DisrupTV

In this enlightening episode of DisrupTV, we delve into the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental stewardship. Join our hosts, R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar, as they engage with two visionary leaders: Sanjib Sahoo, President of Ingram Micro's Global Platform Group, discusses how the company's X Vantage platform integrates AI across its operations, enhancing efficiency and accelerating market strategies. Tim Christophersen, Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce and author of Generation Restoration, advocates for a paradigm shift in our relationship with nature, emphasizing AI's role in promoting ecological literacy and facilitating large-scale restoration efforts. Tune in to explore how AI is not only revolutionizing business practices but also paving the way for a more sustainable future. DisrupTV is a dynamic weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar, where we explore the latest trends in technology, business, and sustainability. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and innovators, providing listeners with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Join us every Friday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for engaging discussions that inspire change and drive progress.

In this thought-provoking episode of DisrupTV, hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar engage with three distinguished guests: Lee Rainie, Director of the Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University, discusses research on 12 core human traits and the potential impact of AI on social-emotional intelligence and critical thinking. Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull, co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact, explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of AI, emphasizing the need for authenticity, humility, and collaborative leadership. Tune in to delve into how AI is reshaping leadership and essential human traits, and discover strategies to retain and enhance what makes us human in a machine-driven world. DisrupTV is a dynamic weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar, where we explore the latest trends in technology, business, and leadership. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and innovators, providing listeners with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives. Join us every Friday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for engaging discussions that inspire change and drive progress.

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.

In this thought-provoking episode of DisrupTV, hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar engage with two visionary thinkers to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and its impact on business innovation: Christopher Lochhead, a thirteen-time #1 bestselling author, co-creator of Category Pirates, and host of the "Follow Your Different" podcast, challenges the prevailing AI hype cycle. He warns of the "existing market trap," where companies risk losing up to $13 trillion by focusing on optimizing legacy markets instead of creating new ones. Lochhead advocates for a bold "stop, change, start" strategy to drive meaningful transformation. Sunil Karkera, Founder & Chief Engineer at Soul of the Machine, introduces a platform designed to compress the ideation-to-prototype process from months to hours. He emphasizes that true innovation lies in blending AI with human creativity and design, paving the way for a new era of value creation. Key topics covered include: Understanding the "existing market trap" and its implications for AI vendors. Strategies for inventing new markets rather than optimizing existing ones. The role of human creativity in AI-driven innovation. Practical steps for organizations to embrace AI-native thinking and transformation. Tune in to gain actionable insights on navigating the evolving AI landscape and leading the next wave of business reinvention. 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. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

In this insightful episode of DisrupTV, hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar delve into the evolving landscape of work, focusing on the transformative roles of CRM systems, organizational culture, and leadership practices in building high-performance teams. Featured Guests: David Roberts, CEO of SugarCRM, discusses how AI is revolutionizing CRM from a transactional tool to a proactive assistant, enabling sales teams to focus on strategic, customer-centric interactions. Jonathan Stutz, co-author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging, emphasizes the importance of inclusive leadership through small, daily practices that foster trust, engagement, and retention. Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, define meaningful work as community, contribution, and challenge, highlighting how leaders can create purpose-driven environments that unlock discretionary effort and innovation. Key Takeaways: The evolution of CRM systems from transactional tools to AI-powered assistants. Strategies for embedding inclusive leadership practices into daily operations. The role of meaningful work in enhancing employee engagement and performance. Insights on building agile, resilient, and high-performing teams in the modern workplace. Tune in to gain actionable insights on navigating the future of work through AI, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven culture. 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. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

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.