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We kicked off FY25 with the launch of No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners, an exciting new podcast designed for partners who want to learn from the inspiring stories of their peers. Now, by popular demand, we’re back with Season 2!
Season 1 focused on how our Microsoft Copilots are already transforming businesses. In Season 2, we’re building on that momentum, diving even deeper into AI innovation across industries.
What’s new in Season 2
Season 2 features in-depth conversations with some of the brilliant minds behind AI transformations across key industries—from financial services to education, healthcare, retail, and more. Join hosts Helane Cohen and Fede Pacheco as they showcase the success that Microsoft Partner of the Year winners and finalists have found and ask them questions like:
- What is a milestone achieved in this industry that seemed impossible just a few years ago?
- What is something that hasn’t been solved yet, but they expect to see happen in the near future?
- What is the role of Security in this industry?
- What advice do they have for anyone looking to innovate in this industry?
Take a break
Need a breather from all the emails, meetings, and presentations? Connect on the go to get invaluable insights from industry experts and their inspiring stories. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve or searching for practical AI solutions, you won’t want to miss these latest episodes.
Subscribe today to listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts:
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Season 2 episodes
The first two episodes of our second season are available now, with new episodes coming out every two weeks:
| Episode | Featured Guests | Available |
| Open Innovation Is Crucial for AI + Unveiling the Industry Series! | Dr. Henry Chesbrough, the pioneer behind the concept of Open Innovation -and- Pam Salzer, Sr. Director for Microsoft’s Industry GTM Team |
Now |
| [AI in Finance] Zafin is revolutionizing product and pricing in banking | Chris Dickin, EVP of Global Partner Strategy at Zafin -and- Ryan Blakely, Microsoft FSI GTM Lead |
Now |
| [AI in Education] Territorium helps 160,000 students in Costa Rica advance their careers every year | Guillermo Elizondo, CEO and co-founder of Territorium -and- Brooke Daniel and Rob Curtin, Microsoft EDU Leads |
October 23 |
| [AI in Healthcare] 3Cloud unlocks massive potential to improve patient lives through data analytics | Dan Rodriguez, CMO of 3Cloud -and- AJ Nolte, Microsoft HLS GTM Lead |
November 6 |
| [AI in Retail] Avanade is empowering workers to automate and personalize their customer’s experience | Rob Want, Industry Director at Avanade -and- Ricardo Belmar, Microsoft RCPG GTM Lead |
November 20 |
| More episodes to come on Energy, Sustainability, and State & Local Government | ||
We hope you enjoy listening to No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners and are as excited as we are by what’s happening in the world of AI and industry innovation. Look for updates in our weekly Top Stories blog as new episodes are released and, if you haven’t already, subscribe today!
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