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Best 10-minute, daily tech podcast on emerging technologies, hundreds of Silicon Valley CEOs, Influencers and Celebrities. Hosted by technology executive and creator of Coruzant Technologies.

  1. Neil Marley: Why Your AI Pilot Is Already Failing | Ep 1279

    vor 32 m

    Neil Marley: Why Your AI Pilot Is Already Failing | Ep 1279

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Neil Marley, CEO of Neologik, to unpack why so many mid-market companies are stuck in AI pilot purgatory — and what it actually takes to break through to real transformation. Neil shares how an early encounter with ChatGPT convinced him that AI would reshape information worker roles and that mid-market companies, more agile than large enterprises but more resource-constrained, stood to gain the most from moving fast. He explains why governance and scaffolding matter as much as automation — because businesses need reliable, auditable outcomes, not just impressive demos — and how Neologik is already deploying compliance and workflow agents for banks and construction firms in days rather than months. Neil then lays out the five reasons AI initiatives stall before delivering ROI: treating AI as a tech project instead of a business transformation, poor leadership communication, wrong use case selection, death-by-committee planning, and the false comfort of simply buying an AI tool. He closes with a forward-looking take on how AI will re-aggregate enterprise software, threatening single-purpose SaaS vendors while empowering companies to build fully customized workflow solutions on demand. His bottom line: the future is human-first, AI-enabled — and the companies that get there fastest will be the ones that stop piloting and start transforming. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 Min.
  2. Geoffrey Mattson - Death of the Password: Why Zero Trust Is the Future of Security | 1278

    vor 4 Tagen

    Geoffrey Mattson - Death of the Password: Why Zero Trust Is the Future of Security | 1278

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Geoffrey Mattson, CEO of SecureAuth, to discuss why the way we think about identity and security is being completely rewritten. Geoffrey traces his career from network engineering to identity security, explaining how the core question has always been the same: who are you, and what are you allowed to do right now? He breaks down why the traditional perimeter firewall and static login model are no longer enough — credential theft, SIM swapping, and session hijacking have made one-time authentication dangerously obsolete. SecureAuth's answer is continuous identity assurance: behavioral profiling, biometrics, and passkeys that verify not just who you are at login, but whether your actions remain trustworthy throughout an entire session. The conversation then turns to what Geoffrey calls the "sum of all fears" in modern security — agentic AI. Unlike human employees, AI agents have no biological friction, no accountability, and no traditional identity, yet they can execute actions at machine speed across entire enterprise environments. Geoffrey argues that zero trust principles, applied from the ground up to agent-to-agent and human-to-agent interactions, represent the best shot at getting security right before the threat outpaces the defense — and that identity is no longer a background concern, but the defining battleground of the next era in cybersecurity. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 Min.
  3. Ryan Horst- From Burnout to Bull Runs: The Psychology of Winning at Crypto | 1277

    vor 5 Tagen

    Ryan Horst- From Burnout to Bull Runs: The Psychology of Winning at Crypto | 1277

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Ryan Horst, CEO of Altcoin Pro, to explore how his background in sales, psychology, and business coaching shaped a unique approach to crypto education. Ryan shares his firsthand experience surviving the 2017 altcoin bull run and the humbling losses that followed, and how those lessons drove him to build a system for repeatable investing results. He breaks down the most common psychological traps crypto investors fall into — from emotional attachment to single coins to the illusion of diversification — and explains why the rules of the game have fundamentally changed now that there are hundreds of thousands of tokens competing for capital. Ryan also demystifies decentralized finance, walking listeners through how liquidity pools work, why sovereign custody of your crypto matters, and how everyday investors can earn passive yield the same way institutional market makers always have. The conversation closes with a forward-looking take on what separates investors who will build real wealth in the next bull cycle from those who will get left behind: deep market understanding, the ability to spot gaps before the crowd does, and the discipline to leave emotion out of it. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 Min.
  4. Warren Myers: The Future of Emergency Response | Ep 1276

    vor 5 Tagen

    Warren Myers: The Future of Emergency Response | Ep 1276

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Warren Myers, Co-Founder and CEO of AURA, to discuss how technology is transforming emergency response around the world. Warren shares how AURA was born from a critical challenge in South Africa—where millions lacked access to reliable emergency services despite an abundance of underutilized private security and medical resources. By creating an intelligent dispatch platform that connects people to the nearest vetted responders, AURA has built South Africa's largest private emergency response network and is now expanding globally. Warren also explores how AURA is adapting its platform for developed markets like the United States and the United Kingdom, where emergency services face increasing strain from false alarms and growing demand. Looking ahead, he discusses the future of universal emergency response powered by wearables, connected vehicles, IoT devices, and biometric triggers that can automatically summon help when people are unable to call for it themselves. The conversation offers a compelling look at how AI, smart infrastructure, and global partnerships are redefining public safety for the next generation. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 Min.
  5. Bradley Taylor: How Predictive AI Is Transforming Workforce Planning | Ep 1275

