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Forward Deployed

Microsoft
Power Platform
Microsoft Power Platform
Governance
Copilot
Power Apps
Power Automate
Dataverse
Microsoft Copilot Studio
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Microsoft
Low Code Development
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Dataverse
Automation
Microsoft Copilot
Security
Copilot Studio
Agents
Microsoft 365 Copilot

As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI and intelligent agents to transform how they build and manage solutions, IT professionals and developers are expanding their expertise to design, deploy, and govern AI-powered systems—leveraging Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to integrate collaboration tools, enforce enterprise-grade compliance, and support both low-code an... more

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Microsoft Teams is redefining collaboration with AI-powered agents. Kerry Perez Heffernan, Director of Marketing for Teams, joins us to talk about two powerful new agents: Facilitator and Channel Agent. Learn how Facilitator helps keep meetings on tr... more

We’re back with Emma Cooper to talk about one of the most exciting new additions to Microsoft 365 Copilot: App Builder. What if creating an app were as easy as writing a prompt? In this episode, Emma introduces this new agent in M365 Copilot that bri... more

AI agents are powerful, but with great power comes new security challenges. In this episode of Forward Deployed, we dive into prompt injection attacks and the emerging threat landscape for agentic systems. Our guests, Gaya Salomon and Asaf Tzuk, expl... more

Welcome to Forward Deployed! We’ve rebranded to reflect our broader focus on technologies and business solutions that go beyond low code.

In our first episode as the Forward Deployed podcast, we’re joined by Julie Seto, Principal Product Manager for... more

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Kerry Perez Heffernan
Microsoft expert discussing AI collaboration tools within Teams
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 115: Facilitator and Channel Agent in Microsoft Teams (w/ Kerry Perez Heffernan)
Emma Cooper
Principal Product Manager at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 114: App Builder in M365 Copilot (w/ Emma Cooper)
Asaf Tzuk
Principal Products Manager from Copilot Studio
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 113: Understanding Prompt Injection Attacks (w/ Asaf Tzuk and Gaya Salomon)
Gaya Salomon
Senior Product Manager on Microsoft Defender team
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 113: Understanding Prompt Injection Attacks (w/ Asaf Tzuk and Gaya Salomon)
Julie Sato
Principal Product Manager from SharePoint
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 112: SharePoint Knowledge Agent (w/ Julie Seto)
Andrew Gaskins
Principal Solution Architect at Lumen
Lumen
Episode: Episode 110: Managed Platforms: The Key to Success (w/ Andrew Gaskins)
Ilya Grebnov
Distinguished engineer and deputy CISO of business applications
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 109: What is SFI (w Ilya Grebnov)
Mauktik Gandhi
VP of Engineering for the Foundations team, responsible for the platform supporting Dynamics and Power Platform workloads
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 108: Managed Availability (w/ Shivani Pradhan and Mauktik Gandhi)
Shivani Pradhan
Product Lead for Foundations Entra team for Power Platform and Dynamics 365
Microsoft
Episode: Episode 108: Managed Availability (w/ Shivani Pradhan and Mauktik Gandhi)

Hosts

Sean Feeney
Senior Product Marketing Manager on the Power Platform and Copilot Studio team, Microsoft
Wendy Haddad
Senior Customer Experience Program Manager on the Planner team
Ken Aguilar
Principal Program Manager, Microsoft
Shree Shasta Kumar
Principal Product Group Manager

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Glad I found this podcast!

    As someone who is new to Copilot and the Power Platform, this engaging show is just what I need to learn more. Please keep making episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D0esthisonework?
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super informative and entertaining

    Great show with lots of tips and tricks, also fun and engaging. I like the variety of guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendon Ford
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging and informative show with practical tips and tricks.
Great variety of guests and topics, keeps episodes fresh.
Enjoyable and informative; guests bring real-world perspectives.
Good resource for beginners in Copilot and Power Platform, with actionable insights.

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Episode 114: App Builder in M365 Copilot (w/ Emma Cooper)
Q: Why would I want to use App Builder?
App Builder is meant for everyday workers, allowing quick app creation without the need for coding.
Episode 114: App Builder in M365 Copilot (w/ Emma Cooper)
Q: How do I know what's available to me?
You can find all of the agents that you have access to in the agent store in M365 Copilot.
Episode 115: Facilitator and Channel Agent in Microsoft Teams (w/ Kerry Perez Heffernan)
Q: What advice do you have for IT Admins regarding these tools?
Encourage IT Admins to adopt Facilitator and Channel Agent for enhanced collaboration efficiency and to integrate AI into their daily workflows, utilizing M365 Copilot licenses for full access.
Episode 115: Facilitator and Channel Agent in Microsoft Teams (w/ Kerry Perez Heffernan)
Q: What should organizations know to make Channel Agent effective?
Organizations should focus on using channels effectively to unify project communication and bring in workflows, as well as leverage the Channel Agent to automate information retrieval and task assignments.
Episode 112: SharePoint Knowledge Agent (w/ Julie Seto)
Q: What is the process for adopting Knowledge Agent within an organization?
An admin needs to opt in to the public preview, and users need to have a copilot license to utilize the Knowledge Agent.

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The show consistently centers on practical AI enablement in enterprise environments, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI governance, security, and low-code/pro-code integration. Episodes frequently explore real-world workflows, agent-based automation, and governance frameworks that help organizations deploy AI responsibly, secure data, and improve collaboration across teams. A notable pattern is the guests' mix of senior PMs, solution architects, and security leaders from Microsoft, complemented by practitioners who discuss governance, prompt engineering, and enterprise automation—making it particularly valuable for IT leaders, product managers, and developers adopting AI tooling at scale.

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2. Emma Cooper
3. Asaf Tzuk
4. Gaya Salomon
5. Julie Sato
6. Andrew Gaskins
7. Ilya Grebnov
8. Mauktik Gandhi

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