The Winwire

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The Winwire

Behind every leader is a defining deal. On The Winwire, we talk to industry trailblazers to dive into these game-changing moments that launched careers and transformed companies. Join us on the Winwire to enjoy captivating stories and invaluable insights – and leverage these proven strategies to guide your own success.

  1. The Secret to Moving Hearts and Leading with Conviction | Chet Kapoor

    20 SEPT.

    The Secret to Moving Hearts and Leading with Conviction | Chet Kapoor

    Ever feel like you're always a step behind in your leadership journey? Discover how belief can be the key to inspiring employees & mastering yourself. In this episode of The Winwire, we're joined by Chet Kapoor, CEO of DataStax and former CEO of Apigee. With a career spanning from NeXT Computer to leading a $625 million sale to Google, Chet brings a wealth of experience in tech leadership and innovation. Chet shares his unique philosophy on leadership, emphasizing the importance of "moving the human heart" and believing in ideas earlier than anyone else. He discusses how this approach has shaped his career and led to significant wins, including a pivotal $10 million deal with AT&T. We also dive into Chet's strategies for balancing optimism with realism, managing self-doubt, and the art of presenting half-baked ideas. Plus, learn about his personal habits for effective self-leadership and decision-making. Ready to transform your leadership style and become a true visionary? Listen now and discover how to believe early, inspire deeply, and execute flawlessly in your business endeavors.   Follow Michael Katz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnkatz/ Follow Chet Kapoor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetkapoor/   Check out Flowsend.ai for growth-optimized timestamps, descriptions, and more.

    38 min
  2. Shellye Archambeau - Betting Big: Risk-Taking Strategies of a Tech Trailblazer

    11 JUIL.

    Shellye Archambeau - Betting Big: Risk-Taking Strategies of a Tech Trailblazer

    Shellye Archambeau, one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, shares her journey from a challenging childhood to tech industry trailblazer. In our conversation, she reveals the power of intentional risk-taking, reframing adversity, and strengthening your strengths to achieve unprecedented success. Archambeau offers contrarian career advice, including why everyone should do a stint in sales, and how to navigate uncertainty in today's business landscape.   00:00:00: Introduction and Shellye's Perspective on Risk 00:00:39: Welcome and Shellye's Background 00:02:18: Shellye's Childhood and Early Influences 00:04:22: High School and Setting the CEO Goal 00:06:38: Handling Emotional Responses and Reframing 00:09:34: The Importance of Saying Yes to Yourself 00:12:11: Learning from Mistakes and Business Failures 00:14:27: Trade-offs and Sacrifices in Career 00:17:45: Embracing Discomfort and Growth 00:19:42: The Value of Sales Experience 00:21:18: Memorable Customer Interactions 00:24:21: Taking Risks at IBM 00:27:23: Risk and Reward in Business 00:29:46: Building a Great Career in Uncertain Times 00:31:14: Evaluating Career Moves 00:33:04: Challenging Conventional Wisdom 00:35:21: Feedback and Controversy on Ambition 00:37:42: Mentors and Their Impact 00:41:10: Closing Remarks and Book Recommendation

    40 min

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    18: Steve Goldberg - From Salesforce to Salesloft: Lessons from a Career of Closing Transformative Deals

    Steve Goldberg is a veteran sales leader who has closed some of the most significant deals in the history of Salesforce and Salesloft - most recently serving as CRO at the latter. Steve takes us behind the scenes of his biggest wins and toughest losses, sharing hard-won lessons on what it takes to succeed in enterprise sales and navigate the Fortune 500. He also opens up about the personal sacrifices he's made along the way and the mentors who have shaped his approach to leadership. 00:00: Introduction to the podcast and guest Steve Goldberg 02:05: Steve's early career, psychology background, and transition to sales 10:01: The shift to cloud computing and Steve's move to Salesforce 13:14: The importance of caring about the customer and the product 14:36: The pivotal moment with Salesforce and Dell 27:07: Steve's personal sacrifices and the impact of big deals on his career 32:28: The emotional and financial stakes of the AT&T deal 37:55: The balance between personal sacrifice and career success 39:26: The emotional rollercoaster of closing big deals 40:31: Common reasons deals fall through and how to navigate them 43:48: The importance of relationships and finding a path to success 46:52: Setbacks in Steve's career 49:19: The importance of running towards something, not away 50:18: Career mistakes and the value of learning from them 56:22: The longevity of a career and finding enjoyment in the work 57:44: Specific lessons from mentors and their influence 01:00:56: Establishing a love for the process and longevity in a career 01:03:12: Balancing work with personal life and having an outlet

