The Collaboration Cafe with Craig Durr
This is where great ideas come to life, and people make meaningful connections.
Here, top industry experts come together to share their knowledge and discuss what's next in the world of collaboration. So, grab your favorite coffee and join us to learn from the best in the business and have some interesting conversations.
The Collaboration Cafe is a bi-monthly media property consisting of webcasts and podcasts crafted to foster the exchange of ideas and insights among influencers and executives in the enterprise communication and workplace collaboration sectors.
You can learn more at www.collab-collective.com
All Episodes
Collaboration Cafe - Double Espresso with Dan Root
In this episode of The Collaboration Cafe, I sit down with Dan Root, the Head of Global Strategic Alliances at Barco. Join us as we explore Dan's journey from the vendor side to his current role, where he connects various stakeholders within the collaboration technology ecosystem. We dive into Barco's innovative ClickShare solutions and their partnership with Microsoft, discussing how these integrations are shaping the future of workplace collaboration. From insights about remote work to the importance of seamless technology adoption, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the evolving landscape of meeting room technology. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with valuable insights and a touch of humor as we navigate the complexities of modern communication.
Collaboration Cafe - Coffee Stout with Tom Arbuthnot
On this episode of the Collaboration Café, Craig Durr talks with Tom Arbuthnot, Co-founder of Empowering.Cloud, from a cozy, rainy corner of London. They explore Tom’s path from a Cisco voice specialist to becoming a top Microsoft Teams thought leader, and how he’s scaled his knowledge into a platform that empowers community-first content and education in the enterprise collaboration space.
Collaboration Cafe - Café con Leche with Helen Hawthorn
On this episode of Collaboration Cafe, The Collab Collective's Craig Durr catches up with Helen Hawthorn, Head of Solution Engineers at Zoom for the EMEA region, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona. They explore how AI is breaking down language barriers, the unique challenges of collaboration across Europe’s diverse cultures, and the role of strategic partnerships in the evolution of Unified Communications.
Collaboration Cafe - Cafe Latte With Norma Løvhaugen
On this episode of Collaboration Cafe, The Collab Collective's Craig Durr sits down in Oslo, Norway, with Norma Løvhaugen, Head of Product Marketing, Strategy, and Design at Neat. This conversation takes a deep dive into human-centric design, tackling challenges in large meeting spaces, and exploring the ethos behind Neat's innovative product development.