We’re on a summer break! 🌞 The season finale is a wrap, and we’re taking this time to recharge and prepare for an even more exciting new season! While we gear up for the new season, packed with fresh content and amazing guests, we want to thank you for being part of our journey. In Technosoof’s Summer Break 2024 Newsletter, dive into our season finale highlights, including our celebration special titled the Magic of 64, an exclusive interview with Ronald Scherpenisse, and a captivating conversation with Microsoft EMEA lead Michel Bouman on the transformative power of generative AI like Microsoft Copilot. Plus, get a sneak peek into our upcoming season with new features, shorter multilingual content, and exclusive perks. Don’t miss out on our last-chance coupons and contest, and have a fantastic summer holiday!
🗂️ Topics in this edition
🎧 Listen to latest episodes of season finale
Dive into the latest and greatest episodes that are Our season finale is packed with incredible insights, celebrations, and inspiring conversations.
Tune it right away so you won’t miss out these must-listen episodes:
⚠️ Shownotes and transcripts are pending
Please note: 📑 shownotes and 📜 transcripts of the last two episodes of the season finale are pending and will be published as usual in a separate post per episode over the course of the following weeks.
🥳 The Magic of 64: Celebration Special (ep.64)
Join us in celebrating our milestone 64th episode with a bang! In this special edition, Ronald and Mike dive into the historical and technological significance of the number 64. We explore topics like 64-bit computing, the iconic Commodore 64, and 64 years of Artificial Intelligence. This episode is packed with reflections on past episodes, guest contributions, and a whole lot of fun. Plus, don’t miss out on our special subscription offers. Listen now to be part of the magic!
✨ Michel Bouman on AI, Life & Work at Microsoft
Listen to our inspiring conversation with Michel Bouman, lead at Microsoft EMEA, as he explores the transformative power of generative AI like Microsoft Copilot. Michel shares insights from his creative ventures to leading AI environments, offering valuable guidance on productivity and personal harmony.
🤝 Interviewing Ronald (season finale, ep.66)
In our grand finale, Mike interviewed his co-host Ronald Scherpenisse for an insightful and heartfelt conversation as he revisits his significant career milestones, from his roles at tech giants like Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Microsoft to his current entrepreneurial endeavors. Ronald illuminates the transformative phases within the tech industry, discussing his initiatives such as Microsoft LEAP and the Enterprise Strategy Consulting practice, his early engagements with AI, and impactful project launches. He passionately shares personal stories and lessons on creativity, collaboration, and innovation, offering a rich narrative on balancing human and AI-driven futures.
🔮 Preview of Season 4: Prosperity
Inspired by this segment of Ronald’s interview, we’re thrilled to unveil what’s in store for our upcoming season dubbed 🍀Prosperity. We’re introducing fantastic new features like chapters, more snackable (exclusive) content, perks and guests.
🆕Chapters & hybrid formats with video
We’re excited to announce innovative changes to enhance your listening and viewing experience! We’re experimenting with rotating times to stream our live tech show, “Digital Dialogues,” beyond the usual Friday at 5pm, as we understand many of you are traveling or already enjoying the weekend.
Additionally, we’re introducing chapters for easy navigation, allowing you to jump to specific topics or segments of our productions effortlessly. This feature works seamlessly with CarPlay, so you can see the list of chapters in Spotify while driving (but keep your eyes on the road!). The timeline is fragmented based on the chapters, so you can always see which segment you’re in. This way, you can create your own snackable content, improving the overall quality and convenience of your listening experience.
Even our new audio-only podcasts will be made available as video on both YouTube and Spotify, complete with transcriptions and audiograms for a more accessible and engaging experience. All thanks to our (paid, hence our subscriptions) use of Descript to create content like this Power of the Cloud’ segment from Ronald’s interview.
