Digitally Curious

Digitally Curious

with Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill

Digitally Curious is a show all about the near-term future with actionable advice from a range of global experts Order the book that showcases these episodes at https://curious.click/orderYour host is leading Futurist and AI Expert Andrew Grill, a dynamic and visionary tech leader with over three decades of experience steering technology companies towards innovative success.Known for his captivating global keynotes, Andrew offers practical and actionable advice, making him a trusted advisor at the board level for companies such as Vodafone, Adobe, DHL, Nike, Nestle, Bupa, Wella, Mars, Sanofi, Dell Technologies, and the NHS.His new book “Di...

S7 Episode 1: Augmenting Your Career in the Age of AI: An Interview with David Shrier

S7 Episode 1: Augmenting Your Career in the Age of AI: An Interview with David Shrier

Welcome to Season 7 of the Digitally Curious Podcast. This show is a perfect compendium if you’ve bought the book of the same name, and if you haven’t grabbed yourself a copy, may I suggest that’s something you should consider investing in - just  click here or ask for it by name wherever great books are sold.In today’s episode, we’re going back in time to an episode from an interview I conducted with David Shrier in late 2021 - well before ChatGPT hit the headlines. We discuss his book Augmenti

Jan 1, • 39:45

S6 Episode 13: Fuelling Curiosity: Insights from Australia's First Official Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg

S6 Episode 13: Fuelling Curiosity: Insights from Australia's First Official Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg

In this episode, we speak to Australia's first official astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, about her lifelong passion for space exploration and how she pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut.We also covered:The importance of international experience and cultural adaptability in the astronaut selection process and trainingThe rigorous and diverse nature of astronaut training, including spacecraft systems, robotics, survival techniques, and moreThe exciting future of space exploration, includi

Nov 27, 2024 • 21:41

S6 Episode 12: Mastering B2B Marketing: Insights from Exclaimer’s CMO Carol Howley

S6 Episode 12: Mastering B2B Marketing: Insights from Exclaimer’s CMO Carol Howley

In this episode, Andrew Grill sits down with Carol Howley, Chief Marketing Officer at Exclaimer, a leading email signature management company. Carol shares her extensive experience in B2B marketing, from her early days at Skyscanner to her current role at Exclaimer, where she has been instrumental in scaling the company's marketing efforts. They discuss a wide range of topics, including:Carol's Marketing Journey: From her start at Best Western Hotels to building the B2B arm at Skyscanner and her

Nov 11, 2024 • 39:40

S6 Episode 11: Navigating the Future of AI: Embracing Digital Curiosity and Tackling Q-Day with Carolanne Ashley

S6 Episode 11: Navigating the Future of AI: Embracing Digital Curiosity and Tackling Q-Day with Carolanne Ashley

Join Carolanne Ashley, co-host of the Your MindBody Link podcast, as we journey into the future of AI and unpack Andrew Grill's new book, Digitally Curious. Have you ever wondered how digital curiosity can shape your career? This episode promises to unravel that and more as we uncover the behind-the-scenes story of "Digitally Curious" and how Andrew's early experiments with technology and over 100 podcast interviews fueled its content.The episode examines groundbreaking techn

Oct 27, 2024 • 21:36

S6 Episode 10: Navigating the AI Revolution in Finance with Chris Juneau from SAP Concur

S6 Episode 10: Navigating the AI Revolution in Finance with Chris Juneau from SAP Concur

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of the CFO is undergoing a transformative shift. As highlighted in a recent discussion on the Digitally Curious podcast with Chris Juneau, Head of Market Strategy for SAP Concur, CFOs are increasingly turning to AI to drive strategic growth and innovation.Many of you may already be using SAP Concur without realising it. When you book a trip, submit your expenses, or you use the brilliant traveller app Tripit, you’re using SAP Concur s

Oct 20, 2024 • 36:05

S6 Episode 9: Using AI-generated hosts to review my book Digitally Curious

S6 Episode 9: Using AI-generated hosts to review my book Digitally Curious

Many will know that I’ve just published my new book, Digitally Curious: Your Guide to Navigating the Future of AI and All Things Tech, which is now available worldwide. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, and I believe it is a book that will help many people better understand the technology surrounding us.I’ve already been interviewed on several podcasts about the book, and you can find links to these below.I wanted to showcase the book on the podcast, but it would be strange for me

Oct 8, 2024 • 15:10

S6 Episode 8: Harnessing AI and Technology for Nonprofit Innovation with Jacek Siadkowski from Tech to the Rescue

S6 Episode 8: Harnessing AI and Technology for Nonprofit Innovation with Jacek Siadkowski from Tech to the Rescue

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and technology in the nonprofit sector with Jacek Siadkowsk, co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue.Our discussion explores how tech innovations are revolutionizing nonprofit operations, from enhancing efficiency and service delivery to driving social good through scalable solutions. Jacek's journey from running a digital agency to spearheading a global movement offers valuable insights into the mission and impact of Tech to th

Jul 28, 2024 • 36:59

S6 Episode 7: Integrating AI into Small Business and Tech Leadership with Carla Rodríguez from Intel

S6 Episode 7: Integrating AI into Small Business and Tech Leadership with Carla Rodríguez from Intel

How can insights from managing a winery help shape the future of AI technology at Intel? Carla Rodríguez bridges both worlds. When I asked Robert Hallock at Intel who I should invite next onto the podcast – his response was instant - Carla Rodríguez, who runs Intel’s client software ecosystem.“Razor sharp … just so smart, so capable” was his description, so I just had to invite her onto the show. Carla is no ordinary big tech company exec. She served in the Peace Corps in Romania and worked her

Jul 21, 2024 • 36:00

S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro

S6 Episode 6: Exploring the Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Critical Thinking with Arvind Ravishunkar from Wipro

How can emerging technologies and critical thinking shape the future of business? Join us on Digitally Curious as we sit down with Arvind Ravishunkar, General Manager of Think Tank and Tech Strategy at Wipro.Arvind offers an inside look at the groundbreaking projects at Wipro's innovation lab, Lab45, and discusses how the lab is pioneering new business models and sustainable practices. Discover how their Think Tank's new podcast, Unpacked, aims to make complex technical topics accessib

Jun 16, 2024 • 44:55

S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel

S6 Episode 5: The next frontier for AI – introducing the AI PC – powered by Intel

This episode is sponsored by Intel.There are some exciting new developments in AI, and we're at the beginning of a truly transformative era, thanks largely to innovations led by companies such as Intel.Intel's recent advancements in AI technology, particularly Intel vPro PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, are setting a new benchmark for what professional devices can do. With a strategic shift towards local AI processing, Intel is mitigating the traditional reliance on cloud se

May 12, 2024 • 56:12

S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC

S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC

This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts.Julia discussed the challenges of AI adoption like determining value and data privacy issues. Julia gave examples where Microsoft's Copilot AI is helping non-native English spe

Feb 25, 2024 • 45:30

S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK

S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK

In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years.To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer.Some of the predictions in the report include:We’ll see the end of Video Assisted Referee (VAR) and poor off-side decision-making thanks to smart ball tech, pitch sensors and player wearables enabled by 5G Standa

Feb 13, 2024 • 19:35

S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI

S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI

In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US.Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerberg is coding in his dorm room. Lately, he’s been nurturing a reputation as a minor enfant terrible on campus after creating the shortlived site FaceMash

Feb 1, 2024 • 33:36

S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia

S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia

Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 indistinguishable from 1900. Because many computer systems could not correctly distinguish dates, this had the potential to bring down worldwi

Jan 13, 2024 • 21:02

S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat

S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat

Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for.Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the crucial role of open-source projects. We navigate the diverse applications of edge computing, exploring its transformative impact in sectors li

Oct 30, 2023 • 27:21

S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies

S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses.In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, many are realising that not all workloads and applications are suited to a single public cloud environment. Or, in fact, a public cloud environment

Oct 17, 2023 • 43:40

S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance

S5 Episode 24: Transforming the Legal Industry: The Role and Impact of AI with Jaeger Glucina from Luminance

The world of law is not immune to the sweeping changes brought about by technological advancements, specifically the advent of Artificial Intelligence. In a fascinating discussion with Jaeger Glucina, Chief of Staff at Luminance, we delve into how AI is reshaping the legal industry and creating new possibilities for efficiency and accuracy in legal processes.Built on a proprietary legal Large Language Model (LLM), Luminance uses next-generation AI to automate the generation, negotiation and anal

Sep 8, 2023 • 27:23

S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore

S5 Episode 23: Shaping the Future of Enterprise-Grade AI with Umesh Sachdev of Uniphore

Imagine a world where AI seamlessly integrates into your daily workflows, driving productivity gains, efficiency increases, and automation. AI and in particular Generative AI is all over the media, and now companies are looking at how they should be introducing AI into the enterprise.While Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have been trained on publicly available data, they may not be suitable for always-on and mission-critical systems. So what’s the opportunity for enterprise-grade AI?To a

Sep 7, 2023 • 45:04

S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of Artificial General  Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai

S5 Episode 22: Navigating the World of Artificial General Intelligence with Peter Voss from Aigo.ai

Can machines really think like humans? What is the future of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) when machines more closely resemble human behaviour than ever before? In this episode, Peter unveils his journey into the realm of AGI and his vision of machines possessing the ability to think, learn, and reason like humans. We look at the intricacies of general AI and how it sets itself apart from narrow AI.The episode also looks at how companies are tackling the immense challenges associated wit

Aug 26, 2023 • 19:03

S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination

S5 Episode 21: The Ethics and Implications of Data Privacy in the Digital World with Anton Christodoulou from Imagination

In the race to dominate Al we have seen our data privacy, democracy, and even our human rights impacted. To understand what brands and consumers need to do to fight back, I spoke with Anton Christodoulou, Group Chief Technology Officer at leading experiential design company, Imagination and co-founder of the new Trust 3.0 initiative.The Trust 3.0 initiative  is a Data Privacy Advocacy Group convening the brightest minds in privacy, AI, and technology to champion responsible innovation for a safe

Aug 19, 2023 • 24:51

S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture

S5 Episode 20: Unraveling the Future of Self-Sovereign Identity with Marie Wallace from Accenture

Consumers are beginning to understand that their personal data has real value, but it is still held in the hands of big technology companies.  The promise of consumers managing and owning their own data will become a reality thanks to decentralised or self-sovereign identity (SSI).To delve into this topic, I'm delighted to welcome onto the podcast Marie Wallace, Digital Identity Lead at Accenture.Marie and I both had the chance to work together at IBM and I've always enjoyed our discus

Aug 13, 2023 • 38:10

S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week

S5 Episode 19: Unlocking Generative AI's Potential: Ethics, Creativity, and Impact - recorded LIVE at London Tech Week

What if you could unlock the full potential of Generative AI and its impact on your life and company? Get ready for a fascinating fireside chat recorded live in front of an audience at the offices of leading international law firm RPC during London Tech Week.The Actionable Futurist Andrew Grill was interviewed on stage by Helen Armstrong, a Partner in RPC’s IP and technology disputes team.The discussion examined the risks, issues, and ethics surrounding this powerful technology and the roles pla

Jun 15, 2023 • 44:17

S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT

S5 Episode 18: AI in Marketing - Debunking Myths and Exploring Opportunities with Isabel Perry of DEPT

How will AI shape the future of marketing and advertising? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with our guest, Isabel Perry, VP of Emerging Technology at DEPT, as we explore the role of AI and its impact on various industries.Isabel shares valuable insights on how her background in architecture has prepared her for the challenges of working with cutting-edge technology and how DEPT's unique approach helps brands stay ahead of the competition throughout their digital customer journey.

Jun 12, 2023 • 39:25

S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia

S5 Episode 17: Journey to the Future: How 5G Technology is Changing Rail Networks with Nokia

When you settle into your seat on your next rail journey, see if you notice small towers dotted along the journey right next to the track. These are GSM-R base stations - a private GSM network for rail operators.Launched in the UK around 2007, the technology is based on the GSM mobile standard, and GSM-R suppliers have committed to support this system until 2030.So what’s the future of rail communications? Enter the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) using the latest 5G technolog

May 29, 2023 • 24:42

S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work

S5 Episode 16: Mark McCrindle on Generational Impact, and AI’s impact on the future of work

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Gen Y, Millennials, Gen Z and now Gen Alpha. Is it right to define whole generations with a letter, and are we all that different?How can understanding generational differences pave the way for a successful future in the workforce, and how will Generative AI impact different generations? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Social Researcher Mark McCrindle, who has spent his career examining each generation and how technology and societal issues affect eac

May 27, 2023 • 37:44

S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity

S5 Episode 15: Stephanie Antonian on AI's love letter to humanity

We all know that ethics are important in AI, but beyond doing the right thing, are we actually focusing on the things that matter with the current AI tools? While ChatGPT can write you an analysis of a Shakespeare play to help you pass the semester, should AI be used for more pressing world problems - and are we building AI on the wrong paradigm?AI Ethicist Stephanie Antonian thinks so. I first met Stephanie at a recent Cadastra event around e-commerce, and over networking drinks, we debated the

May 19, 2023 • 57:08

S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI

S5 Episode 14: Gaurav Rao from AtScale on Ethical AI

AI Ethics isn’t just something we should be aware of - it is a movement according to Gaurav Rao from AtScale. Gaurav says “To me AI Ethics is a movement. and the reason why I define it as a movement is I think it has two distinct parts. There's technical frameworks that are continuing to evolve, and there's societal best practices, and both of these are put in conjunction to drive the responsible use of AI.Gaurav is EVP & GM of Machine Learning and AI at AtScale and has been workin

May 7, 2023 • 35:54

S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI

S5 Episode 13: Heather Dawe from UST on Generative AI

We’ve heard so much over the last few months about Generative AI and in particular, ChatGPT, so what does it all mean for companies, and what’s coming next?To answer these questions and more, I spoke with Heather Dawe, UK Head of Data at UST. She is is a well-known Data Leader with over 20 years of experience working across the industry.Heather has worked at a senior level as a Statistician and Data Scientist within government, the wider public sector and industry.With expertise in the health, r

Apr 22, 2023 • 26:42

S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think

S5 Episode 12: Susie Alegre on Generative AI, ChatGPT and the freedom to think

Does Generative AI restrict our freedom to think if we ask it to do everything for us? To answer this question, I spoke with international Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker and author of  “Freedom to Think: The Long Struggle to Liberate our Minds.” Susie Alegre.We last spoke to Susie on the podcast in 2022, before the Generative AI tool ChatGPT had been released, so in this show, Susie provided an update on her views on ChatGPT and AI in general.We looked at the current trends in AI, and S

Apr 20, 2023 • 26:30

S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset

S5 Episode 11: Hannah Greenwood from Cascãd on the future of leadership and the champion mindset

What traits does the leader of the future need to survive? To answer this question, I spoke to Hannah Greenwood, an international Leadership Speaker, Coach and Writer who works with individuals and global teams to facilitate creative enquiry and implement change.She founded Cascãd over 19 years ago and specialises in developing the "Champion Mindset" - the alchemic combination of innovative thinking and positive energy.Cascãd’s Champion Mindset has helped individuals and companies achi

Apr 12, 2023 • 45:55

S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy

S5 Episode 10: John Phillips from Zuora on the subscription economy

I’ve been guilty of quoting the phrase “The subscription Economy” many times over the last few years without really knowing who coined it - its origins are actually with Tien Tzuo, CEO of Zuora.To explain more, I was joined by John Smith Phillips, Senior Vice President of SVP Sales & General Manager, EMEA at Zuora on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast.We looked at how subscription services might adapt in the future and looked at how John and his clients are currently moving towards a rec

Mar 31, 2023 • 39:52

S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks

S5 Episode 9: Shahid Ahmed from NTT on the opportunities for Private 5G networks

5G networks are all about speed and capacity, so private 5G networks are just a closed version of the same - right? Think again. Private wireless networks are on the rise, and to find out more, I spoke with Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of New Ventures and Innovation at NTT, on the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast.He is responsible for driving new digital experiences, offerings and technologies that create growth and transform people’s lives and companies and brings over 25 years of experience leadi

Mar 20, 2023 • 35:15

S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling

S5 Episode 8: Mark Pinsent from The Hoffman Agency on Remote Working and the art of Storytelling

Remote working as an option for the modern workforce is here to stay - so what advice would someone who's been working remotely for years have for others?To answer this question, I spoke with Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Europe for The Hoffman Agency - a leading Technology PR company.Mark graduated in 1992 with a degree in Information and Computing Science but his creative streak saw him enter the world of marketing and communications.He says he’s spent 28 happy years developing and del

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:04:17

S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube

S5 Episode 7: Maya Moufarek - Founder and Full Stack CMO at MarketingCube

We’ve heard of “full-stack Engineers”, but what is a Full Stack CMO? To find out I spoke with Maya Moufarek, CEO of strategic growth consultancy Marketing Cube for the latest Actionable Futurist Podcast.Maya has over 15 years in the tech and direct-to-consumer industries with roles at Google, Amex, Cisco and LG and she is passionate about working with ambitious entrepreneurs and purpose-driven CEOs to deliver truly sustainable growth.She says she is proud to be multicultural and multilingual, ha

Mar 15, 2023 • 28:02

S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report

S5 Episode 6: Katie Burke from Accenture on their Life Trends 2023 Report

“Permacrisis” was the 2022 Collins Dictionary word of the year, and this year, people are seeking ways to adapt in an uncertain world.Accenture identified five emerging trends that will alter the power dynamic between brands and customers in the coming 12 months and beyond:1: Permacrisis and human adaptability2: What’s next for loyalty?3: The importance of work intangibles4: AI is now in people’s hands for creativity5: Digital wallets: a question of adoptionThis year, people are seeking ways to

Feb 12, 2023 • 40:41

S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance

S5 Episode 5: James Butland from Airwallex on the Future of Finance

What’s the future of finance?To answer this question I spoke with James Butland, Vice President of Financial Partnerships, EMEA for Airwallex.Airwallex was founded by four friends, Jack Zhang, Max Li, Lucy Liu, and Xijing Dai, in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 and was inspired by real-life experiences.Out of their love for good coffee, engineering-banking friends Jack Zhang and Max Li started Tukk & Co, a café in Melbourne. As small business owners, they recognised first-hand the impact of hig

Feb 5, 2023 • 25:40

S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance

S5 Episode 4: Andie Wood from Workiva on Sustainable Finance

Finance, meet Sustainability. On this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Andromeda (Andie) Wood who is Vice President for Regulatory Strategy for Workiva. She is an expert in the role of technology in corporate reporting, taxonomy design and data modelling, and holds a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding of the impact of EU and UK regulation on global firms, particularly in the areas of corporate transparency and ESG. There is an undeniable global shift towards greater standardisation i

Jan 30, 2023 • 36:18

S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse

S5 Episode 3: Thomas Bedenk from Endava on the opportunities for Extended Reality and the Metaverse

The topics of Extended Reality (XR) and The Metaverse are becoming more and more popular. Once the sole domain of gamers, we are now seeing a range of corporate examples for XR, which are building interest in what's next for the space.To find out more, and understand what types of scenarios are right for these new platforms, I spoke with Thomas Bedenk from Endava.Thomas has over 25 years of experience in digital productions, focusing on Strategy, XR, and UX to support digital transformation

Jan 21, 2023 • 31:37

S5 Episode 2: Dr Lynn Gribble on the opportunities for Generative AI in Education

S5 Episode 2: Dr Lynn Gribble on the opportunities for Generative AI in Education

Generative Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI - is a relatively new term that is being mentioned a lot when it comes to AI chat engines such as ChatGPT and AI-generated art from platforms such as Midjourney.One of the industries that is most intrigued by this technology is the education sector.Plagiarism has been a problem for years, but now a tool like ChatGPT can write a whole assignment in seconds, what does this mean for the sector?To find out more, I invited back Dr Lynn Gribble, Asso

Jan 18, 2023 • 44:56

S5 Episode 1: Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies

S5 Episode 1: Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies

New Year, New Season! Welcome to Season 5 of the Actionable Futurist Podcast.To kick off the new season, I interviewed Sophia Matveeva CEO & founder of Tech For Non-Techies.Sophia argues that you don’t have to be a tech expert to found, run or work in a technology company at senior levels.Tech For Non-Techies is an education company and consultancy. Sophia has contributed to the Financial Times, The Guardian, and Forbes on entrepreneurship and technology, and hosts the top-rated Tech for Non

Jan 3, 2023 • 38:27

S4 Episode 26: Sustainability Expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv

S4 Episode 26: Sustainability Expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv

Environmental sustainability is often seen as just minimising the impact on a company’s business model. Environmental expert Trevor Hutchings from Gemserv argues that companies need to strive to become net-positive, giving back more than they take out. Trevor is Director of Strategy and Communications at Gemserv and spent much of his early career in the UK civil service, working in a number of government departments and with the European Commission in Brussels, including positions at the Departm

Dec 28, 2022 • 32:02

S4 Episode 25: Cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries from Exabeam

S4 Episode 25: Cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries from Exabeam

My guest is cybersecurity expert Samantha Humphries. She has over 21 years of experience in cyber security, and during this time has held a plethora of titles, one of her favourites being Global Threat Response Manager. Sam has defined strategies for multiple security products and technologies, helped hundreds of organisations of all shapes, sizes, and geographies recover and learn from cyberattacks, and trained anyone who’ll listen to security concepts and solutions. In her current role, she he

Dec 21, 2022 • 42:40

S4 Episode 24: International Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker Susie Alegre on the Freedom to Think

S4 Episode 24: International Human Rights Lawyer, Author and Speaker Susie Alegre on the Freedom to Think

As an international lawyer, author and speaker,  Susie has worked on some of the most challenging legal and political issues of our time including human rights and security, combating corruption in the developing world, protecting human rights at borders, the human rights impact of climate change on small island states, privacy, cybersecurity, disinformation, data protection and neurotech. Her experience includes both judicial, and oversight roles in the UK and internationally.She has particular

Dec 14, 2022 • 47:30

S4 Episode 23: Author Byron Reese on his latest book: Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think.

S4 Episode 23: Author Byron Reese on his latest book: Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think.

As a Futurist I get to explore new inventions and track the progress of all kinds of technologies. But how did we get so smart to be able to dream all of these things up? Until I interviewed Byron about his new book Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future — and Shape it I hadn’t given this any thought.It is a fascinating read and looks at what makes the human mind so unique and also explores the three leaps in our history that made us who we are—and will change

Oct 15, 2022 • 31:21

S4 Episode 22: Richard Hopkins from IBM on the future of Quantum Computing

S4 Episode 22: Richard Hopkins from IBM on the future of Quantum Computing

Quantum physics has already changed our lives, thanks to the invention of the laser and the transistor, both products of quantum theory. Almost every electronic device we use today is an example of quantum physics in action. I believe we may now be on the brink of a second quantum revolution as we attempt to harness even more of the power of the quantum world. Quantum computing will impact many sectors, including healthcare, energy, finance, security, and entertainment. However, significant prac

Aug 21, 2022 • 39:35

S4 Episode 21: Euan Moir from Shell Recharge Solutions on the future of EV charging

S4 Episode 21: Euan Moir from Shell Recharge Solutions on the future of EV charging

In keeping with the renewable energy theme, and on the back of my 2 part series on the Genpact Envision Racing partnership, this podcast features Shell Recharge solutions.We will hear from Euan Moir about how they are expanding their electric vehicle recharge network across the country into homes and offices, but also look into the future, when national electricity grids will be able to deliver as well as receive energy from electric vehicle batteries. I first came across the Shell Recharge bran

Aug 14, 2022 • 31:20

S4 Episode 20: Tiger Tyagarajan - The former CEO of Genpact on being a lifelong learner

S4 Episode 20: Tiger Tyagarajan - The former CEO of Genpact on being a lifelong learner

We know that technology is rapidly changing and it seems heard to keep up sometimes. We’re told that we need to become lifelong learners and this is hard for most of us that lead busy lives, but how does the Former CEO of a 100,000 person company valued at over $4Bn keep constantly learning?This is a question I posed to Tiger Tyagarajan, Former CEO of leading professional services company Genpact on the latest episode of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast.He is one of the industry leaders who pion

Aug 7, 2022 • 35:08

S4 Episode 19: Karen Jacobsen - the GPS Girl on her serendipitous role as the original Australian voice of Siri

S4 Episode 19: Karen Jacobsen - the GPS Girl on her serendipitous role as the original Australian voice of Siri

Our guest is world-famous and while you may not heard of her, you may have heard her voice!Aussie-born and now back in Australia, Karen Jacobsen’s speaking voice is in over 1 Billion GPS units and smartphones worldwide giving directions.From a single voice-over booking, she created her empowerment brand “The GPS Girl”, teaching the five directions for “recalculating" in business and life.An award-winning Singer and Songwriter, Karen's musical career highlights include sharing the bill

Aug 1, 2022 • 39:55

S4 Episode 18: Sanjay Srivastava Chief Digital Officer at Genpact on their partnership with the Envision Racing Team and the future of electric vehicles

S4 Episode 18: Sanjay Srivastava Chief Digital Officer at Genpact on their partnership with the Envision Racing Team and the future of electric vehicles

High-growth, high-performance companies need to do extraordinary things to remain competitive. I recently had the opportunity to see how leading professional services firm Genpact is leveraging their sponsorship of the Envision Formula E Racing team in ways beyond what they imagined when they teamed up in 2018.I was invited to Silverstone, the home of British Racing to view first-hand the Envision Racing cars, as well as speak to one of the team drivers, Robin Frijns  as well as Team principal,

Jul 24, 2022 • 47:00

S4 Episode 17: Christina Kosmowski from LogicMonitor on the future of customer success

S4 Episode 17: Christina Kosmowski from LogicMonitor on the future of customer success

What does playing soccer in your youth have to do with being the CEO of a high-growth tech company? If you’re Christina Kosmowski from LogicMonitor then it has everything to do with how to coach a team for success. Christiana was an early employee at Salesforce where she helped to develop their customer success program, and later did the same at Slack.  Her Twitter bio describes her as a customer-obsessed CEO changing the very role of IT with customers at the centre. She is a Wife, Mother, Engin

Jul 17, 2022 • 28:16

S4 Episode 16: Umang Patel from Microsoft and Dr Simon Wallace from Nuance on the future of healthcare

S4 Episode 16: Umang Patel from Microsoft and Dr Simon Wallace from Nuance on the future of healthcare

I've always been fascinated by how technology can improve healthcare, and over the years at my keynote talks, audiences have asked me for my view of what's next.Finally, I managed to grab two leading figures on this subject: Dr Simon Wallace, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Nuance Communications, and Umang Patel, Chief Clinical Information Officer at Microsoft to help explain this important topic.Simon is a GP & public health doctor providing consultancy services to healthcar

Jul 3, 2022 • 45:11

S4 Episode 15: Chris Waiting from The Conversation on the future of trusted media sources

S4 Episode 15: Chris Waiting from The Conversation on the future of trusted media sources

In a world full of misinformation, which media sources can you trust?Enter The Conversation, an independent source of news analysis and informed comment written by academic experts, working with professional journalists who help share their knowledge with the world and deliver truthful stories that anyone can read and understand.To learn more about this unique resource, I spoke with Chris Waiting, Chief Executive Officer of The Conversation UK.Chris previously held senior management positions at

Jun 26, 2022 • 37:36

S4 Episode 14: Heather Kernahan from Hotwire PR on the future of PR and communications

S4 Episode 14: Heather Kernahan from Hotwire PR on the future of PR and communications

Public relations is no longer just about sending press releases - increasingly PR has become integrated with sales and marketing functions and relies upon practitioners having a solid grasp of data. To find out more about the future of PR and communications, I spoke with Heather Kernahan, the Global CEO of Communications company Hotwire.Heather has spent her career immersed in technology and moved over to Hotwire from Eastwick Communications after its acquisition in 2016.Prior to this, she was a

Jun 19, 2022 • 31:46

S4 Episode 13: Stephanie Buscemi from Confluent on the future of real-time data and marketing

S4 Episode 13: Stephanie Buscemi from Confluent on the future of real-time data and marketing

If you had the chance to speak with the former CMO of Salesforce about the future of Marketing what would you ask them? I had the chance to do just that on this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, speaking with Stephanie Bushcemi who is currently the CMO of Confluent. She was previously EVP and CMO of Salesforce and held the same role at IHS Markit, and also spent a number of years at SAP heading their Marketing functions.We recorded the episode live at the Kafka Summit in London and spo

Jun 11, 2022 • 40:39

S4 Episode 12: Charlotte Gregson from Malt on the role of expert freelance platforms

S4 Episode 12: Charlotte Gregson from Malt on the role of expert freelance platforms

For many the interim model of working is not new, where senior, experienced staff are brought into a firm before a permanent role is filled. With work moving towards a more distributed model, and access to talent being widened beyond the city centres, will a hybrid workforce model, utilising freelance and permanent staff emerge? To answer this question and more, I spoke with Charlotte Gregson, PhD the Country Head UK of Malt, a marketplace for independent management consultants and industry expe

May 29, 2022 • 35:45

S4 Episode 11: James Walker from Rightly on GDPR and consumer data rights

S4 Episode 11: James Walker from Rightly on GDPR and consumer data rights

May 25th 2022, marks four years since the General Data Protection Regulation, more commonly known as GDPR came into effect in the UK and the EU.  The GDPR's primary aim is to enhance individuals' control and rights over their personal data and simplify international businesses' regulatory environment. Four years on, though, are consumers adequately protected?I spoke with James Walker, CEO of Consumer Privacy champion, Rightly, to better answer this question.James is a consumer rig

May 22, 2022 • 46:47

S4 Episode 10: Aaron Goldman from Mediaocean on TikTok

S4 Episode 10: Aaron Goldman from Mediaocean on TikTok

TikTok now has a billion users, so what makes it stand out from Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter?To answer this I spoke with Aaron Goldman, Chief Marketing Officer of MediaOcean, a mission-critical platform for omnichannel advertising that connects brands, agencies, media, technology, and data. Aaron has been in the Marketing industry for over 20 years, including CMO roles at 4C, and Kenshoo, a leading enterprise marketing software company.Aaron was awarded the LinkedIn B2B thought lea

May 15, 2022 • 41:20

S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi

S4 Episode 9: Nick Abrahams from Norton Rose Fulbright on Web3, NFTs, Crypro, DAO and DeFi

If you've ever wanted a Masterclass in Web3, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) then this 45-minute podcast is for you!I was fortunate to be able to convince Nick Abrahams, the Global Co-leader of Digital Transformation Practice at leading law firm Norton Rose Fulbright to come on the show and give us a very informative, no-nonsense look at some of the hottest topics in technology at the moment.Nick is the founder of the succe

May 8, 2022 • 46:04

S4 Episode 8: Wayne Snyder from Blue Yonder on the future of The Retail Supply Chain

S4 Episode 8: Wayne Snyder from Blue Yonder on the future of The Retail Supply Chain

What really goes on behind the scenes to ensure you get the things you order on-line or in person? To find out more, I spoke with Wayne Snyder, Vice President of Retail Strategy for EMEA at Blue Yonder.Wayne has worked in retail for more than 20 years and is a recognised expert in planning and supply chain operations.Wayne argues that with recent advances in technology, we’ve opened a digital window to the consumer, allowing us to go online, and see real-time availability of products in stores.B

Apr 24, 2022 • 46:56

S4 Episode 7: Phil Sorsky from CommScope on the future of 5G and fast broadband

S4 Episode 7: Phil Sorsky from CommScope on the future of 5G and fast broadband

“During the pandemic, Broadband has saved economic collapse and the health system collapse” says Phil Sorsky, Senior Vice president of Worldwide Sales at CommScope. When you think about it, one of the unsung heroes of the last 2 years has been technologies that kept us connected to our families and our work.With the lines between “home” and “office” increasingly blurred due to the rise of remote working, access to reliable connectivity is crucial so that local economies and communities can truly

Apr 11, 2022 • 42:25

S4 Episode 6: Muhi Majzoub from OpenText on the future of information management & cloud

S4 Episode 6: Muhi Majzoub from OpenText on the future of information management & cloud

How does a university project to index the entire Oxford English Dictionary become one of the world’s largest information management companies with revenues of over $3Bn? To find out I spoke with Muhi Majzoub, Executive Vice President & Chief Product Officer of OpenText who leads the product development and strategy for the company as well as their transition to the cloud.Muhi has over 30 years of experience in technology, including 10 years at OpenText, and 16 years at Oracle as VP for Engi

Mar 27, 2022 • 29:13

S4 Episode 5: Helena Nimmo from Endava on Digital Acceleration

S4 Episode 5: Helena Nimmo from Endava on Digital Acceleration

We hear a lot about digital transformation, and my guest Helena Nimmo thinks this term is outdated and should be replaced with digital acceleration.She argues that Digital Transformation suggests that you have a blank canvas and that is rarely true, she prefers to talk about Digital Acceleration and building on what you already have.Helena knows a lot about this subject as the Chief Information Officer for Endava, a public technology company that is reimagining the relationship between people an

Mar 14, 2022 • 38:46

S4 Episode 4: Michael Kaczmarek Former VP Products @ Neustar on the Domain Name System

S4 Episode 4: Michael Kaczmarek Former VP Products @ Neustar on the Domain Name System

When we think about the components that go together to make the internet work we probably think of browsers and IP addresses but there is one critical component that brings it together - the Domain Name System or DNS. It's the reason behind when you type cnn.com you end up on the right website.The design of DNS is more than 30 years old, but still is a critical point of the internet today.In October 2021, a misconfiguration error caused Facebook to disappear from the internet for nearly 7 h

