The Microsoft Frontier Partners podcast brings you inside the transformation happening across the partner ecosystem as organizations evolve into the next generation of Frontier Firms. Each episode explores real stories of reinvention—how leaders are rethinking their operating models, reimagining customer value, and embracing AI to push beyond traditional boundaries.
Through candid conversations with innovators across the industry, we uncover the mindsets, capabilities, and breakthroughs shaping an AI‑first future. Whether it’s navigating new business architectures, experimenting with intelligent agents, or scaling modern go‑to‑market motions, this is where today’s frontier builders share how they’re redefining what’s possible.
If you’re ready to understand the forces reshaping the partner landscape—and hear firsthand from the people leading the way—this is your place to explore the edge of what comes next.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn community at https://aka.ms/AmericasPartnerLinkedIn.
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The Microsoft Frontier Partners podcast brings you inside the transformation happening across the partner ecosystem as organizations evolve into the next generation of Frontier Firms. Each episode explores real stories of reinvention—how leaders are rethinking their operating models, reimagining customer value, and embracing AI to push beyond traditional boundaries.
Through candid conversations with innovators across the industry, we uncover the mindsets, capabilities, and breakthroughs shaping an AI‑first future. Whether it’s navigating new business architectures, experimenting with intelligent agents, or scaling modern go‑to‑market motions, this is where today’s frontier builders share how they’re redefining what’s possible.
If you’re ready to understand the forces reshaping the partner landscape—and hear firsthand from the people leading the way—this is your place to explore the edge of what comes next.
Join the conversation on our LinkedIn community at https://aka.ms/AmericasPartnerLinkedIn.
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On this episode of No Slides Attached, Helane Cohen and Fede Pacheco are joined by Rob Want from Avanade, our Retail Partner of the Year. Rob shares insights on the integration of AI to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations, plus the importance of data security to guarantee customer loyalty. Later Helane and Fede welcome Ricardo Belmar, a prominent retail influencer and host of the Retail Razor Show. They highlight the critical role of data in retail, focusing on its impact on shopper experiences, agile supply chains, and empowered workforces.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Some questions we ask:
Resources:
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Microsoft Industry Clouds | Retail
Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative
Opportunities to optimize retail operations with AI
Envisioning Webinars: AI for Retail Listing Page
Retail sales bootcamp | On Demand
Retail Marketing Campaigns for partners
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