Microsoft Innovation Podcast

Microsoft Innovation Podcast

If you want to get your ideas or questions featured on an episode, please leave us a voicemail: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/voicemail/ Dive into the future of work with the "Microsoft Innovation Podcast," exploring the intersection of People, Business, Technology, and AI. Engage with expert guests—including thought leaders from Microsoft, industry innovators, and community specialists—who are redefining the world with advancements in AI, Cloud technologies, the Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and beyond. Every episode delivers a blend of in-depth discussions, practical insights, and actionable strategies tailored for professionals driving enablement and innovation. Join us across our five shows: The Power Platform Show The MVP Show The Copilot Show The Ecosystems Show The AI Advantage (coming soon)

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December 29, 2025 32 mins

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How frontier firms rethink processes with AI, not bolt it on. Samuel Boulanger shares practical ways to drive Copilot adoption: educate, empower champions, and start from scratch to redesign workflows. He shows how agents and workflow automation unlock meaningful ROI, and why applied, hands‑on skill beats theory. Clear guidance for tech pros: use it everywher...

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Discover how organisations can move beyond AI hype to real business value. In this episode, Jim Spignardo shares practical strategies for AI adoption, building digital literacy, and creating a culture where technology empowers every team. Learn how to start small, measure impact...

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This episode explores how Copilot supports innovation, decision making and practical AI adoption across organisations. Amal Hosni Viteri shares her journey from development and DevOps into innovation leadership, describing how AI enhances productivity, reduces operational effort and helps teams focus on their specialities. She highlights the value of context‑...

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James Diekman explores how AI and automation are reshaping project management, compliance, and business innovation. Learn practical strategies for embedding AI in workflows, managing risk, and building future-ready teams. Gain insights from real-world government and enterprise p...

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December 21, 2025 33 mins

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AI is transforming business and society, but most professionals underestimate its impact. Oliver Hartwich explores how culture, education, and practical skills shape our ability to harness AI’s full potential. Learn why curiosity, deep knowledge, and adaptability matter more tha...

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December 17, 2025 28 mins

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Explore how Merethe Stave demonstrates that building a strong Teams culture is essential for successful AI and Copilot adoption in business. This episode unpacks practical strategies for overcoming resistance, integrating AI into daily workflows, and fostering trust and transparency. Gain actionable insights to help your organisation thrive in the ...

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December 15, 2025 34 mins

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Explore how Microsoft, through the expertise of Aisha Hasan, is evolving governance and agent management in the age of AI. Learn practical strategies for balancing innovation, risk, and compliance as Copilot Studio and Agent 365 reshape enterprise workflows. Discover actionable insights for building, governing, and upskilling in applied AI.

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Discover how open-source thinking, practical licensing solutions, and AI-powered development are reshaping the way business and tech professionals build, protect, and scale technology on the Power Platform. Gain actionable insights on responsible AI adoption, developer productivit...

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Kurt Rolland shares practical strategies and philosophical insights at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and AI adoption. This episode explores how business and tech professionals can optimise energy use, leverage Copilot and agentic AI, and make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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A practical conversation with data and AI manager Eickhel Mendoza about evolving from building Power Apps to architecting secure, mixed Power Platform and Azure solutions. He explains why a fast‑changing ecosystem suits a cookbook approach, how he curates real use‑case recipes, and what it ...

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AI adoption is accelerating, but compliance alone won’t protect your business. In this episode, Santosh Kaveti explores practical strategies for managing AI risk, securing data, and scaling responsibly while unlocking new revenue streams.

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  • How to move beyond complianc...
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Alax Cox shares how Microsoft Copilot is reshaping productivity, compliance, and workflow automation for business and tech professionals. Learn practical strategies for maximising ROI, overcoming adoption barriers, and building robust AI governance. This episode delivers actionable insights for leaders and teams integrating AI into daily operations...

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Hosts: Mark Smith, Meg Smith

In this season finale, Meg and Mark explore how to future-ready your career before layoffs hit. They use Earl Nightingale’s “The Strangest Secret” as a springboard to talk about AI-driven disruption, the illusion of job security, and why side hustles, weak-tie networks, and daily learning matter. Meg shares her 10-minute...

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Agentic AI is transforming enterprise technology by moving beyond content generation to autonomous actions. In this episode of Copilot Show, Mehrnoosh Sameki explores the risks, guardrails, and governance frameworks needed to deploy AI agents safely and effectively.
 
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AI is transforming identity security and giving cybercriminals superpowers. This episode explores the rise of deepfakes, social engineering, and why traditional MFA and recovery flows fail. Learn how businesses can protect digital trust and secure remote work in an AI-driven world. 

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Practical insights on adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI tools for real business impact. Learn how to identify quick wins, improve productivity, and master prompt engineering for better results.

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  • How AI is reshaping workflows and p...
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November 25, 2025 25 mins

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Resilience, wellbeing, and lifelong learning are three levers for thriving in the Intelligence Age. Mark and Meg unpack how to reset after a hard year, design simple habits, and build confidence through practice. They explore personal stories of grief, burnout, and career uncertainty, and show how revisiting trusted books, building AI agents for he...

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Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) in the Microsoft Power Platform is evolving rapidly, with new tools and automation capabilities making it more accessible—even for non-developers. In this episode, Benedikt Bergmann shares insights from authoring his book on ALM, navigating platform ch...

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Roy Lee shares how AI is reshaping productivity, education, and user interfaces. From redefining cheating to building ambient assistants, this episode explores the future of work, trust, and human creativity in an AI-driven world. 

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  • Reframe “cheating” as a productivity strategy in the AI era 
  • Apply ambient AI tools to meetings an...
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Frederick Anaafi shares his journey from Excel trainer to Microsoft MVP, highlighting how AI - especially Microsoft Copilot - is transforming productivity and career paths in Africa and beyond. He offers practical insights on building AI fluency, driving community-led tech adoption, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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