BetterTech

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Katharina Koerner, Senior Principal Consultant in AI Governance at Trace3. Katharina shares her expertise on bridging the AI governance maturity gap, explaining the challenges organizations face in turning high-level principles into enforceable, monitored practices. She discusses critical topics such as operationalizing governance, managing shadow AI, integrating governance into product workflows, and leveraging tools like DSPM for data security. Katharina also explores the distinctions between ethics, trustworthy AI, and responsible AI, highlighting the importance of privacy-enhancing technologies. Listeners gain practical insights into balancing innovation with accountability, ensuring AI adoption is both safe and strategically aligned.

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle speaks with Purvag Patel, Head of Engineering and AI at Invisible Universe, a company revolutionizing the animation industry with AI content creation tools. Purvag discusses how AI is transforming content creation, from ideation to final animation, by streamlining traditional workflows. He explains the role of generative AI content in speeding up the animation process, reducing costs, and allowing creatives to focus more on storytelling. The conversation also explores how AI content is used to build consistent character designs, the challenges of integrating human intuition with AI, and the future of AI in animation.

In this episode of BetterTech, host Colin McCarthy chats with Rajesh Solanki, founder of Energos.ai, about how AI and IoT are transforming energy and mobility. Rajesh shares his journey from access control systems to predictive maintenance, exploring how smart systems reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and drive innovation in renewable energy and EV charging. He also highlights the future of AI in asset management and how businesses can leverage technology for smarter operations.

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with AJ Cook, Head of Global Agentic and AI at Workato, to explore the powerful intersection of AI, integration, and go-to-market strategies. AJ shares how Workato is helping enterprises simplify complex systems, automate workflows, and now, build intelligent AI agents that drive real business value. From stitching data across SaaS apps to automating sales processes like CPQ in minutes, AJ dives into what it really takes to implement GenAI responsibly. He also unpacks the buzz around "agentic" workflows, the importance of flexibility in tech stacks, and how AI is transforming tasks — not eliminating jobs. A must-listen for CIOs, CROs, and AI-curious leaders.

In this episode of BetterTech, host Colin McCarthy speaks with Indrajit Singh, CTO and Senior Generative AI Architect at CellStrat, the innovators behind Cellverse AI. Indrajit shares how Cellverse is transforming the healthcare research space through generative AI and immersive technologies, addressing core challenges like time constraints, information overload, and outdated tools used by medical professionals. From authentic data sources to intuitive voice-enabled interfaces, Indrajit explains how Cellverse enhances research accuracy, speeds up analysis, and simplifies onboarding. The conversation also explores broader AI adoption, the role of agentic AI, and the future of immersive 3D collaborations in science. A compelling dive into AI’s real-world impact on healthcare innovation.

In this episode of BetterTech, host Jocelyn Houle discusses the future of VR & AR with Mark Nguyen, Founder and CEO of SlideFactory, a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in AR, VR, AI, and immersive design. With nearly 30 years in tech, Mark shares his journey from early software development to leading innovation at SlideFactory. The conversation dives into agentic AI, building VR training solutions, and what it really takes to move from whiteboard to functional 3D experiences. Mark offers insights on hardware limitations, UX in spatial environments, and why "weird" problems fuel true innovation. If you're curious about the future of immersive tech and agentic systems, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of BetterTech, we’re joined by Lena Levine, CEO of Forcoda, a software development agency that helps founders bring their SaaS ideas to life. Lena shares her journey from being a young coder in Russia to launching a thriving tech business in the U.S., and dives deep into the smarter path to SaaS success. She walks us through common mistakes non-technical founders make, from skipping customer research to building bloated MVPs, and offers tactical advice on product validation, iterative design, go-to-market strategy, and architecture planning. Whether you're a startup founder or an enterprise innovator, this conversation is packed with practical insights.

In this episode of BetterTech, we sit down with Anagha Nadkarni, CEO of AI Detector Pro, a platform helping students, writers, and professionals detect and humanize AI-generated content. Anagha shares her journey from federal attorney to tech founder, shedding light on bootstrapping a startup, scaling responsibly, and navigating the ethics of AI in education and content creation. With 300,000 users and nearly a million reports processed, AI Detector Pro is redefining how we measure originality and quality in writing. Tune in as Anagha discusses leadership lessons, writing advice in the AI era, and what it really takes to build a user-centered B2C tech product.

In this episode, host Umair Javed interviews Taylor Black from Microsoft’s Office of the CTO,who discusses how their internal incubator drives AI innovation using lean startup methods. Heexplains how teams pitch ideas, access resources, and balance startup speed within a largecompany. Taylor shares success stories, challenges in corporate innovation, and how AI isreshaping product development. He also highlights the importance of trusting the innovationprocess and collaborating with external venture studios. Gain an insider’s view of Microsoft’sapproach to fostering breakthrough technology and driving the future of AI.

In this episode of the BetterTech podcast, host Umair Javed sits down with Chom Chana, Head of AI and Machine Learning for the SCN region at Amazon Web Services (AWS). With a PhD in computer science and years of experience in business development and AI, Chom shares his expertise on the rapid evolution of AI and its real-world applications. He discusses how businesses are adopting AI technologies, from proof of concepts to full-scale implementations, and the challenges companies face in leveraging AI to drive value. Chom also explores key AI use cases, from improving customer experience to enhancing business workflows and personalization.