This is not just a technology shift. It is a human, organizational, and identity transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Ian Beacraft, Founder and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher, to talk about one of the most urgent questions facing leaders today: what happens to work, organizations, and identity in the age of AI? Ian argues that the next two years will matter more than the last 30, and that AI is not just another tool. It is a platform reshaping economies, organizations, and how ...
Apr 20, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Are we giving up our freedom for convenience without realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a globally recognized AI ethics leader featured in Time and Forbes, to unpack the real risks of artificial intelligence, Big Tech power, and data privacy. As the former Head of AI Ethics at Twitter and Accenture, Dr. Chowdhury shares an insider perspective on how Big Tech is consolidating power, why narratives around AGI and “AI intelligence” are often misleading, and how ev...
Apr 13, 2026•1 hr 15 min
What happens when AI, energy, and technology all go exponential at the same time? Salim Ismail says we’re entering a “messy decade” of disruption… In this episode, we sit down with Salim, the founding executive director of Singularity University and author of Exponential Organizations, to break down the rapid acceleration of AI, robotics, space tech, and solar energy, and what it all means for jobs, business, governments, and your future. Salim explains why AI is doubling every 8–10 weeks, how t...
Apr 06, 2026•1 hr 54 min
Are businesses falling behind in the AI revolution? While AI is transforming everything from workflows to decision-making, many companies are facing a surprising reality: they’re becoming less prepared for AI, not more. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Solis, a globally recognized futurist and thought leader, to explore how disruptive technology is reshaping business, society, and the future of work. As Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, Brian shares expert insights on business inno...
Mar 30, 2026•56 min
What happens to leadership, meaning, and human value in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Chip Conley, the former Head of Strategy at Airbnb, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Chip joins Geoff to explore whether humans are becoming obsolete or more important than ever. Chip makes the case that while AI is commoditizing knowledge, it’s elevating the value of human wisdom, intuition, and soulful leadership. They unpack t...
Mar 23, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Are we in an AI bubble or at the beginning of the biggest technological convergence cycle since the Industrial Revolution? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and tech futurist Amy Webb. Amy joins Geoff Nielson to unpack what 2026 really looks like through the lens of artificial intelligence, programmable biology, quantum computing, biological computing, geopolitics, and systems-level change. Amy argues that we’ve officially entered a...
Mar 16, 2026•58 min
Is AI really replacing software engineers, or just changing how they work? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Bala Muthiah, Director of Engineering at Lyft. Bala sits down with Geoff to cut through the hype around AI in software development and explain what’s actually changing inside high-performing engineering teams and what that means for the future of work. From vibe coding and AI-powered prototyping to production-ready systems, productivity gains, and the reality behind 1...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 2 min
What does it actually take to lead in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Deborah Liu, former CEO of Ancestry and former VP of Facebook Marketplace at Meta. Deborah joins Geoff to share a candid, practical look at modern leadership in 2026. Drawing on her experience scaling billion-user platforms and transforming legacy organizations, she explains why “adding AI” isn’t a strategy and what it truly means to build an AI-native company. They unpack Facebook’s mobil...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 22 min
Is AI actually going to replace developers? Or is the hype getting ahead of reality? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Sebastian Raschka, AI Research Engineer and author. Sebastian Raschka sits down with Geoff Nielson to unpack the real state of Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2026. As an LLM research engineer, Sebastian bridges deep technical expertise with practical, real-world AI implementation. In this conversation, he cuts through AI hype to focus on what’s actually ach...
Feb 23, 2026•1 hr 15 min
Is artificial intelligence strengthening democracy or quietly reshaping power in ways we’re not prepared for? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by world-renowned security technologist and author Bruce Schneier. Bruce is described by the Economist as a "security guru," he is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. He works at the intersection of security, technology, and people. and has been writing about security issues on his blog since 2...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr
What does the future of AI really look like as we head toward 2026, beyond the hype, headlines, and fear-driven narratives? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by internationally recognized advisor, speaker, and researcher on AI strategy, Walter Pasquarelli. Walter is one of the world’s leading voices on ethical and strategic AI. He has advised governments, global institutions, and leading technology companies on AI governance, policy, and readiness, and brings a grounded perspec...
Feb 02, 2026•57 min
What if AI becomes the most consequential technology in human history? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Nina Schick, geopolitical analyst and one of the world’s leading voices on AI. Nina Schick is a globally recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She was among the first to forecast the societal impact of AI-generated content and now leads the conversation on Industrial Intelligence, the idea that AI is not just software, but a geopolitical and industrial transfor...
Jan 26, 2026•57 min
Is the metaverse actually dead or just badly branded? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Christian Venables, co-founder of Radical Realities. Christian specializes in immersive technology and AI, staying at the forefront of emerging tools, platforms, and workflows. With a strong foundation in architecture and design, he has transitioned into extended reality (XR), exploring the evolving possibilities of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and spatial computing. He i...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 3 min
What happens when the people building artificial intelligence quietly believe it might destroy us? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Gregory Warner, Peabody Award–winning journalist, former NPR correspondent, and host of the hit AI podcast The Last Invention. Gregory Warner is a versatile journalist and podcaster. He has been recognized with a Peabody Award and other awards from organizations like Edward R. Murrow, New York Festivals, AP, and PRNDI. Warner's career includes ...
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 37 min
What happens to jobs, money, and meaning when intelligence becomes cheaper than labor and humans are no longer the smartest ones in the room? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Emad Mostaque, founder of Stability AI and a leading voice in the global AI revolution. Emad Mostaque is a businessman, mathematician, and former hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder and was CEO of Stability AI, the company behind the popular text-to-image generator Stable Diffusion. With a master’...
