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The Copilot Connection

Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell
Microsoft 365
Copilot
Microsoft Copilot
MVP Summit
Avanade
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Github Copilot
Microsoft Build
Github
AI Technology
Azure
Copilot Studio
Microsoft Copilot For Security
Copilot Readiness
Generative AI
Security
Change Management
Orchestry Software
Small Language Models
MVP Program

Welcome to Copilot Connection, the podcast that explores the world of Microsoft Copilots! Join your hosts, Zoe Wilson and Kevin McDonnell, as they take you on a journey through the different Copilots available and how they can help you in your day-to-day life. From the newly launch date announced Microsoft 365 Copilot to the Dynamics 365, GitHub, Windows, Custom and more Copilots, we'll cover it a... more

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Yina Arenas
Vice President for Azure AI Foundry at Microsoft, former part of Microsoft Graph.
Microsoft
Episode: Ep 29 - Copilot Wave 2 Spring Release
Gary Raife
MVP in M365 with extensive experience in healthcare IT systems.
Episode: Ep 28 - Copilot and AI in Healthcare with Gary Raife
Chris Huntingford
Director of AI at ANS, partner at Cloud Lighthouse
ANS and Cloud Lighthouse
Episode: Ep 27 - Being responsible with Chris Huntingford
Abram Jackson
PM for Extensibility for M365 Copilot.
Episode: Ep 25 - The latest roadmap for M365 Copilot
Loryan Strant
MVP with extensive experience in Copilot
Rapid Circle
Episode: Ep 19 - Celebrating our birthday with Copilot Wave 2
Caroline Kallin
MVP focused on adoption and change within Microsoft 365
Episode: Ep 19 - Celebrating our birthday with Copilot Wave 2
Tom Morgan
Developer and architect at Cloud Interact
Cloud Interact
Episode: Ep 19 - Celebrating our birthday with Copilot Wave 2
Michal Pisarek
Founder and CEO of Orchestry Software
Orchestry Software
Episode: Ep 14 - Copilot Readiness with Michal Pisarek
Ru Campbell
Microsoft NDP and leader of Microsoft Security Consultancy Practice at Threadscape
Threadscape
Episode: Ep 13 - Copilot for Security with Ru Campbell

Hosts

Kevin McDonnell
MVP for Copilot and Copilot Extensibility; Copilot strategy, modern workplace AI leader; co-hosts and influences Copilot programs across Avanade, Accenture Microsoft Business Group, and Microsoft.
Zoe Wilson
Global Digital Workplace Services Consult Leader; Co-host; leading Copilot and agent strategy across multiple ventures and organizations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Waste of time

    I flicked through first ten minutes hoping for solid insights to build better understanding of

    Copilot AI. Got self promotion, chat about holidays and music…. Everything but. Sure there must be better episodes - but guys, just crack on with the topic in hand please. Listen to how Paul Roetzer runs his podcast on wider AI.

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    devongirl86
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Occasional critique about topic depth or balance between promo and content.
Hosts bring practical, practitioner-level insights rather than superficial overviews.
Could benefit from broader guest diversity to cover non-Microsoft AI tools.
Audience may appreciate deeper analyses of licensing and governance topics.
Shows strong focus on Copilot ecosystem and enterprise use cases.

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#218
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#81
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Talking Points

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Ep 12b - MVP Summit bonus with Tom Morgan
Q: What are you most excited about seeing next?
Morgan is excited about upcoming plugins in Copilot that could enhance its utility for developers.
Ep 12b - MVP Summit bonus with Tom Morgan
Q: Is there anything that you're worried about when it comes to Copilots?
He expresses concerns about Copilot suggesting function names that do not exist, which can be an issue for junior developers.
Ep 12b - MVP Summit bonus with Tom Morgan
Q: What are your experiences with Copilot that made a difference?
Morgan shares a positive experience where Copilot guided him through coding challenges in a language he did not understand.
Ep 12b - MVP Summit bonus with Tom Morgan
Q: What does Copilot mean to you?
Morgan emphasizes that Copilot automates tedious tasks, allowing developers to focus on the more complex aspects of coding.
Ep 12a - MVP Summit bonus with Darrell Webster
Q: What are you most excited about? Or what are the things that you really want to see next?
Excitement about how Microsoft aims to improve consistency in user experience and the potential of AI to save time and provide insights.

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What is The Copilot Connection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward show focused on Microsoft's Copilot ecosystem, featuring in-depth conversations with engineers and practitioners who build, deploy, and govern Copilot-powered solutions. Episodes explore new features, developer tools, and real-world use cases across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Dynamics, GitHub, and related agents, often tying findings to conferences, product launches, and industry trends. Listeners can expect practical insights on extensibility, security, and pilot projects, along with candid discussions about conference takeaways, licensing shifts, and new AI capabilities. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on practical implementation, governance, and the evolving role of agents and MCP in enterprise environments, makin... more

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2. Gary Raife
3. Chris Huntingford
4. Abram Jackson
5. Loryan Strant
6. Caroline Kallin
7. Tom Morgan
8. Michal Pisarek

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