What does it take to launch a new business inside one of the world’s largest financial institutions? Vineeth Subramanyam, Managing Director, Global Head of Spring by Citi, shares the story behind creating and scaling Spring, a platform designed to unlock enterprise value for Citi’s customers. He explains how the team identified the opportunity, overcame the challenges of innovating within a global bank, and built a business that balances customer needs with Citi’s scale.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:51) - Welcome Vineeth
• (01:24) - What is Spring by Citi?
• (02:00) - What is the story behind the name Spring?
• (02:40) - What were the hurdles for getting initiative buy-in, and how were they overcome?
• (04:04) - What success metrics and key financial indicators show enhanced enterprise value?
• (05:51) - How did you know tough decisions were paying off?
• (08:49) - What do enterprise leaders expect from a new payments provider, and how will it shift?
• (10:58) - What advice would you give your past self regarding making tough decisions?
• (14:52) - Thanks & Outro

What does it take to rebuild a brand and bring it into the mainstream? Amy Taylor, CEO of Zevia, shares how she joined the company at a pivotal moment and led its transformation into a household name. Drawing on lessons from her time as Red Bull’s CMO, including the high-stakes Stratos Project, Taylor reveals how she identified what was holding Zevia back and charted a bold new course for growth.

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:51) - Welcome Amy
• (01:32) - What were your top priorities when you took over at Zevia?
• (04:14) - What ways of thinking consistently help you make tough calls?
• (06:08) - How do you make sure your decisions align with your financial objectives?
• (08:13) - What pivotal decisions did you have to make as part of the Red Bull Stratos team?
• (11:44) - How has your approach to making high stakes decisions changed?
• (13:53) - Thanks & Outro