In this episode, we catch up with Contextere co-founder Gabe Batstone for a year-end discussion about recent trips to Switzerland, Finland, the G7 and the WEF. He discusses what's new, what the company is working on, and what to watch for in 2026. We get into specific topics like:

Killing the ‘Data Silo’ Crisis: How Industrial Enterprises Can Unify Disconnected Information”

• Nearly 47% of manufacturers view data fragmentation as a major obstacle to AI success, and workers spend 30% of their day searching for information.

Building the ‘Agile Workforce’: Cross-Skilling, Upskilling, and Reskilling in an AI-Driven Industrial World”

• The half-life of industrial skills is approximately 5 years and falling. Organizations need continuous learning frameworks, not one-time training. This deeper conversation explores how Madison enables workers to develop new skills on-the-job, cross-skill into adjacent areas, and upskill without waiting for classroom training.

What to watch for in 2026?

• Enterprise budgets are shifting toward measured outcomes, not experimentation.
• The labor market is the new competitive battleground. Workforce transformation—not just technology adoption—is where differentiation happens.
• Industrial AI is moving from “nice-to-have” to “baseline capability”.

Vertical AI wins over horizontal AI in 2026.

In this episode of Ingenuity Amplified, we dive into the upcoming launch of FieldGuard 360, a new collaboration between Calian’s Cyber & IT Division and Contextere. Our guest, Greg Lush of Calian, brings over 40 years of service industry expertise to explain how this AI-driven, technician-first platform delivers real-time, adaptive intelligence to the front line. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on how FieldGuard 360 is set to transform field service and empower technicians in unpredictable environments.

In this episode of Ingenuity Amplified, Gabe Batstone and Steve Warne engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Bill Syrros from BDO about the transformative impact of AI on various industries. They explore the future of AI, the skills needed for the workforce, the importance of generalists, and the role of government in AI development. Bill shares insights on how AI can augment human capabilities and the opportunities it presents for innovation and growth.

We're joined by special guest Dr. Joseph T. Yun, an AI strategist and Research Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Yun focuses on developing cutting-edge data science algorithms and user-centric analytics systems. His work addresses critical societal issues, including the ethics and privacy concerns of AI in marketing. 

We discuss the human-centric focus of AI, real applications and positive bias. We also get into how businesses can effectively implement AI to drive meaningful outcomes amidst rapid technological evolution.

Today, Contextere co-founder Gabe Batstone provides us with a Fall 2024 update.

That includes:

In this episode, we continue with our "Meet the Team" series, profiling the great folks at Contextere. We introduce you today to Jack Garrard, the company's marketing manager, and we discuss his role, his career path, Madison's evolution, plans for the summer, and much more.

Contextere founders Carl Byers and Gabe Batstone update us on the latest happenings at the company. We discuss:

We also discuss Contextere's summer plans, and Gabe tells us a hilarious story about his recent trip to Lake Placid and his own little Miracle on Ice.

Our first of several episodes where we'll introduce you to various members of the amazing team that makes Contextere tick. In this episode, we're joined by Milka Murdjeva. We learn about her background, what she does at Contextere and some of the most interesting technical stuff she's working on this summer.

In this episode of the Ingenuity podcast, we delve into recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence, with a special focus on generative AI and its burgeoning regulatory landscape. Carl and Gabe share insights from our recent global engagements, including meetings at the White House, US Senate and Europe. These experiences offer a unique perspective on how AI is being perceived and utilized at the highest levels of government and industry internationally. Join us for a journey through the evolving world of AI, where technology meets reality on a global stage.

Our special guest is Sultan Akif, a technology executive who has been involved in over a billion dollars in digital transformation projects across the planet. But the story behind the dollars is inspiring for reasons you will not predict. He left the company, found his purpose – which includes helping to build libraries for youths all over the world – and then re-joined the company to make a difference. We discuss the impact of AI, and the ability we have to make a difference and do so responsibly. Sultan also shares the message of not giving in to self-doubt and truly embracing the moment.

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