The Intelligence Age
The Intelligence Age explores how intelligent technology is changing people, business, and work. Host Mark Smith talks with practitioners, leaders, and innovators about putting AI to work, including adoption that sticks, governance that holds, and the skills that matter next. The podcast has been running since 2017, has more than 830 episodes, and releases new episodes weekly.
Episodes
From Copilot Adoption to Copilot Fluency
From Copilot Adoption to Copilot FluencyFull Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/847Mark Smith catches up with Cadie Kneip from Microsoft, a returning guest. Her focus has moved from getting people to adopt Copilot to building Copilot fluency, so using AI becomes automatic in daily work. They cover personal Copilot habits and resistance to AI. They also cover how agents are chang
AI, Indigenous Language Sovereignty, and Decolonizing Technology
AI, Indigenous Language Sovereignty, and Decolonizing TechnologyFull Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/846 In this conversation, Mark Smith speaks with Natasha MacDonald, an Inuit educator and Heritage Lab volunteer, about protecting Indigenous language and culture in the age of AI. Natasha explains how her community is using closed-loop technology, community vetting, and local
Microsoft AI, model routing, and the move toward portable workflows
Microsoft AI, model routing, and the move toward portable workflowsFull Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/845Mark Smith and Joris de Gruyter, who has spent four years deep in the Microsoft AI ecosystem, discuss where AI has become useful recently and where the rough edges remain. The conversation centers on model choice, vendor lock-in, local versus cloud inference, and how Mar
Te Reo Māori, translation, and using AI without losing human meaning
Te Reo Māori, translation, and using AI without losing human meaningFull Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/844Mark Smith speaks with Tane Karamaina, a senior translator working across Te Reo Māori and English, about how language, culture, and AI intersect in real-world translation work.The conversation explores why translation is never just word-for-word substitution, how AI ca
AI, context, and New Zealand’s data center future
AI, context, and New Zealand’s data center future Full Show Notes: https://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/843Mark Smith speaks with Oliver Hartwich about how AI has changed since January, why agentic tools have become the real shift, and what that means for workflows, context, and cross-model collaboration. They also dig into New Zealand’s position in the global AI and infrastructure landscape,
Data sovereignty, governance debt, and AI for Māori startups
Data sovereignty, governance debt, and AI for Māori startupsFull Show Noteshttps://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/842 Amber Taylor joins Mark Smith to unpack Māori data sovereignty at the point of AI system design, with a sharp focus on what startups need to think about before they build. The conversation gets practical fast, moving from governance debt and investor pressure to the risks of usi
AI, Shipping Faster, and the Future of Distribution
AI, Shipping Faster, and the Future of Distribution Full Show Noteshttps://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/841Mark Smith talks with Steve Mordue about how AI has changed the pace of building, shipping, and distributing software over the last six months. Steve shares what it looks like to move from being a seller and product visionary to building almost everything himself, why the last 5 percent
Build AI That Works
Build AI That WorksFull Show Noteshttps://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/840Mark Smth talks with James Diekman about how Accelerate Tech has scaled, where AI is actually creating value in government workflows, and why most successful projects are targeted workflow changes rather than broad rollout tools. They also dig into Australia’s growing caution around AI governance, data residency, and th
Why the Death of UI Could Change Everything for Businesses
Full Show Noteshttps://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/839Mark Smth speaks with Ashish Bhatia about how his move from Microsoft to Audible changed the way he thinks about customers, AI, and product design. The conversation centers on personal AI, running OpenClaw locally, and why owning your memory, workflows, and data matters more as AI systems become more capable.They also explore Audible’s ro
Why AI Is Becoming a Business Transformation, Not a Technology Upgrade
Full Show Noteshttps://www.theintelligenceagepodcast.com/838AI is about to replace bloated SaaS, and most businesses are still only playing with chatbotsSean G Muller says the next wave of AI is not about better prompts or prettier copilots. It is about rebuilding business around context, agents, and what actually creates value - before your software stack becomes the expensive middleman.Mark Smth
Why AI Adoption Fails And How to Fix It
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM AI adoption fails when it stops at access to tools. This episode introduces a practical model that bridges the gap between AI tools like Copilot and measurable business outcomes. The focus shifts from technology to people, addressing key blockers such as time, confidence, and relevance. By grounding AI in real workflows, tai
Stop Buying Software, Start Buying Outcomes
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode dives into why large CRM and ERP projects keep failing and how AI is reshaping consulting, software delivery, and platform decisions. The core insight is simple. Organisations fail when they buy software instead of outcomes. With AI, experienced teams can move faster, strip away legacy complexity, and build onl
AI as Your Operating System for Work and Life
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM AI is shifting from a tool to an operating system, enabling individuals to move faster, build bespoke solutions, and dramatically increase productivity. The biggest advantage now comes from curiosity, not technical depth. Those who experiment, learn a few tools deeply, and treat AI as a collaborator can compress hours into
Make Copilot Safe: Fix Data Governance First
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores why data governance must come before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot, with insights from Khurram Hafeez. It breaks down how sensitivity labels, data loss prevention, and Microsoft Purview reduce the risk of unintended data exposure. You will hear practical guidance on preparing your environment, protect
Adopt vs Adapt: Cut Power Platform Technical Debt
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM A practical rethink of how teams use Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to reduce technical debt, improve governance, and build sustainable solutions. The discussion centres on shifting from tech-first thinking to business outcomes, balancing low-code and pro-code principles, and preparing for AI and Copilot. The key insight is
AI Makes Breaches Faster: 30-Minute Data Theft
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI is accelerating both productivity and cyber risk. As attacks become faster and more automated, traditional perimeter security no longer holds. The conversation focuses on why organisations must assume compromise, adopt zero trust thinking, and build visibility before scaling AI. It highlights pr
Why Copilot Adoption Is Stuck at 3% And Fix It
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how business leaders are actually using AI inside organisations, and why adoption of tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot remains low. Chris shares practical insight from the frontline, covering Copilot strategy, Work IQ, agentic thinking, and how AI now enables teams to build internal tools faster than buy
How Agentic AI Is Rewriting ERP Workflows
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode with Christian Segurado explores how agentic AI is reshaping ERP and enterprise delivery. The discussion covers deploying Copilot Studio agents in Teams, reducing ERP UI friction, accelerating fit gap and requirements work, and why multi agent orchestration matters. It focuses on where AI delivers real operation
Why AI Alone Won’t Fix Innovation Culture
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/829 This episode explores why AI and innovation fail without culture change. Drawing on decades of innovation experience, the discussion breaks down common myths around productivity, frameworks, and lone heroes. The core insight is simple but hard to execute. Su
How AI Is Taking Over Project Management Work
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how Microsoft Planner is evolving into a practical, AI-assisted project management tool for modern teams. Cindy Lewis explains how Planner fits into daily work through Microsoft Teams, how AI agents support planning, reporting, and risk assessment, and why small usability improvements matter. The discu
Why Copilot Adoption Is a Culture Shift, Not Training
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode, Ricky Lawson explains why Copilot adoption is not a technology problem but a cultural one. He shares how enterprise value comes from governance, security, and meeting people where they are, not from forcing tools. From leadership led behaviour change to agents, licensing, and Copilot as core infrastructure,
AI’s S-Curve: When the Hype Consolidates
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Jeff Mahony joins AI Unfiltered to explore why AI adoption has not yet hit its consolidation point, and how blockchain’s immutability can restore trust at scale. The conversation connects AI agents, bias, regulation, and distributed systems, arguing that transparency, not speed alone, is the real unlock. Jeff explains how la
Automate Marketing with Copilot Agents
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI agents are reshaping modern marketing workflows, drawing on the hands-on experience of Ramón Rautenstrauch. Using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Foundry, the discussion shows how marketers can automate campaigns, experiment faster, and reduce low-value work while keeping humans
AI Needs Context: Build Your Company “Core” File
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode with Balazs Horvath explores how AI is shifting from hype to practical value in business applications. The core insight is that models are now good enough, but value comes from context, not tools. CRM is becoming a database, interfaces are disappearing, and skills like problem framing, signal detection, and prom
Why AI Governance Becomes Critical with Agentic AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode breaks down why AI governance must evolve alongside agentic AI, drawing on the insights of Matthias Darblade. The conversation explores the EU AI Act, continuous compliance, and why the biggest business value often sits in high‑risk AI use cases. For organisations adopting agents, governance becomes a live syste
Why AI Agents Will Replace How We Actually Work
