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✨ Heads up! This episode features a demonstration of the SnapLogic UI and its AI Agent Creator towards the end. For the full visual experience, check out the video version on the Spotify app! ✨(Episode Summary)Tired of tangled data spread across multiple clouds, on-premise systems, and the edge? In this episode, MongoDB's Shane McAllister sits down with Peter Ngai, Principal Architect at SnapLogic, to explore the future of data integration and management in today's complex tech landscape.Dive into the challenges and solutions surrounding modern data architecture, including:Navigating the complexities of multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments.The secrets to building flexible, resilient data ecosystems that avoid vendor lock-in.Strategies for seamless data integration and connecting disparate applications using low-code/no-code platforms like SnapLogic.Meeting critical data compliance, security, and sovereignty demands (think GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).How AI is revolutionizing data automation and providing faster access to insights (featuring SnapLogic's Agent Creator).The powerful synergy between SnapLogic and MongoDB, leveraging MongoDB both internally and for customer integrations.Real-world applications, from IoT data processing to simplifying enterprise workflows.Whether you're an IT leader, data engineer, business analyst, or simply curious about cloud strategy, iPaaS solutions, AI in business, or simplifying your data stack, Peter offers invaluable insights into making data connectivity a driver, not a barrier, for innovation.-Keywords: Data Integration, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Edge Computing, SnapLogic, MongoDB, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Automation, iPaaS, Low-Code, No-Code, Data Architecture, Data Management, Cloud Data, Enterprise Data, API Integration, Data Compliance, Data Sovereignty, Data Security, Business Automation, ETL, ELT, Tech Stack Simplification, Peter Ngai, Shane McAllister.

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This episode is brought to you by N2N's Illuminate App, The iPaaS for Higher Education. Learn more at https://illuminateapp.com/web/higher-education/Subscribe and listen to more episodes at https://illuminatedpodcast.orgContact Dr. Andrew T. HsuLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hsu-248ba133 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cofchsu/?hl=enX: https://x.com/CofCHsuLearn more about the College of CharlestonWebsite: https://charleston.edu

What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Rich Waldron, Co-founder and CEO at Tray.ai. Summary: Marketing ops folks stand at a crossroads where iPaaS platforms and AI agents are colliding in crazy ways. Rich pulls back the curtain on what happens when workflows become agent "skills": Imagine your carefully built automations transformed into autonomous assistants that diagnose tech issues, provision applications, and manage complex Salesforce campaigns without manual intervention. Your marketing stack could suddenly act like a "junior admin" on demand, while you focus on strategy. The explosion of AI features has turned martech leaders into "AI referees" juggling competing vendor tools, yet those who master both fundamentals and experimental curiosity become "10X automation heroes" - the first teammates that are called when problems need solving. As Rich explains, career security comes from momentum, not stability.About RichAfter University, Rich spent several years building different projects in the UK which included a web agency, a media company and a mobile app for social gatheringsTray was officially founded in 2013, bootstrapped by selling Wellington boots on eBay – the early product idea was email automation but pivoted to enabling less technical people to utilize APIs to integrate their tech stackAlongside his 2 co-founders, they spent the better part of 4 years building the product and raising a seed round in 2015. Between 2018 and 2020, Tray grew from $500k to $20M ARRToday, Tray processes Billions of transactions across the platform every month and they've gone all in on the composable AI integration and automation movementThe Rise iPaaS and AI OrchestrationiPaaS exploded because enterprise suites were too slow to open up their integration capabilities. CDPs made similar mistakes with rigid architectures, birthing today's composable alternatives. Every software system eventually faces the same primal challenge: intercommunication. Rich recounts how this pattern also repeats throughout computing history with startling consistency. Monolithic ERPs dominated early landscapes, where engineers cobbled together custom connections between internal components. These hand-built bridges crumbled easily, leaving teams scrambling for standardized frameworks that could withstand daily operational stress.As specialized software proliferated around these central systems, integration pressure mounted. "We're still not that far through on adopting the cloud," Rich points out, puncturing the tech bubble many of us live in. While cloud technologies feel omnipresent to industry veterans, countless organizations remain firmly planted on physical servers. This reality created distinct evolutionary phases for iPaaS:On-premise to on-premise connections (the original integration challenge)On-premise to cloud bridges (MuleSoft's territory)  Cloud-to-cloud orchestration (where Tray focused)Each phase demanded fundamentally different architecture. Cloud applications introduced unique payload structures, execution patterns, and API designs that rendered previous integration approaches obsolete. "Every application now has an API," Rich explains, describing how this technical shift triggered organizational transformation. Marketing departments grew increasingly technical, with marketing ops professionals discovering they could craft custom experiences by tapping into these newly accessible APIs.> "iPaaS has to evolve because if your iPaaS was built purely for an era when AI wasn't a consideration and your customers are now suddenly saying, 'We're looking at how we infuse AI in these processes,' the requirements have changed again."You've likely witnessed this evolution in your own organization. Remember when connecting two systems required an IT ticket and weeks of waiting? Now your marketing team builds automations while the sales team creates their own customer journey orchestrations. Technical power diffused across departments, democratizing integration capabilities previously locked behind developer expertise.Today's iPaaS platforms face their greatest evolutionary pressure yet: AI integration. Rich describes how existing processes built on traditional platforms now crumble under AI's weight. Semantic analysis, novel reasoning models, and entirely new integration approaches have rewritten the rules. iPaaS vendors who built for the pre-AI era now race to adapt as customers demand intelligent workflows. The platforms that flourish will embrace AI as a core architectural principle rather than a bolted-on feature.Key takeaway: Evaluate your integration platform based on whether it was (re)designed for today's AI-centric landscape or simply patched to accommodate it. The most effective iPaaS solutions evolve alongside major architectural shifts rather than struggling to catch up after they've occurred.What Makes an Agent Truly "Agentic" Beyond the Marketing HypeThe AI agent landscape is blurring with contradictions and wild claims and it's only going to get crazier. While vendors plaster "agent" labels on everything with an algorithm, Rich isn't worried about definition. The terminology matters far less than what these systems actually do. > "The AI isn't just reasoning over a set of data, but it's actually going and taking action on a user's behalf... I've done the response for you and I've handled the follow up and I've gone and filed this over here, and it's actually carrying out a series of actions based on the reasoning that occurred in the first place."AI agents take autonomous action. They handle support tickets end-to-end. They file documents. They complete multi-step processes without human intervention. They execute rather than suggest.Tray's team experienced genuine goosebump moments when they combined their connector infrastructure with LLM reasoning. You could almost hear the click as puzzle pieces fell into place. Their ten-year vision suddenly materialized before their eyes:Semi-technical staff performing complex cross-organizational tasksTeams breaking free from application limitationsWorkers escaping data accessibility problemsAI executing the best next steps, not just recommending themThis capability triggered an immediate "holy shit" reaction during internal testing. Everything changed in that moment. The strategic implications struck like lightning: adapt or die. Many category leaders fail exactly here, at this precipice of change, clinging to outdated paradigms while disruptive innovation rewrites the rules.The adoption curve is also likely to be shockingly steep. Century-old enterprises with conservative DNA are already running AI workloads in production using Tray. Some skipped entire technological generations, leapfrogging directly into AI implementation. They've dumped their data into databases, layered AI analysis on top, and built reactive systems around the outputs. The comfort level with these technologies has accelerated across industries at a pace that defies conventional adoption timelines.When Tray rebranded from tray.io to tray.ai, they acknowledged that connection alone provides insufficient value in this new world. The platforms that enable autonomous action through AI will dominate the future landscape. The rest will fade into technological obscurity, remembered only as stepping stones.Key takeaway: The future competitive advantage in your martech stack is going to come from AI that acts on your behalf, not just analyzes and recommends. When you implement systems where AI executes complex workflows based on reasoning, you empower your teams to achieve broader impact with fewer technic...

