Bridging Borders and Business Models
Holly Zheng on the “AI Square” Revolution Holly Zheng operates at the intersection of East and West, creativity and code. As Chairwoman of Blue Focus International, Vice Chair of Plus Company, and Founding Partner of the Silicon Valley-based EnvisionX Capital, she possesses a vantage point that few in the industry share. Her career has taken […]
“Life Doesn’t Peak. It Compounds.”
Lessons from Efrat Ravid In our latest episode of Beyond the Brief, Efrat Ravid, Value Accelerator Advisor at Goldman Sachs, shares her take on the “School of Business” and the invaluable lessons learned from some of the industry’s top CEOs. The biggest takeaway? Company culture isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation that beats any […]
Cyara’s SVP of Marketing on Category Creation
The “Meat and Potatoes” of B2B Marketing, and Assuring Customer Experiences in the World of AI In this edition of Beyond the Brief, we sit down with Janet Vito, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Cyara. A veteran of the Austin tech scene, Janet has navigated the industry’s evolution from the “Mac clone” wars to […]
From Data to Dumplings: Stephan Czypionka on Curiosity, Culture, Forging a Global Path
A Beyond the Brief Marketing Conversation with Stephan Czypionka, Global Chief Marketing Officer, CJ Foods Q: Stephan, let’s start with your background. What brought you to marketing, and what was your journey to the Global CMO role at CJ? Stephan: My career has been a fascinating mix of cultures and opportunities. I was born in […]
Fail Fast, Learn Faster: Michael Callahan’s Mantra for Growth
In this episode of Beyond the Brief, Chris Perkins interviews Michael Callahan, CMO of Salt Security. They discuss Michael’s unique career path from engineering to marketing, the importance of mentorship, and the value of embracing failure in the workplace. Michael shares insights on the evolving landscape of tech marketing, emphasizing the need for authenticity and […]