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The Partner X Factor: What IBM's SVP Kareem Yusuf Knows About Ecosystems That Most Leaders Miss
Category: Business
Duration: 00:42:07
Publish Date: 2026-04-08 07:00:00
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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 Introduction
  • 01:15 Meet Kareem Yusuf
  • 03:44 Best Job Ever
  • 08:03 Career Path
  • 13:31 The Ecosystem
  • 18:20 The Partner "X" Factor
  • 21:05 Prioritization
  • 23:18 The Ecosystem Dilemma
  • 26:17 IBM Differentiation
  • 30:13 Modernizing the Mainframe
  • 34:50 Exciting Products
  • 37:18 Prioritization Revisited
  • 38:46 Leadership
  • 39:23 Lightning Round

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemyusuf

Website: https://www.ibm.com/partnerplus

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