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The Truth About Agent Sprawl (And Why Bigger AI Isn't Always Better) Jul 06, 2026

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Every app now offers an AI agent, leading to a new enterprise nightmare: "agent sprawl".

In this episode, David sits down with Franny Hsiao, Salesforce’s EMEA AI Architects Lead, to unpack the hidden risks of uncoordinated AI ecosystems. They explore why continuous learning is vital for C-suite leaders, the growing need for "Frugal AI," and why preserving human judgment is our ultimate competitive advantage.

Don't Let Science-Fiction Ruin Your Growth Strategy Jul 03, 2026

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In this episode, David sits down with Mick Costigan, who leads Salesforce Futures, to explore how leaders can anticipate and shape the future of technology.

We unpack why AI "hallucinations" are actually a powerful tool for strategic foresight and why the impending rise of personal AI agents will force companies to move from transactional interactions to genuine customer relationships.

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From HR to Solution Engineer: Rethinking Who Belongs in the AI Era Jul 01, 2026

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How do you go from a junior HR role to a Solution Engineer?

In this episode, Izzy Power shares her unconventional journey into tech. We unpack how AI is reducing her admin from hours to minutes, the pressing need to be "intentional" with that saved time, and why the tech industry must rethink how it trains entry-level talent before we accidentally pull up the drawbridge on the next generation.

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From Catford to an MBE: Ashleigh Ainsley is Working to Make Sure We Build a Inclusive Future Jun 29, 2026

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Ashleigh Ainsley, MBE and co-founder of Colorintech, joins David Savage to uncover the uncomfortable truths about the technology sector's diversity problem.

They discuss why venture capital is leaving money on the table by ignoring underrepresented founders, the hidden biases in AI, and why a lack of data means structural barriers remain unaddressed. Discover what it really takes to open the door for the next generation of leaders.

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Luis Blando Explains Why You Don't Need a Ferrari to Cross the Street Jun 26, 2026

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AI innovation is moving at breakneck speed, but are organizations keeping up?

Luis Blando (OutSystems' Chief Product and Technology Officer) argues that scaling AI isn't just about deploying expensive models, it’s a massive cultural transformation.

We explore the "terrible" tension between innovation and governance, why businesses just need a good old bicycle instead of a Ferrari to solve most problems, and how unlocking unstructured data is the secret to ending AI hallucinations.

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The Truth About Cultural Change in a 100-Year-Old Travel Brand Jun 24, 2026

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When Lucy Donaldson left the highly-regulated finance world to become CIO of Globus, a 100-year-old travel brand, she didn't just face a technology upgrade, she faced a massive cultural shift.

In this episode, Lucy reveals why true legacy modernisation relies on people before platforms, how a master data foundation enables AI success, and why "shadow AI" presents a new governance challenge. Discover the human decisions driving legacy transformation.

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OutSystem's CEO Woodson Martin Explains Why Moving Fast is Creating a Mountain of Technical Debt Jun 22, 2026

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The rush to adopt AI agents is creating an invisible crisis: mounting technical debt and skyrocketing token bills.

Woodson Martin from OutSystems joins us to discuss the "token-o-palypse" that shocked CFOs and the hidden costs of moving too fast. We unpack how leaders can seize back control, build secure infrastructure, and truly own their agentic future without sacrificing compliance or their budgets.

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Tokenomics: The Hidden Invoice Shock That's Destroying Tech Budgets Jun 19, 2026

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Tech leaders are waking up to massive, unexpected AI bills. Why? The industry has fallen for the 'reasoning trap': paying models to rethink basic, repeatable tasks from scratch.

Pegasystems CEO Alan Trefler joins David Savage to expose the "token-eating" agents causing boardroom budget shock. We unpack why standardising your AI "recipe" is the only way to scale without breaking the bank, and why token-maxxing is a flawed strategy.

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When Dealing with Grief, the Last Thing We Need is a Chatbot Jun 17, 2026

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When you experience life's toughest moments, should a chatbot be the one to comfort you?

Sophie Ruddock, COO of Empathy, doesn't think so.

In this episode, we explore the tension between scaling a tech-for-good platform and maintaining human compassion. Sophie reveals why they refuse to fully automate grief, the limits of AI in emotional support, and how solving the logistical burden of death delivers both vital social care and real business impact.

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The Truth About Data Sovereignty: You're So Worried About Locking the Front-Door That You Forgot to Close the Windows Jun 15, 2026

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The board wants an AI “Ferrari,” but are you ready for the security headaches?

Aidan Finn, CEO of Binarii Labs, reveals that unstructured data makes up 90% of enterprise data (and it's dangerously exposed). We unpack the illusion of data sovereignty, the risks of relying on a single cloud provider, and how fragmenting files across locations could be your ultimate defense. Discover how to actually take back control.

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