
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

Mar 26, 2024 • 24min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 258 with Nicholas Chang
Episode 258 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Nicholas Chang (@nick_cloudops), Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos, based in Birmingham, England.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-nicholas-chang/

Mar 22, 2024 • 55min
Episode 119 | From Topical Search to AI-Assisted Conversations with Matt Genovese
For this episode, I spoke with Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, on moving beyond textbooks, from topical search to AI assisted conversations.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-119-with-matt-genovese/

Mar 20, 2024 • 20min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 257 with Massimo Crippa
Episode 257 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Massimo Crippa (@mas_que_crippa), a freelance Cloud Solution Architect with Codit, based in Milan, Italy (and sometimes France).
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-massimo-crippa/

Mar 14, 2024 • 50min
Episode 118 | Balancing AI Innovation with Unseen Risks with Melanie Hohertz
For this episode, I spoke with Melanie Hohertz, 8-time Microsoft MVP and Associate Director, Enterprise Technology at EY, on the rapid growth of Microsoft Copilot, and balancing AI innovation with unseen risks.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-118-with-melanie-hohertz/

Mar 10, 2024 • 23min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 256 with James Cook
Episode 256 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, James Cook (@OfficialCookJ), Director of DevOps at Coyote Software, based in London, UK.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-james-cook/

Mar 10, 2024 • 44min
Episode 117 | Improving Corporate Culture Using AI & P2P Mentoring with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi
For this episode, I spoke with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi (jomantzou), Co-founder and CEO of Dextego, on improving corporate culture using AI and peer-to-peer (P2P) mentoring.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-117-with-ioanna-mantzouridou-onasi/

Mar 5, 2024 • 20min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 255 with Andrew O'Young
Episode 255 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Andrew O'Young (@AndrewOYoung), a consultant with Satalyst Pty Ltd., based in Adelaide, Australia.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-with-andrew-oyoung/

Mar 1, 2024 • 34min
Episode 116 | Project Sophia and Industry News with Norm Young
For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on Microsoft's Project Sophia research tool, Copilot updates, and the latest industry news.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-116-with-norm-young/

Feb 27, 2024 • 22min
MVPbuzzChat Episode 254 with Pam DeGraffenreid
Episode 254 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Pam DeGraffenreid (@pamdegraff), a Senior Microsoft 365 Developer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, based in Louisville, Tennessee.
You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/mvpbuzzchat-with-pam-degraffenreid/

Feb 23, 2024 • 41min
Episode 115 | The Balance Between Technology and Culture with Sagi Brody
For this episode, I spoke with Sagi Brody (@SagiBrody), Cofounder, Chief Technology and Product Officer of Opti9, about the balance between building a technology company and creating a healthy culture.
You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/ollabtalk-podcast-episode-115-with-sagi-brody/