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Eric Michael O'Neill is a national security attorney, corporate investigator, national cybersecurity strategist, and legendary FBI operative. Eric’s career began in the FBI’s counterintelligence trenches as an undercover operative. His undercover work brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history. After serving in the FBI, Eric earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University Law School, with honors. He has since worked as a national security attorney and corporate investigator at top firms like DLA Piper.Eric is the founder of The Georgetown Group, a premier security services firm, and he serves as a national security strategist to cybersecurity companies, including CyberSponse, Inc., NeXasure, and VMware Carbon Black.To know more about Eric O’Neill, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/eric-o-neillEric O’Neill Interview Questions00:00 - 03:16 Introduction03:17 - 06:40 Eric’s career in FBI06:41 - 10:54 Starting his career in cybersecurity10:55 - 15:40 Cybersecurity in the era of dark web15:41 - 23:27 What is dark web?23:28 - 31:08 Eric captures Robert Hensen’s espionage31:09 - 34:07 The damage caused by Robert Hansen with his espionage34:08 - 36:44 Transition from FBI to law36:45 - 41:09 Eric’s corporate cybersecurity experience41:10 - 47:08 Counterintelligence versus defence47:09 - 55:04 Strategies of counterintelligence55:05 - 01:03:31 Future Cybersecurity measures01:03:32 - 01:09:59 Mitigating cybercrime risk01:10:00 - 01:12:25 The Invisible Threat01:12:25 - 01:18:07 corporate security and social engineering01:18:07 - 01:20:31 Cybersecurity roles in the future01:20:33 - 01:22:52 The essence of ethics01:22:53 - 01:23:32 ClosureAbout The Georgetown GroupThe Georgetown Group is a Washington, DC-based risk consultancy and corporate intelligence firm established in 2008. Specialising in due diligence investigations, litigation support, cybersecurity, and public relations research, the firm aids clients in making informed decisions and mitigating risks. Their team, composed of professionals with extensive experience in law enforcement, security, and intelligence, focuses on uncovering critical information that provides clients with a competitive edge.The firm’s services include conducting thorough background checks, cybersecurity assessments, and strategic intelligence gathering. Their diligence investigations examine the backgrounds and relationships of individuals and organisations to identify potential risks before acquisitions, hires, or business transactions. The Georgetown Group also provides cybersecurity consulting, helping organisations address both internal and external threats through customised incident response strategies and training.To know more about Georgetown Group, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/the-georgetown-groupUseful Links and Resourceshttps://ericoneill.net/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/spycatcher-eric-o-neill-robert-hanssen-fbi-b2352466.htmlhttps://www.spymuseum.org/host-an-event/spy-speaker-series/eric-oneill/https://www.wsb.com/speakers/eric-oneill/https://www.spyex.com/expert/eric-oneillhttps://www.kepplerspeakers.com/speakers/eric-oneillAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Prayson Daniel is a data scientist, a philosopher, and a teacher. He is currently the Director of Transformation Lab at NTT Data, global innovator of IT and business services.Prayson has been harnessing Machine Learning to boost business, foster customer and employee loyalty, grow revenue, multiply efficiency, and make data-informed decisions, while serving multiple roles at global corporations, including If Insurance, ProData Consult, to name a few.As a Persuasive Technologist at Aalborg University, Prayson contributed to the development of The Virtual Lab for Prior Studies. A joint project between the Royal School of Library and Information Science (University of Copenhagen) and the Department of Communication and Psychology (Aalborg University).He has also taught digital ethics, philosophy of religion, and public relation at Mariager Høj- og Efterskole, contributing to the development and teaching of persuasive web communication, data analysis and data visualisation using Python, Tableau, SPSS, and Excel BI.Prayson is a Master of Science in Information Technology and Persuasive Design from Aalborg University.To know more about Prayson Daniel, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/prayson-wilfred-danielPrayson Daniel Interview Questions00:00 - 01:08 Introduction01:09 - 03:49 Prayson’s Background03:50 - 05:30 Essence of human-centricity in data and algorithms05:31 - 09:32 Ethical aspects of data modeling09:33 - 11:34 Data model management using watsonx.governance11:35 - 15:05 Effective and ethical use of data15:06 - 18:02 A balanced data analytics model vision18:03 - 21:41 Digital twins and data optimisation21:42 - 25:05 The Digital Transformation Lab at NTT Data25:06 - 25:30 ClosureAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a part of NTT Group. The company is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo, helping clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernisation and managed services. NTT DATA has a global reach having spread in over 50 countries.To know more about NTT DATA, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/ntt-dataUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/prayson/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ebing%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=dkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG30D2fRwiUhttps://dev.to/proteusiq/in-rust-for-python-a-match-from-heaven-51fnhttps://dev.to/proteusiq/organic-coding-safeguarding-the-future-of-ai-code-assistance-tools-cc6About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Dr. Michael May is a technologist and researcher, especially in the areas of AI, data analytics, machine learning and big data architectures.  