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Welcome to Simply Briefed, where we bring clarity to complex topics — especially AI — through focused, expert-led conversations. Each episode dives into a specific subject, guided by guests chosen for their expertise rather than their backstory. Together, we break down big ideas, cut through hype and jargon, and translate complexity into practical insights you can use in your work and everyday life. Designed for curious professionals across the Nordics and beyond, the podcast blends Nordic clarity with global perspective ✨ Produced by Pimm Website: https://www.pimmsthlm.com/simply-briefed

  1. Ep 29 AI is changing how we sell — how should you adapt?

    MAR 25

    Ep 29 AI is changing how we sell — how should you adapt?

    Description For decades, scaling B2B revenue followed a simple formula:hire more salespeople. But AI is starting to challenge that model. In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine Lium is joined by go-to-market strategist Charlotte Altmann to explore how AI is changing the way companies prepare, sell, and scale — not by replacing relationships, but by reshaping everything around them. From account research and personalization to team structure and decision-making, they break down where AI is already creating real value — and where it still falls short. They also explore a deeper shift emerging across Europe. On one side:relationship-driven, structured markets like the DACH region, where trust and process still define how business is done. On the other:a new wave of AI-first companies rethinking how to scale, moving faster and building differently. So what happens when these two worlds meet? And could this combination become Europe’s real competitive advantage in a changing global landscape? About the guest: Name: Charlotte Altmann Title: I’m the founder and CEO of  cse advisory Background: Charlotte has been running CSE advisory for nearly six years, a boutique consulting firm that supports European B2B tech companies in entering and scaling in the DACH market. With over 15 years of experience across marketing and sales, I’ve worked with more leading B2B SaaS companies and VCs across Europe, from early-stage startups to hyper-growth and corporate. Contact: LinkedIn Website Host: Kristine Lium LinkedIn Website

    30 min
  2. Ep 28 From search to agents — How ai is reshaping e-commerce

    MAR 11

    Ep 28 From search to agents — How ai is reshaping e-commerce

    Online shopping has followed the same pattern for years:search, scroll, compare, decide. But that pattern is starting to change. Instead of typing keywords into a search engine, more people are asking AI assistants what they should buy. The AI compares products, filters options, and may eventually complete the purchase itself. So what happens when AI becomes the interface between customers and products? In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine Lium speaks with Erik Wikander, founder of Wilgot, about the shift from search-driven commerce to agent-driven commerce. They explore: why product discovery is moving from keywords to conversations how AI assistants may change the role of product pages why structured product data is becoming critical how customer reviews, returns, and service data can shape product discovery whether AI could create a more level playing field for smaller brands If AI becomes the primary way people discover products, the key question may no longer be who has the biggest marketing budget. Instead, it may simply be:Which product best fits the customer’s need? Guest bio Erik Wikander is the founder and CEO of Wilgot, a platform built for the era of AI search and agentic commerce. Wilgot helps brands optimize their product content so it can be discovered, trusted, and cited by AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google. Before founding Wilgot in 2024, Erik spent more than a decade working at the intersection of product, marketing and growth. He served as CMO at Lendify (later acquired by Lunar), one of Europe’s leading fintech companies, where he led growth, marketing, and digital acquisition. Following the launch of ChatGPT, Erik founded his previous company with the vision of bridging AI-driven content creation with SEO. That work led him to a deeper realization: the way people discover products and information online is fundamentally shifting, which ultimately inspired the creation of Wilgot. His passion lies in helping companies adapt to the shift from traditional search to AI-native discovery. Erik focuses on building infrastructure that allows brands to structure, optimize, and scale their product information so it becomes visible and trusted in the new generation of AI-powered interfaces. Contact: Website Email: LinkedIn

    29 min
  3. Ep 27 Who Owns the Output? AI, Responsibility & the Value of Our Work

    FEB 25

    Ep 27 Who Owns the Output? AI, Responsibility & the Value of Our Work

    AI is increasingly part of how we think, create, and work. But when AI helps shape the output — who actually owns the result? This episode explores how ownership shifts in the age of AI. Not from effort to automation — but from visible effort to judgment, verification, and responsibility. AI can assist the process.But accountability still belongs to the person who signs off. AI is no longer just a tool we use. It’s becoming part of how we think. We draft strategies with it. We structure presentations.We analyze data.We generate ideas.Artists compose with it. Professionals build business cases with it. But when AI participates in the process — who owns the output? In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine Lium sits down with returning guest Sofie Marin to explore ownership, responsibility, and value creation in the age of AI. Together they unpack: the difference between being creative and being an artist why tools have always shaped expression the line between delegation and abdication how speed increases temptation why transparency and trust matter more than ever and where ownership now lives AI can assist your thinking. But it cannot carry your accountability. Ownership doesn’t live in the tool. It lives in the person who signs off. Key topics Creativity is human; artistry is professional expression. Tools have always shaped creation — AI is another layer. Delegation is different from abdication. When speed increases, temptation increases. Transparency becomes essential when processes are less visible. Ownership today lives in verification and judgment — not in effort alone. AI can support capability — but it cannot carry accountability. Guest Framing Sofie Marin is founder of Arts Dynamics, a learning network for creative entrepreneurs navigating the intersection of art, technology, and AI. She works closely with creators exploring how authorship, responsibility, and value evolve in a rapidly shifting digital landscape. Arts Dynamics LinkedIN

