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Inspiring Tech Leaders - AI & Technology Strategy

Dave Roberts
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Anthropic
Cybersecurity
Google
Microsoft
AI Agents
AI Governance
Governance
Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
Moltbook
Enterprise AI
Apple
Vibe Coding
Autonomous Agents
Culture
Frontier AI
Amazon Web Services
Claude Code
Security

Inspiring Tech Leaders is a weekly technology leadership podcast hosted by Dave Roberts, featuring in-depth conversations with senior tech leaders from across the industry. The episodes explore real-world leadership experiences, career journeys, and practical advice to help the next generation of technology professionals succeed.

The podcast also reviews and breaks down the latest technologies acr... more

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Latest Episodes

Just a couple of weeks after covering Google's Gemini 4 Argon, Google has introduced another frontier AI model, Gemini 4 Carbon. And this one could have significant implications for software engineering and cybersecurity.

But what makes Carbon diffe... more

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Advanced AI models helped cybersecurity researchers identify and investigate complex weaknesses that had remained hidden within widely used software for years.

And that raises a much bigger question.

If AI can help security researchers discover vul... more

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What if the future of artificial intelligence isn't sitting inside a billion-dollar data centre, but on the desk right in front of you?

For years, the AI revolution has been dominated by enormous investments in cloud infrastructure, specialist proce... more

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Could a $25 billion AI challenger disrupt OpenAI, Anthropic and China's growing dominance in artificial intelligence?

A relatively young American company called Reflection AI, backed by Nvidia, could become an important player in the AI market.

Its... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Lidders
Pricing expert
Willingness to Pay
Episode: Unlock Multi-Cloud AI - OpenAI's Shift to AWS Explained
Ulrich Lerkov-Schmidt
CEO at Willingness to Pay, pricing expert
Willingness to Pay
Episode: Unlock Multi-Cloud AI - OpenAI's Shift to AWS Explained
Mike Lyon
Founder and Managing Director at Disappoint Advisors
Disappoint Advisors
Episode: Agent 365 - How Microsoft Plans to Manage Enterprise AI Agents
Jordan Wilson
Host of Everyday AI Podcast
Everyday AI Podcast
Episode: Open AI Announces Ads for ChatGPT – What You Need to Know!
Sarah Armstrong-Smith
Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: An Interview with Sarah Armstrong-Smith - Microsoft's Chief Security Advisor
Yuval Givion
CEO/Founder (finite details inferred from transcript)
Neema (fintech)
Episode: Building Tomorrow's Tech Teams - Diversity, AI & Growth
Eagle Rotem
Former CEO of Shift4 Europe
Shift4 Europe
Episode: Building Tomorrow's Tech Teams - Diversity, AI & Growth
Georgina Owens
Technology leader with experience transforming enterprises; led teams at William Hill, Liberus, Vodafone
Former CIO roles in UK tech industry
Episode: Georgina Owens - A UK Top CIO on Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Tech
Richard Savoie
Co-founder and CEO of Adiona Tech; patent-holding executive and engineer
Adiona Tech
Episode: Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI

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Dave Roberts
Host of Inspiring Tech Leaders

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Insightful and interesting

    I enjoy these podcasts and find them to be very insightful. I always seem to learn something new or get to understand a different perspective on current and future tech trends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TechTim2000
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic information

    As an IT leader, I really appreciate the efficiency and clarity of these bite-sized podcasts. Each episode delivers a wealth of valuable insights in a concise and easily digestible format, making it a very worthwhile listen for busy professionals. Well-produced and highly engaging. Definitely recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mislin
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate clarity on enterprise AI strategy and governance implications.
Smart, concise leadership insights with practical AI and governance takeaways.
High-signal episodes for busy tech leaders; well-produced and valuable for decision-makers.

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#185
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Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI
Q: You mentioned agentic AI. Are there any other emerging technologies you believe will have a dramatic change on how fleets operates in the next decade?
Electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid capabilities and AI-driven predictive maintenance are set to transform fleet economics, reducing downtime and enabling energy arbitrage while extending vehicle life.
Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI
Q: So what's the best piece of advice that you've received as a founder that you think every tech leader should know about?
Don't trust advice too easily; seek diverse views, validate with data, and tailor lessons to your own context rather than assuming one size fits all.
Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI
Q: So when you're talking with fleet operators, how do you keep technical discussions approachable and engaging for perhaps a non-technical audience?
Use storytelling and relatable examples from other companies, avoid heavy tech details at first, and visualize outcomes to help both operational and IT stakeholders see value and get buy-in.
Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI
Q: Staying on that point of AI, how can AI help large fleets balance sustainability goals with the realities of operational efficiency?
AI helps balance cost and emissions by optimizing routes, using digital twins to simulate electric and low-emission deployments, and focusing on margin improvements while achieving emissions reductions.
Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI
Q: Well, the old adage of garbage in, garbage out is still true. It's about getting access to good quality data for AI in mobility; what practical data challenges do fleets face today and how are you addressing them?
Access to high-quality data from sensors and traffic feeds is essential, and despite data access being hard, partnerships and data ecosystems are evolving to provide the needed inputs; trusted data and robust integration are critical to model accuracy.

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What is Inspiring Tech Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly technology leadership show that analyzes how AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT intersect with strategy and governance. Episodes frequently tackle AI governance, frontier models, multi-cloud strategies, and the evolving role of tech leaders in steering risk, compliance, and organizational transformation. Listeners likely include senior technologists and decision-makers seeking practical leadership insights, governance frameworks, and real-world implications of rapid tech change for enterprise programs and budgets. The host's focus on actionable guidance, risk management, and future-proofing tech initiatives makes it useful for CTOs, CIOs, and VP-levels aiming to align technology with business outcomes.

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2. Ulrich Lerkov-Schmidt
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