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Cas de Morree and Mark Smith unpack why applied AI skills now matter more than prompts. They explore Copilot’s real strength inside work data, the rapid shift towards agents and outcome‑driven systems, and how low‑cost tooling is reshaping productivity. The conversation challenges привычные workflows, highlights why more o
Build Your Own AI Agent Army Without Burnout
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode with Joris de Gruyter explores how advanced AI agents are reshaping individual productivity and technical work. The conversation covers coding agents, personal agent systems, automation beyond code, and the risks of burnout, privacy, and memory misuse. Real-world examples show how AI can turn notes into workflo
Your 24/7 AI Employee: One-Click to Real Work
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores the shift from prompt driven AI tools to personal AI assistants that act like always on teammates, with Volodymyr Panchenko sharing real examples of non technical users building tools, publishing content, analysing data, and generating income simply by talking. The core idea is lowering friction so any
Don't Turn on Copilot Yet: Prep Your Data First
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Pieter Kops shares practical lessons from the front lines of Copilot adoption. He explains why organisations must fix security and data quality before switching AI on, how oversharing and duplication damage AI outcomes, and where Copilot delivers real value beyond basic automation. The conversation focuses on SharePoint, me
Why Low‑Code Is Dead in the Age of AI Agents
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI, agents, and prompting are reshaping how software and business solutions are built. Mark Smith and Keith Atherton discuss the shift beyond traditional low-code towards natural language, agent-driven development, where context, outcomes, and governance matter more than interfaces. They examine why
Change Leadership vs Management: What Humans Do Best
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores why emotional resilience is becoming a core leadership skill in the age of AI. Jennifer Selby Long explains how a leader’s emotional state shapes team performance, why calm and consistency now matter more than constant disruption, and how grounded leadership enables effective change. Drawing on real cl
Build AI Agents by Voice, Not Workflows
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Ragnar Heil shares hands-on lessons from building and running autonomous agents with OpenClaw. He compares conversational, agent-first workflows with traditional automation tools, highlights real infrastructure and security trade-offs, and explains why this kind of experimentation accelerates deep understanding of agent arc
The AI Coding Reckoning: What Breaks First?
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode features Martin Miller and explores the practical reality of using AI inside organisations. The conversation cuts through hype to focus on where AI genuinely adds leverage, where it breaks down, and why subject matter expertise, data quality, and critical thinking still matter. From AI‑generated code and agent t
Build AI Agents Overnight: Prompt-to-Prototype
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Simon Doy and Mark Smith explore the rapid shift from experimentation to production use of AI agents. The conversation focuses on practical agent design, Copilot Studio, RAG quality, and where automation fits better than full agents. Simon shares real client work in the NHS, small business realities, and how partners delive
Copilot Chaos: A Simple Map of Microsoft's AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Dani Kahil breaks down the growing complexity of Copilot and AI agents in the Microsoft ecosystem and how practitioners can make sense of it. The conversation focuses on practical mental models, minimum viable agents, and real-world use cases, including document-heavy processes in higher education. The core insight is that s
AI Adoption Isn’t IT: Exec Alignment Comes First
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode of AI Unfiltered, Kristen Perdue explains why AI adoption fails when leaders treat it like standard software instead of a fundamental shift in how organisations operate. The conversation focuses on executive mindset, cultural alignment, and communication gaps that quietly derail AI initiatives. Kristen shares
From AI Fear to Daily Habit: The 90-Day Playbook
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/811 This episode explores how organisations can move from AI curiosity to real, everyday value through the practical adoption work of Carina de Vries. Drawing on hands-on experience, it reframes AI from a tool conversation to a problem-first mindset. The focus is
Compliance as a Growth Lever: Close Enterprise Deals
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode, Mark Smith speaks with Caleb Mattingly about how startups and enterprises should approach AI governance, compliance, and risk as AI adoption accelerates. The conversation focuses on ISO 42001, common misconceptions about AI security, and why compliance is less about badges and more about trust, data quality,
Pro-Code Agents Beat Low-Code: Here’s Why
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVMThis episode explores how AI coding agents are reshaping how software is built, through the practical experience of Vardhaman Deshpande. The core insight is that pro-code developers using natural language with modern AI models can now build features and agents faster than many low-code tools. The conversation examines velocit
