Realities Remixed

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From the award‑winning team behind Cloud Realities, Realities Remixed explores what happens when people, culture, industry, and technology collide, because real breakthroughs rarely come from technology alone. In each episode, hosts Dave Chapman, Esmee van de Giessen, and Rob Kernahan dig beneath the surface of innovation to understand what’s truly shifting. They speak with leaders, practitioners, vendors and thinkers across industries to explore how technology reshapes human behaviour, organisational culture, and society, for better and sometimes for worse. Web - https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/cloud-realities-podcast/ Email - realitiesremixed@capgemini.com

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July 23, 2026Episode 2191 hr 28 min

RR018 Reflections on Season 5, what we loved, learned and the responsibility we have as Tech leaders today

Dave, Esmee, Rob and Marcel wrap up an incredible Season 5, reflecting on the biggest technology trends, the most memorable conversations, and the fantastic guests who joined us along the way. From AI and cybersecurity to quantum computing and digital transformation, it’s been a season full of insights, innovation, and inspiration. Thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for being part of the Realities Remixed journey. We wish you a fantastic summer and look forward to bringing you even more thought-provoking conversations when we return in September for Season 6! TLDR 00:27 – Season 5 reflections and key trends 02:38 – Summer observations and random interruptions 05:01 – From Cloud Realities to Realities Remixed 08:05 – Winning 3 Global Marketing Awards 10:50 – Esmee’s journey and what’s next 14:05 – Technology trends revisited 15:20 – Cybersecurity and investment challenges 18:34 – Scaling AI beyond pilots 25:41 – The reality of business transformation 33:35 – AI governance, agents, ethics, and the future of work 47:00 – Knowledge retention and collaboration 49:20 – Hardware innovation for AI 51:17 – Macro trends and standout guests 57:45 – Digital sovereignty and resilience 1:08:00 – Why systems thinking must change 1:12:00 – The Octopus Organisation 1:18:24 – Summer plans and what’s ahead Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

July 16, 2026Episode 21848 min

RR017: Engineering the impossible with quantum computing, Jonathan Owens, GE Vernova

Quantum materials discovery shows how quantum computing can create real value in industry by working alongside AI, advanced computing, and experiments to better understand materials, improve decision-making, and accelerate innovation at scale, ultimately helping deliver practical, measurable progress for the energy transition. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by co-host and quantum expert Phalgun Lolur, together with Jonathan Owens, Senior Scientist in Computational Materials Physics at GE Vernova to explore how quantum computing could reshape materials discovery and why that matters for the future of energy. TLDR 00:00 – Introduction 01:50 – Hang out: The wet-bulb thermometer 03:20 – Dig in: Technology Convergence and the Link to Quantum 11:30 – Conversation with Jonathan Owens 44:26 – Exciting to see how the quantum landscape matures and the magic wand for magnetism Guest Jonathan Owens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-r-owens-phd/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Co-host Phalgun Lolur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phalgun-lolur/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

July 9, 2026Episode 21758 min

RRSP04 The state of Life Sciences, pt 4 - The future of health and better patient outcomes with Thorsten Rall, Capgemini

Life sciences are at a turning point, where scientific innovation, regulatory pressure, and patient expectations collide with unprecedented advances in data, AI, and digital platforms. IT is no longer a supporting function but a critical driver of how therapies are discovered, developed, scaled, and delivered safely and at speed. This week, Dave and Rob wrap up our State of Life Sciences mini-series with Thorsten Rall, Global Industry Lead for Life Sciences at Capgemini and together, they connect the dots across the series, exploring how AI, data and innovation are accelerating drug discovery, transforming med tech, modernising manufacturing and improving patient outcomes, all built on a strong digital foundation. TLDR 00:27 – Introduction and conclusion of the Life Sciences mini-series 02:16 – Key insights and lessons from the previous episodes on the Life Sciences landscape 21:18 – Building resilient, efficient and future-ready operations 34:35 – Creating integrated, patient-centric healthcare experiences 43:15 – Why the Digital Core is the foundation for transformation and innovation 53:21 – Final reflections: the future of Life Sciences and the key takeaways 54:53 – Weekend BBQs, Thorsten's daughter's theatre performance, and the role of R&D Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ with co-host Thorsten Rall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsten-alexander-rall-b232185/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

