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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May 5, 2025 · 12 min
Joe Kiani on Transforming Health Through Technology and Personalized Nutrition | Ep 1056
Joe Kiani, founder of Masimo and current leader of Willow Laboratories, joins The Digital Executive podcast to discuss his mission to turn once-impossible health innovations into accessible tools for everyday wellness. At Masimo, Kiani revolutionized non-invasive patient monitoring; now at Willow Laboratories, he's applying that same visionary approach to personalized health management with the Nutu app. Nutu, developed by Willow Laboratories, blends cutting-edge science with behavioral insight
May 3, 2025 · 16 min
Patrick Young on Evolving Web3 Adoption, Real-World Utility, and User-Centric Growth | Ep 1055
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas speaks with Patrick Young, a seasoned Web3 leader with over eight years in blockchain innovation. As the head of go-to-market at Galxe and Gravity, Patrick shares how Web3 has shifted from speculative buzz to delivering real-world utility through applications like decentralized identity, tokenized assets, and AI-powered smart contracts. He also reflects on his impactful tenure at Chainlink Labs and his entrepreneurial experience with
May 2, 2025 · 17 min
Nimrod Harel on Illusions, Innovation, and the Future of Virtual Entertainment | Ep 1054
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Nimrod Harel, a renowned mentalist and the visionary CEO of Game Changer, a virtual production company revolutionizing how television and game shows are made. Harel discusses how his background in mentalism directly informs his approach to technology, enabling the creation of immersive, illusion-based experiences that blur the line between real and virtual. Game Changer’s advanced virtual studio technology is turning heads glo
May 1, 2025 · 13 min
Dave Gerry on Rethinking Cybersecurity Through Crowd Intelligence and AI Innovation | Ep 1053
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Dave Gerry, a seasoned cybersecurity leader and current CEO of Bugcrowd. Dave shares how Bugcrowd is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape through a crowdsourced model that taps into a global network of over 600,000 ethical hackers. He explains how this approach not only expands access to elite talent but also helps organizations stay ahead of rapidly evolving threats. Dave also unpacks the growing impact of AI on both defend
Apr 29, 2025 · 15 min
Ken Rutkowski on Building Authentic Connections and the Power of Being Uncommon | Ep 1052
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Ken Rutkowski, founder of Metal.Men, a global community for leaders in media, entertainment, technology, and the arts. Broadcasting from Cambodia, Ken shares his journey from pioneering podcasting and working with tech legends like Mark Cuban, to creating a thriving network focused on heart-centered leadership and collaboration. He also explains why he calls himself a “nexus” instead of a futurist, offering practical in
Apr 26, 2025 · 19 min
Edward Marx on Leading with Humility, Human Innovation, and the Future of Healthcare Tech | Ep 1051
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Ed Marx, a seasoned healthcare leader whose journey began humbly as a clinical janitor at 16. Ed shares how his diverse experience—from combat medic to CIO of top institutions like Cleveland Clinic and NYC Health + Hospitals—shaped his leadership style rooted in humility and service. He discusses the importance of relationships, compelling vision, and speaking the customer’s language when driving digital transformation in compl
Apr 25, 2025 · 12 min
Jim Szyperski on Transforming Behavioral Health Through Tech Innovation | Ep 1050
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Jim Szyperski, a veteran entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Acuity Behavioral Health. With over 30 years of leadership experience in technology across various industries, Jim shares the personal journey that led him to focus on mental health care—and the pressing challenges the field faces today, from clinician shortages to fragmented care systems. Jim discusses how Acuity Behavioral Health is using clinical operating
Apr 24, 2025 · 15 min
Anatoly Kvitnitsky on Battling Deepfakes and AI Fraud in the Digital Age | Ep 1049
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Anatoly Kvitnitsky, founder and CEO of AI or Not, shares how his company is arming organizations with powerful tools to detect and defend against generative AI threats like deepfakes, synthetic media, and misinformation. Drawing on his deep experience in fraud prevention and digital identity—from American Express Ventures to Trulioo—Anatoly explains why AI forensics is a critical frontier in digital trust and compliance. He breaks down how AI or Not ide
Apr 23, 2025 · 10 min
Quentin de Quelen on Embracing Open Source and Evolving Leadership in Tech | Ep 1048
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with Quentin de Quelen, CEO of Meilisearch. Quentin shares how his early roots in a small French village and his father’s carpentry business sparked a lifelong passion for building — from three-story huts as a child to innovative software solutions. His journey from developer to CEO offers a candid look at the adaptability required to lead a fast-growing tech company. Quentin also dives into why Meilisearch chose an open source p
Apr 21, 2025 · 19 min
Building Authentic Teams Through Change, and the Future of AI in Transportation with CEO Blair LaCorte | Ep 1047
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Blair LaCorte, a transformational leader whose diverse career spans industries from aerospace and entertainment to AI and supply chain. Now CEO of AEye, Blair shares how focusing on people and patterns—not just industry expertise—has allowed him to drive success through both growth and restructuring phases across multiple business sectors. Blair dives into the importance of self-awareness, mentorship, and emotion