Jim Herbert is the CEO at Patchworks, an eCommerce focused iPaaS who are all about helping you automate and streamline your data. Jim joins us to share why integration and automation are game-changers for eCommerce businesses in 2025, offering insights on how to simplify your tech stack and boost efficiency. If you're looking to future-proof your operations and maximize growth opportunities, this episode is a must-listen! Hit PLAY to hear: Why 2025 is the year of hyperautomation in eCommerce How clean data can make or break your automation success The MVP approach to simplifying your tech stack Expert tips to future-proof your eCommerce business The secret to turning integration challenges into growth opportunities. Key timestamps to dive straight in: [03:54] Early eCommerce and composability insights. [07:24] AI's impact on eCommerce data. [09:45] Order automation and scalability. [13:29] Incremental improvement: strategy and success. [18:20] Margin-boosting integration. [21:06] Future-proof retail tech strategies. [24:50] Data monitoring and notification system. [27:41] Minimum viable product for integration. [29:39] Listen to Jim's Top Tips! [37:34] Find out more about Patchworks https://www.wearepatchworks.com/ Episode sponsored by Patchworks. Create your trial account here https://www.wearepatchworks.com/. Full episode notes here: https://ecmp.info/528Download our ebook >> https://ecmp.info/ebook "500 Top Tips to Make Your eCommerce Business More Profitable" Download our new ebook... https://ecmp.info/ebook 500 Tips to Increase Your ProfitsGet all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://ecmp.infoLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://ecmp.info/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://ecmp.info/sponsor This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

In this episode of Category Visionaries, we explore PolyAPI's journey to revolutionize enterprise middleware. As a category maker in the integration space, PolyAPI is challenging traditional low-code/no-code approaches by enabling developers to build robust enterprise integrations using native programming languages. Through conversations with Darko Vukovic, we learn how his deep industry experience and strategic focus on developer-first principles are reshaping how enterprises approach connectivity and integration challenges. Topics Discussed: The evolution from enterprise integration platforms to native code development Building credibility in enterprise sales through transparency and documentation Creating a new market category between iPaaS and application development Strategic fundraising approaches for deep tech startups Future vision for AI-powered enterprise connectivity GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Build credibility through transparency: Rather than hiding their product behind NDAs, PolyAPI published detailed demos and documentation early. Darko explained, "We think that our domain and our product set is just so hard to copy and replicate... so we were never worried about competitors catching wind of what we're doing." This transparency helped enterprise buyers see that PolyAPI wasn't vaporware. Target technical decision makers with depth: PolyAPI succeeded by focusing on enterprises that had already rejected low-code platforms and were building in-house solutions. This created a clear target market of sophisticated buyers who understood the limitations of existing solutions and were willing to adopt a new approach. Start marketing through 1:1 engagement: Instead of broad marketing campaigns, PolyAPI began with individual conversations to gather feedback, find alpha testers, and evolve into beta testing. This grassroots approach helped them refine their product and messaging before scaling up marketing efforts. Find investors who deeply understand your space: Out of 20 initial VC conversations, 19 passed, but Ross Mason (Mulesoft founder) immediately invested. Darko noted, "That kind of signal is really important because the one person who deeply understands the space was super excited to invest." This validated their approach and provided valuable strategic guidance. Build relationships with VCs continuously: Even six months after their latest round, PolyAPI is already preparing for Series A by maintaining relationships with 20+ VCs and working toward clear metrics. This ongoing engagement creates leverage for future fundraising by demonstrating consistent progress.     //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co  

Meet Selim Maalouf from Unlimited Tech Solutions, an elite HubSpot Solutions partner specializing in complex integration projects.  With a background in industrial engineering, Selim brings unique expertise to connecting disparate systems with HubSpot's customer platform. In this episode, he shares invaluable insights about modern CRM implementation, focusing particularly on field service and manufacturing industries. Selim discusses their platform-agnostic approach, their custom IPAAS solution Korana, and how they help enterprises with legacy systems seamlessly integrate with modern CRM solutions.  Learn about the evolution of HubSpot from a marketing platform to a comprehensive customer platform and get expert advice on starting your HubSpot journey.  

