Enterprise Thought Leadership

Tim Bond examines a disconnect that's currently shaping the sprouts of AI transformation through analysis of two reports that have recently been published. Signal Fire's State of Talent Report reveals entry-level hiring at major tech companies has dropped 50% from pre-pandemic levels, while Ethan Mollick's "Making AI Work" research explains why individual workers achieve thre...

Tim Bond speaks with Pierre Kremer from Globant about how modern retail architecture creates unified shopping experiences. Pierre shares his expertise on helping retail clients implement technical architectures that support their business models whilst providing excellent customer experiences. Pierre explains how the retail sector has moved beyond traditional e-commerce into unified commerce, wher...

Tim Bond speaks with Josh Mackenzie, Founder and Chairman of Development Beyond Learning, about how the transition from AI literacy to AI fluency is reshaping skill requirements for graduates and early career talent. Josh explains why human skills become more essential as AI tools become more prevalent in the workplace. Josh shares: The distinction between AI literacy (a technical transition) and...

Tim Bond sits down with Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to explore the evolving role of finance professionals. They discuss how financial leaders are transitioning from number-crunchers to strategic partners, and why tomorrow's CFOs might be the CEOs of the future. Join the conversation as Ilana shares insights on: • Why finance professiona...

Tim Bond shares insights from Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index annual report, which introduces the concept of the "frontier firm" - organisations structured around on-demand intelligence and powered by hybrid teams of humans and AI agents. This report, based on surveys with over 31,000 workers across 31 countries, reveals we're entering a new phase where intelligence is becoming available on tap...

Tim Bond speaks with Latane Conant , Chief Revenue Officer at 6sense , about their recent product launch of intelligent workflows and how AI is reshaping sales and marketing efficiency. Latane shares insights on 6sense's evolution from an AI platform that uncovers the "dark funnel" to one that enables marketers to orchestrate ideal buyer journeys based on behavioural signals and inte...

In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Thomas Power, co-founder of Ecademy (the first-ever social business network), formed in 1998 about the parallels between the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and today's AI revolution. Drawing on his 40 years experience in the tech sector and deep knowledge of current trends, Thomas shares his perspective on how AI will transform business and society. How AI...

In this episode, Tim Bond explores the newly released AI 2027 report, which forecasts the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its far-reaching implications for enterprises. The report, authored by five leading AI professionals including a former OpenAI researcher, examines how AI could change from today's assistants to autonomous agents with potentially superhuman capabilities by 20...

A must-listen for: Operations leaders, technology decision-makers, and service delivery professionals looking to understand how AI is reshaping client-vendor relationships. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Kumar Lalit, Applied Advisory Consulting Partner at Genpact, about how generative AI is reconfiguring the service provider landscape. Kumar explains how service providers are evolving from...

A helpful resource for: Insurance and financial services leaders, technology executives, and professionals interested in practical AI implementation strategies. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with John Cummings, Group CIO of Aviva, and Josh Mackenzie, Founder and Chairman of Development Beyond Learning, about implementing AI across a major enterprise. John shares Aviva's three-phased approac...

A must-listen for: B2B marketing leaders, creative directors, and anyone involved in brand marketing who wants to stand out from the crowd. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Regan George, founder of Black Camel Agency, about challenging the status quo in B2B advertising. Regan explains why many B2B brands are stuck in a cycle of bland, forgettable advertising and how a more courageous approach...

In this episode, our host Tim Bond is interviewed by Taryn Breetzke, Content Director at TechPros.io and co-founder of CogniScale, a training business they recently launched that helps marketing and sales teams build AI workers to dramatically enhance their operations. Building on their discussion from episode 51, they explore how organisations like their FinTech client, SimCorp, achieved up to 11...

A must-listen for: Legal service leaders and technology officers in professional services firms In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Jon McClay, global strategy & analytics director at Baker McKenzie, about how generative AI is reshaping the legal services landscape. Jon explains why AI is levelling the playing field for mid-tier firms while creating new competitive dynamics between in-house...

In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with David Keene, European CMO of Wipro, the changing landscape of account-based marketing and how buyer journeys are becoming more complex with larger buying committees, why this requires more targeted content strategies and where AI fits in. The paradox of AI productivity - how AI tools enable more work but also increase competitive intensity Why content personal...

A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, content creators, and professionals working in technology services. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Shuchi Sarkar, Chief Marketing Officer at LTIMindtree, about how marketing teams can adapt and succeed in an era of AI-enabled capabilities. Shuchi shares practical insights from her extensive career in tech marketing and explains how marketing organisatio...

A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, talent development professionals, and executives leading organisational change. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Wanda Weigert, Global Chief Brand Officer at Globant, about creating an organisation where AI capabilities are woven into every role. Wanda shares her journey from joining a 100-person company to leading a global marketing team of 200 people, a...

​​A must-listen for: IT service delivery leaders, enterprise architects, and technology executives working in global system integration and professional services. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Satheesh Neelam, Global Client Partner at Cognizant, about how enterprise IT services are changing with the rise of AI. Satheesh explains why traditional enterprise applications could become obsolete...

A must-listen for: Marketing leaders, content managers, and team leaders looking to incorporate AI into their workflows. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Taryn Breetzke, Content Director at Network Sunday, about their journey to becoming an AI-first marketing agency and the development of CogniScale.pro, a new training programme helping marketing teams achieve 300% productivity gains within s...

In the first episode of 2025, we explore the advances of Avantra 25 and Avantra AIR with Andreas Francois Vermeulen, Head of Artificial Intelligence at Avantra. Tim Bond talks with Andreas about the progress from launch to the first beta purchase order. The discussion covers AI, AI-powered solutions, and the development of Agentic AIOps platforms in enterprise settings. Andreas shares practical in...

A must-listen for: Financial compliance officers, fintech leaders, and risk management professionals working to prevent financial crime. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Luke Rogers, VP of Sales EMEA at ComplyAdvantage, about the critical challenge of fighting financial crime and money laundering. Luke explains how ComplyAdvantage uses AI and real-time data to help organisations detect and pr...

A must-listen for: Marketing technology leaders, broadcast media executives, and digital transformation specialists. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Emily Latham, former head of MarTech at Channel 4, and Giorgio Tacchia, MD at Globant, about the shift from content-first to audience-first strategies in broadcasting. Emily shares how Channel 4 achieved a 36% increase in viewer engagement per m...

A must-listen for: HR and L&D leaders, managers working with early-career professionals, and anyone interested in creating better cross-generational workplace relationships. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Katie Mahony, Global Product Director at Development Beyond Learning (DBL), about the challenges and opportunities of managing a multi-generational workplace. Katie, a former world cha...

A must-listen for: Sales and marketing leaders, ABM practitioners, and technology implementation professionals looking to transform their go-to-market approach. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Meggie Rohan, Head of Global Delivery at 6sense , about the critical success factors for implementing account-based marketing technology. Drawing from her nine years of experience, Meggie shares practi...

A must-listen for: B2B sales leaders, marketing professionals, and revenue operations teams looking to increase win rates through data-driven selling. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Andy Champion, Senior Vice President of International Sales at 6sense, about how modern B2B sales teams can increase their win rates through intelligent targeting and early engagement. Andy shares insights from...

A must-listen for: CFOs, finance leaders, and accounts payable professionals looking to modernise their operations. In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Daniel de Sousa, CEO of Rillion, about the transformative impact of AI and automation on finance functions. De Sousa highlights the inefficiencies in current accounts payable processes and explains how Rillian’s platform can reduce processing tim...