For this episode, I spoke with Oren Eini (@ayende), Founder and CEO of RavenDB and a Developer Technologies MVP, on On building a business around the open source community.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-123-with-oren-eini/…

Episode 260 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Annie Talvasto (@AnnieTalvasto), Chief Marketing Officer for VSHN AG, based in Zurich, Switzerland.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/mv…

For this episode, I spoke with Heather Cook (@heddamaven), Principal PM Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group at Microsoft, on growing and nurturing technical communities inside an organization or within the outside community.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episod…

Episode 259 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Nico De Cleyre (@NicoDeCleyre), Owner and Founder of DCraftIT, and a Managing Partner with Roboest, based in Zottegem, Belgium.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog …

For this episode, I spoke with Adam Harmetz (@AdamHarmetz), VP of Product at Microsoft, on the impacts of collaboration and AI technology on company culture.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/04/collabtalk-podcast-episode-121-with-adam-harmetz/By Christian Buckley

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including updates on Copilot, a new version of Office, updated Adoption resources, and more!You can find more information on…

Episode 258 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Nicholas Chang (@nick_cloudops), Senior Platform Engineer at Kainos, based in Birmingham, England.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvp…

For this episode, I spoke with Matt Genovese, CEO of Planorama Design, on moving beyond textbooks, from topical search to AI assisted conversations.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-119-with-matt-genovese/By Christian Buckley

Episode 257 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Massimo Crippa (@mas_que_crippa), a freelance Cloud Solution Architect with Codit, based in Milan, Italy (and sometimes France).You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https:/…

For this episode, I spoke with Melanie Hohertz, 8-time Microsoft MVP and Associate Director, Enterprise Technology at EY, on the rapid growth of Microsoft Copilot, and balancing AI innovation with unseen risks.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-118-with-melanie-hohert…

Episode 256 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, James Cook (@OfficialCookJ), Director of DevOps at Coyote Software, based in London, UK.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/mvpbuzzchat-w…

For this episode, I spoke with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi (jomantzou), Co-founder and CEO of Dextego, on improving corporate culture using AI and peer-to-peer (P2P) mentoring.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/collabtalk-podcast-episode-117-with-ioanna-mantzouridou-onasi/…

Episode 255 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Security MVP, Andrew O'Young (@AndrewOYoung), a consultant with Satalyst Pty Ltd., based in Adelaide, Australia.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/…

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on Microsoft's Project Sophia research tool, Copilot updates, and the latest industry news.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buc…

Episode 254 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Pam DeGraffenreid (@pamdegraff), a Senior Microsoft 365 Developer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, based in Louisville, Tennessee.You can also find this episode on the CollabTa…

For this episode, I spoke with Sagi Brody (@SagiBrody), Cofounder, Chief Technology and Product Officer of Opti9, about the balance between building a technology company and creating a healthy culture.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/ollabtalk-podcast-episode-115-with-sagi-brody/…

Episode 253 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Development MVP, Arjun Menon (@arjunumenon), a Solutions Architect for Tata Consultancy Services, based in Bengaluru, India.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleypl…

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including community content for SharePoint and OneDrive, Microsoft's expansion of Copilot licensing with Copilot Pro, and mo…

Episode 252 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Aidan Finn (@joe_elway), the CEO and Managing Director at Cloud Mechanix, and a Principal Consultant, Microsoft Azure at Innofactor Norge, based in Enfield, Ireland.You can also find this epis…

For this episode, I spoke with Alex Doyle (@alexdoyle), Vice President Product Management, Verizon Business Group, on the evolution of Unified Communications, Verizon's approach to UC, and the future of the UC space.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/02/collabtalk-podcast-episode-113-with-alex-doy…

Episode 251 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Wim Matthyssen (@wmatthyssen), an Azure Technical Advisor & Trainer at Proximus, based in Antwerp, Belgium.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://buckleyplanet.com/20…

Episode 250 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Azure MVP, Daniel Neumann (@neumanndaniel), a Senior Staff Software Engineer at LeanIX, based in Bonn, Germany.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2024/…

For this episode, I spoke with JB Benjamin (@jbwb2020), Founder and CEO of Kryotech, on how technology is transforming our world, and the challenges and opportunities that this represents.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2024/01/collabtalk-podcast-episode-112-with-jb-benjamin.html…

Episode 249 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP, Kevin Griffin (@1kevgriff), VP and Board Member of the .Net Foundation, based in Chesapeake, Virginia.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buck…

For this episode, I spoke with Rob Solomon, co-founder of DIMO, a user-owned IoT platform that allows drivers to collect and share their vehicle data, on building apps and services that compete on their merits, not on access to gated distribution channels.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2024/01/…

Episode 248 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow M365 Apps & Services MVP, Matti Paukkonen (@mpaukkon), a Cloud Advisor with Tahto, based in Kuopio, Northern Savonia, Finland.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.b…

