What's Next with Philip Meissner

In this engaging discussion, Sangeet Paul Choudary, an author and strategist known for his insights on platforms and AI, unpacks how AI is transforming the competitive landscape of the knowledge economy. He explains how AI makes knowledge abundance a reality, shifting the focus from doing the work to governance and smart risk management. Choudary warns against the dependency on AI tools and advocates for coordination over automation. His optimism shines through as he discusses the evolving role of expertise and the potential for human ingenuity in an AI-driven future.

We’ve curated a 7-minute segment packed with Helen Greiner’s most essential insights on humanoid hype vs. reality, where robots will truly add value, why drone delivery is stalled by regulation, which countries will lead, and what world leaders must know to guide the future of robotics…Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/MvEcbh_4XWY?si=lZ0I2z_GCV2xj1hRApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/robotics-the-future-of-humanoids-home-robots-and/id1793306908?i=1000739222326Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EcgUxu8oOX4DwxgBBTnpd?si=019ded3252994fca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if robotics isn’t held back by technology—but by a lack of real-world applications?Robotics legend Helen Greiner, co-founder of iRobot, explains why humanoids, home robots, and drone delivery are closer than ever—yet still struggling to break through. She reveals how AI vision is transforming robot capabilities, why regulation is slowing adoption, and which tasks robots will realistically take over in the next decade.Watch now and discover what’s truly next in robotics. Timestamps:00:00 Why a Career in Robotics00:44 Challenges in Early Robotics01:59 Broad Robotics Applications03:10 iRobot’s Early Years04:03 Robots in the Next Five Years05:00 Dull, Dirty & Dangerous Jobs06:05 Robots in the Home06:35 Robotics vs. AI Progress07:15 How AI Helps Robotics07:53 Humanoid Robots Today09:41 Office Cleaning as First Use Case10:16 Hardware vs. Software Gaps10:43 Media Hype vs. Reality11:53 Where Humanoids Add Value13:01 Will We Have a Billion Robots?13:50 Life with Widespread Robots15:09 Most Exciting Robotics Applications16:48 Drone Delivery & Regulations17:41 Countries Leading in Robotics18:41 Robotics, Security & Policy20:11 Military Robot Stories22:45 Robots as Assistants23:25 Choosing Projects in Robotics24:33 Advice for Young Engineers25:15 Bio-Robotics Explained25:56 What Makes Helen Optimistic Connect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner  Connect with Helen Greiner:https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-greiner-382295/ #Robotics #AI #HumanoidRobots #DroneDelivery #Automation #FutureTech #ArtificialIntelligence #RobotApplications #HomeRobots #AutonomousSystems #ComputerVision #TechInnovation #iRobot #RegulationTech #FutureOfWork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve curated a powerful 7-minute cut showcasing breakthrough mining tech, from using electricity to recover metals from old batteries to plants that pull minerals from the soil, revealing how innovation and sustainability are transforming the future of mining.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/VCTh2ci1YfQApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/mining-reinventing-the-backbone-of-modern-civilization/id1793306908?i=1000737184819&l=en-GBSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mmrse2rNIXSOf3f0dSal3?si=xl2pG7WFTwm3iZe-fv2gug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind every breakthrough in AI, energy, and infrastructure lies one critical industry: mining.In this episode, Vivek Salgaocar, founder of Prospect Innovation, reveals why mining sits at the center of every major global transformation, from AI and EVs to defense and renewable power. He explains how innovation, data, and sustainability are reshaping one of the world’s oldest industries, and why smarter resource use will define the next era of economic growth.🎧 Discover how technology is turning mining into the hidden engine of the modern world. Watch now. Timestamps00:00 Why mining matters more than most people realize01:16 How geopolitics, economy and technology reshape mining02:56 Biggest misconception about the mining industry04:18 What inspired Vivek to create Prospect Innovation06:30 Breakthrough technologies transforming mining09:11 Mining technologies shaping the next 5 years11:27 How innovation changes mining business models14:26 Vivek’s vision of the mine of the future17:13 How risk-averse industries can adopt innovation20:02 Advice for entrepreneurs entering mining21:59 How innovation redefines global resource security27:40 Asteroid and deep-sea mining in our lifetime31:03 Vivek’s toughest leadership moments33:12 Lessons from combining family business and innovation35:13 Skills the next generation of mining leaders need37:37 What makes Vivek optimistic about mining’s future Connect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Vivek Salgaocar:https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivek-salgaocar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve curated a special cut showing how AI is changing leadership, why real results come from business goals, not technology, and why good data is the key to success.