Mar 3, 2022 • 37:16

S4 Episode 3: Space-Based Solar Power live recording

S4 Episode 3: Space-Based Solar Power live recording

This special episode of the podcast was recorded live in front of an audience in February 2022 as one of a number of popular events run by the Institution of Engineers Australia UK Chapter. It features a panel of experts discussing a very interesting subject that of space-based solar power.I was joined on stage by Martin Soltau Co-Chair Space Energy Initiative & Space Business Lead at Frazer-Nash ConsultancyDr Alice Bunn CEO Institution of Mechanical EngineersSam Adlen Chief Strategy Officer

Feb 20, 2022 • 57:20

S4 Episode 2: Mark Sweeney from Citrix on Hybrid Learning and Remote Working

S4 Episode 2: Mark Sweeney from Citrix on Hybrid Learning and Remote Working

We've learned much about how to work remotely over the last 2 years, but how will these changes impact the education sector? To answer this I invited  Mark Sweeney, who is the Regional Vice President for Citrix in the UK & Ireland onto this episode of the podcast.Mark has over 25 years of experience in business innovation, and a key focus has been innovation within the technical professional services field.He has researched how automating professional services engagements through artifi

Feb 13, 2022 • 32:59

S4 Episode 1: Tom Smith CEO of GWI on the future of Market Research

S4 Episode 1: Tom Smith CEO of GWI on the future of Market Research

To understand the future of the market research industry, my guest is Tom Smith, Founder and CEO of GWI. Having spent several years working agency side, he recognised a growing demand for global data to better understand the complex online market, coupling the world's largest ongoing study on the digital consumer with powerful analytics. GWI is now the leading provider of digital consumer insights to the global marketing industry.My favourite section of the podcast was where Tom said"P

Feb 1, 2022 • 37:37

S3 Episode 8: Mezzo-Soprano Deborah Humble - from Wagner to Wine

S3 Episode 8: Mezzo-Soprano Deborah Humble - from Wagner to Wine

As a special holiday edition of the podcast, and the final episode of this current series, I’m joined by Internationally acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano Deborah Humble.She is highly regarded for her Wagner roles and has performed in opera houses around the world including Paris, London, Sydney and Hamburg.She’s also been a friend of mine for over 35 years.Born in Bangor, Wales, Deborah grew up in Adelaide, Australia.  She received her musical and vocal training first at the Elder Conservatory of the Uni

Dec 28, 2021 • 36:38

S3 Episode 7: Raj Samani from Rapid7 on Cybersecurity risks

S3 Episode 7: Raj Samani from Rapid7 on Cybersecurity risks

We know that cybersecurity presents a huge risk to us both personally and professionally, but what can we do to stay safe? To answer this question I spoke with cybersecurity expert Raj Samani, who at the time of recording was Chief Scientist at McAfee, and is now at Rapid7 on the Actionable Futurist Podcast®.As an international cybercrime expert, Raj has assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in cybercrime cases, and is a special advisor to the European Cybercrime Centre and is on the adviso

Dec 17, 2021 • 35:36

S3 Episode 6: Steve Cadigan on embracing the aftershocks of COVID-19 to create a better model of working

S3 Episode 6: Steve Cadigan on embracing the aftershocks of COVID-19 to create a better model of working

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist® podcast, we spoke with Steve Cadigan who has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. He is most famous for scaling Linkedin from 400 to 4,000 in just 3 and a half years.Steve also led the development of LinkedIn’s legendary company culture and was at the helm of the Talent function for its period of the highest growth and through their IPO.He’s worked in 5 different industries and 3 different countries

Nov 23, 2021 • 41:26

S3 Episode 5: Mark Schaefer on Cumulative Advantage

S3 Episode 5: Mark Schaefer on Cumulative Advantage

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist® podcast, we spoke with Mark Schaefer, someone I’ve known for nearly a decade. We first met in 2012 after he published the best selling book “Return on Influence” while I was the CEO of influencer platform Kred.He’s also the author of the world's best-selling book on Twitter, The Tao of Twitter, as well as a raft of other books such as The Content Code about content marketing and “KNOWN” a book on personal branding. I was also fortunate to be featu

May 25, 2021 • 38:26

S3 Episode 4: Bret Greenstein on Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence

S3 Episode 4: Bret Greenstein on Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence

In this episode, we spoke to Bret Greenstein who at the time of recording was Global Head of AI & Analytics for consulting firm Cognizant. He now leads PwC's US AI, Data and Analytics Strategy and Alliances. He has an additional role leading Generative AI for the firm.Bret has worked for over 25 years helping clients to transform through the adoption of new technologies, including Generative AI, Data, Internet of Things, and Cloud, to deliver new business models and new ways of working.

May 10, 2021 • 38:32

S3 Episode 3: Sue Walter former CEO of family members club, Maggie and Rose

S3 Episode 3: Sue Walter former CEO of family members club, Maggie and Rose

In this episode, we spoke to Sue Walter who is the former CEO of Maggie and Rose, London's first and best-loved family members club.Sue is no stranger to Member’s clubs, having been the CEO of the Hospital Club where we met back in 2011.The Hospital Club was a club for creatives and was founded by Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen and Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics. It opened in 2004 and sadly closed in 2020.Sue has had a diverse and interesting career having started in HR with the Metropol

Apr 7, 2021 • 48:31

S3 Episode 2: Gabriel Luna-Ostaseki on distributed working

S3 Episode 2: Gabriel Luna-Ostaseki on distributed working

Braintrust is the new model for how work gets done, says founder and Chief Revenue Officer Gabriel Luna-Ostaseki on this episode of the podcast.Braintrust is the first user-controlled talent network that connects organisations with highly skilled tech talent. In this fascinating discussion, we covered topics such as:Why the way we work is outdated and what needs to be done to fix itHow the old hierarchical model is breaking down and the need for companies to flex and bend and be very, very agile

Mar 29, 2021 • 34:24

S3 Episode 1: Tom Morley original drummer & founder member of Scritti Politti - the Rockstar Activator

S3 Episode 1: Tom Morley original drummer & founder member of Scritti Politti - the Rockstar Activator

Today's guest is the founding member and drummer from 1980s pop sensation Scritti Politti - Tom Morley.We had a fascinating discussion about how Tom moved from being a bonafide rockstar to become a "Rockstar Activator", motivating audiences and driving teamwork at events around the world through the use of music, instruments and a healthy dose of fun.Tom's journey to corporate speaker is a great story in itself and helps set the scene for the 43-minute episode. For the last 2

Mar 1, 2021 • 43:48

S2 Episode 9: Jeremy Thompson - Executive VP Huawei UK

S2 Episode 9: Jeremy Thompson - Executive VP Huawei UK

Today's guest is Jeremy Thompson, who is Executive Vice President of Huawei UK, and oversees the development of Huawei's UK businesses.Jeremy joined Huawei UK in 2012 as deputy managing director with specific responsibility for carrier strategy, business change, and key customers. Prior to Huawei, Jeremy worked for 20 years in senior management roles, including product leadership and telecoms joint venture development for BT group in the UK and other parts of Europe, including Spain an