Your First AI Win: Automate What You Hate
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode, Esther Angell shares a grounded approach to adopting AI without hype or overwhelm. The conversation focuses on starting with real business problems, using the tools you already have, and improving efficiency without losing trust or human connection. Esther explains where AI delivers real value for small tea
Agentic AI: From Hype to Real Work Done
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode features a conversation with Daniel Cohen‑Dumani on why many organisations feel stuck on AI despite rapid advances. The discussion focuses on agentic AI, the growing gap between consumer and business adoption, and why strategy matters more than experimentation. You will hear practical guidance on narrowing AI
Why AI Fails Without Governance and Information Architecture
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Simon Hudson explores how organisations can build real AI capability by grounding Copilot and AI tools in strong information architecture, governance, and canonical knowledge. He discusses using SharePoint as the brain of the business, the limits of today’s agent hype, and why AI should be treated like essential infrastruct
Build an AI-Ready Culture Without the Hype
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Sam Fankuchen shares how organisations can move beyond AI hype to build real capability. The discussion focuses on creating an AI-ready culture, using AI agents with human oversight, and adopting AI responsibly in regulated environments. Sam explains why transparency, ethics, and experimentation matter, and why delaying ado
Why Copilot Adoption Stalls and How to Fix It
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Danny Burlage joins The MVP Show to explore why AI adoption in organisations is stalling and what actually moves it forward. The conversation moves beyond personal productivity to focus on AI as infrastructure, process transformation, and organisational capability. Danny shares what he sees in European enterprises, why Copil
How to Actually Get Value from Copilot at Work
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how organisations can move from AI curiosity to real value using Microsoft Copilot and agents, drawing on practical insights from Yves Habersaat. The conversation focuses on adoption that starts where people already work, keeps early use cases simple, and scales only when the need is clear. It also cove
Why Most AI Projects Fail to Deliver ROI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode reframes how leaders should approach generative AI, with insights from Justin Trombold. Instead of chasing use cases or tools, the focus is on fixing processes, incentives, and operating models. The conversation explores why many AI pilots fail, how ROI thinking can mislead, and why AI should be treated as a ne
AI Adoption: From “No Thanks” to Power Users
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM AI enablement is a change problem, not a tech problem. In this episode, Molly Rupert-Sullivan breaks down how to support three groups at once: people who do not get AI yet, people who want to opt out, and champions who want more. You will hear practical ways to set expectations, avoid over‑teaching “all AI”, and build momen
From Prompts to Goals: How AI Now Writes Full Documents
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode tracks how Manbhawan Prasad and the Word team are evolving Copilot from simple prompt-based help to goal-based “agent mode” that can plan and edit documents directly. You will hear practical, enterprise-focused examples: using SharePoint knowledge as authoritative context, reducing blank-page inertia, mirroring
Stop Chasing OKRs: Solve the Real Business Puzzle
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode challenges goal-driven thinking in an AI-enabled world through a conversation with Radhika Dutt. The discussion explores why OKRs and vanity metrics often fail, especially when AI accelerates optimisation without understanding. The core insight is a shift from goal setting to puzzle setting. By framing problems
Building Copilot Habits That Actually Stick
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Amelia Hernandez Osorio explores practical ways organisations can build lasting Copilot habits, strengthen internal communities and drive effective AI adoption. Amelia shares her journey through web technologies, SharePoint, cloud transformation and Microsoft 365 adoption, offering guidance on behaviour change, team enablem
AI Risks You’re Ignoring and How to Fix Them
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Craig Taylor shares practical, real‑world guidance on cybersecurity, AI risks, and behaviour change inside organisations. He explains why positive reinforcement outperforms punishment, how biases appear in AI systems, and why zero‑trust matters for companies of all sizes. The conversation offers pragmatic, people‑centred st
Your AI Intern: Unlocking Daily Productivity with Copilot
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM In this episode, Edine Olijve-Watkinson explores practical ways Microsoft 365 Copilot, Loop, Planner and emerging AI agents improve daily productivity, collaboration and decision making. It highlights real use cases, evolving tools and the shift toward AI supported workflows across organisations. 🎙️ Full Show Notes https://
AI Agents in 2026: Govern Without Slowing Innovation
