In for a new venture? This episode of the Data-powered Innovation Jam has you covered. Our hosts Weiwei, Robert, and Ron welcome Brett Clark, Director, Global Business Development at blackshark.ai—a company with the modest mission of creating a digital twin of the entire planet using satellite data. It all started with Microsoft Flight Simulator, but that was only the beginning. Now, as part of Capgemini Ventures’ investment portfolio, blackshark.ai is making waves with its new no-code platform, allowing anyone to identify objects on the Earth’s surface with unprecedented ease and precision—no data science degree required.
But wait—why stop at the Earth’s surface? Oceans, forests, or even Lego constructions? Four words: Bring your own Pixels. And that’s just scratching the surface. The conversation dives into synthetic data, minimized models, and the fascinating world of ‘geo-typical’ insights.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a jam without music. Ever wondered how surf rock and rockabilly are making a comeback? Or where that unmistakable podcast tune comes from? Tune in and find out!
Timestamps:
08:12 – Introducing blackshark.ai
19:32 – blackshark.ai’s partnership with Capgemini Ventures
28:35 – Digital Twin, virtual twins, and the role of historic & synthetic data
37:09 – The landscape of (world) AI models & innovation
39:57 – Myth-busting with Weiwei
What is Data Powered Innovation Jam?
The remix is here: Data Powered Innovation Jam returns with a global heartbeat. Join Robert Engels and new co-host Marie Jansen as they bridge the gap between hard tech and world culture, filtered through the lens of international rhythm.
Discover how data and AI are transforming the world, one jam session at a time. Data Powered Innovation Jam brings you sharp insights from global experts, exploring trends like ethical GenAI, autonomous intelligence, data mesh, virtual twins, climate tech, and more.
Hosted by seasoned innovators with a flair for avant‑garde music, each episode blends technology, creativity, and real‑world stories to show how data drives business transformation. From silicon to world music, we’re keeping the music in the technology, starting now.
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