The Next Thing Now Podcast
Welcome to The Next Thing Now—a podcast for bold thinkers and entrepreneurial spirits shaping the future of business.
Hosted by CxOs Rob Borley & Kev Smith, each episode dives into the cutting edge of innovation, exploring:
- New and Emerging Technologies – The tools and platforms redefining industries.
- Disruptive Business Ideas – Bold strategies and startups challenging the status quo.
- Trends at the Intersection – Where these forces collide to create transformative opportunities.
Tailored for CxOs, senior leaders, and ambitious professionals, The Next Thing Now delivers the inspiration, insights, and fresh ideas you need to stay ahead of the curve. With a lively, conversational tone, we make complex concepts accessible and actionable, helping change makers like you spark innovation within your organisation.
If you’re ready to embrace what’s next and turn disruption into opportunity, The Next Thing Now is your go-to source for actionable insights and forward-thinking ideas.
Why Listen?
- Stay informed about emerging trends before they become mainstream.
- Learn from real-world examples and strategies you can apply today.
- Enjoy the energy of an informal, engaging discussion tailored to high-impact decision-makers.
The future is being built every day—join us to uncover The Next Thing Now.
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- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2025
AI Agents in Financial Services
How AI Agents Are Transforming Financial Services | ProveIt x Dootrix
In this episode, we speak with Adrian Defta, founder and CEO of ProveIt, about how AI agents are revolutionising financial service…
Hope & Fear - MCP Live in Production
🎙️ Episode 011 – Hope, Hype, and Heating Engineers: Agentic AI Gets Real
In this episode of The Next Thing Now, Rob and Kev dive deep into the maturing world of agentic AI — and the quietly powerful n…
The beginning of the END of work
The conversation delves into the recent redundancies at Microsoft, exploring the implications of AI integration in the workplace and the evolving dynamics of job roles. The discussion highlights the …
Apples Shocking Big Reveal
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Jony & Sam
In this conversation, Kevin and Rob delve into the recent acquisition of Johnny Ive's design company by OpenAI, exploring the implications of this move in the context of AI technology and design.
The…
AI Update: Memo from HR
In this episode of the Next Thing Now Podcast, Ang McKenna, an award-winning head of people and culture, shares her journey in HR and the evolving landscape of workplace culture. She discusses the im…
AI enters the Era of Expereince
In this conversation, Rob details his AI lead weekend trip. He just did as he was told. And it was an interesting experience!
Rob and Kev explore the nature of AI as a predictive tool, drawing parall…
Thinking fast and building slow. Vibe Coding for Grown-ups.
Rob Borley and Kevin Smith discuss the evolution of software development.
They explore the complexities of traditional software engineering, the importance of maintaining quality and safety in softwa…
A LoRA LoRA Laughs
In this conversation, Kevin Smith and Rob Borley discuss the rapid advancements in AI technologies, focusing on the emergence of new standards such as MCP and A2A, and the implications of fine-tuning…
MCP in The Matrix
In this conversation, Rob Borley and Kevin Smith explore the rapid advancements in AI.
They discuss the implications of these technologies for creativity, the challenges faced by organisations in ado…
Kevs Dystopian AI Relationship
In this conversation, Rob and Kevin delve into the evolving landscape of AI, particularly focusing on image generation, the importance of prompt quality, and the emergence of specialised AI tools.
Th…
Rob and Kev teach AI to play Rock, Paper, Scissors
In this conversation, Rob Borley and Kev Smith discuss the rapid advancements in technology.
They explore how AI tools are transforming the workforce, the implications of quantum breakthroughs, and t…