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| 277 - Stan Sthanunathan, Executive Chairman: i-Genie.AI Inc - Symbiotic Intelligence | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:57:29 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title: 🇺🇸Symbiotic Intelligence🇺🇸 We have a timely and thought-provoking discussion for you today on Heads Talk®. There’s been a lot of noise lately, headlines, commentary and opinion pieces; all circling the question: 𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕖 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝔸𝕀 𝕓𝕦𝕓𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕓𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕥? Everyone seems to have a view, so I wanted to bring in someone with gravitas who truly sits at the intersection of experience and innovation. someone who has seen the cycles, the hype, and the real potential of this technology. My guest today is Stan Sthanunathan, a seasoned insights and marketing leader with a truly global perspective, known for redefining how some of the world’s most recognised brands understand consumers. With a career spanning The Coca-Cola Company and Unilever, where he served as Executive Vice President of Consumer & Market Insights until 2021 , Stan came out of retirement to found i-Genie.AI, an enterprise bringing real-time, AI-powered insights to business leaders worldwide. In this episode, we looked at the current state of AI: is it reaching a saturation point, or are we only scratching the surface and at the beginning? Is this “bubble” narrative overblown, or are we edging toward a market correction? And, of course, I couldn’t resist throwing in a few philosophical questions about humanity’s relationship with AI, our level of control, and the broader meaning of innovation itself. I loved this exchange; it was sharp, grounded, and occasionally existential. Pretty much how we like it here on Heads Talk®. Expect a dynamic conversation that bridges business, technology, and the human condition. Topics Covered: ◽️ AI hallucination and the fight for data truth So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Brought to you by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 276 - Ralf Germer, CEO: BRICS Series, PagBrasil - The Pix Paradox: Small Transactions, Global Ripples | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:55:18 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title: 🇧🇷The Pix Paradox: Small Transactions, Global Ripples🇧🇷 This episode is a crossover, a hybrid, a merger of the two concurrent series running on Heads Talk®: the BRICS & Geopolitics Series and the Money 2020 Riyadh Conversations. Consider it killing two birds with one stone, bringing together insights from global geopolitics and the forefront of fintech innovation. I had the privilege of hosting this installment as my personal contribution to the Money 2020 Riyadh series, capturing perspectives from a pivotal moment on the global stage, with Brazil very much on the map today where we unpack the 'Pix Paradox'. A truly fascinating discussion. We looked at the quiet revolution of Pix, Brazil’s digital payments innovation, which is transforming the country’s spending culture while sending ripples across the globe. What began as small, everyday transactions has grown into a force reshaping money and commerce, connecting local merchants to international markets, and redefining financial inclusion across LATAM and beyond. From Pix Roaming to recurring payments, we trace how Brazil’s ingenuity is influencing global payment infrastructures, showing that digital finance is not just a tool for transactions, it's so much more than money. They are instruments, if you like, of connection, opportunity, and soft power. Though my guest would argue that it's less about politics and more about business. Listen for that bit of the conversation/argument! I was completely captivated by the story of Brazil’s digital payments revolution and taken aback but the insights delivered by today's guest. Ralf Germer, the CEO of PagBrasil, Brazil’s leading payments technology company, joins me in this fascinating series. With a career spanning international business development, product marketing, and entrepreneurship, Ralf has been at the forefront of reshaping Brazil’s payments landscape. Under his leadership, PagBrasil has pioneered innovations like PagStream, International Pix, and Pix Roaming. Tools that are connecting local merchants to global markets and advancing financial inclusion. Topics Covered: Episode Sponsored by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 267 - HRH Princess Lebogang Zulu, President: BRICS Series, India–South Africa Chamber of Commerce, BRICS Women’s Business Alliance - African Women: Architect of Trade “A miracle built on unity” | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:38:59 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title: 🇿🇦African Women: Architect of Trade “A Miracle Built On Unity"🇮🇳 We continue the #HTBRICSSeries on Heads Talk with a formidable business leader whose influence spans construction, manufacturing, energy, and international trade. HRH Princess Lebogang Zulu is the Executive Chairperson of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa and the President of the Expanded BRICS Women Foundation. She is also the:
