Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in an insightful conversation with Peter Smit, Co-Founder & CEO of Verinovi, a platform helping organizations optimize collaboration, workplace structure, and productivity using data-driven insights.

As companies move into hybrid and flexible work environments, understanding how teams collaborate has become more complex. Verinovi uses metadata, analytics, and AI-driven models to measure collaboration patterns, optimize office layouts, and help organizations make better decisions about how people work together.

🔍 In this episode, we unpack: • How workplace design impacts collaboration and productivity • Why hybrid work needs structure, not guesswork • Using data to optimize office space and team proximity • Measuring collaboration without invading privacy • How sentiment analysis can reveal team health over time

One key insight from Peter: Organizations often make workplace decisions based on assumptions, but real data can show how teams actually work and where improvements are possible.

From workplace analytics to AI-driven organizational insights, this episode explores how technology can help companies build more effective, collaborative, and productive teams.

If you’re a founder, product leader, or working in enterprise software, workplace tech, or AI — this episode is for you.

Don’t miss this deep dive into workplace analytics, hybrid work, and building data-driven products. Subscribe now for actionable insights and stay ahead in the evolving world of product, AI, and organizational innovation.

👤 About Peter Smit

Peter Smit is the Co-Founder & CEO of Verinovi, a platform that helps organizations optimize workplace collaboration and performance using data analytics, metadata insights, and AI-driven models.

🙋 About Host

Moshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his unique experience in engineering and managing products for 30 years.

🎙️ About the Show

Beyond Product Podcast is brought to you by ⁠Rootquotient⁠ - Canada's Leading Product Engineering company.

🔔 Follow us for regular updates

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd

X - https://twitter.com/rootquotient

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient

Rootquotient’s Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootquotient.com ⁠⁠⁠

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260R?si=b3f5f49963c24367

Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things 'Beyond Product.'

#Fintech #SaaS #FinancialAutomation #SmartConcil #StartupJourney #B2BSoftware #ProductDevelopment #BeyondProduct #Rootquotient #FounderStory #TechInnovation #productinnovation #innovation #productengineering #techtalk #podcastdiscussion #productdevelopment #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney

Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in an insightful conversation with Steve Joordens, Cognitive Psychologist and Professor, and Brian Harrington, Educator and Learning Innovator, as they explore how AI is reshaping the future of learning.

As AI tools become more accessible and capable, the traditional foundations of education — memorization, standardized testing, and static knowledge — are being challenged like never before. In a world where answers are instantly available, the real question becomes: what does it actually mean to learn?

In this episode, we explore how learning is evolving beyond information recall toward critical thinking, adaptability, and deeper understanding. The conversation dives into the role of educators, the relevance of existing systems, and how AI can enhance—not replace—the learning experience.

🔍 In this episode, we unpack: • Why traditional learning models are becoming outdated • The shift from memorization to critical thinking • How AI is changing the role of educators • Rethinking assessments in an AI-driven world • What meaningful learning should look like in the future

From classrooms to digital platforms, this episode highlights why education systems need to evolve alongside technology.

If you’re a founder, product leader, educator, or working in AI or EdTech — this episode is for you.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of learning, AI in education, and building systems that truly enable understanding. Subscribe now for actionable insights and stay ahead in the evolving world of AI and product development. 🚀

👤 About Steve Joordens Steve Joordens is a Cognitive Psychologist and Professor known for his work in learning, memory, and education. His research focuses on how people process, retain, and apply knowledge, especially in rapidly changing environments.

👤 About Brian Harrington Brian Harrington is an educator and innovator focused on modern learning systems and digital transformation. His work explores how emerging technologies like AI can reshape how learning is delivered and experienced.

🙋 About Host Moshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his unique experience in engineering and managing products for 30 years.

🎙️ About the Show Beyond Product Podcast is brought to you by Rootquotient - Canada's Leading Product Engineering company.

🔔 Follow us for regular updates LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd X - https://twitter.com/rootquotient Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient Rootquotient’s Website - https://www.rootquotient.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260R

Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things 'Beyond Product.'

#AI #EdTech #FutureOfLearning #ProductDevelopment #BeyondProduct #Innovation #Rootquotient #TechPodcast #Learning #AIinEducation #ProductThinking #StartupEcosystem

Join host Moshe Mikanovsky in an insightful conversation with Aakshaye Bharganwr, Founder of Intrusion X, a cybersecurity startup focused on protecting IoT devices through a unique hardware + software solution.

As connected devices continue to grow across homes and enterprises, IoT has become one of the largest attack surfaces in cybersecurity. With limited encryption, hardware constraints, and constant connectivity, these devices are increasingly targeted by cyber threats.

In this episode, we explore how Intrusion X is addressing this challenge by building a dedicated system designed specifically for IoT environments — combining hardware protection, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven intelligence.

🔍 In this episode, we unpack: • Why IoT devices are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks • The limitations of traditional security solutions for connected devices • How Intrusion X combines hardware and software to protect IoT ecosystems • The realities of building a hardware startup vs software • Lessons from accelerators like Venture Lab and University of Toronto

From enterprise networks to critical infrastructure, this episode highlights why IoT security is becoming a priority for modern organizations.

If you’re a founder, product leader, or working in cybersecurity, AI, or hardware — this episode is for you.

Don’t miss this deep dive into IoT security, hardware innovation, and building products in complex industries. Subscribe now for actionable insights and stay ahead in the evolving world of cybersecurity, AI, and product development. 🚀

Aakshaye Bharganwr is the Founder of Intrusion X, a cybersecurity startup focused on securing IoT devices through a hardware and AI-powered platform. With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, he has worked with governments, enterprises, and global organizations across cybercrime investigation, vulnerability assessment, and security systems.

Moshe Mikanovsky is a Product Management Coach helping companies build lean software products with his unique experience in engineering and managing products for 30 years.

🎙️ About the Show

Beyond Product Podcast is brought to you by ⁠Rootquotient⁠ - Canada's Leading Product Engineering company.

🔔 Follow us for regular updates

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/rootquotient

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootquotientltd

X - https://twitter.com/rootquotient

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rootquotient

Rootquotient’s Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rootquotient.com ⁠⁠⁠

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4H2wpIJmYrmYwLv0J2260R?si=b3f5f49963c24367

Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions, meaningful insights, and all things 'Beyond Product.'

#AI #AIAgents #VoiceAI #Startups #ProductDevelopment #BeyondProduct #FounderJourney #Innovation #Rootquotient #TechPodcast #SaaS #productengineering #TechInnovation #StartupJourney #PodcastDiscussion

👤 About Aakshaye Bharganwr
🙋 About Host