Oct 27, 202617 minS4
An AI agent can have the right credentials, the right permissions and authorisation for every step, and still do something nobody wanted. As agents take on more autonomy, the security question shifts from "who has...
About this Podcast:
In-depth conversations with technology leaders across Asia-Pacific. Host Jon Scheele talks with CTOs, founders, and industry experts about AI, APIs, cybersecurity, DevOps, and digital transformation — the technical and strategic challenges shaping modern organizations. Real-world experience. Actionable insights. Stay in the loop.
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What is The Loop Asia about?
In-depth conversations with technology leaders across Asia-Pacific. Host Jon Scheele talks with CTOs, founders, and industry experts about AI, APIs, cybersecurity, DevOps, and digital transformation, the technical and strategic challenges shaping modern organizations. Real-world experience. Actionable insights. Stay in the loop.
What has The Loop Asia covered recently?
Recent episodes include "When an Authorised AI Agent Gets It Wrong, Aditi Sawhney, Mastercard" (27 October 2026, 17 minutes), "AI Governance in the Age of Agentic AI, Matthias Biehl, IBM" (20 August 2026, 20 minutes), and "Sovereign AI Strategy with Aki Ranin: Own Your Agents" (16 June 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does The Loop Asia publish?
The Loop Asia publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 24 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Loop Asia?
Booking probability for The Loop Asia is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Loop Asia requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Loop Asia's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Loop Asia?
The strongest fits for The Loop Asia are IT Services & Software Development. The Loop Asia has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 20, 202620 min95% of AI initiatives never make it out of prototype — not because the technology isn't good enough, but because organisations haven't figured out how to govern it. Matthias Biehl, API and AI Strategist at IBM, breaks...
Jun 16, 202631 minS4Aki Ranin has spent years helping organizations think clearly about AI strategy, and right now he is focused on a problem most companies are only beginning to notice: the deeper you embed AI agents into your business...
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The AI triangle: transformative, sovereign, fast — Sutowo Wong, Temus
May 28, 202623 minS4<p>Most enterprise AI programmes produce proof-of-concepts that never reach production. Sutowo Wong, Managing Director of AI x Data at Temus, has a framework for diagnosing why — and fixing it. He calls it the AI...
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AI, Agentic Development, and the Future of Software Engineering with Manjunath Bhat, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Mar 5, 202637 minS4<p>Manjunath Bhat leads software engineering research at Gartner and has been one of the most thoughtful voices tracking what AI is actually doing to the way we build software — not just the productivity story, but the...
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“What’s Not in Your Data?” — Healthcare, NLP, and Keeping Humans in the Loop, with Prof. Karin Verspoor
Feb 11, 202626 minS4<p>From molecular biology to electronic health records, Prof. Karin Verspoor discusses why structured vocabularies still matter in the age of LLMs — and why domain expertise is the one thing AI can’t...
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Managing Your Tech Stack: Why Knowing Where Everything Is Matters, with Akhil Bhaskar
Oct 27, 202521 minS0<p>Most organizations don't discover what they have until crisis strikes. Akhil Bhaskar makes the case for software catalogs, scaffolding templates, and the "undifferentiated heavy lifting" that enables teams to move...
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Data Integration: Connecting Business Systems, with Fethi Rabhi and Alan Hsiao
Sep 29, 202525 minS3<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele, Fethi Rabhi, and Alan Hsiao discuss the complexities of data integration, particularly in the context of e-invoicing. They explore the challenges faced by businesses in automating...
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The hidden cybersecurity risks in our personal devices, with Joseph Yap
Aug 12, 202534 minS3<p>In this episode, we dive into the world of home automation and the hidden security risks that come with it. Join us as Joseph Yap, a cybersecurity expert, shares his journey from a personal interest in smart homes to...
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AI's Role in Business Strategy and Customer Experience, with Keith Carter
Jul 22, 202525 minS3<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and Keith Carter explore the transformative impact of AI on business strategies, customer experiences, and career development. They discuss how organizations can leverage AI to...
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Navigating the Future of API and AI Gateways, with Buu Lam
Jun 23, 20259 minS3<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and Buu Lam discuss the evolving landscape of API and AI gateways, the importance of security in technology, and the need for human oversight in AI-driven processes. They explore the...
Episode #2
Unlocking Innovation through Standards and Platforms, with Erik Wilde
Dec 12, 202411 minS3<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele interviews Erik Wilde about the OpenAPI Initiative and its significance in the tech industry. They discuss the evolution of the OpenAPI Specification, the role of standards in...
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Navigating geographic expansion with Jed Ng, Founder at Angel School
Nov 27, 202410 minS3<p>In this conversation, Jed Ng discusses his journey from tech operator to angel investor, sharing insights on investment strategies, geographic focus, and the challenges startups face in different markets. He...
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Putting GenAI to work in software development, with Uli Hitzel
Oct 29, 202430 minS2<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and Uli Hitzel discuss the transformative impact of generative AI on the software development landscape. Uli shares his journey into AI, emphasizing the importance of understanding...
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DevOps Resilience and Observability, with Buu Lam
Oct 23, 202413 minS2<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and F5's Community Evangelist, Buu Lam discuss key themes in DevOps resilience and observability. They explore the ongoing shift to multi-cloud strategies, the importance of...
- Oct 15, 202444 minS2
<p>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and F5's Field CISO Chuck Herrin discuss the critical importance of API security in today's digital landscape, where API traffic constitutes a significant portion of overall internet...
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The goals and the reality of DevOps, with Nilesh Gule
Oct 8, 202417 minS2<p><b>Summary</b><br/><br/>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and Nilesh Gule explore the complexities and evolution of DevOps, emphasizing its role in enhancing collaboration between development and operations teams...
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Debugging Kubernetes using AI with Nilesh Gule
Oct 8, 202425 minS2<p><b>Summary</b><br/><br/>In this conversation, Jon Scheele and Nilesh Gule discuss the critical role of automation in DevOps, particularly through the use of Kubernetes. They explore the benefits and challenges of...
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Building Trustable AI: Navigating Governance, Documentation, and Human Judgment with Koo Ping Shung
Aug 13, 202424 minS1<p>In this episode of the API Connections Podcast, Jon Scheele continues his deep dive into the complexities of AI governance with data scientist Koo Ping Shung. Following their discussion on AI bias and transparency...
Episode #5
AI Governance for Trustable AI, with Koo Ping Shung, Part 1
Jul 30, 202427 minS1<p>This conversation between Jon Scheele and data scientist Koo Ping Shung is broken into two parts. In part one, we discuss the complexities of AI governance and the need for expertise across several disciplines to...
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Keith Carter
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Matthias Biehl
IBM
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Sutowo Wong
Temus
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Manjunath Bhat
Gartner
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