Enterprise Thought Leadership
Episodes
Eps.82 | Payal Nanjiani on why self-mastery matters more than ever in the age of AI
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with leadership coach and author Payal Nanjiani, whose work spans Fortune 500 organisations, mid-sized firms and fast-growth teams acr...
Eps.81 | Pioneering AI-first education: IE University's Francisco Aragonés on building the Swiss Army knife for intelligent learning
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One month after ChatGPT launched, IE University's CEO issued an institutional statement: AI is "here for the rest of our lives". Since t...
Eps.80 | Agents never sleep: Teradata's Sumeet Arora on why the autonomous enterprise demands a new tech stack
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sumeet Arora, Chief Product Officer at Teradata, joins Tim Bond to discuss why the shift to autonomous enterprises demands far more than simply deploy...
Eps.79 | Voice agents - RingCentral's Carson Hostetter on why everything about customer engagement is about to change
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with Carson Hostetter , who leads RingCentral's AI and customer experience strategy, about how voice technology is reshaping busin...
Eps.78 | Why 95% fail to get funding: Mark Edwards on three decades in the trenches with software founders
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
80% of software companies are zombies. After three decades guiding thousands of software founders through exits and acquisitions, Mark Edwards reveals...
Eps.77 | Leading with values: McKinley Hayden's award-winning AI transformation at the Financial Times
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Times has achieved 44% productivity gains in certain areas whilst maintaining their commitment never to replace journalists with AI. McK...
Eps.76 | Marketing: SimCorp's marketing AI transformation success with Maria Liw, Global Head of Marketing
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A third of marketing teams struggle to extract real value from generic AI tools. Maria Liw, Global Head of Marketing at SimCorp, explains how structur...
Eps.75 | Technology: The bouncer for your AI agents: Barndoor.ai's Oren Michels on securing digital workers
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Agents are like enthusiastic employees who don't have a conscience and aren't afraid of getting fired." This stark warning from Ore...
Eps.74 | Marketing: From military discipline to marketing excellence - Chartered Institute of Marketing's CEO Chris Daly on professionalising an industry adapting to AI
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A third of CMOs report little to no AI implementation in their organisations. Chris Daly's verdict? "You're gonna be history." In this episode, the CE...
Eps.73 | The body and the brain: Tray.ai's CEO Rich Waldron on building agentic workflows for the enterprise
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with Rich Waldron, CEO of Tray.ai, who since 2012 has been building the infrastructure that allows AI agents to truly operate within e...
Eps.72 | Smartling’s 8× leap: CEO Bryan Murphy on reinventing translation with AI
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, shares how his company evolved from a software-focused translation provider into an AI-enhanced platform that delivers...
Eps.71 | From whiteboard to production: How AI-first engineering is changing enterprise software delivery - with Kyle Hauptfleisch CGO, Daemon
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Software development is experiencing substantial changes as AI tools alter how teams build, test, and deploy applications. Kyle Hauptfleisch, Chief Gr...
Eps.70 | Crossing the career chasm: preparing students for the shift in employment demand
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond explores the substantial shift happening in graduate employment as companies increasingly prioritise "AI natives" over traditional ...
Eps.69 | AI-first: Let's clear up the confusion once and for all
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond tackles the widespread confusion around "AI-first" by examining what this approach actually means versus the fearful narratives dom...
Eps.68 | The AI transformation paradox: 3X individual gains, zero company impact
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond examines a disconnect that's currently shaping the sprouts of AI transformation through analysis of two reports that have recently been p...
Eps.67 | Retail's intelligent future: Globant's Pierre Kremer on AI, composability and frictionless shopping
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with Pierre Kremer from Globant about how modern retail architecture creates unified shopping experiences. Pierre shares his expertise...
Eps.66 | Moving from AI literacy to fluency: Josh Mackenzie on preparing early careers for an automated future
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with Josh Mackenzie, Founder and Chairman of Development Beyond Learning, about how the transition from AI literacy to AI fluency is r...
Eps.65 | Beyond the balance sheet: Ilana Esterrich on why CFOs are becoming tomorrow's CEOs
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond sits down with Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to explore the evolving role of finance ...
Eps.64 | Intelligence on tap: the birth of the frontier firm and your future as an agent boss
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond shares insights from Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index annual report, which introduces the concept of the "frontier firm" - organisations str...
Eps.63 | Escaping the locker room with AI: 6sense’s CRO Latane Conant on game-changing sales & marketing productivity
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Bond speaks with Latane Conant, Chief Revenue Officer at 6sense, about their recent product launch of intelligent workflows and how AI is reshapin...
Eps.62 | Dot-com déjà vu? Tech futurist Thomas Power decodes the AI revolution
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Thomas Power, co-founder of Ecademy (the first-ever social business network), formed in 1998 about the parallels...
Eps.61 | The AI 2027 report: Enterprise implications of the intelligence explosion
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Bond explores the newly released AI 2027 report, which forecasts the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its far-reach...
Eps.60 | AI Transformation: From FTEs to AI agents - Genpact's Kumar Lalit on service providers becoming business custodians
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Operations leaders, technology decision-makers, and service delivery professionals looking to understand how AI is reshaping client...
Eps.59 | BFSI: Taking the robot out of the human - Group CIO John Cummings on Aviva's AI marathon race
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A helpful resource for: Insurance and financial services leaders, technology executives, and professionals interested in practical AI implementation s...
Eps.58 | Marketing: Breaking through the B2B blandness - How Black Camel Agency's Regan George is raising the bravery metre in advertising
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: B2B marketing leaders, creative directors, and anyone involved in brand marketing who wants to stand out from the crowd.In this epi...
Eps.57 | AI Transformation: How CogniScale's AI-first upskilling delivered 1100% productivity gains in marketing operations
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our host Tim Bond is interviewed by Taryn Breetzke, Content Director at TechPros.io and co-founder of CogniScale, a training business...
Eps.56 | Professional Services: How gen AI is levelling the legal playing field, with Jon McClay, global strategy & analytics director, Baker McKenzie
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Legal service leaders and technology officers in professional services firmsIn this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Jon McClay, globa...
Eps.55 | Marketing: Wipro's European CMO David Keene on account - based marketing, AI and navigating global regulatory challenges
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with David Keene, European CMO of Wipro, the changing landscape of account-based marketing and how buyer journeys are...
Eps.54 | Marketing: LTIMindtree's Shuchi Sarkar on how wild marketing dreams can go with AI
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, content creators, and professionals working in technology services.In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Shuchi ...
Eps.53 | AI: Globant's Wanda Weigert on building AI capability across a global workforce
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, talent development professionals, and executives leading organisational change.In this episode, Tim Bond speaks ...
Eps.52 | AI: Reimagining service delivery - AI's impact on the future of IT services with Satheesh Neelam, Global Client Partner at Cognizant
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: IT service delivery leaders, enterprise architects, and technology executives working in global system integration and profes...
Eps.51 | Marketing: Network Sunday's Taryn Breetzke on building an AI - marketing workforce with Claude
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, content managers, and team leaders looking to incorporate AI into their workflows.In this episode, Tim Bond spea...
Eps.50 | AI: How to 5X your SAP operations efficiency - Andreas Francois Vermeulen introduces Avantra Air
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2025, we explore the advances of Avantra 25 and Avantra AIR with Andreas Francois Vermeulen, Head of Artificial Intelligence a...
Eps.49 | Fintech: ComplyAdvantage's Luke Rogers on fighting money laundering with AI
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Financial compliance officers, fintech leaders, and risk management professionals working to prevent financial crime. In this episo...
Eps.48 | Media & Entertainment: Shifting to audience - centric media marketing with Emily Lathem and Giorgio Tacchia
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Marketing technology leaders, broadcast media executives, and digital transformation specialists.In this episode, Tim Bond speaks w...
Eps.47 | HR: Bridging generational divides in the workplace with DBL’s Katie Mahony
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: HR and L&D leaders, managers working with early-career professionals, and anyone interested in creating better cross-generation...
Eps.46 | Sales & Marketing: From purchase to payoff - Inside 6sense's Implementation Playbook with Meggie Rohan
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Sales and marketing leaders, ABM practitioners, and technology implementation professionals looking to transform their go-to-market...
Eps.45 | Sales: Winning 84% of B2B Deals Through Intelligent Targeting with 6sense's Andy Champion
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: B2B sales leaders, marketing professionals, and revenue operations teams looking to increase win rates through data-driven selling....
Eps.44 | Finance: Transforming Finance with AI and Automation with Rillion's Daniel de Sousa
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: CFOs, finance leaders, and accounts payable professionals looking to modernise their operations. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks w...
Eps.43 | Data & Analytics: Smart cities, making roads safer with VivaCity's Matt Shaw
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Transport planners, road safety managers, urban mobility professionals, and city officials working to create safer, more efficient ...
Eps. 42 | Artificial Intelligence: Transforming SAP operations with AI and automation with Avantra's Brenton O'Callaghan and Andreas Vermeulen
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: SAP administrators, IT operations leaders, and CIOs responsible for managing complex SAP environments. In this episode, Tim Bond sp...
Eps.41 | Artificial Intelligence: Orchestrating service excellence - Kit Cox on revolutionising business processes with Enate
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Operations leaders, service providers, and anyone interested in business process transformation and AI implementation. In this epis...
Eps.40 | HR: AI-driven employee experience: Welliba's David Barrett on transforming workplace engagement
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: HR leaders, People Analytics professionals, and business executives interested in leveraging AI to enhance employee experience and ...
Eps.39 | Customer Experience: Driving Growth Through Experience-Led Strategies with Mikhail Dubov, Co-Founder at Chattermill
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Customer experience leaders, marketing professionals, and business executives looking to drive sustainable growth. In this episode,...
Eps.38 | Marketing: 6sense’s Kerry Cunningham on transforming B2B marketing in the age of AI and intent data
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: B2B marketing leaders, sales professionals, and anyone involved in demand generation and account-based marketing. In this episode, ...
Eps.37 | HR: Bridging the skills gap with Nick Shaw, Co-Founder at Spotted Zebra
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone navigating the skills gap challenge. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Nick Shaw,...
Eps.36 | Technology: The Future of Commodity Trading with David Glasspool from Amphora
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taryn Breetzke, Content Director at TechPros.io talks with David Glasspool, Head of Sales and Marketing at Amphora, a leading provide...
Eps.35 | Media & Entertainment: UGC, AI, and Live Service Design - Creating Endless Gaming Content
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Enterprise Thought Leadership podcast, we talk about making games that keep players coming back for more. We look at how to mix...
Eps.32 | Fintech: Combating APP fraud in financial services: Navigating challenges and innovating solutions
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the latest episode of the Enterprise Thought Leadership podcast, where we discuss the pressing issue of combating Authorised Push Payment (...
Eps.34 | Data & Analytics: Pioneering Location Intelligence for data-driven decision making with Mark Wells, CTO of Esri UK
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for business leaders and anyone interested in harnessing the power of geographic data to drive strategic decision-making. In this episod...
Eps.33 | Energy & Sustainability: Mapping a sustainable future: Esri's Jules Cullen on location intelligence driving climate action
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Jules Cullen, Head of Commercial Markets at Esri UK, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) so...
Eps.31 | Fintech: Pioneering AI-Powered Autonomous Banking with FintelligenX’s Kamal Shah
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for Banking professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the future of finance. In this episode, Tim Bond interviews Kamal ...
Eps.30 | Media & Entertainment: Navigating the Future of Streaming with Giorgio Tacchia
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Giorgio Tacchia, the visionary Managing Director of Media & Entertainment at Globant and a trailblazer in the st...
Eps.29 | Software Development: Reimagining enterprise software: HCL's Kalyan Kumar on powering business transformation
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: CTOs, CIOs, and technology leaders keen on driving digital transformation within their organisations. In this two-part episode, Ti...
Eps.28 | Sales & Marketing: Driving revenue growth through account intelligence with 6sense's Stefano Iacono
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tim Bond sits down with Stefano Iacono, European Marketing Director at 6sense, a pioneering account intelligence platform transformin...
Eps.27 | Sales & Marketing: Automating Advertising's Future, Adludio's Ian Liddicoat on AI-Powered Campaigns
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A must-listen for: Enterprise marketing leaders, digital advertising strategists, and media agency professionals. In this episode, Tim Bond sits down ...
Eps.26 | Software Development: Redefining QA - James Bent on Virtuoso's path to low-code test automation
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Redefining QA: Intelligent Test Automation with Virtuoso's James Bent A must-listen for: QA leaders, software development professionals, and anyon...
Eps.25 | HR: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders, with Pete Humphreys, CEO of Development Beyond Learning (DBL)
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the critical role of early career talent development with Pete Humphreys, CEO of Development Beyond Learning (DBL). In this epis...
Eps.24 | Media & Entertainment: Pioneering innovation in Gaming: An interview with Globant's Paul Depre
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Paul Depre, Director of Gaming, Media & Entertainment and Sports at Globant Join us as we explore the exciting world of gaming with industr...
Eps.23 | ERP & CRM: Accelerating ERP (SAP) consolidation after mergers & acquisitions
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode where we discuss the complexities and strategies of accelerating ERP (SAP) consolidation in the context of mergers and acquisi...
