Microsoft Innovation Podcast

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

From Hackathons to High Impact: Building Real AI Solutions

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/729 What happens when curiosity meets courage in the tech world? In this episode, Edit Kapcari shares how she transformed imposter syndrome into innovation—leading solution development at ORBUS and mentoring rising tech talent. From building AI-powered apps at hackathons to fostering internal communities that thrive on experimentation, Edit ...

09-10
28:49

Digital Fluency: Stop Collecting Info, Start Applying

Hosts: Mark Smith, Meg Smith 🎙️ Full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/728 Digital fluency isn’t about hoarding tips or binge-watching tutorials. It’s the applied, confident use of tools to achieve outcomes. In this episode, we unpack why “skills over knowledge” matters, how to build a learn-it-all mindset, and what one level deeper looks like in daily work. You’ll hear practical ways to handle change, reduce digital risk, and use AI productively without losing your judge...

09-09
37:59

Break Into Tech with No Code, No Cost, No Limits

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/727 What if you could pivot into AI and low-code development—without a technical background or a hefty tuition bill? In this episode, Luis Camino shares how Microsoft’s Power Up program is helping over 120,000 professionals worldwide build real-world AI skills through hands-on, no-cost learning. Whether you're looking to automate workflows, generate insig...

09-08
23:32

How Copilot Is Saving 40+ Minutes a Day

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/726 What happens when a company goes all-in on AI at scale? In this episode, Christoffer Besler Hansen shares how Atea rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot across thousands of employees—and what they learned along the way. From surprising use cases to measurable time savings, Christoffer reveals the real-world impact of generative AI in the workplace, and why...

09-03
21:56

Skill Beats Hype: Practical Ways to Augment Your Work with AI

Hosts: Mark Smith, Meg Smith 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/725 Feeling behind on AI? You’re not too late. In this kickoff to the AI Advantage Show, Meg and Mark unpack the myth that “everyone is already ahead,” share why only a small group are true power users, and show how to turn fear into curiosity, then into practical skills. You will learn how to use AI as a thought partner, build adaptability in the Intelligence Age, and plug into a community that learn...

09-02
22:59

Copilot Adoption That Actually Works

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/724 What if your AI adoption strategy could actually stick—and scale? In this episode, Dan Boyles, Head of AI at First AI Group, shares how his team helps businesses move beyond hype to real, measurable impact with Microsoft Copilot. From building prompt libraries to empowering champions, Dan reveals the frameworks and tactics that turn AI from a buzzwo...

09-01
43:57

How to Assess AI Readiness in Your Organization

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/723 When Copilot went down for half a day, Bo Fischer Carlsen realized just how deeply embedded AI had become in his daily workflow. In this episode, Bo—an AI strategist from Copenhagen—shares how he's helping organizations move beyond the hype and into real-world implementation of Microsoft Copilot. From compliance challenges to training programs ...

08-27
27:33

How Microsoft Scaled Copilot with Zero Budget

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/722 What happens when one person reimagines enterprise AI adoption from the ground up? In this episode, Cadie Kneip shares how she built Microsoft’s Copilot Champs community—an 8,000-strong grassroots movement—without a budget, formal mandate, or traditional training. Discover how she turned digital marketing tactics, gamification, and storytelling...

08-25
34:50

How AI Agents Are Quietly Reshaping the Workplace

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/721 What happens when AI stops being hype and starts reshaping how professionals work? In this episode, Frank Falvey shares a front-line view of how Microsoft Copilot and AI agents are transforming real-world workflows—from coding and debugging to office productivity. Whether you're a developer, an information worker, or just trying to stay ahead of the ...

08-20
19:43

The Truth About Power Platform in Global Mega Projects

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/720 What happens when a platform known for low-code simplicity powers mission-critical systems for governments and global banks? In this episode, solution architect Eric Regnier shares firsthand insights from mega-scale Power Platform implementations across continents. From passport systems to banking infrastructure, Eric reveals how the platform is quiet...