What's up everyone, today we have the pleasure of sitting down with Stephen Stouffer, Director of Automation Solutions at Tray.ai and the first ever returning guest. We had Stephen on earlier in the year in episode 112 where we unpacked the practical wonders of combining AI tools with iPaaS solutions. Summary: AI can transform your marketing without overwhelming you. Start with one use case. Watch the results, and go from there. You don't need to master data science to add AI value, but you need to be willing to experiment, keep what works, and let the tech do the heavy lifting. Customer Journey Mapping EssentialsCustomer journey mapping, as Stephen puts it, is best approached as a clear, structured framework. For marketers, this often starts by examining the visitor's first few seconds on a website. Stephen's “three, five, seven rule” is a useful guide: three seconds to capture attention, five to build engagement, and seven to prompt action. Reviewing homepage or landing page performance through this lens keeps the focus on essentials. Are calls-to-action (CTAs) clear and accessible? Does the page guide users toward the intended outcome effectively?Stephen further notes the importance of every element “above the fold.” Content here needs to be concise, visually appealing, and should naturally lead users to the next step. A well-placed CTA, such as a prominent button, encourages forward motion, while a hidden or confusing one can derail the journey. Each interaction should be straightforward and intuitive.Beyond landing pages, Stephen highlights the journey before a visitor even arrives. Campaign managers, for instance, should ensure that ad copy and visuals align with the landing page, creating a smooth transition from ad to action. Consistency here reduces friction and keeps the experience cohesive.For advanced mapping, Stephen recommends storyboarding different customer personas and their digital pathways. By tuning each stage to fit these profiles, marketers can craft a journey that feels relevant and trustworthy, engaging each segment from the very first interaction.Key takeaway: Use the "three, five, seven rule" to evaluate each customer touchpoint on your homepage or landing pages. This approach helps ensure your content captures attention, fosters engagement, and prompts action—all within a few seconds.AI's Role in Automating Personalized EmailsStephen recently demonstrated how AI automates personalized emails with just a first name, last name, and email. AI uses data from sources like LinkedIn, company details, and job history to craft messages that feel genuinely tailored to each recipient, far beyond typical generic responses.This level of automation doesn't just boost engagement; it saves significant time. Instead of setting up complex variable fields or spending 15-20 minutes per email on manual research, AI handles it all in seconds. Stephen notes that marketing teams can skip intricate field configurations, while sales teams gain back valuable time to focus on high-impact tasks.AI also serves as a replacement for traditional enrichment tools, pulling in dynamic contact details without third-party data providers. For sales, it means delivering relevant, personalized content effortlessly. AI does the heavy lifting, creating an email that feels custom-built for the recipient—no manual assembly required.Key takeaway: AI enables efficient, data-rich personalization for customer outreach, saving marketing and sales teams time and resources while boosting the quality of each touchpoint.Automating Personalized Outreach with AI AgentsAI agents are redefining how teams approach personalized outreach, offering new ways to automate highly customized interactions. Stephen explains how Tray.ai leverages a powerful combination of APIs—OpenAI, Google, LinkedIn, and more—to build out complex automation processes directly within its platform. Each AI agent is designed to use the best tool for the task at hand. Given the right context and instructions, these agents can gather relevant data from press releases, Crunchbase, LinkedIn profiles, blog posts, and other sources to craft an email that feels genuinely tailored.Imagine a marketing email generated entirely by an AI agent. With the recipient's email, role, and other contextual clues, the AI might produce a message like, “Hey, congratulations on your recent speaking slot at AntiCon in London. Hope you had a safe journey back!” This level of personalization would usually require about 15 minutes of research by a BDR or ISR. Now, it can be fully automated, freeing up sales and marketing teams to focus on strategy and high-priority tasks rather than time-consuming data gathering and crafting.Stephen points out that the true power of AI agents comes from implementing them in real, tangible ways. For instance, rather than abstract promises of efficiency, Tray.ai demonstrates AI's impact with practical use cases like this automated email personalization, which resonates more directly with the people using it. By creating a functional demo that allows teams to see this technology in action, Tray.ai bridges the gap between AI's potential and its practical application.For anyone curious to test it out, Stephen offers a live demo of the personalized email automation. This hands-on approach helps users understand the realistic possibilities AI agents bring to customer engagement and outreach, transforming the process from concept to actionable, impactful workflows.Key takeaway: AI agents streamline personalized outreach, combining data sources and automation tools to generate highly customized emails without manual research. By automating these tasks, teams can focus on high-impact activities while still delivering meaningful, individualized interactions.Challenges in Implementing AI-Driven Customer Journey MappingImplementing AI-driven customer journey mapping and personalization comes with its share of challenges. Stephen highlights three primary obstacles teams face: complexity, connectivity and compliance.The technology's complexity. Even technical professionals sometimes struggle to understand the nuts and bolts of AI integrations, making it difficult for organizations to determine how to effectively deploy these tools. The ambiguity around building and customizing AI solutions internally often becomes a barrier to adoption.The challenge of data connectivity. For AI agents to deliver relevant outputs, they need access to comprehensive data across systems. Whether it's a CRM, sales records, or product usage data, these inputs provide the context for AI to make useful recommendations. While crafting a prompt might sound straightforward, gathering and linking all the necessary data to inform that prompt is anything but simple. Stephen explains that AI can only be as effective as the information it's fed, making seamless data integration a top priority for effective personalization.Perhaps most daunting, the challenge is compliance. When feeding sensitive data into large language models, teams must navigate a maze of security requirements like SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance. Many organizations hesitate to dive into AI because of the fear of regulatory risks. Legal teams often step in, concerned abo...

In this episode, we're joined by Jim Herbert, CEO of Patchworks. Jim shares his extensive background in eCommerce and integration technology, discussing the evolution of iPaaS, the benefits of no-code, low-code tools and the significance of simplifying complex tech stacks. He also highlights how Patchworks' approach recently earned the company an award for innovation.Key Takeaways:(03:39) The evolution and benefits of iPaaS technology.(08:29) The challenges of integrating independent apps.(11:18) How no-code, low-code tools drive innovation.(15:30) When to adopt iPaaS for digital transformation.(19:05) The common challenges in ERP integration for B2B.(24:00) How Patchworks uses AI to automate tasks.(27:10) Real-world examples of AI in integration.(30:20) Delaying crucial decisions can lead to costly setbacks at scale.(33:30) Book and television show recommendations.Resources Mentioned:Jim Herbert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-herbert-ecommerce/?originalSubdomain=uk Patchworks - https://wearepatchworks.comUK eCommerce Awards -https://ecommerceawards.londonOdoo ERP -https://www.odoo.comAirtable -https://www.airtable.comAmazon AI Services -https://aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/Termination Shock -https://www.amazon.com/Termination-Shock-Novel-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0063028050Thanks for listening to the “B2B Commerce UnCut: A Journey Through Change,” powered by Oro. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#eCommerce #B2BeCommerce #DigitalCommerce

In this episode, we're joined by Jim Herbert, CEO of Patchworks. Jim shares his extensive background in eCommerce and integration technology, discussing the evolution of iPaaS, the benefits of no-code, low-code tools and the significance of simplifying complex tech stacks. He also highlights how Patchworks' approach recently earned the company an award for innovation.Key Takeaways:(03:39) The evolution and benefits of iPaaS technology.(08:29) The challenges of integrating independent apps.(11:18) How no-code, low-code tools drive innovation.(15:30) When to adopt iPaaS for digital transformation.(19:05) The common challenges in ERP integration for B2B.(24:00) How Patchworks uses AI to automate tasks.(27:10) Real-world examples of AI in integration.(30:20) Delaying crucial decisions can lead to costly setbacks at scale.(33:30) Book and television show recommendations.Resources Mentioned:Jim Herbert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-herbert-ecommerce/?originalSubdomain=uk Patchworks - https://wearepatchworks.comUK eCommerce Awards -https://ecommerceawards.londonOdoo ERP -https://www.odoo.comAirtable -https://www.airtable.comAmazon AI Services -https://aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/Termination Shock -https://www.amazon.com/Termination-Shock-Novel-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0063028050Thanks for listening to the “B2B Commerce UnCut: A Journey Through Change,” powered by Oro. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#eCommerce #B2BeCommerce #DigitalCommerce

Running a Salesforce-HubSpot go-to-market stack is one of the most common tech setups in businesses today. Many businesses manage it using HubSpot's native Salesforce integration. But some businesses instead choose to build their own custom integration. Why would they do that? Should your company consider custom-building your HubSpot-Salesforce integration as well? We talk with Erick Salvatierra on this exact topic. We discuss topics like: When should you use the standard HubSpot-Salesforce integration? When would a custom integration be better? We discuss specific factors including: sync frequency requirements, field mapping requirements, number of records to sync, compliance requirements, and more. If you decide to build a custom integration, how should you do it?- After the integration is built, how should you do maintenance and error handling? When should you use an iPaaS / middleware solution vs. fully custom-coding an integration? Why should you bother with integration at all? If you're running Salesforce and HubSpot at a medium- or large-sized company, this episode will be incredibly valuable for you. So give it a like and a watch, and hit that subscribe button so that you never miss any future episodes of The RevOps Hero Podcast.

