Growth Talks with Raffaele Gaito

Growth Talks with Raffaele Gaito

Welcome to Growth Talks, a podcast hosted by Raffaele Gaito, an entrepreneur, coach, and author. In this podcast, you'll discover valuable insights and inspiration from entrepreneurs, marketers, and creators around the globe. Each episode features in-depth conversations with guests, delving into their strategies, tactics, tips, tools, and recommended books for achieving success in their respective fields. If you enjoy the podcast, make sure to subscribe to stay updated on new episodes. 📚 Download the reading list with all the books mentioned by our guests: https://gaito.link/gtbooks 🧲 Check out my lead generation course, watch it for free on Skillshare: https://gaito.link/skillshare

Episodes

July 12, 2025 26 mins
In this episode of Growth Talks, I sit down with Rory Flynn, entrepreneur, AI consultant, and co-founder of Systematiq.ai. Rory has made a name for himself helping brands and creators integrate AI tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT into their creative and marketing workflows. With a background that spans digital marketing, high-converting campaigns, and building educational resources for AI users, Rory is at the forefront of how tec...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Noah Kagan — an early employee at Facebook, founder of AppSumo, and the mind behind the recent bestseller Million Dollar Weekend.

We dive deep into the practical insights from his book and explore key strategies for launching a business from zero. Noah shares actionable tips on:
Finding your first customers
Getting paid early
Validating ideas quickly
And building m...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, I sit down with Abran Maldonado—AI thought leader, OpenAI Ambassador, and co-founder of Create Labs, a Black and Brown-founded startup transforming the fields of generative AI and digital human design.

Abran is also the creator of C.L.Ai.R.A., the first GPT-powered digital woman of color, demonstrating his commitment to inclusivity and representation in AI.

Together, we explore the critical issue of b...
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In this special episode, for the first time ever, I’m joined by two amazing guests: Marco Guerriero and Simone Giacomelli.

Marco brings a wealth of experience from the corporate world, while Simone has deep roots in the startup ecosystem. The conversation was particularly engaging thanks to the contrast between their perspectives — a mix of structure and agility, tradition and innovation.

We dove into the world of AI, exploring the c...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, I sit down with Nigel Toon, author of "How AI Thinks," founder and CEO of Graphcore, recently acquired by SoftBank for $600 million.

With his extensive experience as a board member across multiple tech companies and a reputation as one of the world's leading voices on AI, Nigel provides a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

We delve into the themes of his book, exp...
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In this exciting session, we have the honor of hosting Neville Medhora, a renowned expert in copywriting, content creator, and the founder of Kopywriting Kourse.

Join us as we dive deep into the world of copywriting with Neville. We discuss how to enhance your writing skills, common mistakes to avoid, and the significant shifts happening with the rise of AI in the industry.

Neville shares invaluable insights and practical tips that c...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, I interview Walter Woodman, one of the founders of shy kids, a Toronto-based studio composed of musicians and filmmakers.

Walter and his team have collaborated with industry giants such as Netflix, HBO, MTV, Disney, and many more.

Recently, shy kids have been making headlines as the creators of Air Head, one of the first short movies developed using Sora, the highly debated text-to-video model by Open...
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In the latest episode of "Growth Talks," we delve into the art and science of public speaking with none Andrea Pacini, a renowned speaker, author of the pivotal book "Confident Presenter," and a seasoned coach in the realm of public speaking.

This conversation uncovers the nuances of enhancing presentation skills, pinpointing common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for effectively conveying your message to your audience.

Andrea shar...
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In this enlightening episode of Growth Talks, we delve into the world of community building with Andy Guttormsen, the co-founder of Circle and former VP of Growth at Teachable.

Circle is globally recognized as the leading platform for creating vibrant, engaged communities, and Andy brings his extensive expertise to the table.

We start by exploring the art of crafting a community from the ground up, diving into the initial steps, stra...
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In the latest episode of Growth Talks, we dive into the world of fan engagement with David Meerman Scott, a globally recognized marketing guru and author of 13 books, including numerous bestsellers. His latest masterpiece, "Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans," takes center stage in our conversation.

This episode is a treasure trove of insights as David breaks down the concept of 'Fanocracy.' We explore ho...
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In this invigorating episode of Growth Talks, we dive into the story of Enrico Tartarotti, a seasoned product manager with an impressive track record at Maze and Amazon, who has brilliantly pivoted to become a sought-after content creator.

Enrico's YouTube channel is a treasure trove of insights, where he delves into the technological world and unveils the psychological intricacies and hidden facets of the everyday products we use.

D...
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In the exciting new episode of Growth Talks, I had the honor of hosting Pablo Mendes, a true pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence. With an impressive work background at industry giants like IBM and Apple, Pablo has been working with AI since its early days, long before it became a "cool" trend.

During his time at IBM, Pablo Mendes was involved in the Watson project, and in his experience at Apple, he worked closely with t...
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In this new exciting episode of Growth Talks, I had the privilege of hosting Grant Shaddick, the visionary founder of Tella, a groundbreaking startup specializing in "Screen recording for creators — simple and powerful."

Grant is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record, he even sold his previous startup to InVision.

Join us as we delve deep into the dynamic realm o...
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In this riveting episode of Growth Talks, we sit down with the entrepreneur and podcaster, Danny Leonard. As the founder of Ramped, Danny is on a mission to reshape the job market, ensuring that job seekers and employers find their perfect match.

With his unique insights and firsthand experience, he delves deep into the challenges faced by fresh graduates and those looking to pivot in their careers.

From the inception of Ramped to ho...
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stefano Pochet, an industry expert who has left an indelible mark on the digital landscape.

As the founder of Nealab, Italy's largest social network, which he successfully sold to ciaopeople, Stefano has since ventured into the realms of growth marketing and Facebook ads across Italy, the United Kingdom, and Silicon Valley.

Today, he shares his invaluable expertise as a growth strat...
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In our latest podcast episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Guk Kim, a seasoned professional with an impressive background in growth marketing.

Having worked for prominent companies such as LastMinute.com, Zomato, and Citymapper, Guk brings a wealth of experience in driving growth and innovation in both startup and corporate environments.

During this enlightening conversation, Guk Kim delved into the fascinating nuances t...
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David Arnoux is the CEO and co-founder of Growth Tribe, a company that wants to empower adults to always be learning.

They've built a reputation for fast-paced, impactful & enjoyable learning, offering training & coaching in Data Science, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Growth & Marketing, Innovation, UX Design & Product Management.

In this episode, we discussed the changing landscape of training and provided insi...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gianluca Mauro, an AI business advisor, author, and public speaker.

Gianluca is no stranger to teaching AI, having shared his knowledge with thousands of people, from high school students to executives at billion-dollar corporations.

Our conversation centered around the AI revolution and how companies can leverage AI to grow their business.

Gianluca shared his insig...
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In this episode, we have Kyle Hagge, Community Manager for Morning Brew.

Kyle is a skilled professional in community building and management and has been working with Morning Brew for a couple of years.

He is passionate about justice, community, and innovation, and we had a great conversation about how to create and grow a community, as well as what it takes to be a successful community leader.

We also touch on the topic of what it me...
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In this episode of Growth Talks, we welcome Brennan Woodruff, co-founder of GoCharlie.ai.

Brennan has a wealth of experience in the tech industry, having worked at companies such as Uber, KPMG, and SoftBank.

We delve into the topic of AI in marketing and how it can help us in our day-to-day jobs, as well as discuss ...
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