Category: TCW

In this episode of The Connected Workers Podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Hsing-Hsing of ACELER8.AI discuss the transformative impact of AI on frontline workers and business operations. They explore how the company’s AI tools help breakdown information silos, overcome inefficiencies, manage disruptions, and improve decision-making through better data integration. Better data leads to better decisions that…

In this episode of the Connected Workers Podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski welcomes Sebastian Beetschen and Timon Binder, CEO and CTO of RealWear, to discuss the groundbreaking launch of the ARC-3 Smart Wearable. They delve into the innovative features of the ARC-3 that make it the easiest to use out-of-the-box industrial wearable yet thanks to its…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Susan Carlock, the dynamic COO of Murray Mentor. Susan shares her journey from being an ER nurse to co-founding an AI startup aimed at addressing the skills gap in manufacturing. The discussion delves into the importance of tacit versus explicit knowledge, and how Murray…

In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Michael Helfrich, founder and CEO of Blueforce Development Corporation, discussing the impact of dual-use military technologies on first responders and frontline workers. They explore how these technologies enhance situational awareness, dissolve data silos, and improve decision-making processes. The conversation covers various applications, including pipeline security, biometrics in healthcare, and…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski explains why he is convinced that AI’s gift to frontline workers is an exciting blue-collar renaissance.  As AI and automation reshape the job landscape, Andrew highlights how technology today augments, rather than replaces, human skills. From AI-driven training to the rise of “mixed-collar” jobs,…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski and guest David Westrom explore the past as prologue and the evolution of industrial revolutions. They focus on the transition from mechanization to the digital age. They discuss the impact of technologies like PLCs, IoT, enterprise software, and AI on manufacturing productivity. They discuss…

The manifest destiny of frontline work is the augmented frontline worker – and technology is driving this renaissance in blue collar work! For this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Dirck Schou, CEO of Taqtile, discuss the transformative impact of Taqtile’s software platform, Manifest, on frontline work. They explore how Tactile’s Manifest…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative role of Push to Talk Technology (PTT) in empowering frontline workers with AI as a cognitive companion. Joined by Vincent Higgins, CEO of Rugged Edge, they explore how this technology is revolutionizing communication and decision-making in high-risk environments. Discover how…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and James Woodall delve into the transformative impact of AI and wearable technology on the future of work. They discuss the evolution from startups to scale-ups, emphasizing the critical role sales plays in crossing the bridge to a scale-up. They highlight the unique challenges faced…

In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski delves into the transformative power of AI in reshaping industries in 2025. With insights from the MIT NANDA report, Andrew explores why 95% of generative AI pilots are failing despite significant investments. He also discusses AI’s impact on processes, workforces, and connected workforces, highlighting…