Unraveling the AI future, one expert at a time.
A podcast that provides valuable insights tailored for organizations, equipping you with the knowledge to leverage AI and transform your enterprise.
Latest Episodes
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A Science Communicator who demystifies AI with humor and curiosity – Lieve Scheire on Nerdland, and his famous AI shows
In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, is joined by the one and only Lieven Scheire—physicist, comedian, and science communicator. They dive into a conversation about curiosity, comedy, and the art of making science accessible. Lieven shares how his background helped him break down complex topics like DNA and AI for broad audiences.
Together, they dive into the rapid evolution of AI, why most people still don’t fully understand what’s really under the hood, and how entertainment can bridge the gap between tech and society. From GPT hallucinations to AI-written punchlines, this episode reveals how passion and pattern recognition shape our understanding of the future.
"Large language models can do amazing things, but you are the supervisor. It’s a very hardworking intern that makes unexpectedly stupid mistakes."
— Lieven Scheire, Science communicator & comedian
From Chatbots to Legal AI - finding focus in a world of abundance with Pieter Buteneers
In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, chats with Pieter Buteneers, CTO and co-founder at Emma Legal. They dive into Pieter’s journey from building Chatlayer to founding Emma Legal, exploring what it takes to go from horizontal AI platforms to solving real, high-impact problems in legal due diligence. Along the way, they cover the evolution of chatbots, the rise of LLMs, the challenges of building vertical AI products, and what Europe needs to stay competitive in the AI race. Tune in for a sharp, honest take on focus, risk, and what it really means to build with AI.
“We always said from the get go, like if we find our niche, we will go really deep.”
— Pieter Buteneers, CTO & Co-founder at Emma Legal
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Building a digital nervous system with data and AI at Port of Antwerp-Bruges with Erwin Verstraelen & Pieter Van Bouwel
In this episode, Davio Larnout, CEO at Superlinear, engages in an insightful conversation with Erwin Verstraelen, Vice President of Innovation, and Pieter Van Bouwel, Team Lead Data Science, from Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Together, they uncover how one of Europe’s largest ports is reshaping itself into a “digital nervous system,” integrating data, AI, and real-time insights. From integrating drones, to tackling complex challenges like nautical chain optimization and autonomous shipping to leveraging AI-powered tools like “Apica”, their virtual assistant, this conversation dives into the transformative power of innovation. What does the future hold for sustainable, efficient port operations? Tune in to explore the fascinating intersection of technology and the maritime industry.
Meet The Host
Davio Larnout
CEO & Co-Founder at Superlinear
Davio Larnout is CEO at Superlinear, a Belgium-based Artificial Intelligence solution provider. After working at PwC Advisory in Brussels as a Senior Technology Consultant, he decided to take a leap and founded Superlinear with co-founder Laurent in 2018. In just over 5 years, Davio has grown Superlinear from a team of 3 to a team of 50. Superlinear counts hundreds of AI projects with proven impact. As CEO, Davio’s goal is to enable Superlinear to achieve maximum impact and improve as many lives as possible.
AI experts Davio chatted with
Lieven Scheire
Science communicator, physicist & comedian
Host Davio Larnout sits down with Lieven Scheire, one of Belgium’s best-known science communicators. Lieven shares how stand-up comedy and curiosity led him to explain complex topics to broad audiences. Rather than just telling people how AI works, he shows how storytelling, live demos, and a bit of humor can make even neural networks click. From generating jokes with GPT to breaking down backpropagation, Lieven’s approach bridges science and entertainment in a way that sticks.
Pieter Buteneers
CTO & Co-founder at Emma Legal
Host Davio Larnout sits down with Pieter Buteneers, CTO and co-founder at Emma Legal. Pieter shares lessons from his time at Chatlayer and how those experiences shaped a new approach—one that trades breadth for depth. Instead of chasing hype, Emma Legal focuses on legal due diligence, solving the workflow end to end and helping teams cut review time by up to 50%.
Wouter Denayer
Tech Strategy Advisor
Host Davio is joined by Wouter Denayer, former CTO of IBM Belgium and currently freelance Tech Strategy Advisor. They delve deep into the history and evolution of artificial intelligence. No stone gets unturned, while they touch on practical applications, legislative considerations, scaleability, and strategic implementations in business environments.
Philippe De Ridder
CEO at Board of Innovation
Host Davio Larnout engages with Philippe De Ridder, CEO at Board of Innovation, in an insightful discussion about the transformative impact of AI. They explore the growing world of AI-enabled solopreneur ventures, offering insights into how individuals can harness AI for entrepreneurial success. The conversation also tackles the complex idea of a universal basic income, a concept gaining traction in response to AI-induced economic shifts.