RR018 Reflections on Season 5, what we loved, learned and the responsibility we have as Tech leaders today

Dave, Esmee, Rob and Marcel wrap up an incredible Season 5, reflecting on the biggest technology trends, the most memorable conversations, and the fantastic guests who joined us along the way. From AI and cybersecurity to quantum computing and digital transformation, it’s been a season full of insights, innovation, and inspiration.

Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for being part of the Realities Remixed journey. We wish you a fantastic summer and look forward to bringing you even more thought-provoking conversations when we return in September for Season 6!

TLDR

00:27 – Season 5 reflections and key trends
02:38 – Summer observations and random interruptions
05:01 – From Cloud Realities to Realities Remixed
08:05 – Winning 3 Global Marketing Awards
10:50 – Esmee’s journey and what’s next
14:05 – Technology trends revisited
15:20 – Cybersecurity and investment challenges
18:34 – Scaling AI beyond pilots
25:41 – The reality of business transformation
33:35 – AI governance, agents, ethics, and the future of work
47:00 – Knowledge retention and collaboration
49:20 – Hardware innovation for AI
51:17 – Macro trends and standout guests
57:45 – Digital sovereignty and resilience
1:08:00 – Why systems thinking must change
1:12:00 – The Octopus Organisation
1:18:24 – Summer plans and what’s ahead

Hosts

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/

Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/

Production

Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/

Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/

Sound

Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/

Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/

'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini