What happens when cutting-edge AI meets the everyday realities of retail?

In the Season 3 premiere of Connect, we sit down with Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is redefining the retail experience—from operations to customer engagement. With a background in manufacturing and operations, Angie brings a grounded, human-centric approach to AI innovation.

Angie shares how Standard AI is using computer vision and machine learning to deliver real-time behavioral insights, empowering retailers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. We’ll dive into the journey from start-up to scale-up, highlighting the role of customer-led development and what it takes to responsibly implement AI in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

From ethical design to digital transformation, this episode offers practical insights and big picture thinking for business leaders. Whether you're adopting AI or redefining customer experiences, this episode offers a blueprint for staying ahead of the curve—and shaping a future where technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection.

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With more than 4.6 million establishments, 55 million jobs and $5.3 trillion in annual sales, the US retail industry is vital to the economy and daily life. As a prime target for crime, its protection is essential. Fortunately, the same problem-solving abilities and technological innovations that drive retail success are also safeguarding people and property.

In the latest episode of Connect, we sit down with Dr. Read Hayes, a criminologist and research scientist at the University of Florida, as well as Executive Director of the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC). With years of experience as a researcher and former security practitioner, Dr. Hayes shares his unique perspective on what retailers can do to keep themselves and their customers safe.

Together, we explore how retailers are utilizing various methods - from traditional approaches to cutting-edge AI innovations - to enhance retail security and operations. Dr. Hayes delves into the LPRC's pioneering research and the "double bowtie" theory, illustrating the trajectory of a crime. He also shares real-world examples of successful partnerships between retailers, law enforcement, and technology providers. Additionally, we discuss how the CRAVE model helps security professionals understand offender motivations, enabling them to better defend against harm.

Whether you're a retailer, security professional, or simply interested in the intersection of technology and security, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for staying ahead of the threats facing the retail industry today.

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Have you ever looked at the stars and imagined: what else is out there? It’s exactly this innate desire to explore space that put humans on the moon. And, to achieve this goal, new innovations were born in the process—from advancements in rocket science and telecom to freeze-dried foods and memory foam. As we turn our eyes toward Mars, what new technologies can we expect?

In this episode, we blast off into space with Chris Carberry, President and CEO of Explore Mars, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to getting humans to Mars in the 2030s. Drawing upon his unique background in government policy and history, Chris shows us that there’s a space for everyone as we journey into the stars. By emphasizing the need for a clear plan, he discusses how this next stage of space exploration is important for inspiring innovation and addressing pressing concerns like sustainability and resource management here on Earth.

Together we explore the challenges and opportunities of space exploration, the importance of finding the right balance between public and private initiatives, and the crucial role of technology in achieving this goal.

Tune in to learn more about the efforts to send humans to Mars and the potential impact on our daily lives and our future.

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