Jan 05, 2026•1 hr 11 min
Is artificial intelligence humanity’s greatest salvation, or the most dangerous force we’ve ever unleashed? Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept, it’s a force already reshaping geopolitics, economics, warfare, and the human experience itself. In this year in review episode of Digital Disruption, we bring together the most provocative, conflicting, and urgent ideas from this past year to confront the biggest question of our time: What does AI actually mean for humanity’s future? ...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Are companies preparing for an AI-powered future or reacting out of fear of being left behind? Looking ahead to 2026, Geoff Nielson and Jeremy Roberts sit down for an unfiltered conversation about artificial intelligence, the economy, and the future of work. As AI hype accelerates across markets, boardrooms, and headlines, they ask the hard questions many leaders and workers are quietly worrying about: Are we in an AI bubble? If so, what happens when expectations collide with reality? This episo...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Are we using AI in a way that actually makes us smarter or are we unknowingly making ourselves less capable, less curious, and easier to automate? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we are joined by artificial intelligence expert and neuroscientist, Dr. Vivienne Ming. Over her career, Dr. Vivienne Ming has founded 6 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and founded The Human Trust, a philanthropic data trust and “mad science incubator” that explores seemingly intractable problems—from ...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 23 min
If AI is becoming a “playground” for experimentation, are today’s organizations bold enough to explore it or are they still too afraid to try? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we are joined by Kenneth Cukier, Deputy Executive Editor at The Economist and bestselling author. Kenneth Cukier is the Deputy Executive Editor at The Economist. He is the author of several books on technology and society, notably “Framers” on the power of mental models and the limitations of AI, with Viktor Mayer-Sc...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min
What does the future of work really look like when AI, identity, and culture collide? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, Chair of the Institute for the Future of Work. Anne-Marie is a leading voice in the tech world, known for her work as a trustee at the Institute for the Future of Work and as the temporary Arithmetician on Channel 4’s Countdown. A former child prodigy who passed A-level computing at 11 and earned a Master’s in Maths and Computer Sci...
Dec 01, 2025•59 min
When intelligence becomes abundant, what happens to humanity’s purpose? Andy Mills, the co-founder of The New York Times’ The Daily and creator of The Last Invention, joins us on this episode of Digital Disruption. Andy is a reporter, editor, podcast producer, and co-founder of Longview. His most recent series, The Last Invention, explores the AI revolution, from Alan Turing’s early ideas to today’s fierce debates between accelerationists, doomers, and those focused on building the technology sa...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Are we chasing the wrong goal with Artificial General Intelligence, and missing the breakthroughs that matter now On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by former research director at Google and AI legend, Peter Norvig. Peter is an American computer scientist and a Distinguished Education Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). He is also a researcher at Google, where he previously served as Director of Research and led the company’s core s...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Is “AI-first” the future of business or just another tech buzzword? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by former Google Chief Decision Scientist and CEO of Kozyr, Cassie Kozyrkov. Cassie is best known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence and serving as Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist, where she helped lead the company’s AI-first transformation. A sought-after advisor and keynote speaker, Cassie has guided organizations including Gucci, NASA, Meta, Spotify, Sal...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Why is adaptability the real superpower for leaders in the digital age? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Erik Qualman, a digital leadership expert, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Erik is a 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker who has inspired audiences in over 55 countries and reached 50 million people. Voted the #2 Most Likeable Author in the World behind J.K. Rowling, his work Socialnomics has been featured on 60 Minutes, in The Wall Street Journal...
Nov 03, 2025•51 min
Could AI’s biggest impact be economic, not technological? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder of EZPR and host of Better Offline podcast, Ed Zitron. Ed is a technology writer, public relations expert, and podcaster known for his critical takes on the tech industry and its biggest players. His work has appeared in leading outlets including The Atlantic, Business Insider, and TechCrunch. He is the author of the popular newsletter Where’s Your Ed At, launched in 2020,...
Oct 27, 2025•59 min
Is the AI arms race between tech giants and nations pushing us toward a dangerous future? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder of SingularityNET and the pioneering mind behind the term Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Dr. Ben Goertzel. Dr. Ben Goertzel is a leading figure in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computational finance. Holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Temple University, he has been a pioneer in advancing both the theory and practical applic...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 9 min
How are AI and automation shaping both the attack and defense sides of cybersecurity? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the founder and CEO of Have I Been Pwned, Troy Hunt. Troy Hunt is an Australian security researcher and the founder of the data breach notification service, Have I Been Pwned. With a background in software development specializing in information security, Troy is a regular conference speaker and trainer. He frequently appears in the media, collaborates with...
Oct 13, 2025•58 min
What does the future of digital experiences look like when AI, accessibility, and entrepreneurship collide? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by serial tech entrepreneur, accessibility advocate, and co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Joe Devon. As Chair of the GAAD Foundation, Joe strives to disrupt the culture of technology and digital product development by embedding accessibility as a core requirement. Inspired by his 2011 blog post highlighting the nee...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr
What happens when AI becomes as good at thinking as humans and what skills remain uniquely ours? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Mike Bechtel, Chief Futurist at Deloitte. Mike began his career at Accenture Labs, where his team helped Fortune 500 clients put emerging technologies to profitable use. Twelve years and twelve U.S. patents later, he was named the firm’s first Global Innovation Director, tasked with creating the strategy, processes, and culture to foster company-...
Sep 29, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Which strategies separate the AI startups that thrive from those that die? Today on Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Jeremiah Owyang, a venture capitalist at Blitzscaling Ventures. Jeremiah, a longtime Silicon Valley native, leads investments in early-stage AI startups at Blitzscaling Ventures. He focuses on startups with the potential for rapid scale and enduring leadership in valuable markets. He also organizes the popular Llama Lounge: The AI Startup Event Series. As a speaker, Jeremiah fo...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min
