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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Jun 26, 2025 · 14 min
Krishna Gupta on the Future of Vertical AI and Voice Automation | Ep 1076
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Krishna Gupta, co-founder of Presto and founding partner at Remus Capital. Gupta shares the story of launching his venture capital firm while still at MIT and how his early exposure to AI led to his co-founding of Presto, a company pioneering voice AI for restaurant drive-throughs. He breaks down the technical and operational challenges of deploying AI in noisy, high-volume environments, and how Presto overcomes t
Jun 23, 2025 · 10 min
Gino Ferrand on AI-Driven Talent Matching and the Future of Global Tech Teams | Ep 1075
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast Gino Ferrand shares the journey behind TECLA, the AI-driven platform he founded to connect top Latin American developers with U.S. companies. Drawing from his personal experience and technical expertise, Ferrand explains how staying hands-on with development shaped TECLA’s evolution into a fast, smart, and human-centric solution for remote hiring. With over 50,000 users and a 97% success rate, TECLA leverages AI not just for efficiency, but to fo
Jun 20, 2025 · 11 min
Brian Peckrill on Ethical Leadership, Experiential Learning, and Place-Based Philanthropy | Ep 1074
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast Brian Peckrill, Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, shares how the Fund is driving real-world change through place-based philanthropy. He explains why scaling national programs must start with a local lens and how deep community engagement leads to measurable, long-term impact. Brian also discusses the McGowan Fellows Program and its unique focus on ethics and leadership development for MBA students. Drawing from his glo
Jun 17, 2025 · 17 min
Josh Hicks on Building Resilient Retail Tech - Journey from Developer to Customer Success Leader | Ep 1073
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Josh Hicks, Senior Technical Sales Engineer at Jumpmind, shares his decade-long journey shaping the company’s evolution from its startup roots to a retail tech powerhouse. Hicks dives into the development of JumpMind’s mobile point of sale platform, used by brands like American Eagle Outfitters and Petco, and explains how his transition from coding to customer-facing roles helped him better understand what clients truly need in scalable, data-dri
Jun 13, 2025 · 15 min
Dr. Robert P. Murphy on Tokenizing Life Insurance and Building Trust Through Blockchain | Ep 1072
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Dr. Robert P. Murphy, co-founder and chief economist at Infineo, to explore how Austrian economics is shaping a new era of financial products. Dr. Murphy discusses how Infineo is bringing life insurance to the blockchain with innovative tools like Life Notes, and why decentralized finance (DeFi) offers a natural evolution for traditionally conservative asset classes. Dr. Murphy also reflects on the growing mistru
Jun 9, 2025 · 12 min
From Backpack to Boardroom: Peter Murphy Lewis on Marketing Clarity and Building A-Players | Ep 1071
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Peter Murphy Lewis, founder of Strategicpete.com and a fractional Chief Marketing Officer, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey. Lewis recounts how he built and successfully sold a nationally recognized tourism company, gaining invaluable lessons in leadership, brand building, and growth hacking along the way. Now, through Strategicpete.com, he helps CEOs untangle overwhelming marketing data and transform it into clear, actionable growth str
Jun 6, 2025 · 23 min
Beyond the Code: Michel Langlois on Human-Centric Leadership and the Future of Tech | Ep 1070
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Michel Langlois, former CTO and Senior Vice President at Calix Networks, shares insights from his 30-plus year career in the networking and software industry. Langlois discusses how his leadership style evolved across significant transformations at companies like Cisco, Juniper Networks, and Calix Networks, emphasizing the importance of building trust and fostering collaboration in diverse corporate cultures. Langlois also delves into his new bo
Jun 4, 2025 · 15 min
Revolutionizing Retail: Dallas Counts on Supplier Compliance and AI in Operations | Ep 1069
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Dallas Counts, Chief Operations Officer at Vendormint, discusses his extensive background in retail operations, merchandising, and supply chain management. With nearly a decade at Walmart and Sam's Club, Counts shares how his experiences prepared him to champion Vendormint's mission to revolutionize supplier compliance, operations, and deductions management. He highlights the invaluable lessons learned about understanding retail culture, data-dri
May 31, 2025 · 18 min
Neil Batlivala on Using AI to Transform Healthcare for Underserved Communities | Ep 1068
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas interviews Neil Batlivala, co-founder and CEO of Pair Team, an AI-enabled medical group dedicated to improving healthcare access for underserved and Medicaid populations. Neil shares how his early experiences in India and Singapore shaped his passion for equitable healthcare, leading him to combine medical technology, machine learning, and a mission-driven mindset to tackle systemic disparities. Throughout the conversation, Neil dis
May 26, 2025 · 9 min
Ashanti Abdullah on Empowering Artists Through Smarter Touring | Ep 1067
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Ashanti Abdullah, founder and CEO of Ternwheel, a platform built to solve two of the most pressing challenges in the music industry: financial sustainability and tour management. Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience managing artists, Ashanti shares how Ternwheel empowers musicians to plan, budget, and streamline every aspect of their tours. Ternwheel gives artists and their teams a single source of truth—allowin
