The Digital Leader Show
Each week, we’ll explore some of the key issues defining our ongoing transformation into digital enterprises and societies. Join us for a unique, unfiltered discussion of business and social leadership at the intersection of technology and the humanities, helping you to become a Digital Leader.
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how U.S. policy is shaping enterprise innovation...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: 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.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4834325120679936

Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if AI will replace software engineers…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: 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.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4834325120679936

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing tariffs’ effect on tech...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 Wednesdays 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.

Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing a tale of two customer experiences…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: 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.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing DOGE and Grok: a sneak peek into our future of coexistence with 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 Wednesdays 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.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing data classification & 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: Jaap Mantel has spent the last 20 years honing his expertise in the world of technology. With a background in Microsoft technologies and services, he has become an accomplished international speaker on topics such as Microsoft infrastructure, search, digital workspaces, data classification, AI readiness, data security and data compliance. Throughout his career, Jaap has been driven by a passion for helping businesses and organizations harness the power of technology to achieve their goals. He describes his super power as the ability to simplify complicated topics which can be used to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. 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.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how regulated companies safely use GenAI around the world…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: Alec Crawford is a globally recognized a thought leader and top voice in Risk Management: enterprise, investment and financial, focused on focused on artificial intelligence solutions (AI) and managing the risks that come with AI. He is the Founder & CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc.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.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing rethinking education & skills for the AI age.…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: 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 is also an author and is currently serves as the Head of Solution Consulting, Data, AI and Automation at Org. 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.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing the end of broadcast TV...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 Wednesdays 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.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing AI & the war for human talent…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 Wednesdays 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.