He is heading the Company Core Technology Data Analytics & AI at Siemens. In Siemens Corporate Technology, Munich, he is responsible for fourteen research groups in Europe, US, and Asia. Before joining Siemens in 2013, Michael was Head of the Knowledge Discovery Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems in Bonn, Germany. In cooperation with industry he developed Big Data Analytics and machine learning applications in sectors ranging from telecommunication, automotive, and retail to finance and advertising.Michael also coordinated two Europe-wide Data Mining Research Networks funded by the European Commission. He was also the local chair of the International Conference on Machine Learning ICML 2005, ILP 2005 and program co-chair of the European Conference on Machine Learning ECML/PKDD Industrial Track 2015. To know more about Dr. Michael May, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/michael-mayMichael May Interview Questions00:00 - 02:35 Introduction02:36 - 08:00 Micahel’s background08:01 - 09:59 bridging the academic and innovation at industry10:00 - 13:36 Siemens’ global reach for research and innovation13:37 - 16:20 The concept of Generative AI and Industrial AI16:21 - 19:24 How Industrial AI integrates with traditional systems of manufacturing19:25 - 24:13 Regulating AI to create trust in LLMs24:14 - 27:43 How Siemens builds transparency in Industrial AI innovations27:44 - 30:41 AI regulation: An overview of the framework30:42 - 34:59 AI products by Siemens35:00 - 37:46 The concept of sustainable AI37:47 - 41:50 The Industrial AI-Copilot approach41:51 - 43:55 Siemens’ collaboration with major global corporations43:56 - 46:22 ClosureAI with Purpose Summit 2024The AI For Purpose Summit 2024, organised by Siemens, took place on June 10th and 11th at the House of Communication in Munich, Germany. The event, powered by the Siemens AI Lab, aims to bring together leading experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the pressing challenges and promising opportunities of integrating AI into various industrial sectors. The AI For Purpose Summit 2024 emphasises the importance of developing AI solutions that not only drive efficiency and innovation but also adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.Useful Links and Resourceshttps://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/digital-transformation/industrial-metaverse/bringing-ai-engineers-to-the-industrial-metaverse.htmlhttps://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/siemens-core-technologies/data-analytics-artificial-intelligence.htmlhttps://x.com/siemensindia/status/1132903774282952705https://ki-campus.org/node/278https://siemens.fm/public/podcasts/629a0983877b16aec5e08660820c73e074e86de328a0922a83b84a51aab3c48e/episodes/9c47ff26c9846c9b410adca1fdd2d438/detailsAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Marcus Norberg is an experienced manager with a robust background in the hyperautomation and information technology industry. Currently serving as the Sales Manager at Apendo AB, he brings about four decades’ of expertise in sales management, business development, and strategy to develop technology solutions for clients. Prior to his current position, Marcus has held several top level positions at companies, including Consid AB, Xlent Technology, Merkantildata, and Sema Group. Marcus holds a Bachelor's degree in System Analysis from Mid Sweden University, and is committed to drive innovation, business growth, and strategic initiatives within the information technology and services sector.To know more about Marcus Norberg, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/marcus-norbergMarcus Norberg - Apendo - IBM Partner Interview Questions00:00 - 01:04 Introduction01:05 - 08:16 Apendo’s Innovations with watsonx model08:17 - 09:12 Embedding cloud in Apendo’s services09:13 - 11:16 Apendo’s solutions for Swedish municipalities11:17 - 15:34 Integrating watsonx.governance with local policies and regulations15:35 - 16:16 ClosureIBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024 SpecialAt IBM TechXchange Summit EMEA 2024, Marcus Norberg, Sales Manager of Apendo AB, discusses how watsonx technology enables businesses and organisations in Sweden with AI, Data, and Governance models with Dinis Guarda.IBM TechXchange EMEA 2024 is an exclusive and curated event meticulously crafted for developers, builders, and user groups actively engaged with IBM products and hybrid cloud solutions. With a comprehensive agenda featuring more than 1,500 technical keynotes, specialised breakout sessions, immersive hands-on experiences, live product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and tailored certifications, this summit caters to diverse user interests and learning preferences. Attendees can expect an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their technical expertise in a collaborative and dynamic environment.To know more about IBM TechXchange 2024, read https://businessabc.net/ai-data-automation-security-and-more-navigating-tech-frontiers-at-ibm-tech-xchange-summit-2024About Apendo IBM collaborationApendo AB has collaborated with IBM to address the challenges faced by smaller municipalities in Sweden amidst budget constraints exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apendo's innovative solution, the Apendo Digital Assistant (ADA) for Municipalities, utilizes IBM Watson and IBM Cloud Pak technology to create an intuitive virtual assistant capable of automating citizen interactions. Trained with over 550,000 Swedish words, ADA provides efficient responses to residents' queries, ranging from COVID-related information to reporting maintenance issues. By leveraging Watson Assistant and Watson Discovery, ADA mimics human behavior, ensuring comprehensive and accurate responses. The technology not only streamlines citizen support services but also offers cost savings for municipalities. With a robust and scalable IBM platform, Apendo envisions a long-term impact, providing municipalities with reliable and innovative solutions while disrupting traditional pricing models through an Embedded Solution Agreement (ESA). To know more about Apendo, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/apendoUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-norberg-a99853/https://apendo.se/https://apendo.se/#_success-storieshttps://www.ibm.com/case-studies/apendoAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinisSupport the show

