Category: tcw
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19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders | Ep 49
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Title: 19 Lives Lost in Minutes: How One Tragedy Sparked Satellite Tech That Could Save the Next Generation of First Responders Summary:In this powerful episode, Andrew speaks with Rod Goossen, founder and CEO of RoGo, about the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire that killed 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots due…
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How ASSP & Avetta Are Unleashing a Thousand Dreams for Frontline Workers by Transforming Safety Culture from Abstract to Actionable | Ep 49
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform Summary:In this inspiring episode, Andrew opens with the powerful truth that “a healthy person has a thousand dreams — a sick or injured one has only one.” Joined by Linda Tapp of the American Society for Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Wyatt Bradbury of Avetta, he explores how the…
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Smartglasses and AI Insights from Kris Kolo | Ep 46
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:Explore the transformative impact of AI, XR, and wearables on frontline workers, with insights from industry expert Kris Kolo, former Global Executive Director of VR AR Association. Discover how smart glasses and AI are enhancing safety, productivity, and safety in logistics, manufacturing, and beyond. Show Links: Brought to…
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Tech Talks from the Frontier: How AI-Driven Hardware Prototyping Will Transform Frontline Work | Ep 45
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and Rama Oruganti discuss the democratization of innovation in technology, particularly in hardware. They explore the challenges of pilot purgatory, the importance of champions in technology adoption, and the future of edge computing and AI. The conversation emphasizes…
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All My AI Needs is a Nice, Functional, Data Lakehouse | Ep 44
Sponsored by TeamViewer – The Digital Workplace Platform SUMMARY:In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski dives into the revolutionary role of AI at the edge—what it means for worker safety, operational efficiency, and organizational intelligence. Discover how data lake house architectures unify raw and structured information, enabling real-time insights that empower frontline teams while reducing costly silos. You’ll…
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Amii – An AI Institute Focused on Artificial Intelligence For Good & For All | Ep 43
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski welcomes Trevor Lamson from the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). They discuss Amii’s origins, its role in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in Canada, and its alignment with the national AI strategy. Trevor highlights Amii’s focus on research, literacy training, and commercialization,…
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Cognitive Companions on the Job | Yan Simard, Kognitiv Spark | Ep 42
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Yan Simard, CEO of Kognitiv Spark, about the evolution of mixed reality technology and its application in the oil and gas industry. They discuss the importance of cognitive companions for frontline workers, the challenges of knowledge transfer in an aging workforce, and…
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Generational Improvement in Gas Detection for Oil and Gas | Ep 41
In this episode, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Ian Rogoff, CEO of NevadaNano, about their groundbreaking disruptive and versatile gas detection technology. These intrinsically safe, highly accurate MEMs-based sensors are extremely low-power, require no calibration, and resist poisoning. They discuss the company’s strategic pivots, the technology behind their MPS sensor technology, and its applications in various industries,…
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OpsMate AI Is Transforming Manufacturing & Empowering Frontline Workers with Agentic AI | Ep 40
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski interviews Howard Heppelmann, co-founder and CEO of OpsMate AI. They discuss the transformative impact of agentic AI on manufacturing operations, the challenges of traditional software in unique factory environments, and the importance of capturing tribal knowledge from experienced workers. Howard emphasizes the need for trust…
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A Connected Workers’ Christmas | Ep 39
🎄 Dive into the magic of the season with our special holiday edition of the Connected Workers podcast! Discover how cutting-edge technology is transforming Santa’s North Pole operations, making toy production and global deliveries smarter and safer. From AI mentors to smart glasses, see how innovations showcased on this podcast help all the good little…
