Overdose & Chill: Live

Join Todd, our Founder and Paul Yuen, Commercial Director of Hong Kong, as they delve into the crucial considerations for clients in Asia in this episode.

Sweden-born and raised Carl Jonsson is the North American Distributor of a Lithium Battery Manufacturer out of Queensland, Australia, called Deep Cycle Systems (DCS). DCS is known for being the first Lithium battery designed for engine bay installation, the first lithium battery capable of winching applications, and the smallest 180Ah battery on the market.

"After 21 years of developing products and with a passion for innovation, I have a very keen intuition for future product opportunities, so I knew rather quickly that I was onto something".

Carl is an adventurer at heart, foundational in how he's approached his business. Jonsson is an experienced innovator, entrepreneur, and business founder currently living in Portland, Oregon.

Carl will be talking with Jenny Mesdag, Managing Director of Overdose. Americas, about the path he's taken in his career to get him where he is today and discuss how not all paths to success come in the shape of a straight line.

End of year wrap with our Founder, Todd Welling & Group CEO, Paul Pritchard. 🌏

We invite you to join Vinny, Digital Marketing Director and Zinta, Client Success Director, Melbourne. 🇦🇺

Zinta has an extensive performance marketing background and is a data-driven digital strategist who thrives in a collaborative environment. She is committed to supporting her team to achieve positive outcomes for clients, helping to exceed their business goals and scale activity.

Vincent is a results-driven Digital Marketing expert who loves that special place where science and art collide. Having started his career in research science, Vincent is fond of data and enjoys experimenting with creative solutions to drive improved business outcomes.

Zinta and Vincent will recap on Overdose.'s best Cyber week ever, covering the trading strategies, marketing approaches and prep we used to generate over $50M in Cyber week sales for our clients.

We invite you to join Farid, Creative Director Singapore and Darren, SEO Manager, based in Taiwan. 🇸🇬🇹🇼

Farid’s experience at Overdose. spans ten years, designing beautiful digital platforms for key clients, including GIC, Samsung, Prudential, and UOB. With a keen eye for detail, Farid delights in bringing great UX to life and shaping a visual personality through design. He seamlessly pairs the aesthetic with user engagement by weaving in UX with UI.

Darren is a seasoned SEO professional with a solid data-driven mindset and working experience in-house and agency. In addition to his primary job functions, Darren was recognised as a Google Top Contributor for his extraordinary commitment to Google Webmaster Help Forum.

Farid and Darren will discuss how SEO and UX Design inform each other and share real examples of how they've helped clients achieve tangible results by improving their strategies and approach. You'll also get a peek into the work and lives of the team at Overdose Asia.

We invite you to join Jodi, Managing Director & APAC Operations Director and Laura, Managing Director & CEO Australia, where they explore the paths they have taken to reach success, acknowledging the characteristics that create a great leader and what it actually means to lead by example. Jodi and Laura are women in positions of strength, influence and capability and together, they will share what has become the most critical parts of the business to them and the most significant lessons learnt along the way.

Additionally, they’ll explore their beliefs and ways to connect with people, being authentic and vulnerable, and reveal how they continue to be transparent with their employees.

This week on Chill, we chat to Jamie Whiting, the Managing Director Barkers Men's Clothing + Max!

As the managing director of Barkers, Jamie knows a thing or two about appealing to the masses. Whiting’s background includes years at Hallenstein Brothers where he started aged 17, and worked his way up from the shop floor to general manager. Later he progressed to running sister company GLASSONS LTD, after which he became the MD at Max before taking the Barkers’ position in 2010. At the time, he wasn’t shy about identifying the brand as “generic” and needing fresh ideas.

"I love the challenge of setting big goals and dreams, then setting about putting strategies in place to execute and achieve these goals. I don’t like sitting still waiting for things to happen, you have to get out there and make it happen yourself. Retail is such a dynamic and exciting industry — it never stops, and there is always a new challenge, new opportunity or something that needs sorting out."

This week, we chat with Vered Levy-Ron, the CEO @ Syte!

Syte is the world’s first product discovery platform. Leading brands and retailers partner with Syte to provide on-demand, hyper-personalized experiences that drive conversion, increase average order value, and spark lifelong loyalty.

Vered is a seasoned executive with extensive business development and general management experience; formerly Vice President and General Manager of Taboola News at Taboola (NASDAQ:TBLA), Vice President Business Development at nanotechnology incubator Landa Labs, CEO of HumanEyes Technologies, CEO of Yalicoo and Vice President Prepaid Products Group at IDT Telecom (NYSE:IDT). Vered holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in economics and French literature from Tel Aviv University.

In her tenure at Syte, Vered is answering the market need for an efficient product discovery platform and social discovery experiences that power the world’s leading brands and retailers. For many of Syte’s customers, such as Prada Group, FARFETCH, Fashion Nova, SIGNET JEWELERS BRANDS LIMITED, Walmart, Lord and Taylor and Altr'd State — visual search, automated product tagging and personalized recommendation carousels boost the customer experience, improve key e-commerce metrics, and build long-term customer loyalty.

This week, we chat with Chantele Gibson, VP of Sales and Partnerships @ Searchspring! 🔍

Searchspring gives eCommerce teams search and merch superpowers but provides enhanced solutions on native eCommerce platforms for on-site search, merchandising personalization, insights, and more.

They help your online store grow by making it easier for shoppers to find the products they’re looking for. By automating and simplifying complex business processes, from analytics to merchandising, they make it easier to run your business and save you time and money.

Teams search and merch superpowers but provide enhanced solutions on native eCommerce platforms for on-site search, merchandising personalization, insights, and more. They help your online store grow by making it easier for shoppers to find the products they’re looking for. By automating and simplifying complex business processes, from analytics to merchandising, they make it easier to run your business and save you time and money.

Chantele has been with Searchspring since its early days, working in roles spanning sales and partnerships. Having led and developed their partner program, she has built strategic alliances with tech, agency and platform partners across the globe.

Overdose. Americas Commercial Director Victoria Clark and Chantelle will discuss Searchspring's rise to prominence, what it takes to build long-lasting relationships, and why working for a boss and team that you love is key to a successful business.

This week on Chill, we chat with Andrew Forman, CEO & Co-Founder @ Givz!

Givz is an eCommerce marketing platform that helps Shopify merchants use donation incentives vs. discounts, grows sales, creates social impact and reduces discount dependency. Givz allows merchants to convert discounts into donations, adding a tangible value of purpose and meaning to every sale, Givz is more cost-effective than discount campaigns; consumers can support organizations and causes close to their heart, while charities receive the funding they would otherwise not get.

Prior to Givz, Andrew spent six years in finance (mergers and acquisitions investment banking), was the treasurer of a nonprofit with the mission of enhancing literacy in Africa and loved playing any sport/game available. Andrew received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his BA in mathematics and economics from Hamilton College.

Overdose. Americas, Sebastian Brown Glad, speaks with Andrew to discuss online discounts, long-term profitability for businesses and how brands are embracing the move towards social good.