With over two decades of leadership, she has championed women’s economic empowerment across Africa and the BRICS nations, spearheading a $2.7 billion initiative in 2023 that created over 120,000 jobs for South African women entrepreneurs. We explored Africa’s evolving role in the BRICS+ framework, highlighting the shift of African women from beneficiaries of inclusion to architects of continental and cross-border trade. Discussions examined deepening economic ties with Russian and Indian partners, particularly in energy and manufacturing, and how South Africa’s expanding commercial footprint in India is reshaping trade flows in exports, transport, and logistics. We also assessed how US tariff shifts have driven BRICS+ nations to strengthen intra-bloc trade, build trust, and reduce reliance on the West. The reduction in aid, rather than a setback, has accelerated Africa’s push to design its own trade architecture, prioritising continental integration while engaging global partners as equals. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 176 - Florin Rotar CAIO: Next Generation Cloud Series - Avanade, Everybody Must Be A Prompt Engineers | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:53:24 | |
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| 175 - Eddie Short BM, P: Next Generation Cloud Series - MidEuropa, Data Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Analytics | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:47:57 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn A Global Leader in Digital, Data & AI powered Business Transformation with proven track record to drive Growth, Risk and Cost outcomes, he has:
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| 174 - Roman Mirakhmedov Head: Next Generation Cloud Series - AWS, Cloud Optimisation and Never Stop Learning | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:44:04 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedInEpisode Title: 🇩🇪Cloud Optimisation and Never Stop Learning🇨🇦 We continue the new #HTNGCloudSeries on Heads Talk with one of the most qualified, if not the most qualified guest on the subject matter. He is a renowned Cloud and Software Expert and has over 25 years of leadership and innovation at scale in his field. Most notably, he is one of a dozen people in the world who hold all 12 Amazon Web Services and 10 Google Cloud Platform certifications. An impressive achievement. And to top this, he is currently completing his PhD in Artificial Intelligence. Roman Mirakhmedov is the Head of Technology and Principal Architect with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Previously, he held executive roles in a number of companies and was a senior director of cloud consulting with Prodapt. He is also a visiting professor and thesis supervisor with several universities. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 173 - Divya Bharti & Shanil Ebrahim Partner, Country Head: Next Generation Cloud Series - Deloitte, Evolution of Next Gen Cloud Advisory Services Business | 05 Nov 2023 | 00:29:26 | |
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| 172 - Adam Russell CISO: Next Generation Cloud Series - Oracle, From a Blocker to an Enabler | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:44:57 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn This is the start of the new series on Heads Talk, the Next Generation Cloud Series. Introduced by Adam Russell, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & VP of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure & Industries. He is an accomplished cybersecurity expert with over two decades in his field. Adam's extensive background includes working as a Technical Intelligence Officer and security researcher for the US government. A respected professor and occasional lecturer at the University of Portland, he frequently shares his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of Cybersecurity Professionals. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 171 - Craig Walker CIO & Gisela Abbam Chair : Shell & GPC - LookBack Series | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:27:57 | |
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| 170 - Orlena Nwokah Blanchard Managing Partner: Co-creator of The CROWN Coalition - Corporate World and The Crown Act | 15 Oct 2023 | 00:38:37 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn In this 170th episode of Heads Talk, I am joined by Orlena Nwokah Blanchard, Managing director of Seven Elements Group and the Co-creator of The CROWN Coalition. This was an impactful conversation about the 'Politics of Hair' and the role business, government, social bodies and in particular corporations play. Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 169 - Rachel Barton Senior MD: Accenture, Board Effectiveness & CSuites Musical Chairs | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Accenture's European Strategy Team encompasses industry experts from across the continent who focus on :
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| 168 - H.E. Cheryl Bazard KC JP, Ambassador: The Bahamas, Showcasing The Bahamas Financial Investment Credentials | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:50:00 | |
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| 167 - Cherie Blair CBE, KC & Vikas Kumar CRO: King's Counsel & Cognizant - LookBack Series | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:28:48 | |
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| 266 - David Sime, CTO, CIO: BRICS Series, Invantage Ltd - Geopolitical Tortoise and the Hare Race | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:57:17 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Another captivating episode in the BRICS & Geopolitics Series (#HTBRICSSeries) on Heads Talk where we explore the shifting landscape of money, trade, politics, conflict, and the technologies shaping the next global order. This week, I’m joined by David Sime, Chief Innovation Strategist at Invantage Ltd, with over 25 years’ experience spanning international markets, emerging technologies, and education. David has advised global institutions on navigating technological and geopolitical disruption, leading projects in AI, XR, Digital Twins, post-quantum encryption, and advanced energy systems. All with a focus on real-world impact and societal resilience. In this conversation, we marry AI sovereignty and safety with the rise of BRICS+ and the cyclical nature of empires. Topics that might seem worlds apart, yet intersect at every level. From the cultural and political dimensions of surveillance technology to the contrasting innovation models of East and West, David takes us deep into how emerging tech both shapes and reflects global power shifts. We ask: Can Western innovation, constrained by shareholder short-termism, compete with BRICS nations’ state-aligned, long-horizon strategies? How will AI governance evolve in a multipolar world? And what can history’s great power cycles tell us about the future we’re building? David's Post Mentioned here Topics Covered So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 166 - Claudia Cordioli Group CFO & Lord Toby Harris: Swiss Re & House of Lords - LookBack Series | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:18:43 | |
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| 165 - Rob Price Founder & Racey Muchilwa President, CEO: Alchemmy & Novartis - LookBack Series | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:12:32 | |
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| 164 - Kevin Ellis Chair & Jay Persaud Vice Chair : PwC & EY - LookBack Series | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:18:02 | |
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| 163 - Tomas Romero COO & Hilary Thomas Chief Medical Officer: Deloitte & KPMG - LookBack Series | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:16:15 | |
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| 162 - Christos Cabolis Chief Economist & Epaminondas Farnakis CEO: IMD & Humanrights360 - LookBack Series | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:19:29 | |
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| 161 - Bracken Darrell CEO & Suzan (Suzi) LeVine US Ambassador: Logitech & US Government - LookBack Series | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:19:33 | |
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| 160 - Bernard Dunn President & John Deverill GM: Boeing & GE - LookBack Series | 06 Aug 2023 | 00:15:59 | |
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| 159 - Amy Lo CEO & Sumanta Roy VP: UBS & TCS - LookBack Series | 30 Jul 2023 | 00:13:19 | |
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| 158 - Jérôme Brasi CFO: JB Venture Services, CFO's Lot in LatAm and Beyond | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:33:56 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. Jérôme mainly partners with companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and B stage, but also with Blue-chip organisations. In terms of his most recent achievements, Jérôme was involved in the scale-up of one FinTech, one InsurTech and raised 1.5 million EUR for an AgTech: a European record at a pre-seed stage. He is currently an Investor and Advisor in 2 LatAm Startups & one Biotech company. With his unique set of skills, experience and international background, Jérôme is fluent in 5 languages, but most remarkably he can think and switch his persona in each one of them as and when required. Based on his personal background and expertise, his favourite geographic areas are Europe, USA and finally Latin American, since Brazil and Argentina are where he spent his childhood. So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Smoky Russian Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋
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| 157 - Chiara Rustici TL, CPO, Chair : Law Specialist Group, Digital Services Act Part 1 | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:24:09 | |
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| 265 - Dr. Frank Aswani, CEO: BRICS Series, African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) - Capital Security to Capital Growth: Africa’s Bankable-to-Investable Journey | 17 Aug 2025 | 01:00:59 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title: 🇿🇦Capital Security to Capital Growth: Africa’s Bankable-to-Investable Journey🇿🇦 We continue the #HTBRICSSeries on Heads Talk with a dynamic C-suite leader, investor, and influential figure in Africa’s tech, finance, and impact investment Ecosystems. Dr. Frank Aswani is the CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), a pan-African network mobilising capital grants, debt, equity, and expertise, to drive social impact across the continent. He’s leading efforts to raise a $200 million catalytic fund to unlock at least $2 billion in private investment for African social enterprises. In this episode, we look at Africa’s evolving role in the shifting landscape of global governance, where BRICS+ offer new opportunities but also familiar risks. While partnerships with BRICS nations can bring alternative financing and market access, the focus must first be on building strong intra-African trade, value chains, and industrial capacity, ensuring infrastructure deals protect sovereignty and drive long-term growth rather than decades of dependency. We discuss the leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to make this shift, starting in schools and extending to the negotiating table, so Africa can move from being a supplier of raw materials to a driver of innovation, manufacturing, and sustainable prosperity. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Peppy Mint Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 156 - Radhika Gupta COO: Neurotech Series - NTX Services, Neurotech Product to Market | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:49:48 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. This is an episode for the #HTNeurotechSeries on Heads Talk . It's a conversation about the commercialisation and commercial boom of neurotech solutions. Throughout her career, Radhika has developed expertise in Investments, Valuation, Marketing, Sales and Operations across a wide variety of developed and emerging countries. Prior to joining NTX Services, she worked as a buy-side investment professional at a $200Billion Plus Dollars Canadian Investment Fund, evaluating companies as potential investment targets for an approximately $1B+ Canadian Dollars portfolio. Topics Covered: Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 155 - Huey Hong Ong CSO: Hospitality Series - Singapore Tourism Board, A City in Nature - Sustainable Tourism | 02 Jul 2023 | 00:21:07 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn The country is the first to apply for the certification process on a country level, and the GSTC was established in 2010 with the support of the United Nations Foundation and UN Environment Programme. I have been reliably informed that the images I see on videos and in pictures are exactly how things are in this country - a city in nature! Topics Covered: ◽️ Singapore’s USP So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Hazelnut Rocher Tea☕️& have a listen🛋 Featured Partner - London Climate Technology Show Further Info as mentioned in the episode Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 154 - André Hefti CMO: Hospitality Series - Switzerland Tourism Board, #IneedSwitzerland Part 2 | 25 Jun 2023 | 00:23:05 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn First of we have André Hefti, Chief Marketing Officer and a Member of the Management Board for Switzerland Tourism - Switzerland's Official National Tourism Organisation. We talked about the very successful marketing campaign #IneedSwitzerland as well as the work that he and his team are doing around sustainable goals and needs. Andre is an astute seasoned marketing executive and is responsible for the Organisation’s Global Marketing Strategy and Brand Building, through the development of International Campaigns and Partnering with Relevant Bodies for Commercial Success. In his role as Chief Marketing Officer, since 2018, he and his team have significantly shaped the marketing of the destination Switzerland over the past 5 years and received numerous accolades for internationally recognised campaigns. Under his leadership, the small destination of Switzerland has attracted worldwide attention and you literally have to be living under a rock, if you’ve not seen one of their recent Ads. Topics Covered: ◽️ Current Ad Campaign featuring Roger Federer and Trevor Noah Featured Partner - London Climate Technology Show Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. #HeadsTalkPodcast #AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #myswitzerland #Swisstainable Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 153 - Jess Phillips MP, House of Commons: Everything You Really Need to Know About Politics | 18 Jun 2023 | 00:50:53 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn The insightful stories, the behind the scenes commentary. Jess was on fire and I was captivated by the content. We talked about Jess’s new book - The Life of an MP: Everything You Really Need to Know About Politics. Link in the show notes and comments. She shared some of the interesting goings on in politics today, thoughts about some of the more known individuals in this space; and her theory as to why in 2023 we have had no labour female leaders, never mind Prime Minister. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a shot of Magic Mind - Heads Talk newest sponsor 🧪 & have a listen🛋 Featured Partnered - London Climate Technology Show Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 152 - Subutai Ahmad CEO: Neurotech Series - Numenta, Future of Intelligent Computing | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:37:12 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. What better way to conclude this #HTNeurotechSeries 2023 on Heads Talk than to end as we began - with Numenta. Today, I have Subutai Ahmad, CEO Numenta to talk about all things to do with Intelligent Computing. In 1997, Subutai co-founded ePlanet Interactive - a spin-off from Interval Research. ePlanet developed the IntelPlay Me2Cam - the first Computer Vision product developed for consumers. He has served as a key researcher at Interval Research. Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 151 - Tim Marler CRO, Professor: Neurotech Series - RAND Corporation, BCI Regulation, Military Application et al | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:32:02 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn He is a co-founder and co-lead for the RAND Biological Technologies' Emerging Challenges Group and the RAND Health Biotechnology and BioEconomy Strategy Group. Currently, Tim serves on the Department of Commerce's Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee within the Bureau of Industry and Security. The President of Virtual Systems Engineering, his work focuses on software for Analysing Circuit Cards, and he is the Chief Research Officer of SantosHuman Inc., which focuses on software for Digital Human Modelling. Topics Covered: Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see.