Eps.22 | BFSI: Modernising IT Service Management - Bridging Data Quality with Generative AI Innovation
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Enterprise Thought Leadership Podcast, join your host, Tim Bond, Founder of TechPros.io, as he navigates the evolvin...
Eps.21 | New Technology: Part 2 - Leveraging AI to Unlock Creative Potential in Media
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This second part of our two-part episode is a continuation of our exploration into AI's role in the media and entertainment sectors. It's a mu...
Eps.20 | New Technology: Part 1 - Leveraging AI to Unlock Creative Potential in Media
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This two-part episode is an essential listen for anyone involved in AI strategies and implementations within the media and entertainment sectors. Join...
Eps.19 | Data & Analytics: Optimising Data Strategy for Targeted B2B Marketing
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re sharing the rich discussions from a recent TechPros Challenge Forum. The focus of this discussion is around how B2B companies...
Eps.18 | ERP & CRM: Bridging the Visibility Gap: Managing Demand Volatility with SAP
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding and managing the complexities of demand volatility in supply chains, leveraging E...
Eps.17 | Data & Analytics: Migrating Data from Legacy to Modern Infrastructure
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the pivotal topic of migrating data from legacy systems to modern infrastructure, a critical challenge faced by numerous c...
Eps.16 | Cybersecurity: Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity, a Conversation with Craig Riddell, CISO at Netwrix
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Craig Riddell, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Netwrix, for a discussion on the nuance...
Eps.15 | Cybersecurity: The Evolution of Cybersecurity, an interview with Jeff Warren, CTO at Netwrix
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Jeff Warren, Chief Technology Officer at Netwrix, a cybersecurity software company focused on data security. Jeff has...
Eps.14 | FinTech: AI in Banking, insights from Abhay Chrungoo, CEO of FintelligenX
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Abhay Chrungoo, the CEO of FintelligenX, to discuss the evolving landscape of banking influenced by artificial intell...
Eps.11 | Human Resources: Redefining HR Tech, an interview with HubbubHR’s pioneers
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk with Jacinta Hennessey, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of HubbubHR, to discuss how her technology company is pion...
Eps.12 | Sales & Marketing: Unlocking Growth Through Customer Advocacy, an interview with Andy Cockburn, CEO of Mention Me
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined by Andy Cockburn, CEO of Mention Me, to discuss the significant role of customer advocacy in today's business land...
Eps.13 | Cloud | Pioneering Cloud and SaaS, an interview with Mike Glock, CEO of Unifii
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we explore the innovations of cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) with Mike Glock, CEO of Unifii. Mike brings ...
Eps.10 | New Technology: Gen Ai in Media & Entertainment, an interview with JJ Lopez Murphy, Head of AI at Globant
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Globant is a $1B+ IT services and consulting business that helps organisations reinvent themselves with technology. It's the place where engineeri...
Eps.9 | ERP & CRM: AIOps for SAP an interview John Appleby, CEO of Avantra
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I speak with John Appleby, CEO of Avantra. Avantra is at the leading edge of SAP management and Artificial Intelliegence power...
Eps.8 | Sales & Marketing: Striking the Balance–Conveying Information to Technical and Business Audiences for Sales Success
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, marketing leaders offer solutions to a marketing challenge facing all technology vendors - how to reach and engage both technical and...
Eps. 7 | Sales & Marketing: Aligning Sales & Marketing for Success
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss sales and marketing alignment, more specifically: How to reposition marketing as a peer-to-peer strategic partner within sa...
Eps. 6 | Brand vs Demand Activation with Juveria Samrin, Marketing Director at ColorTokens
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode six of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we intervi...
Eps. 5 | Brand vs Demand Activation with Diana Buxton, Chief Marketing Officer, Banking, Capital Markets & Insurance at Cognizant
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode five of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we interv...
Eps. 4 | Brand vs Demand Activation with Navin Rammohan, Vice President of Marketing at Infosys
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode four of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we interv...
Eps. 3 | Brand vs Demand Activation -with Tameka Vasquez, Head of Marketing at Sidewalk Labs
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode three of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we inter...
Eps. 2 | Brand vs Demand Activation with Marisa Jansen van Vuuren, Senior Vice President, Brand and Major Projects at NTT Ltd.
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode two of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we intervi...
Eps. 1 | Brand vs Demand Activation with Siddharth Asokan, Chief Marketing Officer at Softwire
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode one of TechPros.io’s interview series: ‘Brand vs Demand Activation’, sponsored by Network Sunday. In this episode, we intervi...