Best seanfiene Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 101: Pro Code on Power Platform (w/ Casey Burke and Marcel Ferreira) 27:56

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This week we go full pro code. Guests Casey Burke and Marcel Ferreira share how Power Platform is opening doors for professional developers with bring-your-own-code, generative UX, GitHub integration, and automated testing. Whether you’re a pro dev curious about low code or a maker looking to understand the deeper stack, this episode delivers techn…

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Episode 100: Looking Back but Moving Forward! 35:33

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Triple digits!!! A hundred episodes of stories, guests, governance tangents, and Ken being recognized in public for his voice. In this episode, Sean hosts a quiz show that stirs up everything from favorite guest moments to culinary metaphors, while Wendy, Jocelyn, and Ken weigh in on how the podcast has shaped adoption, security, and community. It’…

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Episode 99: Securing Data for Copilot (w/ Jen Kemmerer) 23:34

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Data security in the age of AI requires more than just basic protections. It's an ongoing, evolving challenge. In this episode, Jen Kemmerer, Senior Cloud Solution Architect specializing in data security, breaks down how organizations can manage sensitive information in the era of AI and Microsoft Purview. From the rise of AI-powered agents to tool…

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Episode 98: Traditional Automation vs AI-Powered Agents (w/ Carsten Groth) 33:00

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The automation world is shifting and Carsten Groth is here to guide you through it. In this episode, you'll learn why AI-driven automation is the next big thing and how large language models are leaving robotic process automation in the dust. From eliminating tedious tasks to integrating AI with legacy systems, Carsten’s insights will have you reth…

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Episode 97: How Customers Approach Copilot Adoption (w/ Matt Kirby) 24:06

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Rolling out Copilot across thousands of employees worldwide is no small feat. Getting people across time zones, languages, and roles to not just use it but actually embrace it? That takes real strategy. Matt Kirby from Hewlett Packard Enterprise joins us to share how they made Copilot adoption stick at enterprise scale. From live, unscripted demos …

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Episode 96: Change Management (w/ Rafsan Huseynov) 35:11

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Change is hard. Rafsan makes it make sense. IT pro, MVP, and on-the-ground change agent, Rafsan Huseynov joins us to talk about what it really takes to roll out AI and Copilot agents across a global enterprise. From dealing with shadow IT to wrangling zone strategies and tech debt, Rafsan shares practical, hard-earned advice on how to drive adoptio…

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Episode 95: Managed Governance (w/ Zohar Raz) 39:48

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Welcome to the governance glow-up. Zohar Raz breaks down what’s new in Managed Governance and how the Power Platform Admin Center is making life easier for admins across the board. We talk green zones, guardrails, and how to let employees build with freedom without opening the floodgates. Plus, what it really means to manage agents, apps, flows, an…

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Episode 94: Managed Operations (w/ Austin Laugesen) 25:33

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Pizza puffs, pipelines, and Power Platform. This one’s got it all. We’re joined by Austin Laugesen to talk Managed Operations. What is it? Why does it matter? And how can it help admins and makers work smarter without stepping on each other’s toes? From test automation to deployment flexibility to observability (yes, it’s different from visibility)…

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Episode 93: Copilot Cost Controls (w/ Amiya and Isha) 33:23

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Licensing is hot topic, but we’ve got the experts to cool it down. In this episode, we’re joined by Principal Product Managers Amiya Patra and Isha Sahni to break down how Microsoft Copilot licensing works. From free trials to PAYGO to full licenses, they unpack what you need to know about billing models, usage tracking, and upcoming tools that mak…

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Episode 92: Customer Zero 2: Managing Agents at Microsoft (w/ Aisha Hasan) 38:38

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Customer Zero 2: This Time it's Personal! Well, actually it's agents. Aisha Hasan joins the podcast to talk about how Microsoft Digital (Microsoft IT) manages Microsoft Power Platform and agents. This episode provides great insights in how Microsoft governs agents at scale and what steps we took to lead and grow innovation with incredible governanc…

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Episode 91: Microsoft Copilot Adoption (w/ Wendy and Jon) 29:46

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In this episode we chat with Wendy Haddad and Jon Butler to dive deep into the practical realities of adopting Microsoft Copilot across organizations. Drawing from their field experience with Microsoft customers, they discuss what actually works when helping your organization adopt Microsoft Copilot and common pitfalls to avoid. Listeners will gain…

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Episode 90: Wendy is Back! (w/ the whole group) 26:19

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Yay! The whole gang is here for this one! Wendy is back. Where was she? What was she doing? How did we ever manage without Wendy? This episode is special as it relates to workers learning how to incorporate generative AI into their workflows. This time, Wendy explains how she kept up and managed to get ahead with Microsoft Copilot and agents while …

