BetterTech

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Katharina Koerner, Senior Principal Consultant in AI Governance at Trace3. Katharina shares her expertise on bridging the AI governance maturity gap, explaining the challenges organizations face in turning high-level principles into enforceable, monitored practices. She discusses critical topics such as operationalizing governance, mana...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Purvag Patel, Head of Engineering and AI at Invisible Universe, a company revolutionizing the animation industry with AI content creation tools. Purvag discusses how AI is transforming content creation, from ideation to final animation, by streamlining traditional workflows. He explains the role of generative AI content in speeding up t...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Colin McCarthy chats with Rajesh Solanki, founder of Energos.ai, about how AI and IoT are transforming energy and mobility. Rajesh shares his journey from access control systems to predictive maintenance, exploring how smart systems reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and drive innovation in renewable energy and EV charging. He also highlights the future of AI in...

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with AJ Cook, Head of Global Agentic and AI at Workato, to explore the powerful intersection of AI, integration, and go-to-market strategies. AJ shares how Workato is helping enterprises simplify complex systems, automate workflows, and now, build intelligent AI agents that drive real business value. From stitching data across SaaS apps to automating sale...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Colin McCarthy speaks with Indrajit Singh , CTO and Senior Generative AI Architect at CellStrat , the innovators behind Cellverse AI. Indrajit shares how Cellverse is transforming the healthcare research space through generative AI and immersive technologies, addressing core challenges like time constraints, information overload, and outdated tools used by medic...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle discusses the future of VR & AR with Mark Nguyen , Founder and CEO of SlideFactory , a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in AR, VR, AI, and immersive design. With nearly 30 years in tech, Mark shares his journey from early software development to leading innovation at SlideFactory. The conversation dives into agentic AI, building VR trai...

In this episode of BetterTech, we’re joined by Lena Levine, CEO of Forcoda, a software development agency that helps founders bring their SaaS ideas to life. Lena shares her journey from being a young coder in Russia to launching a thriving tech business in the U.S., and dives deep into the smarter path to SaaS success. She walks us through common mistakes non-technical founders make, from skippin...

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Anagha Nadkarni, CEO of AI Detector Pro, a platform helping students, writers, and professionals detect and humanize AI-generated content. Anagha shares her journey from federal attorney to tech founder, shedding light on bootstrapping a startup, scaling responsibly, and navigating the ethics of AI in education and content creation. With 300,000 user...

In this episode, host Umair Javed interviews Taylor Black from Microsoft’s Office of the CTO,who discusses how their internal incubator drives AI innovation using lean startup methods. Heexplains how teams pitch ideas, access resources, and balance startup speed within a largecompany. Taylor shares success stories, challenges in corporate innovation, and how AI isreshaping product development. He...

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, host Umair Javed sits down with Chom Chana, Head of AI and Machine Learning for the SCN region at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With a PhD in computer science and years of experience in business development and AI, Chom shares his expertise on the rapid evolution of AI and its real-world applications. He discusses how businesses are adopting AI technologies,...

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, host Colin McCarthy sits down with Roberto Galdamez, Chief Information Security Officer at Kovac Financial Network. Roberto shares his remarkable journey from working with the Miami Dolphins to leading cybersecurity efforts in the financial sector. He dives into key leadership lessons for aspiring CISOs, the growing impact of AI-powered threats, and why s...

In this episode, host Jocelyn Houle welcomes, Bennett Borden, CEO of Clarion AI Partners, shares his unique journey merging law, data science, and AI development. Bennett discusses how Clarion combines legal expertise with cutting-edge AI technology to help organizations build compliant, responsible AI systems. Drawing on decades of experience, including his work with government agencies and top l...

In this episode of Better Tech, host Jocelyn Houle interviews Marc-Antoine Auger, AVP of AI Data Governance and Business Architecture at iA Private Wealth. Marc-Antoine dives deep into how financial institutions can modernize legacy systems by aligning business architecture, data governance, and AI to drive scalable transformation and value. He emphasizes the importance of understanding business c...

