Powerful Personalisation: James Taylor on Building AI-Driven Experiences

Powerful Personalisation: James Taylor on Building AI-Driven Experiences

September 25, 2025 · 37 min

About this episode

James Taylor discusses his journey in building AI-driven personalisation platforms and the impact of data on retail and commerce media.

In this episode of Life in Digital, host Ed Steer sits down with James Taylor, Co-Founder and CEO of Particular Audience, to trace his journey from first-time founder to leading one of the most innovative personalisation platforms in adtech. James shares key lessons from building two companies, the evolution of AI-driven personalisation, and how data is transforming decision making in retail and commerce media. Together, they explore the rise of retail media, search, SEO, geo-targeting and agentic AI—and what these shifts mean for brands and consumers. At the heart of the conversation is James’s passion for creating personalised, data-driven experiences that enhance the way people discover and shop online. He also offers practical insights for anyone building or scaling a tech-driven business.

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