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In this episode of the Microsoft Biz Apps Germany Podcast, we sit down with Joel Leichty, co-founder of Cooptimize, to explore a very different way of building a business.

Joel shares how his U.S.-based Microsoft consulting firm combines services like Power BI, Fabric, and data migrations with a worker-owned cooperative model where employees can become co-owners and help shape key decisions.

We also dive into flat hierarchies, transparent salary structures, and what real collaboration looks like in a remote-first world.

On top of that, Joel gives a refreshingly honest take on AI — where it’s truly useful, where it’s overhyped, and why vague promises of transformation deserve more scrutiny.

A thoughtful conversation about work, ownership, and the future of business.

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In our latest Microsoft Biz Apps podcast, I talk with Rachel Profitt about her role at Microsoft, her passion for the Dynamics community, and why business process excellence matters so much when organizations want to implement technology faster, better, and with less risk. Rachel shares great insights into the Microsoft Business Process Catalog, the future of AI and agents in business applications, and why strong foundations across process, data, people, and technology are more important than ever. We also talk about what makes Dynamics Minds such a special event, her impressive commitment to volunteer work, and a few very personal stories that make this episode especially authentic. It’s a thoughtful, inspiring conversation about innovation, community, and the human side of digital transformation.

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In this episode, we speak with Kurt Hatlevik, Principal Architect at a inspirit365 and long-time Microsoft MVP, live from the Dynamics Minds conference.

Kurt shares why commerce and e-commerce are where business value becomes real cash, and how AI is already transforming product data, purchasing experiences, and customer interactions.

He explains why companies should not wait for perfect data before getting started with AI, but instead improve iteratively and build momentum early.

The conversation also explores trust in AI, the risks of advertising-driven models, and Kurt’s thought-provoking idea of “business anarchy,” where unchecked AI usage can weaken governance and alignment.

Along the way, Kurt also shares his love for Norway’s nature, mushrooms, and why he remains optimistic about the future of AI in business.