branco, Head of Information Management, AI, and Analytics at Volvo Group Trucks Operations, explains why data is critical to Volvo's shift toward a more service-driven business
Why ‘M-Shaped' Talent Will Win in the AI EraIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, introduces the idea of “M-shaped” talent, a new evolution beyond the traditional T-shaped skillset.M-shaped individuals have a strong foundation with the ability to apply their knowledge across multiple domains, making them perfectly suited for a world powered by generative AI
AI Powering the Future of Sports ExperienceIn this clip, Hugo Hamad, now Head of AI/Gen AI Factory at AXA France and former Director of AI at Decathlon, shares how AI is transforming the sports ecosystem.At its core, the mission is simple: enable everyone to engage in sports on their own terms
The Split Future of InfrastructureIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, ex- Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, explains a major shift in infrastructure design.On one side, AI is driving massive concentration, with data centers scaling from megawatts to gigawatt-level “AI factories” ⚡On the other hand, traditional systems are moving toward disaggregation, a more distributed, flexible infrastructure for diverse use cases
Building the Next Generation of Creative TechnologistsIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares how they're rebuilding creative technology from within.Working alongside amazing people, the focus is on nurturing a new kind of talent, creatives first, technologists second
Email: The Most Underrated Marketing ChannelIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, highlights why email remains one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, channels.While email often sits quietly in the background, it's actually one of the most personal and high-impact touchpoints in a user's life
From Craftsmanship to Scalable SystemsIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares a key lesson in scaling engineering.In the early days, success came from brilliant generalist engineers building highly crafted systems
The Evolution of AI LearningIn this clip, Martin Riedmiller, Research Scientist & Controls Team Lead at Google DeepMind, reflects on groundbreaking AI projects that shaped his journey.From building end-to-end systems that could learn 50+ Atari games
Rethinking Email: One Platform, Many WorldsIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, shares a powerful vision for the future of email.Instead of siloed experiences, the goal is interoperability, building technology that works seamlessly across platforms like Gmail and Outlook.
AI for Better & Sustainable ProductsIn this clip, Dr. Satyajit Wattamwar, Data Science & Digital Expertise Leader at Unilever R&D, shares how AI is transforming product innovation.From identifying the right formulations for higher-quality products to discovering sustainable packaging alternatives, AI helps narrow down possibilities faster and smarter
Why AI Needs Standards Like ISO/IEC 8183In this clip, Matthew Blakemore, CEO of AI Caramba!, explains the importance of ISO/IEC 8183 in shaping responsible AI.This standard acts as a foundation for the AI data lifecycle, helping businesses design, manage, and optimize AI projects while ensuring ethical data usage
No Two Days in Tech Are the SameIn this clip, Andy Hood, VP of Emerging Technologies at WPP, shares what makes his role so exciting. There's no such thing as a typical day.Surrounded by diverse creative technologists, conversations can range from AI to VR, robotics, or virtual production, sometimes all in the same day
What Breaks When You ScaleIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares a hard truth about scaling. As organizations grow, from 10 to 100 to 1000+, everything starts to break.People, processes, systems, and software all face new and unexpected challenges. ⚠️But within that chaos lies the biggest learning opportunity. The key is to build sustainable foundations, strong people, resilient processes, and scalable systems that can evolve with growth.Because scaling isn't just about getting bigger, it's about building things that don't break under pressure.
Reimagining the Inbox ExperienceIn this clip, Harish Sarma, VP, Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo, talks about a renaissance moment for the company, starting with Yahoo Mail
Why Digital Experiences Drive Consumer Connection”In this clip, Funs Jacobs, former Senior Director of Innovation at Monks and Founder of Brand of Insiders, explains why digital experiences are becoming central to modern consumer engagement.As the world becomes increasingly virtual, brands must find new ways to build deeper relationships, and digital experiences are one of the most powerful tools to do that
Building AI with Clear GuardrailsIn this clip, John Hearty, Vice President & Head of AI Governance at Mastercard, explains how Mastercard ensures responsible AI development through strong guiding principles.Their systems are built around being functional, inclusive, and transparent, creating a shared foundation for everyone involved.
