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The Buzz @SWARM

The Buzz @SWARM

SWARM Engineering

If you're curious about Challenge EngineeringTM and using data science, machine learning, and AI to solve challenges in the food value chain then this podcast is for you.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Buzz @SWARM episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Buzz @SWARM for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Buzz @SWARM episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

If you're curious about what it would be like to be a Quant, the invention of the q-learning algorithm, or if classifying million year old mice and vole teeth is a suitable problem for AI to solve then this podcast is for you. Our guest is Chris Watkins, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Royal Holloway, University of London but more famously known as the inventor of the Q-table algorithm that sparked the resurgence in reinforcement learning. Listen along as he and Anthony Howcroft (SWARM's CEO) talk about using reinforcement learning to solve challenges in the agri-food supply chain.

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The Buzz @SWARM - The Future of Agriculture with Aidan Connolly
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02/29/24 • 34 min

If you're curious about the future of food and agriculture, the role of technology, and the challenges and opportunities for agri businesses, then this podcast is for you.

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If you're curious about using data science and analytics to predict issues in the food value chain or how companies are using data to tackle sustainability initiatives then this podcast is for you. Our first guest is Claudia Roessler, Director at Microsoft Cloud for Industry. Listen along as she and Anthony Howcroft (SWARM's CEO) talk about sustainability and solving problems in the food value chain, using AI, data science, and machine learning.

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If you’re curious about optimizing, modernizing, or even digitizing the operational processes in your organization then you are in for a double dose today! We have Aaron Magenheim, Co-Founder of Grower’s Insight and Anthony Howcroft CEO at SWARM Engineering both talking about how they work to help you do just that, optimize, modernize, and digitize.

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The Buzz @SWARM - Can corporates survive when AI is moving so fast?
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03/25/25 • 47 min

AI isn’t just another wave of technology—it’s a tsunami, reshaping industries at breakneck speed. Corporate giants, once untouchable, are now at risk of being left behind. In this episode, SWARM’s Executive Chairman Anthony Howcroft sits down with AI strategist Kevin Gohil—an advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs—to explore why big companies struggle to move fast, how AI is changing the rules of business, and what leaders must do to survive. With bold insights, real-world examples, and a few surprising statistics, this conversation cuts through the AI hype to reveal what’s really happening inside boardrooms worldwide.

The future belongs to those who adapt—so will today’s corporate titans make the cut? Tune in to find out.

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The Buzz @SWARM - AVA, the first ever Agrifood Virtual Advisor
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03/19/24 • 16 min

If you're curious about the role of AI in agrifood, and how AVA can provide tailored recommendations, translate complex terminology into user-friendly language, and guide users through the intricacies of Challenge Engineering...then we have a great podcast for you.

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If you're curious about what makes a good leader, how diversity, equity, and inclusion play a part in executive search. And what it takes to maintain women in leadership roles. Then we have a great podcast for you today.

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If you're curious about modern artificial intelligence and machine learning in industrial IoT, then we have a great podcast for you!

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The Buzz @SWARM - Can AI save your company from a trade war?
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03/06/25 • 54 min

Tariffs, trade deficits, and geopolitical power plays—what does it all mean for global trade, and more importantly, for businesses trying to navigate it? Economist Michelle Klieger, author of The Demise of Free Trade, joins us to break down the ripple effects of trade wars, why they’re not just about politics but about the everyday products we buy, and how companies can use AI and advanced decision-making to stay ahead. We dive into real-world examples—from sofas to soybeans—and explore why businesses that embrace AI could be the ones that not only survive but thrive in a world of constant disruption.

📖 Check out Michelle’s book: The Demise of Free Trade: The U.S.-China Trade War Explained

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Buzz @SWARM have?

The Buzz @SWARM currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does The Buzz @SWARM cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning and Sustainability.

What is the most popular episode on The Buzz @SWARM?

The episode title 'AVA, the first ever Agrifood Virtual Advisor' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Buzz @SWARM?

The average episode length on The Buzz @SWARM is 41 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Buzz @SWARM released?

Episodes of The Buzz @SWARM are typically released every 111 days.

When was the first episode of The Buzz @SWARM?

The first episode of The Buzz @SWARM was released on Jan 27, 2022.

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