For this episode, I spoke with Nima Gardideh (@ngardideh), co-founder, president, and CTO of Pearmill, on optimizing creative production to achieve company objectives.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2024/01/collabtalk-podcast-episode-110-with-nima-gardideh.html…

Episode 247 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP, Davide Bellone (@BelloneDavide), a Senior Backend Developer (.NET) at Avanade, based in Turin, Italy.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckl…

For this episode, I spoke with Josh Simons (@josh_simons_), Founder and CEO of Vampr, and CEO of Jaxsta, about his experience building the Vampr social network for musicians and creatives. You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2024/012/collabtalk-podcast-episode-106-with-josh-simons.html…

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including the SharePoint Premium and SharePoint Embedded announcements, Microsoft Teams updates, and more community news.You…

Episode 246 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Shane Young (@shanescows), a Power Apps Guru at PowerApps911, and the founder and principal consultant at Bold Zebras, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.You can also find this episode …

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on our 1st look at Copilot for Microsoft 365, and the latest news surrounding OpenAI.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckl…

Episode 245 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 MVP, Andrew Connell (@andrewconnell), an independent consultant, instructor, and Founder of Voitanos LLC, based in St. Johns, Florida.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https:/…

For this episode, I spoke with Joel Stevenson, CEO at Boston-based Yesware, about boosting your productivity in your day-to-day interactions with customers.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/12/collabtalk-podcast-episode-106-with-joel-stevenson.html…

Episode 244 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Developer Technologies MVP, David McCarter (@realDotNetDave), a freelance consultant and the Host for Rockin' The Code World with dotNetDave hosted on C-SharpCorner.com., based in San Diego, California.Y…

For this episode, I spoke with Brian Gerstner, President of White Label IQ, on Creating Digital Dominance: How to Deliver Exceptional Online Experiences that Set You Apart.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/12/collabtalk-podcast-episode-104-with-brian-gerstner.html…

For this episode, I spoke with CEO of Audio Design Desk, CEO of mobile and desktop app builder Makr.ai, and President of Foundation Films, on the topic of the role of music in content creation.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-104-with-gabriel-cowan.html…

Episode 243 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Tanya Henderson (@TanyaTessTeam), Founder, CEO, and Senior Software Architect with TESS Team, based in Park City, Utah.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at …

For this episode, I spoke with Norm Young (@stormin_30), Microsoft MVP and Sr. Strategic Consultant at AvePoint, as part of our monthly discussion of Insights and Automation, where we focused on the Copilot hype cycle, preparing for Copilot, and the latest news surrounding OpenAI.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.b…

Episode 242 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow M365 MVP, Melanie Hohertz, Enterprise Technology Global Content Lead, Associate Director at EY, based in Minneapolis, MN. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckl…

For this episode, I spoke with Rob May (@RobMay), Founder and CEO at BrandGuard and Angel Investor, on the topic of the potential and challenges of generative AI, and the role of AI in efficient content creation.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabtalk-podcast-episode-102-with-rob-may.…

Episode 241 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and fellow M365 MVP, Eric "The SharePoint Cowboy" Shupps (@eshupps), the founder and President of Apptigent, based in Fort Worth, Texas.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.bu…

For this episode, I spoke with Kirsty Dawe (@KirstyDawe1), CEO for leading B2B website personalization software company, UK-based Webeo, on the topic of driving business productivity and collaboration through website optimization and personalizationYou can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/11/collabt…

Episode 240 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and (now former) Developer Technologies MVP, Brandon Minnick (@TheCodeTraveler), a Senior Developer Advocate for.NET, MAUI and Xamarin at AWS, based in Napa, California.You can also find this episode on the …

For this episode, I spoke with Sean McDonough (@spmcdonough), a Sr. Solution Architect and Consultant with Akumina and Microsoft MVP, and Geoff Varosky (@gvaro), a senior architect at Insight, about the latest Microsoft News, including Copilot GA (general availability), Microsoft quarterly financials and competitive situation, the SharePoint Brandi…

Episode 239 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and M365 Apps & Services MVP, Teresa Cyrus (@TRACCreations4E), Founder and Training Consultant with TRACCreations4E LLC, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blo…

For this episode, I spoke with Carolyn Ward MD, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, on the ethics of AI in health data management.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-99-with-tory-gray.htmlBy Christian Buckley

Episode 238 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and (dual) Azure and Data Platform MVP, Denny Cherry (@mrdenny), the Owner and Principal Consultant for Denny Cherry & Associates Consulting (DCAC), based in Oceanside, California.You can also find this epis…

For this episode, I spoke with Carolyn Ward MD, Director of Clinical Strategy at Particle Health, on the ethics of AI in health data management.You can find more information on my guest on my blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2023/10/collabtalk-podcast-episode-98-with-carolyn-ward.htmlBy Christian Buckley

Episode 237 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Business Applications MVP, Matt Jimison (@mjimison), Head of Intelligent Solutions & Microsoft 365 Apps at Takeda, based in Brownsburg, Indiana. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at h…