186: Coffee with the Admin Evangelists

Get ready for a lively discussion with our good friends and fellow admin evangelists, Mike Gerholdt and Gillian Bruce. Listen in as we tackle opinionated launches in the tech world and beyond, drawing from our experiences and personal thoughts. From the strange matrix of Coke Zero being the New Coke formula to the interesting fact that everyone has an opinion about Vision Pro, we share our insights and perspectives on how these launches draw attention and incite people's opinions. We explore the long-rumored Apple car, the standardized dongles and charging ports, and the irony of gasoline pumps having a standard-size nozzle. Join us as we delve into the world of self-driving cars and how current roads are built for humans, not machines. Join us as we appreciate the diversity of experiences and opinions, building a deeper understanding of product appeal and consumer behavior. Show Highlights: Opinionated product launches, including Coke Zero, Google Glass, and Vision Pro. Deep dive into the tech world with a focus on the rumored Apple car and the standardization of charging ports. Exploration of self-driving cars, roads built for machines, and the future of technology. Debate on controversial tech launches like Tesla’s Autopilot and McDonald's McRib. Examination of the role of public opinion in product launches and its impact on the product's success and accessibility. The possibilities and challenges of AI in future product launches. Links: Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegerholdt/ Gillian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilliankbruce/ Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabirk/