What does it take to lead a telecom revolution — from the infrastructure beneath our feet to the intelligence in our hands? In this final episode of Season 10, recorded live at MWC in Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts explores how AI is being deployed by leaders at the forefront of the telecom industry. First, Matt is joined by Ankur Kapoor, Chief Network Officer at T-Mobile, and Nir Hollander, GM & Divisional President of Amdocs. They unpack how T-Mobile’s industry-leading spectrum strategy h...
May 15, 2025•39 min•Season 10Ep. 10
Today’s marketplace demands more than just strategy—it calls for adaptability, creativity, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies. In this episode from MWC in Barcelona, Matthew Roberts sits down with three remarkable women who are leading transformation across tech, brand, and finance. First, Sarah Roberts, Group CMO at Boldyn, shares her journey from psychology to global marketing leader. She discusses the evolving role of the CMO, the importance of initiatives like the GSMA CMO Cir...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 9
What does it take to digitally empower an entire nation – and secure it at scale? At MWC Barcelona 2025, Matthew Roberts investigates how teams across Globe Telecom are unlocking the full potential of AI. First, Matt and co-host Gil Rosen, CMO at Amdocs, are joined by Anton Reynaldo Bonifacio, Chief AI Officer and Chief Information Security Officer. Anton shares his journey into this unique dual role and offers his perspective on the future of AI leadership. He also breaks down how Globe is buil...
May 01, 2025•55 min•Season 10Ep. 8
Can any brand become a mobile provider? That’s the question Matthew Roberts explores at MWC Barcelona 2025, as he sits down with two industry leaders who are reshaping traditional telecom models through Amdocs’ ConnectX—or as some might call it, “telco in a box.” First, Matt is joined by Stephanie Ormston, Head of Commercial and Product at AT&T’s MVNX Ecosystem. Together, they unpack what mobile virtual network experiences (MVNX) are, how they differ from traditional MVNOs, and why they’re o...
Apr 24, 2025•51 min•Season 10Ep. 7
Partnerships like these are powering the next generation of AI tools, insights, and capabilities in telecom. The conversation continues from MWC Barcelona 2025 as Amdocs host, Matthew Roberts, sits down with key partners to explore how AI is transforming the telecommunications industry. First up, Matt and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs welcome Chris Penrose, Global Head of Business Development for Telecom at Nvidia. Together, they unpack the powerful implications of the Amdocs–Nvidia partnership an...
Apr 17, 2025•55 min•Season 10Ep. 6
As AI keeps evolving, so do the big questions around it! In this episode, Matthew Roberts is live from MWC Barcelona to continue the AI investigation. First, Matt is joined by Amdocs colleague Roy Sgan-Cohen and Anil Jain, Global Managing Director for Strategic Industries at Google Cloud. Highlighting the importance of partnerships between organizations like Amdocs and Google, Anil explains how collaborations like these allow the rich data within the telecom space to be fully leveraged in new an...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Calling all Marketeers! If you're ready to hear what’s next for marketing from one of the industry’s best, this episode is for you. Join Matthew Roberts as he celebrates a major milestone: the 100th episode of The Great Indoors! Matt is joined by co-host and Amdocs CMO, Gil Rosen, for a conversation with Lara Dewar , CMO at GSMA. Set against the buzzing backdrop of MWC, the trio dives into why this has been the most ambitious year for the event yet, from bold programming on geopolitics and suppl...
Apr 03, 2025•23 min•Season 10Ep. 4
What happens when technology levels the playing field—when education, innovation, and opportunity become more accessible than ever before? For many, AI is that transformative force, acting as the Great Equalizer across industries. Live from MWC Barcelona, host Matthew Roberts is joined by Tomer Gingold from Amdocs and Hesham Fahmy, Chief Information Officer at TELUS, to explore AI’s ever-evolving impact. Hesham kicks things off by breaking down TELUS’s transformation from a traditional telecom c...
Mar 27, 2025•35 min•Season 10Ep. 3
AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but one thing is clear—no single company can do it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of innovation, and in this episode live from MWC 2025, get ready to dive into two powerful partnerships that are reshaping the future of telecom. First, Matthew Roberts and Avishai Sharlin from Amdocs sit down with Chivas Nambiar, General Manager of Telco at AWS, to explore how Amdocs and AWS are working together to solve Telco’s biggest challenges. From...
Mar 20, 2025•58 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Verizon is a company that needs no introduction, as with over 140 million subscribers, it continues to push the boundaries of connectivity and innovation. Live from MWC Barcelona 2025, Matthew Roberts sits down with two of the company’s leaders for an exclusive look at the future of IoT and AI. First, he speaks with Ragu Masilamany from Amdocs and Shamik Basu , VP of Strategic Connectivity at Verizon, to explore how 5G is transforming the Internet of Things. They dive into the evolution of IoT, ...
Mar 13, 2025•52 min•Season 10Ep. 1
It’s the season finale of The Great Indoors! In this final episode, Randi Zuckerberg returns for a fascinating discussion about AI’s growing impact on the human experience. From LLMs helping you navigate your dating life to AI’s potential to create music that generates its own fandom, Randi and Matt explore the unexpected ways this technology is transforming areas that once required a uniquely human touch. Diving into the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, they examine AI’s role as ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 10
Sports have a unique way of drawing us in, making us feel the full weight of every victory and defeat. That emotional rollercoaster is what makes sports so powerful, fostering some of the most passionate fan bases in the world. In this episode, Nick Stevens , host, writer, and producer for WEEI Sports Radio Network, joins Matt Roberts to explore the deep connection between sports and storytelling. A lifelong Boston sports fan, Nick reflects on the city’s legendary teams and why a true journey re...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Narratives are everywhere. From Pride and Prejudice to TikTok, from business strategies to bedtime stories—storytelling is the invisible thread that connects us all. We dive into the timeless power of storytelling with creative writer, Poppy Hollingworth. From ancient literature to modern-day marketing, Poppy breaks down the key elements that make a great story and how narratives shape our world. She explores the seven core story structures, the role of emotion in storytelling, and how businesse...
Feb 06, 2025•59 min•Season 9Ep. 8
When you don't use a muscle or a skill, it's a well-known fact that atrophy inevitably sets in. To improve oneself, an active effort must be made to ensure progress. But what happens with the advent of AI, designed to make things easier? What implications will this have on the cognitive processes that require continuous refinement? In this thought-provoking episode of The Great Indoors, host Matthew Roberts speaks with renowned author and philosopher, Charles Eisenstein, about the evolving role ...
Jan 30, 2025•53 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Alignment is the cornerstone of a successful company, touching every aspect from the business plan, to the product, to the marketing. A cohesive narrative is what separates the good from the great, and no one understands this better than Chris Hare , founder of The Storied Future . In this episode, Chris joins Matt to unpack the transformative power of storytelling in business. Drawing from his experience with global tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, Chris shares how his time in the industr...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Ever heard the saying, "You are the company you keep"? It’s true, friends, tastes, and styles all reflect our unique cultural subscriptions. Culture is a dominating factor in how we show up every day, a phenomenon deeply understood by Marcus Collins , a marketing expert and cultural scholar. On this episode of The Great Indoors, Marcus dives into the impact of culture and how its influence goes deeper than points pulled from demographic data. Unpacking the relationship between culture and human ...
Jan 16, 2025•56 min•Season 9Ep. 5
What does the future of knowledge look like in the age of generative AI? In this episode, strategist, author, and Outthinker founder Kaihan Krippendorff , joins Matthew Roberts to explore the transformative journey of knowledge in an AI-powered world. Together, they unpack how large language models (LLMs) are reshaping how we process, share, and act on information. Uncover how AI is poised to revolutionize storytelling, enabling businesses to craft hyper-personalized narratives that connect like...
Jan 09, 2025•53 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Trust is the hallmark of a meaningful relationship—personal or professional. Without it, disconnection and detachment can take hold, often with serious consequences. For Geoff Hollingworth , Chief Marketing Officer at Rakuten Symphony, building trust in today’s fast-paced digital world isn’t just a goal, it’s a mission. In this episode, Geoff joins Matt to explore how companies in the digital space can foster trust with consumers and the transformative impact this can have on business. Drawing o...
Dec 19, 2024•53 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Ever wonder what makes a story truly unforgettable? How do the best storytellers capture your attention and never let go? In this episode, marketing guru, entrepreneur, advisor, and bestselling author David Meerman Scott joins Matt for a riveting conversation on how storytelling is the backbone of successful marketing. David doesn’t hold back as he shares how the pandemic and a transformative 26-day hike helped him hit pause, reflect on his career, and redefine his approach to marketing. Learn a...
Dec 12, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Back and better than ever, it's the premiere episode of the Great Indoors Season 9! Diving deep into generative AI and its profound impact on media is guest Doug Shapiro from Boston Consulting Group. Pulling on over 30 years of industry experience, Doug unpacks technology’s immeasurable influence on Hollywood, from the early disruption fueled by companies like Netflix and YouTube to today’s rapid innovation. He pinpoints where the bar for AI in media really is and delves into topics like skeuomo...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 1
After eight captivating seasons, 150 inspiring guests, and countless miles traveled across the globe, The Great Indoors is back for an exhilarating 9th season! Fueled by bold inquiry, this podcast has ventured to the edges of curiosity, sparking thought-provoking dialogue and meaningful discovery. This season, the journey continues with deeper conversations and fresh perspectives as Matt and Larisa lead us into an exciting new chapter. At its core lies an open invitation to you. Together, we'll ...
