POWER DELIVERY - Where Power Platform Delivery Meets Reality (and No One Holds Back)

This episode dives straight into the awkward reality of the Microsoft partner ecosystem—asking why, with 8,000 partners globally, so many projects still feel like a regretful one-night stand. It moves beyond the standard sales pitch to explore the critical choice between "marrying" a Microsoft Partner for long-term stability or having a "fling" with an Independent Consultant fo...

We go into the controversy surrounding the removal of the $5 Power Apps license and what it means for the future of the platform. It moves beyond the sticker price to explore why Microsoft is forcing a shift toward premium commitment and how this "forced upgrade" actually simplifies the administrative nightmares that plagued the old model.  The conversation moves through the complexities...

This special 10th episode takes a break from technical deep dives to celebrate a milestone and explore the human side behind the professional opinions. It offers a candid look at the hosts' backgrounds, the "accidental" origin story of the podcast, and the chemistry that drives the conversation. The conversation moves through a series of personal and hypothetical questions, ranging f...

This episode challenges the idea that speed alone leads to successful implementations and takes a closer look at where enterprise projects really fail. The conversation explores Big Bang versus phased go-live strategies, why go-live moments are often the most nerve-racking part of delivery, and how unverified assumptions made during design and planning can surface as critical issues once systems a...

This episode questions the claim that “low code is dead” and looks at what Microsoft’s latest announcements actually mean for delivery teams, developers, and Power Platform professionals. The conversation explores how AI and vibe coding are changing ideation, accelerating prototyping, and shifting client expectations—without removing the need for governance, quality, and strong pro-code foundation...

The episode looks at who really owns AI and Copilot delivery inside modern enterprises as adoption accelerates across Fortune 500 companies. We unpack the tension between business and IT ownership, why AI cannot be rolled out like past technologies, and why cross-functional governance is no longer optional. The conversation also reframes the role of AI champions. Not as pure technologists, but as...

The episode unpacks the gap between AI hype and real-world delivery, starting with MIT’s finding that 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to bring meaningful returns. The speakers explore how Microsoft’s AI ecosystem fits into this landscape, breaking it down into three brackets: out-of-the-box copilots like Microsoft 365 Copilot, low-code extensibility through Copilot Studio, and pro-code solutions...

Episode 5 explores the accelerating pace of change in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, the challenges of managing constant updates, and the human side of navigating transformation fatigue. The speakers reflect on the shift from a few changes per year to weekly updates, how this creates new forms of technical debt, and the importance of community, partners, and structured release planning. They als...

The Episode 4 explores the dynamics of work-life balance, the importance of the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Dynamics 365, governance in citizen development, and the challenges of software adoption. The speakers discuss the significance of having a structured approach to managing software projects, emphasizing the need for proper testing, stakeholder involvement, and the careful measurement of s...

This Episode 3 explores the future of the Power Platform in the context of AI advancements, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge in Power Platform for future developments. It also delves into the challenges of integration and data migration, highlighting the fragility of integrations and the need for careful planning and collaboration among teams. Chapters 00:00 – In this episode 0...

In Episode 2, we discuss the challenges of modern work environments, particularly focusing on the overwhelming number of interruptions faced by employees and the potential role of AI agents in managing these distractions. They explore the importance of effective stakeholder management and the need for clear communication and trust within teams. The discussion emphasizes the need for a cultural shi...

In this premiere episode of Power Delivery, Areti, Antti, and Vlad take on the reality of working in tech in 2025: Microsoft layoffs, evolving consulting roles in the AI era, and the everyday chaos of requirements gathering. From personal reinventions to team tensions, and the myth of "just get the requirements right" — the hosts drop the BS and get real about what it's like deliveri...