This Week in AI: October 27th to November 02nd 2024:The updates cover advancements in various sectors, including AI hardware, search engine development, robotics, and even the use of AI for historical research. Key players like Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, and Meta are highlighted, along with notable projects like Perplexity's election tracker, Claude's new visual analysis capabilities, and Google's integration of Gemini into its products. Additionally, the text features an advertisement for Djamgatech AI Consultancy Services, which offers tailored AI solutions for different industries.Nvidia (NVDA) to Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after Intel fail in the race of AI boomPerplexity launches an elections trackerClaude can now view images within a PDF: Anthropic Introduces Claude 3.5 Sonnet with Visual PDF Analysis for Images, Charts, and Graphs under 100 Pages.Quantum Machines and Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to an error-corrected quantum computer.Runway goes 3D with new AI video camera controls for Gen-3 Alpha Turbo.Scientists Use AI to Turn 134-Year-Old Photo Into 3D Model of Lost Temple Relief.Scientists create drone with nervous systemGoogle's AI agent discovers software bugsGoogle is building smart home controls into GeminiIntel's Gaudi AI chips are far behind Nvidia and AMD, and won't even hit the $500M goalAmazon CEO Andy Jassy hints at an ‘agentic' AI AlexaOpenAI CEO Sam Altman says lack of compute is delaying the company's productsNearly 90 % of our AI crawler traffic is from TikTok/ByteDanceGoogle Maps is getting new AI features powered by GeminiOpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search: OpenAI launched their search engine.Microsoft demoed their internal AI-assisted iPaaS system.Claude is taking steps toward autonomous agents with its new "computer use" feature.Perplexity rolled out Spaces, a kind of RAG system.Google Integrates AI with Search Capabilities

This Week in AI: October 27th to November 02nd 2024:Nvidia (NVDA) to Replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after Intel fail in the race of AI boomPerplexity launches an elections trackerClaude can now view images within a PDF: Anthropic Introduces Claude 3.5 Sonnet with Visual PDF Analysis for Images, Charts, and Graphs under 100 Pages.Quantum Machines and Nvidia use machine learning to get closer to an error-corrected quantum computer.Runway goes 3D with new AI video camera controls for Gen-3 Alpha Turbo.Scientists Use AI to Turn 134-Year-Old Photo Into 3D Model of Lost Temple Relief.Scientists create drone with nervous systemGoogle's AI agent discovers software bugsGoogle is building smart home controls into GeminiIntel's Gaudi AI chips are far behind Nvidia and AMD, and won't even hit the $500M goalAmazon CEO Andy Jassy hints at an ‘agentic' AI AlexaOpenAI CEO Sam Altman says lack of compute is delaying the company's productsNearly 90 % of our AI crawler traffic is from TikTok/ByteDanceGoogle Maps is getting new AI features powered by GeminiOpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search: OpenAI launched their search engine.Microsoft demoed their internal AI-assisted iPaaS system.Claude is taking steps toward autonomous agents with its new "computer use" feature.Perplexity rolled out Spaces, a kind of RAG system.Google Integrates AI with Search Capabilities

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Our collaboration with Brent Peterson and TALK COMMERCE podcast continues at Shoptoberfest presented by Shopware in Brooklyn, NY. We sit down with Robert Rand from iPaas, who tells us why everyone should iPaas all tech stacks!  Always Off Brand is Ecommerce Simplified, Learn & Laugh!  QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Guest: Robert Rand  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrand1/ Website: https://www.ipaas.com/   Co-Host: Brent Peterson from TALK COMMERCE  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentwpeterson/ Website:https://www.contentbasis.io/ PODCAST: TALK COMMERCE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-commerce/id1561204656   Presented by Shopware  Visit at https://www.shopware.com/en/   Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 16 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 29 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley is based out of North Carolina and has worked in multiple product categories and has also worked on the brand side and started with Nordstrom on the retail floor.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music “Office Party” available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   “Always Off Brand” is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

In this conversation, Scott Ohsman from Always Off Brand, Brent Peterson from Talk Commerce, and Robert Rand from iPaas.com discuss the future of e-commerce, focusing on the innovative features of Shopware, including AI and spatial commerce. They explore the complexities of integrating various software systems in e-commerce and the importance of seamless data connectivity. The discussion highlights the challenges businesses face with custom integrations and the need for user-friendly platforms like IPass to streamline operations. They also touch on market trends and the competitive landscape in the e-commerce sector.takeawaysShopware is at the forefront of e-commerce innovation.AI and spatial commerce are transforming online shopping experiences.Integration of various software systems is crucial for e-commerce success.Custom integrations can lead to operational nightmares.A user-friendly platform can simplify complex data flows.Data connectivity is essential for real-time insights.Businesses need to evolve with their software solutions.Streamlining operations can significantly reduce costs.The e-commerce landscape is rapidly changing with new technologies.Understanding product data is key to operational efficiency.Sound Bites"Shopware is pioneering the next frontier of online shopping.""You need all that software talking together.""One error, one typo would kill everything."Chapters00:00Introduction to Shoptoberfest and Guests03:38Understanding Integration Needs in E-commerce06:37The Importance of Seamless Data Flow09:27Simplifying Complex Integrations12:37The Future of Product Data Management15:32Competitive Landscape in Integration Solutions

In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales, Amy Horowitz is joined by Sumeet Agrawal, VP of Product Management at Informatica. Informatica is well-known for data integration, and their iPaaS solutions encompass various integration patterns. Amy and Sumeet discuss this and more in this episode.

