Digital Transformation Podcast

David De Cremer, a professor of management and technology at Northeastern University and a recognized thought leader in AI, shares captivating insights from his book, "The AI-Savvy Leader." He emphasizes the necessity for leaders to embrace AI, fostering an inclusive approach to ease employee fears about job displacement. David discusses how leaders can strategically integrate AI while retaining control, the importance of ethical practices, and the need for ongoing learning to adapt to digital transformation. His approach encourages collaboration between tech experts and organizational goals.

Greg Sullins, Head of U.S. Banking at Newgen Software, discusses ways to redefine customer experience in banking. Listen as we explore the future of financial tech and ways to leverage digital transformation with process automation, content services and customer communication management, ultimately boosting organizational performance. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Nikhil Joshi, Founder and President of Snic Solutions, discusses ways to make digital transformation cost effective with the use of data virtualization. The approach integrates data from various sources and presents it in a unified, virtualized view that allows users to access and manage data without needing to know its physical location or format. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Vili Lehdonvirta discusses his book "Cloud Empires" and how digital platforms like Amazon and others are overtaking our lives. We explore how we can regain control. Vili is Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?

Alessio Alionco, CEO of Pipefy, discusses optimizing IT with automation and AI. Alessio is a former mergers and acquisitions consultant who became frustrated with the inflexibility and poor user experience of existing workflow automation solutions. So He founded Pipefy in 2015, a business process automation platform that increases team productivity and efficiency. Alessio is also a regular contributor to Forbes, and an award-winning entrepreneur. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Ash Fontana discusses his book "The AI-First Company," and how to compete and win with Artificial Intelligence. Ash became one of the most recognized startup investors in the world after launching online investing at AngelList. He then became a Managing Director of Zetta, the first investment fund that focused on AI. He has appeared in Fast Company, Bloomberg, Forbes, and CNBC, among others. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Nat Robinson, Founder and CEO of Trustworthy, discusses digital transformation in family estate planning. Trustworthy reimagines old school estate management into the 'Family Operating System', an online service that helps families curate, manage and securely share their important information like financial and estate documentation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest

Ron Gerlach, Director of Marketing at Gaubert Oil, dives into the groundbreaking European AI Act, a landmark legislation set to roll out in May 2024. He explains how this act categorizes AI systems by risk and imposes strict regulations on high-risk applications, particularly in essential sectors like healthcare. The conversation also highlights the importance of transparency and ethical standards in AI, while discussing the balance between innovation and consumer safety. Gerlach reflects on the implications for businesses and the potential influence on U.S. AI legislation.

Uri Ferruccio, Co-founder and CEO of Concordia, delves into blockchain, AI, and decentralized finance. He discusses risk management using AI, blockchain verification capabilities, and the impact on finance. The conversation explores digital transformation, e-commerce innovation, and future workforce preparation.

This a listener favorite episode with futurist Ross Dawson discussing his book "Thriving On Overload" and five powers for success in a world of exponential information. Ross is a the Founding Chairman of the Advanced Human Technologies group. He's worked with Citibank, Coca-Cola, Google, and Walmart, and you've seen him in places like ABC TV, the BBC, and the New York Times. How can we make information overload something to capitalize on instead of something that we should avoid? Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/guest