TechBurst Talks

Charles Reed Anderson
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TechBurst Talks cuts through the noise to bring you sharp, no-BS conversations with the people actually building technology, not just hyping it. Every tech trend promises to solve the world’s toughest challenges—IoT will reshape cities, AI will change work forever, and smart cities will fix urban chaos. But why does reality so often fall short of the hype? Join host Charles Reed Anderson as he connects with industry insiders, innovators, and deep thinkers to unpack what’s really working—and what’s not. No vendor pitches. No sugar-coating. Just honest explorations of the ideas and products shaping our future. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. 🎥 Prefer video? Watch every episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson.

  1. AUG 25

    066: BEYOND SILOS: PropTech, Gen AI & the Future of Real Estate

    Antony Slumbers is a leading voice on the future of real estate, keynote speaker, and educator on AI for property leaders. Antony Slumbers doesn't just talk PropTech—he created it. Long before "PropTech" was even a word, he launched the UK's first commercial real estate website in 1995. Now he's teaching the industry how to survive what's coming next. This isn't your typical tech cheerleading session. Antony cuts through the noise to explain why PropTech's cooling hype actually signals its maturation. The party's over. Now comes the real work. The brutal truth? Most real estate companies are trapped in silos, burning millions on point solutions that don't talk to each other. Meanwhile, smart operators are building ecosystems that orchestrate data, tools, and trust into genuine competitive advantages. We dive into Space as a Service—Antony's concept that predicted the death of the 20-year lease. Real estate has flipped from creating bonds for investors to creating experiences for humans. Miss this shift, and you're toast. Then there's Generative AI. MIT just dropped a bombshell: 95% of corporate AI projects are failing spectacularly. We break down why this mirrors every tech adoption cycle in history—and what the winning 5% are doing differently. The warning is clear: Companies that don't master these tools will face competitors operating at 5-10x their speed. It's "slowly then suddenly" time. We close with Antony's unfiltered take on tech hype. Spoiler: he really hates the Metaverse. Timestamps: 00:00 – From art history to PropTech pioneer 01:58 – Launching the UK's first real estate website (1995) 02:18 – PropTech reality: hype is cooling, adoption is heating up 03:58 – Why big firms waste millions on innovation theater 06:01 – Breaking silos: the only way forward 17:05 – Space as a Service: bonds are dead, experiences win 24:25 – GenAI's 95% failure rate (and what works) 30:00 – The "slowly then suddenly" competitive apocalypse 38:27 – Tech rants: why the Metaverse is anti-human You can watch the Video Podcast on Spotify or my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@charlesreedanderson Stay tuned, I'll be releasing 10 - 15 "60 Second Insight" video shorts at: https://www.youtube.com/@charlesreedanderson/shorts  As always, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE.  More information: Follow Antony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonyslumbers/ More on Antony's Gen AI for Real Estate Course: https://www.antonyslumbers.com/

    42 min

  2. AUG 19

    065: BUILDING IOT TOGETHER: From Hype to Reality

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&>div>div>:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&>div>div>:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0"> IoT isn't a buzzword anymore. It's business. Wienke Giezeman built The Things Industries from scratch. Now he's managing 3 million connected devices globally. $4M in annual revenue. And he did it by breaking every Silicon Valley rule. No "winner takes all" mentality. Pure collaboration. This episode cuts through the IoT hype cycle. Wienke reveals why most IoT projects failed. How his company survived when others didn't. And why sharing your IP actually grows the market. Real talk on scaling hardware. Building communities. Making AI work with IoT data. From cattle tracking to vape detection in school bathrooms. From forest fire sensors to toilet paper dispensers. The use cases that actually make money. Plus: Why the next wave of IoT growth is coming. And how startups can avoid the graveyard. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:13 Wienke Giezeman's Background and Company Overview 00:52 Early Days and Inspiration 01:34 Building a Global Network 02:08 Community and Collaboration 06:31 The Things Conference 09:22 Trends in IoT and AI Integration 15:12 Future Prospects and Reflections 25:10 Advice for IoT Startups 27:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hit subscribe for more unfiltered tech insights. Rate us 5 stars if this episode delivered value. Connect with Wienke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wienke/ The Things Network: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/ The Things Industries: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/ The Things Conference: https://www.thethingsconference.com/ 23-24 September 2025, Amsterdam

