DeepRec.AI - The Leadership Lab Podcast

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The DeepRec.AI Leadership Lab brings together a community of founders, innovators and Deep Tech enthusiasts to decode the future of cutting-edge technology. Our aim is to spotlight thought leaders, provide a platform for honest and open discussion, and grow a thriving network of talented tech professionals. Diversity of thought is needed to nurture digital bravery and help us solve the most complex problems in the DeepTech landscape. Our community is a place for sharing experiences, exploring new projects, and learning how to use DeepTech to build the leading-edge systems of tomorrow. Whether you’re developing the brains of the next best self-driving cars, or you’re working on an AI that predicts disasters, the future is in our hands, and we want to help you create it. If you want to join our community and make an impact of your own, get in touch today, we’d love to hear from you: www.deeprec.ai. We are part of Trinnovo Group, a global recruitment and advisory business. As a certified B Corp, Trinnovo Group joins a growing network of impact-driven organisations that put people and the planet over profit. With an unwavering focus on DEI, our service is strengthened by our communities.

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December 30, 2025Episode 1925 min

Earth Observed | Episode 19 | Boosting SME Logistics Profits with AI

In the final (for now) episode of the Earth Observed podcast, we dive into the fast-evolving world of logistics with Selby Cary, co-founder and Head of Product and Engineering at Mapify. Selby unpacks how AI is transforming logistics from spreadsheet-driven guesswork into intelligent, visual operations to help small and medium-sized businesses unlock hidden profit and reduce costly downtime.From the inspiration behind Mapify to its role as a powerful asset-management platform, the conversation explores why user experience is critical in high-pressure logistics environments and how smarter mapping can drive real business growth.A big thank you for Selby for joining us! And most of all, thank you to everyone who has tuned in, listened, and supported the Earth Observed podcast. This may be the final episode for now, but the conversations, and the curiosity, continue.As always, please get in touch with Sam Warwick directly if you're looking for specialist hiring support in geospatial, earth data, or infra: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

December 24, 2025Episode 1836 min

Earth Observed | Episode 18: The Future of AI for Earth Observation

In this Christmas eve special of the Earth Observed Podcast, Sam Warwick sits down with Samuel Barrett, AI Research Engineer at LGND, to explore why Earth observation is on the brink of a true transformation, not just another incremental upgrade. Together, they dive into a field that needs a fundamental rethink if it’s to keep pace with the scale and complexity of today’s environmental challenges.Tune in for: How foundation models are reshaping environmental intelligenceThe role of generative AI in understanding complex Earth systemsMoving beyond maps to knowledge and insightWhy embeddings are key to unlocking large-scale Earth dataWhat the future holds for the next generation of Earth observation professionalsThank you for joining us Samuel Barrett! As always, reach out to Sam Warwick directly for specialised hiring support across geospatial, earth data, and infra: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

December 18, 2025Episode 1757 min

Earth Observed | Episode 17 | Reducing Friction Between EO Providers

Earth Observed returns with a brand-new episode! We had the pleasure of catching up with the brilliant Kevin Bullock, Head of Partnerships over at Development Seed, an engineering and product company that's accelerating the application of Earth data to solve the world's biggest challenges. We took a deep dive into all things earth observation, including the evolving definition of impact, AI toolkits, the value of open data accessibility, and so much more. A huge thank you to Kevin for joining us on Earth Observed!As always, please contact Sam Warwick at DeepRec.ai directly for all your geospatial and earth data hiring needs: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai.Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

December 11, 2025Episode 1634 min

Earth Observed | Episode 16 | Accelerating Space Data, with Stefan Amberger

In this episode of the Earth Observed podcast, DeepRec.ai had the great pleasure of catching up with Stefan Amberger, Co-Founder and CEO of Tilebox, a next-generation space data and Earth observation platform designed to reimagine how we manage, process, and distribute satellite imagery at scale.Tune in to catch Stefan's expert insights into all things deep tech, including architectural hurdles, workflow orchestration, cloud trends, the implications of vendor lock-in, and more. As always, contact your host and DeepRec.ai's resident geospatial and earth data recruitment specialist if you're interested in appearing on the podcast or hiring the best talent on the market: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

December 4, 2025Episode 1540 min

Earth Observed | Episode 15 | Insuring the Future: Unlocking Capital for Carbon Markets, with Bilal Hussein

