Andreas Welsch, a globally recognized AI leader and advisor, shares his insights on how businesses can turn AI hype into real outcomes. As the Founder of Intelligence Briefing and a former global leader at SAP, Andreas has guided Fortune 500 companies in leveraging AI to drive measurable results. Learn how to align AI with business goals, start small to scale effectively, and empower teams to achieve more through technology.

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What You Will Learn:

• Why AI is a tool for empowerment, not replacement
• How to align AI strategies with measurable business outcomes
• The importance of starting small and scaling thoughtfully
• Generative AI’s potential and how to use it effectively
• Key traits of businesses leading in AI adoption

Highlights:

• [01:12] AI as a tool to amplify human potential
• [02:45] Aligning AI with clear business goals
• [06:10] Driving collaboration between AI and human creativity
• [15:40] Generative AI’s game-changing opportunities
• [25:15] The future of AI as an enabler in business processes

The Wize Ones PodcastThe Wize Ones podcast features leading operators, subject matter experts, VCs, and founders interviewing each other to reveal insights into how they built and scaled their products, software, and ideas. We speak to the top 5% of people in the world of GTM to get first-hand insights, case studies, and real-life examples of what worked and what didn't.

This podcast is produced by Wizly and powered by its global community of professionals. Wizly is an AI-powered platform that helps experts organize, scale, and monetize their knowledge.

Jeremy Glassenberg, an API product management expert with over 16 years of experience, shares his insights on building and scaling developer ecosystems. Jeremy’s experience includes leading the developer platform team at Box, establishing API governance at DocuSign, and consulting with numerous unicorn startups. In this episode, we dive into why APIs are crucial for modern business growth, how to validate your API strategy, and what it takes to build a developer platform that retains customers.

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What You Will Learn:

• Why customer validation is key to a successful API strategy
• How APIs bridge the gap between product and sales teams
• The importance of developer experience in building a lasting platform
• How AI and APIs are shaping the future of tech

Highlights:

• [00:45] The importance of APIs in modern platforms
• [03:10] The role of customer validation in API success
• [06:00] How APIs helped Box close major sales deals
• [17:33] Why APIs are essential for both growth and retention
• [36:00] The future of APIs in AI development

The Wize Ones PodcastThe Wize Ones podcast features leading operators, subject matter experts, VCs, and founders interviewing each other to reveal insights into how they built and scaled their products, software, and ideas. We speak to the top 5% of people in the world of GTM to get first-hand insights, case studies, and real-life examples of what worked and what didn't.

This podcast is produced by Wizly and powered by its global community of professionals. Wizly is an AI-powered platform that helps experts organize, scale, and monetize their knowledge.

Arvi is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience spanning telecom, social media, and SaaS industries. He has worked across the US, India, and Singapore, and is currently an advisor and investor for numerous startups. Arvi's unique approach to career growth and go-to-market strategies stems from his love for chaos and his ability to create value in challenging situations.

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What You Will Learn:

• The importance of embracing chaos and disorder to create meaningful value
• How to approach growth and go-to-market strategies with a "jumping" mindset
• The significance of product-market fit before implementing GTM strategies
• Techniques for identifying and focusing on your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
• The impact of AI on startup efficiency and capital requirements

Highlights:

• [01:24] Arvi's unconventional career path and his restless nature
• [03:13] The value of embracing chaos and disorder in business
• [06:37] The importance of being paranoid and prepared in the tech industry
• [17:25] Arvi's two tenets for simplifying go-to-market strategies
• [19:45] The critical difference between product-market fit and GTM strategy
• [24:18] The dangers of diluting your ICP when scaling
• [32:53] Arvi's creative approach to distribution at Twitter in Asia
• [37:09] The impact of AI on startup efficiency and job displacement
• [38:56] The importance of incremental milestones in startup growth
• [41:18] Arvi's advice on creating new life cycles to stay relevant in the market

The Wize Ones PodcastThe Wize Ones podcast features leading operators, subject matter experts, VCs, and founders interviewing each other to reveal insights into how they built and scaled their products, software, and ideas. We speak to the top 5% of people in the world of GTM to get first-hand insights, case studies, and real-life examples of what worked and what didn't.

This podcast is produced by Wizly and powered by its global community of professionals. Wizly is an AI-powered platform that helps experts organize, scale, and monetize their knowledge.