    28 min

  3. AUG 7

    064: CONNECTIONS vs COLLECTIONS: Why Telcos Keep Losing064: CONNECTIONS vs COLLECTIONS: Why Telcos Keep Losing

    _*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Jeff Apcar spent 24 years as a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco and has zero patience for tech BS. 5G? Overhyped. IoT? Mostly failing. Service providers? Becoming dinosaurs. But quantum computing? That's where things get interesting—and terrifying. Jeff breaks down what's actually working, what's pure marketing fluff, and why the hyperscalers are eating everyone's lunch. Plus: why AI makes him both excited and worried about the future. No vendor pitches. No fairy tales. Just 46 years of brutal honesty about where tech is really heading. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Jeff's 46-year tech journey 01:10 What being a Cisco Distinguished Engineer actually means 03:06 MPLS and how it changed enterprise networking forever 06:46 Why 5G is struggling and service providers are lost 10:52 Network APIs: The latest pipe dream? 15:07 IoT reality check: Connection vs. collection 19:55 Starlink and why LEO satellites actually work 21:59 How satellite internet created the digital nomad revolution 23:22 AI: Godsend or threat to expertise? 24:41 Why AI is getting dumber and what that means 31:09 Quantum computing: Game changer and nightmare 32:27 Why C-suite executives don't understand their tech risks 36:25 Career reflections and the proudest moment 37:58 Best case scenario: Tech saving lives

    40 min

  4. JUL 26

    063: THE SHIFT TO SPACE: The Rise of Orbital Computing063: THE SHIFT TO SPACE: The Rise of Orbital Computing

    In this episode of Tech Burst Talks, Charles sits down with Rob DeMillo — ex-JPL, serial entrepreneur, SparkLabs Venture Partner, and now CEO of Sophia Space — to unpack one of the most disruptive tech ideas out there: putting compute in orbit. Rob walks us through his wild career path from space science to cloud animation, to architecting data centers in the sky. And learn how he was about to produce 7 EXITS from 9 STARTUPS! They dive deep into Sophia Space’s modular “tile” technology, built from first principles for space — not retrofitted earth tech — and explore the near-term use cases that matter: defence, air traffic control, disaster response, and real-time edge processing in orbit. This isn’t a pitch about sci-fi fantasy — it’s a raw look at how real, scalable, space-based computing is already taking shape. Rob also shares what it really takes to build seven successful startups, why “dumb luck” matters, and the mindset needed to thrive on the edge of what’s possible. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:37 Career Journey and Achievements 01:51 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Exits 04:46 Joining Mandala Space Ventures 08:51 Sophia Space and Orbital Data Centers 09:39 Innovative Tile Technology 12:46 Market and Future Plans 16:29 Challenges and Opportunities in Space 18:08 Why Orbital Data Centers? 19:57 The Heat Problem of Data Centers 20:29 Advantages of Space-Based Data Centers 21:23 Use Cases for Space-Based Computing 22:15 Real-Time Applications and Sensor Fusion 24:23 Technological Advances Enabling Space Computing 25:27 Scaling and Deployment of Orbital Data Centers 27:58 Commercial Applications and Future Prospects 33:22 Advice for Entrepreneurs 34:41 Motivation and Future Plans 38:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts     Watch the Video Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@charlesreedanderson   Catch the “60 Second Insights” — short hits of the smartest stuff from each episode: https://www.youtube.com/@charlesreedanderson/shorts   Like what you see? Subscribe and hit the bell — or don’t, and miss the future while it’s happening.

    40 min

  5. JUL 1

    062: TELCO'S FUTURE? Look to the Middle East, Not the West

    Middle East’s Tech Revolution: From Regional Ambitions to Global Leadership In this episode of TechBurst Talks, Charles sits down with Danial Mausoof, Vice President of Mobile Networks for the Middle East & Africa at Nokia, to explore how the region is transforming into a global tech powerhouse. From government-driven infrastructure investments to next-gen telecom innovation, the Middle East is no longer playing catch-up — it’s leapfrogging the rest of the world. We dive into: Why the Middle East is attracting global talent and tech capital The rise of private 5G networks in Saudi and the UAE How AI, network APIs, and 6G are redefining telecoms Why telcos must crack the monetisation code — or risk being left behind The role of satellite connectivity in Africa and beyond And how this region is becoming the proving ground for global telecom innovation Danial also breaks down the regional nuances, the critical importance of trust-based business culture, and what telcos must do to turn hype into actual business outcomes. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson   ⏱️ Show Notes:   00:00 – Welcome and Introduction 00:22 – Danial’s Role and Background at Nokia 01:56 – Middle East Innovation and Visionary Leadership 03:21 – Geopolitical Risks and Stability in the Region 06:34 – Talent Influx, Trust-Based Business Culture 22:19 – Private 5G Networks in Action (ADNOC, Aramco) 26:39 – 6G, AI, and the Next Telecom Leap 29:24 – Satellite as a Complement to Traditional Networks 31:57 – Why the Middle East Is a Testbed for Global Innovation 35:37 – Final Thoughts and What’s Next

