Business interviews

The current scenario is a welcoming space for entrepreneurs and startups. The rapid technology adoption has resulted in the exponential growth of startups across the industries. This has also increased the competition and as we all know, establishing a business and driving its growth is not an easy task. It needs a lot of inspiration, confidence, leadership qualities, and empathy. If you are someone looking to understand the business world through the experiences of different recognized business leaders, then these interviews are for you. Here is a list of business interviews published on different digital media platforms. These entrepreneurs can be a source of inspiration and empowerment.

Prabhakar Raghavan

Company: Google

Industry: Internet, Technology

Prabhakar Raghavan is the Senior Vice President at Google. Before joining Google, Prabhakar led Yahoo, the popular web services provider and he has experience of more than 20 years in algorithms, web search, and databases. 

In an interview with Wired, Prabhakar where he clears that he is not the CEO of the company, Prabhakar says that he runs search, ads, commerce, maps, and other significant business hands of Google. Being a pro in science, Prabhakar explains why he chose to work in management. Prabhakar shares his career experiences along with describing new innovations that Google is trying to include in its search engine. Prabhakar also reveals third-party cookie tracking and the tech giant’s role in it. Further, Prabhakar adds about his relationship with the CEO of Google and also mentions how he has a bright vision for the maps that will include 3D models and AR. Find the full interview here.

Isabel Schnabel 

Company: European Central Bank 

Industry: Finance and Banking

Isabel Schnabel is a member of ECB’s Executive Board. She is a recognized and experienced researcher and leader in the financial and banking sector. 

In this interview, Isabel Schnabel talks about the economic outlook of the ECB and shares the developments made by the bank in relation to the pandemic. She asserts that the financial condition will fluctuate according to the state of the economy and key drivers. Isabel confidently answers the twisting and repeated questions on PEPP (Pandemic Emergency Purchase Programme), inflation targets, and the impact of financial conditions on the yield curve. Read the full interview here.

Raghuraman Ramamurthy 

Company: Rapid Acceleration Partners Inc

Industry: Computer Software

Raghuraman Ramamurthy is the founder and CEO of Rapid Acceleration Partners Inc. Prior to launching RAP, he worked with Barry-Wehmiller. Raghuraman is a recognized leader who is passionately driving digital transformation through automation solutions. 

In the interview, Raghuraman shares his and the company’s journey from the initial phase. He says that the company was born out of a mission to overcome the challenges that enterprises faced in employing their intelligent automation initiatives. He describes the unique innovations that set RAP apart from other competitors and the company’s customer-centric approach. Raghuraman also outlines his views on the RPA and AI-driven future of the industry. Here’s the full interview. 

Esra Beyzadeoglu

Company: Hepsiburada

Industry: Internet, E-Commerce

Esra Beyzadeoglu is the Chief People and Culture Officer at Hepsiburada, an e-marketplace company in Turkey. With more than 21 years of experience in technology, digital transformation, project management, and other related fields, Esra leads the company with confidence. This inspiring entrepreneur shares her journey and the challenges faced as a woman business leader in the industry. Esra states that a transformational leader should be able to continuously learn and innovate. As a woman leader herself, Esra imparts some great experiences and advice for emerging women leaders. Read the interview here. 

Kimberly O’Loughlin

Company: Therapy Brands

Industry: Computer Software, Healthcare

Kimberley O’Loughlin is the CEO of Therapy Brands, a fully integrated Practice Management and EHR solutions provider in the healthcare sector. Kimberley is a recognized leader in the healthcare industry and has immense experience in driving innovation in the industry. 

In the interview with IndustryWired, Kimberley speaks about the challenges the company had to go through during the Covid-19 crisis. She states that as Therapy brands work with mental and behavioral health, the pandemic resulted in heightened demand for their services. Kimberley shares how the company is aiming to reach new heights in the future and how they are evolving as a brand according to the rapid changes in the industry.  Find the full interview here.

Madhav Sheth

Company: Realme

Industry: Internet, Technology

Madhav Sheth is the Vice President of Realme India and CEO of Realme India and Europe. He is a global business leader with immense experience in the electronics and smartphone industry. His leadership has led the smartphone brand to reach different heights in a short time. 

While speaking to the Economic Times, Madhav Sheth throws light on the product and development roadmap of Realme during the Covid-19 pandemic. He shares how the brand will be focusing on best value products, 5G, exploring AIOT business, and also initiating more expansions and online engagements to grow into the top smartphone brands in India. Here’s the full interview. 

Jonathan Gur

Company: Ion Enterprises 

Industry: Environmental Services

Jonathan Gur is the CEO of IoN Enterprises, which deals with sustainable water conditioning technologies. As the President and CEO, Jonathan leads the company and has exceptional experience and expertise in the water treatment sector spanning over 30 years. 

In an interview with IndustryWired, Jonathan speaks about one of the company’s brand solutions, ScaleBuster, and how it enables safe water conditioning. Being an industry leader now for many years, ScaleBuster is a unique innovation that has garnered immense appreciation d=from the users. Jonathan shares the future plans of the company and its journey of overcoming the challenges. Here’s the complete interview.