Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast

Join me for a fascinating exploration of how AI is transforming every employee into a potential tech creator, breaking down traditional IT barriers and democratizing technology across organizations. I'm joined by Tom Davenport (Distinguished Professor at Babson College) and Ian Barkin (pioneering thought leader in automation) to discuss:

• The rise of citizen developers, automators, and data scientists
• How organizations can manage the tension between IT departments and citizen developers
• Key risks and success factors in democratizing technology
• The future of work where employees become technology creators
• The impact of AI agents and automation on business transformation
• How individuals can prepare for this technological revolution

The next wave of AI is here, and it's not just about chatbots - it's about intelligent AI agents that will work alongside us, negotiate on our behalf, and transform how businesses operate.

Join me as I sit down with Silvio Savarese, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of Salesforce AI Research, to explore the fascinating world of 'agentic AI', discussing how these AI agents differ from traditional AI, why they represent the third wave of artificial intelligence, how they'll reshape our workplaces, and crucially, how we can ensure they remain trustworthy and under human control.

Join me to discover how AI-powered #virtualpets are #transforming the way we connect and why millions of users are falling in love with their #digital companions.

I am joined by Fabian Kamberi, the CEO and co-founder of Slay, the company behind the viral game Pengu, to discuss the fascinating world of #AIcharacters, the role of social gaming in combating digital isolation, how they use advanced #AI to create personality-driven #pets, their innovative approach to user safety and engagement, the future of virtual companions, and the business strategies that helped them achieve over 5 million registered users worldwide.

Could AI trigger a catastrophic market crash or even nuclear war? In this eye-opening interview, I'm joined by New York Times bestselling author Jim Rickards to discuss his new book 'MoneyGPT,' where we explore how AI could amplify market panics, accelerate bank runs, and pose unprecedented risks to our financial systems and national security when human judgment is removed from critical decision-making.

Join me for an eye-opening conversation about how artificial intelligence and gamification are revolutionizing the way we learn and engage at work.

I am joined by Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Kahoot!, the global learning platform that has transformed education with over 11 billion players to date. Together we explore the dramatic impact of AI on corporate training, why traditional learning methods are becoming obsolete, how gamification can transform employee engagement, the rise of immersive technologies in education, and why the shift to hybrid work demands entirely new approaches to learning. 

We also discuss the exciting future trends that are reshaping both classroom and workplace learning, from AI-powered content creation to augmented reality experiences.

In his new book "Pivot or Die," Gary Shapiro argues that businesses must embrace change to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. I am joined by Gary, who heads up the Consumer Technology Association (organizers of CES) to disucss the importance of pivoting, the challenges companies face, and strategies for staying ahead in an AI-driven world.

Discover how Heineken, the global brewing giant, is leveraging generative AI to revolutionize its operations across multiple departments. I am joined by Tony Costella, Global Consumer and Market Insights Director at Heineken, to explore how they are using AI to enhance consumer insights, boost innovation and streamline knowledge management.

AI is revolutionizing the food industry, and you won't believe how it's changing the way we make pickles!

Join me as I sit down with Helen Davis, Senior Vice President and Head of North America Supply Chain Operations at Kraft Heinz, to discuss the fascinating world of AI in food production. We'll explore how Kraft Heinz is building a "self-driving supply chain," using AI to ensure the perfect crunch in every pickle, leveraging technology to boost employee engagement, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in food manufacturing.

From cucumbers to mac and cheese, discover how artificial intelligence is transforming one of the world's largest food companies.

Don't miss this appetizing blend of technology and tradition!

Generative AI is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, but many organizations are still in the early stages of adoption. In this conversation, I speak with Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini. to explore the current state of generative AI in the enterprise, its challenges, and future trends.

Are you embracing the Enterprise AI Era? Join me as I sit down with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake and former Google ads chief, to explore the future of enterprise AI!

🔮 Discover how AI is reshaping business intelligence
💡 Learn about responsible AI implementation
🏢 Hear exciting real-world AI use cases from top companies

Sridhar shares invaluable insights from his journey at Google, founding Neeva, and now leading Snowflake. Don't miss this deep dive into the transformative power of AI in business!

Listen now and get ahead in the Enterprise AI Era!