Aug 6, 2020 • 35:01

S2 Episode 8: The Future of Podcasting with Podnews Editor James Cridland

S2 Episode 8: The Future of Podcasting with Podnews Editor James Cridland

On this episode, we spoke with James Cridland, Editor of leading podcast news site Podnews.Podcasting is on the rise, with 96,500 new podcasts in May 2020 alone. In this episode we discussed a number of topics related to podcasting, including:Is Podcasting is on the increase?The half-life of a podcast seriesIs podcasting the new blogging?How Podnews startedProducing a daily podcast and newsletterThe future of RSSApple's dominance in RSS standardsSpotify as a competitorIs Google number 3 in

Jun 10, 2020 • 48:03

S2 Episode 7: Advice for running a company or working in one during Covid-19

S2 Episode 7: Advice for running a company or working in one during Covid-19

In this special edition of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast, we spoke with Dan Ziv, CEO of Touchnote, a digital company that is providing a creative way for personal communication which I think we’d all agree is needed even more during this very challenging 2020.Dan runs a small company of 50 people, and we looked at how his company runs remotely, how he runs a company remotely and how his staff have responded to the challenges presented by the lockdown.We also covered a range of topics relevant

Apr 17, 2020 • 33:48

S2 Episode 6: Thriving in a time of uncertainty with Dr Lynn Gribble

S2 Episode 6: Thriving in a time of uncertainty with Dr Lynn Gribble

In this time of extreme uncertainty, what can we do to to thrive and overcome an unprecedented time in our personal and business life?Dr Lynn Gribble based her PhD on the psychological underpinnings of the effects of retrenchment - that is thriving in uncertainty. We asked her back onto the show to look at some practical tips we can use during this uncertain time.Lynn last appeared on Season 1, Episode 8 of the show to look at the future of people management.On this special episode of the podcas

Mar 23, 2020 • 24:54

S2 Episode 5: The Future of Professional Relationships with Andy Lopata

S2 Episode 5: The Future of Professional Relationships with Andy Lopata

So networking is all about going to events, collecting cards and connecting on LinkedIn right? Think again! Any Lopata provides some incredible advice about how to move beyond simple "networking" and develop strong professional relationships.On this episode you will learn:Why connecting is not enoughCreating a networking strategyThe Professional Relationship WheelUsing LinkedIn beyond simply connectingPersonal branding as part of a networking strategyFind out more about Andy hereWebsit

Mar 9, 2020 • 41:31

S2 Episode 4: The Future of 5G with Paul Scanlan CTO Huawei Carrier Business Group

S2 Episode 4: The Future of 5G with Paul Scanlan CTO Huawei Carrier Business Group

We've all heard about 5G or fifth-generation mobile technologies but what is it all about and what does the future hold for 5G?To help answer this question, The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill spoke to Paul Scanlan who is the CTO of Huawei's Carrier Business Group.In this episode, Paul discussed the 5 reasons to trust 5G.1. No harmful electromagnetic fields2. 5G is more secure than 4G3. 5G will spur economic growth4. 5G will produce less carbon than 4G5. 5G increases trust in digital

Feb 24, 2020 • 33:05

S2 Episode 3: The Future of The Internet of Things with Ron Rock from Microshare

S2 Episode 3: The Future of The Internet of Things with Ron Rock from Microshare

The Internet of Things or IoT is probably the most-hyped technology behind blockchain - but what does it really mean and what are the uses of the technology.Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill spoke with the CEO and co-founder of Microshare, Ron Rock - one of the pioneers of IoT.In this wide-ranging chat, we looked at what IoT is, why it has been misunderstood and how is can be best used in a corporate environment.If you've ever wondered what IoT is then this is the podcast for you.We also co

Feb 10, 2020 • 37:21

S2 Episode 2: The future of Podcasting with Minter Dial

S2 Episode 2: The future of Podcasting with Minter Dial

With Podcasting now becoming mainstream, what is the future of this medium? To answer this question I spoke with one of the original B2B podcasters, Minter Dial who has produced a weekly show since 2010 with over 350 episodes to date.I first met Minter in 2012 and have been a guest on his show twice before.Minter first appeared on Series 1, episode 2 of the podcast to speak about Ethics and AI, so we were delighted to have him back as a veteran Podcaster to provide some excellent insights into h

Jan 27, 2020 • 24:10

S2 Episode 1: The Future of Cyber Security with Nick Coleman from IBM

S2 Episode 1: The Future of Cyber Security with Nick Coleman from IBM

When the World Economic Forum decides that cybersecurity is one of the top global risks alongside climate change, extreme weather and natural disasters you know it's serious. Their recent report on the top global risks identified cyber threats as something that has the capacity to disrupt society on a massive scale.This episode features Nick Coleman who at the time of recording was IBM’s Global Head of Cyber Security Risk where he specialised in evaluating risks from cyber adversaries, digi

Jan 13, 2020 • 38:38

S1 Episode 15: The Future of Disruptive Thinking with Nicole Yershon

S1 Episode 15: The Future of Disruptive Thinking with Nicole Yershon

Do you think disruptively? In this episode we spoke with self-described "Rough Diamond", Nicole Yershon about what it means to think like a disruptor and how disruption can be turned into an advantage.Nicole is not new to disruption. When Nicole joined Ogilvy in 2000 she was given the simple brief of “bringing the agency into the 21st century”.She achieved this by building relationships with third party suppliers and embracing new technologies that saw Ogilvy digitise some 10,000 tapes

Dec 2, 2019 • 34:23

S1 Episode 14: The Future of Cryptocurrency with Jeremy Epstein

S1 Episode 14: The Future of Cryptocurrency with Jeremy Epstein

Cryptocurrency and especially bitcoin has been one of the most over-hyped technologies this decade. To better understand the opportunity for cryptocurrencies and blockchain, I spoke with Jeremy Epstein, CEO of Never Stop Marketing, who has 20 years of international marketing experience.Most recently, Jeremy was VP, Marketing at Sprinklr which grew from a $20 million valuation and 30 people to $1.8 billion valuation and 1400 people in 4 years.Today, Jeremy is a highly sought-after marketing advis

Nov 18, 2019 • 27:06

S1 Episode 13: The Future of Content Marketing with Eric Fulwiler

S1 Episode 13: The Future of Content Marketing with Eric Fulwiler

Great content that cuts through the noise is key in a disrupted B2B world. In this episode of the podcast, I spoke with Eric Fulwiler who recently joined 11:FS - a financial services transformation company as CMO, overseeing their media and marketing teams across the group.He spent the last 10 years in digital advertising agencies, most recently as UK Managing Director for US-based VaynerMedia - a creative, media, and production agency. Before agency life, and as a side hustle along the way, he’

