Staying nimble in big tech

In November 2025, Manyone's Mikkel Stange sat down with Mike Ebener (Founder of Ask Safely, previously a Product Leader at Walmart) to explore how even the most established companies can stay nimble in the face of accelerating innovation.

Together, they unpacked what it takes to keep moving forward when the systems around you are built for yesterday’s success.

• Effective team setup drives flexibility. Building cross-functional, empowered teams with clear communication and shared goals is key to sustaining agility as companies scale.

• Loss of agility has real consequences. When teams become siloed or overly process-driven, creativity and responsiveness decline.

• AI and emerging tools are transforming collaboration. New technologies are reducing barriers to entry, enabling smaller or distributed teams to work faster and smarter.

• Continuous learning and leadership support are vital. Leaders play a critical role in fostering adaptable mindsets, encouraging experimentation, and sustaining an agile culture long-term.

The full session is available on-demand.