
The CollabTalk Podcast
A technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.
Latest episodes

May 2, 2024 • 51min
Episode 125 | Opportunities for AI in the Enterprise with Yasir Drabu
For this episode, I spoke with Yasir Drabu (@TaazaaInc), Founder and CEO of Taazaa, on the short and long-term opportunities for AI within the enterprise.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-125-with-yasir-drabu/

Apr 29, 2024 • 27min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 262 with Jonathan Weaver
Episode 262 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 MVP, Jonathan Weaver (@j_weaver74), a Senior SharePoint and Power Platform Developer and Practice Lead at WaterOne, based in Davenport, Florida.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-jonathan-weaver/

Apr 26, 2024 • 52min
Episode 124 | AI's Real-World Impact on SMBs with Martin Pietrzak
For this episode, I spoke with Martin Pietrzak (@Martin_Pietrzak), CEO of Pinch Marketing, a boutique agency and Microsoft partner, on the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption for SMBs.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-124-with-martin-prietrzak/

Apr 23, 2024 • 28min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 261 with John Aziz
Episode 261 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and AI MVP, John Aziz (@john00isaac), a Software Developer with GEMINDZ, based in Cairo, Egypt.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-john-aziz/

Apr 18, 2024 • 50min
Episode 123 | Building a Business on Open Source Foundations with Oren Eini
Oren Eini, Founder and CEO of RavenDB and a Developer Technologies MVP, delves into the nuances of building a business around open source. He discusses the essential role of community in open source ecosystems and shares personal anecdotes from his experience with RavenDB. The conversation also touches on the challenges of sustaining open source projects, such as funding and maintaining community trust. Oren advocates for practical coding experiences for junior developers while exploring innovative monetization strategies that balance community needs with business models.

Apr 17, 2024 • 17min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 260 with Annie Talvasto
Episode 260 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Annie Talvasto (@AnnieTalvasto), Chief Marketing Officer for VSHN AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-annie-talvasto/

Apr 11, 2024 • 53min
Episode 122 | Growing and Nurturing Technical Communities with Heather Cook
For this episode, I spoke with Heather Cook (@heddamaven), Principal PM Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft, on growing and nurturing technical communities inside an organization or within the outside community.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-122-with-heather-cook/

Apr 7, 2024 • 19min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 259 with Nico De Cleyre
Episode 259 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Nico De Cleyre (@NicoDeCleyre), Owner and Founder of DCraftIT, and a Managing Partner with Roboest, based in Zottegem, Belgium.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mvpbuzzchat-with-nico-de-cleyre/

Apr 5, 2024 • 51min
Episode 121 | Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration with Adam Harmetz
For this episode, I spoke with Adam Harmetz (@AdamHarmetz), VP of Product at Microsoft, on the impacts of collaboration and AI technology on company culture.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-121-with-adam-harmetz/

Apr 3, 2024 • 47min
Episode 120 | Copilot Updates, Office 2024, & Other News with Sean McDonough And Geoff Varosky
For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including updates on Copilot, a new version of Office, updated Adoption resources, and more!
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-120-with-sean-mcdonough-and-geoff-varosky/