Sounds of Innovation – WSQ 2025

Sounds of Innovation – WSQ 2025

A curated podcast of the boldest ideas and sharpest insights from Web Summit Qatar 2025. Dive into the key conversations shaping the future of tech, innovation, and business.

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February 27, 2025 17 mins

In a world where established firm at times find it easier to play it safe, how do we innovate boldly to stay ahead of the curve? Betsabeh Madani Hermann, Global Head of Research at Philips, reveals the 3 golden rules that have fuelled over a century of groundbreaking innovation—from inventing the lightbulb to transforming healthcare with AI. 

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As global ad spends topped 1 trillion dollars for the first time in 2024, it’s never been more important for brands to stand out from the crowd. But amidst such volatility, how exactly do you do that? Join Mark Weinstein, CMO of Hilton Hotels and Omnicom Advertising Group CEO, Troy Ruhanen, as they explore how brands can rise above the noise in times of uncertainty – to own the chaos instead of being owned by it. 

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February 27, 2025 18 mins

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and global competition intensifies, particularly with advancements from China, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up with the latest technologies—it demands strategic foresight, bold innovation, and flawless execution. Join Eiso Kant, CTO and Co-founder of Poolside, Ping Wu, CEO of Cresta & Daniyal Khan Investor at QIA for an engaging conversation on how to navigat...

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With funding for crypto startups increasing in the latter part of 2024, what is the outlook for 2025 and will this resurgence of financing continue? Listen to this session as we discuss further. 

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February 27, 2025 23 mins

What does it take to build a successful media brand in 2025? Join two titans of the industry to find out. Whether you’re one of the world’s leading media companies like The New York Times, or an audio giant with a quarter of a billion monthly active listeners like iHeartMedia, the challenges remain the same: building sustainable revenue models, meeting audiences where they are and competing for attention in today’...

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In our rush for innovation, we often mistake novelty for progress, discarding what already works in pursuit of the next big thing. But real solutions aren’t just new—they are intentional, rooted in true human needs, and built to last. Her Excellency Sheikha Hind challenges the cycle of disposable innovation and offers a new lens for entrepreneurs and changemakers: Prioritizing depth over speed, designing solutions that ...

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New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell sits down with the CEO of iHeartMedia Digital, Conal Byrne to discuss the power of narrative audio storytelling and its ability to move listeners emotionally, build brands, and change the way we all see the world. 

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In this episode of The Creators Cult, I talk with Kate Mansberger, Podcast Development Coordinator at iHeartMedia.We discuss how podcasters can develop their content and the fundamentals of launching a successful podcast.

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There are two versions of Motaz Azaiza. There is the one etched into the consciousness of millions, lens slung over his shoulder, eyes bloodshot, not just from sleepless nights, but from witnessing what no one should ever have to.The man who didn't just document Israel's genocide in Gaza, he became a portal, a lifeline, a resistance not of weapons, but of truth.But then there is the other Motaz.The one I met at the web summit in Do...

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