Engineer In the Looop2 Jun 2025

AI Under the Hood with Head of IT Renard Henry of Toyota Connected

From jiu-jitsu to jumpstarting innovation at Toyota Connected, Renard Henry brings the heat in this episode of Engineer in the Loop. We talk AI in vehicles, life-saving tech, and the growing need for AI governance. Renard shares how Toyota stays lean while experimenting fast, why autonomous cars still need human oversight, and what the future holds for AI in healthcare and transportation. Whether you’re a tech lead, car geek, or just curious about how AI shows up in the real world—you’ll want to buckle up for this one.

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📌 Chapters:

00:00 – The Invisible AI Already in Your Car

01:37 – Meet Renard Henry: From Sports Medicine to Tech Leadership

04:32 – Leadership Lessons from Jiu-Jitsu and Industry Hopping

06:02 – Fast-Paced Innovation at Toyota Connected

07:47 – Why Toyota Still Gets Lean Right

09:21 – AI vs. Autonomy: How Toyota Approaches Both

13:51 – Autonomous Traffic, White Stoplights, and Sci-Fi Reality

17:04 – The Future of Vehicle Ownership & Passive Income Fleets

21:05 – From IT to Intelligent Agents: What’s Coming Next

22:11 – How AI Changed Renard’s Work and Worldview

25:29 – AI in Healthcare: Personal Loss and Hopeful Progress

27:16 – Ethics, Automation, and the Trolley Problem

28:24 – Why AI Governance Will Be the Next Big Tech Role

30:51 – Cost, Risk & Value: The Hidden Work of Enterprise AI

34:55 – Avoiding the Wild West of Shadow AI

36:29 – Innovation with Purpose: Vetting the Right Tools

40:07 – Final Thoughts + Where to Connect with Renard

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