Future Forward

In this episode, Davio Larnout talks with Nicolas Christiaen about building voice-first tools that actually get used, moving fast without overbuilding, and solving problems that show up in the real world — not on a slide deck. ‍ “We threw away most of what we built once we saw where the real problem was.” – Nicolas Christiaen

Host Davio Larnout sits down with Lieven Scheire, one of Belgium’s best-known science communicators. Lieven shares how stand-up comedy and curiosity led him to explain complex topics to broad audiences. Rather than just telling people how AI works, he shows how storytelling, live demos, and a bit of humor can make even neural networks click. From generating jokes with GPT to breaking down backprop...

In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, chats with Pieter Buteneers, CTO and co-founder at Emma Legal. They dive into Pieter’s journey from building Chatlayer to founding Emma Legal, explaining what it takes to go from broad, horizontal AI platforms to solving focused, high-impact problems in legal due diligence. Along the way, they cover the evolution of chatbots, the rise of LLMs, th...

In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, engages in an insightful conversation with Erwin Verstraelen, Vice President of Innovation, and Pieter Van Bouwel, Team Lead Data Science, from Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Together, they uncover how one of Europe’s largest ports is reshaping itself into a “digital nervous system” integrating data, AI, and real-time insights.  From integrating drones,...

In this episode of Future Forward, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, sits down with Daan Moreels, Co-founder of Magnax, to explore the intersection of cutting-edge hardware and the rise of AI. They delve into the fascinating journey of developing axial flux motors, the challenges of scaling deep-tech innovation in Europe, and the transformative role AI could play in hardware design, manufacturing...

In this engaging episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, sits down with Vincent Spruyt, Global Chief Product Officer at Kinesso - IPG Mediabrands, to dive into the intersection of AI and marketing automation.  Together, they explore how AI is reshaping the industry through automation and insights, discuss the evolving landscape of machine learning, and address the broader impacts of generative...

In this insightful episode of Future Forward, Davio Larnout is joined by Wouter Denayer, former CTO of IBM Belgium and current freelance tech strategy advisor. They delve deep into the history and evolution of artificial intelligence, tracing its roots from classical symbolic AI to the advanced neural networks and generative models we know today and will continue to evolve in the future. No stone...

Join us in the 9th episode of Future Forward, where we delve into 'The Autonomous Age'. Host Davio Larnout engages with Philippe De Ridder, CEO at Board of Innovation, in an insightful discussion about the transformative impact of AI. They explore the growing world of AI-enabled solopreneur ventures, offering insights into how individuals can harness AI for entrepreneurial success. The c...

Join us in this dynamic episode of Future Forward as Davio Larnout converses with Francis Martens, Co-founder and CEO of Exalate. They dive into Exalate's journey, highlighting the pivotal role of AI in advancing system integrations. Francis shares insights on the evolution from traditional programming to AI-enhanced middleware, and the impact on cross-company collaborations.  This episode of...

In this episode of Future Forward, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Loubna Bouarfa, AI thought leader and Chairwoman of the AI Innovation Board at Envision Pharma Group, and Founder of OKRA.ai. They delve into Loubna's journey from founding OKRA.ai to its acquisition, exploring the transformative role of AI in critical sectors like healthcare and e...

In this thought-provoking episode of Future Forward, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, engages in a deep dialogue with Seppe vanden Broucke, Assistant Professor at the University of Gent. They delve into the transformative realm of AI, exploring its impact on education, ethical considerations, and the continuous evolution within various industries. From discussing the creative applications of AI tools...

In this episode of Future Forward, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, delves deep into the transformative potential of AI with Kenny Helsens, a Data & ML Architect in Climate Tech. They discuss the rapid advancements in AI, its implications for biotechnology, and the potential challenges and opportunities it presents for addressing climate change. From the role of AI in speeding up processes to its...

In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, sits down for a fireside chat on Generative AI with Radix CTO Laurent Sorber. They reflect on the journey since starting Radix over five years ago and how AI has evolved in that time. What strides has Generative AI made? What lies ahead for AI, and how do we approach its challenges? Should you be scared of AI? Join the Radix founders as they share thei...

“It’s possible to dream again and make beautiful technology”.  In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, has a candid conversation with Maarten Mortier, currently Head of AI & Innovation at Henchman AI and Tech Advisory Lead at Miles Ahead. With over 20 years of experience in tech, Maarten brings a wealth of insights into how AI has changed over the past few years and what he sees at compa...

In the past few months, many prominent figures have called for a pause on training Large Language Models, citing concerns for humanity. But, is it even possible to pause? And what about the upcoming regulations on AI? In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, and Tijl De Bie, Professor in AI, ML & Data Science at UGent, discuss compliance, the European AI Act, and fairness. Listen in to le...

In a few months, AI went from the hands of a select few to everyone. But how do you create business value from LLMs such as GPT-4? In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix, and Stijn Christiaens, Chief Data Citizen at Collibra, discuss the creative destruction caused by ChatGPT and other LLMs. Listen in to learn what Davio and Stijn have learned from their experience working with AI.