About

The podcast

About.

The BJ Show delivers conversations worth having. Every week the hosts break down the stories everyone is talking about, argue about what actually matters, and sit down with the people shaping culture, business and tech.

The Strategist

Ben Esmail

A commercial strategist and technology executive working at the intersection of business, technology, and geopolitics. Ben brings a perspective shaped by years of navigating international markets, particularly across the Middle East and Europe. Known for questioning popular narratives and examining the forces behind major shifts in business and society, he brings commercial pragmatism, historical perspective, and a healthy skepticism of technological hype to the conversation.

The Geek

Jamel de la Fuente

Jamel is an ex-Microsoft AI and cloud strategist who helps enterprise organisations turn AI and cloud-native development into measurable business outcomes. He brings together enterprise integration, business strategy and developer experience to design solutions that improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and digital agility. At Microsoft, Jamel was recognised with the Gold Club award for his work on business strategy for AI applications. He is a sought-after speaker on AI adoption and has led industry-focused events that bring leaders together. His approach is built on co-creation, close partnership and shared success.