The Digital Executive

The Digital Executive

Best 10-minute, daily tech podcast on emerging technologies, hundreds of Silicon Valley CEOs, Influencers and Celebrities. Hosted by technology executive and creator of Coruzant Technologies.

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May 7, 2026 13 mins
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Jessi Szurek, Associate Partner at Synthesis, about the realities of AI transformation in financial services. With more than 17 years of experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives across 40+ countries, Jessi shares why successful AI adoption depends less on flashy technology and more on strong data foundations, governance, and human-centered de...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Ashfaque Chowdhury, CEO of Exol and former executive at CEVA Logistics and XPO Logistics, about the future of AI-driven logistics and automation. With more than two decades of experience scaling global supply chain operations, Ashfaque shares how his passion for innovation, robotics, and operational efficiency led him to build a next-generation logistics pla...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Tor Langøy, Norwegian entrepreneur and founder of Viking Digital, about the critical intersection of energy, finance, and AI infrastructure. Drawing from decades of global experience across companies like BP and Amoco, Tor explains how his deep understanding of the energy sector laid the foundation for building next-generation AI compute platforms. Tor high...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Mike Liberty, co-founder and Chief Risk Officer of Signifyd, to unpack the evolving battle between online merchants and fraudsters. Drawing on a career that spans JPMorgan Chase and PayPal, Mike shares how a surprising insight—that merchants unfairly shoulder fraud liability—sparked the creation of Signifyd. Mike explains how the company flips the tradit...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Alexandre Mongeon, CEO and co-founder of Vision Marine Technologies, to explore how electrification is transforming the marine industry. With over 25 years of experience, Alexandre shares the pivotal moments—from early electric prototypes to record-breaking performance—that led him to pioneer high-performance electric boating. He dives into the developme...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Matthew Stewart, founder of TalentSprout, about how conversational voice AI is transforming the hiring process. Drawing from his experience as a software engineer and frequent recruiter, Matthew shares how overwhelming applicant volume and repetitive screening calls inspired him to build an AI-powered solution. TalentSprout automates first-round interviews ...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with David Fattal, co-founder and CTO of Leia, Inc., to explore the future of immersive technology and spatial AI. With a background in quantum computing and nano-photonics, David shares how his early research led to the breakthrough invention of light field display technology—powering today’s glasses-free 3D experiences. David explains how Leia’s platform br...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Yehuda Niv, CEO and co-founder of Spines, to explore how AI is transforming the publishing industry. After struggling to publish his own book, Yehuda set out to fix a broken system—first by building Israel’s largest publishing house, and now by launching Spines, a fully tech-driven platform for authors. Yehuda explains how AI is radically reducing the time, cost...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas speaks with Gini Graham Scott, a prolific author, game designer, and creative force behind more than 300 books and 150 games. Gini shares how a lifelong habit of turning experiences—both good and bad—into creative output fueled her extraordinary career. She explains her philosophy of “almost perfect is good enough,” emphasizing progress over perfection as the key to consistent...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Matthew Kael Swanson, a longtime AI entrepreneur and founder of StaffAI, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business models and the modern workforce. Matthew explains the shift from traditional subscription pricing to outcome-based models, where AI is paid based on results—like revenue generated—rather than usage. He shares real-world exa...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Nadav Cornberg, CEO and co-founder of Eve Security, about the rising need for governance in the age of autonomous AI agents. Nadav shares how his early work in mobile security shaped his perspective on managing “digital strangers” inside enterprise systems. He explains why traditional security models fall short as AI agents gain access to critical business p...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ron Shriberg shares insights from over two decades working with Fortune 100 organizations at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk, and AI. He reflects on a defining early-career moment that shaped his perspective on technology adoption, highlighting the persistence required to drive innovation in the face of resistance. Ron dives into how AI is resha...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Sebastian Scott, co-founder and CEO of Clera, about how AI is reshaping the hiring landscape. Sebastian shares his entrepreneurial journey—from launching his first company at 17 to building Clera into a fast-growing AI-powered talent platform with over 75,000 professionals and 500+ startup clients. He explains how Clera flips the traditional recruiting ...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnership and Workforce Development at MedCerts, to explore how workforce development is evolving in a rapidly changing world. Jennifer shares her passion for connecting people to meaningful, outcomes-driven opportunities and explains how traditional education models are being complemented by faster, more targeted path...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Charles Yeomans, Co-founder and CEO of Atombeam Technologies, about tackling one of the biggest challenges in tech today: the explosion of machine-generated data. Charles shares his unique career journey from U.S. Navy intelligence officer to entrepreneur, highlighting how curiosity and a drive to solve complex problems led him to build and scale multiple compa...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Aaron Vaccaro, Partner at WestRiver Group and President of Singularity University, to explore the intersection of innovation, investment, and human-centered leadership. Aaron shares his unconventional career journey—from aspiring athlete and physicist to venture capitalist and global innovation leader—highlighting the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Denis Whelan, CEO of Documo, an AI-forward healthcare SaaS company transforming how unstructured documents move through the healthcare system. With a career spanning multiple industries, Denis shares how his passion for solving “problems in broad daylight”—combined with a personal experience helping his father navigate outdated healthcare processes, led him to tac...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Katie Fortunato, co-founder and EVP of Platform Innovation and Strategy at Hire Innovations. Katie shares her unconventional journey from aspiring actress to tech innovator, highlighting how her early experiences in media, brand marketing, and entrepreneurship shaped her mission to fix a broken hiring system. Katie dives into how Hire Innovations is transfor...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ian Baer, founder and CEO of Sooth, reveals why traditional marketing is fundamentally flawed—relying too heavily on demographics and past behavior while ignoring the emotional drivers behind decisions. He introduces his “emotional blueprint” method, powered by AI, which analyzes millions of real-time signals to predict why people buy with up to 91% accuracy. I...
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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Kevin Ray, CTO and co-founder of Nomo SmartCare, shares how his 25-year career in gaming and consumer electronics shaped a new approach to connected healthcare. Drawing parallels between gaming and health tech, he highlights the importance of security, scalable infrastructure, and intuitive user experience—especially for aging populations. Inspired by personal ...
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