Overdose Presents
Overdose & Chill: Live
Overdose & Chill: Live brings you a diverse series of genuine business & commerce chats, with no ‘sales pitch’ or ‘hard sell’ BS. Tune in weekly for fresh interviews with the innovators, leaders and drivers behind successful brands known for disrupting their industries and leveraging technology, data and insight to drive their businesses to new heights through connected customer-centric commerce experiences.
#063 : Anna Samkova @ The PAS Group Limited
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Anna Samkova @ The PAS Group Limited. Overdose’s CEO, Todd Welling and Anna will discuss growth challenges & successes, eCommerce & marketing strategy, digital solutions and the strategic ways The PAS Group has navigated through the difficulties the pandemic has posed.
#062 : Sonal Puri @ Webscale Networks
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Sonal Puri CEO @ Webscale Networks. Overdose's Andrew Potkewitz and Sonal will discuss growth, continual innovation and expansion, the evolution of the commerce landscape, challenges & successes, and strategies to scale successfully.
#061 : Rabi Hasnabi @ Bata Group
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Rabi Hasnabi Country Manager @ Bata Group Singapore & Philippines. Overdose’s Managing Director, Southeast Asia Iestyn Keyes and Rabi Hasnabi will discuss the ways Bata has quickly adapted to changes in the marketplace, seized potential growth opportunities and talk around some of the challenges & successes Bata has experienced over the past year.
#060 : Kelly Goetsch @ commercetools
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the indefatigable Kelly Goetsch, Cheif Product Officer @ commercetools. Overdose's Andrew Potkewitz and Kelly will discuss headless & composable commerce, continual innovation and expansion, the evolution of the commerce landscape, challenges & successes, and strategies for successful growth.
#059 : Matt Porter @ Kokatat
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Matt Porter @ Kokatat. Matt is Product Manager at Kokatat, an innovative, world-renowned paddle sports gear and apparel brand based in California. Keith Karlick (Overdose Seattle's Director of Strategy) and Matt will discuss continual innovation and expansion, the evolution of the commerce landscape, challenges and successes, and strategies for successful growth.
#058 : Mandy Tomlinson @ Laybuy
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Mandy Tomlinson General Manager @ Laybuy. Overdose’s Managing Director Jodi Irving and Mandy will discuss continual innovation and expansion, and the position of a global leader in deferred payment technology.
#057 : Lina Calabria @ Bellroy
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with legend Lina Calabria, Co-Founder & COO @ Bellroy, a premium Australian accessories brand. CEO Todd Welling and Lina will discuss entrepreneurship, growth, challenges, the impact of the pandemic on the accessories space, and strategies for success in the new global commerce landscape.
#056 : Lindsay Moore @ Marketplacer
On this session of Chill, we chat with the great Lindsay Moore, Vice President of Partnerships & Customer Success @ Marketplacer about growth & global expansion, the commerce & marketplace landscape, the impact of the pandemic, and what role marketplaces will have going forward.
#055 : Megan Blissick @ Signifyd
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Senior Partner Manager Megan Blissick @ Signifyd. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Megan will discuss growth, global expansion, the impact of the pandemic on the fraud and shipping/delivery space, and protection strategies for the holiday season.
#054 : Stephen Wright @ Crate & Barrel
This week on Chill, we chat with Stephen Wright @ Crate & Barrel about growth, global expansion, entering new markets, the impact of the pandemic on the homewares space, and strategies for success in the new global commerce landscape.
#053 : Thomas Gottheil @ Frontastic
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with veteran tech entrepreneur Thomas Gottheil @ Frontastic about the rise of Headless & Composable commerce, entrepreneurship, growth challenges & successes, ecommerce & marketing strategy, digital solutions, trends & approaches through pandemic recovery.
#052 : David Janovic @ RJ Living
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great David Janovic @ RJ Living. Overdose Melbourne's Laura Jackson and David will discuss entrepreneurship, growth challenges & successes, ecommerce & marketing strategy, digital solutions, trends & approaches through pandemic recovery.
#051 : Sam Penny @ Cheese Therapy
This week episode of Chill, we’ll chat with the indefatigable Sam Penny @ Cheese Therapy about entrepreneurship, growth challenges & successes, ecommerce & marketing strategy, digital solutions, trends & approaches through pandemic recovery, and their mutual passion for all things cheese.