It's hard to escape talk of AI these days, but not all AI is the same, and not all of it is safe for large organizations to use. Today we're diving into the evolving world of generative AI for the enterprise with Sumeet Agrawal, VP of Product Management at Informatica. We'll discuss strategies and considerations for building robust, enterprise-grade generative AI applications. Sumeet Kumar Agrawal is a VP of Product Management at Informatica. Based in the Bay Area, Sumeet has 15+ years of data engineering and product management experience, driving innovative products within the cloud technology sector. He leads the Cloud AI/GenAI, Analytics & Data warehouse & Data lake, and iPaaS product portfolio at Informatica. It consists of multiple product lines such as Cloud Data Engineering, Streaming, big data, NoSQL, Serverless, Cloud Mass Ingestion(including CDC), Serverless & AI/ML, GenAI, API, and App Integration initiatives. He has a lot of experience working with many cloud ecosystem vendors like AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, etc. Apart from this, Sumeet has been frequently recognized as a strong communicator who has successfully worked with people from broad socio-economic backgrounds, and diverse cultures, building strong and fruitful organizational teams. He sits on the advisory board of many startups. RESOURCES Informatica website: https://www.informatica.com Register for the Medallia CX Day webinar: Building Loyalty: How Top Brands Create Forever Customers with CX - https://bit.ly/3M7dkQM Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Attend the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off. Register now for HumanX 2025. This AI-focused event which brings some of the most forward-thinking minds in technology together. Register now with the code "HX25p_tab" for $250 off the regular price. Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to escape talk of AI these days, but not all AI is the same, and not all of it is safe for large organizations to use. Today we're diving into the evolving world of generative AI for the enterprise with Sumeet Agrawal, VP of Product Management at Informatica. We'll discuss strategies and considerations for building robust, enterprise-grade generative AI applications. Sumeet Kumar Agrawal is a VP of Product Management at Informatica. Based in the Bay Area, Sumeet has 15+ years of data engineering and product management experience, driving innovative products within the cloud technology sector. He leads the Cloud AI/GenAI, Analytics & Data warehouse & Data lake, and iPaaS product portfolio at Informatica. It consists of multiple product lines such as Cloud Data Engineering, Streaming, big data, NoSQL, Serverless, Cloud Mass Ingestion(including CDC), Serverless & AI/ML, GenAI, API, and App Integration initiatives. He has a lot of experience working with many cloud ecosystem vendors like AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, etc. Apart from this, Sumeet has been frequently recognized as a strong communicator who has successfully worked with people from broad socio-economic backgrounds, and diverse cultures, building strong and fruitful organizational teams. He sits on the advisory board of many startups. RESOURCES Informatica website: https://www.informatica.com Register for the Medallia CX Day webinar: Building Loyalty: How Top Brands Create Forever Customers with CX - https://bit.ly/3M7dkQM Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Attend the Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit, the region's largest marketing communications conference. Register with the code "Agile" and get 15% off. Register now for HumanX 2025. This AI-focused event which brings some of the most forward-thinking minds in technology together. Register now with the code "HX25p_tab" for $250 off the regular price. Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JP Morgenthal (JP) is a seasoned expert in applied AI and automation. With over 20 years of experience as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Solution Architect, JP has been a driving force behind digital transformation for Fortune 1000 companies. His expertise spans IT architecture, cloud strategies, and large-scale system implementations. Currently, JP is the Vice President of Solution Engineering at CafeX Communications, following prominent roles as CTO of Automation Anywhere and App Services at DXC. In this episode, we delve into the convergence of various automation technologies like RPA, BPM, iPaas, and AI. JP shares insights on the influence of new AI advancements, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents, and explores the future trends in intelligent automation. Join us as we unpack these topics, offering a glimpse into how these innovations reshape the technological landscape. More information and Links: More about JP Morgenthal: https://jpmorgenthal.com/ Connect with JP Morgenthal: linkedin.com/in/jpmorgenthal/ Visit Nandan on the web at nandan.info

On this episode of Marketing Art and Science, Host and CMO Advisor Lisa Martin of The Futurum Group is joined by Boomi CMO Alison Biggan. Tune into this 30 min conversation to hear about Biggan's journey to the C-suite, the strategic roles marketing art and data science play in Boomi's global leadership in iPaaS, and the infusion of AI and automation in Boomi marketing. Their discussion covers: The role of marketing in Boomi's corporate strategy, which is focused on helping customers manage app sprawl, digital transformation initiatives, and solve integration challenges How the Boomi MarTech stack connects people with technology, such as AI-powered chat tool Drift enabling Boomi's sales development team to give customers a near real-time experience Alison's marketing breadth and depth as a operationally-focused leader

In this episode of The 5G Factor, our series that focuses on all things across the 5G ecosystem, we review key 5G ecosystem developments including recent deft moves by top-tier communications service providers (CSPs) such as BT Group and ServiceNow expanding their relation to vastly improve the CX and workforce experience, Vodafone Germany and FlyNex taking to the drone skies, and Altice using the Google Cloud Application Integration architecture to surmount legacy-borne complexity. Our analytical review drilled down on: BT Group ServiceNow Strengthen Relationship to Elevate CX. BT Group and ServiceNow expand their strategic relationship to improve customer and workforce experiences. The multi-year agreement will extend ServiceNow service management capabilities to all BT Group units to drive savings, efficiency, and improved customer experience. BT Group will also use ServiceNow Service Bridge for an automated connection between BT and its customers and plans to pilot ServiceNow's Now Assist for Telecom Service Management (TSM) to power GenAI capabilities for internal and customer-facing teams. We delve into why this deal uplifts BT's AI credentials and validates ServiceNow's market momentum in the CSP space, executing on ServiceNow Chairman and CEO Bill McDermott's vision of embedding intelligence across every workflow to accelerate the digital transformation of key customers such as BT.  Vodafone Germany and FlyNex Take to the Drone Skies. Vodafone Germany and data collection company FlyNex have launched DroNet Hub, a comprehensive online platform to help businesses plan and manage commercial drone flights. The new ‘DroNet Connect Stream' tariff comes with a high-speed data volume of 500GB (gigabytes), optionally expandable to 1 TB (terabytes), ensures a consistent transmission of live data from the drone directly to the Hub. Data from the mobile network is also integrated, to help understand the connectivity and population density that lies ahead on a flight path. We examine why the DroNet Hub all-in-one platform, that includes planning, organizing the flight, and automated data collection and reporting, represents an innovative breakthrough in CSP support and delivery of drone services. Altice Enlists Google Clouds Application Integration to Tame Complexity. Altice Group, through the validation process of Altice Labs, is spotlighting that the introduction of Application Integration has proven especially effective in managing the complexity of its business processes and operations consisting of a growing number of legacy components and intricate workflows overseen by an enterprise service bus. Application Integration is Google Cloud's Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that automates business processes by connecting any application, including home-grown and third-party SaaS, with an intuitive interface that enables the building of intricate flows, data mapping, and the streamlining of operations with pre-built tasks and triggers. We assess how the new architecture manages APIs for Altice systems including CRM, identity management, shopping carts, plus modules supporting the customer journey, billing, and usage charging as well as efficiently interworking with components for operations, OSS/BSS platforms, service quality, and call centers.

