In this episode of The eCommerce Practitioners Podcast, Vikram Saxena sits down with Joe Tarragano, a seasoned digital leader whose career spans finance, eBay, and pharmaceuticals, to explore what it really takes to drive transformation through product strategy, marketplace building, and AI-driven innovation.
Joe shares hard-earned lessons from navigating customer readiness, managing large product portfolios, and creating commercial impact through technology—plus why quick wins, continuous learning, and surrounding yourself with smart people matter more than ever.
From the complexities of supply-demand balance in marketplaces to the fundamentals of execution in corporate change, this episode is a playbook for anyone leading digital evolution in high-growth environments.
What you’ll learn:
• Why understanding customer readiness is key to closing deals
• How to build and scale marketplaces effectively
• The value of early wins in long-term digital transformation
• When and how to apply AI for product and process velocity
• Why execution basics still matter in digital strategy
• The role of continuous learning and adaptability
• How smart teams accelerate innovation and growth
🎙️ Hosted by Vikram Saxena, Founder & CEO of BetterCommerce
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