Apr 18, 2025 · 17 min
Shaping the Future of Health with AI and Evidence-Based Care with Ro Huntriss | Ep 1046
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Ro Huntriss, an award-winning registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at Simple. With over 13 years of experience across clinical practice, private consulting, and international health tech, Ro shares how her passion for nutrition—sparked by early involvement in sports—evolved into a mission to support global health through innovative, evidence-based approaches. At Simple, she leads a multidisciplinary team committed
Apr 16, 2025 · 17 min
The Future of Business Planning with AI and 25 Years of Strategic Insight with Dave Lavinsky | Ep 1045
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dave Lavinsky, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of PlanPros.ai, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way business plans are created. With over 25 years of experience and thousands of business plans under his belt, Dave shares the inspiration behind PlanPros.ai and how its robust AI-driven platform stands out—especially through its custom financial modeling and data-backed strategy development. Dave
Apr 14, 2025 · 14 min
Leading Ethical AI and Staying Ahead in a Rapidly Evolving Field with Dr. Eva Marie Muller-Stuler | Ep 1044
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Dr. Eva Marie Muller-Stuler, a distinguished leader in data and AI across the Middle East and North Africa. Now heading the data and AI practice at Ernst & Young, Dr. Muller-Stuler shares her interdisciplinary journey through mathematics, computer science, and business, and how this unique foundation led her to become one of the top minds in ethical AI. She recounts pivotal moments in her career that fueled her mission to
Apr 11, 2025 · 15 min
Building the Future of Web3 and Distributed Computing with CTO Tahir Mahmood | Ep 1043
In this episode of the The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas welcomes Tahir Mahmood, pioneering technologist and co-founder of KRNL Labs. With a career spanning over four decades—from early work at Microsoft to inventing push email for Blackberry—Tahir shares insights into what shaped his approach to innovation and product development. He also reflects on hard-earned lessons about intellectual property and the importance of filing patents to protect groundbreaking ideas. Tahir dives
Apr 7, 2025 · 12 min
Tokenizing Gold and Real Estate Through DeFi Innovation with CEO Kevin Rusher | Ep 1042
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Kevin Rusher, a finance and crypto expert who has been fully immersed in the decentralized finance space since 2020. As a key figure at RAAC, Kevin shares how the company is revolutionizing finance by tokenizing real-world assets like real estate and gold—offering new ways for asset owners to unlock liquidity and for investors to access institutional-grade opportunities. Kevin explains RAAC’s unique approach, including a ma
Apr 5, 2025 · 26 min
The Future of Software: AI, Composability, and Breaking the Code Silos with Co-Founder Jonathan Saring | Ep 1041
In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Jonathan Saring, co-founder of Bit, a platform transforming how teams build software through composability and AI. Jonathan shares how Bit has become indispensable for over 250,000 developers and numerous Fortune 100 companies by enabling modular, component-based development that boosts efficiency, consistency, and scalability. He explains how composable software is reshaping enterprise tech, offering real-world succ
Apr 4, 2025 · 14 min
Building Transparent Finance and the Future of Digital Assets with Founder Thomas Ruble | Ep 1040
In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, host Brian Thomas sits down with Thomas Ruble—a humanist, technologist, and founder of Nirvana. With a background that spans healthcare, AI, banking, and cloud infrastructure, Ruble shares how his early studies in philosophy shaped his first-principles approach to decentralized finance. He explains why the true promise of blockchain isn't just about the technology, but about creating fair and transparent systems that remove human bias and fraud f
Apr 2, 2025 · 21 min
Transformative Leadership and Building High-Performance Cultures with CEO Adam Coffey | Ep 1039
In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Adam Coffey, a dynamic CEO, board member, and bestselling author, to explore his unique approach to leadership across diverse industries. As the former head of three national service companies backed by nine private equity sponsors, Coffey shares how his immersion strategy—through interviews, ride-alongs, and financial tools like his "30-20-10 Rule"—helps him quickly assess and transform businesses in any sector. His hands-on
Mar 30, 2025 · 20 min
Championing Crypto Rights and Regulatory Clarity with Crypto Advocate John Deaton | Ep 1038
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes John Deaton, a leading voice in cryptocurrency regulation and founder of Crypto Law US. Deaton shares his insights on the landmark SEC vs. Ripple case, detailing how his advocacy helped influence the ruling that XRP is not a security. He discusses the broader implications for the crypto industry and the ongoing regulatory battles shaping the future of digital assets. Beyond his legal work, Deaton reflects on his recent Senate
Mar 29, 2025 · 16 min
Optimizing Construction Finances and Technology with Founder Timothy Wingate Jr. | Ep 1037
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Timothy Wingate Jr., founder of G+F Business and Financial Consulting, to discuss the financial challenges faced by construction companies. Drawing from his personal experiences and his father’s background as a general contractor, Wingate shares how his firm specializes in tax planning, bookkeeping, and strategic consulting tailored for construction businesses. By leveraging technology, he helps contractors bridge the gap betwe