In this episode of the Brevity Code podcast, Ryan welcomes Rahul Sandil, former VP of Marketing at Micron. They delve into the experiences of marketing at a large publicly traded company versus a garage startup, exploring challenges, similarities, and creative strategies. Rahul shares insights into his professional journey, including his tech and gaming background, the importance of understanding brand audiences, and his approach to leadership and team management. The discussion also touches on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the rebranding process at Micron, and Rahul's personal philosophies on happiness and professional fulfillment.

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Rahul's Career Journey and Background

04:37 Influence of Music and Technology on Marketing

06:07 Marketing Strategies and Audience Engagement

17:22 Leadership Style and Management Philosophy

25:28 Personal Inspirations and Career Choices

30:39 Taking a Break and Downtime Activities

34:17 Reflecting on Leadership and Entrepreneurship

40:32 Rebranding Micron: Challenges and Successes

45:05 The Emotional Connection to a Brand

54:31 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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