With all the talk about the business impact of AI, why aren't more people talking beyond the most straightforward examples and more about sectors like construction, energy, and manufacturing where there is real potential for impact that has yet to be tapped?
Agility requires a willingness to challenge the core processes of how work gets done, even in industries where "how it's always been done" is the default operating system.
Today, we're going to talk about the practical, powerful, and often overlooked application of AI in what some call the 'real economy'—the foundational industries that build and make our world. We'll explore how AI-powered digital workers are moving beyond the hype to create tangible value, and what it takes to drive this kind of technological adoption in sectors traditionally resistant to change.

To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Bassem Hamdy, CEO and Co-Founder at Briq.

About Bassem Hamdy

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Many entrepreneurs dream of scaling a niche product, achieving market dominance, and ultimately securing a successful exit—but few actually make it happen. How do you take an idea from concept to acquisition, and what key lessons can other business leaders, including marketers, take from that journey?

Joining me today is Chris Tilkov, General Manager at DocuSketch, an automated estimation and documentation platform that helps homeowners rebuild after natural disasters. Before joining DocuSketch, Chris founded AskAiME, a platform that was successfully acquired. But his journey didn't start in tech—he began his career as a carpet cleaner before transitioning into the world of technology and entrepreneurship.

About Chris Tilkov

Chris Tilkov is a director at DocuSketch and is the founder of AskAime, an InsurTech that simplifies estimating and quality assurance for the insurance restoration industry to settle claims quickly and accurately. With over 25 years' experience from flood technician to nationally held positions, Chris works with companies to provide the training and education needed to produce fair and consistent estimates through collaborative technology. In 2023, DocuSketch acquired Aime Estimate Review Inc.

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We've spent a decade trying to align marketing and sales. What if the very metric we created to bridge the gap—the MQL—is actually the thing that's perpetuating the rivalry between them?
Agility requires a willingness to challenge the foundational metrics we've built our go-to-market strategies on. It demands that we replace gut feelings and legacy processes with a ruthless focus on what actually generates revenue, even if it means admitting what we've been doing is wrong.

Today, we're going to talk about one of the most persistent and costly problems in B2B: the handoff from marketing to sales. We'll explore why the traditional MQL model often fails, creating friction and wasting budget, and how a more intelligent, data-driven approach to lead qualification can not only fix the sales pipeline but also prove marketing's direct contribution to the bottom line.

To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Gabe Lullo, CEO at Alleyoop and host of the "Do Hard Things" podcast.

About Gabe Lullo

Gabe Lullo is the CEO of Alleyoop, a sales development agency working with industry giants such as ZoomInfo, Salesloft, and Adobe.

He has trained over 8,000 salespeople across diverse businesses and, during his tenure in Alleyoop, he has personally hired and managed more than 1,500 SDRs.

With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and executive recruitment, his strategies have significantly driven Alleyoop's growth and shaped its corporate culture.

Beyond his career accomplishments, Gabe graduated from the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford and his leadership ethos is rooted in cultivating environments that prioritize both professional development and individual success.

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What if 99% of your target accounts see your marketing, but never click a single ad? How would you prove your value then?

Agility requires a willingness to abandon outdated metrics, even when they're comfortable, and embrace a more nuanced, realistic view of the buyer's journey. It means adapting not just our campaigns, but our very definition of success.

Today, we're going to talk about the massive blind spot in most B2B marketing measurement: the 'dark funnel' where prospects engage with content and ads but never click. We'll explore how AI-powered attribution is finally shining a light on this journey, moving us beyond last-click models to understand true influence and impact.

To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Chris Golec, Founder & CEO at Channel99.

About Chris Golec

Chris founded Channel99 in 2022 to provide businesses worldwide with the first AI-powered decision making engine for B2B marketing investments. Unsatisfied with traditional attribution solutions and the financial inefficiency of B2B marketing, Chris' mission is to transform how the B2B sector measures and invests in growth. Prior to Channel99, Chris founded Demandbase and pioneered the Account-Based Marketing (ABM) technology category now widely adopted by thousands of companies. During his tenure at Demandbase, he was known for fueling innovation, driving rapid growth, and creating a culture that won "Best-Places to Work" in the Bay Area for 7 consecutive years and Top 10 nationally through Glassdoor. Chris also won Marketing Executive of the year two consecutive years and was named in the Top10 SaaS CEOs in 2019. Before Demandbase, Chris co-founded a supply-chain software company called Supplybase which sold to i2 Technologies for $380 million.

Chris Golec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgolec/

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Channel99: https://www.channel99.com/

This show is brought to you by Channel99, a B2B marketing technology company helping clients get more out of their spend with AI-powered decision-making.

The Channel99 platform incorporates two key advancements: superior account identification and the first-of-its-kind B2B ad verification. This allows AI to precisely identify financial inefficiencies across a client's various marketing channels.

The platform then optimizes campaign and audience adjustments to automate workflows, maximize labor output, and significantly increase operational efficiency.

From high-growth mid-market businesses to global enterprises, Channel99 is a proven investment to accelerate pipeline growth and mitigate marketing investment risk.

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If you could eliminate one of the biggest roadblocks to successful project delivery in your organization today, what would it be and why?

Agility requires not only the ability to adapt to change but also the foresight to anticipate it. This means embracing data-driven insights and leveraging technology to navigate the complexities of modern project management.

Today, we're going to talk about how AI is transforming project management and enabling true agility in industries that haven't traditionally been known for their rapid pace of change. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Alan Mosca, Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan.

About Alan Mosca

Alan Mosca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitbix/

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Are you getting lots of leads, but never enough good ones?
Agility requires not only the ability to adapt to change quickly, but also the foresight to anticipate what's coming next, whether that's top, middle, or bottom of the funnel in B2B lead generation.

Today, we're going to talk about why so many B2B marketers are still struggling with poor lead quality, and what they can do to fix it. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Derek Gerber, Director of Growth B2B at Power Digital.

About Derek Gerber

With +15 years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, Derek Gerber is a passionate and results-driven growth executive who excels at developing diverse remote teams and executing sophisticated business strategies that lead to significant revenue growth. Recognized by Forbes, HubSpot, and other industry leaders for his ability to deliver impactful solutions, Derek has consistently grown revenue for technology companies, heightened brand visibility, and generated compelling content.

At Power Digital as Director of Growth B2B, Derek drives client success and growth by implementing a scalable ABM approach that aligns with complex client sales cycles to accelerate pipeline impact. Derek has developed new B2B frameworks for Power Digital that drive 70% growth in results. He is also spearheading the development and incorporation of ethical AI standards at Power Digital.

Derek Gerber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekgerber/

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Is the Chief Marketing Officer becoming the Chief Market Officer? Are CMOs now responsible not just for messaging to the market, but for actively shaping and creating it?

Agility requires not just reacting to market changes, but anticipating them and creating the future you want to see. It demands a deep understanding of customer needs, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies.

Today, we're going to talk about the evolving role of the CMO in a world of rapidly advancing technology, increasing customer expectations, and the ever-present need for agile marketing strategies. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Monica Kumar, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Extreme Networks.

About Monica Kumar

Monica Kumar is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Extreme Networks, leading the company's go-to-market strategy and global marketing organization focused on initiatives that elevate the company's brand and unique value proposition to drive customer and revenue growth.

Monica Kumar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakumar2/

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Extreme Networks: https://www.extremenetworks.com/

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Is your organization truly AI-powered, or are you just slapping a little GenAI onto existing processes?

Agility requires embracing experimentation and empowering teams to rapidly iterate, especially when integrating transformative technologies like AI. It also demands a culture that views failure as a learning opportunity, not a setback.

Today, we're going to talk about how to build a culture of AI innovation from the bottom up, empowering every employee to leverage its power. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Michael Domanic, Head of AI at UserTesting.

About Michael Domanic

Michael Domanic is the Head of AI at UserTesting, where he leads the company's AI transformation efforts. His work focuses on driving enterprise-wide adoption of AI to unlock meaningful business value. Michael partners closely with cross-functional leaders to embed AI into core workflows, foster a culture of innovation, and scale AI fluency across the global organization. In addition to his focus on internal transformation, he works alongside the Product team to shape an AI-forward product strategy that keeps UserTesting at the forefront of innovation. With nearly a decade of experience in artificial intelligence, Michael brings a pragmatic, impact-driven approach to helping companies move beyond the hype and realize the full potential of AI.

Michael Domanic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldomanic/

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