Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast , host Brian Thomas sits down with Jassem “J” Osseiran, a seasoned entrepreneur and operational investor, currently the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of PlaysOut Technologies. Jassem shares his journey from launching tech ventures in New York to founding startups across the Middle East and North Africa, eventually leading to the creation of 611 Capital Investments. Now, with PlaysOut Technologies, Jassem is pioneering a new wav...
Aug 14, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 925
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Shanna Adamic, an executive at Oracle and a beacon of audacious optimism. Shanna's two-decade career at Oracle, spanning corporate philanthropy, global nonprofit work, and community engagement, is marked by her relentless optimism and dedication to creating a more equitable world through intelligent, connected healthcare. Shanna shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of overcoming a rare, li...
Aug 08, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 924
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas speaks with Kris Pahuja, the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Piramidal. With an impressive background in AI and healthcare from roles at Google and Spotify, Kris is on a mission to transform medical diagnostics by teaching AI to read brainwaves. He shares the story behind founding Piramidal, alongside his co-founder Dimitri, and their vision of building the largest model trained on brainwave data to understand th...
Aug 05, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 923
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas engages in a compelling conversation with John Munsell, the CEO of Bizzuka. Known for its distinction as a three-time Inc 5000 company, Bizzuka specializes in helping businesses leverage AI to maximize efficiency and profitability. John shares his journey from financial services to becoming a leading AI strategist, detailing how his innovative AI Strategy Canvas and Scalable Prompt Engineering methodologies have transfor...
Aug 04, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 922
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Katelynn Minott, the dynamic CEO of Bright!Tax, a pioneering cloud-based tax firm specializing in the needs of American expatriates. Katelynn shares her inspiring journey from starting at PwC in Denver to becoming a leader in expatriate tax compliance while living in Chile and now Spain. She delves into the innovative technological advancements Bright!Tax has implemented, such as customized tax organizers ...
Aug 03, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 921
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Amy Beckley, an experienced infertility expert and the inventor of Proov. Dr. Beckley shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey through infertility, detailing how her scientific background led her to discover a luteal phase defect as the root cause of her struggles. Driven by her own experience and the broken healthcare system, she developed Proov, an at-home hormone monitoring system designed to help...
Aug 01, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 920
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Jodie Kelley, CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). With over 25 years of experience, Jodie leads the charge in representing the dynamic payments technology industry. She discusses her journey from practicing law to becoming a key figure in the payments ecosystem, highlighting pivotal career moments and the invaluable advice from her mentor. Jodie sheds light on the rapidly evolving payment...
Jul 30, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 919
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Dr. Masha Petrova, an accomplished executive with a rich background in aerospace engineering and marketing. Dr. Petrova shares her unique journey from growing up in the Soviet Union and being inspired by her grandfather's work in the space race, to pursuing her own dreams of space travel and eventually transitioning into the world of engineering and marketing. With over 15 years of experience leading multi...
Jul 25, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 918
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas interviews Anna Zege, President and Co-founder of Groomit. Anna shares her entrepreneurial journey from a banker in Manhattan to co-founding an innovative on-demand pet grooming service. Driven by her love for her dog and a passion for convenience, Anna created Groomit to provide pet owners with a reliable and transparent grooming experience. She discusses the challenges of finding quality grooming services, the importan...
Jul 23, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 917
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Projjal Ghatak, founder of OnLoop, to discuss his innovative approach to collaborative team development (CTD) and the future of work. Projjal shares his journey from leading roles at Uber and Accenture to creating OnLoop in response to the inefficiencies in traditional performance management systems. He delves into how OnLoop addresses the unique challenges of hybrid and remote teams by fostering intentio...
Jul 21, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 916
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Ian McIntyre, a seasoned entrepreneur and coach who has navigated two decades of challenges to build successful ventures and guide aspiring entrepreneurs. Ian shares his compelling story of overcoming a decade-long misdiagnosed injury that catalyzed his entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to the realms of e-commerce and coaching. Ian delves into the mental hurdles faced by entrepreneurs, such as decision paraly...
Jul 18, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 915
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Catalina Valentino, the dynamic Group CEO and Co-Founder of ELIXR. ELIXR, known for being the world’s first global giga project, aims to develop smart cities that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Catalina discusses the company's comprehensive approach to creating interconnected technological solutions for infrastructure, energy, education, and more. She highlights innovative tools like Metaconnex...
Jul 16, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 914
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Kirk Marple, the visionary CEO and founder of Graphlit. Kirk shares his impressive journey from key roles at Microsoft, General Motors, and STATS to the founding of Graphlit, a company revolutionizing the way unstructured data is handled. Graphlit's serverless, cloud-native platform automates data ingestion, knowledge extraction, and LLM conversations, bringing unprecedented efficiency to data processing an...
Jul 12, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 913
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Jim Scapa, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Altair. With nearly 40 years of experience in business growth, innovation, and cultural stewardship, Jim shares his journey from founding Altair in 1985 to leading it as a global leader in computational intelligence. He discusses the early challenges of starting the company with limited resources and how they overcame these obstacles through innovation and agility. J...
Jul 08, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 912
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes David Phillips, the accomplished CEO of Elf Labs. David shares his remarkable journey from co-founding Journey, a hospitality tech company, to leading Elf Labs, a company that reimagines iconic character IP through next-generation storytelling. He discusses the motivation behind his transition, emphasizing his desire to combine innovative technology with classic and beloved characters to create high-value IP fran...
