Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology Podcast
Business og økonomiTeknologiIn this podcast, Bernard Marr explores the biggest trends and questions in business and technology
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- Mind the Gap - Navigating The AI Innovation Frontier (01:05:08)
Why are startups racing ahead with AI while half of enterprises remain stuck in pilot purgatory? 🚀 I’m joined by Sasha Rubel, GenAI Policy Lead for AWS in EMEA, and Alexandru Voica, Head of Public Affairs at Synthesia, to discuss the widening two-tier AI economy, the four critical barriers holding companies back (infrastructure, regulation, funding, and skills), real-world impact stories from Rwanda to Ukraine, the rise of agentic AI, and why the future of work will be tech-enabled but funda...
- The Agentic Enterprise: How AI Agents Are Transforming Business with Salesforce's Adam Evans (00:11:09)
🤖 The Agentic Enterprise Revolution: Inside Salesforce's AI Strategy Why do 95% of AI pilots fail to reach production? The answer might surprise you. In this exclusive interview from Dreamforce 2025, I sit down with Adam Evans, Salesforce's Executive Vice President of AI and General Manager for AI, to uncover what it really takes to build a successful agentic enterprise. #Salesforcepartnership #Sponsored 🎯 What You'll Learn: ✨ The Three Critical Use Cases for AI Success Serving customers...
- Cybersecurity is now a boardroom priority (00:24:44)
💼 Cybersecurity is now a boardroom priority — and CFOs are at the center of it. In this conversation, I talk with Michael Wignall and Soriya Shariff from Microsoft about how finance leaders can navigate today’s AI-powered cyber threats and safeguard business resilience and profitability. #MicrosoftPartnership #Ad 🔹 Why cybersecurity is a core business risk, not just an IT problem 🔹 How CFOs can build strong partnerships with CISOs and CEOs 🔹 The financial impact of security by design and def...
- How Indeed Uses AI (00:25:38)
💼 At Dreamforce 2025, I sat down with Hannah Calhoon, VP of AI at Indeed, and learned what real AI transformation looks like at scale. Indeed serves 615 million job seekers across 60 countries, and they're not just experimenting; they're systematically reimagining work with AI. #Salesforcepartnership #Sponsored 📊 The measurement-first approach: Hannah's philosophy is refreshingly practical: "95% of enterprise AI pilots generate zero business value. My job is making sure we're in...
- The 4 Myths Delaying The AI Revolution With Dr. Sean Kennedy From Nokia Bell Labs (00:37:48)
Are we approaching AI development all wrong? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Sean Kennedy from Nokia Bell Labs challenges four widespread beliefs that are actually slowing down AI innovation. 🔍 What We Cover: Myth 1: Regulation Kills Innovation Discover why uncertainty, not regulation itself, is the real barrier to AI progress and how Nokia's six pillars of responsible AI (fairness, reliability, privacy, transparency, sustainability, and accountability) provide a framework for moving ...
- AI And The End Of Progress? Carl Benedikt Frey On The Fragile Future Of Innovation (00:50:05)
Artificial intelligence promises to transform everything, yet it could also stall progress if we get it wrong. 🤖✨ In this conversation, I’m joined by Carl Benedikt Frey, Oxford economist and author of the new book "How Progress Ends", to explore why technological progress is never guaranteed and how AI could fuel growth or risk stagnation. We discuss the two phases of innovation, the impact of regulation, the battle between centralised and decentralised models in the AI race, what leaders mus...
- The Future Of Surgery With Robots And AI (00:51:10)
Surgery is being transformed before our eyes by robotics and AI 🤖🧠. I’m joined by Dr. Mark Slack, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of CMR Surgical, to explore how surgical robots are making keyhole procedures more accessible, the role AI plays in training and decision support, the future of autonomous surgery, and what this all means for global healthcare 🌍💉
- AI, Consciousness and Longevity: A Conversation With Deepak Chopra (00:35:41)
AI is changing how we live, work, and even how we think 🧠✨ In this episode, I am joined by Deepak Chopra, world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and bestselling author, to discuss his AI twin, the role of AI in self-reflection and wellbeing, consciousness, how technology shapes longevity and healthspan, and the risks and opportunities AI brings for humanity 🌍💡
- Space, AI, And The Future Of Humanity (00:30:34)
What can 337 days in space teach us about leadership, innovation, and the future of humanity? In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tom Marshburn, astronaut, physician, and executive at Sierra Space, to explore how space is shaping industries on Earth and opening new frontiers. We cover what it feels like to launch on three different spacecraft, how zero gravity is driving breakthroughs in medicine and semiconductors, why AI will be essential for missions to Mars, and the leadership less...
