Inspiring Tech Leaders - AI, Technology Strategy & Digital Transformation

Unlock Multi-Cloud AI - OpenAI's Shift to AWS Explained

03 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The AI landscape has changed again! In this episode of Inspiring Tech Leaders, I discuss the latest partnership between OpenAI and Amazon Web Services...

The Demand vs Capacity - The Problem Every Tech Leader Faces

26 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders Podcast, I explore how modern technology leaders should navigate the relentless demand, constant change,...

GPT-5.4-Cyber – OpenAI in AI Arms Race with Anthropic

19 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we entering an AI arms race in cybersecurity?In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at OpenAI’s strategic launch of GPT-5...

Claude Mythos - The AI Too Dangerous to Release

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at Anthropic's Claude Mythos. This AI model is so advanced, so capable of finding z...

The Claude Code Leak Explained – Risks, Insights and Opportunities

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at the recent Claude Code Leak from Anthropic. What started as an April Fool's Day confus...

OpenAI Pulls the Plug on Sora - Here's What Happened

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its groundbreaking AI video platform, just one year after its highly anticipated launch! Why would a company pull the pl...

The Reason Why Apple is Clashing with Vibe Coding

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at Apple's recent clampdown on "Vibe Coding" apps in the App Store. These...

Microsoft 365 E7 - Everything Tech Leaders Need to Know About the New Frontier Suite

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft has introduced its first new top-tier enterprise licence in more than a decade - Microsoft 365 E7.But this isn’t just another licensing ti...

Agent 365 – Microsoft’s Solution to Manage AI Agents in the Enterprise

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation around AI is rapidly evolving beyond simple chatbots that answer questions. We reach a new frontier with autonomous AI Agents that ar...

How MCP is Enabling Effective AI Agents

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is your AI strategy ready for what's next?We're moving beyond simple chat interfaces into an era where AI agents interpret intent, make deci...

Is this an AI Bubble or AI Boom?

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I challenge the fear of an AI Bubble, revealing a compelling, evidence-backed case for an endur...

The SaaS Apocalypse and AI Evolution

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is AI signalling the end of SaaS as we know it? Or is it merely a powerful catalyst for evolution?In this episode of Inspiring Tech Leaders, I discuss...

Moltbook and the Rise of Autonomous AI Agents – Security Lessons for Tech Leaders

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I continue to explore the rise of Moltbook, the Social Network for AI agents that has rapidly g...

The AI Social Network – Moltbook, Clawdbot, Moltbot, OpenClaw

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about Moltbook, the AI Social Network? It is not for humans. It is a platform built entirely for AI Agents to socialise debate and even...

How to Govern AI Agents in the Enterprise Without Slowing Innovation

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what AI Agents are running across your estate?If the answer isn't a confident YES, then AI governance shouldn't be an afterthoug...

Open AI Announces Ads for ChatGPT – What You Need to Know!

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The recent announcement that ChatGPT will begin showing advertisements marks a significant, yet pragmatic, evolution in the AI monetisation landscape....

Why Human-Centric AI is the Key to Long-term Business Value

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your AI initiatives stalling?Many organisations focus on the tech, but the real secret to success lies in people and culture.In this episode of th...

Google Smart Glasses 2026 Relaunch - How AI and Wearable Tech Are Transforming the Future of Personal Computing

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Remember Google Glass?  It was a futuristic vision that arrived a decade too early. Now, Google is planning a 2026 relaunch, and this time, everythin...

Safety or Surveillance? The Use of Facial Recognition in Shops to Help Fight Crime

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the price of safety the end of anonymity?UK retail is fighting back against rising crime with Facial Recognition technology like Facewatch.  But t...

Human-in-the-Loop – Building an Effective AI Strategy

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organisation's AI strategy built on a solid foundation, or is it a fast-track to fragmentation and risk?In this episode of the Inspiring ...

Google’s Gemini 3 – Why Search Integration is a Winning Strategy

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I discuss the launch of Google DeepMind's Gemini 3. The podcast breaks down:💡 Gemini’...

AI Shopping - The Holiday Tech Battle

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This holiday shopping season, the battle for the future of e-commerce is being fought by Agentic AI assistants like Perplexity and Amazon's Rufus...

