Into The Madverse
Into The Madverse is a thought-provoking podcast that takes a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of AI and Generative AI. Hosted by industry expert Mark Venables, the series explores how these transformative technologies are reshaping industries, redefining creativity, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Featuring in-depth conversations with pioneering minds, from AI researchers and engineers to business leaders and futurists, Into The Madverse unpacks the challenges, opportunities, and ethical dilemmas of an AI-driven future. Whether you’re an industry insider or simply curious about where technology is headed, this podcast offers insightful, engaging discussions on the frontier of artificial intelligence.
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Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
What happens when your smart speaker becomes your personal shopper? Will Glynn-Jones, founder of Send Me a Sample, joins Into The Madverse to explore how voice tech, AI, and hyper-personalisation are turning the home into the next battleground for brand engagement.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Can Small Language Models outsmart their massive cousins? Informatica’s Sidd Rajagopal unpacks why the future of AI may be leaner, cleaner, and a lot more focused, from domain-specific precision to radically improved efficiency and sustainability.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode, Dwayne Johnson, Chief Local Government Officer at ICS.AI, unpacks how councils are using AI to tackle one of the UK’s most complex challenges—adult social care. From personalised assistance to predictive insights, he exposes the tension between innovation, ethics, and the irreplaceable human touch.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Johan Sundstrand - CEO and founder of Swedish-British AI and automation firm Phyron - isn’t just talking about the future, he’s building it, one automated car video at a time. In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming auto retail and why your next car dealer might be an algorithm with excellent taste.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
In this episode, Olivia Gambelin, AI ethicist and founder of Ethical Intelligence, joins me to unpack how ethics can be practically applied to the development and deployment of AI. With experience advising everyone from Fortune 500 companies to startups, Olivia shares how leaders can make better decisions by embedding ethical thinking into strategy, design, and operations. We discuss the real-world impact of responsible governance, the evolving role of ethics in innovation, and why values must be at the core of any AI system.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Stelios Constantinidis, Director of AI at MPowered Mortgages. With a strong background in computer science and machine learning. We discuss how AI is revolutionising the mortgage industry, the challenges of automating financial decision-making, and what it takes to build technology that can underwrite loans in minutes—delivering a final lending decision within one working day for 96% of customers.
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Clare Walsh, Director of Education at the Institute of Analytics and a leading voice in data analytics and AI education. We discuss real-world applications of AI in data-driven decision-making, strategies for upskilling employees, and the challenges and opportunities of ethical AI deployment.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Dom Couldwell, Head of Field Engineering at DataStax. Dom works with organisations deploying generative AI, helping them navigate the complexities of bringing AI models from development to production. We’ll be discussing the challenges that often stand in the way of successful deployment and how businesses can overcome them to harness the full potential of AI.