In this episode of Perspectives, we enter into the world of innovation with Chris Weier, an experienced innovation designer and coach based in Copenhagen. Chris shares her insights on what innovation truly means, why it's crucial in today's rapidly changing world, and how she helps organizations embrace uncertainty and foster creativity. We explore the main obstacles to innovation, the relationship between innovation and sustainability, and the impact of anti-intellectualism and disinformation on innovative progress. We uncover some of the tools and mindsets needed to navigate the complex landscape of modern business and technology, and learn how innovation can be a powerful force for positive change in our society

With over 20 years of experience in designing digital products, Chris is a passionate entrepreneur based in Copenhagen, specializing in innovation. She helps clients solve their biggest challenges by fostering co-creation in cross-functional teams using design-led methods such as design sprints, workshop facilitation, and design thinking.

As an Innovation Coach, Chris guides businesses through today's VUCA world, aiding decision-makers in navigating new technologies and trends with confidence. She designs and facilitates learning programs and innovation safaris that explore Nordic innovation culture and foster exchanges with Danish companies and startups.

Chris is dedicated to inspiring others to innovate and co-create, always striving to make a positive impact through her work.

Join us for this timely discussion that traverses the intersections of technology, culture, and global sustainability, offering listeners valuable insights and actionable steps to contribute to global goals during this pivotal week of global action.

In the third episode of "Perspectives," Pablo Apiolazza talks with Marco Franzon, Data Engineer at eXact lab and CTO of Dualistic, to explore the intersections of technology in Cloud Computing and Generative AI.

Together, they explore the world of cloud computing, touching subjects like the local versus cloud storage, Kubernetes and microservices, how these technologies redefine the scalability and efficiency of cloud solutions, Generative AI, traditional vs AI algorythms, computational costs and sustainability, SORA and SDV, and the future of the tech industry in an AI driven paradigm.

Marco Franzon brings is a Data Engineer at eXact Lab, company specialised in high performance computing and the co-founder and CTO of Dualistic, a 2023 startup specializing in digital twin technology. With an educational background in biochemistry and data science from the University of Trieste, Marco has honed his focus on machine learning and MLOps, emphasizing the transition of ML models from research to production. His commitment to the ML community is evident through his active maintenance of public projects that share foundational knowledge on machine learning and MLOps. Marco is also a prominent voice on social media platforms like X and LinkedIn, where he engages in discussions on RAGs and Generative AI, spurred by his involvement in a cutting-edge RAG project at eXact lab.

Join us for this timely discussion that traverses the intersections of technology, culture, and global sustainability, offering listeners valuable insights and actionable steps to contribute to global goals during this pivotal week of global action.

In this episode of "Perspectives," Pablo Apiolazza delves into the fascinating world of engineering with James Betker, the ingenious mind behind Tortoise TTS and a seasoned engineer at OpenAI. Discover the intricacies of building revolutionary instruments like Dall-E 3, explore the art and science of voice synthesis technology, and gain valuable insights into the engineer's standpoint on cutting-edge AI developments.

James Betker brings over 15 years of software engineering experience, having worked with renowned companies like OpenAI, Google, and Garmin International. With expertise in machine learning, aviation, and embedded systems, James's impressive career journey is marked by contributions to diverse projects, making this episode an enlightening exploration of the engineer's journey and their pivotal role in shaping the future of technology.

In this first episode of "Perspectives", Pablo Apiolazza sits down with Giles Crouch, Digital Anthropologist, for an enlightening conversation framed within the context of Global Goals Week —an annual week of action, awareness, and accountability for the Sustainable Development Goals. 

They explore the pressing theme of "Global Goals and How to Achieve Them," discussing the transformative role of innovation, the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence, and the tension between business and humanity in our digital age.

 The conversation also delves into the shift in customer focus from people to shareholders, the concept of "homo culturalis" versus "homo economicus," and the evolving role of social media companies in the context of global objectives.

Giles Crouch is the Chief Innovation Officer at NordSpark, an Innovation Agency based in Nova Scotia, Canada. With over 20 years of experience in bringing technology products to global markets, Giles combines marketing, cultural anthropology, and innovation frameworks to navigate the complexities of the digital world. He is a recognized thought leader in helping businesses scale and innovate, and his recent Medium article "The Tension Between Business & Humanity in the Digital Age" has garnered significant attention. Giles is also actively involved in mentoring Canadian women entrepreneurs and serves as the Marketing Communications Chair for the Atlantic Tech Summit.

Join us for this timely discussion that traverses the intersections of technology, culture, and global sustainability, offering listeners valuable insights and actionable steps to contribute to global goals during this pivotal week of global action.