Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , Brian Thomas interviews Rafael Anthony Roa, a visionary leader with over a decade of experience driving ecosystem and operational innovation in industries like Web3, AI, InsureTech, and IT services. Rafael shares his insights on the importance of listening as a foundational principle for building thriving communities across diverse sectors. He explains how understanding the unique challenges and self-perceptions of each audience can empow...
Jan 21, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1001
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Alice Shikova, a marketing expert with over five years of experience in fintech and crypto, shares her journey into the Web3 space and her current role at SpaceID. Alice discusses her path from digital marketing in the early days of crypto to leading the marketing efforts for a multi-chain platform offering Web3 domains and digital identity solutions. With a focus on community building and user feedback, she explains how SpaceID ha...
Jan 18, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1000
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Courtney Turich, a seasoned entrepreneur and global VP of Sales and Marketing at Cooler Heads. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare and medical device industries, Courtney shares her remarkable journey, including her appearance on Shark Tank where she secured a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner. She reflects on the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, emphasizing the im...
Jan 17, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 999
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Nitin Bhandari, co-founder and CEO of a groundbreaking construction tech company, shares his journey from tech innovation to revolutionizing the construction industry. With a strong background in mobile video optimization and tech ventures like Skyfire and Zen Labs, Nitin was drawn to the construction sector’s untapped potential for modernization. He highlights how his company's collaborative visual software solution redefines proj...
Jan 16, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 998
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Somesh Saxena, CEO and founder of Pantomath. Transitioning from a high-pressure career in fine dining, including time at Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred restaurant, to leading data and analytics at GE Aerospace, Somesh shares his incredible journey of resilience and innovation. Discover how his experiences shaped the creation of Pantomath, a groundbreaking platform that automates data observability and t...
Jan 14, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 997
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Alex Heublein, President of the US division of Netsurit, to discuss the transformative role of culture, innovation, and technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Alex shares his vision for fostering a culture of innovation at Netsurit, highlighting the company's unique "Dreams Program," which encourages employees to pursue both personal and professional aspirations. Alex also dives into Ne...
Jan 13, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 996
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Brian Flis, co-founder and Chief Development Officer at LF Bioenergy. Drawing from over 20 years of military and private sector experience, Flis shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Air Force to founding a company revolutionizing renewable energy through innovative approaches to operational excellence. Flis discusses the core lessons from his leadership book, Never and Never Again: Lessons fr...
Jan 11, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 995
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Don Gossen, visionary co-founder of Nevermined, often called the "PayPal of AI Commerce." Gossen shares insights into the groundbreaking work his company is doing to enable autonomous AI agents to conduct transactions without human intervention. From his journey co-founding Ocean Protocol to launching Nevermined's cutting-edge collaboration with Olaas, Peak, and Combinder for AI-powered smart energy system...
Jan 05, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 994
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Steve Carlin, CEO of AiFi, a pioneering company in spatial intelligence with over 280 locations globally. Steve shares his journey through leadership roles at industry titans like P&G, Ubisoft, Facebook, and SoftBank Robotics, and his pivot into leading AiFi. He discusses the transformative potential of spatial intelligence, the challenges of educating the market, and the unique approach iFi takes t...
Dec 30, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 923
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas interviews Mark Semmelbeck, an accomplished entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career spans nearly four decades in the energy sector. Mark shares how his journey took a transformative turn when he founded A Better Meal , an AI-powered app designed to simplify meal planning, promote healthy eating, and empower busy families in the kitchen. Mark discusses the inspiration behind the app, rooted in his desire to ad...
Dec 29, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 992
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with David Silverstein, CEO of NED, to explore how his innovative leadership is transforming the financial technology landscape. David shares insights from his diverse career, spanning public service as a press secretary for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to spearheading innovation in the private sector with MediaLink. David discusses how NED’s white-label platform revolutionizes cashflow lending...
Dec 28, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 991
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Ashish Nagar, CEO and founder of Level AI, to explore how his experience at Amazon's Alexa team inspired him to revolutionize contact center operations. Ashish shares insights into the cutting-edge architecture behind Level AI, the unique pain points it addresses in customer service, and how it empowers brands with AI-driven solutions. They discuss challenges enterprises face when integrating AI, Le...
Dec 24, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 990
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas engages with Pete Foley, co-founder of ModelOp and a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience. Pete shares invaluable lessons learned from leading enterprise software companies, emphasizing the importance of people, technology, and market timing in building successful businesses. Pete discusses ModelOp's mission to help enterprises harness the power of AI responsibly ...
Dec 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 989
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Juraj Kocar, entrepreneur and founder of Wyse Earth, a company dedicated to tackling chronic inflammation with natural, science-backed products. Juraj shares the touching story behind Wyse Earth’s inception, inspired by a partner’s personal loss and the profound healing power of adaptogenic mushrooms. Drawing from his technology and health background, Juraj discusses how Wyse Earth combines cutting-edge e...
Dec 20, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 988
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas sits down with Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock and a visionary in data analytics and cybersecurity. With over a decade of experience in leading technology companies, Ian shares the story of founding Plurilock, a cybersecurity company that uses innovative behavioral biometrics to combat cyber threats. He reflects on lessons learned from mergers and acquisitions, the challenges of market f...