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Episode 89: Dataverse in the Age of AI (w/ Julie Koesmarno) 33:23

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Want to make your data more meaningful with Copilot and agents? What are some of the patterns that organizations are using to find success when using agents? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Julie Koesmarno, Groups Program/Project(?) Manager as Julie joins the show to talk about why Dataverse is the one of the major keys to get…

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Episode 88: The Agent Cloud (w/ Nirav Shah) 32:23

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Data is a key component to the agentic future of organizations and there is so much learn and understand in order for solution developers, admins, CIOs, CEOs, and CTOs, to have a successful deployment. Luckily, Nirav Shah, CVP of BAC (the org formerly known as Dataverse) joins the podcast to talk about how agents play a critical role in how organiz…

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Episode 87: The Developer Dilemma (w/ Dave Milton) 32:39

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Microsoft Build is right around the corner and is the best place to learn about all the news around professional development. But the title of this show doesn't really scream 'PRO CODE', so what does Microsoft Power Platform have to offer pro code developers? Dave Milton joins the show to talk about the pro code development and the shift in mindset…

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Episode 86: Automating the Future: Desktop Flows & Generative AII (w/ Christy Jefson) 27:31

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In this episode of The Low Code Approach, hosts Sean Fiene and Jocelyn Panchal sit down with Christy Jefson to explore the evolving landscape of automation through desktop flows and the integration of generative AI. Together, they unpack how Power Automate is transforming repetitive tasks, what’s new in the world of RPA, and how generative AI is re…

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Episode 85: We're Chatting Agents! (w/ Mark Smith) 30:57

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In this episode, Ken, Sean, and Jocelyn sit down with industry expert Mark Smith, the NZ365 guy, to explore the current state of AI agents in the real world. They delve into the practical applications, challenges, and innovations surrounding AI agents, discussing how these intelligent systems are transforming various industries. From personal produ…

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Episode 84: What's Going on with Microsoft Copilot Studio (w/ Thomas Abel) 32:39

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Copilot and agent news is coming out all the time. How does one keep track? What's new? What's happening? Thomas Abel, Director of Product Marketing for Microsoft Copilot Studio joins Ken and Sean for a must listen episode on all the news for agents and Microsoft Copilot Studio.By Microsoft

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Episode 83: Managed Security (w/ Mihaela and Shawn) 25:11

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In this episode of The Low Code Approach, we are joined by Mihaela Blendea and Shawn Nandi to dive into the transformative world of Managed Security for Microsoft Power Platform. Discover how this suite of advanced security features is revolutionizing the way organizations protect their data, manage access, and ensure compliance in an AI-driven era…

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Episode 82: Power Naps (w/ Jocelyn Panchal) 27:08

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In this dreamy episode of The Low Code Approach, we invite you to drift into a peaceful slumber with Power Naps. Let the soothing cadence of Microsoft Learn documentation lull you into a restful night and tuck you in securely. As the moonlight dances on your window, our gentle narration will guide you through the serene landscapes of low-code devel…

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Episode 81: The Graph-father (w/ Amit Panchal) 26:25

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What is the Microsoft Graph? How can organizations use it in Microsoft Power Platform? Most likely, you're already using it and didn't know. It's a good thing we had Amit 'The Admiral' Panchal, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, join the podcast to give us all the details on the importance of the graph, where you can use it in low code solutio…

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Episode 80: Power Platform Governance Misconceptions 26:46

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Microsoft Power Platform releases new features and tools all the time. And with a constant flow of news and updates, sometimes content gets lost. What this often leads to is misconceptions of Power Platform and governance offerings. Ken, Jocelyn, and Sean chime in on how to break free from the noise, get the information you need, and debunk some mi…

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Episode 79: Dataverse Starts with Data (w/ Oleg and Prithvi) 31:43

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In this exciting episode, we sit down with Oleg Ovanesyan, Principal Product Manager, and Prithvi Khosla, Product Manager, to discuss the recently announced data workspace feature in Microsoft Dataverse. Oleg and Prithvi delve into the key aspects of the Data Workspace, including its AI-assisted mapping capabilities, seamless integration with exter…

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Episode 78: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Cube (w/ Guy in a Cube) 29:15

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In this exciting episode of the Low Code Approach, Sean, Ken, and Jocelyn are joined by special guests Patrick and Adam from Guy in a Cube. Together, they dive deep into all the latest and greatest news about Microsoft Fabric from Ignite and European FabricCon. Tune in to hear Patrick and Adam share their insights and expertise on the newest featur…

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Episode 77: To Build or To Buy (w/ Ryan Cunningham) 35:48

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2024 was a big year for Microsoft Power Platform and the story is even bigger in 2025. Who better to shepherd us into the new year than Ryan Cunningham, VP Power Platform Applications, to answer all of our questions on how agents are changing the landscape of low code solutions, how do organizations approach governance at the pace of innovation, an…

