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

Friday Aug 23, 2024
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
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.

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
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
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

Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing CX as a differentiator for enterprises...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, Elizabeth Tobey, is a CX & AI expert and serves as the Head of Marketing, Digital & AI at NICE. As a senior executive spanning marketing, community, communications, and support departments, she has published articles that have been read by millions, and has won multiple awards for viral and engagement marketing.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 May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how AI is changing search for good...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 May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how to enhance automation outcomes with digital workers...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, Michael Engel, is a distinguished leader in the consulting industry, known for his extensive expertise in emerging technologies and business transformation. He has successfully led initiatives that harness the power of AI and automation, contributing to significant revenue growth and operational efficiencies across multiple sectors. Currently, he holds leadership roles in organizations such as the International Digital Worker Association and GSD Venture Studios, where he continues to drive innovation and strategic development in the use of generative AI and digital workers.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.

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing the impact of AI on creative industries...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, Anat Lechner, PhD, is a Professor of Business Management at the Stern School of Business, New York University. A former Research Fellow at McKinsey & Co., Dr. Lechner is regularly featured on media outlets like NYT, WSJ, BBC and Fortune. She is a partner at Lechner Consulting LLC, and the Co-Founder of Huedata Inc., a Color Intelligence company and holds an MBA and a PhD in Organization Management from Rutgers University, NJ.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 Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how CIOs should measure automation & AI success...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, Olivier Gomez, is a recognized global expert and pioneer in the field of AI & automation. Olivier is a member of the Forbes Technology Council , an MIT Tech Review Global Panelist and a Gartner Peer Community Ambassador. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Intelligent Automation Council (IAC.AI). 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.