Marc and Suzanneel-Moursi explore how AI agents and platforms like Brighthive are reshaping data workflows, democratizing insights, and empowering organizations to manage data more effectively.

About the Episode:
Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 189.

Large corporations are drowning in data—but struggling to extract real value from it.

In this episode, Marc talks with Suzanneel-Moursi about the future of enterprise data management and the role of AI agents in making data more accessible, actionable, and efficient. Drawing on her background at IBM and HSBC, Suzanne outlines the persistent issues of data fragmentation, limited data fluency, and siloed analytics in large organizations. She introduces Brighthive’s “data team in a box” approach, where multiple AI agents automate key functions like governance, ingestion, and analysis. Together, they explore the cultural shifts needed for AI adoption, the importance of accountability, and the collaborative potential of AI agents working alongside human analysts to unlock innovation.

About the Guest:

Suzanne El-Moursi is the Co-Founder & CEO of Brighthive, an AI-powered data platform helping organizations unlock insight from complex, fragmented data. With over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation and growth strategies, she’s worked with major brands like IBM, HSBC, GE Healthcare, and SapientNitro before turning her focus to startups. Suzanne has played leadership roles at Power2Switch, Choose Energy, and Mira Fitness, and holds advanced degrees in Human-Computer Interaction and Business from DePaul and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Website: https://www.brighthive.io/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suelmoursi/

Timestamps:
00:01:06 - Episode Commences
00:03:27 - Initial Statup on AI Agents
00:12:00 - How to find the Right Data Out of all the Misinformation
00:18:55 - How many Companies are benefited by Data Informant decisions
00:28:50 - What'll Happen to the Data Analysts if AI Takes Over
00:34:20 - The Varieties of AI Agents & Their Roles
00:42:35 - Businesses Growth Using Agentic Data Tools
00:48:02 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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Marc and Andrew explore a new social media platform focused on authentic experiences, discussing its potential impact on mental health, user engagement, and the future of digital communities.

About the Episode:

Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 188.

Social media platforms are among the most powerful forces shaping our mental health, relationships, and even our worldview. But what happens when you try to build a platform from scratch that focuses on authentic, meaningful experiences instead of endless scrolling and superficial engagement? In this episode, Marc speaks with Andrew about the evolution of a new kind of social media platform—one built not around clicks and ads, but around authenticity and shared human experience. They explore the platform’s roots in contextual commerce, its shift toward mental health–conscious design, and how AI is being used to support meaningful behavior instead of addictive engagement. The conversation covers the problem of negative reward systems, potential safeguards against platform misuse, and the long-term vision for a more values-aligned digital community. They also discuss the possibility of crowdfunding and the emerging role of community rounds in platform development.

About the Guest:

Andrew Christodoulides is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. His first venture, Acena, a B2B outsourcing startup, began with $500 from his parents’ basement and was acquired by a strategic partner. He went on to create Original Pad, an e-commerce platform that redefined home decor shopping. Andrew then founded WeLivv Inc., which evolved from a contextualized search platform to Applaudable—a social media platform focused on meaningful storytelling and celebrating life’s impactful moments.

Website: https://www.applaudable.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchris/

Timestamps:
00:01:07 - Episode Commences
00:03:40 - Social Media & it's Aspects
00:09:38 - The Things That People aren't Aware of Social Platforms
00:23:50 - How the Platforms Helpful to people of different ages
00:30:26 - Challenges Building a Better Social Media Platform
00:35:48 - The Type of the Social Platforms to the Consumers
00:41:55 - The Experiences Gained Through Preferal Pressure
00:48:02 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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Marc and Barry explore how self-driving technology is evolving through radar, sensors, and ADAS, and what it means for safety, business, and the future of global transportation.

About the Episode:

Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 187.

Autonomous vehicles are often portrayed as the ultimate expression of future mobility—offering promises of safety, efficiency, and massive economic transformation. But what’s actually happening on the ground today? In this episode, we explore the business case for autonomous trucking and agriculture, the evolution of radar and sensor technology, and how incremental improvements in ADAS are paving the way for broader adoption. Barry shares insights from his journey working with major automakers and discusses how sensor software innovations, cost reduction, and data-driven smart city applications are changing the trajectory of the automotive industry. We also dive into the role Asia is playing in leading global adoption.

About the Guest:

Barry Lunn is the Founder and CEO of Provizio, the leading provider of low-cost advanced perception imaging radar that is reliable in all-weather conditions, delivering solutions for safe, cost-effective and scalable L3+ autonomy. Barry has over two decades experience as an entrepreneur and business leader in the imaging technology industry serving as a founder, investor, director and CEO of several companies and has worked with defence contractors, space agencies and multinationals. Prior to founding Provizio, Barry founded Arralis, a multi-award winning radar company that developed a number of unique IPs and patents and secured major projects with General Motors, ESA, NASA, Airbus and Boeing.

Website: https://provizio.ai/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-lunn/

Timestamps:
00:00:52 - Episode Commences
00:02:55 - The Journey Towards Autonomous Industries!
00:09:00 - The Wastage on Car Crashes Every Year
00:14:50 - How Rules & Regulations Slowing the Process?
00:19:18 - The Improvements of Sensors in Autonomous Vehicles
00:23:50 - How Far Industries has been able to Successful in Autonomy?
00:31:36 - The Label Field of Autonomy
00:37:23 - How Other Business are Going to be Impacted by the Touch of Autonomy?
00:43:34 - Vehicles as Autonomy in Every Part of the World
00:49:12 - How AI is Involved in Autonomy?
00:54:14 - Episode Concludes

Additional Notes:

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