On this episode of The Bridge, I’m joined by Graeme Geddes, Chief Sales Officer at Zoom. We’re talking about the collaboration technology evolution, the role of Zoom as a communications platform and so much more.
Zoom is an all-in-one collaboration platform that makes connecting easier, more immersive, and more dynamic for people and businesses. Their team chat, phone, meetings, omnichannel contact center, whiteboard, workspace, and AI solutions help hybrid teams collaborate and get more done.
During our conversation, we explored the integration of productivity apps with Zoom, the company’s focus on innovation and AI, and how the collaboration technology evolution is playing out today in our post-pandemic world.
Topics covered in this episode:
● Graeme’s background and career path.
● The collaboration technology evolution.
● The adoption of video as a baseline for collaboration and the acceleration during the pandemic.
● The role of video in collaboration.
● Zoom’s focus on connecting disparate communication methods and enabling businesses to get work done more efficiently.
● The integration of productivity apps with Zoom.
● Why Zoom is investing in AI to augment and enhance user experiences.
● Why the role of the CIO has become crucial in driving digital transformation.
● Shameless predictions for the next 12 to 18 months.
Links for this episode:
LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
Earn Your Employee’s Commute with Zoom’s Gary Sorrentino: https://bridgepointetechnologies.com/collaboration-and-productivity/
Books that Graeme mentions.
Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/
ABOUT GRAEME GEDDES
Graeme Geddes is Chief Sales Officer at Zoom, responsible for leading Zoom’s enterprise sales, solution engineering, sales operations, enablement, and channel teams across the globe. A 20-year collaboration industry veteran, Graeme joined Zoom in 2019 to lead Zoom’s Phone business, taking it from a nascent product to more than 5.5 million seats sold in less than four years. He has also spearheaded the successful go-to-market strategies of many of Zoom’s recent platform innovations including Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom IQ for Sales. Before joining Zoom, Graeme spent nearly 16 years at Cisco in a variety of leadership roles, finishing his tenure there as Americas Director for Collaboration Sales of Webex Meetings, Video Devices, and Team Messaging. He also spent nearly four years as a firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. He holds a BS in Business Administration and Applied Social Psychology from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo and a certificate from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
CONTACT GRAEME
Web. http://zoom.us
LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggeddes/