Yotewo™ Podcast #25 $60M Transformations – Julia Sanzharova

Yotewo™ Podcast #25 M Transformations – Julia Sanzharova

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin had a chat with Julia Sanzharova, a digital transformation leader with over $60M in managed innovation programs across global FMCG companies. Julia shares her experience driving large-scale transformation projects, the pitfalls of digitalisation, and what it really takes to modernise enterprise systems.

Highlights from the Episode

  • What SaaS transformation programs really are
  • The hardest parts of driving innovation in FMCG
  • Common pitfalls companies face in digitalisation
  • How to ensure tech initiatives translate into business value
  • What’s often misunderstood about working with enterprise clients
  • Julia’s approach to leading and empowering cross-functional teams
  • Why hiring tech talent remains a challenge in transformation programs
  • Julia’s take on AI and its role in modern business
  • The impact of AI on the job market
  • Which verticals will be most disrupted by AI
  • The mindset shift from managing projects to leading digital transformations

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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