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| 150 - Nita Farahany Professor, TL, Author: Neurotech Series - The Sixth Domain of Warfare: The Battle for Cognitive Liberty | 28 May 2023 | 00:53:53 | |
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| 149 - Bolu Ajiboye Professor, Neuroscientist: Neurotech Series - Case Western Reserve University, The Restoration of Lost Function - Biomedical Engineering, BMI & Neuroprosthetics | 21 May 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Prof. Ajiboye's main research interest is in the development and control of BMI Neuroprosthetic technologies for restoring function to individuals who have experienced severely debilitating injuries to the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury and stroke. The end goal of his research is to develop BMI systems that allow for more natural interactions with one’s surrounding environment, and more natural control of assistive technologies, such as artificial limbs and functional electrical stimulation (FES) based systems. ◽️ Neuroprosethic Today and Tomorrow So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Smoky Russian Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 148 - Achin Bhowmik EVP, CTO, Professor: Neurotech Series - Starkey, The Apple of Hearing Aids - Audio Edge Intelligence | 14 May 2023 | 00:41:12 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn I absolutely love when something that is not on your radar just enters into your space. This is it. I was wowed by the work that my guest is doing for those who are audio impaired, but I would most definitely call it Hearing Aid+ and you will understand why when you listen to this episode. In fact, I grappled with the title of this episode and switched between ‘The Neuroscience of Hearing’, ‘Reimagined the Hearing Device’, ‘Deep Neural Network’, ‘AI and Smart Hearing Tech’ to then settle on the title above. Achin Bhowmik, the EVP and CTO of Starkey, is also an Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience for @Stanford University. He has won many Scientific and Technology based awards & has been named in the top 10 CTOs of 2022. You need to look at the list to understand what an achievement that is. This was a 'buckle up, listen and learn’ episode and he brought audio edge intelligence to the fore. I can't emphasise enough what a great insightful conversation this was. You will be amazed. Guaranteed! ◽️ Cutting Edge In-Ear Devices So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Smoky Russian Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 You need a Smoky Russian for this episode! Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 147 - Aragorn Meulendijiks CMO: Neurotech Series - ItsMrMetaverse, Next Level Neuromarketing | 07 May 2023 | 00:50:12 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. In this episode of #HTNeurotechSeries on HeadsTalk we have Aragorn Meulendijiks, CMO, Strategic Advisor and Founder of ItsMrMetaverse.com. The thing that I love about talking to Aragorn is that our conversations always dart off into fascinating corners, ideas, ideals and foreboding scenarios! We eventually get back on topic, but that is the joy of talking to Aragorn. Topics Covered: ◽️ Neuromarketing: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
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| 264 - John Lin, TL, BM: BRICS Series, BORG Consulting - Osmosis: The Unbroken Self. East-West Bridge Builder | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:59:47 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn We rarely pause to see those caught in between the acceleration of AI and the shifting of Geopolitical lines - the living bridges silently carrying the weight of nations. Sometimes, a conversation about technology stops being about machines and progress and instead reveals the quiet, very real toll on a human holding 2 worlds together. This is one of those conversations. What began as a standard episode recording that quite quickly became something far more profound. My guest didn’t just speak about digital transformation, the strategic dance of cross-border innovation, and geopolitical manoeuvring, he actually embodied it! The dialogue shifted from mechanics and marvels of tech to something deeply human. I found myself listening not to expertise alone, but to a person who has become a living bridge between nations. Through this exchange, I witnessed the toll such a role can take, the weight of carrying two flags in an age dominated by AI and relentless digital progress. It made me wonder: how many other unseen bridges walk among us, silently holding worlds together while bearing the unspoken cost of connection? We often say, “this is a must-listen,” but this episode truly earns it. Beyond what you’ll hear on the mic, there were moments of candour, vulnerability, and rare insight. For that, I’m grateful to my guest, whose honesty turns this discussion into something far more