Collaborative Customer Growth

Kick off 2025 with an inspiring conversation featuring Rami Mukhtar, a trailblazing entrepreneur in the Australian data and AI landscape. Rami’s career began in telecommunications as an embedded software engineer, but a chance conversation about machine learning in the late 2000s sparked his passion for data-driven innovation. From co-founding startups like DataCo and Emergent Labs to shaping ANZ's corporate venture fund, 1835i, Rami has been at the forefront of leveraging AI and data analytics to drive business transformation. Tune in for his unique insights on innovation, analytics and the future of AI.

 In this end-of-year recap and wrap-up, hosts Danny and Michael revisit an incredible year of data conversations. From the evolution of AI and automation to major shifts in privacy frameworks and the growing impact of retail media, we countdown the top 5 most-listened-to episodes of 2024, unpacking some of 2024’s biggest trends in big data. Featuring thought leaders like Kendra Vant, Greg Bernarda, Chris Brinkworth, Mark Hookey and Hugh Cameron, we spotlight standout moments that shaped the year and explore the actionable insights driving industries forward. Tune in for highlights, takeaways and a look ahead to what’s in store for 2025.

Host Michael Bridgeman is joined by guest co-host Dave Pountney,  featured in episode 20 of Data Conversations, as he chats to acclaimed thought leader and global strategy innovator, Greg Bernarda. An alumnus of the World Economic Forum and shortlisted in the Thinkers50 strategy shortlist, Greg is the mastermind behind the concept of ‘up-ruption’ — a framework for redesigning business ecosystems to drive societal progress. Co-author of Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want, the sequel to the best-selling handbook Business Model Generation, Greg shares his insights into reshaping industries and fostering systemic change.

In this episode of Data Conversations, we sit down with Mark Hookey, CEO and founder of DemystData, to explore how financial institutions can unlock the power of external data to drive growth, mitigate risk and automate processes. With over a decade of experience in data tech and product development, including leadership roles at LexisNexis and Optimal Decisions Group, Mark shares his journey from leading global teams across New York, Europe and Asia, to building one of the leading platforms for scalable data access and analytics. Tune in to learn more about the future of data-driven decision-making and how external data is reshaping the financial industry.

In this episode, we’re joined by Hugh Cameron, Chief Platform Officer at Zitcha, a leading unified retail media platform. With over 15 years of experience in the MarTech space, Hugh shares how he and his team are harnessing data to reshape retail media, making Zitcha a trusted partner for retailers looking to thrive in today’s digital landscape. From optimising brand integration to navigating the complexities of data-driven marketing, Hugh’s insights reveal how to create value and relevance in a fast-evolving industry. Tune in to learn how Zitcha is redefining the future of retail media. 

Welcome to the second in-studio episode of Data Conversations. Today we welcome Cam Strachan, a seasoned technologist and the head of Data and Analytics at Southern Cross Austereo. With over two decades of experience in the MarTech and AdTech sectors and serving as an IAB Data Council Member, Cam is a driving force behind data-centric strategies that enhance content creation, distribution and audience engagement across the LiSTNR ecosystem. This ecosystem streams radio from the great Triple M and Hit networks, original LiSTNR produced podcasts and other audio partner networks.

In their first-ever in-studio episode, hosts Danny and Michael sit down with Dave Pountney, a visionary leader with 20 years of experience in driving growth and transformations. As the Founder and Partner of Vibrance, Dave is on a mission to empower organisations across Australia and New Zealand to be bold and innovative so they can unlock the full potential of their people. With a rich history as a former partner at McKinsey, where he expanded the firm’s digital, analytics and marketing capabilities across Asia-Pacific, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding innovation systems, organic and inorganic growth strategies and how to pave the way towards a more prosperous and sustainable future.

In this episode, hosts Danny and Michael recap recent episodes and delve into big industry trends. They discuss the wave of generative AI, emphasising the importance of incremental testing and learning of these technologies, highlighting that true organisational transformation hinges on the human element—changing processes, structures and skill sets to empower workforces for an AI-powered future. Join Danny and Michael in exploring the importance of responsible testing and data collaboration across industries to avoid past mistakes, uncover new opportunities and ultimately make the world a better place.

Joining us today is Anita Sood, an accomplished business leader with two decades of international experience driving customer and partner transformation, leading high-performing teams, and shaping markets. With a distinguished career at Microsoft, Cisco, and now AWS, Anita has built powerful partnerships and nurtured vibrant communities. Currently leading the Asia Scale Partner team at AWS, she shares her insights on the transformative power of AI and the critical need for organisations to engage deeply in data collaboration, data security, and regulatory compliance.