When the Internet Breaks – Cloudflare’s 2025 Outage

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent global internet outage on November 18th, 2025, was a reminder of the fragility of our digital world. When a single configuration error at C...

The Autonomous Cyber Threat – When AI Becomes the Attacker

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, we have a documented case of a major cyber-attack executed largely without human intervention.  The attacker?  An AI.In this epi...

Securing Vibe Coding – How to Innovate Without Losing Control

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vibe Coding is where AI generates code from natural language and it’s revolutionising how we innovate and build software at speed.  But with this p...

The Azure Outage – An Error of Code or an Act of Cyber Warfare?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just hours before Microsoft's earnings call, a massive Azure outage took down services globally.  Was it a sophisticated cyber-attack, or someth...

The Ripple Effect of the AWS Outage

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent AWS outage in the US-EAST-1 region was more than just a technical glitch, it exposed the critical vulnerabilities in a single cloud provide...

Review of Microsoft Copilot Agent Mode and Office Agent

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for AI to become a true partner in your daily work?In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the release of Micro...

100th Episode Special - Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, on Building a Strong Security Culture

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've hit 100 episodes! To celebrate this incredible achievement, the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is thrilled to bring you a truly special gue...

What it Takes to be a Modern Tech Leader

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to navigate the complexities of modern tech leadership? In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I look at what it truly t...

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast!

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I discus a timeless adage, this being that culture eats strategy for breakfast. While often att...

Cyberattacks impacting European Airports and Jaguar Land Rover - How Robust is Your Supply Chain?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the alarming rise of supply chain cyberattacks, a threat that recently crippled Europ...

Apple, AI, and the Google Partnership

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Apple falling behind in the AI race?For years, Apple has been renowned for its hardware and privacy, but its AI Strategy, particularly with Siri, h...

Georgina Owens - A UK Top CIO on Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Tech

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it takes to become one of the most influential voices in the UK Tech Industry?This week on the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I si...

AI 2027 – A Realistic View of the Future

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are superintelligent AI systems just around the corner, or is the hype overshadowing reality? In this episode I cut through the noise, offering a bal...

Why the Future of Urban Mobility Hangs on AI

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when AI, Sustainability, and Logistics collide?The result: smarter cities, greener fleets, and millions of optimised deliveries worldwide...

Stop Wasting Months on Vendor Research - Here's How to Approach it with AI in 2025

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of drowning in endless vendor comparisons and lengthy procurement cycles?  Louise Baldwin from Archways talks about how to reduce the V...

GPT-5 is here! But is it any good?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GPT-5 was released on the 7th August 2025, and has been making headlines in the tech world.In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I ex...

Google AI Mode - More than just a new way to search for information

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Google AI Mode is here in the UK and it’s not just another incremental update to Google's search algorithm.  This is a complete reimagining of...

CTO Secrets - How Giles Lindsay Transforms Organisations with Agile Leadership

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to share this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, where I’m joined by the brilliant Giles Lindsay – CTO, Board Advisor, A...

Neurodiversity in Tech - A Conversation with James Davies

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I talk with James Davies, Managing Director for RP International across the UK, Europe, and Nort...

Proactive AI is Here - Investigating Proactor.ai, the new AI tool that thinks ahead

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I explore Proactor.ai, a new proactive AI assistant.  AI assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, and ...

Is your AI a Ticking Time Bomb? The unsettling truth about Agentic Misalignment

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could your AI assistant turn against you, not out of malice, but cold calculation? That's the unsettling question at the heart of groundbreaking ...

How Copilot Researcher and Analyst are Transforming Work, and What Sentiment Analysis Tells Us About Team Morale

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I discuss how Microsoft's new Copilot Researcher and Copilot Analyst are fundamental...

Beyond the Hype - Phillip Swan on Autonomous AI, Data Strategies, and Driving Real Business Value

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast features Phillip Swan, Co-Founder of Iridius.ai!  Phillip is a top recognised voice in the AI spac...

The Future of AI Just Got Visual - Google DeepMind's Veo 3 Integration with Manus AI

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when cutting-edge AI video generation meets autonomous artificial intelligence reasoning?  We are witnessing the birth of cognitive visu...

Managing the Shift from Concurrent to Named Software Licences – Costs, Challenges, and Solutions for Modern IT and Procurement Teams

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your organisation transitioning from concurrent to named user licensing in SaaS applications?  This shift is creating significant cost management ...

