The Intelligence Age

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/687   What happens when a finance professional clicks a mysterious purple icon in Excel and discovers a whole new world? For Mate Tóth, that moment sparked a journey from spreadsheets to becoming a Microsoft MVP. In this episode, Mate shares how curiosity, communit...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/686   Simon Hudson shares his fascinating journey from medical device inventor to tech entrepreneur, exploring how information architecture transformed his approach to SharePoint, Teams, and AI ethics. TAKEAWAYS • Started his career in physics and medical devices, de...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/685   What happens when you've witnessed artificial intelligence evolve from academic skepticism to world-changing technology? Bill, Technical Director at Flow Simulation and Microsoft MVP since 2018, takes us through his remarkable 30-year journey working with...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/684   The technological landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and those who fail to adapt risk being left behind. This stark reality forms the backbone of our latest episode, where we explore the concept that "AI is coming for the unmotivated" - perhaps...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/683 Danielle Moon shares her journey founding Women in Power, a community that grew from noticing just eight women among 80 professionals at a Microsoft event to a thriving global network of 930+ members in less than a year. TAKEAWAYS • Starting with vulnerability...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/682 Microsoft MVP Tiffany Songvilay shares her perspective on embracing technological change and preparing for an AI-powered future in the workplace. She explains her philosophy that fighting against inevitable change drains energy while adapting to Microsoft'...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/681     The team explores the ethical implications of teaching AI jailbreaking techniques and conducting red team testing on large language models, balancing educational value against potential misuse. They dive into personal experiments with bypassing AI safeguard...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/680  Microsoft's AI landscape has evolved into three distinct categories: Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365) applications, Copilot Studio for low-code chatbot development, and Azure AI Foundry (formerly AI Studio) for pro-code flexibility with AI models. Join Na...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/679 Caroline Kallin shares her journey from finance to becoming a Microsoft MVP, revealing how curiosity and a passion for efficiency led her to specialize in digital workspace adoption and change management strategies during the pandemic. TAKEAWAYS • Working as a...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/678   We dive deep into the journey of Wim Coorevits, Microsoft's Community Lead for Business Apps, exploring his evolution from Belgian developer to global Microsoft innovator and the changing landscape of business applications. TAKEAWAYS • Started career as a...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/677 Pavan Mani Deep Yaragani, a first-time Microsoft MVP from Singapore, shares his journey from blogging about Power Platform technologies to earning MVP recognition in 2024. His story reveals how finding your specialty and consistently creating high-quality technic...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/676   Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford, and William Dorrington explore the gap between marketed AI capabilities and technical reality, highlighting how "autonomous agents" often lack true orchestration and memory needed for genuine autonomy. TAKEAWAYS • Ho...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/675 The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we explore the future of meetings in a hybrid world. Jeff Hardison shares insights from Calendly's research showing growing excitement about AI's role in making meetings more effective, while also noting the...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/674 Amber Bell shares her journey from receptionist at a GP partner to Microsoft MVP, discovering her passion for training and documentation along the way. TAKEAWAYS • Starting as a receptionist at a Microsoft Great Plains partner in San Diego • Moving up through c...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/673   Microsoft appears to be settling into a more deliberate AI strategy with increasing focus on data governance, security, and Fabric as a central component for AI implementation. The recent clarity around Microsoft's vision suggests a transition from reactio...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/672 We dive deep into the world of AI security with Microsoft's Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Joris De Gruyter, from the AI Red Team, who shares insights into how they test and break AI systems to ensure safety and trustworthiness. TAKEAWAYS • Microsoft...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/671 Prashant Chaudhary shares his journey from automation engineering to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how a passion for programming and community support shaped his successful career in Power Platform. TAKEAWAYS • Working at EY as a technical lead with expertise in...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/670   Join us for a captivating conversation with Rahan Arif, the dynamic CEO and founder of Lowcodera, who pulls back the curtain on his inspiring journey through the tech world. From the early days of building websites in university to navigating the impactful real...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/669 Peter Ruiter shares his journey from PHP developer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting his career transformation and expertise in Microsoft's contact center technology. • Born in the Netherlands with a family that spans continents – wife from Argentina, two sons...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/668   Microsoft's digital technology specialist from Singapore shares insights on enterprise-scale Power Platform implementations and how AI is transforming business processes across industries. We explore the psychology behind enterprise architects' resist...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/667 Join us for a captivating episode exploring the transformative journey of Soren, a senior consultant and MVP in the Power Platform community. From his humble beginnings to becoming a thought leader, Soren opens up about his experiences and insights. He emphasizes...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/666   We explore whether AI is overhyped or dangerously underhyped, examining the disconnect between those creating AI technology and those selling it without adequately addressing trustworthy AI concerns. TAKEAWAYS • The Microsoft AI Tour event demonstrated excell...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/665 Stevie Sims shares his journey from chemical plant operator to lead Power Platform developer at Shell, demonstrating how business expertise combined with low-code tools can transform organizations. TAKEAWAYS • Started career in operations, climbing towers and tur...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM   FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/664   In this engaging episode, we connect with Sriram Balaji, an inspiring leader and MVP who shares his journey within the tech universe. From his early days coding alongside his son, who claims the title of one of the youngest Power Platform certified individual...

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/663     Step into the world of AI with our latest episode, where Dewain Robinson from Microsoft unpacks the transformative power of Copilot Studio and intelligent agents in 2025. As organizations gear up to integrate advanced AI solutions, the discussion delves into...