08-18
24:52

Why Copilot Isn’t Autopilot and What That Means for You

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/719 What happens when AI tools like Microsoft Copilot don’t live up to the hype? Fabio Bonolo has made it his mission to turn that disappointment into transformation. In this episode, he shares how companies can move from confusion to clarity—by structuring their Microsoft 365 environments, embracing strategic adoption, and unlocking real productiv...

08-13
24:40

AI Regulation: Innovation’s Hidden Accelerator

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/718 What happens when global policymakers, technologists, and lawyers converge to shape the future of AI? In this episode, Andrew Welch shares insights from the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva, where 15,000 thought leaders tackled the ethical, legal, and cultural challenges of artificial intelligence. From the EU AI Act to the dominance of English...

08-12
38:07

How RAG Is Powering the Future of AI Agents

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/717 What if your AI agent could not only retrieve facts but reason with them—just like a human? In this episode, Farzad Sunavala, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, takes us inside the world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), the architecture powering the next wave of intelligent agents. From solving hallucinations to building memory into AI sy...

08-11
29:52

Why Data-First Thinking Is Killing Your AI Strategy

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/716 What if your company’s AI journey didn’t start with data or tech—but with vision? In this episode, Erik David Johnson, Chief AI Officer at Delegate, shares how he’s helping organizations across Europe move from AI curiosity to concrete, production-ready solutions. With over 5,000 professionals trained and a hands-on workshop model that’s reshaping how...

08-06
25:09

Building Smarter Forms and PDFs with Power Platform

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/715 What happens when a mobile app becomes the only tool a field worker has to do their job—no manuals, no backup, just the device? In this episode, Jakub Bajla shares lessons from years of building mobile-first solutions for frontline workers. From offline-first design to modular tools like Forms+, Docs+, and Steps+, Jakub explores what it takes to deliver...

08-04
36:28

Turn 8-Hour Tasks into 1-Hour Wins with AI

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/714 What if mastering Excel could unlock superhuman productivity? In this episode, Aleksandar Grasic—founder of Outliers and a three-time Microsoft MVP—shares how he helped over 300,000 professionals transform their workflows using AI-powered tools and structured data literacy. From slashing 8-hour tasks to 1-hour wins, Aleksandar reveals how combining Ex...

07-30
23:34

Why Agile Is Failing—and What’s Replacing It

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/713 What happens when agile breaks down and AI steps in? In this episode, the hosts explore how traditional delivery models are being replaced by high-impact lab cycles, where elite engineering teams solve complex problems in just two weeks. From modernizing legacy systems to navigating the rise of autonomous developers, this conversation dives deep...

07-29
39:53

The New Era of Human + AI Collaboration at Work

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/712 What if the future of work isn’t just faster—but fundamentally different? In this episode, Ryan Cunningham, Corporate VP of Microsoft Power Platform, returns to reflect on a decade of low-code evolution and the seismic shift AI is bringing to business applications. From the early days of Power Apps to the rise of intelligent agents, Ryan shares how or...

07-28
32:23

Unlocking AI’s True Power: Beyond Copilot Basics

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/711 What if your AI assistant didn’t just answer questions—but built you an interactive tool to explore the answer yourself? In this episode, Alex Pearce, Chief Strategist at Softcat and long-time Microsoft MVP, shares how he’s pushing the boundaries of AI in the enterprise. From HTML-based learning tools to agentic AI and ISO standards, Alex offers a gro...

07-23
24:09

The 5 Future-Proof Skills Every Tech Pro Needs Now

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/710 What if your future teammates weren’t human? In this episode, the Ecosystems crew dives into the seismic shifts reshaping the AI landscape—from the rise of world models to the surprising salaries behind prompt engineering. You’ll hear how businesses are adapting (or falling behind), why red teaming is becoming a psychological minefield, and what s...

07-22
40:13

Jonathan

I absolutely love your content, and I listen regularly. Love your format and actionable insights from you, guests, and recurring co-hosts (if that's the appropriate term). It seems that your advert about the Power Platform Learning Cohort is a month expired. The deadline for participation is advertised as being in March, but we are now at the end of April.

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