resonant than a technical exploration. ___ John Lin is a rare, compelling figure. Someone who walks the fault line between East and West, carrying with him a dual cultural identity (Chinese and Dutch) that few can navigate so seamlessly; building bridges along the way. But that balancing act is never straightforward. In boardrooms and negotiations, the question looms: Which self do I lead with? Which identity wins the deal? It all started as a clinical exploration of bridging East and West in commerce and innovation, then it quickly changed. What emerged wasn’t just the mechanics of deal-making across hemispheres, but the PERSON who is the bridge. And in that space, the questioning stopped being tactical; it was human. As mentioned, this is not your standard Heads Talk episode. But in the BRICS & Geopolitics Series, we have to talk about blurred lines and border crossings, not only for trade and diplomacy but for people and minds. Humans moving across cultures are like osmosis and diffusion in motion, reshaping the space they enter and carrying traces of each place they’ve been. I relate deeply to John’s journey. I too have felt the weight of expectation, the silent request to perform for approval. But with age, time, stubbornness and a sharper instinct for self-preservation, I’ve learnt to resist. For every John out there: walk into those less-than-welcoming spaces and deliver your genius - nothing else. That’s the bridge. That’s enough. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 146 - Avi Lasarow CEO: Neurotech Series - Prenetics International, Genomics and Neurogenomics | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:27:30 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn An inspirational leader, he has dedicated over a quarter of his life in the relentless pursuit of science and technological innovation and has been “driven to pioneer and humanise DNA science that, for so long, has been unreachable, unexplainable and unfordable”. Avi now helps everyone from consumers to elite sportspeople to understand how their DNA affects their response to fitness and nutrition changes. He created the global brand DNAfit, scaling it to a £20 million business with zero funding, and Avi is the CEO International for the world's most comprehensive DNA test - CircleDNA. Topics Covered: ◽️ Personalised Treatment and Cures So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Deckchair Dreaming Tea☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 145 - Robert Bueninck CEO: Fintech Series - Unzer, Introducing UPayLater | 23 Apr 2023 | 00:34:59 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn In this Heads Talk episode as part of the series of conversations with CSuite Financial and Fintech Leaders, I had a conversation with Robert Bueninck, CEO of Unzer. It will be interesting to see how the white-label bnpl offering develops over time and if other providers will move into this space (B2B) as opposed to the known B2C offering.
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| 144 - Alex Marsh Head UK: Fintech Series - Klarna, More Than BNPL | 16 Apr 2023 | 00:51:24 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn In this Heads Talk episode as part of the series of conversations with CSuite Financial and Fintech Leaders, I had a conversation with Alex Marsh, Country Lead and Head of Klarna UK. ◽️ Klarna's Additional Services and Products Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Alex's 1st Episode No.83 Title:-🇬🇧Trailblazing BNPL🇸🇪 Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 143 - Niklas Kruse CFO :Fintech Series - Roche, Finance Function Lead on Social Value | 09 Apr 2023 | 00:27:21 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. In this first of a number of episodes on Heads Talk in the month of April around the finance function and fintech we talk to Niklas Kruse, a Financial CSuite, who is the Director of Finance and Operations UK, Ireland and European Agencies for Roche Diagnostics. He has had nearly 2 decades in the Healthcare industry working across a number of geographies and continents. His passion for driving value through finance, has led him to take on Leadership roles in various cultural contexts, including Germany, Switzerland, China, the USA, Finland, and the UK. Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 142 - Allison Duettmann President & CEO: Neurotech Series - Foresight Institute, Existential Hope | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:35:11 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn My #HTNeurotechSeries HeadsTalk guest today is the leader of an organisation dedicated to the development of high-impact technologies that are focused on several fields of Science. From molecular nanotechnology, to brain-computer interfaces, space exploration, cryptocommerce, and AI. Allison Duettmann is the President and CEO of Foresight Institute and our conversation focused on the work that she and her team are doing.
Allison not only shares the work of Foresight with the public, but has had a number of media appearances and done speeches on various topics relating to AI, Computing and Technology development. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Smoky Russian Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 141 - Jeff Jensen CTO: Neurotech Series - Blackrock Neurotech, Tomorrow’s BCI Industry | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:37:14 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. As some of you probably know, I tend to do quite a bit of research prior to a conversation with a guest on Heads Talk, especially if it’s a field that I am not familiar with. This one was no exception. However, going through the material and listening to some of the testimonies of the BCI Pioneers, I was unexpectedly moved. Completely amazed at the work that they are doing with their patients, their drive, the results and the fact that they are at the front of delivering hope to many individuals with paralysis and other neurological disorders. Jeff Jensen is the CTO of Blackrock Neurotech, one of the world's leading Neurotech companies. We talked about the work that is being done within his organisation and I listened to some of the feedback that Jeff and his team are getting about some of their life changing products. They have developed one of the most advanced BCI used today and in this episode you will hear how excited Jeff is with the progress as well as get a glimpse of what’s to come in this space. Their mission state is a noble one and they are delivering groundbreaking results. One gets the feeling we are on the edge of an exponential development in neuroscience and you will marvel at some of the products due to be released and commercialised in the near future. I am only too happy to be able to share this episode with you today. Topics Covered: ◽️ Advent of BCI ◽️ Blackrock’s Utah Array ◽️ BCI Pioneers/Patients & Their Feedback ◽️ Next Gen BCI ◽️ MoveAgain BCI ◽️ Neuroprosthetics ◽️ Neuralace ◽️ Neurotech Ecosystem ◽️ The Differentiator from Competitors So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group
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| 140 - Emery N. Brown Professor, Neuroscientist: Neurotech Series - MIT, Harvard - The Nexus between Neuroscience, Neurotechnology & Anaesthesiology | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:38:53 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn The thing that struck me about Prof. Brown was his humble persona. He was so gracious, communicative and our conversation continued well after the recording; and what a wonderful and memorable discussion it was. Despite his vast knowledge and unparalleled experience, at no point was I made to feel lesser. Remember, this is an individual that has a street named after him. Incredibly refreshing and admirable. It’s hard not to be taken aback by his many achievements, accolades and awards in the fields of Neuroscience and Anaesthesiology, a true legend. His accomplishments speak for themselves, rounded off by being only one of a handful of individuals who has been elected to all 3 branches of the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine. He served on President Obama’s BRAIN Initiative Working Group and famously testified at the Michael Jackson deposition. Prof Brown expert advice is renowned across the globe because of his meticulous research and analysis work on sleep, anaesthesia & the unconscious mind. There is so much more to the science of anaesthesiology & I literally couldn’t have asked for a better individual to explain it to me. A brilliant episode! Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Deep Breaths Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by PrivCap Resource Group Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 139 - Lidia Fonseca EVP, CDTO: Neurotech Series - Pfizer, 4IR Healthcare Technology | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:20:41 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. Lidia Fonseca , EVP & Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer Pfizer talked about her role and the innovative developments within Pfizer. They have a holistic approach to digital transformation and application and this is what differentiate them. Lidia is responsible for the enterprise-wide digital strategy, data, technology products and solutions. Under her leadership Pfizer has automated over 90% percent of 100 million Transactional Processes across the company. Lidia’s team launched the Pfizer Learning Academy, providing learning, training, & development for all Pfizer employees. Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Lidia, helped by the great team and communications lead at Pfizer. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Ankara Apple Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 138 - Brigitte Nolet President & CEO: Neurotech Series - Roche, Roche Canada Leads on Neuroscience and Health Innovation | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:46:24 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. In this week of International Women, I had a powerful conversation with a CEO of one of the biggest pharmaceutical corporations in the world. We love talking about collaboration or partnership on HeadsTalk, especially how prevalent this has become post the pandemic. This conversation took a different direction to the partnership conversations we normally have. Brigitte Novel, CEO Roche Pharma Canada talks about the importance of the patient partnership they have and how this is cultivated by Roche. A tremendous amount of work, research and thought have gone into this and Brigitte, with her team at Roche Canada, are at the forefront; applying the right and latest enabling technologies. A conversation that shows you where Roche Canada is going and how this disruptive tech and 4th industrial revolution is driving this. Definitely a part 2 to this conversation to see and talk about how some of the ambitious targets discussed have been met. So stay tuned for that. I’m quietly confident that Part 2 will be equally enlightening. With regards to the episode, have a listen. It was great and I enjoyed how Brigitte waxed lyrical about the achievements of Canada and Roche in the field of Neuroscience, AL & ML. Many thanks to the Roche team who helped organise this fabulous episode today. I was so impressed with how smooth everything ran. Topics Covered: ◽️ Canada’s Leadership in AI & ML So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Honeycomb cookie d’oh! Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 137 - Martha Boeckenfeld Dean, Partner: Neurotech Series - Metaverse Academy, Neuroscience in the Metaverse: The Promise and Pitfalls | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:33:20 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. Another prolific guest on HeadsTalk today for the #HTNeurotechSeries. When I decided on this new series, I knew I wanted to have Dr Martha Boekenfeld, Dean, Partner at Metaverse Academy on the show. For those who don’t know, she is a seasoned financial sector CEO, CFO and is currently on Generali Switzerland Board of Directors. She is also a renowned disruptive Tech Thought leader. Just have a read of her recent article on Neuroscience in the Metaverse. The link is in the comments. Our discussion could have lasted 2 hours easily, nevertheless we’ve managed to slot in all the succinct and relevant points into this shorter version. The article completes this discussion. Topics Covered: So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Series Sponsored by - PrivCap Resource Group Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 263 - Ashley Dudarenok, CEO: BRICS Series, Alarice, ChoZan - Made in China 2025: Digital Evolution & Global Tech Influence | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:02:24 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title: 🇨🇳Made in China 2025: Digital Evolution & Global Tech Influence🇨🇳 We continue the #HTBRICSSeries on Heads Talk with a returning guest from three years ago, Ashley Dudarenok. Her first episode remains one of my personal favourites, and I’m delighted to have her back. This time, we reconnect to discuss how China’s fast-moving tech ecosystem has evolved and what its trajectory means for both global markets and the BRICS alliance. Ashley is one of Asia’s most prominent voices on Chinese digital transformation and a leading expert in digital marketing, consumer innovation, and platform strategy. Based in Hong Kong, she’s the founder of two successful ventures guiding businesses through China’s complex market landscape - Alarice and ChoZan. A bestselling author, keynote speaker, and vlogger, Ashley’s insights are frequently featured on the BBC, CNBC, Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. In this episode, we catch up on China’s shift from hypergrowth to strategic tech autonomy, its emerging leadership in global innovation, and how businesses worldwide can adapt to a rapidly evolving digital future. Topics Covered: Ashley's 1st Episode with Heads Talk here NB: Due to a slight time delay during recording, you may notice moments where Ashley and I overlap or sound like we’re talking over each other. My apologies for that. So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Eton Mess Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ABOUT THE HOST Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 136 - Dhani Sutanto CCO: Neurotech Series - 42 Interactive, Power of Neuroplasticity: Reorganise the Brain's Neural Networks | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:42:48 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. In this episode #HTNeurotechSeries of HeadsTalk , I have a creative technologist that is on a mission to make technology more personal & impactful through designs that deliver exceptional user experiences. He is a seasoned creative professional with a career spanning 20 years.
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| 135 - Bella Rafael Hovhannisyan CECO: Neurotech Series - CSL, Ethics, Compliance and Tech | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. My guest today on the #HTNeurotechSeries is a CSuite that we have not had on the show before. We talked about compliance & ethics in a sector where the execution is most needed. My guest, a Robust individual, is known for her Prudence, Confidential Delivery and Leadership. We delved into her role and looked at the future direction of the sector with the advent of Bio and Neurotech - led by compliance, ethics and integrity. Bella Rafael Hovhannisyan, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer CSL - a leading global biotechnology company, provided me with insights into the working of large biotech and pharmaceutical corporations. Bella is responsible for: ◻️ Developing the strategic framework, ◻️ Execution and ongoing management of the CSL enterprise-wide business ethics & compliance group ◻️ Ensuring high ethical standards in business operations and compliance with healthcare laws, pharmaceutical industry requirements; and ◻️ CSL policies and procedures Prior to joining CSL, she was the Compliance & Ethics Lead for Bristol-Myers Squibb So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co - Lemon Sherbert Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by - DRevolve Series Partnered with Foresight Institute Next week's guest announced on LinkedIn every Monday. Follow me to see. Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall | |||
| 134 - Max Newlon President: Neurotech Series - BrainCo, Brain Gymnastics & Backstories | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:38:52 | |
Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn. What’s great about this episode? My guest answered a question I’ve had for a number of decades. The brain is a marvellous tool and you will understand why I say this if you listen to this full episode. On this #HTNeurotechSeries of HeadsTalk, I’m joined by Max Newlon, President of BrainCo - a company that brings cutting-edge science, engineering; and algorithm development to address real-world challenges. It all started from the Harvard Innovation Lab & in 2019, BrainCo won Time Magazine’s Top 100 Inventions of the Year. Its FocusCalm invention has been used by elite athletes, including Olympians and Formula 1 drivers. You will hear interesting responses to the 𝔽𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 ℚ𝕦𝕚𝕫 - the first outing of the quiz since the start of this series. Max provided in-depth information and his knowledge in this area was clear to see. Then we started talking about dreams and the backstories. A must listen to section of the episode. I bet that will answer a few questions for you too! Topics Covered:
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