- Agentic AI And The Future Of Communication With Grant Lee (00:32:55)
AI is evolving from a tool into a true collaborator, reshaping how we communicate and create. I am joined by Grant Lee, co-founder and CEO of Gamma, to discuss the rise of agentic AI, how startups can grow efficiently with lean teams, the risks and opportunities of AI in the workforce, and what the next decade of business and technology will look like 🚀💡🎙️
- The Future Of Writing With AI: How TextJam Is Reinventing Word Processing (00:46:45)
AI is changing how we write, but what if it could help us keep our own voice while making writing easier and more creative? I am joined by Pete DeLaurentis, founder of TextJam, to explore how his platform uses AI as a true co-writer, the challenges of writing tools like Word and Google Docs, why transparency matters in education and business, and what the next 10 years of AI in writing could look like.
- AI Superhumans, Human Replacement, And The Future Of Work With Amanda Kahlow (00:45:30)
What happens when AI can sell, negotiate, and even outperform humans, and leaders start rewarding employees who design the AI that replaces them? I am joined by Amanda Kahlow, founder and CEO of 1mind and co-founder of 6sense, to explore how AI superhumans are already closing deals, answering complex questions, and transforming the buyer experience. We also tackle her radical idea that companies should incentivise employees to build the AI that replaces them, creating new opportunities while ...
- Reinventing The World With Agentic AI (00:45:18)
🚀 Get ready for a game-changing conversation about how AI is completely transforming the way we deliver technology services - from traditional consulting to Netflix-style subscriptions for virtual AI teams! I'm joined by Martin Migoya, CEO and Co-founder of Globant (one of Latin America's first tech unicorns), to discuss their revolutionary AI pods that are disrupting the entire industry, the evolution from generative AI to agentic AI and physical AI, how companies can embrace this AI revolut...
- An Astronaut’s View On Space, AI, And The Future Of Humanity 🚀🌍🤖 (00:33:02)
What happens when you mix life in zero gravity with the future of AI, climate tech, and humanity’s greatest questions? I’m joined by British astronaut and STEM ambassador Tim Peake to explore everything from the awe-inspiring view of Earth from space, to space-based manufacturing, AI’s role in decision-making, the growing space economy, and why inspiring the next generation has never been more important 🚀🌍🤖
- AI Could Reshape Humanity And We Have No Plan For It (00:51:15)
🔮 In this mind-blowing conversation, I explore why AI represents humanity's defining challenge, requiring us to completely reimagine our institutions rather than simply adding technology to existing systems. I'm joined by world-renowned AI expert Richard Susskind to discuss AI's potential to eliminate problems (not just automate tasks), why our language fails to describe what AI is becoming, the mountain range of threats AI poses, and the cosmic perspective on humanity's role in creating a g...
- Why AI Agents Will Trigger The Biggest Workplace Revolution In 25 Years - Livestream With Salesforce (00:27:51)
The future of work isn't coming—it's already here, and it's being shaped by AI agents handling everything from customer service to strategic planning! 🚀 Join me as I sit down with Marc Benioff, founder and CEO of @salesforce, to discuss the rise of digital labor, how AI is transforming leadership, why robots might soon welcome you to your hotel room, and what skills will matter most in this new era of human-machine collaboration. 🤖💼
- Agentic AI: How Zoom Is Transforming Work Beyond Video Conferencing (00:37:06)
Discover how AI is evolving from simple automation to autonomous systems that can reason, plan, and execute tasks on your behalf! 🚀 I'm joined by XD Huang, CTO of Zoom, to explore how Zoom is pioneering agentic AI to transform meetings into milestones 🎯, the power of specialized small language models 🧠, how AI Companion acts as your personal chief of staff 💼, and what the future of workplace collaboration will look like when we all have AI agents working for us 24/7 ⏰.
