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  • VP of Product at Mozilla on AI Product Building for Enterprises & Solopreneurs
    2025/09/04

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing AI Product Building for Enterprises & Solopreneurs with the VP of Product at Mozilla...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the the world of enterprise technology.

    About the speakers: Raj is the VP of Product at Mozilla, leading new 0 to 1 product initiatives. He joined Mozilla in 2022 via the acquisition of his startup, Pulse, which developed AI meeting summarization models. Previously, Raj has been a repeat consumer-focused startup founder. He was Co-Founder and CEO of Tempo AI, a smart calendar acquired by Salesforce in 2015. He also co-founded AllTheCooks, which became the largest recipe community on Android before its acquisition by Cookpad. Earlier in his career, he served as VP of Business Development at Skyfire, a mobile browser acquired by Opera.

    About the speakers: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    48 分
  • Does A.I. Spell the End of the Consulting Business?
    2025/08/21

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if AI spells the end of the consulting business…PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every other Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the speakers: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    48 分
  • Truth, Trust and Transformers - Coexisting with GenAI
    2025/08/14

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing "Truth, Trust and Transformers: Coexisting with Generative AI"...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every other Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the Speakers: This week’s guest, Herb Roitblat, is a technology entrepreneur, inventor, author and expert with broad experience in all aspects of information technology innovation. Recognized expert in cognitive science, information retrieval, electronic discovery, machine learning, neural networks, information governance, natural language processing, and dolphin biosonar. Herb is a frequent author, contributor, and speaker on electronic discovery - and has also built and sold 3 AI-based companies.

    Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    49 分
  • Pitch-Slaps, AI Slop & Other Deadly Marketing Sins
    2025/07/31

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing pitch-slaps, AI slop & other deadly marketing sins...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    This week’s guest is Mike Montague, founder of Avenue9 and host of the Human-First AI Marketing Podcast. Mike has worked with giant brands like LinkedIn, Uber, Zoom, Bud Light, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s authored two books: LinkedIn The Sandler Way and Playful Humans, and his podcasts have over 3.7 million downloads.

    Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    52 分
  • How Gen Z & Alpha are Redefining the Workplace
    2025/07/17

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how Gen Z & Alpha are redefining the workplace…PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every other Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the Speakers: IRPA AI Analyst, Kieran Gilmurray, is an AI & Automation expert and a 7-time LinkedIn Top Voice. He has been awarded the distinction of "Best of LinkedIn Influencers - Artificial Intelligence and Marketing, 2024". Kieran Gilmurray is the author of the books “The A-Z of Organizational Digital Transformation” and “The A to Z of Generative AI: A Guide to Leveraging AI for Business”.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    44 分
  • AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business with Starbucks’ former Chief Digital Officer
    2025/06/19

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing "AI First: the Playbook for a Future-proof Business & Brand" with Starbucks' former Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, former advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, following their interviews with some of the world's top tech industry leaders including the likes of OpenAI Founder Sam Altman, Bill Gates, LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman & DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the Speakers:

    Adam Brotman is the cofounder and co-CEO of Forum3. He was the inaugural chief digital officer at Starbucks, where he played a pivotal role in launching their renowned mobile payment and loyalty platform. His leadership extended to strategic roles at J.Crew and board positions at MOD Pizza and Ruby Tuesday, showcasing his expertise in digital transformation and consumer engagement. He was named number two in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People" in 2012 and earned the title of CDO of the Year in 2015.

    Andy Sack is the cofounder and co-CEO of Forum3. He brings more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and investment expertise in high tech and finance. As the founder and managing partner of Keen Capital, focusing on blockchain ventures, and a former adviser to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Andy has been at the forefront of digital innovation. His successful track record includes leading Techstars Seattle and selling multiple technology companies to giants like Microsoft and New York Times Digital, showcasing his deep understanding of technology trends and business strategy.

    Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    47 分
  • Executive Order 14179 - Unshackling AI or Unleashing Chaos?
    2025/06/05

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if Executive Order 14179 is unshackling AI or unleashing chaos...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every other Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the Speakers: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    41 分
  • Can AI Keep a Secret? Exploring Confidential AI
    2025/05/22

    On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if AI can keep a secret & exploring confidential AI...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology.

    About the Show: During each episode we explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises, including automation, AI & digital transformation. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion at the intersection of technology and business, helping you to become a better Digital Leader. We are live every Wednesday at Noon ET/9am PT.

    About the Speakers: This week’s guest is Giorgio Natili – with over 20 years of experience, he has led teams at companies like Amazon, Mozilla, and Capital One. Currently, he’s the Vice President and Head of Engineering at Opaque Systems, where he’s building a new kind of AI platform that keeps sensitive data safe while still letting companies innovate.

    Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst and was formerly White House Chief Transformation officer, Automation & AI Practice Lead at EY & Executive Partner for Digital Transformation at Gartner. He’s an engineer, futurist, transformation executive and best-selling author, with over 30 years’ experience in technology development and deployment, digital transformation, blockchain, data and analytics and AI & intelligent automation.

    Daniel Goodstein runs multiple technology associations with over 130,000 member executives worldwide and is a go-to resource for enterprises across the globe looking for assistance with digital transformation, AI, automation and outsourcing. He is also a seasoned go-to-market expert helping drive sales, marketing and media strategies for several Fortune 500 tech firms and startups alike.

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    49 分