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM A focused conversation on why AI agents will define 2026, how governance must evolve, and the practical skills business and tech professionals need to stay relevant. The episode explores the shift from Power Platform governance to AI‑first governance, the rise of agent orchestration, and the critical importance of data secu
How AI Reveals Your True Leadership Style
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI can transform leadership by analysing real conversational behaviour, reducing bias and giving leaders immediate insight into their communication style. The discussion covers how leadership differs from management, why early‑career support is often missing, and how continuous feedback can shorten
AI Adoption That Actually Works
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode with Michael Plettner explores how organisations move from AI curiosity to practical, business focused implementation. You will learn why user adoption and leadership support matter, how teams shift from generic Copilot use to targeted process improvement, and how the EU AI Act is pushing companies toward more
Governance That Accelerates Innovation
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM John Rood shares how organisations can unlock real value from AI by balancing innovation, governance, and compliance. Learn why robust frameworks, practical training, and a bottom-up approach are key to sustainable AI adoption and risk management. 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/792 🎙️ What you’l
Winning the Copilot Rollout: Adoption Tactics That Work
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores practical ways to drive Copilot adoption across an organisation. Heather Severino shares clear guidance on identifying early champions, building cross functional readiness, reducing resistance, and designing effective training. She explains how tools such as Loop, Teams, Clipchamp and Copilot features
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with AI as Your Ally
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Discover practical strategies with Dan Barber for overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilient tech teams, and leveraging AI as an ally. Learn how consulting skills, clear goals, and supportive cultures drive success in technology and AI-driven environments.👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/79
AI Storytelling That Builds Trust at Scale
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Explore how Andy Sitison uses AI-powered storytelling to uncover hidden patterns, build trust, and drive meaningful engagement. Learn why human connection, agility, and intent are essential for businesses navigating rapid technological change. Gain practical insights from Andy on leveraging AI as a creative tool and fosteri
Copilot Readiness: Protect Data Before You Deploy
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Discover how organisations are building practical AI capability with Microsoft Copilot, Zero Trust, and robust data security. Learn actionable strategies for readiness, compliance, and continuous professional development in a rapidly evolving tech landscape featuring insights from Sam Brazier-Hollins.🎙️ Full Show Notes http
AI Agents: Automate Decisions, Not Just Tasks
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM A practical discussion with Mary Pantelopoulou on quantifying and realising business value from AI and low code, using the Business Value Assessment to tie Power Platform, M365 Copilot, and autonomous agents to top‑line growth, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and redesigned processes that free people to focus on higher‑val
Bias‑Free Hiring at Scale Powered by AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how AI is transforming hiring, reducing bias, and helping businesses reliably identify A players. Fletcher Wimbush shares practical steps for using AI to streamline job analysis, screening, assessments, and onboarding, giving small and mid sized businesses access to talent strategies once reserved for
Copilot Beyond Tasks: Build Agentic Workflows
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores practical ways to lift the quality of hybrid work through better tools, clearer communication, and smarter use of AI. Neil Fluester shares insights from years in unified communications, including how Copilot is evolving from a task engine to an enhancement engine, why peripheral design matters for prod
Escape the Job Security Myth: Build Your Career Safety Net
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how professionals in the Power Platform and Dynamics space can future‑proof their careers. Sarah Jones and Franco Musso share practical guidance on contracting, freelancing, niching, personal brand development, and navigating rapid change driven by AI. Their insights focus on building career security,
AI That Scales: Mindset Before Machines
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how organisations can advance AI capability by shifting from siloed, linear thinking to ecosystem thinking. Barbara Wittmann outlines why many AI initiatives fail, how mindset transformation enables responsible adoption and where real innovation begins inside an organisation. She explains the role of t
The AI-Security Tradeoff Every Leader Must Solve
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM The episode explores how Chris Stegh sees organisations balancing AI adoption with data security, governance and practical risk management. It covers the real barriers to scaling AI, why perfect data hygiene is unrealistic, and how leaders can use tools like Copilot, Purview and agentic AI to create safe, high‑value use case