Data Purging Dilemmas - Navigating the Global Datasphere and Data Retention Challenges

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As exponential data growth accelerates, the global datasphere is reaching unprecedented volumes—175 zettabytes and counting.In this episode of the I...

Mastering Software Engineering Interviews - Expert Interview Preparation with Mike Mroczka, Author of Beyond Cracking the Coding Interview

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to present the latest Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast episode, where we dive deep into software engineering interviews and effective i...

Inside the Cyber Battlefield - Red, Blue, and Purple Teams Explained

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you building a fortress while hackers are finding the back door?In the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I take a closer look ...

The AI Showdown - Comparing Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Manus. Who’s Leading the Future?

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, understanding the nuances between various AI assistants is crucial for technology profession...

Cyberattacks hit M&S, Co-Op, and Harrods – What Tech Leaders need to learn from these incidents and how to prepare before a crisis hits

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The recent wave of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting iconic UK brands like Marks & Spencer, Co-Op, and Harrods serves as a stark wake-up call ...

The Tech Leadership Pipeline – Insights from Romy Tuin and Mitch Islin on Foundry’s NextCIO programme

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast features an insightful conversation with Romy Tuin, Foundry's Global Director of Events Conten...

How CXO Portals is Helping Tech Leaders Connect and Grow

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I’m joined by Glenn Hapgood and Charmaine Baker, the co-founders and co-CEOs of CXO ...

The Global Tariff Storm is Here – Is Your Tech Strategy Ready?

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New US-China tariffs are reshaping IT budgets, supply chains, and the global technology landscape.In this week’s episode of the Inspiring Tech Leade...

Manus AI Review – My First-Hand Experience of using the General AI Agent

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to kick off a brand-new season of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast!Over the past four seasons, I’ve explored the breakthroughs shapi...

Elon Musk’s AI Empire – The xAI and X Merger

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The AI landscape is shifting fast.  In just a matter of days, Elon Musk has made two massive strategic moves that could reshape the tech industry!xAI...

OpenAI ChatGPT vs Google Gemini – Which AI Chatbot Should You Choose?

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI chatbots are becoming essential tools for work, study, and everyday problem-solving.  But with so many options available, which one should you tru...

Is Manus the Future of AI Agents or is it just Hype?

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China’s latest AI sensation, Manus, has been making waves globally.  Some call it a game-changer, an autonomous AI agent capable of planning, makin...

AI vs Creators - The Fight for Fair Copyright

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government is proposing a radical change to copyright law, which could reshape the creative industry forever!  There is a proposal to allow AI...

Privacy vs Security - The Apple Encryption Standoff

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Tech is making headlines again!  Apple has removed Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for UK users after refusing to comply with a UK government requ...

Elon Musk vs. OpenAI - The Billionaire Battle for AI’s Future and the Global Regulation Dilemma

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It has been another week of high-stakes drama in the AI world!  On February 14, OpenAI rejected a massive $97.4 billion bid from an investor group le...

How AI is Transforming the AEC Industry

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) from generative design to AI-driven robotics and predicti...

Is DeepSeek the next evolution of AI?

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are we witnessing the biggest shake-up in AI history?In this episode of Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I dive into the rise of DeepSeek, the Chinese ...

Exploring Generative AI in 2025

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders Podcast, I explore how Generative AI has evolved and discuss the latest breakthroughs with the technolog...

Privacy Enhancing Technologies with Dr. Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Ellison Anne Williams, CEO of Enveil, about her journey as a startup founder build...

Celebrating International GIS Day

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 20th November 2024 is International GIS Day.  To celebrate this day we have focused the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast arou...

How to Navigate the First 100 Days in a Technology Leadership Role

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stepping into a new technology executive role?  Wondering how to make an impact in those crucial first 100 days?  In this episode of the Ins...

Unlocking Human Potential - How Tech is Redefining What It Means to be Human

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the latest episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast where I dive into one of the most transformative—and controversial—topics in te...

Fostering Diversification and Gender Equity in Technology Teams

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I delve into the importance of diversification and gender equity within technology teams.Discov...

The Impact of AI on Sustainability

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I dive into the topic of how Artificial intelligence is both transforming but also impacting th...