Dilip Pungliya, a thought leader, author, investor, and entrepreneur, has brought positive impact to multiple industries with his focus and acumen in data. Dilip has a proven track record in delivering comprehensive solutions for business processes and data optimisation, including data modelling and governance. His expertise spans diverse domains, including investment and commercial banking, oil and gas, and government departments. Dilip is the Co-Founder, VP, and Chief Business Officer at ztudium Group, a global leading and maker of 4IR technologies, including Web 3.0, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Metaverse. He is also the Business and strategy advisor at Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited, a joint stock company that offers engineering, procurement and construction services for various infrastructure projects across India.In his experience as a Data Architect, Dilip has held top level executive positions at organisations like Shell, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, a UK government entity for the environment, Deutsche Bank, ICBC Standard Bank Plc, BNP Paribas, and HSBC Investments.To know more about Dilip Pungliya, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/dilip-pungliyaDilip Pungliya Interview Questions00:01 - 03:36 Introduction03:37 - 05:34 Dilip's background 05:35 - 09:42 The cultural heritage of Jodhpur (India)09:43 - 13:18 India's Transformation13:19 -  19:42 From family business to technology and finance 19:43 - 25:49 VPRPL goes public 25:50 - 29:18 Education in India and the UK 29:19 - 31:38 Personal health, career, and social impact 31:39 - 33:49 Smart Cities and AI 33:50 - 34:54 Advice for young aspirants About Vishnu Prakash R Punglia LimitedVPRPL is an infrastructure company headquartered in Jodhpur, operating across India. The company currently manages over 47 projects in 13 states, with a total value exceeding USD 365 million.Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited (VPRPL) is one of India's rapidly expanding infrastructure development companies. The company was established in 1986 as a partnership firm under Chapter IX of the Companies Act 1956, registered with the Registrar of Companies in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In April 2013, VPRPL transitioned to become a joint-stock company. To know more about VPRPL, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/vishnu-prakash-r-punglia-ltdUseful links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/dilippungliya_businessabcnet-the-global-business-directory-activity-7190683849721348098-dkz7/https://www.f6s.com/member/dilip-pungliyahttps://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/TIKd5f0sfDbNAntSE6vIiPoKb0Y/appointmentshttps://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/businessabcnet-part-of-ztudium-group-partners-with-iebf-to-offer-generativeai-tools-for-smes-adds-dilip-pungliya-to-leadership-302126571.htmlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dilippungliya/?originalSubdomain=ukAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Ludovic Phalippou is a financial economist, academic, author, and researcher. His research covers critical themes including the performance of private equity funds, risk and return estimation, liquidity risk premiums, and regulatory challenges in the industry. Ludovic is the Professor of Financial Economics and the Academic Area Head of Finance, Accounting & Economics at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Under his leadership, the school recently created the world's first cinematised educational case study titled "Redeveloping Hope". The study emphasises financial tools and impact investing for MBA and EMBA students, caters to their Gen Z and Millennial preferences for visual learning.To learn more about Ludovic Phalippou and his research work, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/ludovic-phalippouLudovic Phalippou Interview Questions00:01 - 03:05 Introduction03:06 - 04:24 Ludovic’s background04:25 - 06:05 the psychology behind research06:06 - 07:32 Ludovic at Saïd Business School07:33 - 11:54 teaching through visual media11:55 - 21:19 Redeveloping Hope: financial literacy and education21:20 - 26:24 technology and financial literacy in society26:25 - 29:09 Research in Private Equity29:10 - 31:44 global landscape of private equity31:45 - 35:14 Private Equity Laid Bare35:15 - 37:39 risk management and governance in private equity37:39 - 40:27 the current state of global debt40:28 - 45:59 AI, big data, and financial modeling46:00 - 48:37 (financial tools for social and environmental challenges48:38 - 50:04 private equity and financial economics: current landscape50:05 - 52:13 social impact-driven v/s competitive capitalist economics52:14 - 55:55 Systematic Investing with Big Data55:56 - 56:34 Finance and Economics56:35 - 57:18 ClosureSaïd Business School, Oxford, UKSaïd Business School is the business school at the University of Oxford. The school is a provider of management education. It is focused on impactful leadership, offering degrees, executive education and programmes for organisations. The business school is fully integrated into the University of Oxford which allows them to provide excellent teaching in the areas of economics, law, sociology, psychology, politics, and international relations.Saïd Business School has participants from over 50 different countries and a global perspective is emphasised in their research, classrooms, and educational community.To know more about Saïd Business School, Oxford, UK, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/said-business-schoolUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/about-us/people/ludovic-phalippouhttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-tailors-worlds-first-fully-cinematised-educational-case-study-meet-demands-gen-z-studentshttps://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/publications/4386https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-phalippou-5488b147https://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/people/prof-ludovic-phalippou/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaAbout Wisdomia.aihttps://wisdomia.ai/About MStoreshttps://mstores.shopping/Support the show

Matthew Le Merle is a business executive, investor, and author with about four decades of experience in private equity and venture capital investments. He is the Managing Partner and CEO of Blockchain Coinvestors, an investment management firm specialising in blockchain technology. Aside from his role at Blockchain Coinvestors, Matthew is also the Managing Partner of Keiretsu, a prominent early-stage venture investor backing more than 300 companies annually. He is also the Managing Partner of the Fifth Era LLC. The Fifth Era Office invests globally in private equity and venture funds, in addition to direct investments in operating companies and other private opportunities, including real estate.For more information on Matthew Le Merle, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/matthew-le-merleMatthew Le Merle Interview Questions00:01 - 03:50 Introduction03:51 - 07:14 Background07:15 - 11:07 Experience in digital payments and assets11:08 - 21:28 Impact of blockchain technology21:29 - 20:02 Matthew in the blockchain investment29:03 - 35:56 Blockchain investments and tokenisation35:57- 45:04 Cryptocurrency market: Current scenario45:05 - 54:48 Blockchain and tokenisation: Challenges and opportunities54:49 -01:05:13 Interplay between blockchain01:05:14 - 01:08:00 ClosureAbout Blockchain CoinvestorsBlockchain Coinvestors is a hyper-focused venture capital firm investing in blockchain companies. Headquartered in San Francisco with a presence in London, New York, Grand Cayman, Zug, and Zurich, the alternative investment management firm was co-founded by Alison Davis and Matthew Le Merle.Blockchain Coinvestors’ investment strategies are now in their 10th year and are backed by 400+ investors globally. To date, it has invested in 40+ pure-play blockchain venture capital funds in the Americas, Asia, and Europe and a combined portfolio of 1000+ blockchain companies and projects including 80+ blockchain unicorns. For more information on Blockchain Coinvestors, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/blockchain-coinvestorsUseful Resources and Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewlemerlehttps://www.matthewlemerle.com/https://www.blockchaincoinvestors.com/matthew-le-merlehttps://www.fifthera.com/https://www.bandangels.com/https://www.securities.io/matthew-le-merle-co-founder-and-managing-partner-of-fifth-era-and-keiretsu-capital-interview-series/https://twitter.com/mlemerle?lang=enAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Erik is the Director of Product Marketing at NVIDIA since 2020, where he’s focused on full-stack solutions in the areas of AI and data science. Erik Pounds is a marketing and product management professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology and data science sectors, focusing on advancing data analytics and AI solutions.In his capacity as the Senior Director of Enterprise AI at NVIDIA, Erik is responsible for promoting GPU-accelerated tools and technologies like the NVIDIA Merlin deep recommender system and the NVIDIA Riva (formerly Jarvis) conversational AI framework.To know more about Erik Pounds, please visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/erik-poundsErik Pounds Interview Questions00:00 - 06:06 Introduction06:07 - 09:39 Background09:40 - 13:02 AI and data science innovations at NVIDIA13:03 - 14:46 NVIDIA’s culture of innovation14:47 - 17:08 NVIDIA partnerships17:09 - 21:11 NVIDIA’s product suite and its applications 21:12 - 24:31 Challenges and Solutions in AI and Data Management 24:32 - 28:29 AI applications and case studies28:30 - 31:49 Proprietary enhanced LLMs 31:50 - 37:01 Generative AI integrates in legacy systems37:02 - 39:00 NVIDIA's GPU Technology39:01 - 42:56 NVIDIA Blackwell42:57 - 47:22 NVIDIA AI co-pilot AI assistant47:23 - 51:56 From interactive avatars to virtual worlds51:56 - 52:28 NVIDIA AI Foundry52:29 - 59:01 Embracing tech advancements59:02 - 1:00:16 ClosureAbout NVIDIA NIMNVIDIA NIM, part of NVIDIA AI Enterprise, is a suite of accelerated inference microservices enabling organisations to deploy AI models on NVIDIA GPUs across various environments, including the cloud, data centers, workstations, and PCs. Utilising industry-standard APIs, developers can deploy AI models with minimal code, while NIM containers integrate seamlessly with Kubernetes for efficient orchestration and management of containerised AI applications. NVIDIA NIM simplifies the development of AI applications, offering robust foundations such as NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, TensorRT, TensorRT-LLM, and PyTorch. This facilitates scalable and efficient AI inferencing, allowing developers to build powerful copilots, chatbots, and AI assistants, and enabling IT and DevOps teams to self-host AI models within their managed environments.To know more about NVIDIA NIM, visit https://nvda.ws/4c44C09Useful Links and Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/epoundshttps://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/author/epounds/https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/author/epounds/https://sessionize.com/erik-pounds/https://aithority.com/interviews/ait-megamind/erik-pounds-nvidia/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Rupert Hofmann is a foresight practitioner, observational draftsman, author, and initiator. As a Strategic Foresight Practitioner, Rupert works for Audi Business Innovation where he started the cross-industry platform, Foresight Academy.He studied at Munich Academy of Fine Arts, Passau University, Columbia University in New York City and at Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil. In his PhD, he developed the Trend Receiver concept, a novel qualitative method that combines insight and foresight research and contributes to vision finding, long-term decisions and brand and product development. As an observational draftsman, Rupert’s interest in people and their environment, behavior and motives also drives his observational drawings of people, street situations, malls, stores, offices, beaches