The Pilote Podcast - In the Driver's Seat

David Fuller & Cory Smith

Navigating the changing conditions of disruptive technology with the help of expert guests. Commentary and insight on topics including blockchain, web3 and the Metaverse, gaming, marketing trends and popular culture, with a bit of sports business thrown into the mix. Hosted by David Fuller and Cory Smith Pilote. 1 - A person who operates the controls of a vehicle. Someone in the driver's seat. 2 - Done as an experiment or test before being introduced more widely. 3 - Related to the navigation of vessels in which the pilot acts as an advisor to the master of the vessel and as an expert on the local waters and their navigation. read less
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Market Power For Good and Bad
Aug 14 2023
Market Power For Good and Bad
Welcome to the Pilote podcast with David Fuller and Cory Smith. In this episode we talk about contracting and offshoring versus in-house talent. We look at changes to Zoom's terms and conditions that might let them clone you via AI. We get around to discussing the rebranding of Twitter to X and then Amazon's push to decarbonise the supply chain through market power. Show Notes & Bookmarks02:24 – What are the trends in contracting versus in-house labour, offshoring versus nearshoring and t...

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Market Power For Good and Bad
Aug 14 2023
Market Power For Good and Bad
Welcome to the Pilote podcast with David Fuller and Cory Smith. In this episode we talk about contracting and offshoring versus in-house talent. We look at changes to Zoom's terms and conditions that might let them clone you via AI. We get around to discussing the rebranding of Twitter to X and then Amazon's push to decarbonise the supply chain through market power. Show Notes & Bookmarks02:24 – What are the trends in contracting versus in-house labour, offshoring versus nearshoring and t...
Focussed Energy.
Jul 27 2023
Focussed Energy.
Welcome to a new episode of the Pill Ot podcast with David Fuller and Cory Smith. We talk about nomadic behaviour, renewable energy, building relationships and letting go of. Stuff. Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Local Heroes - Apple's Vision of Reality and the Power of Classifieds.
Jun 18 2023
Local Heroes - Apple's Vision of Reality and the Power of Classifieds.
In which David & Cory talk about Apple's new Vision Pro headset, the data in local classified ads and the global reach of Netflix. Plus - David has a new role working with Ocean Crusaders in Australia and the latest 24 Hours of Le Mans has just been run. Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Welcome to Batmania
May 31 2023
Welcome to Batmania
In which we discuss, what has happened to Twitter since Elon Musk announced his intention to buy it, the vagaries of American politics and whether AI can write a song as well as Neil Finn or Paul Kelly. Plus Dave moves to Batmania. Check back soon for show notes... Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
S02E06 - Part 2- AI is Not Coming to Take Our Jobs
May 14 2023
S02E06 - Part 2- AI is Not Coming to Take Our Jobs
This podcast episode covers a range of AI-related topics, including AutoGPT's capabilities, autonomous agents, the weaponization of personal data by Facebook and Twitter, structural unemployment, AI bias, and the impact of technology on taxi drivers. The podcast also explores the importance of exploring new experiences and how AI is like a microwave meal that will never replace fire. The episode ends with a discussion on new films and whether ChatGPT knows what it's talking about when it come...
S02E06 - Part 1 - AI is Coming to Take Our Jobs
May 14 2023
S02E06 - Part 1 - AI is Coming to Take Our Jobs
Discover the fascinating world of AI in this podcast episode. Listen to discussions on the upsides, downsides, and scary implications of having an AI copy of your own voice, how ChatGPT works, its limitations and worst implementation. Also Midjourney's improvement, AI taking jobs, and more. Shownotes & Bookmarks01:46 - What are the upsides, downsides and scary implications of having an AI copy of your own voice?03:30 - Perhaps the worst implementation of ChatGPT is Microsoft's Bing s...
City Slickers - Cory Goes to the Rodeo.
Mar 19 2023
City Slickers - Cory Goes to the Rodeo.
The one where Cory goes to the Houston Rodeo and gets a hat. Plus we talk about the Oscars and their relevance in a global media space and some new shows we are watching. Shownotes & Bookmarks01:25 - Cory goes to the Rodeo10:48 - Is pickled pizza and pickle pizza the same thing?13:21 - Mutton bustin... something to be seen to be believed. 15:50 - Cory fixes his hat envy...23:33 - Royal Melbourne Show24:31 - Okay so bigger than Wales... 29:34 - The Oscars... are they s...
Product Design for Snowflakes
Feb 26 2023
Product Design for Snowflakes
This is the Pilote Podcast with David Fuller and Cory Smith. In this episode, we review the latest batch of Superbowl ads and take a look at some changes to the business model for Meta and curious product decisions from Linkedin. Plus we chat about Sailing and Golf... The Urban Dictionary defines a snowflake as: A very sensitive person. Someone who is easily hurt or offended by the statements or actions of others. This has nothing to do with politics. Shownotes & BookmarksThe Urban Dictio...
5 Principles of Transformative Leadership
Feb 12 2023
5 Principles of Transformative Leadership