    21 min
  4. Ep 26 AI learning doesn’t remove effort — it makes learning accessible

    FEB 11

    Ep 26 AI learning doesn’t remove effort — it makes learning accessible

    AI is often described as something that makes learning faster or easier.But in reality, learning has never been effortless — and it still isn’t. In this episode of Simply Briefed, we explore what actually changes when learning can be personalised. Not by lowering expectations or removing struggle, but by improving structure so effort is placed where it matters most. Using math as a clear and honest example, founder of House of Math Vibeke Fængsrud explains why learning breaks down when structure doesn’t match the learner — and how AI now makes it possible to adapt learning paths to the individual. The result isn’t less work, but more accessible learning that builds confidence instead of frustration. Together, host Kristine Lium and Vibeke discuss: why struggle is still a necessary part of learning how personalised structure changes motivation and outcomes what math can teach us about learning in general and why lifelong learning is becoming a personal responsibility, not an optional extra This conversation is for anyone curious about learning, work, and how AI can support human capability — without replacing it. Name: Vibeke G. Fængsrud Title: Founder & CEO, House of Math Background: Vibeke G. Fængsrud is the founder of House of Math and a former lecturer in math and physics. After failing math in high school and repeating a year, she went on to earn a master’s degree in Mathematical Finance. Since 2004, she has worked closely with learners, developing teaching methods that challenge one-size-fits-all education by focusing on structure, effort, and personalised learning. Quote: “Learning doesn’t get easier — it gets clearer when structure fits the learner.” Contact: Linkedin #learning&development #artificial intelligence #education

    28 min
  5. Ep 25. If AI does the work faster, what are we paying for?

    JAN 28

    Ep 25. If AI does the work faster, what are we paying for?

    AI is no longer something we experiment with on the side. It’s becoming part of the infrastructure of how work gets done. In this episode of Simply Briefed, we don’t offer answers or frameworks for pricing in the age of AI. Instead, we raise the questions that increasingly sit beneath everyday decisions about work, creativity, and responsibility. If effort and execution are no longer scarce, what do we actually value?What does judgement mean when machines can produce at scale?And how do we begin to talk about value and pricing without relying on old assumptions?As AI becomes structural rather than experimental, familiar ideas about value start to feel unstable. Hours worked, effort invested, and technical execution no longer fully explain why something matters — or why it should be paid for This episode doesn’t try to resolve that tension. Instead, through examples from creative work, archival practice, and knowledge-based roles, we surface the underlying questions shaping the future of value and pricing. The goal is not agreement, but common ground — a clearer starting point for conversation. This is not an episode about tools, prompts, or productivity. It’s an invitation to rethink how we talk about value when AI becomes part of everyday work. In this episode we are revisiting two previous conversations with Sofie Marin & Erik Rosales Name: Sofie Marin Title: Founder & CEO Arts Dynamics, Creative / Tech Business Strategist, Board Member, Fuglesang Space Center Background: Senior cultural affairs and business strategist, consultant and mentor in the intersection of creativity, tech, innovation and entrepreneurship for impact. Background in music, arts and culture in senior leadership positions (The Royal Dramatic Theater, Royal Swedish Opera, STIM). Founded award-winning production company From Sweden Productions. Name: Erik Rosales Title: Artist and innovator. Currently on a mission to democratize conversations about artificial intelligence with the performance lecture, AI.DENTITY.  Background: + 20 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation and performing arts. Focusing on pushing the boundaries of storytelling through new technology. Artistic Director for Digital Innovation at Kulturhuset Stadsteatern in Stockholm, pioneering projects integrating AI, VR, and interactivity into performances. A driving force behind Sirqus Alfon, blending physical theater, technology, and humor. He's toured internationally and won multiple awards. Recently, Erik presented his work at a TEDx event, combining cutting-edge technology and performing arts to ignite dialogue about our AI-driven future.

    13 min
  6. Ep 24 From automation to AI — what actually changes at work?

    JAN 14

    Ep 24 From automation to AI — what actually changes at work?

