TechUnhinged

In this episode, Alexander Carlson, founder of Digital Pop and host of the AI Marketing Navigator podcast, breaks down how AI is redefining what scale means for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses. He shares his exact AI tool stack that replaced an entire team's worth of work, explains why the traditional marketing pyramid is evolving into a "diamond model" with AI agents at the...

In this episode, a Cloud Infrastructure & Product Management leader at Microsoft, with nearly a decade shaping AI solutions at Azure Databricks reveals why the build-versus-buy decision isn’t really about control or cost. It’s about knowing when to invest in in-house expertise versus leveraging existing platforms to move faster. She shares how honesty in a job interview led to an unexpected ca...

Farah Ali, Head of AI Transformation & Technology at Electronic Arts, reveals why innovation fails without allies, what she learned as a startup CTO, and how to move ideas from proof-of-concept to real revenue.

Join Ashar Samdani as he chats with Costanza Balboni Cestelli, Head of Data & Innovation at Generali Real Estate, about how AI and data are shaking up the world of real estate. From rethinking investment strategies to building the City Forward platform, they delve into what it truly takes to modernize a traditional industry and where PropTech is headed next. Powered by Code District.

In this episode, Rabia Javeed sits down with Brendal Kremer to explore what it takes to lead intelligent automation at scale. With two decades of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and global data operations, Brendal shares how she built resilient systems, balances human oversight with machine efficiency, and drives transformation across distributed teams. Powered by Code District.

In this episode, Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC and mastermind behind IT Expo, reveals the shocking reality of AI agents taking control of network security. From his unique perspective as both a tech industry veteran and investment banker at Four Points Capital Partners, he shares explosive insights on the coming 99% autonomous cybersecurity future. Powered by Code District.

In this episode, the CIO at what3words, says the hardest part of tech leadership isn’t shiny tools or big budgets; it’s making complex systems actually work for people. He shares lessons from automating the boring stuff, scaling a scrappy startup, and knowing when to keep things manual before going digital. We also dive into the startup vs corporate mindset, the risks of rushing into AI, and why g...

In this episode, Arturas, Engineering Manager & Data Platform Lead at KAYAK, cuts through the hype on data engineering. From early PHP days to leading petabyte-scale platforms, he shares the hard-earned lessons behind building real data systems in the age of AI. We dig into the biggest misconceptions, the data quality crisis, why tools are just “opinions,” and what the future holds for data en...

In this episode, Eric Vaughan, CEO of Ignite Tech and ultramarathon legend, cuts through the AI hype to reveal what's actually working in enterprise. Drawing from his battle-tested experience leading real AI transformations across three companies, he exposes the shocking gap between AI marketing promises and ground-truth reality, and shares explosive insights on which enterprise AI application...

This episode of TechUnhinged features Saad Siddique from Microsoft on the rise of enterprise AI agents and how they’re transforming business. Observing the shift away from traditional systems to the impact on jobs, skills, and governance, the conversation dives into what the AI-powered future of work really looks like and how leaders can prepare for it.

TechUnhinged features Dr. Anand Rao, Chair of Communication and Digital Studies at the University of Mary Washington, who introduced the emerging concept of AI Pluralism , a call for dialectical, multi-agent systems that challenge the one-size-fits-all approach to AI. Walking the role of debate theory in AI design to real-world applications in education and policy, the conversation explores how pl...

This episode of TechUnhinged features cybersecurity expert Jason Kaufman, unpacking the double-edged role of AI in today’s threat landscape, from AI-powered attacks like phishing and ransomware to machine-driven defense and response automation. The conversation also dives into shadow AI, SOC disruption, deepfake detection, and what it takes for organizations to stay ahead as threats evolve faster...

This episode of TechUnhinged features Super Bowl Champion and HealthReel CEO Femi Devin Ayanbadejo Sr. exploring how AI and NASA-powered tech are reshaping human performance and predictive health. Transitioning computer vision for body composition to make advanced research accessible, the conversation bridges elite athletics, data science, and real-world health optimization.

This episode of TechUnhinged features Mike Byrne, COO and co-owner at Summit Delivery Solutions, discussing how last-mile delivery challenges inspired the development of technology that drives workplace fairness and policy enforcement. From balancing automation with human connection to exploring AI and sustainability trends, the conversation sheds light on how logistics tech is evolving alongside...

TechUnhinged features Ryan Scott of DNA Behavior, exploring how behavioral science and AI are combining to deliver scalable, people-centric solutions. Key enhancement of the employee and client experiences to shaping future applications in robotics and elderly care, the conversation highlights the evolving role of behavioural intelligence in high-touch industries

This episode of Tech Unhinged features Chris Gomez, CEO and co-founder of Barrett Value Center, in a conversation on modernizing legacy systems and transforming organizational culture through technology. From BVC’s shift from Perl scripts to SaaS platforms, to the role of data trust, system consolidation, and actionable insights, the episode explores how tech transformation fuels better customer e...

This episode of TechUnhinged features Dr. Ammar A. Malik from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussing how AI and data analytics are transforming foreign aid. Diving into geospatial tracking and machine learning to sentiment analysis, the conversation explores how technology is driving transparency, exposing inefficiencies in development financing, and reshaping how aid impact is assess...