Hot or Hype
Welcome to Hot or Hype, the podcast where hosts Olivia Storelli and Andrew Stevens break down the latest trends in cloud computing, data engineering, AI, and cybersecurity - and decide whether they're game-changing innovations or just industry buzz.
In each episode, we dive into topics like AI-driven predictive analytics, cloud-native architectures, zero trust security, data mesh, and more, giving you real-world insights from practitioners who know what works and what doesn't.
No fluff. No hype. Just honest, technical discussions to help you navigate the fast-evolving landscape of tech.
Subscribe and follow along as we call it like it is: Hot… or Hype?
Podcasting since 2025 • 12 episodes
Hot or Hype
Latest Episodes
Hot or Hype Deep Dive: Ep 7 - AI & Ecommerce. The New Marketing Channels
In this episode, AI Experts Andrew Stevens, Olivia Storelli, and Victoria Thomson discuss the evolving role of AI in marketing, particularly for CMOs. They explore how AI is integrated into various marketing strategies, the shift from tradition...
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Hot or Hype: Ep7 - AI & Ecommerce. Is [GEO] Generative Engine Optimization the New SEO Gold Rush?
In this episode of Hot or Hype, Expert AI pioneers: Andrew, Olivia, and Victoria Thomson discuss the impact of AI on marketing, particularly from the perspective of a CMO. They explore AI's dual role as a productivity tool and a new marketing c...
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Hot or Hype Deep Dive Ep 6: AI, Marketing, and the Evolution of Customer Experience with David Ovens
What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the timeless art of hospitality? David Ovens, head of marketing for Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, takes us behind the scenes of this fascinating intersection where technology and human connection c...
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Hot or Hype Ep 6: AI, Marketing, and the Evolution of Customer Experience with David Ovens
What happens when artificial intelligence meets the deeply human experience of dining out? That's the fascinating territory explored in our conversation with David Ovens, Head of Marketing for Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, who brings his...
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Hot or Hype E5: AI Start Ups
AI is revolutionizing industries at breakneck speed, creating a gold rush of startup opportunities that technology experts are calling "hot" rather than mere hype. Our panel of tech veterans with over 45 years of combined experience cuts throug...
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