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.

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Data Economics in the Age of AI

Thursday Nov 07, 2024

Thursday Nov 07, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show, we are joined by the Former Dell EMC CTO Bill Schmarzo and Former White House Digital Transformation Office advisor Chris Surdak, to discuss Data Economics in the Age of AI, including: 1. Data as a Strategic Asset 2. Cost of Data Quality and Governance 3. Monetizing Data through AI Models 4...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: This week’s guest is former CTO of Dell EMC and best-selling author, Bill Schmarzo. Bill is currently part of Dell Technology’s core data management leadership team and is regarded as one of the top Digital Transformation influencers on big data, data science, design thinking, data monetization and data economics. Bill holds a Master of Business Administration from University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Computer Science and Business Administration from Coe College. Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor 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.

AI Governance in 2024 & Beyond

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing AI governance in 2024 & beyond including:1. The current state of AI governance and why regulations are becoming more aggressive.2. How organizations can implement governance frameworks to manage risk.3. The critical role of data transparency and lineage in building AI trustworthiness.4...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 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.

AI Voice Technology

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing developments and risks in voice technology...PLUS, headlines for digital leaders from the world of enterprise technology. Developments in voice technology, including google's recent NotebookLM are getting exciting... but what about the risks? Voice technology is advancing rapidly delivering new use cases and better customer service, but it also opens the door to security concerns.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: 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 Sep 26, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing the future of the online ads business including: 1. Monopolies in Ad Tech? 2. Impacts on Digital Advertising Market3. Broader Implications for Tech Regulation4. 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 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.

AI Collusion & Price-Fixing

Thursday Sep 05, 2024

Thursday Sep 05, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing AI collusion & price-fixing including:1. Algorithmic Price-Fixing as Modern Collusion? 2. Challenges in Regulating AI Business Models3. Impact on Consumers and Market Innovation4. PLUS, Headlines for Digital Leaders from the World of Enterprise TechnologyAbout 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: Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture.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.

Friday Aug 23, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing leveraging GenAI in healthcare...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: Sumit Punjabi is a leader of Product at Optum, where he oversees the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI, GenAI and Intelligent Automation solutions to optimize operations and outcomes. He has more than 18 years of experience in strategy management consulting, account management, program management and managing innovative and transformative projects across various domains, such as health care, finance, and retail.Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor 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.

Friday Aug 23, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing what happens when big tech companies fold including:- Economic Impacts- Consumer Consequences- Industry & Innovation Shifts- PLUS, Headlines for Digital Leaders from the World of Enterprise TechnologyAbout 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: Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture. 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.

Social Media & Society

Thursday Jul 11, 2024

Thursday Jul 11, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing the long term impacts of social media on society and democracy...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: Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture. 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 Jun 27, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing the Alberta Health Services Intelligent Automation Story...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, Jesse Tutt, leads the award winning Intelligent Automation Program at Alberta Health Services and has done so for 16+ years. He is also an international speaker and marketing expert, skilled in SEO and web design. Jesse also hosts the podcast "Rank and Prosper". Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture. 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 Jun 06, 2024

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if LAMs are the death of automation...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 is AI & Automation expert,Kieran Gilmurray. Kieran is a 7 time LinkedIn Top Voice, has been awarded "Best LinkedIn Influencers Artificial Intelligence and Marketing of 2024", author and global award winner. He is also the CEO of Digital Automation and Robotics Limited. Carlos Alvarenga is a researcher, author & coach, and is an educator with Georgetown University and Senior Research Fellow & Adjunct Professor at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He was previously the Executive Director of World 50 Labs, the member-innovation team at World 50, Inc., a Principal in Ernst & Young’s Advisory Practice and a Managing Director at Accenture. 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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