Futurise

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Yemm MP to explore what AI — and particularly the rise of more agentic systems — could mean for regions like the East Midlands in the UK. Coming from shared roots in the same Nottinghamshire town and school system, this becomes a conversation not just about technology, but about opportunity, ambition, skills, and the future of communities outside the traditio...

Most organisations say they’re “doing AI.” Very few are actually seeing results. In this episode, I sit down with  Martin Neale , founder and CEO of  ICS.AI , to unpack why so many AI initiatives stall — and what it really takes to deliver impact at scale. Both recognised in the Computing 2026 AI Leadership Index , we explore the shift from experimentation to real-world impact — and what separates...

As AI adoption accelerates, a new question is emerging at the heart of global technology strategy:  who controls the intelligence? In this episode of  Futurise , Rob Price is joined by  Mark Boost , CEO of  Civo , to explore the rise of  sovereign AI  — and why governments and organisations are rethinking where their data lives, how it’s processed, and who ultimately has access to it. With a focus...

In this episode, Rob Price speaks with Claudine Adeyemi-Adams, founder and CEO of Earlybird AI, about how voice AI and machine learning are transforming the way organisations handle cases, support clients, and gather real insight from conversations. Claudine’s journey from award-winning lawyer to AI startup founder highlights how new technology is reshaping traditional industries. Earlybird AI is...

In this episode of Futurise, Rob Price is joined by  Steve Bustin , Chair of the Board of Trustees for the  Hardy Plant Society , for a conversation that begins in the garden — and ends in the boardroom. “Over the garden fence” is how knowledge used to be shared: informally, experientially, and across generations. Gardening expertise — like much business expertise — is rarely written as technical...

Agentic AI is evolving rapidly — moving from copilots and automation tools to autonomous systems that can plan, decide, and act over time. As agentic systems become more capable, questions around AI safety, alignment, and governance become critical for founders, investors, and enterprise leaders. In this special episode of Season 2, Rob Price speaks with  Nell Watson  — AI ethics researcher, autho...

In this episode of Futurise, Rob Price speaks with Professor Michael Wade about how leaders can take meaningful, responsible action on AI without waiting for certainty — and without exposing their organisations to unnecessary risk. As AI technology evolves rapidly — from generative AI to agentic systems — many organisations struggle with how to develop an effective AI strategy while markets are st...

In Episode 19 of Season 2, Rob Price speaks with Michael Herron, CEO of Atos UK & Ireland, about sovereign AI, digital sovereignty, and what these shifts mean for the UK’s AI infrastructure and enterprise strategy. As governments and large organisations rethink control over data, compute, and AI systems, sovereign AI is becoming a strategic priority. Michael discusses Atos’ recent investments...

#AgenticAI isn’t just changing tools — it’s changing how work gets done. In this episode of Futurise, Rob Price explores whether existing team design models still hold in an agentic world, and what leaders need to change as AI agents become part of everyday delivery. Featuring Matthew Skelton , co-author of  Team Topologies  and CEO/CTO of Conflux . Do Team Topologies principles still apply with A...

AI systems are being built for a narrow slice of humanity. In this episode of  Futurise , Rob Price explores why endangered language models matter—not just for inclusion, but for the future of agentic AI itself. Featuring Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo , founder and Chief Futures Officer of NightOwl AI. In this conversation, we discuss: Why most AI models exclude entire cultures and languages What endange...

In the 16th episode of Season 2 on #AgenticAI, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Husayn Kassai based out of London in the UK. Husayn is the founder and CEO at  Quench.ai  - the AI layer unifying how mid-market companies discover, deploy, and benchmark AI that works - all in one place. He’s the co-founder and former CEO of Onfido - the largest UK AI exit. A WEF Tech Pioneer, Forbes contributor, and “30 Under 30...

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  This Special Episode is co-hosted on FUTURISE and on THE CONSULTING GROWTH PODCAST, and released simultaneously on both podcasts. In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠⁠ Professor Joe O'Maho...

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠⁠Lyn Callender-Easby , co-founder of ⁠⁠ Dear Garden⁠ , a garden design app on your phone that is there to help you with your garden. As we share on the pod...

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠ Franck Pivert , co-founder of ⁠ Swiss 6022 ⁠, based out of Paris in France, and in Switzerland. Franck talks about his work, primarily in the insurance se...

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ Suzanne EL-Moursi , CEO of Brighthive , based out of Chicago in the USA. Suzanne talks about the criticality of data, and how Agentic AI can play a role in hel...

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠ Tim Flagg ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠, CEO of UKAI , based out of London in the UK. Tim, the founder of several AI and ed-tech businesses, now serves as CEO of UK AI, emb...

Welcome to the tenth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ Soo Ling Lim ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠, CTO of Futuria , based out of London in the UK. This is a follow up to the Episode 17 of Season 1 with Ben Middleton , talking about Futuri...

Welcome to the ninth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ ⁠ Eric Broda , President and Co-Founder of Broda Group Software, based out of Canada. From the first moment that Eric and I met a few months ago, we've found...

After a short break, we are back! Welcome to the eighth episode of Season 2 of Futurise. Season 2 will primarily focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned. In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ Dr Shikoh Gitau ⁠⁠⁠, based out of Nairobi in Kenya. Shikoh is CEO of Qhala , a digital innovation company working acro...

Welcome to the seventh episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by Nicolas Babin , based out of France. It's a fabulous conversation based around Nicolas many years at the heart of AI, both as a founder, investor and adviso...

Welcome to the sixth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by Andreas Welsch , based out of Philadelphia in the US. Many of you will have seen and heard Andreas' work across LinkedIn, and indeed on his own podcast as one...

Welcome to the fifth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this Christmas Special episode, Rob is joined by⁠ Santa Claus and Jingles to share their experience of superpowering the festive season using AI and AgenticAI. You might wonder how it's mad...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.  In this episode, Rob is joined by⁠ Patrick Debois ⁠, a very well known voice in the DevOps and now AI communities. He brings a breadth of experience across Dev, Sec, and Ops and GenAI continuousl...

Welcome to the third episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.    In this episode, Rob is joined by ⁠⁠Steve Smith, owner and founder of ⁠ Raise the Bar , an organisation that delivers development solutions to a global client base, including the delivery of Man...

Welcome to the second episode of Season 2 of Futurise.  Season 2 will focus in on AgenticAI, speaking to founders, funders and early adopters of the technology to share their insight and lessons learned.    In this episode, Rob is joined by ⁠ Simon Torrance , CEO of AI Risk, a Research and Advisory firm focused on the safe deployment of advanced AI systems. Rob and Simon talk about the definition...