#050 : Jonny Blake @ BigCommerce
In this episode of Chill, we chat with Jonny Blake, Channel Account Manager @ BigCommerce. Overdose’s Strategy Director for North America, Keith Karlick, and Jonny discuss ecommerce tech ecosystems, BigCommerce updates, growth challenges and successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends and strategies through pandemic recovery.
#049 : Neel Bhatt @ Shopify Plus
This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Neel Bhatt @ Shopify Plus. Overdose’s Iestyn Keyes and Neel will discuss ecommerce tech ecosystems, Shopify updates, growth challenges & successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends & strategies through pandemic recovery.
#048 : Nick Lyford @ Rembrandt Menswear
On this episode of Chill, Overdose’s Jodi Irving and the great Nick Lyford @ Rembrandt Menswear will discuss, growth, challenges and successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends and strategies through pandemic recovery.
#047 : Jim Lofgren @ Nosto
On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with the venerable Jim Lofgren @ Nosto who recently acquired UGC platform Stackla. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Jim will discuss growth, the ecomm/tech landscape, post-pandemic trends, personalization, UGC, and what areas merchants should focus on leading up to the holiday season.
#046: Stacey Head @ she wear
This week on Chill, Overdose’s Elliot Schoemaker and Stacey Head @ she wear will discuss entrepreneurship, growth challenges & successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends & strategies through pandemic recovery.
#045 : Ali Afzalirad @ BigCommerce
In this Chill episode, Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and ecomm legend Ali Afzalirad will discuss BigCommerce's growth and roadmap, the rise of headless/composable solutions, ecomm trends and strategies, and more.
#044 : Ryan Powell @ Whiplash Fulfillment
On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with legend Ryan Powell @ Whiplash Fulfillment (formerly Port Logistics Group). Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Whiplash, Ryan is a logistics powerhouse with a wealth of knowledge in the space.
#043 : Hilary Murdock @ Threekit
On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with the great Hilary Murdock @ Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality. As Senior Director & Head of Product Marketing at Threekit, Hilary is an industry veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge to a very exciting space.
#042 : Curt Carpenter @ Lekker Home
Today on Chill, we're chatting with the wonderful Curt Carpenter, Co-Founder and Principal @ Lekker Home
From tailblock grinds to dovetail joints, we'll cover Curt's rise from rad suburban skater, to purveyor of modern design.
#041 : Derrick Dinglasan @ OPTE
Today on Chill, we’ll chat with ecom pioneer Derrick Dinglasan @ OPTE.
Overdose’s Albert Liu and Derrick will chat about startups, digital experience and transformation, DTC & Wholesale strategy, CPG, and the digital landscape for beauty/health/wellness brands.
#040 : Ben Marks @ Shopware
Today on Chill, we’ll chat with the indefatigable Ben Marks @ Shopware about growth, international expansion, ecosystem, composable/headless commerce, omnichennel, and much more...
#039 : Meghan Stabler @ BigCommerce
Today on Chill, we’ll chat with legend Meghan Stabler @ BigCommerce about Product Marketing, growth, innovation, and how BigCommerce is changing the way tech works with partners and clients as they grow their global footprint.
#038 : Mate Prgin @ Enzuzo
Today on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Mate Prgin @ Enzuzo. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz will chat with Mate about Data Privacy, GDPR, CCPA, and how to get compliant and protect your brand.
#037 : Lindy Crea @ ReCharge
Today on Chill, we chat with the wonderful Lindy Crea @ ReCharge Payments about the accelerated rise of subscription during Covid, rolling out subscription offerings, Shopify's new integrated checkout, and more...
#036 : Dov Kaufmann @ Tolstoy
In this episode of Chill, we chat with the great Dov Kaufmann @ Tolstoy. One of the coolest techs we've seen in quite a while, Tolstoy is "next level" when it comes to on-site engagement. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Dov discuss entrepreneurship, growth, engagement, video journeys, guided selling, and more...
#035 : Michele Landis @ Accessible360
Today on Chill, we chat with Michele Landis from Accessible360 and discuss ADA, WCAG, threat letters, legal action, and how to get websites compliant.
#034 : Suzie Young @ Signet
Today on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Suzie Young from Signet about B2B and B2C commerce, leveraging content & an innovative tech-stack to drive personalised experiences, and how to stand out in 2021.