Nov 28, 2024•3 min0
In the Season 8 finale of The Great Indoors, Matt hosts Cameron Coursey, Vice President of Connected Solutions at AT&T, and Anton Monk, Former CTO at Viasat. Cameron and Matt explore the realm of IoT and its evolution with the advent of 5G and Generative AI technology. They also delve into the existing barriers within the IoT landscape and how they can be overcome. Next, Matt speaks to Anton Monk all about the future of satellite technology. Matt dives into the convergence of satellite and c...
May 09, 2024•49 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Matt Roberts welcomes three guests in this exciting episode of The Great Indoors! First, he sits down with Federico Karrer, Head of Digital Life Services at CKH Innovations Opportunities Development at Hutchison Whampoa (Europe) Limited. They discuss the digital service marketplace, and how it optimizes user experience and retention. Next Matt speaks with Illya Polshakov, Chief New Business Streams Officer at Kyivstar. Kyivstar is a Ukranian telecommunications company, and they discuss recoverin...
May 02, 2024•51 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Join host Matt Roberts in insightful conversations with industry experts on the forefront of data and AI innovation. In the first segment, Matt is joined by Matt Dugan, EVP for Data at AT&T, as they delve into the complexities and potentials of big data utilization. They explore the challenges companies face in harnessing vast amounts of information effectively, and discuss the potential of Generative AI in structuring and contextualizing data. In the second segment, Matt welcomes Don Tirsel...
Apr 25, 2024•50 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Welcome back to MWC Barcelona! Today Matt is joined by guest host Gil Rosen to interview Iris Meijer, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Verizon Business. They discuss Verizon’s B2B offerings and marketing strategies, the ways in which Generative AI is changing the telecom landscape, and dive into Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at Verizon and beyond. To continue the FWA conversation, Matt is joined by Chris Antlitz, Telecom Principal Analyst at TBR. They discuss FWA as a scalable use case of ...
Apr 18, 2024•52 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Join host Matt Roberts as he takes listeners on a journey spanning from the Philippines to the United States and all the way to Kazakhstan. First up, Matt and guest host Gil Rosen delve into the world of solving societal challenges beyond connectivity with Darius Jose Delgado, Head of Consumer Mobile at Globe. They explore Globe's content strategy and market penetration in the Philippines, as well as the various use cases for their technology in the country. Then, Matt and guest host Pablo Cella...
Apr 11, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Join Matt Roberts and guest host Galit Dan, Head of SaaS Business Development at Amdocs as they sit down with Antonello Arpino, Head of Operations Simplified at AWS, to explore the impact of cloud technology on digital brands and MVNOs. Antonello elaborates on how digital transformation is now fully enabled by the advanced capabilities of cloud technology. Later, Matt and guest host Tomer Gingold, Head of Amdocs Monetization Experience Business Unit at Amdocs interview John Abraham, Senior Analy...
Apr 04, 2024•45 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Matt Roberts and guest host Sarit Assaf sit down with Silvia Candiani, VP Telco and Media at Microsoft to discuss the exciting partnership between Microsoft and Amdocs. They discuss the evolution of the product and creating a frictionless experience for customers. Then hear from Jillian Kaplan from Dell and Jared Carl from Nvidia as they dive into some exciting real life uses cases of Gen AI, focusing on how a brewery leveraged AI to monitor can production, infusing AI into processes across indu...
Mar 28, 2024•58 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Join host Matt Roberts in this episode of the Great Indoors, where he delves into the realm of digital connectivity with industry experts from Winity and MTN. First, Matt sits down with Sergio Bekeierman and Estevam Araujo from Winity, a pioneering wireless infrastructure platform based in Brazil. Recognizing the challenges of providing comprehensive coverage in a vast country like Brazil, the Winity team shares their innovative solutions aimed at creating efficient infrastructure to bridge the ...
Mar 21, 2024•53 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Join host Matt Roberts for this series of interviews direct from MWC Barcelona! Tune in as he sits down with industry leaders Caroline Chan and Bhupesh Agrawal from Intel, diving into the intricacies of 5G monetization, Open RAN, and beyond. Later, Matt sits down with Chris McKenna, GM at AWS, to explore the evolving landscape of network cloudification, and the latest advancements in tech showcased at the event. Wrapping up, don't miss Matt's chat with Ragu Masilamany, offering insights into Amd...
Mar 14, 2024•56 min•Season 8Ep. 2
