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Inspiring Tech Leaders

Inspiring Tech Leaders

By: Dave Roberts
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Inspiring Tech Leaders is a technology leadership podcast hosted by Dave Roberts, featuring in-depth conversations with senior tech leaders from across the industry. Each episode explores real-world leadership experiences, career journeys, and practical advice to help the next generation of technology professionals succeed.

The podcast also reviews and breaks down the latest technologies across artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT, examining how emerging trends are reshaping organisations, careers, and leadership strategies.

- More insights, show notes, and resources at: https://www.priceroberts.com
- Email: engage@priceroberts.com
- Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveroberts/

Whether you’re a CIO, CDO, CTO, IT Manager, Digital Leader, or aspiring Tech Professional, Inspiring Tech Leaders delivers actionable leadership insights, technology analysis, and inspiration to help you grow, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing tech landscape.

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Episodes
  • Open AI Announces Ads for ChatGPT – What You Need to Know!
    Jan 19 2026

    The recent announcement that ChatGPT will begin showing advertisements marks a significant, yet pragmatic, evolution in the AI monetisation landscape. This move directly addresses the immense financial and computational costs of maintaining and advancing Generative AI at scale.

    In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore the key implications for Tech Leaders and the broader industry:

    💡 The Financial Imperative – Explore the reported $1.4 trillion infrastructure commitment and how advertising provides a sustainable model to support the free tier, ensuring wider AI accessibility.

    💡 The Responsible Approach - Examine OpenAI's stated principles, including Answer Independence and Conversation Privacy, as well as the debate on whether these safeguards are sufficient to maintain user trust and mitigate the risk of AI Bias.

    💡 The User Experience Trade-Off - Analyse the new two-tiered system (ad-free for paid users, ad-supported for free) and what this means for the future quality and utility of Digital Assistants.

    What is your take? Is this a necessary step for AI sustainability, or a compromise of the technology's original vision?

    Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | All major podcast platforms

    Send me a message

    Start building your thought leadership portfolio today with INSPO. Wherever you are in your professional journey, whether you're just starting out or well established, you have knowledge, experience, and perspectives worth sharing. Showcase your thinking, connect through ideas, and make your voice part of something bigger at INSPO - https://www.inspo.expert/

    Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI
    Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Support the show

    I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 90 countries and 1,300+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes.

    For further information visit -

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    9 mins
  • Why Human-Centric AI is the Key to Long-term Business Value
    Jan 12 2026

    Are your AI initiatives stalling?

    Many organisations focus on the tech, but the real secret to success lies in people and culture.

    In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I explore why Human-Centric AI is the key to long-term business value. I discuss why AI adoption isn't just about technology, but about changing how work gets done, decision-making, and even professional identity.

    Key takeaways from this episode:

    💡 Why successful AI programs are always business-led, not technology-led.

    💡 Thinking of AI as a colleague, not just a tool, and fostering psychological safety.

    💡 The importance of an inclusive, human-centric AI strategy that augments human judgment.

    💡 Why leadership behaviour and clear governance are pivotal for successful adoption.

    Don't let your AI efforts fall short. Tune in to understand how to build resilient, inclusive cultures ready for the future of tech.

    Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | All major podcast platforms

    Send me a message

    Start building your thought leadership portfolio today with INSPO. Wherever you are in your professional journey, whether you're just starting out or well established, you have knowledge, experience, and perspectives worth sharing. Showcase your thinking, connect through ideas, and make your voice part of something bigger at INSPO - https://www.inspo.expert/

    Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI
    Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Support the show

    I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 90 countries and 1,300+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes.

    For further information visit -

    https://priceroberts.com/Podcast/

    https://priceroberts.com

    www.inspiringtechleaders.com

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    12 mins
  • Google Smart Glasses 2026 Relaunch - How AI and Wearable Tech Are Transforming the Future of Personal Computing
    Jan 5 2026

    Remember Google Glass? It was a futuristic vision that arrived a decade too early. Now, Google is planning a 2026 relaunch, and this time, everything has changed.

    In this episode of the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast, I discuss the relaunch of this technology, but this isn't just a reboot; it's a complete transformation powered by AI and a new, critical focus on wearability.

    In this episode I explore:

    💡 Why the original 2013 version failed (price, awkwardness, social acceptance)

    💡 How AI is turning smart glasses into a contextual assistant, not just a screen

    💡 The fierce competition from Meta (Ray-Ban) and the crucial role of fashion and design

    💡 The biggest challenge: Will we ever fully accept wearable cameras and microphones?

    Smart glasses are poised to become the next serious frontier in personal computing. Do you think Google's second attempt will succeed, or will privacy concerns hold back the mass adoption of smart glasses?

    Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | All major podcast platforms

    Send me a message

    Start building your thought leadership portfolio today with INSPO. Wherever you are in your professional journey, whether you're just starting out or well established, you have knowledge, experience, and perspectives worth sharing. Showcase your thinking, connect through ideas, and make your voice part of something bigger at INSPO - https://www.inspo.expert/

    Everyday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AI
    Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.

    Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

    Support the show

    I’m truly honoured that the Inspiring Tech Leaders podcast is now reaching listeners in over 90 countries and 1,300+ cities worldwide. Thank you for your continued support! If you’d enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe to ensure you're notified about future episodes.

    For further information visit -

    https://priceroberts.com/Podcast/

    https://priceroberts.com

    www.inspiringtechleaders.com

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    8 mins
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