    vor 6 Tagen

    Bradley Taylor: How Predictive AI Is Transforming Workforce Planning | Ep 1275

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Bradley Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder of ClareCast, to discuss how predictive workforce intelligence is reshaping business strategy. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in employee benefits, insurance technology, and private equity-backed organizations, Bradley explains how the frustration of making high-stakes decisions with incomplete data inspired him to build ClareCast. He shares how AI-powered forecasting helps companies predict workforce trends, improve revenue planning, and replace guesswork with confidence. Bradley also explores the emerging signals of AI-driven organizational change, including why hiring a Chief AI Officer or transformation leader often precedes workforce restructuring. He discusses how predictive intelligence can help executives, boards, investors, and employees better anticipate disruption, align growth strategies, and make smarter decisions in an increasingly AI-driven economy. This insightful conversation highlights why predictive workforce intelligence may soon become as essential to business planning as traditional financial forecasting. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 Min.
  6. Jana Radojcic: Why Trust Is the New SEO | Ep 1274

    25. Juni

    Jana Radojcic: Why Trust Is the New SEO | Ep 1274

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Jana Radojcic, Director of Organic Growth at Alpha Market Flow and Co-Founder of GetStuffDigital, to explore how SEO is evolving in the age of AI search. Jana shares her journey from academic research writing to becoming a leader in authority building for fintech and SaaS brands, explaining why trust, reputation, and strategic digital PR have become the foundation of sustainable organic growth. Jana dives into her PR Intelligence framework, which helps companies proactively measure and strengthen brand trust before reputation issues arise. She also explains why AI-powered search engines prioritize credible brands over traditional keyword rankings, making authority, brand mentions, and bottom-of-the-funnel content more valuable than ever. Listeners will gain practical insights into preparing their brands for the future of search by focusing on customer trust, real-world authority, and solving the problems AI users are actively searching to answer. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 Min.
  7. Matt Serna: The End of Manual CRM Updates | Ep 1273

    25. Juni

    Matt Serna: The End of Manual CRM Updates | Ep 1273

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Matt Serna, Head of Go-To-Market at Lightfield, to discuss how AI-native CRMs are transforming the future of sales and customer engagement. Drawing on his experience at leading AI companies including Replicant and Notable, Matt explains why traditional CRMs have long struggled with incomplete and outdated data, limiting their ability to deliver real value to sales teams. Matt shares how Lightfield’s agentic CRM automatically captures and structures customer interactions across calls, emails, meetings, and messages, creating a living system of record without manual data entry. He also explores why simply adding AI features to legacy platforms isn't enough, and why businesses need AI-native foundations to fully unlock the power of autonomous agents. Looking ahead, Matt predicts a future where AI agents handle the majority of customer-facing sales tasks, giving companies that embrace AI a significant competitive advantage in speed, scalability, and growth. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 Min.
  8. Amy Farner: How Agentic AI Is Reinventing HR | Ep 1272

    24. Juni

    Amy Farner: How Agentic AI Is Reinventing HR | Ep 1272

    In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Amy Farner, Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Product at the Josh Bersin Company. Amy shares her 25-year journey helping HR organizations leverage emerging technologies—from early employee engagement platforms and workforce analytics to today’s AI-powered transformation. She discusses how the company’s Galileo platform evolved from a research assistant into an intelligent workflow engine that helps organizations operationalize insights, personalize decision-making, and scale HR expertise across the enterprise. Amy also explores the rise of the “super manager,” explaining why AI won’t eliminate management roles but will fundamentally reshape them. She outlines the company’s vision for HR 2030, where agentic AI systems automate routine work, enhance strategic decision-making, and transform HR into a growth-focused business function. The conversation offers a compelling look at how AI agents, intelligent workflows, and human-centered leadership will redefine the future of work. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 Min.
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Best 10-minute, daily tech podcast on emerging technologies, hundreds of Silicon Valley CEOs, Influencers and Celebrities. Hosted by technology executive and creator of Coruzant Technologies.

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