Human In The Loop

RUSH Digital

🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise. From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding. Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective. #AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Is Your Business Invisible to AI? with Derrick Edward

    MAY 1

    Is Your Business Invisible to AI? with Derrick Edward

    This week we welcome back Derrick Edward who is a technical founder with deep software engineering & Al experience. He co-founded Harnex AI, an Al-native agency helping businesses adopt Al across ANZ, and now he’s building a global B2B Al platform called AuraScope so brands stay visible in the Al search era. We discuss: · Why AEO is the new frontier of digital visibility and why the brands that ignore it now will be playing catch-up fast · What it actually takes to get your business in front of AI-generated answers the practical steps leaders can take today · What possessed Derrick to come back again, what's changed since his first episode, and what impressions we're getting better at Derrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-edward/ AuraScope website: https://aurascope.co/ Harnex AI website: https://www.harnex.ai/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  2. APR 27

    A Bunch of AI News | The Loop Back

    Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI. · SpaceX secures option to buy Cursor: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/spacex-cursor-ai-startup · Vibe Code Cleaner blog: https://www.goudeketting.nl/posts/2026/03/10/vibe-code-cleanup-specialist · Allbirds goes AI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2026/04/20/how-39-million-shoe-company-allbirds-turned-in-to-an-ai-company/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  3. A Positive & Practical Take on AI with James Bergin from Xero

    APR 17

    A Positive & Practical Take on AI with James Bergin from Xero

    James Bergin is EGM Technology Research & Advocacy at Xero, leading the company’s exploration of emerging technologies and their impact on small business. He has a background in technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital innovation leadership. James is an active member of Aotearoa’s technology community, and is a regular voice on how AI and other disruptive technologies can be adopted responsibly to create better outcomes for small businesses. We discuss: · The “green shoots” that make us hopeful we can use AI for good at work and in society · Where he's currently seeing AI move the needle most for small businesses · Frameworks he's using right now to think about AI and value creation James on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamesbergin James' website: https://jamesbergin.com/ For more on Xero's approach to AI and building for the future of finance: https://blog.xero.com/us/news-events/accountable-intelligence-ai-jax/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  4. APR 16

    Daft Punk, Vibe UI/Design & 3D Printing | The Loop Back

    Join us as we Loop Back to clarify comments and claims from last week's episode, as well as chat about any new news from the world of tech and AI. · Dissect Podcast season on Daft Punk: https://open.spotify.com/show/2b025hq3gJ17tQdxS3aV43 · Google Stitch: https://stitch.withgoogle.com/ · Are dogs bad for the environment? https://connectsci.au/pc/article/31/3/PC24071/200023/Bad-dog-The-environmental-effects-of-owned-dogs Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  5. Automating Lending Advice Without Losing the Human Touch with Geoff Christopher

    APR 7

    Automating Lending Advice Without Losing the Human Touch with Geoff Christopher

    Geoff Christopher is a financial advisor and co-founder of Afterburner, a rapidly growing AI platform that automates the admin-heavy parts of mortgage and lending advice so advisers can focus on real client conversations and outcomes. He brings a wealth of cross-industry experience spanning banking, regulatory consulting, luxury retail, and financial advisory which has cultivated a drive to innovate within the financial services landscape. We discuss: · Built by advisors for advisors: becoming a tech entrepreneur alongside being a financial advisor  · Data / security / regulation / compliance: the complexity of working in the fintech space in NZ · For both advisors and their clients, what should be handled by humans versus offloaded to AI? Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-c-55ba6522/ Afterburner: https://www.afterburner.co.nz/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 8m
  6. Embracing the Potential of Youth with the Graeme Dingle Foundation | Podcasthon 2026

    MAR 17

    Embracing the Potential of Youth with the Graeme Dingle Foundation | Podcasthon 2026

    Sir Graeme Dingle KNZM, MBE and Jo-anne Wilkinson, Lady Dingle CNZM, LLB, are adventurers, leaders and passionate champions for young people in Aotearoa. Sir Graeme is one of New Zealand’s most recognised explorers and mountaineers, known for decades of challenging expeditions and first ascents around the world. Beyond adventure, he’s also an author and lifelong advocate for resilience, teamwork and pushing beyond perceived limits. Jo-anne is an accomplished adventurer in her own right, a qualified lawyer, and an experienced governance leader across the arts, public and social sectors. Her work has consistently focused on strengthening communities and creating opportunities for others to thrive. Together, they co-founded the Graeme Dingle Foundation in 1995, a youth development charity with a bold vision: to make Aotearoa the best place in the world to be young. Through evidence based programmes delivered in schools and communities, the Foundation supports young people to build confidence, resilience and life skills that set them up for the future. We discuss: · the impetus for starting this foundation, and why there's more work to be done · the social responsibility people with platforms have to change the world for better · the impact that programmes like these have on the lives of children, as well as their mentors Dingle Foundation: https://dinglefoundation.org.nz/ LinkedIn: https://nz.linkedin.com/company/dingle-foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinglefoundation/?hl=en And that wraps up this special episode, as part of Podcasthon. If you enjoyed it, visit https://podcasthon.org/ to discover many other charities through the voices and talents of amazing podcasters! Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  7. MAR 4

    International Women's Day | The Loop Back

    This Loop Back is a special episode where we touch on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech, in advance of this month's International Women's Day. RUSH Head of People & Performance, Heather Polaschek, shares some recent stats and observations about what's working and what needs more work. For more info and resources check out: IWD United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day Women in Tech Aotearoa: nz.linkedin.com/company/women-in-tech-nz Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-polaschek-b47b7a47/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  8. A New Approach to Career Guidance with Craig Boxall

    FEB 24

    A New Approach to Career Guidance with Craig Boxall

    Craig Boxall is Chief Product Officer & Founder of Nexties, an education technology venture focused on helping learners and organisations build future-ready skills. Alongside this, he is involved with Liven Labs, where he brings together his experience in AI-driven product innovation, venture building, and digital strategy. His work at Nexties and Liven Labs builds on nearly two decades of founding and scaling digital businesses, including Pixel Fusion and Onceit, plus senior product leadership roles in AI and Web3 companies. We discuss: · the functionality, technology, and philosophy of the Nexties platform · modern support tools and a new approach to career guidance  · the undeniable impact of being able to envision a future  Nexties: https://nexties.com/ Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigboxall/ Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Follow us on Instagram: @humaninthelooppodcast Find us on LinkedIn: Alaina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-luxmoore/ Hamish: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hafriedlander/ Danu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danuabey/ Sign up to The RUSH newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hmARzL Email alaina@rushdigital.co.nz if you have feedback, comments, questions or compliments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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🤖 Human in the Loop - Where AI Meets Human Intelligence Join us for entertaining and in-depth discussions exploring the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and human expertise. From emerging technologies to ethical AI development, we examine how human oversight and creativity enhance automated systems. Whether you're a tech professional, business owner, or simply curious about AI's role in society, this channel bridges the gap between complex technology and human understanding. Subscribe for weekly insights on AI, automation, and the human element that makes technology truly effective. #AI #technology #innovation #softwaredevelopment #techtalk #education #philosophy #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    RUSH Digital
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © RUSH Digital
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