AI For the C Suite with Chad Harvey™

I'm delighted to welcome Alex Smereczniak & Chris Wright, the cofounders of Franzy, a platform revolutionizing franchise discovery and acquisition. Franzy empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with transparency, support, and tools to find the right franchise opportunities.

Alex Smereczniak is a serial entrepreneur with deep experience building technology-enabled businesses at the intersection of operations, consumer services, and AI....

Steven Bryant is the CEO and Managing Partner of Bryant Research, where he helps organizations harness AI to achieve strategic outcomes and navigate the transition to what he calls "the Agentic Enterprise." His unique perspective comes from more than 30 years of experience spanning both enterprise leadership and technical implementation.

Beyond his corporate work, Steven serves on the faculty at Georgia Tech, where he earned his MS...

Jan Lehman, CSP, is the CEO and Visionary of CTC Productivity, bringing over 15 years of expertise in helping companies optimize their Microsoft 365 environment. As a globally recognized productivity expert featured in Forbes, Business Journal, and Entrepreneur, Jan's career includes leadership roles at Accenture and Kraft Foods where she managed IT and IS activities across Scandinavia.

Rafe Johnson is part of the CTC Productivit...

Andy Hilliard is the CEO of Accelerance, the premier global outsourcing advisor delivering top-tier software development resources along with professional consulting services, and a 2x author. As CEO of Accelerance, Andy helps companies find the talent they need to scale high-performing, globally distributed software engineering and product development teams.

Currently living in Kenwood, California, Andy has visited more than 60 ...

Emily Tait is an Intellectual Property Partner at JONES DAY®. As an IP and technology lawyer, she has particular experience in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI). She helps clients navigate the complex and evolving legal and regulatory AI environment, provides AI-related risk assessments, and devises strategies to protect and enforce IP rights in the age of AI. Emily recently co-chaired the Michigan Judicial Cou...

Nathan Whittacre is the founder and CEO of Stimulus Technologies. With both bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer Science from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Nathan has witnessed the evolution of AI from its academic origins to today's transformative applications. He recently completed MIT's "Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy" course and authored the Amazon best-selling book, The CEO's Digital S...

Ben Johnson is the CEO and founder of Freya Systems. Originally from the UK, Ben came to America in 2004 while working with BAE Systems before founding Freya Systems in 2009. His company specializes in helping businesses transform data into actionable insights through predictive analytics and custom software solutions.

Ben regularly shares his expertise as a speaker on AI strategy for Vistage, helping business leaders understand th...

Richard Pierle is the Managing Partner and CEO of Pier Digital, Inc. In this role, Richard leverages his experience and expertise in technology and digital transformation, working across industries and verticals, and serving as a strategic advisor and player-coach to organizations facing IT/tech challenges, disruptions, or mission-critical events and opportunities.

Throughout Richard’s career, he’s been instrumental in partnering w...

Nate DiMemmo is the Founder and CEO of PivotPoint AI. He brings a decade of experience guiding organizations through digital transformation, with seven years specifically focused on leveraging AI to drive business results. As the founder of PivotPoint AI, he helps midmarket companies harness Generative AI and AI Agents—from strategic planning to practical implementation.

With expertise spanning strategy development, implementation,...

Papi Menon is Vice President and Chief Product Officer of Outshift by Cisco, where he leads their emerging technology incubation initiatives. With over two decades of experience building and scaling world-class technology products, Papi brings a unique perspective on AI's transformative potential. 

At Outshift, Papi is spearheading Cisco's ventures into generative AI, recently launching Motific—a platform that helps organizations...

Ken Winell is Managing Partner at Freeman Clarke and Co-CEO/CTO of Nexus Digital Group. With over three decades of experience in digital transformation and technology leadership, Ken has been at the forefront of helping mid-sized companies navigate the AI revolution. His unique perspective comes from serving as CTO and digital strategy leader for organizations across multiple sectors, including consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and ...

Rebecca Sykes is a Partner at The Brandtech Group, where she leads their emergent technology practice. Rebecca has been at the forefront of implementing generative AI across the creative process for major global brands including Unilever, Diageo (D-AGE-E-O), and L'Oréal. Her work spans from developing enterprise-level legal frameworks for AI governance to creating practical solutions for bias mitigation and brand safety.

Rebecca ...

Rob Wray is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and scaled several technology companies, including Whitebox, MP3Car, and Innovative Technology Consulting Corporation. He secured $55 million in venture capital for Whitebox and has experience in various fields such as healthcare, e-commerce, and logistics.

Rob currently mentors at Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures and is developing a project called Sopheva. His experience also incl...

Eric Marshall is a leader at the intersection of AI and product development who's tackling some fascinating challenges in both the business and accessibility spaces. As the CEO of Level Up Development and creator of Agent700, Eric has launched and maintained hundreds of applications across diverse sectors.

Eric's unique value lies in his vision for AI, not just as an efficiency tool, but as a means to enhance employee value deliver...

Chat GPT Advanced Voice is one of the least utilized features within the Chat GPT product suite.

In this episode, we speak with Chat GPT Advanced Voice and explore the transformative power of AI for leaders, focusing on its role in decision-making, leadership development, and fostering innovation. We discuss practical applications like streamlining operations, enhancing communication, and preparing for challenging con...

Phillip Swan is the Chief Product and go-to-market (GTM) Officer at The AI Solution Group. In this role, he blends customer-centric go-to-market strategies with cutting-edge product development, leadership, and partnerships. 

Swan discusses his journey in the AI field, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI use. He highlights the potential of AI in manufacturing, focusing on solving real-world problems such as inventory manag...

Connect with Cameron Duncan on Linkedin: / cameron-duncan-b773154...

Mike Gadsby is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at O3 World where he leads digital transformation initiatives with a unique focus on the intersection of AI, user experience, and creative problem-solving. With expertise in AI-driven projects, Mike helps businesses revolutionize operations and client relationships, offering deep insights into AI's potential to reshape industries.

Connect with Mike Gadsby on Linkedin: /mi...

Reggie Henry is the Chief Information & Performance Excellence Officer with ASAE – the American Society of Association Executives. He is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector.

Connect with Reggie Henry on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reggiehenry/

Learn more about ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership here: http://www.asaecenter.org

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