July 2, 2026Episode 21653 min

RRSP03 The state of Life Sciences, pt 3 - Reimagining MedTech, where devices meet digital platforms with Predrag Angelovski, Healthcare Informatics at Philips

Life sciences are at a critical inflection point, where scientific innovation, regulatory demands, and patient expectations converge with advances in data and artificial intelligence, positioning IT as a central driver of faster and more effective drug discovery and clinical development. This week, Dave and Rob continue with part 3 off the Life Sciences mini-series with Predrag Angelovski, VP, CTO at Healthcare Informatics at Philips to exploring how MedTech products are more and more becoming connected platforms, combining hardware, software and services. TLDR 00:21 – Introduction with co-host Thorsten Rall 01:00 – Hang out: Esmee joins and Rob is lost at a train station 03:00 – Dig in: Life Sciences mini-series, Part 3 04:57 – Conversation with Predrag Angelovski 50:56 – Travelling to Europe, agents vs. agentic, and the age of intelligence Guest Predrag Angelovski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/predrag-angelovski/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

June 25, 2026Episode 21554 min

RR016 The new resilience imperative for CxOs with Benjamin Trump, SRA & Cedrick Moriggi, co-found the CCRO network under the UNDRR

Resilience is the recognition that in today’s highly interconnected and unpredictable world, disruption cannot always be anticipated or prevented and therefore requires a shift from traditional risk avoidance toward designing systems that can absorb shocks, adapt in real time, and recover quickly, ultimately emerging stronger and turning uncertainty into a source of advantage. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Benjamin Trump, President Society for Risk Analysis and Cedrick Moriggi, Chief Resilience Officer and co-found the CCRO network under the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction , to explore what resilience means in a world shaped by systemic risk, fragile supply chains, climate shocks, cyber threats and human decision-making. TLDR 00:30 – Introduction 01:29 – Hang out: Heatwave weather and the perfect pub temperature 03:18 – Dig in: What is resilience, and how do you deal with it? 10:35 – Conversation with Benjamin Trump and Cedrick Moriggi 48:32 – Ben is a writer and Cedrick teaches children Guest Benjamin Trump: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-trump-ba062523/ Cedrick Moriggi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedrickmoriggi/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

June 18, 2026Episode 21447 min

RRSP02 The state of Life Sciences, pt 2 - How AI relates to human life and longevity with Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov, Insilico Medicine

Life sciences are at a critical inflection point, where scientific innovation, regulatory demands, and patient expectations converge with advances in data and artificial intelligence, positioning IT as a central driver of faster and more effective drug discovery and clinical development. This week, Dave and Rob continue with part 2 off the Life Sciences mini-series with Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine to exploring how drug discovery and clinical development can become faster and more effective, and the role of AI in that process. TLDR 00:40 – Introduction 01:00 – Hang out: Kill Bill Vol. 1 & 2 03:07 – Dig in: Life Sciences mini-series, Part 2 06:43 – Conversation with Dr Alex Zhavoronkov 42:12 – The future of AI in drug discovery and a new paradigm for pharma Guest Dr. Alex Zhavoronkov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhavoronkov/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

