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AI, Talent, and Scaling B2B eCommerce Platforms with Alexander Graf
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In this episode of the B2BEA Insider, Justin King speaks with Alexander Graf, Co-CEO of Spryker, for a no-fluff, deep-dive conversation on the state and future of B2B digital commerce.
Alexander shares his two-decade journey from traditional retail to co-founding Spryker, shedding light on why B2B eCommerce has outpaced B2C in complexity, innovation, and strategic impact. Together, he and Justin explore how manufacturers and distributors can rethink customer journeys, tackle organizational resistance to digital transformation, and embrace platforms that support evolving buyer expectations.
They candidly address the gaps in executive buy-in, regional differences in talent and digitization, and why the shift toward AI and composable commerce is inevitable—but often misunderstood. With real-world observations from Europe, the US, and the Middle East, Alexander offers a global perspective on what’s working, what’s failing, and where the industry is headed next.
Key topics include:
• Why B2B eCommerce is more sophisticated than B2C
• Real-world obstacles to digital transformation inside legacy orgs
• Executive buy-in: optional before, non-negotiable now
• Composable vs. composed architecture—what buyers actually want
• Navigating talent scarcity and the new AI leadership frontier
• What it takes to evolve from mail-order mindsets to modern digital stacks
• Why specialization is the future of system integrators
• Spryker’s unique approach to powering transactional B2B use cases
This episode is essential listening for B2B leaders, IT and digital decision-makers, and strategy professionals navigating the crossroads of legacy systems, AI disruption, and the future of customer experience.
Guest: Alexander Graf
Host: Justin King
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