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In episode 18, Ian and Frankie are joined by Steve Statler the CMO of ambient IoT company Wiliot. They get to know Steve, his role at Wiliot, his background and philosophy, the impact of AI on society, and the most significant advancements in technology. They also touch on the idea of colonising Mars, the luxury Steve would take to a desert island and his recommendation for a sustainable lifestyle. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Tune in to part 2 to hear more about Wiliot and how th...

In episode 17, Frankie and Ian are joined by Tharusha and Asith from the sustainability division of Dialog Axiata PLC, the leading quad-play telecom provider in Sri Lanka. With a strong focus on sustainability, they have a portfolio of projects that aim to support the community and improve outcomes for people and the planet. With a focus on 6 of the Sustainable Development Goals, they have worked on projects related to education, disaster risk reduction and supporting individuals with hearing...

In episode 16, hosts Ian and Frankie are joined again by Mea Thompson, co-founder and CCO of unconnected.org. They discuss the organisation's mission to bridge the digital divide and provide meaningful connectivity to underserved communities. She highlights the importance of partnerships and funding from various industries to support their projects. Mea shares stories of the impact their work has had on individuals and communities, emphasising the need for affordable connectivity and the empo...

In episode 15, hosts Ian and Frankie are delighted to be joined by Mea Thompson, the CCO of unconnected.org. They discuss topics including Mea's philosophy in life, what she aspired to be as a teenager, her educational background, passions and hobbies, significant books and thoughts on AI. They also discuss her motivation for starting Unconnected after the passing of her father and her desire to make a positive impact with the work that she does. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Tune ...

In episode 14, Ian interviews Robert from Hello Tractor live at MWC24.Hello Tractor is an award-winning diversified ag-tech company focused on improving food and income security throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Resource-poor farmers often face labour constraints that result in under-cultivation, late planting, and lost income. Hello Tractor facilitates convenient and affordable tractor services to these farmers while providing additional income by turning tractors into Smart Tractors. For tract...

In episode 13, Frankie interviews Mike and Evan from Inveniam live at MWC24.Inveniam offers an AI solution which helps enhance Right First Time operations, improve operational efficiencies and eliminate costly rework. Inveniam AI can transform visual data into actionable insights, quickly detecting objects, patterns and anomalies faster than a traditional workforce ever could. This enables CO2 emission reduction by reducing the amount of times field technicians have to go out and do wor...