Bridging AI and the Human Side of LeadershipIn this clip, Dianna Wilusz, Vice President of People Experience & Operations at SoftBank Robotics America, highlights the role leaders play in connecting technology with the human side of organizations.From ensuring ethics, compliance, and data security
Scaling Without Losing the Startup MindsetIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, shares how Uber maintains its early-stage mindset, even at massive scale.Despite growing to thousands of engineers, the focus remains the same:
Reimagining Yahoo for the Modern ConsumerIn this clip, Harish Sarma, Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships at Yahoo, shares why joining Yahoo at a pivotal moment felt deeply personal.He sees a unique opportunity to redefine products like Yahoo Mail as truly consumer-first experiences, ones that go beyond utility and deliver real value in people's lives
Scaling AI Starts with Data & ValueIn this clip, Rakesh Doddamane, Leader – Generative AI / Responsible AI & User Experience at Philips, explains how organizations can effectively scale AI.The starting point is simple: wherever there's data, there's potential for AI
The Hidden Cost of AI: EnergyIn this clip, Andy Hood, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at WPP, highlights an often-overlooked challenge of AI: its energy consumption.Even simple interactions with AI models require energy, which adds up at scale ⚡Andy emphasizes the need for innovation to reduce these costs quickly, especially as AI becomes more embedded in everyday life.The future of AI isn't just about capability, it's also about sustainability and responsibility
From Data Chaos to Clarity!In this clip, Altaf Patel, VP, Data Analytics & AI at PepsiCo, highlights a major challenge in large enterprises: fragmented intelligence.With countless dashboards and reports, decision-makers can get overwhelmed, sometimes to the point of ignoring insights altogether
Startups vs Enterprises: The Innovation Trade-OffIn this clip, Vishnu Acharya, Head of Network Infrastructure EMEA at Uber, breaks down how startups and enterprises approach building differently.Startups often move fast, making scrappy trade-offs to prioritize speed and cost while still aiming for quality ⚡Large enterprises, on the other hand, have abundant resources, but that can sometimes lead to complacency. Without intentional effort, systems can become stale, even if they're easy to build
Digital Euro: Platform Over InnovationIn this clip, Eric Tak, Head of Division for Digital Euro at the European Central Bank, shares a grounded perspective on the future of payments.He notes that crypto may not yet see widespread adoption in retail payments, and emphasizes that central banks aren't typically the fastest innovators in this space
When Consumer Behavior Moves Faster Than Perception”In this clip, Harish Sarma, Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships, Yahoo highlights a key challenge in the content ecosystem: perception often lags reality.As platforms like TikTok evolved, a major task was convincing creators and rights holders that consumer behavior had already changed
Mastering Meetings with Preparation and InsightPavan Bachwal, VP, Head of Financial Services, Ericsson, explains that success in meetings comes from preparation and understanding your audience. Whether addressing a technology team or a marketing group, tailoring your message matters.He emphasizes: know the customer insights, do internal dry runs, and approach every meeting ready to deliver your best."Preparation and context are the keys to making every meeting count," Pavan says.Listen to the full podcast now- https://premade.outgrow.us/interview-with-Pavan-Bachwal #PavanBachwal #BusinessTips #CustomerInsights #MeetingPrep #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth #CommunicationSkills #TechAndBusiness
How Founder Roles Evolve as Companies Grow?In this clip, Tanis Jorge, Founder of The Cofounder's Hub and Trulioo, explains how a founder's role changes as a company grows.In the early stages, founders often act as a jack of all trades, handling everything from marketing to bookkeeping to operations
The Three Levels of AI IntegrationIn this clip, Dianna Wilusz, Vice President of People Experience and Operations at SoftBank Robotics America, explains a simple framework for understanding how AI integrates into organizations.She highlights three key levels:AI embedded directly into products
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