    1 h 4 min
  4. 17: Eric Stine, Elemica CEO – Leading Change at Global Giants & Within Oneself

    29 FÉVR.

    17: Eric Stine, Elemica CEO – Leading Change at Global Giants & Within Oneself

    Eric Stine is the CEO of Elemica. Eric shares his transformative journey from aspiring politician to tech industry leader. We talk about a pivotal career moment at SAP reshaped his approach to sales and customer engagement, leading to a groundbreaking deal that redefined industry standards. Eric also reveals his philosophy of "aggressive humility", the power of admitting "I don't know" as a pathway to success, and the routines and tactics that have been key to his growth.   00:00:00 - From Law to Tech: Eric Stine's Unexpected Path00:08:08 - The Art of Customer Preparation & Eric’s Core Values00:13:53 - Navigating Career Transitions00:15:05 - The Inflection Point: Eric’s Pivotal Career Deal00:33:00 - Adding Humility to His Core Values00:36:16 - How Eric deciphers and actions on feedback00:40:51 - Learning from Mistakes and Missed Opportunities00:42:15 - The Power of Reflection in Leadership00:42:29 - The Importance of Considering Others' Perspectives00:45:35 - How Running has impacted Eric’s Clarity and Decision-Making00:50:02 - An unexpected lesson on friendship and coming out

    57 min
  5. 16: Vihan Sharma, CRO at LiveRamp - Boldly Redefining Ad Tech & Retail Collaboration

    15 FÉVR.

    16: Vihan Sharma, CRO at LiveRamp - Boldly Redefining Ad Tech & Retail Collaboration

    Vihan Sharma is the Chief Revenue Officer of Liveramp. We delve into the high-stakes deal with Carrefour that cemented his reputation in ad tech & retail, establishing him as a daring leader while drawing on his product roots. We also talk about his unique cultural agility, "humble" leadership style, and the meeting that changed his approach to product leadership and sales. 10:15 Major deal at Carrefour 16:51 Navigating challenges, Liveramp secures Carrefour partnership. 18:42 Convincing internal team to build industry-first capability. 23:47 Developed clean room product, established retail media. 33:44 Warren helped Noel see the urgency. Executives convinced of the project's importance. 35:16 Scaling challenges in developing customer-centric capability. 41:57 Carrefour deal led to US market expansion. 51:19 Navigating cultural nuances in multinational organizations crucial. 55:58 Balancing career and family through joint decisions. 01:01:51 Important CFO challenges status quo, aids decision-making.

    56 min
  6. 15: Michelle Zatlyn - From Picking Up Servers to Building Cloudflare's Billion-Dollar Legacy

    1 FÉVR.

    15: Michelle Zatlyn - From Picking Up Servers to Building Cloudflare's Billion-Dollar Legacy

    Michelle Zatlyn is the Co-Founder, President, and COO of Cloudflare. We cover some lesser known early stories of Cloudflare (including picking up unused servers) and the uncommon practices & principles that built a billion-dollar cybersecurity legacy. Michelle also challenges conventional narratives around work-life choice in tech, offering a candid take on building a generational company while fostering a big life outside the office.

    1 h 8 min
  7. 14: Alex Varel - Radio Hustles, Seven-Figure Deals, and Revolutionizing People Development

    18 JANV.

    14: Alex Varel - Radio Hustles, Seven-Figure Deals, and Revolutionizing People Development

    Join us on Episode 14 of The Winwire for an engaging dive into the journey of Alex Varel, where determination and achievement go hand in hand. Alex's path from small beginnings, selling used Nintendo games in school, to securing major deals in Spanish broadcast television, demonstrates a remarkable blend of creativity and business acumen.   In this episode, Alex recounts his journey, marked by innovative strategies that scored him his first major role, through the challenges of high-stakes media sales, to his current role in shaping the future of talent development at Multiverse. He shares the crucial moments and lessons that have shaped his career, offering valuable insights into navigating the complexities of professional growth and business success.   This episode is a deep dive into the themes of perseverance, strategic leadership, and resilience. Listen as Alex Varel provides a candid look at his impressive career, offering both inspiration and pragmatic tips for those aiming to leave their own legacy. Expect a session rich with practical wisdom, entrepreneurial insights, and forward-thinking ideas. 00:00 - Intro 02:50 - Alex's Entrepreneurial Spirit: From School Hallways to Radio Sales 09:00 - Breaking Into Spanish Broadcast Television 11:00 - The Seven-Figure Airline Deal: A Career Milestone 20:00 - Transitioning to Digital and Venture-Backed Companies 22:05 - The Game-Changing MongoDB Deal 32:00 - Leadership Insights: Empathy and Adaptability 35:00 - The Importance of Recruiting, Understanding, and Developing Talent 37:00 - Five Pillars of Focus in Sales Mastery 41:00 - Empathy, Modern Challenges, Adaptability, and Resilience 50:15 - The Move to Multiverse: Addressing Talent Supply Chain Challenges 55:20 - Learning from His Biggest Mentors: Embracing Feedback and Growth

    1 h
  8. 13: Stevie Case - Press Start to Sell: From Gaming Glory to Revenue Leadership

    4 JANV.

    13: Stevie Case - Press Start to Sell: From Gaming Glory to Revenue Leadership

    Stevie, now the CRO at Vanta, was once known for her groundbreaking achievement as the top global player in the game Quake. In this episode, she shares her remarkable transition from dropping out of college to climbing the sales ladder at powerhouse companies like Twilio and Visa.   Discover how Stevie's unique start in the gaming world shaped her innovative approach as a female leader and single mom. We explore her seminal deal at Twilio, revealing how she turned a minor opportunity into one of the company's biggest wins through relentless pursuit and strategic thinking. Uncover the art of leveraging product-led growth in sales, the importance of building genuine relationships, and the skill of turning technical complexity into lucrative deals. Stevie's story is a testament to defying odds, embracing challenges, and finding joy in the continuous game of business and life. This episode is not just about sales tactics; it's about a life lived with passion and determination.   00:00:00 - Introduction: Meet Stevie Case 00:01:00 - From Gamer to Sales Pro: Stevie's Unconventional Career Path 00:05:05 - Starting Out at Twilio: Taking on Enterprise from a PLG Base 00:08:10 - Cracking the USAA Account: Getting a Foot in the Door 00:11:50 - Turning $500 into $100K: Leveraging Successful Use Cases 00:18:55 - Bringing the C-Suite Along: Getting Executive Buy-In 00:23:25 - Securing That First Formal Deal: Establishing Vendor Credibility 00:26:20 - Going from 5X to 6X: Expanding Deals within the Account 00:30:05 - Pricing Misstep to Key Insight: Extracting the Real Budget 00:37:40 - Feedback Can Be Brutal But Essential: Embracing Tough Coaching 00:44:30 - Passion Fuels Persistence: The Importance of Loving Your Work

    53 min
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Behind every leader is a defining deal. On The Winwire, we talk to industry trailblazers to dive into these game-changing moments that launched careers and transformed companies. Join us on the Winwire to enjoy captivating stories and invaluable insights – and leverage these proven strategies to guide your own success.

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    Kawin (kawinhq.com)
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    21
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