- The Rise Of The AI Analyst: Why This Could Be The Most Important Job In The AI Revolution (00:45:11)
🔥 The AI revolution is creating an entirely new job role that could be crucial to business success—the AI Analyst. I'm joined by Andy MacMillan, CEO of Alteryx, to discuss this emerging profession, how organizations can prepare their data for AI, the rise of AI operations as a critical business function, and what the future holds for enterprise analytics in an increasingly AI-driven world. 🚀 💼 🤖
- The Great Skill Shift: How AI Is Transforming 70% Of Jobs By 2030 (00:24:56)
🔮 The labor market has always been broken—but AI might finally fix it by creating a more transparent, dynamic, and human-centered economy where 70% of job skills will transform by 2030! I'm joined by Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, to discuss the shift from the knowledge economy to the innovation economy, the critical "five Cs" human skills, the end of linear career paths, and how HR departments are evolving from back-office functions to strategic business driver...
- Trust: The Hidden Key to Unlocking AI's True Potential (00:33:34)
🔍 In this thought-provoking conversation, I explore why trust is the critical missing ingredient that determines whether AI initiatives succeed or fail. I'm joined by Leanne Allen, Partner and Head of AI at KPMG UK, to discuss the three waves of AI transformation, values-driven implementation, human-centric design principles, and practical approaches to building ethical AI systems that earn stakeholder confidence. 🤖 💡 🚀 #KPMGPartner
- AI Adoption in 2025: What's Working and What's Not (00:32:40)
Discover the exciting outcomes organizations are achieving with GenAI investments in 2025 and the surprising obstacles they're still facing! I'm joined by Brett Roscoe, Senior VP at Informatica, to discuss key findings from their CDO Insights 2025 report, exploring what's actually working in GenAI investment, practical strategies for turning data challenges into advantages, and how to drive competitive edge through AI adoption in this rapidly evolving landscape.
- Bridging The AI Divide: Why Europe's AI Future Depends On Transformative Innovation (00:21:34)
🔥 Europe's AI Revolution: Opportunity or Divide? Join me as I explore how AI adoption is exploding across Europe, with five businesses adopting AI every minute, and discover why startups are racing ahead while larger enterprises risk falling behind! 🚀 I'm joined by Tanuja Randery, Vice President and Managing Director of AWS EMEA, to discuss Europe's emerging two-tier AI economy, the critical skills gap hampering innovation, and the regulatory puzzles businesses must navigate to unlock ...
- Redefining Work In The Age Of AI (00:29:30)
🚀 Curious about how AI is reshaping the future of work and what it means for your career and business? Join me, Bernard Marr, as I’m joined by Jim Wilson, Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership and Technology at Accenture, to explore human + machine collaboration, the latest advances in generative AI, how to design AI-augmented jobs, essential skills for the future workforce, and Accenture’s 2025 Technology Vision. 🤖💼
- How To Drive Success In The Era Of Agentic AI (00:30:51)
Join me as I explore how AI is revolutionizing businesses and creating an unprecedented era of hyper-innovation! 🚀 I'm joined by Bill McDermott, CEO of ServiceNow, to discuss the AI revolution's impact on leadership, why companies need an AI agent control tower, how human-AI collaboration is evolving, and strategies for balancing urgent AI investment with responsible implementation. 🤖💼📈
- The AI Success Formula: Why Technology And Skills Must Evolve Together (00:26:02)
Discover why 40% of IT leaders feel their organizations are falling behind in AI adoption and learn the essential formula for success in the AI era! 🚀 Join me and my guest Ben Coley, Senior Surface Global Black Belt at Microsoft, as we explore fascinating new research about balancing technology readiness with skills development 🤖, discuss the generational divide in AI adoption 📊, and uncover practical strategies for creating an effective AI implementation that drives talent retention and busi...