Behind the Growth
Not everyone makes the news. But behind every growth-driving experience, product, and transformation are experts who shaped the outcome.
Behind the Growth is a podcast for digital leaders and those aspiring to become one.
Each episode celebrates remarkable individuals, and our candid conversations focus on their struggles, wins, and lessons learned you won’t find anywhere else.
Podcasting since 2023 • 73 episodes
Behind the Growth
Latest Episodes
Mohammad Yousaf on the First 90 Days of Transformation
Mohammad Yousaf, Chief of Operations and Technology at National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, joins host Mudassar Malik to discuss how trust, alignment, and disciplined technology choices drive lasting transformation in financial services.&nb...
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Episode 71
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35:49
Rohit Prabhakar on Evolving From AI Add-Ons to AI-Native Systems
Rohit Prabhakar, Global Head of Experiences & Capabilities at Visa, joins Mudassar Malik on Behind the Growth to explore how leaders can move from AI add-ons to AI-native marketing ecosystems that deliver hyper-personalized experiences at s...
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Episode 70
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31:30
Valerie McMurtry on Corporate Partnerships Creating Social Value
Valerie McMurtry, President & CEO of Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada, joins Mudassar Malik on Behind the Growth to discuss how purpose-driven leadership, data, and partnerships are reshaping outcomes for children and youth in care. Draw...
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Episode 69
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38:52
Brian Shickluna on How Legacy Mindset Limits Tech Teams
Brian Shickluna, Director of Software Engineering at Staples Canada, joins Mudassar Malik on Behind the Growth to unpack the leadership principles and organizational design strategies that have shaped his career. Drawing on experience from star...
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Episode 68
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28:29
Naresh Babu on When Legacy Cores Become Black Boxes
Naresh Babu, AI Technology Leader and Digital Transformation Specialist at mobileLIVE, joins Mudassar Malik to unpack the tough decisions behind core banking modernization. Together, they explore how leaders can balance customer demands, operat...
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Episode 67
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28:44