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/YZf7J-wth4kApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/ai-and-infrastructure-leading-the-ai-transformation/id1793306908?i=1000735142934&l=en-GBSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xN09GiSsypJ8zm1soSl6X?si=8eac67b43eac4e7a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we explore how the cloud has become the foundation of modern business and how AI is transforming not just technology, but the way leaders make decisions and build teams. Discover why success depends on outcomes, not hype, and how data strategy is now the ultimate competitive edge.Tune in to learn what the future of enterprise innovation really looks like and how to stay ahead of it. Watch now and see what’s next. Timestamps:00:00 The Best Advice to Younger Self00:30 Explaining the Cloud Simply01:19 The Next Generation of Cloud01:53 The Biggest Shift He Witnessed02:56 Outcome-Based Pricing Models04:48 Early Adopters vs. Late Movers06:32 How to Drive Adoption08:20 Cloud as the Foundation of AI09:09 Who’s Profiting from AI?11:54 Will Cloud Capacity Run Out?14:09 Cloud as Critical Infrastructure15:12 The Future of AI Decision-Making17:33 Leading Humans and AI Agents19:21 Why Most AI Projects Fail21:09 The One Question Every CEO Should Ask22:38 Lessons from Two Decades at SAP24:35 Advice for Young Tech Leaders27:00 The Next Decade of Enterprise Tech27:33 Optimism for the Future Connect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Thomas Saueressig:linkedin.com/in/thsaueressig#AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #EnterpriseTechnology #FutureOfWork #AIinBusiness #DataStrategy #BusinessInnovation #TechLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #CloudStrategy #AIAdoption #DigitalInnovation #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch our 7-minute highlight to discover how responsible AI can reduce bias, lift unheard voices, and make technology fair for all.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/MEG7WAr6SmEApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/responsible-ai-driving-innovation-through-diversity/id1793306908?i=1000732741125&l=en-GBSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hR353YL458EkUvKzWwIJ8?si=e3643d3fbb63499a Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could artificial intelligence, once accused of amplifying human bias, now become one of our greatest tools for building a fairer, more inclusive world?In this episode, Luana Génot, founder of Instituto Identidades do Brasil, reveals how responsible AI can become a force for equity, innovation, and economic growth. From reshaping corporate inclusion strategies to advising Brazil’s Presidential Council, Luana shows how diversity drives smarter decisions and even better business outcomes. She also exposes why backlash is a sign of progress and how inclusive data can turn bias into breakthroughs.🎧 Watch now to discover how responsible AI can build a fairer, more competitive future for everyone. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:09 From Advertising to Equity & Inclusion02:14 How Companies’ Mindsets Have Shifted04:10 Lip Service vs. Real Change06:42 Understanding the Backlash Against DEI09:16 Diversity as a Competitive Advantage13:14 Measuring DEI Success with KPIs15:39 Bringing Inclusion to Brazil’s Presidential Council18:21 What Makes AI Responsible21:08 Testing AI for Fairness23:10 Making AI Benefit Everyone26:26 Hardest Leadership Lesson28:29 Role Models and Inspiration31:16 The Brazil She Hopes to See33:39 What Makes Her OptimisticConnect with Philip Meissner:linkedin.com/in/pmeissner Connect with Luana Génotlinkedin.com/in/luanagenot#ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #FutureOfAI #EquityAndInclusion #DiversityInTech #InclusiveInnovation #TechForAll #AIWithoutBias #DigitalTransformation #SustainableInnovation #TechLeadership #SocialImpact #HumanCenteredAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve curated a special cut revealing how blockchain’s hidden infrastructure, from data security to energy use, is set to transform finance, technology, and everyday life.Listen to the full episode now!Youtube: https://youtu.be/Xc3cc9VnT3EApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/blockchain-redefining-finance-technology-and-society/id1793306908?i=1000730507229&l=en-GBSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/03yq0t5BDCiBq0tKRcEzek?si=97058bbe27624e1b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.