Contributors

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Andra Muntean

Andra Muntean is the new host of the Discovered podcast.

Bringing her expertise as a Senior Marketing Manager for EMEA at Athos Commerce, Andra operates at the intersection of global business strategy, e-commerce, and regional market dynamics. She has spent her career discovering the critical trends and customer insights that drive high-level business growth across diverse markets.

On the podcast, Andra draws on this front-line experience to lead compelling conversations with innovators, leaders, and thinkers. Join her as she uncovers the stories, strategies, and next-generation ideas that are shaping the future of commerce and technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andramuntean/

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Chuck Haling

Chuck is a CEO and operator specializing in private equity-backed SaaS businesses navigating growth, transition, and scale. He focuses on the operational work that often determines whether companies can move successfully through inflection points: rebuilding GTM models, integrating acquisitions, aligning teams around how the business sells and delivers, and clarifying investments that create enterprise value.

Across roles as CEO, President, and Operating Partner, Chuck has worked with founders, boards, investors, and executive teams to simplify operating models, improve commercial performance, and build stronger accountability. His experience spans commerce, data, and AI-enabled platforms, with a consistent focus on pipeline quality, conversion, retention, and execution that shows up in the numbers.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckhaling/
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Dave Morrissey

Dave Morrissey is a leading authority on digital growth and the mindset of successful scaling. He brings 15 years of experience from the forefront of Big Tech, including leading the Retail and E-commerce team at TikTok and helping scale major brands at Meta. Now a celebrated consultant and strategic keynote speaker, he recently released his book, “Grow Like Tech,” which unearths the playbooks for world-class business expansion.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisseydave/

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Howard Sobel

Howard Sobel is a results-driven sales and channel leader with over 15 years of experience building profitable retail partnerships and driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth for brands. Known as a strategic relationship builder, Howard has cultivated long-term partnerships with decision-makers at top retailers including Walmart, Target, Costco, and Bed Bath & Beyond. His expertise lies in using data to secure key on-shelf placements and scaling distribution to over 2,000 brick-and-mortar stores. Today, he’ll be discussing how brands can truly discover growth in the competitive world of retail.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardjsobel/

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Jacob Bennett

Jacob Bennett, Account Director at Addesu, is a data-driven digital marketer who combines a background in computer science and analytics with nearly eight years of paid media experience . He specializes in helping brands move beyond vanity metrics like ROAS to connect clicks to real, measurable business value . By leveraging automation and deep data rigor, Jacob focuses on building profitable, long-term acquisition strategies rooted in first-party data and CRM integration .

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-bennett-08b53a17a/

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Jordan Brannon

Jordan Brannon is President and Co-Founder of Coalition Technologies, a leading digital marketing and ecommerce agency helping D2C and B2B brands grow online.

With nearly a decade of experience supporting brands across ecommerce and digital marketing, Jordan is passionate about the future of the web and the role it plays in shaping how people discover, connect, shop, and build businesses. He brings a forward-looking perspective on digital transformation, AI, search, and the evolving relationship between technology and everyday life.

At Coalition Technologies, Jordan works at the intersection of innovation and practical growth, helping brands navigate what is changing now while staying grounded in the fundamentals that continue to drive long-term success.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbrannon/