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Plugged In

Plugged In

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Episodes

30

Latest episode

Jul 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Plugged In dives deep into the ever-evolving world of technology with a special emphasis on how it intersects with our daily lives, businesses, and the broader society. Guided by Mark Sephton, a globally renowned personal mentor to entrepreneurs and a passionate technophile, this podcast unravels the complexities of the tech world, offering listeners insights that are both profound and practical. With Mark's rich experience, having interviewed over 4,500 individuals across various platforms, expect to embark on a journey of discovery, innovation, and digital mastery.

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July 27, 2026Episode 3019 min

Broc TenHouten on Solving AI's Power Crisis Without Rebuilding the Grid

Intrinsic Power co-founder and CEO Broc TenHouten explains why AI data centers are leaving significant electrical capacity unused. He shares how predictive power management, energy storage, and retrofit-ready hardware can help operators expand computing capacity without waiting years for new grid connections.

July 27, 2026Episode 2924 min

Ethan Bull on Why Hourly Billing Undervalues High-Level Executive Support

ProAssisting co-founder Ethan Bull explains why executive support should be priced around access, judgment, and outcomes rather than minutes worked. He also shares how a streamlined fractional business model can create value without adding unnecessary operational complexity.

July 20, 2026Episode 2825 min

Bradley Skaggs on Building Brands That AI Cannot Imitate

Skaggs Creative co-founder Bradley Skaggs explains why strong brands are built from the inside out. He shares how leaders can use AI for research and exploration without sacrificing the judgment, clarity, and human character that make a brand distinctive.

July 9, 2026Episode 2720 min

John Mulder on the Hidden Biomarkers of Aging

Diagnoptics Technologies CEO John Mulder explains why traditional health metrics often miss long-term metabolic damage. He shares how AGE scanning can reveal hidden tissue stress and help people make earlier, more personalized lifestyle changes.

June 2, 2026Episode 2623 min

Anthony Vinci Is Teaching Companies to Think Like Intelligence Agencies

Anthony Vinci, founder of Vico and author of The Fourth Intelligence Revolution, explains why companies drowning in data need better intelligence, not just more automation. Drawing on his background in intelligence, investing, and technology leadership, he explores how AI can help organizations forecast risk, challenge assumptions, and make faster strategic decisions. The conversation looks at trust, culture, human judgment, and why the future of AI may depend on treating it less like software and more like a teammate.

April 27, 2026Episode 2535 min

Tan Chrissis Is Building AI That Doesn't Tell You What to Think

In this episode, Tan Chrissis shares how he's rethinking artificial intelligence as a tool for human reflection rather than simple output. The conversation explores Cognitive Verse, a platform designed to help users process thoughts, emotions, and performance data in a more meaningful way. It's a look at what AI might become when the goal shifts from productivity to self-understanding.

February 23, 2026Episode 2433 min

Greg Whalen on Engineering Trust Into the Future of AI

Mark welcomes Greg Whalen, CTO of Prove AI, to explore what it really takes to move generative AI from impressive demos to trusted, production-ready systems. They unpack why observability, telemetry, and operational governance are now essential for scaling AI safely, and what engineering leaders must prioritize to keep AI reliable over the long term.

January 28, 2026Episode 2318 min

How Saleem Shaik Sees AI Rewriting the Rules for Modern Business

In this episode, Saleem Shaik explores how AI is reshaping competition, productivity, and decision-making for modern businesses of all sizes. Drawing from real-world experience, he breaks down where AI delivers immediate impact, why small teams now move faster than ever, and how to use these tools as practical assistants rather than replacements. The conversation offers a grounded look at what smart AI adoption actually looks like today and what will separate high-performing businesses in the years ahead.

November 17, 2025Episode 2218 min

Tim Seward Is Redefining Electric Ride Culture Through Design

Electric mobility has its innovators, but few have shaped a true riding culture the way Tim Seward has. In this episode, the ONYX Motors chief design officer reveals how a designer's obsession, a rider's instinct, and a skateboarder's community ethos built one of the most distinctive EV brands on the road. This conversation is a deep dive into performance, identity, and why the future of two-wheel electric design is as emotional as it is technical.

October 29, 2025Episode 2123 min

Inside Antony Bream's Rebellion Against Lazy Tech Sales

Antony Bream doesn't preach disruption, he dissects the mess beneath it: the bad data, the empty "AI-powered" hype, and the human chaos driving modern sales. In Revenue Realism, he unpacks why automation has stripped the soul out of selling and how founders can rebuild it with truth, timing, and empathy. It's part data science, part therapy, a brutally honest look at how to sell smarter in an age that's forgotten how to listen.

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