    37 min

  6. JUN 6

    061: CORPORATE CROSSFIRE: Navigating the New Global Order

    In this explosive Tech Burst Talks episode, host Charles sits down with Andrew Staples, a battle-tested geopolitical expert who made the leap from The Economist to founding his own advisory firm, GeoPol Asia. Together, they dissect how corporations across Asia are caught in the crossfire of escalating US-China tensions, tariff wars, and supply chain disruptions. This isn't just academic analysis - it's corporate survival intelligence from the trenches.  Staples reveals how multinationals are paralysed by uncertainty, with investment plans on hold whilst executives scramble to navigate everything from Vietnam's tariff backlash to China's strategic overseas expansion. The conversation exposes the volatile landscape where Singapore battles the Middle East for innovation talent, venture capital dries up across Southeast Asia, and Western MNCs find themselves demoted to third-tier priorities by nervous headquarters. From the miscalculation risks that keep geopolitical experts awake at night to Japan's demographic time bomb spurring unprecedented innovation, this episode delivers the tactical insights C-suite leaders need to thrive when caught between superpowers. Whether you're repositioning supply chains or managing expat teams in Asia's dynamic markets, Staples provides the intelligence needed to survive the corporate crossfire of our fractured global order. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson SHOW NOTES: 00:08 Introduction and Guest Background 04:17 Geopolitical Climate and Business Impact 06:44 Navigating Uncertainty in Asia 11:02 China's Strategy and Global Influence 13:57 Challenges for Western MNCs in Asia 15:54 Middle East vs. Asia: Innovation and Investment 20:05 VC Slowdown and Future Strategies 22:09 Advice for Western Expats in Asia 23:31 Networking and Curiosity in Asia 24:52 Geopolitical Risks in Asia 26:22 Future Prospects and Global Order 29:58 Personal Reflections and Predictions 37:27 The Allure of Japan 39:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    41 min

  7. MAY 29

    060: SMARTPHONES DISRUPTED: Tariffs, Trends & Turmoil

    In this episode of Tech Burst Talks, Bryan Ma joins Charles to unpack the shifting landscape of the global smartphone and device industry. From the US–China tariff shake-up to Apple’s manufacturing pivot toward India and Vietnam, they break down how supply chains are being reengineered in real time. They also dig into the latest AI integrations—from smartphones to PCs—and what Computex 2025 revealed about the future of consumer tech. Expect insights on Samsung, Google, OpenAI, and what might finally follow the smartphone era. Tariffs, AI, and tech power plays—this is the episode that connects the dots. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson SHOW NOTES 00:10 Introduction and Greetings 00:23 Annual Update on Smartphones and Devices 00:41 Impact of Tariffs on the Tech Industry 04:03 Apple's Strategy to Navigate Tariffs 05:31 Samsung and Other OEMs' Responses 11:56 PC Industry and Tariff Implications 14:13 Shifts in Global Manufacturing 16:33 AI PCs: Hype or Reality? 20:28 AI on Smartphones: The Evolution 21:21 Samsung's AI Innovations 21:48 The Search for AI Use Cases 24:30 OpenAI's Big Move 25:30 Future of AI Hardware 27:13 AI's Rapid Adoption 28:o0 Challenges in AI Deployment 29:18 Foldable Phones and Future Trends 31:12 Wearables: The Next Frontier 35:40 Computex Highlights 38:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    39 min

