It’s time for a gear change as we’re joined once again by Max Cavazzini, the EMEA Lead for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS).In this light conversation, we touch on:Why you shouldn’t be afraid to share your dataThe power of having your data in one placeMaking sure you collect the right data at the right momentAutonomous driving will make life easierPlus, we get to know a bit about Max’s personal life, including his love of his pizza over and, as always, his dream road trip.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Working backwards from the customer to the tech
Max Cavazzini, EMEA Lead for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS), joins us in the studio to unpack the realities of digital transformation.Since joining AWS in 2018, Max has led the Industry Specialists and Solutions team, helping customers invent and innovate at scale in the cloud.We cover:How AWS began – and why it’s more than just servers in the skyThe real benefits of AWS-hosted solutionsWhy customers are “beautifully dissatisfied”How to work backwards from the customer to the technologyThe art of seeing through your customers’ eyesWhy you should focus on long, durable needsHow agentic AI is transforming customer experienceUsing AI to eliminate low-value, repetitive work…and much more.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast helping you navigate the fast-changing world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gear Change: Making sure the price is right
In this gear change episode of Drivetime, we catch up with Nick King, Insight Director at Autotrader, returns to bust myths and talk pricing strategy.Nick shares why getting the price right is critical for minimising margin loss, and how AutoTrader helps retailers do just that.Plus, we get a glimpse of his more personal side, including: - His love of indie music - His dream road trip - The piece of tech he can’t live withoutGear Change episodes are short bonus clips from our main interviews, giving you a chance to get to know our guests on a more personal level.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Making tech easy for our customers and their customers
In this episode of Drivetime, we’re joined by self-confessed petrolhead Nick King, Insight Director at Autotrader, the UK’s largest online automotive marketplace.From the future of electric vehicles to the lessons hidden in mystery shops, Nick shares a wealth of insight drawn from decades in the industry and AutoTrader’s vast pool of data.We cover:· Making EV adoption feel easy (and why that matters)· The lasting ripple effect of the pandemic on used car sales· Why the best technology always feels “obvious” in hindsight· What mystery shops reveal about today’s retail experience· The debate: how much detail should go into your vehicle listings?· How Autotrader is optimising ads for AI-driven search· The power of reframing the EV conversation for customers …and plenty more along the way.Tune in for practical takeaways and forward-thinking ideas from one of the best in the business.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast that helps you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gear change: How to use AI in a meaningful way
Andy Gray returns to Drivetime for this week’s gear change episode, and he’s joined by Kortical co-founder of Barbara “Babs” Johnson. This future-focused episode covers: How Andy persuaded Babs to join Kortical (being her brother definitely helped!) The best action you can take to stop AI stealing your job How to use AI in a meaningful way The future of agentic AI and robotics How AI will automate the final 20% of tasks to unlock revenue gains And just for fun, we swap dream road trip stories and the ultimate driving playlists. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The global auto tech podcast that breaks down the latest in automotive innovation and shows you how it can transform your business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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