#033 : Jory Benerofe @ Vineyard Vines
We chatted with legend Jory Benerofe of Vineyard Vines. Currently Vice President of Creative Strategy, Jory has been with Vineyard Vines for nearly 20 years and has been an integral part of the brand's success. Jory and Overdose Americas MD Gary Benerofe discussed brand strategy, growth, challenges, successes, and what omni-channel retail looks like in 2021.
#032 : Kevin Wordon @ Adobe
In this Chill episode, Overdose’s Brisbane MD, Elliot Schoemaker, chats with Adobe’s illustrious Head of Customer Strategy, Kevin Wordon, discussing growth, challenges, successes, marketing channels, marketing automation, and key strategies for 2021.
#031 : John-David Klausner @ Yotpo
Today on Chill, we're chatting with legend John-David Klausner from Yotpo about UGC, growth, ecom ecosystem, partnerships, challenges, successes, and key strategies for 2021.
#030 : Alicia Radabaugh @ 11 Honoré
In this Chill episode, Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz chats with ecommerce powerhouse Alicia Radabaugh, covering growth, digital transformation, marketing, operations, the partner ecosystem, and what's on tap for 2021.
#029 : Dylan Brennan @ Kitchen Things
In this Chill episode, Overdose Auckland MD Jodi Irving chats with Dylan Brennan, eCommerce & Digital Marketing Manager @ Kitchen Things, covering growth, omnichannel marketing, the evolution of marketing in Covid, and what we can expect to see in 2021.
#028 : Alin Vlad @ Otter Distribution
Today on Chill, we'll chat with Alin Vlad, CMO at Otter Distribution about growth, omnichannel commerce, the evolution of marketing in Covid, and what we'll see in 2021.
#027 : Kevin Small @ BGA Media Group
On Chill today, we'll chat with Kevin B. Small, President & Digital Quarterback at BGA Media Group.An ecommerce rainmaker, Kevin is the strategic mind behind the digital successes of many iconic brands.
#026 : Live Audit @ Mildred & Co.
Today on Chill, in our last Live Audit for the year, we're catching-up with Chris & Tamsin George from Mildred & Co., breaking down their lovingly-curated premium gift store.
#025 : Mikal Gilliat @ Trusted Media Brands
Today on Chill, Mikal Gilliat, Design Director at Trusted Media Brands, will be joining us. From its roots in the 1920's with Readers Digest, TMBI has grown into a huge depth of content & digital assets, and touched more lives than we can think of.
#024 : Live Audit @ Cygnet Perfumery
This week on Chill, we’ll be delivering live actionable insights for Cygnet Perfumery. Overdose digital strategy leaders Todd Welling, Jason Mun, and Vincent Corneille are catching up with Patrick Beggs of Pur Production to break down Cygnet’s SEO & digital marketing strategies for driving competitive outcomes in the scent & skincare space.
#023 : Live Audit @ Scratch
Today on Chill, Andrew Potkewitz, Jason Mun, and Vincent Corneille are catching up with Mike Halligan at Scratch to break down Scratch's SEO & digital marketing strategies for driving competitive outcomes in the premium pet food space.
#022 : Martyn Boddy @ Shopify Plus
Today on Chill, we'll be joined by Martyn Boddy, Head of Partnerships at Shopify Plus, the fast-growing ecommerce platform taking the world by storm. Please join us as we chat with Martyn about growth, tech challenges & successes, market trends, the ecommerce ecosystem, holiday prep, and what we can expect to see in 2021.
#021 : Tink Taylor @ Dotdigital
Today on Chill, we'll be joined by Tink Taylor, the Founder & President of dotdigital. Please join us as we chat about MarTech, the ecommerce ecosystem, growth, tech challenges & successes, market trends, and holiday prep.
#020 : Nick Macey @ Uncharted
Today on Chill, we'll be chewing the fat with Nick Macey, Founder of Uncharted, a global insurtech with a SaaS platform powering innovative underwriting and distribution.
#019 : Elizabeth Pilkington @ J. McLaughlin
Today on Chill, Elizabeth Pilkington, Vice President of Ecommerce at J.McLaughlin chats with Overdose's Managing Director for the Americas Gary Benerofe about adapting to the current retail landscape, "brick-to-click" challenges & successes, market trends, and holiday prep.
#018 : Hagen Meischner @ Shopify
Today on Chill, we'll be joined by Hagen Meischner of Shopify to chat about the ecommerce ecosystem, growth, tech challenges & successes, market trends, and holiday prep.
#017 : Jamie Sutton @ Omnisend
Today on Chill, we will be joined by Jamie Sutton of Omnisend to chat about the ecommerce ecosystem, growth, tech challenges & successes, market trends, and holiday prep.
#016 : Lachlan Bradford @ Funny Business Podcast
Today on Chill, we're being joined by Lachlan Bradford and exploring the lads epic journey on the Funny Business Podcast, driving engagement, hustling LinkedIn, learnings from some of the legends they've interviewed... and general good chats.
#015 : Lee Bissonnette @ Marc Fisher Footwear
Today on Chill, we will be joined by the illustrious Lee Bissonnette of Marc Fisher Footwear to chat about merchant challenges & successes, market trends, and holiday prep.
#014 : Heiko Eckert @ CYBEX
Today on Chill, we are joined by the great Heiko Eckert about how CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but also an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents.
#013 : Brianne West @ Ethique
Today on Chill, we are joined by the incredible Brianne West. Brianne is a pioneering Kiwi entrepreneur and the founder of Ethique – the world’s first zero-waste, full-range beauty & lifestyle brand.
#012 : John Ball @ Google
Today on Chill, we’re kicking off pushing out live across LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube with John Ball at Google, Managing Director ANZ of Customer Solutions. John is an intrepid explorer as well as a digital savant, and he tells some compelling stories of resilience and growth.
#011 : Alex Cleary @ Alpha60
#011 : Today on Overdose & Chill, our CEO, Todd, will catch up with Alex Cleary, Founder & Director of Alpha60. They discuss some epic insights on growing a market-resilient fashion brand, some great digital pivots, and watch out for their virtual in-store treasure hunt soon.
#010 : Emma McIlroy @ Wildfang
Today on Chill, we’re catching up with Emma Mcilroy, CEO @ Wildfang. Emma and Overdose’s Todd Welling will discuss all things digital commerce, omnichannel, expansion, and (of course) operating through Covid-19.
#009 : Kellie Burbidge @ Eat My Lunch
In the ninth of our Overdose & Chill live Instagram interviews, our CEO, Todd Welling, chats with Kellie Burbidge, General Manager at Eat My Lunch, about her journey, the challenges of scaling a business, managing change, and what’s on the horizon for the enterprise.
#008 : Emma Mearns @ Brittain Wynyard
Today on Chill, we’ll discuss with Emma Mearns from Brittain Wynyard the revolution of D2C ecommerce in their business, leveraging channels, working with global brands, and activating new markets.
#007 : Dan Fertig @ BigCommerce
In the next of our live Instagram Overdose & Chill interviews, our CEO Todd Welling talks with Dan Fertig, Head of Partnerships at BigCommerce, about his background, the BigCommerce journey to IPO, and what the future of SaaS Commerce looks like from the platform side.
#006 : Victor Castro @ Bonafide
Today on Chill, we talk to Victor Castro, soon to be Vice President of Growth & Digital Product at Bonafide Health, about the brand’s journey, the “big” conversation, and how they manage to maintain traction.
#005 : Daniel Höhnke @ Overdose Berlin
This week on Overdose & Chill Live, digital leader Daniel Höhnke from Overdose will be joining us for our fifth session to talk about supporting a rapidly growing portfolio of European and global brands.
#004 : Andy Mackie @ Asset Factory
In the fourth episode of our Overdose & Chill Live, we talk to Andy Mackie about how Asset Factory can help retailers of all sizes to maximise their online marketing, and he gives us an insight into the four key photography machines that create the magic.
#003 : Matt Jones @ Four Pillars Gin
In the third of our Overdose & Chill live Instagram interviews, we talk to Matt Jones, Co-Founder of Four Pillars, about the company’s journey, their modern Australian product, market challenges, and how they maximize their consumer experience.
#002 : Dion Roosenbrand @ NZ Muscle
We talk with Dion Roosenbrand – founder and CEO of NZ Muscle – about the company’s growth, risk-taking, the impact of Covid-19, the role of influencers in the marketing arena and how to achieve a good work/life balance.
#001 : Tom Franey @ Scotch & Soda
In the first of our Overdose & Chill live Instagram interviews, we talk to Tom Franey, Head of Ecommerce @ Scotch & Soda Australia, about his journey, what makes the brand unique, the impact of Covid-19, and how the company is managing customer retention.
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