Insights into the World of Tech Recruitment with James Perry, Founder of Osmium Partners

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us in this episode is James Perry, the founder of Osmium Partners.  We explore his fascinating journey from starting a career in technology r...

Exploring Effective Management of End User Computing with Lee Murray, CEO of ClearVisibility

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I speak with Lee Murray, CEO of ClearVisibility, about the challenges of End User Computing (EUC) and the strategies for managing it ...

How Technology is Helping to Support People with Disabilities

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can technology transform the workplace for individuals with disabilities?  In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the l...

De-mystifying Social Media for Business and why you should have a Social Platform Strategy

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the world of social media platforms and how the technology is being used by businesse...

Advances in Satellite Imagery and Remote Sensing

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I catch-up with Grant Wiseman who is based in Winnipeg, Canada.  We discuss the advances in sa...

Will Microsoft 365 Copilot Change the Way We Work Forever?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks the 2nd anniversary for the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast and we kick off season 3 with another exciting development in the world of AI.I...

GPT4...is it a Game Changer?

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I continue the conversation about Generative AI tools and the enhancements to ChatGPT with the ...

Environmental Technology Providing Rich Insight into Soil Quality

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I talk with Arthur Coevert and Christiaan Jolly about how they are using technology to provide ...

Reimagining the path to Smart Cities

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Dr Rick Huijbregts from Stantec about the key pillars to enabling cities to become...

What is GPT-3 and why has it created a buzz across the Tech Community?

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast I explore GPT-3, the world's largest neural network and try to understand why it has create...

Technology within the Built Environment

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Andrew Cole and James Mazza from Stantec about the explosion of digital tools with...

The New Face of Public Engagement

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Gus Sukkurwala and Mark Johnston from Stantec about the benefits of engaging the p...

Strengthening our Communities with Digital Innovation

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Jeff Albee from Stantec about how using digital technologies provides communities ...

Real-Time Financial Modeling for Municipalities & Utilities

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Andy Burnham from Stantec about how municipalities and utilities can quickly devel...

What is the Metaverse and why is it so important?

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I’m exploring the Metaverse and discussing why it is such an important area of technology inn...

How New Mobility is Shaping Our Future with Autonomous Vehicles

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Corey Clothier and Marie-France Laurin from Stantec about how they are helping cli...

Inclusive Planning & Engagement with CommunityHQ

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Neeraj Yedekar, who is a Delivery Manager within the Stantec Digital Solutions tea...

Navigating Regulations & Reducing Environmental Risk with EnviroExplore™

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Louisa Bloomer, who is the Digital Practice Leader for Stantec in Asia Pacific.Lou...

Using Engineering Principles to Improve Pipeline Routes

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Andy Sitti, who is the GIS Geospatial Lead Engineer for Stantec in the UK.Andy tal...

How Stantec’s Fire Flow GIS Tool is Transforming Water Networks

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Mike Morrisroe, who is a Technical Director and Sector Lead within the UK Water In...

Master Your CIO 100 UK Application - Expert Advice from Madhu Bhabuta, Janet Day and Dave Roberts

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with Foundry, the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is pleased to share a CIO 100 Live Session recording from 12th May 2022.In this fina...

Master Your CIO 100 UK Application - Expert Advice from Madhu Bhabuta & Chris Weston

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with Foundry, the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is pleased to share a CIO 100 Live Session recording from 12th May 2022.In this epis...

Master Your CIO 100 UK Application - Expert Advice from Kevin Gibbs & Ian Golding

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In collaboration with Foundry, the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is pleased to share a CIO 100 Live Session recording from 12th May 2022.In this epis...

Stantec Connect - Driving Secure & Consistent Digital Engineering Solutions

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I speak with Jeff Albee, Director of Digital Solutions at Stantec.Many thanks to the Stantec fo...

Empowering a Productive & Resilient Company Culture as a CIO

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, we listen to an All-Star panel discussion with Avril Chester, Jo Drake, Freddie Quek and Danny ...

Taking a closer look at Machine Learning

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I’m taking a closer look at Machine Learning and the benefits that it can provide for organis...

Understanding Blockchain Technology

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I delve into blockchain technology to understand how it works and why it is so important....

Exploring Digital Twins

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I'm exploring the use of Digital Twins and the benefits that they can provide to organisat...

Benefits of using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I’m taking a closer look at Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and looking at the benefits it can h...