Overdose & Chill: Live

Our epic partners at Shopify have released their latest ’Editions’!

Simon Forrest, our Head of SaaS Delivery will be joined by Shopifys own Agency Partnerships Manager, Elias, to pull apart the Editions toolbox and pick out the best bits of kit.

You can expect;

Editions Highlights: Discover the coolest and most game-changing features that'll we think you should know about.

Stuff We've Already Started Using: Get an exclusive sneak peek at the tools we've already integrated and how they've supercharged our processes.

Current Limitations & Roadblocks: We'll keep it real and tell you about the challenges we've faced, along with the strategies to overcome them.

No tech intensity, we promise! This one is all about learning together and getting the answers to your burning questions.

Mark your calendar, spread the word and let's make this one for the books!

This week features two industry maestros who have extensive, hands-on experience in revolutionising the way businesses operate in the digital landscape.

Our guest, Brad Austin is the Vice President APAC & EMEA at Marketplacer and has 13 years in the IT industry. Brad's expertise lies in the eCom technology sector, where he spent a decade working exclusively in Australia for well-established organisations like SAP and Salesforce. Holding various regional director and account executive positions, he is quickly becoming known as one of Australia's leading voices on online marketplace strategy and implementation. He'll share how his insights have enabled businesses to transform and thrive in the rapidly expanding Social Commerce environment.

This episode is hosted by Overdose.'s Technical Director Australia, Martin Cox. A seasoned eCom aficionado, with a background in Shopify. From crafting his first store in 2013 to establishing a team capable of delivering groundbreaking projects on the platform, Marty has become one of the region's most experienced minds in all things Shopify. With a passion for creating SaaS ecosystems that foster growth and operational efficiency for clients.

Together, they'll share the secrets behind building successful online marketplaces and leveraging the power of Shopify and uncover the strategies, experiences, and innovations that have reshaped the eCommerce landscape.

Join Overdose.'s Chief Experience Officer and Co-founder Ryan Delaney, and Mohammed Farid Bin Salam, Creative Director, Asia, as they openly discuss Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and best practices in improving the user experience for new and returning customers through personalisation.

Nick is the Senior Solution Engineer at Contentful, technical leader who brings his problem-solving prowess to the conversation.

Join Nick and Shane Newman as they come together to explore the intersection of technical expertise and strategic vision in building exceptional enterprise digital experiences. Drawing from their respective experiences, they delve into the challenges, opportunities and best practices for achieving digital success in today's dynamic business landscape.

Together they'll touch on topics such as customer experience, digital transformation, fluid funnel strategies and the delicate balance between ROI, brand building and commerce.

Amy is the Head of Digital Natives, Australia and New Zealand at Stripe, the company aiming to increase the GDP of the internet.

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities.

Join Overdose.'s Founder, Todd Welling as he and Amy come together to explore the exciting landscape of innovation in the industry. With their diverse backgrounds and deep knowledge, they dive into the future of payments, disruptive technologies and the role of companies like Stripe in driving the evolution of the financial landscape. Together, they'll shed light on simplifying the complexity of payments and empowering businesses to thrive in the digital economy.

Join us as we dive into the world of Specialized, a company driven by performance and fuelled by innovation. Specialized's unwavering focus is on the needs of the rider, catering to everyone from seasoned professionals to weekend warriors, kids, and even commuters. If you ride, Specialized is for you.

In this episode, Sam Teo will have a captivating discussion with Gino Abano, the Marketing Director for Asia at Specialized Bicycle Components. Gino brings with him six years of invaluable experience at Specialized and a rich background in leading sales and consumer marketing across various food and beverage categories at Nestle.

Together, they delve into strategic marketing questions that revolve around brand building, the challenges posed by the current economic slowdown, and the perennial question of whether to keep the marketing function in-house or outsource.

With a wealth of experience in growing companies through innovation and strategic acquisitions, hear about Sarah's role in integrating successful companies to form a market-leading health and well-being company, with a remarkable turnover of NZ$185 million. From managing a NZ$1 billion Rural Retail Division to overseeing a global research and innovation portfolio worth $100 million, Sarah's insights provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurial success.

Join Todd and Sarah as they delve into discussions centered around driving innovation, strategic acquisitions, and the pursuit of health and well-being.

This week, Overdose. America's eCommerce User Experience Director, Andrea Gonzalez and Jordan Hunter, Technical Director, as they dive into the world of website redesign projects. Together, they discuss the benefits of starting with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) while establishing a user experience strategy and gradually expanding the scope to an optimized website.

Discover the advantages of a phased approach to website redesign as Andrea and Jordan share insights on MVP development, user experience strategy, and iterative optimization.

Tune in for the opportunity to gain valuable insights and be inspired by the stories behind APG & Co., the home to iconic Australian fashion brands Sportscraft, SABA and JAG.

Overdose.'s Sam Elliott and Carina delve into the captivating world of Australian fashion, retail, eCommerce, and technology. Together, they'll explore the art of balancing heritage and contemporary expression in Australian fashion. Hear them share their insider knowledge, personal experiences and practical advice, offering a unique perspective on the convergence of retail, eCommerce and technology in fashion.

Tyson has sold sophisticated enterprise commerce, marketing and analytics solutions to the world’s leading brands for over a decade, focusing on the future and helping high-impact businesses that are good for humanity, grow fast and prosper.

Overdose.'s Chief Composable Officer, Daniel Gray and Tyson, two industry experts, delve into the exciting landscape of commerce in the 2020s. With their extensive experience in enterprise technology sales and eCommerce solutions, they explore the convergence of cutting-edge technologies and its impact on businesses worldwide.