DisrupTV

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: - Lee Rainie, Director, Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University - Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull, Co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact Lee Rainie, Margaret Moore, and Jeffrey Hull explored how AI is reshaping leadership and essential human traits. Rainie cited research on 12 core traits, raising flags about AI's potential to erode social-emotional intelligence and critical thinking. Moore and Hull underscored the growing need for authenticity, humility, and collaborative leadership in this new era. They introduced their book, The Science of Leadership, which identifies nine key leadership capacities and emphasizes continuous learning and adaptability. The discussion also touched on how AI can support shared and transformational leadership, so long as human values and decision-making autonomy remain central. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: - Brian Shield, CIO of Safe-Guard Products - Ravi Pal, CTO of Ogilvy One - Adam Brotman, former Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, co-founder of Forum3 and co-author of AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand - Andy Sack, former Microsoft advisor, co-founder of Forum3 and co-author of AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand This week’s episode spotlighted how #AI is reshaping industries. Brian Shield, former CIO of the Boston Red Sox and now at Safeguard Products, shared insights on digital transformation in the automotive space and the growing role of AI. Ravi Pal of Ogilvy One tackled the organizational challenges of integrating AI, emphasizing the need to rethink roles and processes from the ground up. Meanwhile, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, co-authors of AI First, urged CEOs to lead with vision, pushing for multi-year transformation plans that prioritize AI at the core. The episode made it clear: AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a catalyst for reinvention, and staying ahead requires relentless learning and strategic agility. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: - Christopher Lochhead, thirteen-time #1 bestselling Co-author, #1 charting business dialogue podcaster, co-creator of Category Pirates and best known as a "godfather" of Category Design - Sunil Karkera, Founder & Chief Engineer at Soul of the Machine Christopher Lochhead and Sunil Karkera explored how AI is reshaping the future of business. Lochhead warned of the “existing market trap”—a scenario where up to $13 trillion could be lost as AI vendors focus on optimizing legacy markets instead of inventing new ones. He urged companies to think like AI-native startups and embrace a bold “stop, change, start” strategy to drive meaningful transformation. Karkera introduced Soul of the Machine, a platform designed to compress the ideation-to-prototype process from months to hours. He emphasized that true innovation lies in blending AI with human creativity and design, paving the way for a new era of value creation. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: - David Roberts, CEO of SugarCRM - Jonathan Stutz, Co-author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging - Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, Co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee In this episode, we explore what’s broken and what’s possible at work today. David explored how AI is transforming CRM from a transactional system into a tool that empowers sellers. Jonathan emphasized inclusive leadership through small, daily practices that build belonging. Wes and Tamara defined meaningful work as community, contribution, and challenge—highlighting how leaders can create purpose and high-performance teams. Together, they discussed how AI and inclusive practices are key to driving organizational success. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: - Karen Silverman, CEO and Founder of The Cantellus Group - Denise Holt, Founder and CEO of AIX Global Media - Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc. - Lori Rosenkopf, Author of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation. Karen broke down the real-world need for practical AI governance—moving beyond theory to action. Denise introduced active inference AI, revealing how it’s revolutionizing real-time decision-making with surprising energy efficiency. David called for leaders to embrace empathy and adaptability as AI transforms every industry. And Lori challenged the myth of the "tech-only" entrepreneur with insights from her new book, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs. We also explored game-changing topics like the IEEE spatial web protocol, the future of intelligent systems, and why resilience, inclusive leadership, and bold innovation are the keys to thriving in this new era. Don’t miss this powerful conversation that connects strategy, tech, and human-centered leadership. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lord Tim Clement-Jones of the U.K., former Chair of the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence Select Committee and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc., Melody Wilding, author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge and Jon Reed, Co-founder of Diginomica. The 400th episode of DisrupTV featured discussions on AI regulation, governance, and the impact of AI on businesses. Lord Tim Clement-Jones emphasized the importance of corporate values and international standards in AI regulation. David highlighted the need for businesses to prioritize AI applications based on business needs and customer expectations. Melody discussed strategies for managing up, including alignment, ownership, and setting boundaries. John critiqued AI vendors for overemphasizing autonomous agents and stressed the importance of human expertise and creativity in AI applications. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive, Technology and CTO at Accenture, Patrick McGee, Author of Apple in China: the Capture of the World’s Greatest Company, and Andrés Tapia & Michel Buffet, Co-authors of The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams: Unlocking Collective Power to Achieve Breakthrough. We discussed AI's transformative impact with Karthik, who highlighted the tech vision's 25-year history and the pivotal role of AI in driving future growth. Patrick's book, "Apple in China," explored the unintended consequences of Apple's supply chain strategy, which significantly boosted China's electronic sector. Andrés Tapia and Michel Buffet discussed the importance of inclusive teams, emphasizing the need for human connection and AI integration to enhance productivity and innovation. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Sergey Davidovich is the Co-Founder and President of SparkBeyond, pioneer of the AI-powered Always-Optimized platform, Paula Davis, author of Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team and Zach Mercurio, author of The Power Of Mattering: How Leaders can Create a Culture of Significance. We discussed the evolution of AI in decision-making with Sergey, who explained the shift from static automation to dynamic systems capable of continuous learning and adaptation. Paula emphasized the importance of leadership practices that foster meaningful work and employee engagement. Zach highlighted the primal need for humans to feel valued and significant, especially in the age of AI. The episode underscored the critical role of leaders in creating cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and valued. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Alex Yeh, CEO & Founder of GMI Cloud, Bob Goodson, Employee #1 at Yelp, CEO of Quid, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World and Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World. We discussed the integration of AI in finance and accounting, highlighting the modernization of back-office processes. Grant shared insights on the adoption of AI, noting that 60% of CFOs are actively adopting AI, driven by a 3.5 million talent deficit in finance. Alex discussed the rapid growth of AI training, fine-tuning, and inference, emphasizing the need for AI tools to enhance productivity. Bob and Martin highlighted the evolution and impact of the "like" button, underscoring its role in social learning and innovation. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Bruno Kurtic, CEO/Co-founder of Bedrock Security, previously Co-founder of Sumo Logic and Shanda Gore, founder of Mays Associates and author of The PinLeader Path: Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture. Bruno discussed the convergence of AI and data security, emphasizing the importance of AI governance and the need for enterprises to center data in their security strategies. He highlighted Bedrock Security's metadata lake, which uses AI to classify and manage data at scale, addressing regulatory concerns and improving data security posture. Shanda shared insights on effective leadership in the age of AI, stressing the importance of human-AI collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical AI use. Both guests underscored the evolving landscape of leadership and the necessity for organizations to adapt to AI's growing influence. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.