Welcome S2/Ep5 of Conversations Worth Millions, the world's most valuable emerging technology podcastIn this episode, I have a fascinating chat with Tom Head, AKA the Web 3 Guy. Where we get into the current state of web 3, what brands can do to get involved. We talk  about trust, transparency, centralised and decentralised optionality, where we're headed, the tools and platforms being used,  and loads moreThe conscious uncoupling from Crypto Future of the metaverseHow brands can get involvedTrustTransparencyTiffanysPlatforms being usedKiller application of web 3Web 3 ROITom has a load of digital experience to share about his journey into web 3, with some practical advice for brands, where the ROI is and what the point of it all is (web 3, not life)Resources mentioned on the pod;https://opensea.iohttps://blur.iowww.niftygateway.comYou can connect with Tom on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-head-web3/Synthetic Talk to us at Synthetic about digital innovation; We work with brands on emerging tech strategy, workshops, innovation, design and UX sprints, white space finder sprints, prototypes and MVPs through to full design and build transformations on the web, in apps and on web3. New for 2023: Emerging Technology Innovation Accelerator - a one-day workshop to explore generative AI, synthetic media, web3.0, develop ideas to solve your biggest challenges, skill up your team. Book your free taster session here: https://www.syntheticagency.co/portfolio/emerging-technology-innovation-workshop/Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

DescriptionWelcome S2/Ep4 of Conversations Worth Millions, the world's most valuable emerging technology podcastIn this episode, I have a fascinating chat with chief sustainability office at Kyan, Gavin ShinfieldWe chat about being a regenerative business, what sustainability means in practice for businesses and designing effective solutions for clients and the planet. We cover;Digital carbon footprintsGreen hosting solutionsRenewable data sourcesThe ROI of sustainabilityThe impossibility of not being sustainable Hybrid workforcesGreen cryptoRobot killersGavin has a load of digital experience to share about designing planet-friendly effective solutions for clients, knows his way around the best climate tech meetups and has some strong views on the 'will robots kills us all' question. You can connect with  Gavin on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavin-shinfield-4346a314/And see his company in action here www.kyan.com Link to people, planet, pint meetup: https://small99.co.uk/people-planet-pint-sustainability-professionals-meetup/It's the most valuable 29-ish minutes of emerging tech insight you'll get this week--SyntheticTalk to us at Synthetic about digital innovation; We work with brands on emerging tech strategy, workshops, innovation, design and UX sprints, white space finder sprints, prototypes and MVPs through to full design and build transformations on the web, in apps and on web3. New for 2023: Emerging Technology Innovation Accelerator - a one-day workshop to explore generative AI, synthetic media, web3.0, develop ideas to solve your biggest challenges, skill up your team. Book your free taster session here: https://www.syntheticagency.co/portfolio/emerging-technology-innovation-workshop/Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Welcome S2/Ep22 of Conversations Worth Millions, the world's most valuable emerging technology podcastIn this episode, I have a fascinating chat with IoT expert Steve O'Brien of NewIconWe chat about the Internet of Things, how the world is becoming more programmable, GPT3, the future of humanity, information flows and lean engineering. Steve has a load of experience to share from his background in software, protocols and creativity in a value-packed conversation about the current state of play with IoT, to how brands can get involved. It's a good one, don't miss it.Find out aboutIoT and how every business should be maximising their data, opportunities and competitivenessWhy the world is now programmable GPT3 and its place in business thinkingComposable architecture principlesUnderstanding information flowCompounding effects It's the most valuable 37-ish of emerging tech insight you'll get this month. Links and where to find more information mentioned in the showConnect with Steve herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenaobrien/--SyntheticTalk to us at Synthetic about digital innovation; We work with brands on emerging tech strategy, workshops, innovation, design and UX sprints, white space finder spints, prototypes and MVPs through to full design and build transformations on the web, in apps and on web3. New for 2023: Emerging Technology Innovation Accelerator - a one-day workshop to explore generative AI, synthetic media, web3, develop ideas to solve your biggest challenges, skill up your team. Book your free taster session here: https://www.syntheticagency.co/portfolio/emerging-technology-innovation-workshop/Get more episodes of Conversations Worth Millionswww.conversationsworthmillions.comSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Welcome S2/Ep2 of Conversations Worth Millions, the worlds most valuable emerging technology podcastIn this episode I have a fascinating chat with Conversation Design expert, Wouter Slighter. We cover conversational experiences, voice, best use cases, GPT3 and even manage to get the world's worst Donald Duck impression in there. Wild.Wouter has a ton of experience in voice and chat to share, having worked within conversational UX, copywriting, building and deployment for a variety of brands and businesses.Find out aboutEarly