May 21, 2025 · 12 min
Chat Joglekar on Unlocking Small Business Ownership Through Data and Transparency | Ep 1066
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas welcomes Chat Joglekar, co-founder and CEO of Baton, a marketplace revolutionizing how small businesses are bought and sold. With prior leadership roles at Zillow, Spotify, and Google, Chat shares how his background in scaling tech platforms shaped his vision for Baton—to become the “Zillow for small businesses.” He explains how Baton empowers entrepreneurs by offering instant, data-driven business valuations, addressing a long-stand
May 20, 2025 · 16 min
Jakob Wahl on Leading Global Innovation in the Attractions Industry | Ep 1065
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas welcomes Jakob Wahl, CEO of IAAPA, the leading global association for the attractions industry. Jakob shares his inspiring journey from program manager to CEO, highlighting pivotal moments like honoring trailblazing members and expanding IAAPA's mission of connection, innovation, and inclusivity. With heartfelt stories, including the creation of Morgan’s Wonderland, Jakob emphasizes the power of community in driving industry-wide cha
May 19, 2025 · 14 min
Vivek Kumar on Reimagining Market Research Through AI-Powered Audience Simulations | Ep 1064
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Vivek Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Social Trait, the world’s first audience behavior simulation engine. Vivek shares his journey from public service at HMRC and investment banking to launching a breakthrough AI platform in Australia. He reveals how a social media backlash moment sparked the idea for Social Trait, leading to the development of AI-powered virtual audiences that allow brands to preview real reactions be
May 18, 2025 · 14 min
Ken Gavranovic on Leveraging AI to Transform Customer Experience and Drive Business Growth | Ep 1063
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Ken Gavranovic, a seasoned technology leader and keynote speaker, shares his insights on turning vision into scalable growth, having guided over 18 successful exits and one IPO. With executive experience at top-tier brands like Disney and 7-Eleven, Ken dives into the patterns he looks for when evaluating a company’s potential for high-impact growth. Now CEO of Product Genius, he’s helping businesses tap into real-time data and AI to improve custo
May 16, 2025 · 17 min
Sebastian Pfeiffer on Rethinking the Cloud Through Decentralization & Community Innovation | Ep 1062
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Sebastian Pfeiffer, Managing Director of Impossible Cloud Network. Sebastian shares how Impossible Cloud is disrupting the cloud computing industry by building a decentralized, community-driven infrastructure that offers enterprise-grade performance without the risks of centralized control. He explains the advantages of composability, edge performance, and open participation as key differentiators from traditional hypersc
May 11, 2025 · 15 min
Joseph Noor on Sneaker Bots and Real Estate Tech: Solving Complex Problems with Code | Ep 1061
Joseph Noor, co-founder and CTO of Ownwell, joins The Digital Executive podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey from coding sneaker bots and MMORPGs to building advanced property tech solutions. Born into a multi-generational real estate family, Joseph found a way to unite his background in computer science with his heritage—ultimately creating a company that helps property owners reduce costs and navigate the complex world of home finances. At Ownwell, Joseph leads the charge in using tec
May 10, 2025 · 20 min
Clay Moffat on Writing 'The Trust Trap': Finding the True Cost of Misplaced Trust | Ep 1060
In this gripping episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Clay Moffat shares the urgent, emotional story behind his book The Trust Trap, written in just 21 days while facing the terrifying possibility of total blindness. With raw honesty, Clay opens up about his battle with a failing eye, a life-altering surgery, and the drive to leave behind something real and deeply useful. His firsthand experience of betrayal while building his tech platform led him to redefine what trust truly is—and how da
May 9, 2025 · 19 min
Steve Muth on Turning Tragedy into Innovation: The Journey Behind ZEM Life's Life-Saving Smartwatch | Ep 1059
In this powerful episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Steve Muth shares the deeply personal story that led to the founding of ZEM Life Device—a wearable technology company driven by a mission to prevent overdose deaths. After losing his only son, Zachary, to fentanyl, Steve turned unimaginable grief into action by developing a discreet, stylish smartwatch that automatically administers emergency medication like Narcan. Steve explains how the ZEM Life Device combines smart design, real-time
May 7, 2025 · 12 min
Ken Burrows on Blending Crypto with Luxury Travel and Real Estate Innovation | Ep 1058
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, serial entrepreneur Ken Burrows shares how he's pushing boundaries as the founder and CEO of KINLUX, a company revolutionizing luxury group travel through the tokenization of real estate. Burrows explains how KINLUX is bridging the gap between cryptocurrency and real-world assets, creating new investment opportunities for both crypto holders and property owners. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a licensed mortgage banker and his diverse
May 6, 2025 · 16 min
Eli Promisel on Building Global Networks and Embracing the Age of Physical AI | Ep 1057
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Eli Promisel, Partner at Silicon Foundry, shares how his entrepreneurial roots and global experiences have shaped his unique perspective on innovation and corporate strategy. From launching a drone-based business in high school to advising Fortune 500 clients, Eli discusses the importance of early hands-on experience and the value of human connection in business. He dives into the rise of "physical AI" and its transformative potential across mob