and bars.As an author, Rupert also regularly contributes his insights on topics like visionary competence, customer foresight practice and focus territory, and research on science fiction and facts. To know more about Rupert Hofmann, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/rupert-hofmannRupert Hofmann Interview Questions00:00 - 01:10 Introduction01:11 - 02:21 Rupert’s background02:22 - 03:42 Research and designing at Audi03:43 - 04:32 How does Audi Business Innovation work?04:33 - 06:31 What is Foresight Academy06:32 - 08:21 Smart regulation, AI, climate change scenarios in EU 08:22 - 10:01 The essence of partnerships10:01 - 11:14 Essence of tech revolution11:15 - 11:31 ClosureAbout Foresight AcademyThe Foresight Academy is a platform where companies from different industries explore how customers want to live in ten years and create shared visions of desirable future everyday life. This platform was started by Audi / Audi Business Innovation GmbH and it is realized by Foresight Academy GmbH.To know more about Foresight Academy, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/foresight-academyUseful Links and Resourceshttps://www.foresightacademy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-hofmann-75979928/?originalSubdomain=dehttps://www.ruperthofmann.com/ruperthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/foresightacademy/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Kevin Farrar has over 36 years of experience at IBM acting as a trusted advisor on technology, innovation, and adoption in the sports industry. He provides input to strategic planning discussions to influence the client & IBM technology roadmap & plans. As a member of IBM’s Global Sports & Entertainment Partnerships team, Kevin provides UK leadership on contractual negotiations and has overall responsibility for the UK programme governance & budget.Kevin is IBM’s “face” of Wimbledon and has extensively featured in media coverage worldwide across TV, radio, online & print media, including BBC National News, BBC News Live: World Business Report, BBC Sport, BBC R5 Live, BBC R4: The World Tonight, BBC Arabic, BBC Click, BBC Tech Tent, World Service Radio, ITV National News, Japanese TV, Canadian TV, CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg and numerous other global MSM outlets.To know more about Kevin Farrar, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/kevin-farrarAbout Wimbledon IBM PartnershipWimbledon works closely with IBM to provide fans with AI-generated insights and world-class digital experiences. As the Official Technology Partner of The Championships for the past 33-years, IBM has developed solutions to modernise and streamline workloads, and delivered innovative digital experiences to engage sports fans around the world through IBM iX, the experience design arm of IBM Consulting. IBM Consulting leverages hybrid cloud and enterprise-grade AI to co-create an open and flexible platform of innovation for Wimbledon. This platform transforms over 2.7 million data points into actionable insights, automates critical business processes, and secures the tournament's digital operations, ensuring a seamless and engaging fan experience.About ‘Catch Me Up’ featureThe new 'Catch Me Up' feature displays pre- and post-match player cards with AI-generated player stories and analysis via wimbledon.com and the Wimbledon 2024 App. Player cards will be personalised based on user preferences and data such as their location and myWimbledon profile, starting with their favourite players. Pre-match content will include analysis of recent performance and likelihood to win predictions, and post-match it will include key statistics and highlights. The feature will also create longer-form daily summaries of play.'Catch Me Up' was built using IBM's Granite large language model (LLM) to provide AI-generated text using the capabilities of the watsonx platform. The model has been trained on the Wimbledon editorial style and will be monitored by the All England Club. The new feature is designed to help Wimbledon scale its content to both new and existing tennis fans globally, as well as provide fans access to timelier, curated coverage across ladies' and gentlemen's singles matches which are often happening simultaneously.Useful links and resourceshttps://dinisguarda.medium.com/ibm-genai-catch-me-up-and-wimbledon-case-study-how-is-ai-being-used-in-sports-and-tennis-fa7568bbc35dhttps://businessabc.net/wiki/kevin-farrarhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevinfarraribm_ibm-technology-at-the-2023-masters-activity-7047461943867006977-i52o/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7oOxw3v_0chttps://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2024-06-17/wimbledon_and_ibm_launch_catch_me_up.htmlAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Boris is the Senior Innovation Manager and Technology Strategist in the CTO Office at Siemens. Based in Nuremberg, Germany Boris responsibilities include innovation management, the development of technology strategies and roadmaps, and technology scouting. His areas of expertise encompass startups, quantum computing, industrial AI, scaling artificial intelligence, ecosystems, and the data economy.Boris has contributed to several publications, including white papers and reports on topics such as service integration and management, fabric-based computing, and the concept of Liquid IT.At ‘AI With Purpose Summit 2024’ event by Siemens in Germany, Boris is a panelist on “Challenges and Opportunities of AI Governance.”For more information about Boris Scharinger, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/boris-scharingerAbout AI With Purpose Summit 2024The AI For Purpose Summit 2024, organised by Siemens, took place on June 10th and 11th at the House of Communication in Munich, Germany. The event, powered by the Siemens AI Lab, aims to bring together leading experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss the pressing challenges and promising opportunities of integrating AI into various industrial sectors. The AI For Purpose Summit 2024 emphasises the importance of developing AI solutions that not only drive