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Episode 76: Microsoft Purview and Power Platform (w/ Scott Magee) 28:22

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Microsoft Power Platform has incredible security features, but it only gets better when the rest of the Microsoft Security stack gets included. In this example, Scott Magee joins the podcast to go over why Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Power Platform is a better together story to reduce risk and increase security. Learn more about protecting your…

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Episode 75: AI is Everything (w/ Richard Riley) 20:09

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Agents are everywhere and so is Microsoft Copilot, but what does that actually mean? Luckily, Richard Riley, GM Product Marketing for Business Applications, joins the podcast to talk the difference between agents and Copilot, who gets the most out of agents, and what's next for agents. This episode is jam packed with information and value and we're…

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Episode 74: Customer Success (w/ Nick Miller) 33:59

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Customer success is a big topic and there are many paths to success for organizations using Microsoft Power Platform. In the first episode of the new year, Nick Miller, Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft talks about how to build proofs of concept, modernizing solutions, and incorporating agents and Microsoft Copilot into Power Platform so…

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Episode 73: Managed Hub in PPAC (w/ Mik Ferland) 29:21

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At Microsoft Ignite 2024 we announced managed security, managed governance, and managed operations. These three pillars show the breadth of governance and security features available across Microsoft Power Platform. Let's take a dive into the new experience with Mik Ferland, who joins us again to get us ready to utilize all these amazing new featur…

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Episode 72: The State of Power Platform Governance (w/ Ryan Jones) 34:33

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Ignite brought a bunch of great news around Microsoft Power Platform and a huge part of that was through managed security, managed governance, and managed operations. So why were these announcements so important? Hear it from the man leading the charge, Ryan Jones, Partner PM Director, Scale, at Microsoft who will go over the state of Power Platfor…

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Episode 71: Growing a Power Platform Community (w/ Uday Adhikari) 29:26

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With Microsoft Power Platform, there is strength in numbers. To get the most out of Power Platform, organizations need to build a community of champions, educators, and innovators. But how do you do this and where do you start? Uday Adhikari, Microsoft MVP, drops by the podcast to discuss his experiences and how to grow a successful Power Platform …

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Episode 70: Dataverse at Ignite 2024 (w/ Mike Bassani) 28:39

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There is so much news at Ignite, we had to have a second episode this week! Microsoft Dataverse has been showing up in all of Microsoft Power Platform and Mike Bassani is back to let us know what is new, what users can expect, and how get the most out of the newest Microsoft Dataverse announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2024. Watch Mike Bassani and J…

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Episode 69: Power Apps at Ignite 2024 (w/ Leon Welicki) 45:45

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It is Ignite week and there is so much happening! Leon Welicki, VP & CPO of Microsoft Power Apps joins the show to talk about all the amazing announcements for Power Apps. Learn about what's new and how get your hands on all the cool features! Want to watch Leon's session at Ignite, check it out here: https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK…

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Episode 68: Power Platform Well-Architected (w/ Robert Standefer and Manuela Pichler) 28:33

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What can help you design application workloads for current needs and future challenges? What will help you asses what areas of your Microsoft Power Platform needs attention and resources? What even is a workload? Robert Standefer and Manuela Pichler, creators of Power Platform Well-Architected joins the podcast to go over who is this for and how it…

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Episode 67: When Worlds Collide (w/Digestible Dynamics) 35:45

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What happens when two podcasts meetup? Well, turns out it's an awesome experience! Kenneth Johnson (KJ) and Kevin Galang from the Digestible Dynamics podcast join us to drop some knowledge on Dynamics 365, why should Power Platform customers look to Dynamics 365 and how both products are integrated and complimentary of each other. We had so much fu…

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Episode 66: Training Up on Power Platform (w/ Laura Rogers) 28:26

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Knowledge is power, and Power Platform knowledge is extra powerful. So how do share the knowledge of using Microsoft Power Platform? Training is the key, and we are lucky to have the legend, Laura Rogers join the podcast to discuss training strategies, how generative AI has changed training, and what is the best platform for delivering training con…

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Episode 65: The Economic Impact of Power Platform (w/ Ricardo Duncan) 28:37

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We love Power Platform and know that it makes a huge impact on our customers, but how can we actually measure that impact? Our good friend, Ricardo Duncan is back on the podcast to talk about the 2024 Total Economic Impact report commissioned by Microsoft with Forrester. The numbers are incredible, and Ricardo explains it all! Want to check it out …

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Episode 64: Demystifying Dataverse (w/ Oleg Ovanesyan) 28:44

