Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas hosts Anne Kim, co-founder and CEO of Array Insights. Based on her innovative work at MIT, Anne discusses her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, driven by her desire to implement privacy-enhancing technologies in healthcare. She explores the pivotal role of federated learning and blockchain in clinical trials and patient data security, offering a primer on these technologies for the uninitiated. Anne outlines Array Ins...
Apr 11, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 865
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas engages with Karla Jo Helms, the Chief Evangelist and Anti-PR Strategist at JOTO PR Disruptors. Karla Jo shares her journey from crisis management to pioneering the Anti-PR approach, a method leveraging crisis management techniques and media algorithms to safeguard and enhance the reputations of innovative startups against established giants. She discusses the strategic use of AI in public relations, emphasizing its role as an...
Apr 10, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 864
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas converses with Nick Rubright, the founder and CEO of Ranko Media. Nick shares how his background as a musician and his passion for creativity have profoundly influenced his approach to running a successful content-focused SEO and Digital PR agency. He discusses the importance of balancing SEO techniques with creative content that resonates emotionally with audiences, setting it apart in a competitive digital landscape. Nick al...
Apr 09, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 863
Send us a text In this illuminating episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Roshan Shah, co-founder and CEO of Decimal Digital Currency and President of Hamilton Road Capital. Roshan delves into the strategic integration of his vast experience in real estate with innovative cryptocurrency ventures. He discusses Decimal Digital's aggressive expansion amidst the Bitcoin halving and the unique approach of their new SMA offering aimed at making Bitcoin mining accessible to...
Apr 08, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 862
Send us a text In this insightful episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas engages with Akli Adjaoute, the visionary founder of Exponion and the former CEO of Brighterion. Akli shares his remarkable journey from founding Brighterion, a company that has become a cornerstone in enterprise AI applications across various industries, to his venture capital pursuits with Exponion. He recounts the challenges faced and the resilience required to navigate the competitive landscape of a...
Apr 05, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 861
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Vaibhav Srivastava, the visionary behind PhotoSpot, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize the way photographers discover unique photo locations. With an illustrious 13-year tenure at tech giants like Meta, Pinterest, and eBay, Srivastava's shift from leading database decisions to entrepreneurship is both inspiring and insightful. PhotoSpot emerges from Srivastava's personal pass...
Apr 04, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 860
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, Aggie Tuxhorn, a seasoned marketing professional and the Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer at Citizens Bank of Edmond, shares her journey and insights into the banking sector's evolving landscape. With over a decade of experience, Aggie's transition to Citizens Bank was sparked by an unexpected encounter and subsequent mentorship with Jill Castilla, the bank's CEO, during an awards ceremony in New York. This pivotal mom...
Apr 03, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 859
Send us a text In an illuminating episode of The Digital Executive, Arthur Petropoulos, Founder and Managing Partner of Hill View Partners, shares his insightful journey from a distinguished Wall Street career to establishing a boutique firm that caters to the unique needs of privately held companies. With over a billion in transaction value to his name, Arthur identified a critical gap in the market for family, entrepreneur, and small investment group owned companies seeking mergers and acquisi...
Apr 02, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 858
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, we're joined by Parker Ence, a serial tech entrepreneur with a rich background that spans teaching guitar to leading innovative tech companies. Parker shares his journey from a guitar teacher to becoming the CEO and co-founder of Jump, a company that leverages AI to revolutionize the financial advisory sector. Parker's diverse experiences have shaped his unique approach to leadership and innovation, emphasizing the importance of dedication...
Apr 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 857
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Digital Executive, we are joined by Davin Wedel, the visionary Founder and President of Global Protection Corp. For over three decades, Wedel has been at the forefront of public health innovation, steering his company to become a trusted name in sexual health and safety. Starting from his college days at Tufts University amid the AIDS crisis, Wedel was driven to change the perception of condom use from taboo to a norm as essential and socially a...
Mar 31, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 856
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Refael Kubersky, a distinguished figure in international relations with a rich background working for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and a passion for migration technology and the global rise of populism. A Georgetown School of Foreign Service alumnus, Kubersky shares his journey from public policy to documentary filmmaking, highlighting the human impacts of U.S. for...
Mar 30, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 855
Send us a text In an insightful episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas explores the innovative world of social media and intergenerational communication with Brielle Wohlenhaus, the visionary founder of CrossGen Media and a leading voice for Generation Z. Brielle shares her journey of eschewing traditional social media for LinkedIn, a platform she believes in for building a future while engaging professionally and effectively. Her mission is to empower individuals across all generations ...
Mar 28, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 854
Send us a text In this compelling episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas delves into the world of telecommunications and security with Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail and a pioneering force in the fight against robocalls. With a PhD in computer science and over 30 patents to his name, Quilici has spent more than two decades at the forefront of technological innovation. He shares his journey with YouMail, a company that has been dedicated to enhancing communication safety through its free ro...
Mar 27, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 853
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Brian White, the visionary Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder of Doorspace. With a rich background of 14 years in business development and B2B software sales, White shares the transformative strategies and pivotal moments that propelled his journey from a Series B startup employee to leading a company to unicorn status, achieving a valuation of $1 billion. White reveals the essence of building str...
Mar 26, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 852
Send us a text In this insightful episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas delves into the innovative world of Paul Wnek, a Salesforce virtuoso and entrepreneurial force behind Coalescence Cloud and ExpandAP. With an impressive track record of 14 Salesforce certifications, Paul has carved a niche in the B2B solutions arena, emphasizing CRM, ERP, and automated financial solutions. Coalescence Cloud, a Salesforce consulting partner, and ExpandAP, a pioneering expense and AP auto...
