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Pamela Maynard
AI strategy stuck in pilot purgatory? Pam Maynard, Microsoft's first ever Chief AI Transformation Officer, shares the four-layer metrics framework, why middle managers decide whether AI adoption sticks, and what separates enterprises that scale AI from those that fall behind.
Meaghan Platt
Microsoft Copilot, AI accessibility, and dignity: what most GenAI conversations completely skip. Meaghan Platt from ITI joins The AI Frontier Playbook to explore what real inclusion looks like in the age of AI.
Steve Gustavson
Steve Gustavson, CVP of Design and Research at Microsoft, shares how AI agents are already reshaping product development, why leaders must get hands-on with AI tools now, and what it takes to design trustworthy agent experiences across the enterprise.
David Rothschild
David Rothschild from Microsoft Research explores why AI agents will fundamentally reshape the attention economy and what it means for enterprises.
Jenna Butler
Dr. Jenna Butler unpacks Microsoft's Future of Work Report 2025, revealing the productivity pressure paradox, AI literacy gaps, and the shift from content creation to content evaluation.
Frederic Belanger
Frederic Belanger explores what agentic B2B commerce really looks like, from intent-based APIs and MCP servers to agent-to-agent commerce and the death of the traditional workflow.
Sebastien Levert
Sebastien Levert breaks down what Copilot agents actually are, what extensibility really means in concrete terms, and when low code stops being enough.
Simon Lacasse
Simon Lacasse goes deep into what's actually changed to make multi-agent systems deployable at enterprise scale, and how protocols like A2A and MCP create an internet of agents.
Miri Rodriguez
Miri Rodriguez exposes how AI systems are failing women and shares the story behind Empressa -- a pioneering AI platform built by women, for women, with a unique royalty model.
Kree Govender
Kree Govender breaks down what it means to be an AI-enhanced leader, why trust and curiosity are now strategic advantages, and how to lead teams that include AI agents.
Ehsan Youssef
Ehsan Youssef breaks down what it means to operate as a frontier firm in sales, how his team measures the ROI of time, and why every leader needs to lead by example with AI.
Ben Vollmer
Ben Vollmer breaks down what's actually working on the ground: from AI agents processing invoices to how edge AI and micro-vertical models are quietly reshaping operations.
Erin Chapple
Erin Chapple shares what she's learned from 30 years at Microsoft about enterprise AI adoption, why Microsoft simplified its cloud portfolio, and what it really means to become a Frontier Firm.
Scott Hanselman
Scott Hanselman shares a deeply human perspective on AI, productivity, and the promises technology made but didn't keep. A must-listen for leaders wondering how to use AI without losing creativity.
Fatih Nayebi
Fatih Nayebi shares how Aldo is using agentic AI, demand forecasting, and markdown optimization to improve operations and decision-making in retail.
Dona Sarkar
Dona Sarkar explores why human connection is still the most valuable asset in the AI era, the limits of automation, and how leaders can adopt AI without losing their unique voice.
Abram Jackson
Abram Jackson shares how agents fit into the future of productivity, the architecture behind grounding and context, and what's next for AI in the enterprise.
Cadie Kneip
Cadie Kneip reveals the secrets behind Microsoft's Copilot Champs program and how it transformed AI adoption across the organization through community-driven learning.
Neha Sharma
Neha Sharma shares how organizations can assess their AI maturity and build a foundation for impactful AI solutions, from data governance to scaling AI initiatives.
Marcus Schmidt
Marcus Schmidt explores how AI is revolutionizing customer service and contact centers through Dynamics 365 and Copilot, transforming both customer and agent experiences.
Matthew Mead
In this debut episode, Matthew Mead dives deep into how AI is transforming sales through Microsoft Copilot for Sales and what it means for business applications.
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