days of conversational AI and the big changes that have happenedThe difference between voice and chat Tips for conversational successThe platforms and tools you can use for simple or complex omni-channel solutions Conversational GPT3 ideasIt's the most valuable 30 and a bit minutes of emerging tech insight you'll get today. Links and where to find more information mentioned in the showConnect with Wouter herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/woutersligter/--SyntheticTalk to us at Synthetic about digital innovation; We work with brands on emerging tech strategy, design and UX sprints , prototypes and MVPs through to full design and build transformations on the web, in apps and on web3. New for 2023: Emerging Tech Brand Accelerator - a one-day workshop to explore generative AI, synthetic media, web3, develop ideas to solve your biggest challenges, skill up your team. Book your free taster session here: https://calendly.com/synthetic/digital-chat  Get more episodes of Conversations Worth Millionswww.conversationsworthmillions.comSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Our season #2 opener is a corker. We have Martin Cookson, Director for Service Innovation at Cambridge Consultants, talking about web 3 trust, privacy and the opportunities for brands to get involved. Martin has a load of expertise to share - from his storied career in big tech, mobile and digital service innovationFind out about;How brands can use web3 to gain user trust Equitable remuneration for creatorsData ownershipThe power of communityEnergy reduction as a driver of adoptionIt's the most valuable 30 and a bit minutes of audio you'll get today. Links and where to find more information mentioned in the showCambridge Consultantshttps://www.cambridgeconsultants.comMartin's LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/martindcookson/--Talk to us at Synthetic about digital innovation; We work with brands on strategy, design and UX sprints , prototypes and MVPs through to full design and build transformations on the web, in apps and on web3. https://www.syntheticagency.coGet more episodes of Conversations Worth Millonswww.conversationsworthmillions.comSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Series #2 of Conversations Worth Millions is coming! The world's most valuable business and technology podcast is on the way. It'll be a wild ride around the cutting-edge of the Internet. We'll be speaking to  future-focussed startups, scale-ups and big tech about what the future for brands is for using emerging and new technology to make their businesses successful. There'll be ideas you can use,  ways to get involved, challenges and questions from our listeners and more.We'll be covering how Synthetic media, Intelligent automation, AI, voice & chatbot and web3 will shape all our businesses and lives.Stay tuned  Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

We've  got a fantastic guest on the latest episode - Shyamala Prayaga, product owner for Conversational AI and digital assistant at Ford Motor Co. Shyamala has a ton of voice experience to share - from her early award winning days on Amazon Alexa to her current role heading up the voice product team at Ford.Find out about The challenges of a more laid back ‘at home’ voice experiences versus in the carHandling multiple users - from commercial, ride share and ownership perspectivesPrivacy and data-  how to make sure personalisaton works in a multi-user context, givng drivers a better experience but also ensuring data is erasedPersonalisation  Should we let uses decide on the personality of their autonomous vehicle digital assistant and the challenges that come with thatFor brands, why your voice assistant should be treated as an employeeWhy she evangelises the approach 'the vehicle becomes driver, voice becomes the companion”Shyamala also give us her tips on getting started in voice, why voice design is an important skill to have and her take on creating a conversation worth billions. The most valuable 28.45 minutes of voice insights you'll get today. Links and where to find more information mentioned in the showFord Motor Co Ltdwww.ford.co.ukShyamala's twitterhttps://twitter.com/sprayagaShyamala's websitehttps://www.shyamalaprayaga.com/Digital assistant academyhttps://www.digitalassistant.academy/Openvoice networkhttps://openvoicenetwork.org/--Get more episodes of Conversations Worth Millonsat www.conversationsworthmillions.comGet emerging  tech insights https://bit.ly/emergingtechnewsGet voice and chat strategies design and build at  the worlds leadkng conversational AI agency www.syntheticagency.coSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Are Google and Amazon voice assistants fit for purpose? How do you test a voice experience? what makes truly great voice interaction? Which sectors are innovating with voice? Find out these and get loads more insights on topics like trust, conversation design and discoverability. I chat to Rich Merrett founder voice consultancy Veni Loqui, and creator of the popular Echo Dad kids skills reviews channel on YouTube. Rich has a background in education and IT, using his experience to create compelling voice experiences.  