Growth Digger

Welcome to Growth Digger , a podcast by Growth Natives where we explore how brands and people can thrive through inclusive growth driven by digital transformation, innovation, and creativity. As a trusted marketing and customer engagement agency, we combine cutting-edge technology with a passion to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Join us to learn how fast-paced brands can elevate their growth story while fostering diverse, inclusive environments for excellence.

Growth Digger is a business podcast hosted by Taran Nandha, with 80 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Taran Nandha hosts Growth Digger, a business show with 80 episodes published.

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  Episode #56

  HubSpot + Shopify Integration: The Stuff Nobody Warns You About Before You Connect Them

  Sep 29, 20267 minS3

  Connecting HubSpot and Shopify may seem straightforward, but building a seamless customer experience requires much more than syncing data. In this episode of Growth Digger, Rahul Sindwani, VP Operations at Growth Natives, sits down with Gaurav Rajput, Senior Director – MarTech at Growth Natives, to discuss the challenges businesses face when integrating HubSpot and Shopify and how to build a more connected eCommerce customer journey. In this episode, they discuss: ✓ Why connecting HubSpot and Shopify is only the first step toward a unified customer experience ✓ How duplicate records, guest checkouts, and lifecycle stage issues affect customer data and automation ✓ How brands can use cart recovery, behavioral data, and RFM segmentation to create more relevant customer journeys ✓ Why post-purchase engagement, accurate attribution, and clear data ownership matter as businesses scale ✓ When businesses may need middleware or custom integrations beyond the native connection Tune in to learn how businesses can go beyond basic data syncing and build a HubSpot-Shopify integration that supports meaningful customer engagement and sustainable eCommerce growth.

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  Episode #55

  Why Data Reliability Is Critical for CRM Automation and AI Decisions

  Sep 23, 20267 minS3

  AI and automation can only make reliable decisions when the CRM data behind them can be trusted. Outdated records, duplicates, incomplete information, and disconnected customer activity can turn small data issues into much bigger operational problems. In this episode of Growth Digger, Sumeet Rana, VP Technology at Growth Natives, sits down with Taran Nandha, Founder & CEO at Growth Natives, to explore why data reliability is critical for CRM automation and AI-driven decision-making. In this episode, they discuss: ✓ Why CRM data can look clean while still being unreliable ✓ How inaccurate or incomplete data can affect AI and automated decisions ✓ Why data cleanup alone isn't enough without fixing the processes creating bad data ✓ How consistency, completeness, accuracy, and clear ownership contribute to reliable CRM data The conversation highlights a key takeaway: the goal isn't a perfect CRM—it’s making sure the data behind important business decisions can be trusted. Tune in to understand how reliable CRM data can create a stronger foundation for AI, automation, and better business decisions.

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  Episode #54

  Your AI Product Has Users. Which Ones Are Actually Likely to Buy?

  Sep 17, 20267 minS3

  Having plenty of product usage doesn’t always mean having strong buying intent. For AI and ML companies, the real challenge is identifying which user actions signal genuine adoption and which are simply exploration. In this episode of Growth Digger, Sumeet Rana, VP of Technology at Growth Natives, sits down with Akhil Yadav, Associate Director – Product, to discuss how AI companies can turn product activity into meaningful signals for marketing and sales. In this episode, they discuss: ✓ Why product usage and buying intent are not the same ✓ Which product signals indicate deeper adoption and commercial interest ✓ Why account-level activity and company fit matter alongside individual user behavior ✓ How teams can use fewer, better signals to guide marketing and sales actions Tune in to learn how AI companies can connect product activity, customer fit, and buying intent to create more focused growth opportunities.

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  Episode #53

  The AWS Implementation Mistakes That Get Expensive at Scale

  Sep 11, 20269 minS3

  AWS infrastructure that works today isn't always infrastructure that's ready for tomorrow. As businesses scale, early implementation decisions around infrastructure, access, data movement, tagging, and observability can turn into unexpected costs, security risks, and operational complexity. In this episode of Growth Digger, Akanksha Dass, Director of Marketing & Communications at Growth Natives, sits down with Rahul Sindwani, VP Operations at Growth Natives, to discuss the AWS implementation mistakes that can become expensive as businesses grow. In this episode, they discuss: ✓ Why “good enough for launch” isn't always ready for scale ✓ How infrastructure sizing, data movement, and resource tagging impact cloud costs ✓ Why access governance, observability, and resilience need to be considered early ✓ How businesses can identify technical debt before it turns into business drag Tune in to understand how thoughtful AWS implementation can help businesses control costs, reduce risk, and build infrastructure that supports sustainable growth.

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  Episode #52

  Your HubSpot Backend Is Either Powering AI or Poisoning It

  Aug 20, 20269 minS3

  AI is changing how marketing and RevOps teams work, but the quality of AI outcomes depends heavily on the systems and data behind them. In this episode of Growth Digger, Akanksha Dass, Director of Marketing & Communications at Growth Natives, sits down with Gaurav Rajput, Sr. Director – MarTech, to explore what happens when a HubSpot backend isn't ready for AI. In this episode, they discuss: ✓Why AI is only as reliable as the data it works with ✓How outdated workflows, duplicate records, and inconsistent CRM properties can impact AI-driven decisions ✓Where teams should start when preparing their HubSpot portal for AI ✓Why ongoing CRM governance and clean operations are essential for long-term AI success Tune in to understand how clean data, smarter workflows, and strong CRM governance can create the foundation for more reliable and effective AI adoption.

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