In this podcast episode, we discuss how to make this years peak shopping season a success with automation and AI. Our featured guest on the show is Mark Simon, VP of Strategy at Celigo.com.Topics discussed in this episode:Importance of automation in peak shopping seasonsChallenges faced by smaller companies with automation as they growSignificance of adopting an "automation first" mindset in e-commerceThe importance of good data for effective automationIdentifying areas for improvement through automationHow modern integration platforms facilitate automationLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.celigo.com/Shopify Integration: https://www.celigo.com/integrations/shopify/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/celigo-inc/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/celigoincGet access to more free resources by visiting the podcast episode page att.ly/rmTBeSubscribe & Listen Everywhere:Listen On: ​ecommercecoffeebreak.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | PoduramaHow did you like this episode? Send us a Text Message.Become a smarter Shopify merchant in just 7 minutes per weekOur free newsletter is read by 6,402 busy online sellers, marketers, and DTC brands building successful businesses with Shopify. We scour and curate content from 50+ sources, saving you hours of research and helping you stay on top of your ecommerce game with the latest news, insights, and trends. Every Thursday in your inbox. 100% free. Sign up at https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com

The importance of connection within the team cannot be overstated. This connection goes beyond mere acquaintance or professional rapport; it encompasses a deeper understanding, trust, and synergy among team members. That's what our guest Michael will be sharing with us. Michael is CEO and co-founder of Prismatic, a leading embedded integration platform (embedded iPaaS) for B2B SaaS companies. A second-time founder, he previously scaled a software company whose product had hundreds of integrations serving thousands of customers. He passionately believes that B2B SaaS companies need a better way to build and manage integrations.

For most of us in B2B, the marketing automation platform - aka "MAP" - is the anchoring piece of technology in the martech stack.When I was first buying a MAP, there were way more options than today, but generally they all bundled a few core features together — sending emails, segmenting audiences, and creating workflows.But is there a reason why you need to do your lifecycle processing in the same tool that you send emails with? What does a Martech stack look like where these roles are distributed differently?Today's guest has answered that question and built an elegant and high-performing composable stack.Thanks to Our SponsorMany thanks to the sponsor of this episode - Knak. If you don't know them (you should), Knak is an amazing email and landing page builder that integrates directly with your marketing automation platform. You set the brand guidelines and then give your users a building experience that's slick, modern and beautiful. When they're done, everything goes to your MAP at the push of a button. What's more, it supports global teams, approval workflows, and it's got your integrations. Click the link below to get a special offer just for my listeners. Try Knak About Today's Guest Niels Fogt is Sr. Director, Automation Solutions at tray.io. He's led and participated in a wide variety of initiatives within growth and marketing. Strong technical acumen. UX roots.https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxstrategist/Key Topics[00:00] - Introduction[02:31] - Niels' journey as a martech architect [06:06] - Challenges with the traditional martech stack[09:13] - Developer mindsets and service-oriented architecture[12:10] - Applying automation capabilities across the organization[14:09] - Components of Tray's martech stack[15:02] - The role of a customer journey tool[16:07] - Centralized lead processing in Tray[17:23] - Event collection[19:09] - Streaming events into automation tool vs. data warehouse [22:21] - Native vs. custom integrations[29:15] - Benefits of having a workflow layer in Tray vs. in a MAP[32:02] - Economics of using an iPaaS as a workflow layer[34:50] - Composable martech stacks [39:03] - Skillsets needed to operate a composable stack[40:01] - Future capabilities[41:25] - Relationship to business stakeholdersResource LinksWhy low code is the future of lead management (and RevOps)Introduction to the lead processing pipeline on Tray.ioOpen source RevOps: Taking a closer look at the first few steps of the lead processing pipeline Learn MoreVisit the RevOps FM Substack for our weekly newsletter: Newsletter

Your product is a life hack. Or maybe it's technically a work hack. Use that to your advantage.Because everyone wants work to be easier, to go more smoothly, to be more efficient. So if you can serve them up a shortcut that feels like a secret and looks pretty too, they'll be easy to convert. That's why we're taking lessons from Stanley and how they unlocked a whole new audience with the release of their life hack: the Quencher. Together with Celigo's Content Director, Leah Westfall, we chat about marketing your product as a lifehack, tapping into the FOMO, and offering aesthetic options.About our guest, Leah WestfallLeah Westfall is Content Director at Celigo, a leading integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS). She joined the company in August 2024. At Celigo, she is building a team of content strategists and writers, and working to bring their    platform to market through full-funnel integrated campaigns. Prior to her current role, she co-founded innovative software platform Moxie. There, she also shaped the go-to-market and content strategies. She has also previously served as Director of Content Marketing at RingCentral and Content Manager at Connect First, Inc.About CeligoCeligo is the leading enterprise-grade integration platform that blends cutting-edge AI with technology, enabling organizations to discover, automate, and optimize every business process. ​​The Celigo platform is called “Integator.io.” About 1000+ customers use it. Celigo's customers use it to set up integrations to and from NetSuite, Salesforce, Hubspot, and 100s of other connectors.About StanleyThe company has been around since 1913. It was founded by William Stanley Jr., who was an inventor. And he created a vacuum-sealed steel bottle that would keep whatever was inside hot or cold, longer. Stanley has become known for making long-lasting functional products. For the longest time, their hammertone green steel thermoses were what your grandfather or dad would take camping or to work. Now, the Stanley Quencher has become really popular among women primarily. It's now less of a purely utilitarian object, and more of a fashion accessory. The Quencher is a steel bottle with a lid and straw. The bottom is tapered so it fits in a cup holder. It comes in different sizes, but it was originally a 40-ounce bottle. And you can get it in tons of different colors, and even customize it with different designs. It retails for $45 dollars and up.The popularity has been credited to various blogs and sites over the past few years. But it's mainly thought that sisters Ashlee LeSueur and Taylor Cannon along with their cousin, Linley Hutchinson who run e-commerce blog The Buy Guide, were the ones responsible for its recent surge in sales. The Quencher was one of the first products featured in 2017.What B2B Companies Can Learn From the Stanley Quencher:Market your product as a life hack. Let your audience into a little secret: Your product will make their lives easier, save them time, and streamline their workflow. Leah says, “People want to do their jobs better, faster, smarter, more efficiently. So are we able to provide a hack or a tool that allows people to go and solve their pain point or solve the thing that's so annoying in their day to day business? It's like, is there a way to do this better?”Tap into the FOMO. Leverage your superfans with a large social audience to evangelize your brand and amplify a sense of FOMO, or likewise, inclusivity. Leah says, “It's like, ‘Oh, I see somebody with this and they look like me. So if they're using that, I should probably use that too,' or like, ‘We're similar because we both appreciate the same things and live this active lifestyle and want to be healthy. So if she has it, I should probably have it also.' Because we buy the same things. We have a similar mindset. We have the same goals. We have the same pain points. So people are drawn to this feeling of inclusivity.” Ian adds that Stanley also creates demand by releasing limited runs of their tumblers. He says, “The constrained nature of the supply and demand aspect is always interesting. Like, that there's a limited number and they would keep selling out. Everybody always wants something that's sold out.”Offer aesthetic options. It could be as simple as letting customers choose their color, or customizing what their product looks like. Ian says, “the colors [of the Stanley Quencher] are really cool, and they do 100 percent stand out. And I think there's just a great marketing lesson here about variety being the spice of life. People like to accessorize. Not just to accessorize their bodies or their appearance, but people just like having options.”Quotes*”A water bottle doesn't have to be just red or blue anymore. You can get matte orchid or ice cream pink. And it's flipping the idea that it has to come in a really outdoorsy kind of color. What use to be red, blue, or green now comes in pale pink. It's like, ‘Oh, that was made for me.' It gives people the option or chance to have their identity tied into your product a little bit.” - Leah Westfall*”One thing that's so important is this idea of the influencer. Finding them and using those channels. Then you need to find a way to accelerate them. Once they're out there and they're doing their thing, the secondary piece is getting your customers in the same room as your prospects. That's a big thing for B2B marketing. Use your influencers, use your key customers, help accelerate their stories, let them tell it in an authentic way, and then put them in virtual rooms or physical rooms, in digital spaces with prospects so that they can then share their stories organically.” - Ian Faison*”We are all consumers by nature. But we can tell when we're being marketed to, and that's such a turnoff, especially to younger generations. So tell that story in a really authentic way, like in a case study or a customer success story, allowing the people to be like, ‘We didn't know what we were doing. We just went out and we had this major problem,' being really honest and raw. That's good marketing and good storytelling because of the authenticity.” - Leah WestfallTime Stamps[0:55] Meet the Content Director at Celigo, Leah Westfall[1:49] Why are we talking about the Stanley Quencher?[3:04] What does Leah's role at Celigo entail?[4:04] Tell me more about Stanley and the Quencher tumbler[12:28] What makes the Stanley Quencher remarkable?[22:26] What marketing lessons can we take from Stanley and the Quencher?[41:42] What's Leah's content strategy?[43:54] What upcoming projects is Leah working on at Celigo?[45:22] What advice would Leah give other marketing professionals?LinksGet a Stanley QuencherConnect with Leah on LinkedInLearn more about CeligoAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both non-fiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

