Autonomous Agents: Marketing Hype vs. Technical Reality
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/676 Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford, and William Dorrington explore the gap between marketed AI capabilities and technical reality, highlighting how "autonomous agents" often lack true orchestration and memory needed for genuine autonomy. TAKEAWAYS • Home gym innovation with resistance training that uses AI to adjust to your goals and fatigue leve...
15 Apr 35min
Scheduling Mastery: How Calendly is Transforming Business Relationships
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/675 The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore the future of meetings in a hybrid world. Jeff Hardison shares insights from Calendly's research showing growing excitement about AI's role in making meetings more effective, while also noting the pendulum swing between asynchronous communication and the irreplaceable value of human connection.&nbs...
14 Apr 30min
From Receptionist to MVP with Amber Bell
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/674 Amber Bell shares her journey from receptionist at a GP partner to Microsoft MVP, discovering her passion for training and documentation along the way. TAKEAWAYS • Starting as a receptionist at a Microsoft Great Plains partner in San Diego • Moving up through certifications and discovering a love for training instead of programming • Founding Trainin...
9 Apr 23min
AI's Legal Frontier: Why Your Next Tech Project Needs a Lawyer
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/673 Microsoft appears to be settling into a more deliberate AI strategy with increasing focus on data governance, security, and Fabric as a central component for AI implementation. The recent clarity around Microsoft's vision suggests a transition from reactionary AI deployment to a more considered approach for long-term value. TAKEAWAYS • Microsoft ...
8 Apr 24min
Breaking AI to Build Trust: A Conversation with a Microsoft Red Team Engineer
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/672 We dive deep into the world of AI security with Microsoft's Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Joris De Gruyter, from the AI Red Team, who shares insights into how they test and break AI systems to ensure safety and trustworthiness. TAKEAWAYS • Microsoft requires all AI features to be thoroughly documented and approved by a central board • The AI Re...
7 Apr 30min
Crossing Industries: How a Technical Lead Found Success in Power Platform
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/671 Prashant Chaudhary shares his journey from automation engineering to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how a passion for programming and community support shaped his successful career in Power Platform. TAKEAWAYS • Working at EY as a technical lead with expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse • First awarded Microsoft MVP status in 2024 • St...
2 Apr 18min
Elevating Power Apps: Closing Gaps with PCF Components and AI-Driven Development
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/670 Join us for a captivating conversation with Rahan Arif, the dynamic CEO and founder of Lowcodera, who pulls back the curtain on his inspiring journey through the tech world. From the early days of building websites in university to navigating the impactful realms of Microsoft technologies and SharePoint, Rahan shares how these experiences paved his ...
31 Mars 33min
Microsoft's Contact Center Evolution with Peter Ruiter
Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/669 Peter Ruiter shares his journey from PHP developer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting his career transformation and expertise in Microsoft's contact center technology. • Born in the Netherlands with a family that spans continents – wife from Argentina, two sons aged 14 and 10 • Started in Media Technology, working with PHP and marketing automation before tr...
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