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When building solutions, when should you use Microsoft Dataverse? Why would you choose Dataverse over SharePoint or SQL for your solutions? To understand the reason why your organization would benefit by using Dataverse, IT admins and solution developers need to have a better understanding of Dataverse offers. Luckily, Oleg Ovanesyan joins the podc…

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Episode 63: Custom agents in Microsoft Copilot (w/ Jeremy Thake) 32:31

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NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the September 16th moment when Microsoft rebranded copilots to agents. Jeremy Thake joins the LCA crew to talk about extensibility in Microsoft Copilot. What does this mean for pro code developers using Visual Studio Code and makers using Microsoft Copilot Studio? What is the difference with Graph connectors…

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Episode 62: Extensibility in Copilot agents (w/ Sabin Nair and Nathan Helgren) 33:26

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Microsoft Copilot has some amazing extensibility features and great customizations to take your agents further. Find out from the brains of the operation, Sabin Nair and Nathan Helgren, both from the Microsoft Dataverse team, as they talk to us about what does it mean to connect to third-party sources, how you can customize your agents with connect…

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Episode 61: Peak Performance (w/ Austin Laugesen) 28:35

12M ago28:35

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Microsoft Power Apps allows makers to rapidly build and deploy applications to help organizations modernize their business processes. But how do makers and admins ensure that their applications run efficiently and provide a great experience? We have Austin Laugesen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft join us to discuss the ways that the Power P…

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Episode 60: What's New in ALM? (w/ Casey Burke) 34:42

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Pipelines in Microsoft Power Platform has had a slew of new features released and we got the best person to tell us all about them! Casey Burke joins the podcast to talk about how Application Lifecycle Management is shaping up in Power Platform, how organizations should apply ALM, and what is the future of ALM.…

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Episode 59: The Shaping of Power Apps Studio (w/ Clay Wesener) 33:14

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Microsoft Build provided a slew of news announcements for product and feature improvements. Some of the coolest features announced were in Microsoft Power Apps Studio. Luckily, we got the man with the plan, Clay Wesener, Partner Group Product Manager, at Microsoft to tell us all about what the features are, why organizations should care, and how to…

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Episode 58: Your Data and AI Strategy (w/ Robert Bruckner) 32:49

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Get ready to elevate your AI game! Your AI experience is only as good as your data, and with Microsoft Dataverse, it gets a whole lot better! What do we mean by ‘a whole lot better’? We’ve got Robert Bruckner, CTO and VP of Microsoft Dataverse, here to break it all down. If you’re eager to supercharge your organization’s success with generative AI,…

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Episode 57: What is Project "Sophia" (w/ Julie Strauss) 39:10

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You may have heard the term 'Project Sophia' before or maybe not yet, but this amazing new business application technology from Microsoft is going to be a game changer for organizations. Julie Strauss, VP of Project Sophia joins the podcast to tell us how Project Sophia is going to take your data and knowledge further and deliver insights to move f…

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Episode 56: The Catalog Your Company Needs (w/ Derek Kwan) 26:20

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In this episode, Derek Kwan joins us as we dive deep into the innovative catalog feature in Power Platform. Join us as we explore how this powerful tool is revolutionizing the way organizations manage and distribute approved artifacts such as apps, flows, and bots. We'll discuss how the catalog enables makers to access reusable components right whe…

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Episode 55: Oh Buddy, Prompt Buddy (w/ Erik Olsson and Stuart Ridout) 34:05

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Copilot can respond with some fantastic answers to your questions, but sometimes the hardest part is asking the right questions. Well, this is where Erik Olsson and Stuart Ridout, the creators of Prompt Buddy come in to help you (and the rest of the hosts, let's be honest) build the best prompts to get the most out of Copilot. Join us as Erik and S…

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Episode 54: Thoughts from the Field (w/ John Landgrave and Chris Simmons) 42:25

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We often get asked how newly announced features are received in the real world. How are they being used, what are the improvements that are needed, and how much does John Landgrave love the work that marketing is doing for him and his peers? In this post-Build episode, Principal Technical Specialists John Landgrave and Chris Simmons join us to disc…

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Episode 53: Getting Your Approval (w/ Grant Archibald) 26:26

1y ago26:26

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Still waiting on approval for something? Sounds like that process needs to be digitized. Check out this episode where Grant Archibald, Sr. Program Manager at Microsoft walks us through the business approval kit for Microsoft Power Platform. What it is, why you need it, and what it enables your organization to do once deployed. It must be a summer c…

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Episode 52: Prompts and Knowledge (w/ Gwen Bego) 24:28

1y ago24:28

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Microsoft Copilot Studio provides so many amazing features to help bring generative AI into your applications. Sometimes it feels like we've only scratched the surface of what we can do, but Gwen Bego, GPM Power Automate/AI Builder at Microsoft, joins the podcast to talk to us about prompt plugins, adding knowledge to your copilots, and what that m…

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