The Consulting Technology Podcast

Stories - The AI builder market got crowded! Lower AI cost & data sovereignty? Open Source AI Agent Solutions

Stories: New research shows 88–95% of enterprise AI agent pilots stall before production. A new report on the three structural categoriesevery AI buyer needs to understand before signing anything The adoption k-Economy Overview

This week’s top stories are as follows: AI Is Breaking the Signal in Hiring Markets Exposing Structural Weakness to AI in Scientific Governance Deepfakes Are Impacting Media coverage of Elections & more

This Week's Top Stories: Productivity Gains in AI May Be Masking Workforce Skill Decline AI Infrastructure Is Becoming a Public Utility Fight Reshaping Cybersecurity Accountability & Governance in the Age of AI for Consulting

Four stories today: Tax season threat vectors. AI governance ceilings. The Wynn Resorts disclosure gap. And the federal posture signal from Operation Winter SHIELD.

In this episode of The CognaCast, host John Kerr sits down with Tomas David Ye, Founder and CEO of Perseuss, to explore a remarkable journey from junior Olympic gymnast to Amazon engineer and now tech entrepreneur. Tomas shares how he’s using AI and cutting-edge logistics software to bring Amazon-grade technology to companies of all sizes, why timing matters more than ambition in entrepreneurship,...

What happens when two successful professionals leave everything behind to cycle the world? Meet Justin and Sharon Scholz, Ultra Athletes who traded business suits for bike shorts and set off on a multi-year journey around the globe. In this episode, host John Kerr sits down with Justin and Sharon to explore the moment they decided to step away from their careers and embrace a life of adventure. Fr...

How do you build a successful creative studio in one of the world’s most competitive markets, especially when starting with no local network and limited language skills? In this episode, John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z sit down with Aaron Berkovich , founder of Peking Productions , a China-based creative agency that works with multinational corporations, global brands, and international governments. Aa...

Join host John Kerr and co-host Dr. Samuel Z as they sit down with Melissa Davis, a Senior Technical Program Manager and Mindset Architect, for an enlightening conversation about the human side of technology. In this episode, Melissa shares her unconventional journey into the tech world, transitioning from roles in veterinary medicine and construction to leading technical teams in engineering and...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , hosts John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z are joined by special guest Trond Nilsen , a multi-disciplinary technologist whose career spans AI, VR, AR, gaming, healthcare, and education. Together, they discuss how emerging technologies are transforming industries and provide actionable insights for consultants, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Key to...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr welcomes Ben Milsom , founder of Steady Bow Marketing and best-selling author of Talk More, Type Less . Ben shares his unique approach to building trust with non-traditional clients, integrating AI into daily workflows, and leveraging a phone-first marketing strategy to drive business growth. Key topics include: How to connect w...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z are joined by Joseph Keller , a seasoned Business Advisor in the healthcare insurance industry. Joseph shares his insights into the potential of AI in healthcare and health insurance, discussing why the industry has been slow to adopt AI, the barriers to entry, and how regulatory and economic factors shape this...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr is joined by Dr. Samuel Z and Justin Broadbent to welcome Mike O'Shea , a Principal Software Engineer at a leading portfolio and digital financial company. Mike shares his journey from physics and early computing to a versatile career spanning military, aeronautics, and finance. The discussion delves into the integration of AR i...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z are joined by Dr. Sung Ho Park , professor at the Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon. They explore key challenges and trends in technology adoption and growth within the modern startup ecosystem. Dr. Park shares insights from his research, including the evolving role of generative AI, the...

In this episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr and Dr. Samuel Z are joined by distinguished researcher Christian Quevedo Lezama . They discuss the transformative impact of AI and digital transformation in developing nations. Christian shares insights on how AI is reshaping industries, overcoming infrastructure challenges, and creating unique business opportunities in emergin...

In the inaugural episode of The Consulting Technology Podcast , host John Kerr from Cognacore is joined by Dr. Samuel Z and guest Justin Broadbent , a senior site reliability engineer and DevOps expert at a multinational investment bank. They dive into the challenges consultants face when implementing AI and IT solutions in heavily regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government....