Web without  Walls

A podcast exploring what goes on in the minds of those who have created an extraordinary mark on the world wide web, while also keeping it open and free. Think it’s you?

About the Host

Vijay Kumar is the Founder and CEO of Mile, where he has spent over a decade helping publishers navigate the complexity of modern Ad Tech. From pricing strategy and yield optimization to infrastructure decisions that shape long-term revenue, his work has centered on giving publishers more clarity and control. His background spans monetization strategy, machine learning-driven yield systems, and open exchange optimization, bringing both technical depth and a practical perspective to every challenge.

As host of Web Without Walls, Vijay approaches each conversation with genuine curiosity, asking the questions publishers wish they could ask behind closed doors. His style is candid yet measured, direct yet thoughtful. Guests often remark on the depth he brings to the conversation, valuing the perspective that comes from more than a decade spent in the trenches with publishers.

He listens closely, challenges assumptions when needed, and engages as a peer rather than a moderator, which allows conversations to move beyond rehearsed talking points. The result is a dialogue that feels less like an interview and more like an honest industry unpacking.

Each story as insanely inspiring as the open web

Through their stories, these thought leaders bring in their expertise from different niches, but they do have one thing in common - chasing and scoring success.

From Data Chaos to Clarity: Redefining Publisher Intelligence

With Shay Brog, Chief Executive Officer at Burt Intelligence

Cracking the Code on AI-Driven Monetization and Publisher Strategies

With Josh Peters, Ex Global Head of Commercial Data Strategy at Washington Post

The Vendor Trap, Brand Safety Fallout, and Fixing the Stack

With Christopher Ward, Co-Founder and CRO of The Publisher Desk

Ad Tech in Freefall: Curation, Chaos, and the DSP Downshift

With Gareth Glaser, Co Founder and CEO of Gamera and author of Gareth hates Ad Tech

Rethinking Programmatic Power: AI, SPO, and the SSP Shakeup

With Bryan Szekely, Head of AdTech Strategy, Sigma Software

Tools, Threats, and Hot Takes for Publishers

With Justin Wohl, Chief Revenue Officer, Salon, Snopes, TVTropes

Do you have a story to share?

About how that one idea on a crumpled piece of paper thrown into the bin became a rage on the world wide web. About how adapting quickly to new changes became the backbone of your thriving ad revenue. About how your life progressed from a mistake that you made as an intern to you cheering on interns as a thought leader in the ecosystem.

There is someone out there whose life you could change with your story.

Let’s do that?

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