RR018 Reflections on Season 5, what we loved, learned and the responsibility we have as Tech leaders today
Realities RemixedShow Notes
Dave, Esmee, Rob and Marcel wrap up an incredible Season 5, reflecting on the biggest technology trends, the most memorable conversations, and the fantastic guests who joined us along the way. From AI and cybersecurity to quantum computing and digital transformation, it’s been a season full of insights, innovation, and inspiration.
Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for being part of the Realities Remixed journey. We wish you a fantastic summer and look forward to bringing you even more thought-provoking conversations when we return in September for Season 6!
TLDR 00:27 – Season 5 reflections and key trends 02:38 – Summer observations and random interruptions 05:01 – From Cloud Realities to Realities Remixed 08:05 – Winning 3 Global Marketing Awards 10:50 – Esmee’s journey and what’s next 14:05 – Technology trends revisited 15:20 – Cybersecurity and investment challenges 18:34 – Scaling AI beyond pilots 25:41 – The reality of business transformation 33:35 – AI governance, agents, ethics, and the future of work 47:00 – Knowledge retention and collaboration 49:20 – Hardware innovation for AI 51:17 – Macro trends and standout guests 57:45 – Digital sovereignty and resilience 1:08:00 – Why systems thinking must change 1:12:00 – The Octopus Organisation 1:18:24 – Summer plans and what’s ahead
Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/
Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/
Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/
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