Rich also gives us an answer to our money question 'How do you great a conversation worth millions?'To find out the state of play with voice and where it's going next (and why the Muffin Man is a voice skill legend)  have a isten to the most valuable 33.43 minutes of emerging tech insight you'll get today.Get all episodes on your favourite player www.conversationsworthmillions.comGet our emerging tech newsletterhttps://bit.ly/emergingtechnewsLinks mentioned in the show;Echo dadhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX486ifjAsOrnapxT5MICugMuffin Man skillhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Muffin-Man-Interactive-Song/dp/B07P3L9RWGOpen Voice networkhttps://openvoicenetwork.org/Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Never heard of RCS? (Rich Communication Services) If you connect with your customers on mobile, you need to. Google thinks you should.Find out what it's all about with  Dave  Clark, business messaging lead at  BT. In our chat we upack the messaging landscape, how to get inolved and where the opportunities lie. Dave is an expert in all things innovation - from iOT to AI, with a big focus on helping brands roll out RCS to their customers. We go into a range of important topics around the challenges, use cases, numbers and ROI  and how RCS can be a game changer in sectors as diverse as healthcare and pizza delivery.This is a must listen, if you have even the remotest interest in how to keep communicating with your customers.Further info from the show;RCS bootcamp 2nd Dec 2020 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rcs-business-messaging-december-developer-bootcamp-with-bt-and-google-registration-127431104865 BT Smartmessaging informatkon: https://business.bt.com/products/corporate-voice/smart-messaging-for-large-business/  Detailed info and use cases for RCS: https://www.gsma.com/futurenetworks/rcs/ For more about Synthetic, conversational AI and business head over hereSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A fascinating chat with Ivana Bartoletti, author of An Artificial Revolution. We cover AI and ethics, digital servitude, bias, good and bad algorithms - and why data is more like capital than oil.Ivana is an expert in all things privacy, policy and technoloy when it comes to AI. We go into a range of important topics on gender and bias, digital sovereignty within the the current world crisis - and how AI can be used as a force for better outcomes in business and in life.has written the definitive book on AI and privacy and also co-founded the inclusive Women Leading in AI network. This is a must listen if you have even the remotest interest in where AI is going and what we need can all do as business and individuals.For more about Synthetic, conversational AI and business head over hereBookAn Artificial Revolution: On Power, Politics and AI (Mood Indigo)NetworkWomen Leading in AI networkSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

Find out why the Wizard of Oz is your best customer, how Neurodiversity can help drive user experience and whether robots really have it in for us. This is a wide ranging chat with product whisperer, Martin Gaspar - an expert in conversational AI.Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A fascinating chat with Mukuk Devichand, Executive Edtor of Voice and AI at the BBC. This is a must listen episode, where Mukul gives us the lowdown on creating the worlds firsts public service broadcast AI assistant. We cover trust, big tech, partnerships, digital publishing and discoverability - and how he BBC created a persona that was fit for the modern world. Mukul also answers the million dollar AI questionThis will be the most valuable 33 minutes you spend today. Stay tuned and enjoySynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A fascinating chat with linguist, product owner and conversational AI expert Brielle Nickoloff from Botmock.This is a must listen for anyone with even a remote interest in how to create emotive and successful voice and chat experiences. Brielle's background as a linguist (and in medicine) gives her a unique viewpoint on what makes an effective conversation. She shares her tips on breaking into the conversational space, views on how to create solid ROI and how to overcome the trickiest design challenges. Brielle also shares her views on how voice and chat should be open to all - and answers the millons dollar question.Stay tuned and enjoySynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A conversation with Andrew Lawrence, Co-founder of the Voiceflow platform. We touch on invisibible interfaces, how to get skills discovered as well as some of the best use cases. We also cover where the money is being made on voice and Andrew answers the big question - How do you create a conversation worth millions.If you have even a remote interest in how voice is changing marketing, communications, healthcare (and practically every other industry) tune in and enjoyiSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A fascinating chat with Paul and Mark from Webio. Their Conversational AI middleware platform powers some big hitters in enterprise. The show covers automation post covid, conversational return on investment and their tips on getting the best out of chat and messaging. Mark and Paul also run the  ConverCon conversational conference, so have really broad understanding of the challenge for enterprise using new technologies, and the state of play around chat vs voice as a channel for communication. A must listen.- They also have some really insightful answers to the big question 'How do you create a conversation worth millions'Stay tunedHope you find it usefulSynthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/

A wide ranging chat with expert conversational AI leader Grant Ronald - Director of  product management digital assistants & Conversational AI at tech giant Oracle. The chat covers top conversation design tips, automation and Coronavirus and the direction of trave for Oracle with Voice and Chat.Synthetic www.syntheticagency.coTwitter@roymurphyLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roymurphy/