Beyond the Brief
Beyond the Brief
Podcast Description
The Beyond the Brief podcast connects with the world's most interesting marketers to dig into where they find unique insights and work through real-world problems on their path to producing great work that works.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes in marketing strategy, brand development, and cultural impact, with episode examples including discussions on brand reimagination at major companies like Starbucks and the importance of the human experience in advertising, showcasing diverse perspectives on creating effective marketing.

The Beyond the Brief podcast connects with the world’s most interesting marketers to dig into where they find unique insights and work through real-world problems on their path to producing great work that works.
Summary
Join us as Alexis Crowell, Chief Marketing Officer & General Manager of the Americas at Axelera AI, shares details about her rich international career, insights into leadership, AI, and cultural nuances in global markets, and how to build successful businesses. Discover how her diverse experiences shape her approach to innovation and market strategy.
Keywords
AI, leadership, global markets, business strategy, innovation, cultural intelligence, inference technology, community building, tech industry, Beyond the Brief
Key topics
Alexis Crowell’s international career journey
The role of cultural understanding in global markets
AI inference technology and edge computing
Building community and partnerships in tech
Leadership lessons from a global tech executive
Guest Name – Alexis Crowell
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alexis Crowell
04:26 Alexis’s Journey and Career Path
09:14 Lessons from Sports and Resilience
12:00 Transitioning from Intel to Axelera AI
18:11 Understanding the Market and Customer Needs
24:01 Building Community and Partnerships
27:34 Cultural Nuances in Global Marketing
32:20 The Future of Inference in AI
38:56 Understanding AI’s Role in Business
44:11 Navigating AI Implementation Challenges
49:16 Reflections on Career and Growth
Resources
Axelera AI – https://www.Axelera.ai
Ohio Northern University – https://www.onu.edu
University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business – https://www.katz.pitt.edu
Intel – https://www.intel.com
Guest link
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiscrowell

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