Nov 4, 2019 • 20:54

S1 Episode 12: The Future of Retail with Julian Fisher

S1 Episode 12: The Future of Retail with Julian Fisher

With the rise and rise of online shopping can the high street survive? To answer this question and others on the future of retail I asked Julian Fisher, CEO of Retail platform Jisp for his expert views.Julian has enjoyed a varied background in technology, payments and new media, and in 1994 he launched the UK’s first internet exhibition.Since then his work has remained inexorably linked to the internet and improving sales, payment and issues with compliance together with information solutions fo

Oct 20, 2019 • 28:49

S1 Episode 11: The Future of your digital afterlife with Dr Elaine Kasket

S1 Episode 11: The Future of your digital afterlife with Dr Elaine Kasket

In this episode we speak with Dr Elaine Kasket who tells stories about the impact of the digital age on how we live and how we die, and helps others write and speak powerfully about what matters to them. She is the author of a fascinating book on the subject “All the Ghosts in the Machine” which I had the pleasure of reading ahead of our recording.In this podcast, you will also learn·      The ethics and privacy of family letters·      The laws of data ownership·      The deceased's right t

Oct 6, 2019 • 33:52

S1 Episode 10: The Future of Data with Lauren Walker

S1 Episode 10: The Future of Data with Lauren Walker

In Episode 10 of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast we speak with Lauren Walker, who at the time of recording was the Chief Operating & Data Officer in EMEA for leading agency Dentsu Aegis. She is now Managing Director at Accenture Interactive.Lauren joined Dentsu in 2017 from IBM and lead a team of more than 600 people across operations, market research, social science, digital and data science, and engineering. In May 2021 she moved to be Managing Director at Accenture Interactive.Prior to t

Sep 22, 2019 • 36:27

S1 Episode 9: The Future of Open Banking with James Varga

S1 Episode 9: The Future of Open Banking with James Varga

In Episode 9 we speak with James Varga, who co-founded The ID Co in 2011 with a mission to create convenience  allowing consumers to sign up to new products and services in seconds.He is active in a number of local and global efforts to help people do more online, including the Fintech Delivery Panel, the Open Banking Excellence where he is Co-founder and Trust In Digital Life.As one of the first to call for Open Banking in the UK, James has a wealth of experience in this space. Having previousl

Sep 8, 2019 • 29:09

S1 Episode 8: The Future of People Management with Dr Lynn Gribble

S1 Episode 8: The Future of People Management with Dr Lynn Gribble

In Episode 8 we speak with Dr. Lynn Gribble, who is one of Australia’s founding coaches, an accidental academic and an award-winning author and university lecturer.She’s known as a digital innovator for her work in technology-enabled academia and she calls herself a “pragmatic futurist coach”. She also helps people to “future proof” their careers in an ever-evolving workplace.We spoke with Lynn from Sydney, Australia where she lives and works.We discussed a range of topics relevant to companies

Aug 25, 2019 • 28:43

S1 Episode 7: The Future of Pitching for Success with Peter Hopwood

S1 Episode 7: The Future of Pitching for Success with Peter Hopwood

In Episode 7 we speak with Pitching expert Peter Hopwood and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Pitching for Success?”Peter is a communications and presence coach, public speaking and pitch trainer and conference host.We spoke with Peter from Croatia where he lives and works.We discussed a range of topics relevant to companies of any size including:Getting people curious about your businessSimple tricks for networking eventsHow to stand outMistakes people make when pitchingWhy the first

Aug 11, 2019 • 17:32

S1 Episode 6: The Future of Employee Communication with Ethan McCarty

S1 Episode 6: The Future of Employee Communication with Ethan McCarty

In Episode 6 we speak with the CEO of Integral Communications Group Ethan McCarty  and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Employee Communication?”A former journalist, Ethan joined IBM in early 2000 to manage the web presence for IBM’s $6 billion a year research division, he also co-authored their groundbreaking blogging guidelines, launched IBM’s intranet podcasting platform and worked on IBM’s award-winning annual report to shareholders.He is now the CEO of Integral Communications Grou

Jul 28, 2019 • 31:41

S1 Episode 5: The Future of Digital Transformation with Tiffany St James

S1 Episode 5: The Future of Digital Transformation with Tiffany St James

In Episode 5 we speak with Digital Strategist Tiffany St James and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Digital Transformation?”Tiffany is the former Head of Public Participation for the UK Government and an Executive Director of the British Interactive Media Association.She embeds digital and social media capability into national and international organisations and governments, and speaks worldwide on social media, digital strategy, women in tech and tech innovation.We discussed a range

Jul 14, 2019 • 33:17

S1 Episode 4: The Future of Work with Dom Price from Atlassian

S1 Episode 4: The Future of Work with Dom Price from Atlassian

In Episode 4 we speak with Dom Price, Work Futurist at Australian Unicorn Atlassian and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Work?”This special episode was recorded live in front of an audience at Australia House in London during Tech Week, hosted by The Australia United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce where we discussed a range of topics relevant to companies of any size including:The culture at AtlassianPlace, products, purpose, peopleWhen AI evolves, what will we be doing?Unlearning old wa

Jun 30, 2019 • 33:02

S1 Episode 3: The Future of Voice with James Poulter

S1 Episode 3: The Future of Voice with James Poulter

In Episode 3 we speak with James Poulter, the co-founder of Voice Agency Vixen Labs and answer the question “What’s the Future of … Voice?”.In this show, we covered a range of topics including:Why James started podcasting back in 2007Key learnings from being an early podcasterHow the next generation will interact with computers using voiceHow smart speakers will drive the growth of all voice servicesIs there a voice “killer app” yet?What will Google Duplex do for voice?Building empathy into voic

Jun 17, 2019 • 39:59

S1 Episode 2: The Future of AI and Ethics with Minter Dial

S1 Episode 2: The Future of AI and Ethics with Minter Dial

In Episode 2 we speak with Minter Dial about the future of AI and Ethics and answer the question “What’s the Future of … AI & Ethics?”.In this show we covered a range of topics:What is "Heartificial empathy"?The need for empathy in businessCan we create empathy in a machine?Feeling vs cognitive empathyEthics in AIAvoiding conscious biasHow can we learn to be more empathetic?The case for reading great novelsEmpathy as a key competitive advantageThe rise of the "Empathy Index&qu

Jun 3, 2019 • 23:32

S1 Episode 1: The Future of Communication with Martin Brooks

S1 Episode 1: The Future of Communication with Martin Brooks

In the 1st episode of the Actionable Futurist® Podcast, we spoke with Impacttologist Martin Brooks and answered the question “What’s the Future of Communication?”.In this show we covered a range of topics:What is an Impacttologist and who would hire one?What levers can you pull to make you a better communicator and maximise your impact?How we communicate in a world without face-to-face communication (eg messaging apps, Skype etc)?Tips to become a better presenterTips to communicate more effectiv

May 17, 2019 • 39:09

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