efficiency and innovation but also adhere to ethical standards and regulatory requirements. About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Raj Aditya Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator, educator, investor, and mentor with focus areas like blockchain, AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, IoT, and cloud computing. He has designed and worked on 4 Blockchains, 5 Centralised Exchanges, 3 Swaps and 3 DEX's. He is the Founder and Chairman of the India Blockchain Alliance, the largest Indian emerging technology tech think tank. Raj is also the Chairman of the Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. He is an Advisory Board Member at over 60 Web3.0 companies including, Tata Elxsi, Spherium, Soulverse and more. He is also the CEO of Growth Alley Inc, USA. Raj has also been actively involved in initiatives promoting sustainable development, environmental conservation, and social welfare. He is the India Strategy Lead at 5ire, a sustainable blockchain ecosystem. Some of the projects he has been involved in are: "Carbon Chain", "The Tree Chain", and "Nature Conservation Chain".To know more about Raj Kapoor, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/raj-kapoorAbout India Blockchain AllianceIndia Blockchain Alliance (IBA) is a prominent organisation established in 2018 with the primary objective of fostering collaboration and advancement in the field of blockchain technology. As a not-for-profit entity, IBA is dedicated to promoting evidence-based adoption of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) across various sectors, both public and private.Drawing expertise from diverse backgrounds including Blockchain, Academia, Information Technology, Computer Science, regulators, and policymakers, IBA serves as a hub for networking and knowledge exchange. Its membership comprises a close-knit network of experts and organisations, encompassing policymakers, academics, blockchain engineers, venture capitalists, and visionaries.To know more about India Blockchain Alliance, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/india-blockchain-allianceAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

About Thomas NormarkThomas Normark is a distinguished leader in the fields of AI, machine learning, and robotics, currently serving as the Global Head of AI & Robotics at NTT DATA Business Solutions. With over 15 years of experience at NTT, he has been pivotal in demonstrating the tangible value of digital innovations, fostering co-innovation, and driving business growth. Normark's expertise extends beyond his primary role; he is a TEDx speaker, external lecturer, and an active member of several advisory boards, including the Videnscenter for Automation of Robotteknologi and the International Facility Management Association. He has also contributed significantly to the AI Innovation House and the First Chair Group's Think Tank. To know more about Thomas Normark, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/thomas-normark About Thor HaubergThor Hauberg is a prominent figure in the tech and business strategy landscape, currently serving as the Director of Venture Lab at NTT DATA Business Solutions Nordics. With a rich background spanning over 15 years, Hauberg has consistently demonstrated his expertise in fostering innovation and strategic growth. His role involves engaging with ambitious B2B tech startups, leveraging his deep technical knowledge and extensive market insights to scale their products and solutions. Hauberg's career highlights include his tenure as Director of Business Development & Strategy at NTT DATA and his position as an external lecturer in innovation management at Copenhagen Business School. To know more about Thor Hauberg, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/thor-hauberg About NTT DATA Business SolutionsNTT DATA Business Solutions is a leading global IT service provider, dedicated to driving digital transformation and business innovation. With a rich history dating back to its inception, the company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive IT solutions, including consulting, system integration, and managed services. As part of the NTT DATA Group, it leverages an extensive network of resources and expertise to serve a diverse range of industries. The company focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and enabling digital growth through cutting-edge technologies such as SAP, cloud computing, and data analytics. A client-centric approach and a deep understanding of business needs underscore its commitment to customer success.  About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guarda Support the show

Tomasz Kostrzab is the Chief Technology Officer, currently leading the technology strategy and innovation efforts at TUATARA, based in Warsaw, Poland. With a background spanning over two decades, Tomasz has demonstrated expertise in information technology and services, particularly in areas such as Business Process, Enterprise Transformation, and Application Architecture. His professional journey includes significant roles at TUATARA, where he initially served as the Chief Technology Architect before assuming the role of CTO in June 2017. Tomasz's career also encompasses valuable experiences at IBM, where he contributed as an IT Architect, and at Orange Poland, where he worked as an IT Analyst.To know more about Tomasz Kostrzab, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/tomasz-kostrzabAbout TUATARATuatara is a technology and consulting firm dedicated to revolutionizing customer experiences through a harmonious blend of innovative consulting and cutting-edge technology solutions. With a mission to drive digital transformation, Tuatara offers an extensive range of services, from back-end integration solutions to process digitalization and the creation of pioneering business models. The company operates at the intersection of technology and consulting, encouraging businesses to embrace change with agility, creativity, and spirit. Tuatara's commitment to exceeding expectations is reflected in its diverse portfolio of products, including Actionbot, Fintin, Tasil, and more, all geared towards providing businesses with a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.To know more about TUATARA, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/tuataraAbout citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/Support the show

