AI Talk is the podcast for anyone who wants to shape Artificial Intelligence — not just follow it.
Host Stephan Lendi speaks with top Swiss voices from technology, business, science, and policy to explore how AI is transforming our world. From real-world use cases to ethical challenges, the conversations dive deep – always with a focus on impact, trust, and people. Together with co-host Dalith Steiger-Gablinger of SwissCognitive, AI Talk delivers sharp perspectives and meaningful dialogue for a global innovation audience.
Topics: AI strategy, robotics, leadership, ethics, education, economy, regulation, startups & scaleups
From Switzerland – with global relevance.
Powered by Newbury Media & Swiss Cognitive
Supported by Swiss ICT and Innovation Zurich
About Innovation Zurich
Innovation Zurich is your gateway to Zurich’s innovation landscape. Meet the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future – and see why the Canton of Zurich is a top location for tech, science, and entrepreneurship in Europe: innovation.zuerich (https://innovation.zuerich)
Shaping the Future of AI – With SwissCognitive’s Dalith Steiger-Gablinger
Dalith Steiger-Gablinger discusses SwissCognitive's role in fostering meaningful AI strategies for companies by prioritizing people, culture, and collaboration, in an interview with Stephan Lendi.
5 Jun 2025
The Rise of AI Agents: IBM’s Vision for a New Digital Workforce
IBM's Markus Danhel discusses the rise of AI agents as digital collaborators with autonomy, exploring IBM’s vision for hybrid AI architectures with Stephan Lendi and Dalith Steiger-Gablinger in this interview.
28 May 2025
Backing AI Startups: What Investors Really Look For
SICTIC President Dr. Thomas Dübendorfer discusses the critical factors that make AI startups attractive to investors, including market timing and founder credibility, in an interview with Dalith Steiger-Gablinger.
22 May 2025
Is AI Hiring or Replacing? Talent Trends in a Shifting Market
Guest: Klaus Fuchs, Founder & CEO of Rockstar.jobs
Is AI really taking jobs – or is it just changing who gets hired?In this episode of AI Talk, we speak with Klaus Fuchs, founder and CEO of Rockstar.jobs, about the evolving job market in tech. With fewer job openings, a noticeable shift from junior to senior roles, and growing questions about AI’s impact on employment, this is a moment of reckoning for hiring and talent strategies.Together with co-host Dalith Steiger-Gablinger, we explore how companies are redefining their hiring priorities, why generalist skills and adaptability are more important than ever, and what professionals need to focus on next.We also dive into how recruiters and companies can future-proof their workforce in the age of automation, and why the conversation isn’t about fear – but preparation.
In this episode:
What the hiring data reveals about AI’s impact on jobs
How job requirements are shifting in tech and beyond
The drop in junior roles and rise of senior-focused recruitment
Skills that matter most now – and why adaptability is key
Advice for talent leaders navigating an uncertain market
Host: Stephan Lendi | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/slendi)
Co-Host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalith-steiger/)
Powered by Newbury Media & Swiss Cognitive
Supported by Swiss ICT and Innovation Zurich
About Innovation Zurich
Innovation Zurich is your gateway to Zurich’s innovation landscape. Meet the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future – and see why the Canton of Zurich is a top location for tech, science, and entrepreneurship in Europe: innovation.zuerich (https://innovation.zuerich)
About swissICT
swissICT is Switzerland’s largest ICT association, connecting users, providers, and individuals across the tech ecosystem. Since 1955, it has supported the digital development of Switzerland through networking, knowledge sharing, and policy engagement. swissict.ch (http://www.swissict.ch)
15 May 2025
Robots on Subscription: Rethinking Automation for SMEs
Guest: Nimrod Malinas, CEO & Co-Founder of Robonnement
Co-host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger
Host: Stephan Lendi
How do you bring advanced robotics to businesses that thought they couldn’t afford it? In this episode of AI Talk, we meet Nimrod Malinas, the Swiss-Israeli founder behind Robonnement, a startup that offers robots as a subscription service. With a bold RaaS (Robots-as-a-Service) model, Robonnement helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access automation without massive upfront costs.Together with co-host Dalith Steiger-Gablinger, we explore how Robonnement deploys flexible, modular robots in industries like manufacturing, food service, and logistics – and how automation can be democratized without overwhelming smaller businesses.From appearing on TV shows to landing on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nimrod shares what it takes to change how people think about robots, scale a startup across Europe, and tackle the labor shortage with tech.
In this episode:
What is Robonnement and how does the subscription model work?
Challenges of selling robotics to SMEs
Why simplicity and service are key to RaaS
Insights from scaling operations in Switzerland and Germany
What the future of work and automation looks like – beyond the factory floor
8 May 2025
Designing Intelligence: How Artifact Builds AI Products That Actually Work
(https://artifact.swiss/team/michael-wegmuller/)Designing Intelligence: How Artifact Builds AI Products That Actually Work
Guest: Michael Wegmüller, Co-Founder of Artifact
Co-host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger
Host: Stephan Lendi
What makes a good AI product actually work in the real world? It’s not just about models and infrastructure – it’s about interfaces, intuition, and end-to-end product thinking. In this episode of AI Talk, we delve into Artifact, a fast-growing startup from Switzerland that's helping the next generation of teams turn AI into practical, daily-use tools. We speak to co-founder Michael Wegmüller about what makes AI useful, what most teams still get wrong – and how to build products that go beyond hype.
We discuss:
What Artifact does and the problems they are solving
The difference between building AI models and building AI products
Why UX and integration are often more important than model performance
Examples of AI in action: Artifact success stories
Advice for startups and corporates: What to focus on next
Tune in to gain insights into building AI products that truly deliver value.
7 May 2025
Robert MacKenzie – Scaling Robots with Purpose
Robert MacKenzie – Scaling Robots with Purpose
Language: English
How do you scale from a robotic prototype to 200+ autonomous machines working across the globe? In this episode, we talk to Robert MacKenzie, former CPO & CTO of ANYbotics, about what it takes to turn complex AI-powered technology into real-world impact — from industrial stair-climbing robots to fully autonomous inspection systems. Together with co-host Dalith Steiger-Gablinger, we explore AI, mobility, scaling deep tech companies, and what it means to lead at the intersection of people, product, and purpose.
Topics include:
✅ Robotics & AI in the field
✅ ANYmal’s industrial journey
✅ Product leadership in scale-ups
✅ Purpose-driven innovation
✅ The future of autonomous systems
Host: Stephan Lendi
Co-Host: Dalith Steiger-Gablinger
Powered by Newbury Media & Swiss Cognitive
Supported by Swiss ICT and Innovation Zurich
About Innovation Zurich
Innovation Zurich is your gateway to Zurich’s innovation landscape. Meet the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future – and see why the Canton of Zurich is a top location for tech, science, and entrepreneurship in Europe: innovation.zuerich (https://innovation.zuerich)
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