In this episode of PetrTech, host Haseeb Khan welcomes Eze Lanza, an Open Source AI Evangelist and Developer Advocate at Intel. With over a decade of experience in AI, including classical NLP and modern AI developments, Eze shares insights on the evolution of AI from traditional machine learning to large language models and AI agents. He explains how AI agents are transforming business automation...

In this episode of BetterTech, Haseeb Khan sits down with Chris Traylor, Global Executive for Employee Experience at ServiceNow, to explore how AI agents are reshaping the modern workplace. Chris shares insights on the evolution from chatbots to fully autonomous AI agents capable of executing complex workflows, enhancing productivity, and transforming employee experience. He emphasizes the importa...

In this episode of BetterTech, Ismail, CTO and Co-founder of Superagent, joins Haseeb Khan for a deep dive into the evolving role of AI agents in modern work environments. Backed by Y Combinator, Superagent is building a platform where humans and AI collaborate like real teammates. Ismail shares how their approach replaces bloated tools with a single, intelligent agent that operates autonomously a...

In this episode of BetterTech, Haseeb Khan sits down with Alan Wepener, CEO of Svantero, to dive deep into the future of transforming sustainability. Alan takes us through his remarkable journey from investment banking to founding Svantero, a groundbreaking platform that combines fintech, blockchain, and decarbonization projects. He sheds light on the growing carbon markets and reveals why carbon...

In this episode of BetterTech, Luke Arrigoni, Founder and CEO of Loti, joins Umair Javed to explore how AI is redefining online reputation and identity protection. With a background in data science and a decade of consulting for giants like AT&T and Goldman Sachs, Luke now leads Loti, an AI-powered platform that scans and cleans the internet by detecting and removing deepfakes, impersonations,...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed is joined by Dr. Holger Bartel, Founder of RealRate, to explore how AI is fueling fintech innovation, especially in the domain of financial ratings. With a PhD in statistics and deep expertise in economics, Holger discusses how RealRate is setting a new standard in the industry by combining explainable AI, causal graphs, and small data to build trans...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed sits down with Umut Eser, Co-founder and CTO of Weave, to explore how AI is transforming the regulatory side of drug development. With a PhD in applied physics and deep experience across biotech, AI, and healthcare, Umut shares how Weave is simplifying FDA submissions using LLMs, document classification, and agentic workflows. He discusses the challe...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Umair Javed sits down with Dr. Eva Marie Muller-Struler, Partner and Chief Data Scientist at EY, to unpack the evolving role of AI across industries and geographies. With experience leading AI initiatives at IBM and EY, Eva offers a practical lens on the challenges of bias, hallucination, and low ROI in enterprise AI deployments. She explores how MENA is leapfro...

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle sits down with Paul Sullivan, Founder of Arise GTM and creator of the Arise Go-To-Market methodology. Together, they unpack what go-to-market (GTM) truly means in today’s fast-changing tech landscape. Paul shares the three foundational questions every leadership team should be asking, exposes common GTM mistakes, and highlights the critical role of...

Ralph Loura, Chairman of the Board at SustainableIT.org, a transformational CIO with experience across multiple industries, joins BetterTech to discuss the intersection of AI and sustainability. With a background in life sciences, e-commerce, and technology, Ralph shares how AI can drive sustainability transformations, optimizing energy use, reducing waste, and improving operational efficiency. He...

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Claus T. Jensen, CTO of the University of Texas Medical Center, to explore the future of healthcare technology. Claus shares his insights on the fusion of digital intelligence and human expertise, redefining how hospitals and medical centers operate. He discusses how smart buildings can become part of the care team, leveraging sensors, AI, and automa...

In this episode of Better Tech, host Jocelyn Houle sits down with Josh Bruyning, Founder of Bruyning Media, to discuss the power of podcasting in B2B marketing. Josh shares how he transitioned from a cybersecurity executive to launching a media company that helps tech firms establish thought leadership through podcasts. He breaks down why podcasts are replacing traditional blogs, how they serve as...