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We interview some of the best entrepreneurs, experts and executives in the tech and eCommerce space. We want to share their perspective on the current trends, their stories about success and failure and how they attract and recruit talent. Our aim is to keep it real and simple - share the relevant lessons and have an open conversation. Follow-ups on our website for more details: https://www.alcottglobal.com/

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We interview some of the best entrepreneurs, experts and executives in the tech and eCommerce space. We want to share their perspective on the current trends, their stories about success and failure and how they attract and recruit talent. Our aim is to keep it real and simple - share the relevant lessons and have an open conversation. Follow-ups on our website for more details: https://www.alcottglobal.com/

    Anticipate and Act - the new norm in Supply Chain

    Anticipate and Act - the new norm in Supply Chain

    David Warrick is a thought leader and industry expert in the field of Global Supply Chain and is currently the Executive Vice President, Enterprise at Overhaul. In his current role, he is responsible for the strategy and growth of the Enterprise business, as well as being a key member of the Executive Team.  Overhaul, is a software-based, supply-chain visibility, integrity, safety and security solution for the world's leading brands.
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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    David’s supply chain journey- joining Microsoft, the rollout of the first Xbox gaming systems, and joining OverhaulCase studies on addressing supply chain challenges and building partnershipsWhat makes Overhaul different and partnership with MicrosoftA quick dive into the tech space in supply chain - how Amara’s Law is affecting the industryThe supply chain challenge is that you’re kind of judged on your last failure and not on your last successAdvice to startups and up-and-coming supply chain executivesFollow us on:
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    • 41 min
    Johanna Småros, Co-founder at RELEX Solutions

    Johanna Småros, Co-founder at RELEX Solutions

     Johanna Småros (PhD) is one of RELEX Solutions’ three co-founders. Before founding RELEX, Johanna conducted ground-breaking research on retail supply chains. Johanna received the Young Scientist Entrepreneur Award in 2014 and the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award in 2017. In 2021, Johanna was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Supply Chain by Supply Chain Digital.

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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    Growing from around 800 to 2000 employees in the span of 3 yearsWhat are the most important milestones for RELEX - how they closed 500 mil euro funding round 10 mil euro donated and 100 mil euro in stock for the RELEX Foundation  Five core values in RELEX - What does "Humble World Domination" mean to RELEX?Reducing food waste - how this makes a huge difference in the purpose of each RELEX employeeWhat’s next for RELEX - expansion and growth Follow us on:
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    • 35 min
    Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder at Winward

    Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder at Winward

    Ami Daniel is the CEO & co-founder of Windward. 

    He developed his passion for the sea during his seven-year veteran in the Israeli Navy and founded Windward with the mission of bringing Predictive Intelligence and big data analytics to the maritime ecosystem. In the last two decades, Ami has harnessed innovation and a relentless focus on driving transformative change to build successful organizations in both the nonprofit and private sectors. 

    He holds a BA in Law & Business from Tel Aviv University, and won numerous accolades over the course of his career, including the Ilan Ramon Award for Excellence and the Israeli President's Award for Social Good.
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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    Ami’s story from a Naval Officer to becoming Winward’s CEOWhat does Winward do and how they assist company clientsData collection process at WinwardPrioritizing mental health and caring for personal and HR cultureEssential soft skills for Winward is looking for future employeesBook recommendations by AmiFollow us on:
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    • 45 min
    Martin Thaysen, Chief Commercial Officer and Board Member at Controlant

    Martin Thaysen, Chief Commercial Officer and Board Member at Controlant

    Martin Thaysen is the Chief Commercial Officer of Controlant. Prior to Controlant, he held a number of C-level positions as a CEO, CCO and Board Member within Supply Chain, Logistics, Shipping, Manufacturing, Professional Services in publicly listed and privately held companies. 
    Martin is passionate about making a difference to businesses through Customer Experience, Digitalisation, Talent and Sustainability.


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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    Cold Chain is the new trend - Controlant’s storyControlant’s story - founding and their focusedQuality and skills for a commercial talentTeam’s career perspective at ControlantMajor supply chain challenges pharma companies are facingMost sought skills in supply chain tech sectorsFollow us on:
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    • 22 min
    Matt Petot, Founder and CEO at CargoAI

    Matt Petot, Founder and CEO at CargoAI

    Matt Petot is Founder and CEO at CargoAI. He has a creative and out-of-the-box thinker, pragmatic and proactive, has strong leadership, and team management, has good communication abilities, result driven mindset, fast learner, is multicultural and a team player, and is well-organized.
    He also has experience in analytics, operations performance improvement, and global business strategy.


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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    How did Matt start his journey as an entrepreneur and ending up with air cargoWhat is the difference between Air Freight and Sea FreightThe upside of air cargo due to the pandemicCargoAI for the next 5 to 10 yearsSolutions related to carbon neutralizingKeeping up with the team's mental healthFollow us on:
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    • 31 min
    Simon Borg, Group CEO & Co-Founder of Navia

    Simon Borg, Group CEO & Co-Founder of Navia

    As co-founder and CEO of Navia, Simon Borg is committed to making people’s lives easier through innovative freight solutions. He works with a world-class team, that continues to find ways to exceed our customers’ expectations and future-proof our offer through constant innovation. From one side of the world to the other, they take the complications out of it through their freight and logistic solutions.
    Simon is an avid futurist – always interested in how technology can add value to their customers and to Navia. He is actively involved in their technology team, specializing in big data, blockchain, IoT, automation, ML, and process improvement.
    Navia is a fully integrated freight and logistics company offering all aspects of freight forwarding logistics including sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, 3PL, and e-commerce.

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    Some of the highlights of the episode:
    Simon’s perspective on the “trends in supply chain”Journey in the freight forwarding businessHow the pandemic highlighted supply chain and how it helped Navia in terms of growthRegions Navia is currently covering and expansionLeadership style and company cultureThe situation of supply chain during a recessionFollow us on:
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    • 36 min

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