Stop Bolting On AI and Redesign Processes for 4× ROI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM How frontier firms rethink processes with AI, not bolt it on. Samuel Boulanger shares practical ways to drive Copilot adoption: educate, empower champions, and start from scratch to redesign workflows. He shows how agents and workflow automation unlock meaningful ROI, and why applied, hands‑on skill beats theory. Clear guida
From POCs to Production: Ship AI That Sticks
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/780 Discover how organisations can move beyond AI hype to real business value. In this episode, Jim Spignardo shares practical strategies for AI adoption, building digital literacy, and creating a culture where technology empowers every team. Learn how to start sm
AI Copilot as Partner: Focus on Your Specialty
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM This episode explores how Copilot supports innovation, decision making and practical AI adoption across organisations. Amal Hosni Viteri shares her journey from development and DevOps into innovation leadership, describing how AI enhances productivity, reduces operational effort and helps teams focus on their specialities. S
Here’s How AI Agents Are Transforming Project Management
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/778 James Diekman explores how AI and automation are reshaping project management, compliance, and business innovation. Learn practical strategies for embedding AI in workflows, managing risk, and building future-ready teams. Gain insights from real-world governme
The Real Opportunity Behind Underhyped AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/777 AI is transforming business and society, but most professionals underestimate its impact. Oliver Hartwich explores how culture, education, and practical skills shape our ability to harness AI’s full potential. Learn why curiosity, deep knowledge, and adaptabil
Unlocking Teams Culture for AI Success
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Explore how Merethe Stave demonstrates that building a strong Teams culture is essential for successful AI and Copilot adoption in business. This episode unpacks practical strategies for overcoming resistance, integrating AI into daily workflows, and fostering trust and transparency. Gain actionable insights to help your or
AI Governance: The Shift‑Left Playbook
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Explore how Microsoft, through the expertise of Aisha Hasan, is evolving governance and agent management in the age of AI. Learn practical strategies for balancing innovation, risk, and compliance as Copilot Studio and Agent 365 reshape enterprise workflows. Discover actionable insights for building, governing, and upskilli
How to Protect Your Power Platform Solutions
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/774Discover how open-source thinking, practical licensing solutions, and AI-powered development are reshaping the way business and tech professionals build, protect, and scale technology on the Power Platform. Gain actionable insights on responsible AI adoption, de
AI Agents: Are We Ready for Fully Automated Workflows?
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Kurt Rolland shares practical strategies and philosophical insights at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and AI adoption. This episode explores how business and tech professionals can optimise energy use, leverage Copilot and agentic AI, and make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 🎙️ F
From Apps to AI: Future-Proofing Your Tech Skills
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM🎙️ Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/772A practical conversation with data and AI manager Eickhel Mendoza about evolving from building Power Apps to architecting secure, mixed Power Platform and Azure solutions. He explains why a fast‑changing ecosystem suits a cookbook approach, how he curates real u
Why AI Compliance Alone Won’t Save Your Business
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVMAI adoption is accelerating, but compliance alone won’t protect your business. In this episode, Santosh Kaveti explores practical strategies for managing AI risk, securing data, and scaling responsibly while unlocking new revenue streams.👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/771🎙️ What you’ll learn How
Copilot’s Real Impact: Transforming Productivity in Business
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM Alax Cox shares how Microsoft Copilot is reshaping productivity, compliance, and workflow automation for business and tech professionals. Learn practical strategies for maximising ROI, overcoming adoption barriers, and building robust AI governance. This episode delivers actionable insights for leaders and teams integrating
Future-Ready Your Career Before Layoffs Hit
🔴 For full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/769Hosts: Mark Smith, Meg SmithIn this season finale, Meg and Mark explore how to future-ready your career before layoffs hit. They use Earl Nightingale’s “The Strangest Secret” as a springboard to talk about AI-driven disruption, the illusion of job security, and why side hustles, weak-tie networks, and daily learning matter. Meg s
Agentic AI: Why It’s the Next Big Shift in Tech
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 👉 Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/768 Agentic AI is transforming enterprise technology by moving beyond content generation to autonomous actions. In this episode of Copilot Show, Mehrnoosh Sameki explores the risks, guardrails, and governance frameworks needed to deploy AI agents safely and effec
