In this episode of Tech Innovators Spotlight, host Vrushali Soni welcomes Sean Sturman, Azure Specialist at Microsoft, and Shing Tao, CEO and Chairman of Remark AI. Together, they explore how Remark AI is using computer vision to transform industries—from construction and manufacturing to aviation and agriculture. Shing shares how his company is delivering real-world impact with AI, from fire detection on job sites to turbine inspections and even facial recognition for pigs. He also unpacks the shift from passive analytics to intelligent agents that take action—like dispatching emergency services or handling multilingual customer support. His advice to businesses: start small, prove value fast, and build AI partnerships that scale. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:  

• How Remark AI is applying computer vision to transform physical spaces across industries 
• Why computer vision is a more scalable AI solution than generative AI 
• The huge potential for AI to improve 311 call response and public safety 

Some Questions We Ask: 

• How has Remark AI’s product changed in the last few years with AI innovation? 
• Can you share how Remark AI is helping the agriculture industry? 
• What should sellers listen for when talking to customers to identify potential AI solutions? 

Resources:      

View Shing Tao on LinkedIn  

View Sean Sturman on LinkedIn  

View Vrushali Soni on LinkedIn  

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• Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast   
• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson   
• Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast   

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