June 11, 2026Episode 2131 hr 6 min

RR015 Innovation isn’t a funding problem with Andre Loeskrug Petri, JEDI part 2

Innovation isn’t about funding, it’s about how organisations are built and led. Progress comes from cutting bureaucracy, empowering mission-led teams, and asking the right questions to unlock bold breakthroughs. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob are joined again by André Loesekrug-Pietri, Chair and Scientific Director of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative (JEDI, Europe’s ARPA) to explore how Europe can turn moonshot ambitions into reality by building the right people, culture and operating models for future-shaping organisations. TLDR 00:41 – Introduction 01:14 – Hang out: Esmee returns and the missing API has been found! 05:14 – Dig in: Staying in step with global innovation 12:57 – Conversation with André Loesekrug-Pietri 1:02:26 – Roland Garros tennis, and unlocking creative energy Guest Andre Loeskrug-Petri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrepietri / X: @eurojedi www.jedi.foundation Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

June 4, 2026Episode 21252 min

RRSP01 The state of Life Sciences, pt 1 - The world, challenges and future of Life Sciences with Thorsten Rall, Capgemini

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech. Life sciences are at a turning point, where scientific innovation, regulatory pressure, and patient expectations collide with unprecedented advances in data, AI, and digital platforms. IT is no longer a supporting function but a critical driver of how therapies are discovered, developed, scaled, and delivered safely and at speed. This week, Dave and Rob kick off the Life Sciences mini‑series with Thorsten Rall, Global Industry Lead for Life Sciences at Capgemini, to exploring the current state of the sector, the key themes shaping the episodes ahead, and what it takes to drive better patient outcomes. TLDR 00:30 – Introduction to Life Sciences and co‑host Thorsten Rall 04:37 – Hang‑out: Navigating Waterloo Station 07:50 – Deep dive with Thorsten Rall into the Life Sciences landscape 28:03 - What are the main challenges in the sector and main themes 45:31 – BBQ season is starting Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ with co-host Thorsten Rall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thorsten-alexander-rall-b232185/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

May 28, 2026Episode 21153 min

RR014 The world is on fast-forward but leadership isn't with Dex Hunter-Torricke, The Center for Tomorrow

Realities Remixed, formerly known as Cloud Realities, launches a new season exploring the intersection of people, culture, industry and tech. Today’s most pressing challenges arise from the collision of rapid technological change with deepening economic inequality, weakening democratic systems, geopolitical instability and accelerating climate pressure, leaving world leaders wrestling with how to govern and solve these deeply interconnected crises. This week, Dave, Esmee and Rob are joined by Dex Hunter-Torricke, Founder & President The Center for Tomorrow to explore how tech can solve world macro issues. TLDR 00:33 – Introduction 00:40 – Hang out: The Boys on Amazon Prime final episode (spoilers) 06:02 – Dig in: How to solve world macro issues? 07:45 – Conversation with Dex Hunter-Torricke 44:52 – Writing a book and meeting world leaders Guest Dex Hunter-Torricke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextb/ https://www.centerfortomorrow.com/ Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini

May 21, 2026Episode 2101 hr 5 min

RR013 Starting your own AI company with Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen and Tijn van Daelen, One Horizon AI

Starting an AI company is all about spotting a real problem and using AI to solve it in a smarter, faster way than what’s out there today. It’s less about having the perfect idea and more about starting focused, learning fast, and building something people actually want. This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob are joined by Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen and Tijn van Daelen, founders of One Horizon AI , to explore what it really takes to start and build an AI‑native company TLDR 00:32 – Introduction 00:55 – Hang out: Why Dutch names can be a real tongue-twister 02:00 – Dig in: Exploring how an AI-native culture fits with human-to-human interaction 13:35 – Deep dive with Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen and Tijn van Daelen 1:01:54 – Following AI: Bloopers, reflections, and field hockey with the kids Guest Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nieuwegiessen/ Tijn van Daelen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijn-van-daelen-495986131/ Open source repo: https://github.com/onehorizonai/ink Hosts Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Esmee van de Giessen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmeevandegiessen/ Rob Kernahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kernahan/ Production Marcel van der Burg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-vd-burg/ Dave Chapman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chapmandr/ Sound Ben Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-corbett-3b6a11135/ Louis Corbett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-corbett-087250264/ 'Realities Remixed' is an original podcast from Capgemini