The Partner X Factor: What IBM's SVP Kareem Yusuf Knows About Ecosystems That Most Leaders Miss

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In this episode, Kareem Yusuf discusses the intricacies of building successful partnerships and navigating tech ecosystems.

Send us Fan Mail Today we're joined by Kareem Yusuf, SVP at IBM, where he leads Ecosystem and Strategic Partnerships. His career journey spans IoT, sustainability, and product growth — and it's more diverse than you might expect. In this episode, we dig into the critical thinking behind building successful partnerships, navigating complex tech ecosystems, and what it really takes to prioritize when everything feels urgent. 00:00 Introduction01:15 Meet Kareem Yusuf03:44 Best Job Ever08:03 Care...

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Host: Making Data Simple

Guest: Kareem Yusuf

Topics covered

• partnerships
• ecosystems
• technology
• leadership
• critical thinking

Keywords

• IBM
• ecosystem
• partnerships
• critical thinking
• technology

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Organizations: IBM

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