With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

Welcome back to the Great Indoors season 8! We are back in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress 2024. In this inaugural episode, you’ll hear from four exciting guests, one of whom is Gil Rosen, joining Matt Roberts as a guest host. They will be joined by Lara Dewar, CMO at GSMA to discuss the conference itself, the implications of new technology like GenAI and how MWC is engaging young people. You’ll also hear from two exciting guests from Startup Sherpas, Natalia Olson-Urtecho and Hugo Pickford-Wardle, who are empowering entrepreneurial teenagers to build a better tomorrow. Join us for this new and exciting season!

In the finale of season 7, Matt welcomes back Shelly Palmer to discuss the biggest story of 2023: Generative AI. Shelly is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, CEO of The Palmer Group and a technology expert and advisor. He and Matt discuss the history and legacy of artificial intelligence, the impact of the explosion of Gen AI, and the space left for humans in the equation. Shelly provides great insight into the future of media and production as Gen AI tools flood the market, and his predictions on the future of the job market. He and Matt also discuss AI regulation, prompt engineering, and ‘The Winter Break Hypothesis.’

Learn more about Shelly Palmer at shellypalmer.com.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In April of 1945, Canadian soldiers liberated swaths of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. John A. Brink was five years old when his village was liberated, and the experience convinced him he would one day move to Canada. He fulfilled this dream in 1965, and eventually became a serial entrepreneur. Matt sits down with John to discuss his incredible journey, including his path to becoming President and CEO of the Brink Group of Companies, in addition to 10+ others.  This episode, a part of The Great Indoors Canadian series, offers a unique glimpse into John's life. He shares personal insights, detailing his experiences as an author of three books and the host of the On The Brink podcast.  In this discussion, he and Matt explore his efforts in raising awareness and educating the public about ADHD, why fitness is so important to him, and shed light on his broader contributions beyond the business realm. Don’t miss the chance to hear his incredible story.

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Welcome back to the Canadian series of The Great Indoors! Host Matt Roberts is joined by Stephanie McLarty to discuss the circular economy and e-waste in the telecommunications industry. Stephanie is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifestyle Partners, a company that operates state-of-the-art recycling and re-using programs for e-waste. She is also a speaker, lecturer and host of The Circular Future podcast. Because of the rapid pace at which technology develops, large enterprises are constantly moving onto new hardware every 2-3 years, leaving behind considerable waste. Stephanie has spent her career developing ways to deal with this waste sustainably, and she and Matt dive into the strategies being employed to do so. They discuss the challenges of recycling tech, the important role of re-using, and important new developments like the right-to-repair legislation. They also discuss the future, and whether we are doing enough to combat climate change and e-waste.

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In the final episode from MWC Las Vegas, guest host Mike MacDade dives into interviews with guests from two very different companies, to uncover their differences and similarities. First he speaks with Brandon Simas, the founder of Continuously, a stealth communications company that is only a year old. He then speaks with Amber Kerr of Union Wireless, which was incorporated in 1914. Continuously distinguishes itself by providing service tailored for both high-net-worth individuals and sizable corporations, ensuring the safeguarding of their communications and data. Brandon offers glimpses into Continuously's case studies, showcasing the company's growth and adaptive strategies, and how it is shaped by consumer input. Subsequently, both Brandon and Amber delve into their respective vantage points regarding the industry's trajectory, the influence of AI, and their perspectives on the forthcoming trends. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Welcome back to MWC Las Vegas. In this episode, guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO, is joined by two special guests!  First, he sits down with Caroline Chan, VP of the Network and Edge Group at Intel to discuss the use cases and human value to 5G, the intersection of evolution and taking a conservative approach, and the future of 5G edge.  He is then joined by Matt Hatton, founding partner of Tranforma Insights. Matt is an industry commentator and insider with years of knowledge and experience, which he brings to their conversation about where the telecommunications industry is, and where it's going. Caroline and Matt offer invaluable insights into the multifaceted applications of 5G, shedding light on the transformative role of AI in shaping these discussions. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Explore the path ahead for private networks and 5G over the next 12 months and beyond. Join The Great Indoors at MWC Las Vegas for a conversation with Joe Constantine, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer at JMA Wireless. In this episode, Joe, alongside guest host Mike MacDade, provides insights into the telecom industry in the United States and globally.  Discover JMA Wireless's efforts to restore US leadership in telecommunications and gain an understanding of Joe's perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the sector. Their conversation also delves into the significance of connectivity as a basic human right, strategies for achieving universal access to broadband and technology, and a pragmatic outlook on the future of 5G. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Welcome back to MWC Las Vegas! Guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO and co-host of Amdocs’ Your Career: Is it choice or chance? podcast is back! In this episode, he sits down with Juan Carlos Garcia, SVP of Technology Innovation and Ecosystems at Telefonica. Juan’s title contains both the words Ecosystem and Innovation- but how are these related to each other and to the broader telecommunications industry? Mike and Juan dive into what his role entails and why both aspects of his position are important for Telefonica, and in the industry generally. They also discuss how the large company addresses its various markets, and how services can be delivered efficiently and sustainably in these different regions. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

Welcome to our first interview at MWC Las Vegas 2023, with guest host Mike MacDade, Chief of Staff to the CPO and co-host of Amdocs’ Your Career: Is it choice or chance? podcast. Mike and his colleague Jacob Thomas, VP, Account Business Executive, Amdocs sit down with Massimo Peselli, the Chief Revenue Officer of Global Enterprise & Public Sector, Verizon Business. They dive into all things 5G. How it can solve problems across industries, like healthcare, and why Massimo thinks partnerships are vital. They also discuss private enterprise networks, new connectivity solutions at Verizon that are reaching maturity, and more. Also included are our new TGI Open Mic segments where attendees at MWC gave us their viewpoints on everything they were hearing, thinking and seeing at the conference.

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

In this episode focusing on Canadian Telecommunications, host Matt Roberts sits down with Robert Ghiz, President and CEO of the Canadian Telecommunications Association and former Premier of Prince Edward Island. Robert and his organization promote the industry to government, policymakers and the general public. Canada is a country that is huge in landmass, but small in population, which presents unique challenges regarding telecommunications and connectivity. Despite these challenges, Canada is a world leader in connectivity in many ways, but there is still progress to be made. Matt and Robert discuss why telecommunications networks are so expensive to build in Canada, how to increase connectivity in remote communities and what the future of connectivity looks like in Canada. 

This podcast episode was produced by Quill.