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

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 Career Path13:31 The Ecosystem18:20 The Partner "X" Factor21:05 Prioritization23:18 The Ecosystem Dilemma26:17 IBM Differentiation30:13 Modernizing the Mainframe34:50 Exciting Products37:18 Prioritization Revisited38:46 Leadership39:23 Lightning Round Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemyusuf Website: https://www.ibm.com/partnerplus Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple?  Reach out to us at almartintalksdata@gmail.com and tell us why you should be next.  Th...