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The Digital Executive

Coruzant Technologies

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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  • Sep 21, 2025 · 24 min

    Driving Business Value with Cloud and AI: Jim Spignardo on Strategy, Governance, and Adoption | Ep 1116

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Jim Spignardo, Director of Cloud Strategy and AI Enablement at ProArch. With over 25 years of IT experience across network engineering, cybersecurity, and consulting, Jim shares how he helps organizations cut through the hype to achieve measurable ROI from cloud and AI initiatives. Jim outlines the importance of starting with business outcomes, building resilient and well-governed cloud foundations, and avoiding the trap of “l

  • Sep 19, 2025 · 18 min

    Resilience, Values, and Vision: Alykhan Jetha on Empowering Entrepreneurs with Daylite | Ep 1115

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Alykhan Jetha (AJ), President and CEO of Daylite, an award-winning Mac CRM designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. AJ shares how his early life experiences—moving from the Congo to Toronto under hardship and losing his father—shaped his resilience, problem-solving mindset, and approach to entrepreneurship. With over two decades of leading a bootstrapped software company, AJ reflects on the evolving values that sustain

  • Sep 18, 2025 · 22 min

    Restructuring Water to Destroy PFAS: Gene Dedick on Building Healthier Futures | Ep 1114

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Gene Dedick, Chief Science Officer of H2Plus, who brings more than 35 years of expertise in water research, industrial chemistry, and advanced treatment technologies. Gene shares the remarkable story behind his team’s breakthrough discovery: using hydrated electrons to permanently destroy PFAS—so-called “forever chemicals”—rather than simply capturing or containing them. He explains in clear terms how disrupting hydrogen bonds

  • Sep 17, 2025 · 15 min

    Powering the Future: Dr. Denis Phares on Dragonfly Energy’s Path to Sustainable Lithium Innovation | Ep 1113

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dr. Denis Phares, President and CEO of Dragonfly Energy, the company behind the well-known Battle Born Batteries brand. A former USC professor with a background in energy, nanotechnology, and fluid mechanics, Dr. Phares shares how he transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship to advance sustainable energy solutions. He explains how Dragonfly carved out a leadership position in the lithium-ion battery market, especially

  • Sep 15, 2025 · 20 min

    Restoring Sanity Online: Mark Weinstein’s Fight for Privacy, Data Portability, and the Future of Social Media | Ep 1112

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Mark Weinstein—renowned tech entrepreneur, privacy expert, and one of the original pioneers of social networking. With over 25 years in the industry and 13 U.S. patents focused on data anonymization, Mark has dedicated his career to building platforms that protect users rather than exploit them. Mark shares insights from his new book, Restoring Our Sanity Online, praised by Sir Tim Berners-Lee as “a vital read” and by St

  • Sep 13, 2025 · 17 min

    Beyond Software: Pablos Holman on Deep Tech, Energy Inequality, and Building a Better Future | Ep 1111

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Pablos Holman—hacker, inventor, futurist, and venture investor—whose career spans early cryptocurrency experiments, AI-driven stock trading, building spaceships at Blue Origin, and inventing disruptive technologies at Intellectual Ventures. With more than 100 patents to his name, including collaborations with Bill Gates to fight malaria, Pablos has dedicated his work to solving humanity’s biggest problems. He shares why tod

  • Sep 11, 2025 · 10 min

    Driving Strategy Execution: Ulf Arnetz on Scaling SaaS and Empowering CEOs | Ep 1110

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Ulf Arnetz, Founder and Chairman of Howwe Technologies and leader of Reforce New Ventures, to explore the critical link between strategy and execution. A serial entrepreneur with multiple Nasdaq-listed exits, Ulf shares insights from building multimillion-dollar companies in Sweden and the US, emphasizing why execution—not just strategy—determines growth in today’s disruptive world. He discusses the role of CEOs in becoming m

  • Sep 5, 2025 · 18 min

    From Bitcoin ATMs to Blockchain: Mitchell Demeter on Building Crypto Infrastructure | Ep 1109

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Mitchell Demeter, early Bitcoin pioneer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Sonic Strategy, about his journey shaping the global cryptocurrency landscape—from launching the world’s first Bitcoin ATM in 2013 to building and scaling crypto exchanges in Canada. Mitchell dives into the evolution of digital finance, sharing how his newest venture, Sonic Strategy, offers investors a streamlined, publicly traded way to gain exposure to the

  • Sep 3, 2025 · 17 min

    Rethinking Digital Monetization: Cosmin Ene on Microtransactions, and the Future of AI Agents | Ep 1108

    In this insightful episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Cosmin Ene, digital monetization strategist, entrepreneur, and creator of one of the first scalable microtransaction platforms. Now leading Super Tab, Cosmin discusses how his frustration with subscription-only models inspired him to build systems that prioritize user choice, platform sustainability, and transactional access. Cosmin shares how Super Tab's recent partnership with Google marks a pivotal shift—allowing

  • Sep 1, 2025 · 11 min

    Human-Centered Innovation: A Conversation with Wilbur Jenkins, EVP & COO | Ep 1107

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Wilbur Jenkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of WoodmenLife, a leading provider of life insurance and retirement planning solutions. Wilbur shares his journey since joining the organization in 2023, highlighting his early focus on strategic execution, operational efficiency, and leadership development. The discussion explores how digital transformation is reshaping the life insurance industry, fro

  • Aug 30, 2025 · 14 min

    Inside Risk: How Paul Boynton is Redefining Global Due Diligence with AI and Deep Data | Ep 1106

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Paul Boynton, Co-founder and COO of Company Search Inc. (CSI), a business intelligence platform transforming how companies perform global due diligence and risk analysis. Drawing from a career spanning underwriting, reinsurance, and corporate risk management with Fortune 100 firms, Paul shares how his deep industry expertise led to building CSI—a next-gen analytics platform designed for today’s complex regulatory and global tra

  • Aug 28, 2025 · 20 min

    From Dial Tones to On-Demand: How Bryan Forrester is Revolutionizing Language Access with AI | Ep 1105

    In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Bryan Forrester, CEO and Co-founder of Boost Lingo, a language technology company that's transforming how the world accesses interpreters. Bryan shares how Boost Lingo was born from a mission to make requesting an interpreter as easy as ordering a ride—streamlining outdated systems with cloud-native, user-friendly solutions. He unpacks the startup's path to 50% year-over-year growth, the cultural values that drive innovation,

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 20 min

    Reimagining Robotics and Manufacturing: Gokul NA on Vision Intelligence and Universal Micro Factories | Ep 1104

    In this groundbreaking episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Gokul NA, co-founder of CynLr, to explore how rethinking machine vision and robotics from a neuroscience-inspired lens can radically transform industrial automation and manufacturing. Gokul shares the journey from solving 30+ previously unsolvable vision problems—spanning everything from grain sorting at microsecond speeds to intricate medical device assembly—to the founding of SEINER in 2019. By treatin

  • Aug 24, 2025 · 11 min

    Using AI to Close the Justice Gap: How Evyatar Ben Artzi is Revolutionizing Legal Risk Detection | Ep 1103

    In this thought-provoking episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Evyatar Ben Artzi, co-founder of Darrow, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal landscape. Evyatar shares the story behind Darrow’s founding—sparked by a gap he noticed while clerking at the Israeli Supreme Court—and how the platform now acts as a legal "radar system," scanning billions of data points to uncover hidden legal violations in areas like finance, privacy, and consume

  • Aug 22, 2025 · 18 min

    Building Emotionally Intelligent AI: Ritu Mehrotra on Mental Health, Innovation, and Stella’s Global Impact | Ep 1102

    In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Ritu Mehrotra—tech leader, cancer survivor, and founder of United We Care—to explore how AI can transform mental health support worldwide. With two decades of leadership at Booking.com, Zomato, Mahindra, and more, Ritu brings a rare blend of global business strategy, empathy, and deep tech vision. Ritu shares how her personal journey through cancer recovery and mental health challenges inspired her to launch Unit

  • Aug 14, 2025 · 14 min

    Inside the Hacker’s Mind: Valentina Flores on Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership | Ep 1099

    In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Valentina Flores, CEO and co-founder of Red Sentry, a proactive cybersecurity firm that “breaks into your network so hackers never get the chance.” With a career that spans from federal task force detective tracking cybercriminals to award-winning cybersecurity leader and advocate for women in tech, Valentina shares how her unique background shapes her approach to protecting organizations. She explains how Red Sentry’s r

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 16 min

    Bridging AI Hype and Reality: Chris Daigle on Driving Real Business Value with AI | Ep 1098

    In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas welcomes Chris Daigle, Founder and CEO of ChiefAIOfficer.com, to discuss how companies can move beyond AI hype and implement strategies that deliver measurable results. Chris shares insights from his Executive AI Immersion program, a two-day experience designed to help mid-market executives become expert-level users of AI tools without requiring years of technical training. Chris also introduces his Ignition Process, a framework tha

  • Aug 10, 2025 · 18 min

    Reimagining Smart Cities: How Drew Messer Is Powering AI-Driven Governance | Ep 1097

    In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Drew Messer, CEO and co-founder of Urban SDK, to explore how geospatial AI and real-time data are transforming how local governments operate. From Drew’s early experiences in politics to launching Urban SDK after the U.S. DOT’s Smart Cities Challenge, listeners will hear how Drew’s vision led to the creation of a platform now used by over 250 municipalities across 34 states. Drew shares the challenges that cities face