Kickstarting Season 2 (2026) of The PowerTalk Show, host Navin Shetty sits down with a titan of the tech industry: Chris Carter. As a four-time best-selling author and the visionary founder of AppRoyo, Mugatu AI, and Charging Bunny, Chris brings nearly four decades of insight—from the days of the Commodore VIC-20 to the cutting edge of Generative AI and solar-powered EV charging.
In today’s landscape, “AI” is the buzzword on every board member’s lips. But for Chris Carter, who was implementing machine learning 15 years ago, the conversation isn’t about what’s new—it’s about what’s actionable. In our season premiere, Chris breaks down the intersection of legacy ERPs, the sudden acceleration of data consumption, and the leadership lessons that only 30+ years in the trenches can teach.
The Behemoths Awaken: SAP Joule and Oracle
For organizations running legacy systems, the shift to AI can feel like a mountain to climb. Chris highlights that the “Big Two”—SAP and Oracle—have already done the heavy lifting. SAP’s Joule now features over 5,000 pre-built use cases, deeply ingrained in their BTP platform to support the RISE transformation.
“It’s not just about asking a chatbot a question,” Chris explains. “It’s about taking your organizational data and leveraging it at the speed of a snap of a finger.”
Why Now? The “Speed of Consumption”
Many ask why AI suddenly exploded when LLMs and Cloud have existed for years. Chris points to one factor: Speed. We are no longer talking about processing data in seconds; we are talking about nanoseconds. This speed allows for real-time decision-making in complex industries like CPG, Banking, and Retail, where the “persona” of the data dictates the strategy.
Charging Bunny: A “Single-Direction” Solar Revolution
Innovation doesn’t stop at software. Chris shared the origin story of Charging Bunny, an EV solar charging company born from a doodle. Most charging stations pull heavily from a strained power grid. Charging Bunny flips the script:
- Solar-First: Large-scale panels capture energy from that “beautiful orb in the sky.”
- Grid Support: At exactly 11:59:59 PM, excess stored power is fed back into the grid, helping stabilize power during peak hours.
- Global Sustainability: With advanced mesh seals to protect panels from sandstorms, this technology is already being optimized for environments like Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
Leadership: Hire Faster, Help Others Up
Despite his accolades, Chris is remarkably candid about his mistakes. His biggest regret? Hiring late.
“I thought I could do it all myself. I wish I would have hired my CIO, COO, and CFO 20 years ago rather than 15. I’d probably have more hair now!”
He encourages leaders to be the “hype man” for their teams. If a star employee has a chance to move to a “Big Four” firm for a promotion your company can’t offer, Chris says you should be the first to write the recommendation letter.
The Rocky Balboa Philosophy
Chris keeps a Rocky Balboa quote on his wall to remind himself and his staff that “life hits hard.” His advice to the 2026 generation of entrepreneurs? Fail fast and just do it.
- Don’t overthink: You will fail millions of times. The goal is to ensure they are small, educational failures rather than system-crashing ones.
- Stay curious: Go ask Gemini or ChatGPT about the industry you want to enter. Use the free tools at your disposal to be the best version of yourself.
About the Host, Navin Shetty
I’m Navin Shetty, a B2B business leader, entrepreneur, and the host of The PowerTalk Show. I specialize in crafting data-driven strategies that supercharge lead generation and elevate brand awareness for startups and established businesses. As the founder of Business Talks Weekly, I curate actionable insights to help leaders stay ahead of the curve. If you are interested to feature as a guest in The PowerTalk Show and spread your product/service or brand across our audience, please reach out to us on press@businesstalksweekly.com