
Ingenuity Amplified
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Ingenuity Amplified is a fast-paced series of conversations with intelligent people who care about, well...people. Join host Steve Warne and Contextere founders Carl Byers and Gabe Batstone for a monthly dive into the Future of Work, Industry 4.0, and AI with global thought leaders, technology experts, and people you didn't even know you should know. Our goal is that you'll leave every..
Ingenuity Amplified
1w ago
In this episode of the Ingenuity podcast, we delve into recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence, with a special focus on generative AI and its burgeoning regulatory landscape. Carl and Gabe share insights from our recent global engagements, including meetings at the White House, US Senate and Europe. These experiences offer a unique perspective on how AI is being perceived and utilized at the highest levels of government and industry internationally. Join us for a journey through the evolving world of AI, where technology meets reality on a global stage ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
4M ago
Our special guest is Sultan Akif, a technology executive who has been involved in over a billion dollars in digital transformation projects across the planet. But the story behind the dollars is inspiring for reasons you will not predict. He left the company, found his purpose – which includes helping to build libraries for youths all over the world – and then re-joined the company to make a difference. We discuss the impact of AI, and the ability we have to make a difference and do so responsibly. Sultan also shares the message of not giving in to self-doubt and truly embracing the moment.
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Ingenuity Amplified
6M ago
We're joined in this episode by co-founders Stephanie Batstone and Leigha Cotton from NyRAD (NyRAD.ca) to discuss a new strategic partnership with Contextere. NyRAD is a leading defence consultancy in Canada and a growing thought leader in mobilizing technology for defence offsets and ITB's. The two companies will be announcing later this month that Madison will be powering NyRAD's AI-powered Co-pilot that will transform the strategy, management, and reporting of ITB’s in Canada and offsets globally ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
In this episode, Gabe and Carl discuss Open AI and Chat GPT. What's all the fuss about and how does it relate to Blue Collar AI and Madison from Contextere? How does this impact the Future of Work? Industrial Work ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
We're joined in this one by Mike Mueller, President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association. The AIAC represents over 90% of Canada’s aerospace sector. We talk about the role of aerospace in the Canadian economy; the recent AIAC Canadian Aerospace Summit highlights (where contextere won an innovation award; and some hot topics around aerospace and innovation ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
In this episode, we meet Command Sergeant Major Troy Welch, U.S. Army (Retired). Host Gabe Batstone learns more about his friend's amazing career in the US Army, which actually began as a cook, when he enlisted as a Food Service Specialist. He then served in every leadership position from First Cook, Shift Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant and Command Sergeant Major. We discuss Korea, and his Pentagon stint with the first four-Star Female General. Welch is now with the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and describes the amazing and excellent work they're doing ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
Our guest is Scotty Greenwood, CEO of the Canadian American Business Council, whose members are Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Google, Coca-Cola, and Pfizer, to name a few. Scotty is a former American diplomat to Canada and a frequent media commentator and public speaker. We discuss the Council's roles and goals, what Canada-US relations look like today, along with innovation and entrepreneurship ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
We're joined by Rob Slaven, long time Captain in the Royal Australian Navy. Rob is now Defence Business Development Director with Serco, a company that works primarily with government services, most prominently in the sectors of law & order, health, transport, justice, immigration, defence and citizens services. We discuss: Rob's transition from the Navy to civilian work; how he and Gabe met; the role of Innovation in the Australian Defence Force; and the RSV Nuyina, Australia's new Antarctic icebreaker. You might not always think of Australia when you are thinking about icebreakers. We ta ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
In this episode, we discuss how we ensure a more productive, sustainable and inclusive future of production. We also define and discuss the concept of Stakeholder Capitalism and how not-for-profit status plays a key role in all of it. Our special guest is Francisco Betti who joined us from Geneva. Francisco is a key leader with the World Economic Forum, the head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing & Value Chains ..read more
Ingenuity Amplified
8M ago
In this episode, we're joined by Micah Kotch, Managing Director of URBAN-X by BMW MINI. Micah has direct experience with utilities, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions and early stage companies. He is interested in startups that embrace change as well as regulators and innovative large companies working on solutions for climate and energy issues. Today we talk about UrbanX, the synergy with Contextere, Climate, Tech Accelerators, and how Micah misses playing pickup basketball with one of the Beastie Boys in Brooklyn ..read more