Mar 25, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 851
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas speaks with Ralf Sander, the innovative Founder and Chief Gelato Officer of Gimme Gelato. Starting his career in brewing and the food industry, Ralf transitioned his expertise into creating a unique gelato experience by blending traditional gelato making with advanced technology. Under Ralf's leadership, Gimme Gelato introduces zero waste, contactless transactions, and mobile vending solutions, setting a new standard in the fo...
Mar 24, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 850
Send us a text In this compelling episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Matt Tinney, Chief of Strategic Growth Partnerships at Windows Management Experts (WME), to explore the depths of cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic partnerships in the IT sector. With over 30 years of experience, Tinney shares his journey from the founder of WME to leading the charge in strategic growth and innovation, highlighting the constant evolution in the field of cybersecurity and the...
Mar 22, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 849
Send us a text In an insightful episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas hosts John Mannino, the Chief Compliance Officer at sFOX, who brings a wealth of experience from over two decades at Goldman Sachs to the dynamic world of cryptocurrency. Mannino discusses his transition from the traditional finance sector to the cutting-edge realm of crypto, emphasizing the similarities between derivatives markets and cryptocurrencies in terms of utility, technology, and mathematics. He highl...
Mar 19, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 848
Send us a text In this engaging episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas converses with Scott Carlson, the innovative mind behind Vans General Store, a creative collective renowned for its groundbreaking work in digital strategy, storytelling, and integrated marketing. Delving into the origins of Vans General Store, Scott shares its evolution from a traditional advertising approach to a pioneering model that harnesses a diverse array of talents—from architects to lighting designers...
Mar 18, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 847
Send us a text In this compelling episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas converses with Nancy Lyons, the CEO and co-founder of Clockwork, about her mission to transform the workplace into a more inclusive, flexible, and adaptable environment. Nancy shares her personal journey of navigating through rigid and exclusive work cultures, which inspired her commitment to fostering workplaces where diversity, empathy, and adaptability are paramount. She stresses the importance of organizations m...
Mar 14, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 846
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas engages with Bob Stoneking, the principal of Pachydermos, a consultancy dedicated to empowering small and medium technology businesses. With over three decades of experience as a management consultant and advisor, Bob shares invaluable insights into the intricacies of driving organizational change, emphasizing the significance of adopting models for discipline, focusing on incremental progress, and celebrating sma...
Mar 13, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 845
Send us a text In this captivating episode of The Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas of Coruzant Technologies, we delve into the life and innovations of Chuck Rinker, founder and CEO of PRSONAS, a pioneering digital human and AI avatar company. Chuck, a resilient late-stage colon cancer survivor and an avid aviation pilot, shares his transformative journey from a humble cattle farm in Virginia to leading the forefront of digital innovation. His path took him from military technology and i...
Mar 12, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 844
Send us a text In this episode of the Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we dive into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Graeme and Leanne Carling, Scotland's powerhouse couple. With a saga that begins with overcoming early failures to becoming Scotland’s largest privately-owned landlord, the Carlings share the grit and strategy behind their success. Graeme, influenced by financial education icons like Robert Kiyosaki, alongside Leanne, with her acute talen...
Mar 11, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 843
Send us a text In this engaging episode of The Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we are introduced to Keith Daser, the visionary founder of Deliver Digital. Daser shares his journey and the inception of Deliver Digital, a company dedicated to reshaping the way businesses and IT leaders manage technology partnerships and spending. With over 15 years in the technology sector, he has played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of Canada's leading companies....
Mar 10, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 842
Send us a text In a compelling episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas delves into the intricate world of cyber risk quantification and management with Jose M. Seara, the visionary Founder and CEO of DeNexus. Transitioning from a successful career in renewable energy to tackling the pressing challenges of cybersecurity in operational technology, Seara shares his journey and the pivotal experiences that shaped his current venture. Jose highlights the critical need for advanced cybersecurit...
Mar 09, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 841
Send us a text In an enlightening session of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas explores the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and sales strategies with Gene Slade, CEO of LeadNinja system. Gene, with his rich background in helping his father's HVAC company to owning a rapidly growing construction company, shares invaluable insights into the trades industry's unique challenges and opportunities. Gene's journey from the grassroots of HVAC to the pinnacle of business succe...
Mar 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 840
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas dives into the fascinating world of media intelligence with guest Tan Sukhera, CEO and Founder of Piar. Based in New York, Sukhera brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at leading media intelligence companies worldwide. He discusses the transformative journey that led him to establish Piar, highlighting his diverse background from starting a marketing agency in Canada to becoming a news anchor in South Africa, and even...
Mar 07, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 839
Send us a text In this compelling episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas hosts Ari Tulla, the visionary entrepreneur behind Elo, a groundbreaking smart nutrition service leveraging AI to tailor food into a powerful medicine. Ari's foray into the health and wellness sector is deeply rooted in personal adversity, beginning with his wife's health challenges and their arduous journey through the complexities of healthcare. These experiences ignited Ari's passion for making a substantial diff...
Mar 06, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 838
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Pam Saechow, the dynamic CEO of Elite Groups and a seasoned IT executive with a rich background in healthcare. With over two decades of experience, Pam shares her transformative journey from her early days in Laos, inspired by her grandmother's healthcare work, to leading major digital transformations in prestigious institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and New York City Health and Hospitals. Pam's sto...
Mar 05, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 837
Send us a text In this episode of the Digital Executive, hosted by Brian Thomas at Coruzant Technologies, we delve into the groundbreaking journey of Tomer Shiran, a pioneer in the big data analytics space and a key figure in the evolution of Dremio. Shiran, with a rich background as Dremio's founding CEO and a former VP product at MapR, discusses the transformative path of Dremio from its inception to becoming a major player in data analytics, serving large enterprise customers and embracing ge...
Mar 04, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 836
