Ingenuity Amplified is a fast-paced series of conversations with intelligent people who care about, well...people. The twist is our human-centric podcast is hosted by AI entrepreneurs who are experts in digital transformation.
Join host Steve Warne and Contextere founders Carl Byers and Gabe Batstone for a monthly dive into the Future of Work, Industry 4.0 and AI with global thought leaders, technology experts and people you didn’t even know you should know. Our goal is that you'll leave every episode with at least one new idea or the inspiration that causes you to do something different.
27) Blue Collar AI: Where the Next Trillion Dollars of Value Will Be Created
In this episode, Contextere founder Gabe Batstone talks about what’s New with Contextere including:- iMAPLE: Big announcement next month at the AIAC Summit in Ottawa — more very soon.- ABB: Great work underway in the EU, with a focus on the DrivePilot opportunity.- On the road: Halifax for DEFSEC, followed by Germany for SPS.- We’re hiring: Lots of positions available; smart, driven people are always welcome.
We also get into:
- Canada's opportunity to lead, how commercialization matters more than research.- The biggest AI opportunity over the next decade may be on factory floors, military bases, energy facilities, and field service operations.- Advancing the ABB DrivePilot opportunity and building brand leadership around Blue Collar AI- The Global AI Race Has Changed: The conversation is shifting from model races to sovereignty, adoption, trust, and execution.- AI Sovereignty: Nations are increasingly treating AI as strategic infrastructure.- The question is shifting from “Can AI do this?” to “Should AI do this, and how do we trust it?”
7 Jul 2026
26) AI is Everywhere in 2026
In this episode, Carl Byers and Gabe Batstone explore how AI is evolving to help organizations cut through information overload and deliver the right insights at the right time.The discussion includes Contextere's recent momentum, including ongoing collaboration with ABB, a win in New York City, and a preview of an exciting announcement coming this fall involving Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The group also weighs in on Canada's new "AI for All" policy, the rise of vertical AI, and the growing importance of AI in defence and other mission-critical industries.
7 Apr 2026
25) AI, Geopolitics & Defence: Why It All Matters Right Now
In this episode, Contextere Founder Gabe Batstone says there's so much going on with AI and geopolitics that it's having a derivative impact on defence, the defence industrial strategy, and the modernization of procurement. Gabe also touches on recent travels, including time in New York, and what those conversations reveal about where things are heading on both sides of the border. Plus, as Gabe preps for a trip to Finland, he takes a look at what’s happening with ABB and why Europe continues to be a hub for innovation, investment, and industrial momentum.
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