DisrupTV

This week on episode 363, we interviewed Jeff Willinger, Microsoft MVP, Advisory and Digital Experience Director, James Whitemore, Chief Growth Officer at Celigo and Joe Boggio and Peter Leyden, Co-founders of Reinvent Futures and Hosts of The AI Age Begins, https://peterleyden.substack.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpnRrvcqCaa8ddT8hYs3mg. Topics covered include: - How will generative AI impact the future of work? - What is the impact of generative AI in the retail industry? - What leadership challenges does generative AI introduce? 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 episode 361, we interviewed Sally Helgesen, Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach, Conrad Shaw, UBI Trial Manager & Series Co-Creator of Bootstraps docuseries, Co-Founder of Comingle, Co-Founder of Income to Support All Foundation and Creator of UBIcalculator and Scott Santens, Founder and President of Income to Support All Foundation. Sally discussed the importance of organizational culture, and how the present activism against diversity, equity, and inclusion is not likely to affect corporate commitment in the long term. She also talked about the biggest changes she has seen in women's leadership and what the biggest disruptors have been. Conrad and Scott focused their conversation around universal basic income and how good it would be for the economy in terms of economic growth and small business stimulus. They also touched on their work at the Income to Support All Foundation. 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 episode 361, we interviewed Eric Best, Co-founder and CEO of SoundCommerce, Kunal Agarwal, CEO of dope.security and Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company and Author of You Can't Market Manure At Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company. Kunal took us on a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity. He discussed why people say SWGs are an outdated concept and shared why people use SSE, SASE, and SWG interchangeably. He also explained how AI affects the SWG, or greater SSE market. Then Eric talked about the shifts he's seeing in the ecommerce landscape and he shared what he's learned from his career in ecommerce, retail and digital marketing. Maisie shared how her personal experiences and interviews with industry legends influenced her perspective on sustainability in the food industry. She also discussed the dangers of greenwashing and shared practical steps companies can take to ensure they are genuinely operating sustainably rather than just creating a façade. 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 episode 360, Guy Kawasaki, Chief evangelist at Canva, former chief evangelist at Apple, former trustee at Wikipedia, and Author of 16 books including Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference and Michael Southworth, CEO of Babel Street. Guy talked about his new book, Think Remarkable, and he shared what inspired him to to connect the book title to Apple's iconic "Think Different". He also touched on confronting Steve Jobs during a "Think Different" rollout meeting and hiring Marc Benioff as an intern at Apple. He also discussed his podcast and interviewing Jane Goodall, how he's seen dots connect backwards, asshole leaders, what his ikigai is and more! Michael gave a big picture overview of the Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) market and where he sees the field evolving and what role he plays in shaping that future. He also talked about what role OSINT plays in identifying and mitigating risks associated with money laundering and financial fraud. 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 episode 359, we interviewed Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Accenture and Eric Siegel, Author of The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment. Paul brought us up to speed on Accenture's plans on investing in AI over the next three years. He also touched on how AI is reinventing the way we work and discussed how we can ensure that the industry continues to innovate, but does so ethically and responsibly. Eric shared the details on his new book, The AI Playbook. He discussed the ins and outs of machine learning and the impact it will have on future advancements of organizations and jobs. 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.

Authors Rob Wolcott and Kaihan K. discuss the benefits of a Proximity-focused business model. Jeremie Kubicek explores deciphering expectations in relationships. Jon Reed debunks myths about the tech paradox in the enterprise and shares learnings from events like Adobe Summit.

This week on episode 357, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Jeremy Utley, Author of Ideaflow, Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO at Geolab and Chris Deaver, Co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation. Grant talked about issues around scaling a SaaS company and the impact of AI on the future of finance and planning. Jeremy and Kian discussed their latest research on how AI can help you solve problems better, and shared a key finding that uncovered an interesting paradox on the results of AI and human collaboration. Chris shared the importance behind "co-creation" and why we need to embrace it now. He also explained why leading with questions makes you a better leader. 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 episode 356, we interviewed Clint Oram, Chief Strategy Officer at SugarCRM, Patrick McGinnis, Co-founder & Coach at XQuotient and Inventor of FOMO, Elaine Lin Hering, Author of Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. Clint touched on the intersection of GenerativeAI and CRM, he explained what's helpful vs. what's hype. Patrick discussed FOMO in the business world. He shared the triggers that drive FOMO and shared the strategies one can use to spot and manage FOMO. Elaine explained how silence in the workplace can lead to a multitude of negative issues and she shared ways that leaders can create a welcoming environment for expression to flourish. 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 episode 355, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Rhonda Vetere, Advisor, Global C Suite Technology Executive, STEM Global Ambassador, 2x Author, and All World Athlete Ironman 70.3, Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, Finch AI Board Member/Investor, Commure and Karat Board Member, Non-Executive Chair KnightSwan, Vice-Chair White House Historical Association and Investor and Chirag Mehta, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research. This episode was focused on AI trends, society, and leadership and we kicked off the show with a discussion on how AI advancements impact leadership in our changing world. Teresa touched on the adoption of cloud technologies in government, Rhonda shared the secrets of her success in helping companies adopt new technologies and David discussed how to lead in really risk-averse environments. Chirag closed out the show by sharing his thoughts on how AI will change cybersecurity. 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 episode 354, we interviewed Dr. Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, M.D, CEO at Mimit Health, Gyner Ozgul, CEO of SMC Roofing Solutions and Kate Bravery, Author of Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age. Romi shared lessons learned from navigating digital transformation in the healthcare industry and Gyner discussed the headwinds impacting the trades as it relates to technology and the workforce. Kate wrapped up the show by sharing key details from her new book like how employers can be successful in the people age and the implications of more AI in the workplace. 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.