In the second interview on Dinis Guarda YouTube Podcast, Pradeep Goel, Founder and CEO of Solve.care, discusses the key aspects of a decentralised healthcare system, including the user identity, security, compliance. He also explains the tokenisation economy in the field of healthcare and wellness. In an era, increasingly taken over by AI, what are the challenges faced by the healthcare industry? These are the key things Dinis and Pradeep discuss in this episode.To watch the first episode, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIO-pjH4EmcPradeep Goel is the CEO of Solve.Care, a global healthcare blockchain company for digital health networks. The platform is involved in care coordination, improved access to care, empowering consumers with information, reduced benefit administration costs, and helping reduce fraud and waste in healthcare around the world. To know more about Pradeep Goel, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/pradeep-goelAbout Solve.careSolve.Care is a healthcare relationship management platform using blockchain to define the next generation of care coordination, benefit administration and payments. It helps streamline the way healthcare is managed, accessed, delivered, and paid for in a more secure, efficient, and cost-effective manner using easy, simple, and proven proprietary Web 3.0 technology.The Solve.Care Platform is the foundation of an entire ecosystem where different interoperable digital healthcare networks are built and operated to serve the many different needs of healthcare, while removing barriers and frictions inherent in the industry. The Care.Labs enables users to create their own digital Care Networks in short time frame and low cost. Care.Labs effectively reduces the risk of your healthcare business' digital transformation.To know more about Solver.care, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/solve-care About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Xiaochen Zhang is a prominent figure in the fintech and blockchain space, with over 20 years of experience in leading initiatives that drive innovation and social impact. Xiaochen is the Founder and CEO of FinTech4Good, a global network that collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofits, and investors to harness blockchain, AI, metaverse, and cloud computing for social good.  Xiaochen serves as the Chief Responsible AI Officer & Executive Director at AI2030, an initiative aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI to benefit humanity while minimising its potential negative impacts. To know more about Xiaochen Zhang, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/xiaochen-zhangAbout Fintech4TechFinTech4Good is a pioneering global network dedicated to leveraging emerging technologies for social impact and sustainable development. Founded in 2017, the organisation collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofit organisations, and investors to create innovative solutions aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The core technologies harnessed by FinTech4Good include blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), the metaverse, and cloud computing, which are utilised to build and support startups, offer expert consulting services, and provide professional development programs. The organisation's mission is closely aligned with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and revolutionising the finance industry to be more inclusive and efficient.About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Christy Lee Rogers is a fine art photographer, being an iconic personality for her underwater photography. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Rogers' artistic career has carried her all over the world, with her works of art exhibiting in exhibitions in Shanghai and Paris.Christy recently collaborated with Disney and director James Cameron on the "Keep Our Oceans Amazing" campaign to support "Avatar: The Way of Water". Stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and Kate Winslet are captured in pictures. The artworks, released on March 8, 2024, are part of a limited edition series aimed at supporting The Nature Conservancy’s goal to conserve 10% of the world’s oceans by 2030.Christy was featured in global magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar Art China, Elle Decoration, Global Times, The Independent, Casa Vogue, Photo Technique, Photo Korea and many more.To know more about Christy, visit - https://businessabc.net/wiki/christy-lee-rogersAbout James Cameron Avatar CommissionIn celebration of Avatar: The Way of Water and the global “Keep Our Oceans Amazing” campaign, James Cameron and Disney commissioned renowned underwater photographer Christy Lee Rogers to create a collection of photographs celebrating our oceans. The artworks – featuring the film’s stars Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Kate Winslet – will help protect 10 of our ocean’s amazing animals and their habitats, connected to the beauty of Pandora, as 100% of net proceeds* from the art sales will go to The Nature Conservancy and help protect our oceans. On her website, Rogers states, “Water is healing—it’s life itself. And as the provider of life—oxygen to all through tiny phytoplankton, our oceans need our care more than ever right now. It is a great honor to be able to help James Cameron, Jon Landau, and the ‘Avatar’ and Disney teams in realizing that dream of clean and protected world oceans—through the release of these images for The Nature Conservancy.”About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Dr. Roger D. Silk is a leading expert in finance, philanthropy, and wealth management with over three decades of experience advising high net worth individuals and families. He is the CEO of Sterling Foundation Management, LLC, one of the first national charitable consulting and management firms in the United