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The All-In Summit this week was hands down the best event I’ve attended. It brought together the All-In Podcast community and some of the world’s most influential thinkers. If you haven’t checked out the All-In Podcast yet, now’s the time. Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David O. Sacks, and David Friedberg deliver inside takes on tech, business, and culture that are truly worth your time. This was the most I’ve personally invested in a conference, and it delivered. The room was filled with visionaries—Elon Musk, Travis Kalanick, Peter Thiel, and others—focused not just on the present, but on shaping the future. In today’s world, these conversations matter more than ever. What stood out was how refreshing it was to step out of the e-commerce world and surround myself with successful entrepreneurs doing extraordinary things across industries. That’s why events like this are so important. You gain new perspectives, new ideas—and most importantly, a broader view of what’s possible. We’re at a pivotal point in society, and being open to change is key. Surrounding yourself with people who embrace that change is one of the smartest things you can do right now. If you're looking for an inspiring podcast, check out All-In. Hope to see some of you at the next summit.

2025 is around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. Here’s my vision: 𝘛𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺—𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘉2𝘉 #𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘚 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦. Here are the goals we’re chasing: → Grow our client base. Bring in new collaborations while deepening and expanding the ones we already have. → Elevate our positioning. Strengthen our brand at home and internationally. → Boost efficiency and quality. Especially within our leadership team, making sure every service we deliver is top-tier. And here’s my personal mission: → I want to help my team grow, become leaders, and unlock their full potential. → Focus on visibility and value. ☑️ Create a podcast. ☑️ Be a guest on others. ☑️ Attend more events, network more, and share more value with our community. 2025 will be about growth, connection, and impact. "𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵, 𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳, 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳." P.S: What’s one thing you’re focusing on in 2025? Let’s inspire each other! 

🌟 Weekend Wisdom: Unlocking Economic Growth: Collaboration is Key “I think economic development is all hands on deck. It’s about collaboration, it’s about understanding different assets, different strengths and weaknesses that exist in the region.” – Benjamin Magill, CEcD In this clip from the Acuity + Acumen podcast, Benjamin Magill, CEcD shares his perspective on the importance of working together to drive economic growth and development. His insights highlight how collaboration across industries, institutions, and communities is transforming North Texas into a thriving hub for innovation and opportunity. 🎥 Watch the clip here: https://lnkd.in/gXrbkeSk ⬇️ Hear Ben’s thoughts on what it takes to unlock economic potential in our region. 💬 How do you see collaboration driving economic development in your community? Let us know in the comments! #AcuityPlusAcumen #EconomicDevelopment #Collaboration #Leadership #NorthTexas #LifeSciences #SomethinGoodIsBlooming Christopher Edwards, Sr. AWC2: Armstrong Walker Coaching + Consulting Dallas College

What makes consumers buy YOUR brand? 🚀 Tom Ellis talks with Oana Leonte 💬 about looking at "consumers" as "people".👇 Full link in comments. ✅ Part of the first-ever podcast mini-series, recorded live at the 2024 Global Innovation Forum. This year, we teamed up with The Unmtchd. Podcast to capture six amazing conversations with some of the brightest minds in innovation - real stories, real challenges and real insights. Unmtchd. Brand Genetics #GIFLondon #LifeIsAPrototype #innovation #design #creativity #entrepreneruship #intrapreneurship #technology #leadership #digital #future #inspiration #motivation #londonconference #innovationconference

So, I was able to listen in as we recorded the podcast for The Robin Report and this is a fascinating story. The SCAYLE Commerce Engine platform is being used to run AboutYou and it is unlike anything I've seen. Tarek's explanation of its use in customer acquisition and retention is fascinating. Retail brands are going to have an entirely new way to position themselves and support heir eCommerce initiatives. He is absolutely "Coming for America." #retail #ecommerce

Dr. Dirk Frese grew up in the shadow of the Berlin Wall—an unyielding divide that separated East and West Germany. For decades, he witnessed two starkly different worlds, side by side yet worlds apart. Then, in 1989, the Wall came down. Watching its collapse was chaotic and uncertain, but it also revealed something powerful: change is messy, but it’s also an opportunity—if you have the leadership to guide it. In this episode of The CEO Show, I sat down with Dr. Frese to explore how living through this historic moment shaped his perspective on leadership, freedom, and responsibility. Dr. Frese shares how to: 🔑 Lead with both heart and mind 🔑 Empower teams and create trust during times of change 🔑 Turn adversity into an opportunity for growth Whether you’re leading a business or a family, this episode will inspire you to tear down your own walls, take charge, and build a life on your terms—no matter the challenges ahead. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gJmujREy

Empowered by our passion to gain valuable insights from influential leaders across all industries in the Middle East, we have proudly launched The Top Floor Podcast in partnership with Avalanche. In this episode, Marisa Kamall explores the entrepreneurial journey of Muhammad Umar Farooq Rana founder of Alchemative, a leader in technology solutions and e-commerce. Starting from his initial struggles, Umar discusses how pivotal challenges in 2016 led to significant breakthroughs, transforming his company into a leader in the e-commerce space. Here is a sneak peek, you can find the full details in the comment section!

𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 — Meet Tarek Müller: SCAYLE Commerce Engine’s €5 Billion Tech Entrepreneur. Tarek's journey reflects the influential and persuasive capabilities of true innovators who, through sheer tenacity and robust business insight, can revolutionize an industry. Read more on his background and impact — plus, stay tuned for additional conversations with Tarek about his new project in next week's Retail Unwrapped podcast (3/15). ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPyKVvCr #RetailTechnology #Ecommerce #RetailNews

I often see brands acting like newcomers to a party, not having any connections, nobody to introduce them. They are perfectly polished and presentable, but there's nothing there for my brain to associate how they're connected. This is what it's like without the power of strategic collaborations. In the realm of retail tech, going it alone can limit your reach. Partnerships can amplify impact. Think complementary businesses, platforms. They can extend your reach, enrich your offering. The strategy? Seek out alliances. Identify players whose offerings can dovetail with yours to create more comprehensive solutions for retailers. Instead of doing a webinar with 1 brand, invite one of your best customers to join you. Instead of going on a podcast solo, see if you can bring a guest with you from one of your partnerships. Get both of your brands on that episode. When you bring others along to your opportunities, wouldn't you expect they'd do the same? That's exponential opportunity.