Jul 07, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 911
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Chandra Duggirala, the CEO and co-founder of Portal. Chandra, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur, discusses his transition from the medical field to technology and finance. He shares insights into his journey, from starting a medical device company to founding an AI-based personalized nutrition company, and now leading Portal, a company focused on providing the safest and easiest path to Bitcoin from any othe...
Jul 05, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 910
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Raul Wald, the visionary founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Estu, a groundbreaking student life fintech company. At just 20 years old, Raul has created an innovative platform that integrates finances, academic responsibilities, and social events into one seamless app. Raul shares his unique journey as an international student from Brazil, the inspiration behind Estu, and the challenges he has faced as a you...
Jul 03, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 909
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes Brandon Leibowitz, founder and operator of SEO Optimizers, to discuss his journey in digital marketing and the evolution of SEO. Brandon shares how he started in the field in 2007, managing the marketing for an e-commerce website with little initial knowledge, and how he built SEO Optimizers into a successful company. He delves into specific strategies used to help small and medium-sized businesses increase onli...
Jun 28, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 908
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas welcomes John Son, the global marketing manager at DeepBrain AI, to discuss the transformative power of AI in various industries. John delves into the groundbreaking advancements at DeepBrain AI, including the development of Instant Custom Avatar and Dream Avatar, which are reshaping how humans interact with AI. He highlights the significant impact of these technologies on modern banking practices, sharing success storie...
Jun 27, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 907
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with David Lichter, founder and owner of Lock Horns, to explore his journey of transforming a personal crisis into an entrepreneurial success. David shares how a thwarted wheel theft in 2009 inspired him to create a superior wheel lock system, leading to the establishment of Lock Horns. With two decades of experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries, David applies his scientifi...
Jun 26, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 906
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Rob Gonda, the CEO of DVX and a visionary leader in business and technology. Rob shares insights from his extensive experience leading digital transformations at major companies, including McDonald's, where he tripled the company's market cap as Chief Digital and Data Officer. He emphasizes the importance of rewiring not just technology but also people, and discusses how data-driven solutions can drive exponent...
Jun 25, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 905
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Keaun Amani, the CEO and founder of Neurosnap. Amani, a trailblazer at the intersection of software engineering and molecular biology, shares his journey of integrating these fields to drive innovation. With over nine years of expertise in software engineering and a deep understanding of various biological disciplines, Amani discusses his groundbreaking work on NeuroFold, an enzyme design model that significantly...
Jun 24, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 904
Send us a text In this episode of Coruzant Technologies' "The Digital Executive," host Brian Thomas welcomes Andrew Einhorn, the CEO and Co-Founder of LevelFields . Andrew shares his journey from public health and epidemiology to creating a groundbreaking AI-driven fintech platform. Discover how LevelFields leverages AI to streamline investment research, making advanced financial strategies accessible to all. Andrew delves into the development challenges and successes of their AI event intellige...
Jun 21, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 903
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Luis Garcia, a seasoned international executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, digital media, and education. As the president of PETE, an Orlando-based tech startup, Luis shares his vision for the future of personalized workforce learning and the transformative role of AI in achieving this vision. Luis discusses how PETE's innovative solutions democratize training by making customized courses a...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 902
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes back Chris Piche, founder and CEO of Smarter AI. Chris, a renowned computer scientist and technology entrepreneur, shares his journey from developing breakthrough technologies like AT&T TV and BlackBerry Video to pioneering advancements in AI cameras and enablement software. He delves into the inspiration behind founding Smarter AI, comparing the AI camera revolution to the smartphone boom of a decade ago. Ch...
Jun 12, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 901
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Chelsea Mandel, Founder and Managing Director of Ascension Advisory. Chelsea discusses her impressive career journey from working at Starwood Capital Group and New Mountain Capital to establishing her own advisory firm. She shares insights on her innovative strategies in sale-leaseback transactions and corporate real estate, highlighting the importance of creativity and client-focused service. Chelsea also delv...
Jun 11, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 900
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Khulood Almani, an entrepreneur and globally recognized AI and technology leader. Dr. Almani, the Co-founder of HKB Tech and a prominent Saudi figure, shares her journey and dedication to driving digital transformation and supporting innovation. Dr. Almani discusses the establishment of the Saudi AI Hub Center of Excellence, developed in collaboration with major international technology companies, and highlig...
Jun 06, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 899
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Sarah Nagy, Co-founder and CEO of Seek AI, an emerging analytics automation startup. Sarah shares her journey from a data scientist to an entrepreneur, inspired by the repetitive and inefficient tasks she faced in her previous roles at Citadel's Azure Capital and other startups. She discusses how advancements in large language models led to the inception of Seek AI, aiming to automate mundane data tasks and make ...
Jun 04, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 898
Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Mario Peshev, the CEO of DevriX and author of "MBA Disrupted." Mario shares insights from his new book, which offers a comprehensive guide to bootstrapping million-dollar digital businesses. He discusses the inspiration behind his book, the gaps in traditional MBA programs, and how "MBA Disrupted" addresses these shortcomings. Mario also delves into key strategies from his extensive career, offering...
Jun 02, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 897
Send us a text In this episode of Coruzant Technologies' Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Clayton Tino, the Chief Technology Officer at Beep. Clayton shares his unique career path from pursuing a PhD in system design and optimization at Georgia Tech to becoming a leading technologist in the autonomous mobility space. He discusses his pivotal roles at Virtustream and Beep, where he has driven significant advancements in cloud platform management and autonomous vehicle techno...
May 30, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 896