This episode is brought to you by N2N's Illuminate App, The iPaaS for Higher Education. Learn more at https://illuminateapp.com/web/higher-education/Subscribe and listen to more episodes at https://illuminatedpodcast.orgContact Dr. Lee D. LambertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-lambert-a3a51142Learn more about the Foothill-De Anza Community College DistrictWebsite: https://www.fhda.edu/

Today's bonus episode follows the 2 part episode with Jan Arendtsz, Founder & CEO of Celigo - an iPaaS platform that simplifies the integration of business applications and data sources in the enterprise.During those two episodes, Eric and Jan discussed what it takes to truly grow a platform business. Many founders want to go after a broad market and grow their company into an industry staple. As a startup, the likelihood that you'll succeed increases if you find a narrow market and focus on an underserved niche.The way Jan did it was he scaled a consultancy first and foremost to 100+ members which allowed him to learn everything there is to know about his target market and build products based on the desired outcomes of their ideal client profile.Check out the full episode to learn more on how to create the next big platform!Don't forget to subscribe to the Chaos to Clarity Podcast for more invaluable episodes to help you grow your business and stay ahead of the curve!To reach out to Eric, visit FullCycleProduct.com

This episode continues the conversation with Jan Arendtsz, Founder & CEO of Celigo - an iPaaS platform that simplifies the integration of business applications and data sources in the enterprise.In the previous part we established the story of how Celigo had to make some hard decisions that were ultimately for the best. In more recent history, they had to pivot to a new product even after they found what was supposedly working. Jan's reason is simple - the Total Addressable Market(TAM) was too small to fulfil his ambitions, so they started working on a model that would work across a variety of verticals. Celigo really built their platform by the book. Starting out with years of consulting experience to understand their market, then building a few platform iterations that were both scrapped and kept, finding product-market fit, increasing their TAM, and trying to solve larger problems as they scale. This approach has made them true experts of both their market and their product, and allowed them to scale while maintaining longevity in the market.Now they're focused on revamping their go-to-market strategy and making sure they're disciplined with targeting the right type of client. A very difficult but necessary step when scaling is figuring out which customers you've outgrown and letting go, as the drain that a customer who's no longer a great fit brings onto your team can significantly lower efficiency and morale.When asked about his leadership principles, Jan focuses on being fair and consistent - towards both his employees and customers. He's also evolved to be a great listener, which is a very important trait in a leader. Tune into the full episode to learn more on how Jan built a platform that scales!HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 The Inflection Point07:01 Why Most Platforms Fail09:43 New Challenges With Scale13:07 Achieve True Focus15:20 Jan's Leadership Principles18:22 Learning to Let GoConnect with Jan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janarendtsz/Check out Celigo - https://www.celigo.com/Don't forget to subscribe to the Chaos to Clarity Podcast for more invaluable episodes to help you grow your business and stay ahead of the curve!To reach out to Eric, visit FullCycleProduct.com

In this episode, Eric is joined by Jan Arendtsz, Founder & CEO of Celigo - an iPaaS platform that simplifies the integration of business applications and data sources in the enterprise.iPaaS stands for Integration Platform as a Service, which is a new term for an industry that's been around since the 90s. Their predecessor was the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) model which was led by companies like Informatica before the cloud model became standard. Jan's path to entrepreneurship began with him working as a software engineer for a couple of years and quickly realizing that it's not his true calling. He chose to stick with it for a while to build a solid technical background, after which he joined a consulting firm to learn a bit more about the business side of running a software company. When he got to his late 20's, he had gathered enough experience to go out on his own and start a company.Although Jan got the idea for Celigo way back in 2004, it wasn't the first venture he pursued when he went out on his own. For about 5 years he ran a consultancy that focused on processes and integrations, and he managed to scale that business to 100+ employees before ultimately starting Celigo in January of 2011.At the beginning Celigo encountered a major roadblock - their platform was built to be operated by technically advanced users, effectively making their platform inaccessible for the average business user. Their first iteration wasn't up to par, so Jan made the tough decision to scrap the platform and start from scratch. It turned out to be the best decision they made.Tune into the full episode to learn more on Jan's journey to founding Celigo!HIGHLIGHTS:00:00 What does iPaaS mean?01:42 Jan's Journey Into Entrepreneurship04:48 The Inception of Celigo12:32 Finding Product-Market FIt15:47 Becoming a Victim of Your Own SuccessConnect with Jan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janarendtsz/ Check out Celigo - https://www.celigo.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to the Chaos to Clarity Podcast for more invaluable episodes to help you grow your business and stay ahead of the curve!To reach out to Eric, visit FullCycleProduct.com

On this episode of the Futurum Tech Webcast – Interview Series, host Daniel Newman welcomes Rich Waldron, CEO and Co-Founder of Tray.io for a conversation on the company's mission to deliver the intelligent autonomous enterprise, enabling organizations to composedly, collaboratively, and continuously transform every business process using AI to achieve breakthrough agility and unlock hyper efficient growth. Their discussion covers: An inside look at Tray.io's mission and the challenges that enterprises face when deploying new technologies and integrating them into their current and legacy systems that they depend on every day to run their business What Tray.io sees as the key to successful AI implementation How Tray.io is approaching intelligent transformation for enterprises, enabling developers, technologists, and teams to collaboratively compose and deliver using AI To learn more about Tray's perspective on AI and to download The Futurum Group's research report on composable development, click here.