States.Roger is also the President of Lifetime Perspectives, Inc., an organisation that provides innovative solutions in philanthropy and finance. He is a founder and board member of several non-profit organisations and a former bond trader at the World Bank.To know more about Dr. Roger D. Silk, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/roger-d-silkSterling Foundation ManagementSterling Foundation Management is the oldest national private foundation management firm in the country and is the nation's leading facilitator of sales of income interests in Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs). The company works with a broad range of clients and high net worth individuals in developing solutions to help them achieve their philanthropic, family, and financial goals through the effective use of private foundations and other charitable planning vehicles and financial services.Sterling is a leading provider of charitable planning solutions to financial, legal and tax advisors. The company was created specifically to work with advisors, as it neither manages nor holds assets, nor does it provide tax, legal or investment advice.To know more about Sterling Management Foundation, visit: https://businessabc.net/wiki/sterling-foundation-managementAbout The Investor's Dilemma Decoded‘The Investor's Dilemma Decoded: Recognize Misinformation, Filter the Noise, and Reach Your Goals’ by Dr. Roger D. Silk and Katherine A. Silk is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping individuals navigate the often confusing world of personal finance. With their extensive expertise developed over 43 years, the Silks tackle common misconceptions and challenges faced by investors. They offer readers practical tools and knowledge to critically evaluate various investment categories and products, aiming to provide skills that are rarely mastered by the average investor. About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show

Nick Bostrom is a Swedish-born philosopher with a background in theoretical physics, computational neuroscience, logic, and artificial intelligence, along with philosophy. He is known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence risks, and the reversal test. Nick is a Professor at Oxford University, where he heads the Future of Humanity Institute as its Founding Director. He is also the author of more than 200 publications, including Anthropic Bias (2002), Global Catastrophic Risks (2008), Human Enhancement (2009), Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014), which became a New York Times bestseller and sparked a global conversation about the future of AI, and Deep Utopia, Life and Meaning in a Solved World, Ideapress, 2024.Nick’s work has pioneered some of the ideas that frame current thinking about humanity’s future: the simulation argument, the vulnerable world hypothesis, the unilateralist’s curse, to name a few.To know more about Nick Bostrom, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/nick-bostromDeep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved WorldIn his latest book, "Deep Utopia: Life and Meaning in a Solved World," Nick Bostrom shifts the focus from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence explored in his previous work, "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies," to envisioning a future where AI development unfolds positively. As the conversation around AI continues to evolve, Bostrom probes the profound philosophical and spiritual implications of a world where superintelligence is safely developed, effectively governed, and utilised for the benefit of humanity.In this hypothetical scenario of a "solved world," where human labour becomes obsolete due to advanced AI systems, Bostrom raises existential questions about the essence of human existence and the pursuit of meaning. With the advent of technologies capable of fulfilling practical needs and desires beyond human capabilities, society would enter a state of "post-instrumentality," where the traditional purposes of human endeavour are rendered obsolete.About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About fashionabc.orghttps://www.fashionabc.org/ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the Show.

Pradeep Goel is an expert in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare, with about 3 decades of experience in blockchain, finance, technology, and healthcare. He has held CEO, COO, CIO and CTO roles at various insurance, technology, and healthcare companies. Currently, he is the CEO of Solve.Care, a global healthcare blockchain company for digital health networks. Before establishing Solve.Care, Pradeep co-founded four healthcare IT companies, including EngagePoint, and Dakota Imaging (later acquired by WebMD), which ranked amongst the top companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and INC500/5000 fastest-growing companies lists. Pradeep was also deeply involved with the healthcare initiatives of the Bush and Obama administrations to design and build several public programme solutions under the Health Savings Act and Affordable Care Act.To know more about Pradeep Goel, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/pradeep-goelAbout Solve.CareSolve.Care is a healthcare relationship management platform using blockchain to define the next generation of care coordination, benefit administration and payments. It helps streamline the way healthcare is managed, accessed, delivered, and paid for in a more secure, efficient, and cost-effective manner using easy, simple, and proven proprietary Web 3.0 technology.The Solve.Care Platform is the foundation of an entire ecosystem where different interoperable digital healthcare networks are built and operated to serve the many different needs of healthcare, while removing barriers and frictions inherent in the industry. The Care.Labs enables users to create their own digital Care Networks in a short time frame and low cost. Care.Labs effectively reduces the risk of your healthcare business' digital transformation.To know more about Solve.care, visit https://businessabc.net/wiki/solve-care About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaSupport the show