✂️ Shorter multiple, multilingual bite-sized content
We’re breaking down our content into shorter, more focused episodes that are easier to consume on the go. This change is designed to fit better into your busy schedule, making it more convenient to stay updated with the latest tech insights and discussions. We’re also introducing a mix of multilingual content, including English tech news reviews in the Digital Dialogues series and Dutch deep dives with guests.
Plus, we might launch new series aside from Digital Dialogues, all under (y)our beloved Technosoof production brand.
➕More guests, exclusive content, and perks
We’re committed to bringing you more diverse and exciting guests to share their expertise and stories. We aim to have a guest speaker for every (live) show, and we’re thrilled to announce that Ronald has already secured Steven Kop as a guest speaker.
We’re also in the process of expanding our exclusive member-only content. To gather valuable feedback from our most loyal fans, we’re promoting this with special coupons and give-aways.
As for perks, we’re adding more benefits for all our (free) subscribers. In addition to chapters and videos with transcriptions, we’ve recently added a new navigation bar on the right side of the website. This allows you to easily jump to the next or previous (podcast) post, go to the top or bottom of the page, return to the home page, quickly copy the URL for your own archive or sharing, and even minimize the bar.
⌛LAST CHANCE: closing coupons!
Don’t miss out on these fantastic offers and opportunities! Our exclusive deals are ending soon, so act fast to take advantage of these savings and perks.
🆓 INSIDER64 coupon ends on August 24
Time is running out! Grab our INSIDER64 coupon before it expires on August 24 and enjoy a 1-year Insider subscription free of charge. This is your last chance to unlock exclusive perks and benefits. But hurry, as of today there are only a handful of coupons left out of the original 64!
As an Insider, you’ll get early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and special perks like members-only events. For more details, visit our INSIDER64 promo.
🏷️ 64OFF discount ends in 2024, new pricing
Take advantage of our 64OFF discount before it ends this year! With only a few months left, now is the perfect time to lock in these incredible savings. The Insider subscription drops from €17.95 to just €6.40 per year, and the Decider subscription is available for €64 per year.
But hurry, starting in 2025, the Decider subscription price will increase from €179 to €295 per year. The final pricing for the Insider subscription is yet to be determined, but a similar 64% increase to €29.95 per year is likely. This adjustment reflects our investment in top-tier (AI) subscriptions like Copilot, OpenAI, Claude, Descript, StreamYard, and high-quality Rode podcast equipment, all of which are essential for delivering the best content to you.
Don’t miss out on these savings! For more details, visit Subscriptions.
🎫 CONTEST: win 1 of 3 Decider subs & save €295
With our subscription prices going up in 2025 to cover our increasing expenses, this is your golden opportunity to lock in some serious savings! So join our fun contest for a chance to win a Decider subscription (going from €179 today to €295 in 2025) by answering these two questions:
- What’s the third E aside Explore and Enjoy in Ronald’s three E’s?
- In what year did Ronald start his career at Microsoft?
Combine your answers to form the secret coupon code! For example, if you think the answers are “evolve” and “1989,” your coupon code would be “evolve1989.” The winning coupon code is only valid 3 times, so hurry: listen to Ronald’s interview and try your answer as 100% discount coupon code!
🎁 GIVE-AWAY to Insiders: Decider for Life!
Your hosts, Mike and Ronald, are excited to announce a special give-away! Our AI assistant will randomly select a handful of lucky Insider subscribers to win a lifelong Decider subscription. Currently priced at €179 (or €64 with the 64OFF coupon), the Decider subscription will increase to €295 per year in 2025.
Not an Insider yet? Use the INSIDER64 coupon to snag your free Insider subscription and you might just be one of the lucky few chosen randomly every season to become a Decider for life, absolutely free!
THANK YOU: Happy Summer Holidays
As we head into our summer break, we want to thank you for your incredible support! We’ll be back in a month or two with either our first guest or the much-anticipated interview of Mike by Ronald to kick-off 🍀 Season 4: Prosperity. Until then, have a fantastic summer holiday and stay tuned for more exciting content!