Two of the biggest players in the networking space are about to become one. Rumors started swirling on Monday evening that HPE was looking to acquire Juniper Networks and those rumors were confirmed yesterday. HPE will be paying $40/share or approximately $14 billion for all of the company. Juniper started off as a huge player in the service provider space before making strategic acquisitions of companies like Mist Systems and Apstra to become a force in the wireless and data center networking space. The move has the networking analysts abuzz with potential for integration of AI software as well as complementary product lines. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown 1:03 - Articul8 Spun Off From Intel 3:26 - Broadcom Takes VMware's Top Partners Direct 7:02 - IBM Acquires Two iPaaS Applications 9:58 - Wi-Fi 7 Is Finally A Thing (Sort of) 13:26 - Micron is Building FeRAM 18:11 - HPE Acquiring Juniper Networks for $14 Billion 39:07 - The Weeks Ahead 41:31 - Thanks for Watching Follow our Hosts on Social Media Tom Hollingsworth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/NetworkingNerd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stephen Foskett: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/SFoskett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Gestalt IT Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.GestaltIT.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/GestaltIT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT Tags: #Rundown, @IntelBusiness, #GenAI, #AI, @Braodcom, @VMware, @IBM, #iPaaS, @TheFurturumGroup, #WiFi7, #WiFiAlliance, @Cisco, #MFD10, @MicronTech, #FeRAM, #Storage, #Data, @HPE, @JuniperNetworks, @SFoskett, @NetworkingNerd, @GestaltIT,

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André Sluczka grew up in Germany where he loved to climb up a mountain and fly down on a paraglider. Nowadays, he heads up a consulting company, Datagrate, that helps their clients build, manage, and scale the world's best application integration platforms solving the most complex integration challenges.Join Jim and André as they talk about how to establish a meaningful strategic partnership on day one, and how to navigate the shift from consulting services to building products and software. 3 Key TakeawaysStriking the Balance Between Growth and Quality: For solopreneurs who are expanding for the first time, growth might inadvertently lead to compromising on quality. To dodge this bullet, hire talented individuals with the experience and skills required to scale the company with minimal supervision. Remember, scaling isn't a race. Growing A Business Is Like Raising Kids: The problems never go away. They just evolve into new forms, posing new tests and demanding different solutions. Entrepreneurship and parenting are transformative experiences that require continuous adaptation and a mindset geared towards problem-solving. Have the Right People in Place Before the Demand Arises: Preemptive hiring allows time for seamless onboarding, integration into your company culture, and ability to prevent major growth challenges before they arise. No last-minute rushes. Prioritize finding the right fit over quick fixes.ResourcesDatagrate's website: https://datagrate.com/ About Our Guest As the Founder and CEO of Datagrate, André Sluczka has more than 15 years of experience in designing and building scalable enterprise integration platforms. He is a recognized leader in the field of cloud-native integration solutions and strongly believes that Kubernetes and Apache Camel are the foundation for such solutions, particularly as demand for more vendor and cloud-agnostic approaches continues to rise. André is also the inventor of the jetic.io iPaaS platform, which has gained recognition for being the industry's first low-code platform that effectively handles enterprise-grade requirements. The platform's innovative architecture enables it to handle complex integration scenarios with ease while providing users with an exceptional level of customization and control. Through his work with high-profile clients such as Urban Institute, Judicial Council of California, GE Transportation, Bayer, US Cellular, and FIS Global, André has solidified his reputation as a leading figure in enterprise integration and cloud-native solutions.About The Dirt Podcast The Dirt is about getting real with businesses about the true state of their companies and going clear down to the dirt in solving their core needs as a business. Dive deep with your host Jim Barnish as we uncover The Dirt with some of the world's leading brands.If you love what you are getting out of our show please subscribe.For more information on how we dig into the dirt check out our other episodes here: https://www.orchid.black/podcastAbout Our CompanyOrchid Black is a new kind of growth services firm. We partner with tech-forward companies to build smarter, better, game-changing businesses. Website: https://www.orchid.black LinkedIn:

Over the last year an interesting debate has heated up around Marketing Automation Platforms (MAPs like Marketo, Hubspot, Pardot) and if they are necessary in this modern era of martech.The argument against MAPs is there are new more focused best in breed tools (like iPaaS, data warehouses, data automation, more advanced B2C emailing tools) that when architected together are more powerful than a jack of all trades, master of none MAP.So in this episode of The Revenue Growth Architects, we'll examine the aspects you should consider when deciding if this is the right strategy for you.We will discuss pricing, capabilities, scalability, and complexity. We'll compare marketing automation platforms to point solutions. And how you can perform an audit to see if what you're paying for is the best tool for the job.Tune in to find out if a marketing automation platform makes sense in 2023, and which of the available options make the most sense for your marketing ops team.Do you have a marketing ops question you'd like answered? Reach out to us at rga@cs2marketing.com.

Matt Durham, Head of Market Strategy at Digibee, discusses enterprise integration Platform-as-a-Service. You've heard of software as a service, or infrastructure as a service, iPaaS provides a low-code integration platform that allows users to integrate company systems and modernize legacy architectures more quickly and affordably. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

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About: In this episode of the Rise Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons engages in an insightful conversation with Dominic Turner, a Strategic Account Executive at Modern Health. Dominic brings over fifteen years of sales experience to the table, specializing in various domains such as cloud content management, enterprise information management, data security, and IT solutions. His extensive background and expertise equip him with the knowledge to effectively sell and succeed in complex technical sales environments.Dominic's role at Modern Health revolves around delivering personalized preventive healthcare and comprehensive mental health solutions as part of an HR benefits package. During the interview, Dominic highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellness in today's fast-paced world. He sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals and organizations alike, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to maintain overall well-being.The conversation delves into Dominic's exceptional sales and marketing skills, evident through his consistent track record of exceeding sales quotas year after year. He has received multiple sales awards and President's Club accolades for surpassing annual sales targets. Dominic's ability to sell complex technical IT solutions and services based on a global delivery system is commendable, reflecting his expertise in social selling and various sales methodologies.Additionally, Dominic shares his insights on relationship development, leadership, strategic thinking, and selling to C-level executives. His analytical capabilities, strong presentation and communication skills, and entrepreneurial mindset contribute to his success as a sales professional. Dominic's passion for his work is evident as he describes himself as a "pure hunter" when it comes to finding net new accounts and new business opportunities.Tune in to this engaging episode of the Rise Urban Nation Podcast to gain valuable insights from Dominic Turner, and discover how personalized preventive healthcare and comprehensive mental health support can transform lives and enhance overall well-being in today's fast-paced urban environment. Connect with Dominic Turner!Email: dominicturner11@gmail.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicturner1/

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