Masters of Innovation

In this episode of Masters of Innovation, Alex Karim sits down with Summer Wu from Snap to explore the exciting advancements in augmented reality and wearable tech. From her work on Microsoft’s HoloLens to leading the charge with Snap Spectacles, Summer shares her journey at the forefront of the AR ecosystem.Alex and Summer also discuss the challenges of creating AR devices for everyday use, the social dynamics of wearing smart glasses, and how Snap’s developer program is paving the way for ground-breaking use cases. If you’re curious about the intersection of technology, creativity, and the future of computing, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how AR is evolving—and where it’s headed next.Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In Episode #006 of Masters of Innovation, I catch-up with long-time friend and fellow spatial innovator Miquel Vidal. Miquel is the global lead for all things spatial at CBRE, one of the largest professional services companies in the world. Under his leadership, CBRE launched XRS (Extended Reality Solutions) which is now a successful arm of the business, leveraging AR/VR technology to enable frontline workers. In this conversation, Miquel and Alex explore the secrets of success for driving XR technology in enterprise & B2B environments, driving pilot to production, common challenges and using innovation to become an "Intrapreneur". Miquel's knowledge is invaluable on this topic and not many have the battle scars that both myself and Miquel have in this space. Grab a snack and enjoy this Enterprise XR Masterclass. Follow Miquel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miquelvidal/ Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In this BONUS episode of Masters of Innovation, we chat to Tim Ward, CEO of CluedIn, experts in data governance and master data management. Tim is a veteran software engineer turned entrepreneur, founding CluedIn in 2015. CluedIn's collective vision is to empower organisations with the tools and insights they need to harness the full potential of their data, solving many of the challenges that traditional approaches couldn't. In this conversation, Tim and Alex explore how bringing IT and the business together can help drive data governance & AI success today. Find out more about CluedIn using the link below: https://www.cluedin.com Catch Tim's session at Microsoft Ignite below: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/ODFP932?source=sessions Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In this BONUS episode of Masters of Innovation, we chat to a legend of the tech space - Jason from the hit UK TV show "The Gadget Show". Jason Bradbury is a British TV presenter best known for presenting shows such as the Channel 5 technology programme The Gadget Show and in its latest incarnation as a hit podcast. Jason is also an accomplished keynote speaker and author, writing multiple novels and the script for the upcoming film "Ctrl AI Delete" which you can support via Kickstarter (see below links). In this conversation, Jason and Alex discuss the Jason's various exploits on TV, the AI revolution, his new upcoming movie and more... Find out more about Ctrl AI Delete using the links below: https://www.ctrlaidelete.net https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ctrlaidelete/ctrl-ai-delete Checkout the Gadget Show Podcast below: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOGonI8mIW9Hj_VORODa_lTD1VJoMrgvg&si=0FTmzCQOlB7Kx3mf Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In Episode 5 of Masters of Innovation, we explore the future of architecture with Greg Demchak, Vice President of Emerging Technology at Bentley Systems. After graduating from MIT with a degree in Architecture, Greg has spent the last 20 years building some of the most important software systems for the architecture, engineering and construction industry. He currently leads Bentley Systems' emerging technology lab where he works alongside industry giants to design, build and operate physical infrastructure using the latest tools and techniques. In this conversation, Greg and Alex discuss the history of Architecture and how technologies such as AI are poised to disrupt everything. Find out more about Bentley Systems below: https://bentley.com Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In Episode 4 of Masters of Innovation, I catch-up with Era Sahni of Meta (formerly Facebook) to explore Meta's vision for Metaverse and how enterprise customers are adopting Mixed Reality technology today.Era Sahni is a Senior Director at Meta, leading their Global Channel Partnerships division within Reality Labs across both hardware (e.g. Quest 3, Meta Ray Bans) and Software. Prior to joining Meta, Era led EU operations for SquareTrade, a consumer electronics warranty provider that was bought by All State for $1.4 bn in January 2017. She also received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA/MA in Economics (with distinction) from Cambridge University.In this conversation, Era and Alex discuss the adoption of Mixed Reality and AI within the enterprise segment and explore real success stories from the likes of Pfizer and Lufthansa.Find out more about Meta below: https://meta.com
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In Episode 3 of Masters of Innovation, we explore how physical and digital spaces make us feel and drive human connection with an expert in the field. Richard Benson is the Founder of Ape Designs, an innovative start-up creating authentic, powerful, experiences that bring people, brands, and technology together. Richard has over 30+ years’ experience driving design and creative excellence at the convergence of physical and digital realms, specialising in the Retail, Telco, and Financial Services sectors. In this conversation, Richard and Alex discuss how physical space makes us feel and the principles to consider when introducing digital elements into the physical world. Find out more about Ape Designs below: https://ape-designs.com Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

In Episode 2 of Masters of Innovation, we explore how culture is THE critical ingredients to delivering innovative products and services with a leading expert in the field. Sean O'Shea is the Founder of Craft Your Culture, an innovative start-up helping organisations thrive by combining two key ingredients: growth and company culture. Sean has over 20+ years in the tech industry and since leaving the sector has devoted his time to learning how to create high performance workplace cultures. He is also certified as a Psychological Safety Practitioner, studying an Executive Diploma in Behavioural Science. In this conversation, Sean and Alex discuss how intentional culture design can completely transform an organisation and explore practical steps to overcome status-quo bias in your quest for innovation. Find out more about Craft Your Culture below: https://craftyourculture.co.uk/ Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/alexkarim404⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404⁠ Website: ⁠https://alexkarim.com/

In Episode 1 of Masters of Innovation, we explore how 3D technology is transforming Fashion, Sport & Cinema today with one of the world's leading Virtual Production companies. Lauren Dyer is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Dimension Studio, a leading studio for immersive and realtime content. She is also the co-chair of the Emerging Technologies council at BIMA (British Interactive Media Association) and passionate advocate for emerging tech and web3. In this conversation, Lauren and Alex discuss why major movie studios are turning to Virtual Production today, how 3D is poised to transform how we consume content and why major brands like Balenciaga and Sky Sports are deploying immersive technology today. Find out more about Dimension Studio below: https://dimensionstudio.co/ Follow Alex using the below links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexkarim404 Website: https://alexkarim.com/

Welcome to Masters of Innovation, a new podcast exploring how innovation and technology are changing the game today. Every month, Alex will be joined by a new guest, providing insights from the forefront of their space. Subscribe to catch the latest episodes when they drop 👇🔔Follow Alex using the below links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-karim/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/alexkarim404Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexkarim404/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexkarim404 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/alexkarim404Website: https://alexkarim.com/