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Welcome to The Next Thing Now—a podcast for bold thinkers and entrepreneurial spirits shaping the future of business. Hosted by CxOs Rob Borley & Kev Smith, each episode dives into the cutting edge of innovation, exploring: New and Emerging Technologies – The tools and platforms redefining industries.Disruptive Business Ideas – Bold strategies and startups challenging the status quo.Trends at the Intersection – Where these forces collide to create transformative opportunities. Tailored for CxOs, senior leaders, and ambitious professionals, The Next Thing Now delivers the inspiration, insights, and fresh ideas you need to stay ahead of the curve. With a lively, conversational tone, we make complex concepts accessible and actionable, helping change makers like you spark innovation within your organisation. If you’re ready to embrace what’s next and turn disruption into opportunity, The Next Thing Now is your go-to source for actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas. Why Listen? Stay informed about emerging trends before they become mainstream.Learn from real-world examples and strategies you can apply today.Enjoy the energy of an informal, engaging discussion tailored to high-impact decision-makers. The future is being built every day—join us to uncover The Next Thing Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Effort is No Longer the Scorecard

    FEB 10

    Effort is No Longer the Scorecard

    The high performance expert who has coached leadership teams in some of the biggest organisations on the planet, now questioning whether performance still means what we think it does. For more than 30 years, Matt Barker has worked with leaders, teams, and individuals at moments of pressure, transition, and change, helping humans perform better as their environment shifts around them. That experience matters now more than ever. As non-human entities enter the workplace, Matt brings a rare lens. Deep expertise in human performance, combined with a clear-eyed view of how machines are reshaping effort, value, and work itself. This conversation isn’t about productivity or tools. It’s about what high performance means after humans stop being the limiting factor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  2. AI Rewrites the Constitution

    JAN 27

    AI Rewrites the Constitution

    AI Has a Constitution Now. What Does That Mean for Us? This week, Rob and Kev unpack one of the strangest and most revealing signals in AI right now. Anthropic has published a “constitution” for Claude. Not internal policy. Not developer guidelines. A document written for the AI itself, explaining the values it is expected to understand and reason from. That raises an uncomfortable question. Why would an AI need a constitution at all? In this episode, we explore: What it means when AI companies talk about “non-human entities”The tension between AI constitutions and emerging EU regulationWhy agentic systems are changing how we work, not just what we buildThe shift from asking AI questions to assigning it workWhether this is a technical decision, a cultural signal, or bothThis is not a debate about consciousness or sci-fi futures. It’s about how language, mental models, and responsibility are already changing as AI moves from tool to actor. If you’re working with AI, building products, or making decisions about how these systems are used in the real world, this conversation matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. OFFICAL: AGI by 2030

    12/16/2025

    OFFICAL: AGI by 2030

    OFFICIAL: AGI by 2030! Is this the moment everything quietly changed? In this episode of The Next Thing Now, we unpack the restructure of OpenAI, the reworked AGI clause with Microsoft, and why the date 2030 suddenly matters far more than most people realise. This is not about hype. It’s about incentives, contracts, infrastructure, and the uncomfortable signals buried in plain sight. We explore: Why OpenAI and Microsoft have formally planned for an AGI endgameWhat the AGI clause really means and why independent verification changes everythingWhy AI is no longer just a product decision but an infrastructure raceHow agents, hardware, and energy reshape the future of workWhat leaders are missing while focusing on copilots and promptsIf you think AGI is a distant theoretical debate, this conversation may change your mind. The shift is not coming loudly. It’s arriving through contracts, compute, and quiet decisions that lock in the next decade. Pay attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  4. Zero to App in 5 days

    10/21/2025

    Zero to App in 5 days

    Most companies talk confidently about net zero — but few can prove it. In this episode of The Next Thing Now, Rob and Kev sit down with Owen from Fynlo AI to explore one of the biggest hidden challenges in sustainability: the accuracy of carbon reporting. From freight fleets to finance teams, the data behind emissions reporting is often guesswork. Owen explains why this matters, how inaccurate data undermines trust, and what his team is doing to close the gap with AI-powered precision tools. If you care about sustainability, data integrity, or how AI can be used for real-world impact, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why most carbon output reporting is wrongHow inaccuracy erodes business credibilityThe role of AI in improving emissions measurementWhy “good enough” data isn’t good enough anymoreWatch now to learn how accuracy can become your most valuable sustainability strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  5. OpenAI Kills e-commerce

    10/09/2025

    OpenAI Kills e-commerce

    OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) signals the next evolution of e-commerce, replacing user interfaces with intelligent, intent-driven agents. e013 The Next Thing Now Podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  6. AI Agents in Financial Services

    08/05/2025

    AI Agents in Financial Services

    How AI Agents Are Transforming Financial Services | ProveIt x Dootrix In this episode, we speak with Adrian Defta, founder and CEO of ProveIt, about how AI agents are revolutionising financial services—starting with underserved communities. Adrian shares the journey behind ProveIt, a bootstrapped startup helping UK-based Romanians navigate financial complaints and reclaim lost money. What began as a TikTok experiment quickly turned into a hands-on support service, and now, with the help of Dootrix and the Agentic Incubator, it's evolving into an AI-powered system using intelligent agents to scale trust, compliance, and customer support. 🔍 Topics Covered: The origins of ProveIt and the problem it solvesWhy traditional automation hits a ceiling in financial servicesHow agentic AI (like Personal Advisors and Sentinels) work in practiceUsing AI to empower users, not replace themWhat every financial services provider can learn from this model🎧 Whether you're a fintech founder, product leader, or just AI-curious, this is a must-watch on the future of intelligent automation in regulated industries. 📌 Learn more: ProveIt: https://proveitweb.co.uk Adrian Defta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriandefta Dootrix: https://dootrix.com #AgenticAI #FinancialServices #Startups #ProveIt #AIForGood #DigitalTransformation #CustomerSupport #AIagents #Dootrix #AgenticIncubator #AIinFS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  7. Hope & Fear - MCP Live in Production

    07/22/2025

    Hope & Fear - MCP Live in Production

    🎙️ Episode 011 – Hope, Hype, and Heating Engineers: Agentic AI Gets Real In this episode of The Next Thing Now, Rob and Kev dive deep into the maturing world of agentic AI — and the quietly powerful new standard driving it: MCP. We explore: Why Canva’s new Claude-powered integration might be the first real MCP breakthroughWhat MCP actually is (with a heating engineer analogy you won’t forget)Why the hype cycle has moved on, but the real impact is just beginningHow OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf deal fell apart — and what Google’s surprise move means for the agentic ecosystemPlus, a healthy dose of healthy cynicism on Apple’s AI intentions and why everyone’s talking “agentic” now. Whether you're a product leader, a dev, or just trying to keep up, this is the episode to understand the infrastructure that might define the next decade of software. 🧠 No fluff. Just insight, laughs, and the odd Matrix reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  8. The beginning of the END of work

    07/08/2025

    The beginning of the END of work

    The conversation delves into the recent redundancies at Microsoft, exploring the implications of AI integration in the workplace and the evolving dynamics of job roles. The discussion highlights the shift towards efficiency and productivity through AI, the future of work, and the challenges posed by ambient computing and SaaS products. Additionally, the conversation touches on the intersection of AI and human cognition, as well as the ongoing copyright issues related to AI training and content creation in the digital economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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Welcome to The Next Thing Now—a podcast for bold thinkers and entrepreneurial spirits shaping the future of business. Hosted by CxOs Rob Borley & Kev Smith, each episode dives into the cutting edge of innovation, exploring: New and Emerging Technologies – The tools and platforms redefining industries.Disruptive Business Ideas – Bold strategies and startups challenging the status quo.Trends at the Intersection – Where these forces collide to create transformative opportunities. Tailored for CxOs, senior leaders, and ambitious professionals, The Next Thing Now delivers the inspiration, insights, and fresh ideas you need to stay ahead of the curve. With a lively, conversational tone, we make complex concepts accessible and actionable, helping change makers like you spark innovation within your organisation. If you’re ready to embrace what’s next and turn disruption into opportunity, The Next Thing Now is your go-to source for actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas. Why Listen? Stay informed about emerging trends before they become mainstream.Learn from real-world examples and strategies you can apply today.Enjoy the energy of an informal, engaging discussion tailored to high-impact decision-makers. The future is being built every day—join us to uncover The Next Thing Now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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