David Fuller and Cory Smith talk about technology and culture trends. In this episode, Cory outlines his 5 Principles of Transformative Leadership with a bonus 6th insight. The AI wars are about to begin and we revisit some comedy classics.Podcast Links & Show notes01:32 – The 5 Principles of Transformative Leadership by Cory Smith02:42 – Have an opportunity focussed mindset.06:45 – Understand that what one man can do, another can do10:10 – Adopt the mindset, not the behaviour14:01 – Repl...
Design Thinking and Total Experience
Jan 29 2023
Design Thinking and Total Experience
In which Cory and David talk about design thinking, revisit Total Experience, discuss the user cases for VR at exhibitions, reminisce about the GTA V Radio stations and get their heads around a new tech idea. Shownotes & Bookmarks00:44 - Design thinking is a process that puts the 'user' or consumer at the centre, by empathising with their experience. 01:22 - In Season 1, we talked about Total Experience, the idea that customer experience and employee experience are closely linked. Bu...
ChatGPT - Is it really a Search Killer?
Jan 15 2023
ChatGPT - Is it really a Search Killer?
Welcome to season 2 of the pilote Podcast. I'm David Fuller. In this episode - Cory Smith and I get around to talking about the ChatGPT AI - is it a search killer? Since recording the ChatGPT segment, I've experimented more with ChatGPT and written a kind of review in relation to ChatGPT versus search. Here's the link.Thanks for listening. New episodes of the Pilote Podcast are available on Sundays from wherever you get your podcasts. Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
2022 Review and 2023 Predictions
Dec 31 2022
2022 Review and 2023 Predictions
David Fuller & Cory Smith review some of the themes, trends and stories that defined 2022. From NFTs and Virtual Beings to quantum computing and AI. Then we look ahead to 2023 with some predictions and resolutions. Links, Bookmarks & Shownotes03:14 - Way back in January, NFTs and Crypto was the thing and then the superbowl killed it. 08:22 - If anyone is going to create engaging worlds in the metaverse, then it has to be Disney?10:26 - The 'virtuality continuum' is a concept that...
Designing for Growth
Dec 18 2022
Designing for Growth
In this episode we talk about the big business that is the Football World Cup and sports marketing, then we ponder the benefits of 'Growth Design' - is it even a thing? And we talk about some TV and Film to catch up on over the holidays. Detailed show notes & Bookmarks available soon at Pilote MediaSupport the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Digital Trends from 2022 that will continue in 2023
Dec 11 2022
Digital Trends from 2022 that will continue in 2023
Welcome back to the Pilote Podcast, I'm David Fuller. In this episode - Cory Smith and I talk about some of the trends that emerged in 2022 and whether they will continue to be part of the conversation in 2023 and beyond.The Pilote Podcast is produced by Pilote MediaSupport the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
The Metaverse & Organisational Change
Nov 27 2022
The Metaverse & Organisational Change
Welcome back to the Pilote Podcast, I'm David Fuller. In this episode, Cory Smith and I talk about organisational change and how metaverse style technologies may impact how organisations collaborate and structure each other. And... we talk about some of the shows we are watching, or will be watching as people go into various holiday seasons around the world. Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Does Social Media have a Future?
Nov 13 2022
Does Social Media have a Future?
This is the Pilote Podcast with David Fuller and Cory Smith. In this episode we ask --- Is social media past its used by date? Twitter, Tik-Tok and Meta are all trying to stay relevant in uncertain and changing times. Can they survive?Bookmarks & Show notes will be updated soon....Support the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Give the People What they Want
Nov 6 2022
Give the People What they Want
In this episode, Cory Smith and I talk about putting the customer first - from Liquid Death to Web3, are we giving the people what they want? What is the Web3 Killer App?Bookmarks & Shownotes04:12 - Reddit introduces NFTs by stealth, calling them collectable avatars and creating one of the largest NFT collections in the world. The projects is built on the Polygon chain. 05:01 - Liquid Death water in a can is now valued at $700m thanks to some old fashioned 'full-stack' marketing. Lis...
The Future of Learning
Oct 30 2022
The Future of Learning
In this episode I speak with Baz Nijjar about the 'Future of Learning' and how gaming and web3 will impact outcomes for teachers and students. Bookmarks & Shownotes00:37 - The Future Innovation Summit in Dubai featured a panel about 'The Future of Learning,'06:01 - Gamification as part of the future of learning. Gamification is a mechanism to gather data to help personalisation and determine individual outcomes. 09:43 - Gaming is different from gamification. This might include m...
Full-Stack Marketing Remix
Oct 16 2022
Full-Stack Marketing Remix
Something a bit different this week, and 'audio-book' style reading of and article written by David Fuller about 'Full-Stack' marketing and creating marketing strategies for Web3. Read the Full-Stack Marketing article hereSupport the Show.Sign Up to our Newsletter
Reality Check
Oct 9 2022
Reality Check
This week, Cory Smith and David Fuller cover a lot of ground. From Elon Musk's continuing Twitter journey to the Ultimate NFL Fan experience, Terms that are losing their meaning, Patient Experience and when 'Data Driven' doesn't mean data driven... Bookmarks & Show Notes00:54 - Elon Musk has been forced to go through with a signed contract and will buy Twitter. 02:40 - Listen to our predictions for Twitter when this all started. Also Dave's extended thoughts.03:30 - In a BONUS EPISOD...