Episode 1- Unlocking the Power of AI and Automation with Kayla Rohde and Kim Congleton
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Weekend Power Platform: Stories of Innovation and Creation</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Step inside the world of Power Platform innovation. Weekend Power Platform brings you conversations with developers, makers, and industry leaders who are building meaningful solutions with Power Platform, Power BI, business applications, and modern AI tools.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Each episode delivers story-driven insights and practical guidance on automation, data analysis, app development, and the techniques that drive real results. Discover emerging tools and approaches, learn from hands-on experiences, and meet the real people behind the breakthroughs.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Every episode concludes with a weekend challenge, your invitation to experiment, learn, and expand your skills through hands-on projects.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Build small. Learn big. Share the spark.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Weekend Power Platform: Stories of Innovation and Creation</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Step inside the world of Power Platform innovation. Weekend Power Platform brings you conversations with developers, makers, and industry leaders who are building meaningful solutions with Power Platform, Power BI, business applications, and modern AI tools.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Each episode delivers story-driven insights and practical guidance on automation, data analysis, app development, and the techniques that drive real results. Discover emerging tools and approaches, learn from hands-on experiences, and meet the real people behind the breakthroughs.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Every episode concludes with a weekend challenge, your invitation to experiment, learn, and expand your skills through hands-on projects.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Build small. Learn big. Share the spark.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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