Dec 17, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 987
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas welcomes Paul Boynton, Co-founder and COO of Company Search Incorporated (CSI). Paul shares insights from his extensive career in business intelligence, risk management, and analytics, serving industry giants like Dell, Walmart, and McDonald’s. Paul discusses the inspiration behind CSI, a cutting-edge platform offering data-driven solutions for businesses to navigate global risks and uncov...
Dec 14, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 986
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas interviews Matthew DeChant, CEO of Security Counsel, an Information Security Management Consultancy. With over 25 years of experience as an in-house CISO and consultant, DeChant shares his expertise on crafting robust cybersecurity programs for organizations and individuals. The conversation explores the importance of adopting a human-centered approach to cybersecurity in the era of AI, em...
Dec 10, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 985
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas engages with Cole Snell, a serial entrepreneur and author who has successfully bridged diverse industries from food to fintech. Cole shares his journey from transforming the food industry with blockchain technology to founding Infineo, a company digitizing whole life insurance through blockchain and AI. His story reveals how financial accessibility became his driving force, inspiring his shift to creating solutions that ...
Dec 04, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 984
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas engages with Eric Burgess, founder of Credtent.org, a groundbreaking platform that champions ethical AI development while empowering creators. Eric shares his journey from a seasoned tech innovator at companies like Disney and Microsoft to creating Credtent, a public benefit corporation that ensures artists and content creators retain control and receive fair compensation when their works are used to train AI systems. Er...
Dec 03, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 983
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes Ted Elliott, CEO of Copado, to discuss his journey from leading JobScience, one of Salesforce's earliest ISV partners, to revolutionizing DevOps processes at Copado. Ted shares how his experiences building software on Salesforce shaped his approach to creating Copado, an AI-powered DevOps platform that enhances development efficiency and quality. Ted delves into Copado's pioneering use of AI to streamline DevOps...
Dec 02, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 982
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas speaks with Mike Francis, a four-time founder and CEO of Nanotech Materials. Mike shares his remarkable journey from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies to launching startups. He delves into how his corporate experience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and led to the founding of Nanotech Materials, a company pioneering innovative materials that reduce energy consumption, lower CO2 emissions, and enhance fireproofing...
Dec 01, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 981
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , Brian Thomas hosts Ryan Chesterfield, founder of Auto-FC, a leading consulting firm specializing in warehouse automation and supply chain optimization. With over 15 years of industry experience, Ryan discusses the transformative trends in warehouse automation, from the shift towards robotics and technology-driven solutions to the impact of e-commerce and labor shortages on operational strategies. Ryan shares his unique insights on navigat...
Nov 27, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 980
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , Brian Thomas sits down with Asim Razzaq, the co-founder and CEO of Yotascale, a leading platform in cloud cost management. Asim shares his journey from leading platform engineering at PayPal—where he navigated the complexities of massive-scale cloud infrastructure—to founding Yotascale, inspired by the need for actionable, data-driven insights in cloud operations. Asim discusses the critical gaps he identified in cloud cost optimization, ...
Nov 26, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 979
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , Brian Thomas sits down with visionary entrepreneur DJ Rutherford to discuss his remarkable journey from a six-figure corporate role to achieving a seven-figure income by the age of 27. DJ shares candid insights into the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including leaving a secure job to follow his entrepreneurial spirit, learning hard lessons on infrastructure and leadership, and navigating challenges like a near-death health experi...
Nov 20, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 978
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Donat Husjainov, Chief Product Officer of XData Group, to explore his transformative journey in fintech. With over a decade of experience spanning top European banks like Citadel and Swedbank, Donat shares how his enterprise expertise shapes his innovative approach at XData Group. Discover how Donat is spearheading the creation of "super apps" for European banks, inspired by China's WeChat, to consolidate ...
Nov 19, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 977
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas chats with Chase Russell, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Bonterra, a social good tech company empowering nonprofits and philanthropists. Chase shares Bonterra’s mission of increasing charitable giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033 through innovative software solutions that connect donors, volunteers, and funders with nonprofits driving impact. Chase explores the biggest challenges nonprofits face, f...
Nov 15, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 976
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Jim Boswell, CEO of OnPoint Healthcare, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare operations. Jim shares insights into the development of Iris , OnPoint’s groundbreaking provider efficiency platform that integrates advanced AI with clinical expertise to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve patient care. With a 99% accuracy rate in clinical documentation, ...
Nov 14, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 975
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas interviews Bill Powers, Founder and CEO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider. Bill shares his journey from founding CMT as an MIT startup to achieving unicorn status, with the company now protecting over 40 million drivers across 110 global programs. He reflects on his leadership philosophy, emphasizing resilience, adaptability, and the importance of listening to diverse p...
Nov 13, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 974
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes Meghan Trevorrow, Chief Operations Officer at This Week Health, to explore the intersection of leadership, culture, and operational efficiency. Meghan shares her innovative approach to fostering a thriving team culture by embracing discomfort and leveraging healthy conflict as tools for growth. She highlights how a collaborative and safe work environment directly impacts efficiency, eliminating internal drama an...
Nov 12, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 973
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Annie Cole, a financial educator and expert money coach dedicated to helping women take charge of their finances. Founder of Money Essentials for Women and author of 101 Ways to Build Wealth in Your Thirties , Annie shares her incredible journey from a $26,000-a-year social worker to a self-made millionaire by her 30s. She discusses the strategies that helped her build wealth, such as the power of consistent...
Nov 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 972
