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In this episode of growth-minded SUPERHEROES, Julia and André sit down with Björn Radde, VP of Digital Marketing and Innovation at T-Systems, to explore the power of starting small to drive innovation in large organizations. Björn shares his insights on leading agile pilot teams, integrating experimentation into corporate culture, and leveraging AI to supercharge marketing strategies.
From actionable tips on pitching ideas to the C-suite to fostering a failure-friendly culture, Björn delivers practical advice for marketers, leaders, and innovators.
Discover how collaboration between humans and AI is shaping the future of marketing and why experimentation is the key to sustainable growth.
Here's what you'll learn when listening to the episode:
Start Small, Think Big: Learn how to use agile pilot teams to test innovative ideas with minimal budgets and create buy-in for scaling across large organizations The Intersection of Innovation and Experimentation: Understand how experimentation drives incremental and groundbreaking innovations Collaborative AI: Discover how AI can act as a sparring partner to amplify creativity, improve efficiency, and unlock hyper-personalization in marketing Pitching to the C-Suite: Get tips on using "baby talk" and business-impact narratives to secure executive support for innovative projects The Importance of Failure: Embrace iteration as part of experimentation to refine strategies and foster a resilient, failure-friendly cultureIf you enjoyed this episode, we’d love your support! Follow this podcast, share it with your network, and leave a review to help us reach more growth-minded SUPERHEROES like you.
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In this episode of the GMS Podcast, Julia and André sit down with Slobodan "Sani" Manic, host of the NoHacks podcast and an experienced web optimization specialist. Sani has spent over a decade interviewing top experimentation experts and refining his own approach to CRO, performance optimization, and web analytics.
Join us as Sani shares his journey, the key traits of successful optimizers, and how experimentation principles can transform not just businesses, but also personal growth.
Listeners will discover Sani's unique insights into building meaningful connections, mastering critical thinking, and why humbleness is the cornerstone of great optimizers. Plus, learn how Sani applies an experimentation mindset to real-life challenges and hear his candid thoughts on the role of empathy, communication, and even childhood curiosity in driving success.
Here's what you'll learn from listening to this podcast in a nutshell:
The Top Traits of Successful Optimizers: Why humbleness, empathy, and communication skills are more vital than technical expertise Building Networks with Purpose: How to proactively connect with peers and mentors in both virtual and real-world settings Experimentation as a Life Philosophy: Using optimization principles to improve personal and professional life Overcoming Barriers: Practical advice for navigating workplace politics and working in remote environments Learning from Failure: Why the willingness to be wrong is key to growth and successIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow our podcast to never miss new content! Share it with your network, give us feedback, and leave a review - we’d love to hear your thoughts on optimize each and every new episode.
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In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Lukas Vermeer, a renowned expert in experimentation and former experimentation lead at Booking.com, to discuss the transformative power of data-driven decision-making.
Lukas dives deep into the challenges, misconceptions, and incredible potential of building an experimentation-driven culture within organizations.
Here's what you'll learn when listening to this episode:
Balancing Humility and Curiosity: Why intellectual honesty and curiosity are critical traits for leaders driving experimentation From Gut Feelings to Data-Driven Decisions: How to pitch experimentation to C-level executives and secure their buy-in effectively Start Small, Scale Strategically: Practical advice on beginning with experimentation, even in traditionally hierarchical organizations Beyond Incremental Change: The importance of avoiding "local optima" and fostering bold, impactful innovation The Role of Experimentation in Risk Mitigation: How A/B testing can prevent losses and ensure safer rollouts, especially in high-stakes industriesLukas also reflects on his personal journey, shares lessons learned from failures, and offers insights into the future of data-driven business strategies.
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What does it take to transform a traditional organization into a hub of experimentation excellence? In this episode, we sit down with Stewart Ehoff, the award-winning head of experimentation at RS Group, who shares his inspiring six-year journey from frustrated software engineer to building an experimentation program recognized as best in class.
Hosted by Julia Rumpf and André Morys, this conversation is packed with invaluable lessons on leveraging experimentation to drive real change and measurable outcomes.
You’ll hear how Stewart overcame challenges, won over stakeholders, and embedded a culture of testing and learning across a near-100-year-old company. If you’re navigating experimentation in a feature factory or looking to scale your impact, Stewart’s story will leave you energized and inspired.
Here's what you'll learn in this episode in a nutshell:
Patience and persistence matter: Transforming organizations takes time—Stewart shares his best strategies for staying resilient and focused Start scrappy: Why running “bad tests” early on can build momentum and demonstrate value quickly The power of stakeholder management: Tips for influencing tricky stakeholders and winning organizational buy-in through results and collaboration Align with finance: How becoming best friends with the finance team can help you prove the ROI of experimentation and drive lasting change Experimentation at scale: Learn how RS shifted from siloed optimization to embedding experimentation as the default product development methodologyIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow, share, and give us your feedback.
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