B2B Breakthrough Podcast

Every two weeks, the B2B Breakthrough Podcast brings you the knowledge, insights and strategies that you need to continue to grow your business. By learning from industry experts, successful e-commerce business owners, and the team at Alibaba.com, you’ll be well on your way to your next big business breakthrough.If you’re facing challenges on your path to success as a small business owner, we’re here to give you the tools you need to break through and reach the next level.

B2B Breakthrough Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Alibaba.com, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alibaba.com hosts B2B Breakthrough Podcast, a technology show with 64 episodes published.

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  Cross-Border Logistics Simplified: How to Prevent Damage, De-Risk Shipping & Gain Visibility

  Jan 30, 202619 minS0

  <p>What if 40% of your shipping damage happens before your container even leaves port—and you've been focused on the wrong stage entirely?<br /><br />Here's something most entrepreneurs don't realize: The majority of logistics disasters don't actually start at customs—they start much earlier with packaging decisions you make before your product ever leaves the factory. In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo chats with Iron from Forest Leopard Logistics (https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/forest-leopard-logistics.html), a comprehensive cross-border trade partner, about the most common and costly cross-border logistics mistakes and how to avoid them. Lear...

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  Don’t Lose Your Momentum: How Product Founders Enter 2026 Strong

  Jan 14, 202644 minS0

  <p>How do you maintain founder momentum without sacrificing your mental health, physical fitness, and operational clarity as you scale?<br /><br />Don't let the new year pressure derail your momentum. In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo chats with Kareem Raslan (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kareem-raslan-d2c), co-founder of BrainGain (https://braingain.fit), about how product founders can enter 2026 with clarity, confidence, and operational strength. Learn how stripping away FOMO, conducting ruthless SKU audits, and focusing on unit economics can transform profitability. Whether you're battling burnout or chasing every opportunity, Kareem shares the exact framework...

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  Win-Win Supplier Negotiations: From Transaction to Partnership with Titan Network

  Dec 23, 202529 minS0

  <p>Why do successful entrepreneurs negotiate payment terms even when they have millions in the bank—and what does it reveal about building lasting supplier partnerships?<br /><br />Negotiating with suppliers isn't about winning—it's about creating partnerships where both sides thrive. In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo chats with Lyden Smithers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyden-smithers/?originalSubdomain=au), President and Co-Founder of Titan Network (https://discover.titannetwork.com/) and founder of China Magic (https://www.chinamagictrip.com), about transforming supplier relationships from transactions into strategic partnerships. Learn how asking the right questions, building face-to-face rela...

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  Best of CoCreate 2025: Words of Wisdom from Lori Greiner, Simu Liu, and More!

  Dec 9, 202525 minS0

  <p>What do Shark Tank investors, Marvel superheroes, and World Cup champions all agree is the secret to entrepreneurial success?<br /><br />The best moments don't happen in boardrooms—they happen on stages where entrepreneurs, champions, and innovators share the unfiltered truth about building businesses in turbulent times. In this special episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo takes you inside CoCreate 2025, Alibaba.com's premier global trade event held in London and Las Vegas, featuring an extraordinary lineup of voices from Shark Tank, the Dragon's Den, the Marvel Universe, the Olympics, and the World Cup.</p> <p>This isn't yo...

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  Building Baby Products That Parents Actually Need with Vonu Founder Brittany Harvey Private

  Nov 19, 202556 minS0

  <p>What if you could turn your biggest parenting frustration into a six-figure business in just 90 days—using nothing more than a turkey carving knife and memory foam?<br /><br />From 2am desperation to 90-day product launch—parenting pain points have a way of turning into breakthrough businesses. In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo chats with Brittany Harvey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-harvey/), co-founder of Vonu (https://vonubaby.com), about transforming a sleepless night into the Burplee Lounger, a patented memory foam solution that's helping thousands of parents tackle gas, reflux, and tummy time challenges. Lear...

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