  8. MAR 20

    🎙️059: AI & Advertising: From MAD MEN to MACHINE LEARNING

    🚀 AI is transforming advertising, and in this episode, we dive deep into how digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising is changing the game. My guest, Dagny Lacka, founder of Flow City, explains how her company is using AI, foot traffic analytics, and real-time bidding to make billboard advertising as dynamic and targeted as online ads. No more two-week static campaigns—now brands can target the right people, at the right time, in the right place. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How AI is revolutionising outdoor advertising ✅ The power of real-time ad buying & precision targeting ✅ How challenger brands are using AI to take on big advertisers ✅ The future of DOOH advertising—from 3D billboards to hyperlocal campaigns 🔥 Whether you’re in marketing, AI, or just curious about how technology is reshaping the industry, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🎥 Watch the full video episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson   SHOW NOTES: ⏳ [00:00] Introduction • Charles welcomes Dagny Lacka, founder of Flow City. • Today’s topic: How AI is transforming the digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising industry.   ⏳ [01:30] What is Digital Out-of-Home Advertising? • DOOH is modern outdoor advertising using digital billboards instead of static posters. • Ads can now be traded in real time, rather than booked in weeks-long slots. • More flexibility and precision targeting for advertisers.   ⏳ [04:15] How Flow City is Changing the Game • Flow City connects AI, foot traffic data, and ad space to help brands buy smarter and target better. • Real-time audience insights: Ads are served when the right people are present. • Example: A tech brand targeting London professionals can buy space at peak commute hours in key locations.   ⏳ [08:30] Dagny’s Journey: From Journalism to AI & Advertising • Started in TV advertising, later shifted into digital outdoor advertising. • Founded Flow City to make advertising more data-driven and accessible. • Early challenges: Moving from retail analytics to smart city-driven ad placements.   ⏳ [12:00] AI & Footfall Analytics in Advertising • Predicting audience movement in cities using AI. • Why traditional retail analytics didn’t work, but DOOH was a perfect match. • Dynamic content: Tailoring ads in real-time based on location and audience type.   ⏳ [16:30] The Pandemic Pivot: Turning Crisis into Growth • COVID-19 shut down outdoor advertising, leaving Flow City in crisis. • The tech team used the downtime to develop better automation. • Breakthrough moment: Secured direct access to premium ad networks, unlocking major growth. • New model: Clients only pay for ads when they are actually seen, reducing risk.   ⏳ [21:00] AI’s Role in Pricing & Campaign Optimization • AI helps brands find the best locations at the best prices. • Avoiding high-cost ad slots by identifying when advertising competition is lower. • Strategic ad buying: Instead of running for two weeks, brands can spread ads over months for better impact.   ⏳ [25:15] Challenger Brands vs. Big Advertisers • Big brands are slow to adopt change, while small brands use AI to disrupt the market. • Case study: A challenger brand outperformed an industry leader, which eventually went into administration. • Startups and new brands can now compete with industry giants using targeted, affordable ad placements.   ⏳ [30:00] How Flow City Works for Clients • AI analyzes audience behavior and suggests optimal ad placements. • Example: Instead of random billboards across London, the system targets a specific group repeatedly for higher impact. • Smart pricing: Ads are placed where they cost less but still reach the right people.   ⏳ [34:00] The Future of Digital Out-of-Home Advertising • 3D digital ads & transparent screens are the next big innovations. • Hyperlocal targeting: Global brands are now customizing ads per city and even per neighborhood. • AI is improving real-time engagement in advertising, making campaigns more interactive.   ⏳ [37:30] Startup Challenges & The London VC Scene • London’s VC market is risk-averse, making it harder for startups to secure funding. • Many European startups end up raising money in the US or Asia. • Flow City grew by focusing on profitability instead of chasing VC funding.   ⏳ [40:00] Final Thoughts & Closing • Flow City’s mission: Help challenger brands take market share from incumbents. • The future: Expanding to more markets, helping millions of businesses run smarter ad campaigns.

    42 min
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TechBurst Talks cuts through the noise to bring you sharp, no-BS conversations with the people actually building technology, not just hyping it. Every tech trend promises to solve the world’s toughest challenges—IoT will reshape cities, AI will change work forever, and smart cities will fix urban chaos. But why does reality so often fall short of the hype? Join host Charles Reed Anderson as he connects with industry insiders, innovators, and deep thinkers to unpack what’s really working—and what’s not. No vendor pitches. No sugar-coating. Just honest explorations of the ideas and products shaping our future. 🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. 🎥 Prefer video? Watch every episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@charlesreedanderson.

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  • Creator
    Charles Reed Anderson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    TechBurst Talks