Retail Re:Mix Stories
Retail Re:Mix Stories
Podcast Description
Retail Re:Mix Stories cuts through the noise. No scripts, no sugarcoating — just real, behind-the-scenes conversations with the people redefining what retail can be. These are the builders, the breakers, and the bold thinkers carving their own path.Each episode gets you up close and personal with the people behind the brands you know, sharing untold stories — the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that completely shifted their journey. These aren’t just business leaders — they’re the ones shaping the future with a massively transformative purpose at the core of everything they do.No fluff, just raw, unfiltered conversations that will make you rethink what it really takes to succeed.Retail Re:Mix Stories is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community and event series designed for senior retail and e-commerce leaders rewriting the rules of the game — powered by Fynd, an AI-first commerce platform helping 300+ brands worldwide automate everything from design to delivery for seamless retail experiences
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of innovation, resilience, and disruption within the retail industry, featuring topics such as redefining consumer experiences and the evolution of non-alcoholic beverages. For example, the debut episode highlights Erika Blazeviciute Doyle's journey in creating Drink Dry, exploring challenges faced in a traditional industry and the importance of personal narrative in business.
Retail Re:Mix Stories cuts through the noise. No scripts, no sugarcoating — just real, behind-the-scenes conversations with the people redefining what retail can be. These are the builders, the breakers, and the bold thinkers carving their own path.
Each episode gets you up close and personal with the people behind the brands you know, sharing untold stories — the risks, the setbacks, and the moments that completely shifted their journey. These aren’t just business leaders — they’re the ones shaping the future with a massively transformative purpose at the core of everything they do.
No fluff, just raw, unfiltered conversations that will make you rethink what it really takes to succeed.
Retail Re:Mix Stories is part of Retail Re:Mix, a community and event series designed for senior retail and e-commerce leaders rewriting the rules of the game — powered by Fynd, an AI-first commerce platform helping 300+ brands worldwide automate everything from design to delivery for seamless retail experiences
What does it take to lead one of the world’s most respected fintech companies in a region that’s still defining its next decade of growth?
In this episode of Retail Re:Mix Stories, we sit down with Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen, to unpack a journey that’s anything but linear — from growing up in the UK, to launching a coffee subscription startup, dabbling in crypto, and now building future-facing infrastructure across the MENA region.But this isn’t just a story about payments.
It’s about building smart systems, spotting patterns in emerging markets, and choosing clarity over chaos — both at work and at home. Daumantas reflects on the kind of leadership that prioritizes long-term impact over short-term hype, and how he creates space for balance, family, and giving back — without compromising ambition.
If you’re thinking about how to scale with purpose, stay sharp in fast-evolving industries, or lead with calm in the middle of complexity — this one’s for you.
About your guest, Daumantas Grigaravicius
Daumantas Grigaravicius, is the Head of Middle East at Adyen, leading the company’s regional strategy and growth from Dubai. With a background that spans private banking, entrepreneurship, and crypto, Domantas brings a rare mix of operational depth and strategic clarity.
About Adyen
Adyen is a global financial technology platform powering seamless payments for some of the world’s leading brands — from Uber to H&M. Known for its unified commerce infrastructure, Adyen enables businesses to accept payments, protect revenue, and manage financial data across channels and geographies. In the Middle East, Adyen is helping drive the future of commerce by combining global scale with local expertise.
About your host, Dharmendra Mehta
Dharmendra is the Managing Director, MEA at Fynd and a retail-tech veteran with 20+ years. From startups to global giants, he’s all about bold moves, smarter tech, and building brands that mean business.
Retail Re:Mix Stories is a part of Retail Re:Mix, a community of innovators transforming the retail landscape.
This podcast is powered by Fynd, an AI-first unified commerce platform that has transformed retail experiences for over helping 300+ brands.
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