Why Small Language Models Are the Future of AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/702 What if the future of AI isn’t bigger—but smaller, smarter, and more specialized? In this episode, Microsoft’s Ilya Venger pulls back the curtain on the rise of small language models (SLMs), the evolution of intelligent agents, and why clean, governed data is the real fuel behind AI success. From industry-specific copilots to the power of Micros...
30 Jun 30min
Why AI Needs Knowledge Management to Succeed
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/701 What happens when AI meets the messy, human world of organizational knowledge? In this episode, Rebecka Isaksson—Microsoft MVP and knowledge management strategist—unpacks how AI can finally unlock the elusive value of tacit knowledge. From SharePoint sprawl to the power of communities of practice, Rebecka shares hard-won insights on transforming conte...
25 Jun 23min
The 3 AI Mindsets Disrupting Tech Today
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/700 In this episode, Mark and Andrew dive deep into the shifting mindsets shaping the future of AI in business and tech. From building a personal AI-powered second brain to exploring the rise of “vibe coding,” they unpack the tools, tensions, and transformations redefining how professionals engage with technology. Whether you're an AI optimist, skeptic,...
24 Jun 36min
Why AI Fails Without Clean Data
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/699 What if the key to unlocking AI’s full potential isn’t more algorithms—but better data? In this episode, Harley Webster, founder of Amagi and Power BI lead, shares how his journey from geologist to data strategist shaped his obsession with clean, actionable data. From managing petabytes of oilfield data in Qatar to helping modern businesses unify f...
23 Jun 35min
The Hidden Power of Copilot Agents in the Enterprise
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/698 What happens when a cloud architect dives headfirst into the evolving world of AI and becomes one of the earliest adopters of Microsoft Copilot in Europe? In this episode, Daniel Rohregger shares how he turned early access into real-world impact—running transformative workshops, challenging AI limitations, and building multilingual agents for legacy ...
18 Jun 26min
The Secret Behind FastTrack’s 2.2x Higher Adoption Rates
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/697 What if you could prevent most software project failures before they even begin? In this episode, we dive into the origins and evolution of Microsoft’s FastTrack program and the Success by Design framework—a powerful approach that’s transforming how enterprise tech projects are delivered. Pedro Sacramento and Alok Singh, two principal ...
16 Jun 38min
How to Drive Real ROI with Enterprise AI
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/696 When AI stops being a buzzword and starts saving you 15 hours a month, something shifts. In this episode, Microsoft MVP and Practice Director Chris Hinch shares how he turned curiosity into capability—leading Copilot enablement across his organization and beyond. From overcoming AI skepticism to building secure, scalable adoption strategies, Ch...
11 Jun 23min
Revolutionizing M&A with Power BI and Real-Time Data
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/695 Imagine navigating a multi-million-pound business acquisition without flipping through a 700-page PDF. In this episode, Ian Fishwick, a veteran of 43 tech M&As, and Sam Godfrey, Director at Evolution Capital, reveal how they’re transforming the financial due diligence process using Microsoft Power BI. From real-time insights to interactive das...
9 Jun 29min