    AI is increasingly entering organizations without a big decision behind it. The tools appear, features activate, and suddenly expectations shift — often before teams, leaders, or routines are ready. In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine Lium is joined by Kathrine Hogseth, CEO of CRM-Konsulterna, to explore what actually changes when organizations move from automation to AI-supported work. Together, they unpack why automation and AI play different roles, how structure enables intelligence, and why adoption depends less on technology and more on leadership, learning, and culture. From customer experience and CRM to broader organizational change, the conversation looks at how teams can move from availability to intention — and from intention to real value. Whether AI has quietly appeared in your workflows or you’re actively shaping how it’s used, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what comes next. Guest bio: Kathrine Hogseth is CEO and owner of CRM-Konsulterna, a Microsoft consultancy working with CRM, automation, and AI-supported business solutions. With a background in technical sales at Ericsson and CRM/ERP consulting at EVRY, she has spent over a decade helping organizations turn structure, data, and emerging technologies into real business value. Email: kathrine.hogseth@crmk.se Contact: www.linkedin.com/in/kathrine-hogseth AI, automation, work, leadership, organizational change, technology adoption, CRM, customer experience, learning culture, efficiency, collaboration

    33 min
  7. Ep 23 The Nordic startup energy shaping 2026

    12/17/2025

    Ep 23 The Nordic startup energy shaping 2026

    The Nordic innovation scene is moving fast. AI-native startups are emerging at speed, collaboration is increasing, and new companies are forming with fewer constraints than before. In this episode of Simply Briefed, Kristine speaks with Adrian McDonald, CEO of Epicenter, about what these signals actually mean when looking into 2026. They explore the growing gap between founders building with AI from day one and enterprises navigating security, skills, and structural friction. Rather than focusing on isolated success stories, the conversation looks at what it takes to turn individual wins into shared momentum — and whether the Nordics can build systems that scale innovation across companies, industries, and borders.

    40 min
  8. EP 22. What actaully makes an idea worth betting on?

    11/26/2025

    EP 22. What actaully makes an idea worth betting on?

    Turning an idea into something real is never just about timing or technology — it’s about understanding what truly matters. In this episode, we open up the early-stage world with Jon Kåre Stene, Partner & Co-founder of Skyfall Ventures and former COO of Oda.com. Skyfall Ventures is an Oslo-based pre-seed and seed-stage VC investing in ambitious founders building technology with global potential. More at: https://www.skyfall.vc/ Together, we explore why some ideas survive the AI wave while others stay concepts, how real problems become the backbone of strong companies, and what signals investors look for long before there’s traction. Key topics How early-stage investors read signals long before traction Why real problems matter more than clever ideas How AI tools shorten the distance from idea to impact What makes founders stand out in fast-moving environments Why some ideas gain momentum while others disappear The mindset behind spotting “10% moonshot” potential The culture shift inside the modern startup ecosystem We also touch on two references from the conversation: Chris Sacca on Dialectic: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6o9q6GKgiphuyWK3KqZR1s?si=3VObI5wfQb-BUdr6YshCZA Coteau on team size and efficiency:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h8ctH9qH746Dj20h0QDIx?si=7LnMjO9yQqCKQ6qCp0cZ_w This episode isn’t just for founders — it’s for anyone curious about how innovation actually works today, when AI tools lower barriers and the time from idea to impact has never been shorter. How early-stage investment actually works - A quick cheat sheet based on the episode: Pre-seed / seed / Series A — the earliest stages of a startup, long before profitability. Venture capital (VC) — investors provide funding in exchange for ownership, betting that a few wins pay for the many that don’t make it. Valuation — an updated estimate of what a company is worth at each funding round. What VCs look for today — data, distribution, margins, and a real problem worth solving. “50x case” — an investment that could realistically grow fiftyfold. Why so many startups fail — 8–9 out of 10 don’t succeed, which is why VCs search for early signs of exceptional potential. Follow Simply Briefed for more insights! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcast, connect on LinkedIn, and join the conversation. Guest: Jon Kåre Stene Skyfall Ventures Host: ⁠Kristine Lium⁠ Socials: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ & ⁠Instagram⁠ Produced by: ⁠PIMM

    31 min
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Welcome to Simply Briefed, where we bring clarity to complex topics — especially AI — through focused, expert-led conversations. Each episode dives into a specific subject, guided by guests chosen for their expertise rather than their backstory. Together, we break down big ideas, cut through hype and jargon, and translate complexity into practical insights you can use in your work and everyday life. Designed for curious professionals across the Nordics and beyond, the podcast blends Nordic clarity with global perspective ✨ Produced by Pimm Website: https://www.pimmsthlm.com/simply-briefed

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  • Creator
    Pimm
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
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    © Pimm
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