🎧 We’re live! In the latest episode of the Earth Observed podcast, host Sam Warwick sits down with Bilal Hussein, co-founder and CEO at Artio, the startup building the world’s first early-stage carbon insurance product just as the market hits a critical inflexion point.They unpack why risk is choking off finance to promising climate projects, how insurance can unlock billions in stalled capital, and the role of AI-driven risk modelling in giving investors the confidence to move faster.Bilal shares his journey from Bloomberg ESG and carbon ratings to founding Arteo, the importance of geospatial intelligence and earth observation in underwriting, and why community-led wildfire risk analysis is essential for protecting places like Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons.If you care about the future of carbon markets, climate finance, or how insurance quietly underpins breakthrough climate solutions, this conversation is a must-listen.Interested in appearing on the podcast? Whether have a story to share or talent to hire, Sam Warwick is your go-to. Drop him a message directly here: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

December 2, 2025Episode 1433 min

Earth Observed | Episode 14 | De-Risking Renewables with Long-Range Forecasting

In this episode of The Earth Observed Podcast, host Sam Warwick sits down with Gerard Castro Castillo and Tyler Anderson of Nebbo, the innovators pushing long-range weather forecasting into the renewable-energy frontier. Together, they unpack the art and science behind sub-seasonal and seasonal prediction, explore why getting the long view on weather is so hard, and dig into how big tech’s growing presence is reshaping the forecast landscape. The conversation spotlights Nebbo’s distinctive role in the clean-energy market and its bold vision for what smarter, more dependable weather insights can unlock in the fight against climate change.As always, if you're interested in appearing on the podcast, learning more about the shape of the geospatial market, or you'd like to connect with the best talent out there, reach out to Sam Warwick directly: sam.warwick@deepre.ai.Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

November 19, 2025Episode 1334 min

Earth Observed | Episode 13 | Climate, Product & Physical Risk, with Sam Wilks

Episode 13 is live! This week, we welcome Sam Wilks to the Earth Observed podcast, a seasoned product leader and former CTO with a 10-year track record of successfully taking complex, enterprise products from ideation to launch to growth. Sam is the Head of Product at VIDA, the leading software for infrastructure investors to assess climate risks, track their impact, and meet reporting requirements. As always, please reach out to your host and resident Geospatial and Earth Data recruitment specialist, Sam Warwick, for all your hiring and podcasting needs: Sam.warwick@deeprec.ai.Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

November 13, 2025Episode 1229 min

Earth Observed | Episode 12 | Philippe Raisin: Climate De-Risked

In this episode, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick had the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Raisin, Co-Founder and CTO of VIDA, a company focused on future-proofing infrastructure against the risks of climate change - and a company Sam has worked very closely with over the past few years. Tune in for expert insights on: - Progress in the fight against climate change- The story and mission behind VIDA- How VIDA leverages Geospatial Data- Opportunities for AI to improve climate risk dataAs always, if you're interested in sharing your story on the podcast, joining the community, or hiring the best talent the geospatial and earth data space has to offer, reach out to Sam directly: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai.Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

October 30, 2025Episode 1142 min

Earth Observed | Episode 11 | Felix Geremus: Synthetic Data Breaking Barriers in EO

In this episode of the Earth Observed Podcast, Sam Warwick had the pleasure of interviewing Felix Geremus, CTO and Co-Founder of Another Earth, a startup focused on creating synthetic data for Earth Observation. Felix shares his unique journey from visual effects to geospatial technology, discussing the role of synthetic data in training AI models, the vision behind Another Earth, and the impact they aim to make on climate change and society. From Guardians of the Galaxy to generating galaxies of data here on Earth, Felix's story is one of creativity and innovation. Tune in to learn about the future of EO. As always, if you have a story to share or talent to hire, you can contact Sam Warwick directly: sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Check out the amazing work from Another Earth here: https://anotherearth.ai/Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog

October 23, 2025Episode 1033 min

Earth Observed | Episode 10 | Mike Spaeth: Mapping Minds – Where Geospatial Meets AI Education

In this episode of the Earth Observed Podcast, DeepRec.ai's Sam Warwick sits down with Mike Spaeth, Global VP at the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute, to explore the transformative power of AI in the geospatial industry. They delve into the intersection of AI and Earth Observation, discussing how these technologies are reshaping industries and the importance of making them accessible to all. From AI's role in education to its potential to democratize data, Mike shares insights from his extensive experience with global tech giants and his vision for an AI-driven future. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into our daily lives.Have a tech story to share? If you'd like to appear on the podcast, contact Sam Warwick directly: Sam.warwick@deeprec.ai. Discover more insights: https://www.deeprec.ai/blog