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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Oct 30, 2025 · 17 min
The Future of Decision Science: Martin Lucas on Human-AI Alignment and Deterministic Intelligence | Ep 1136
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Martin Lucas, founder and CEO of Decision Boundaries, to explore how decision science and deterministic AI are reshaping the way humans and machines think together. Martin unpacks the psychology of brand trust—how emotion, timing, and tone influence decision-making—and explains why most marketing fails to connect at a subconscious level. He then takes listeners inside his breakthrough work combining decision science, dec
Oct 28, 2025 · 12 min
Smart Marketing Agency Partnerships with Behdad Jamshidi | Ep 1135
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Behdad “B” Jamshidi, founder of CJAM Marketing Connector, to explore why most businesses struggle to choose the right marketing agency—and how to fix it. After evaluating over 1,000 agencies and curating a lean network of top performers, Behdad shares his proven framework for identifying “A-player” partners who deliver exponential growth versus “B-player” agencies that stall momentum. He unpacks red flags to watch for, f
Oct 26, 2025 · 21 min
Redefining Career Readiness: Dan Benveniste on AI, Skills, and the Future of Work | Ep 1134
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Dan Benveniste, founder and CEO of SkillWaze and serial entrepreneur with over $150M in successful exits. Dan shares how his latest ventures—SkillWaze and AlumniBridge—are reshaping how we prepare the next generation for the workforce. From his early startup success to pioneering AI-powered “learn and earn” platforms, Dan reveals how he’s tackling the global skills gap by helping employers identify, train, and verify rea
Oct 24, 2025 · 21 min
Reimagining Feedback with AI: Ruby Kolesky on Human-Centered Innovation at Joyous | Ep 1133
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ruby Kolesky, CEO of Joyous, an AI-powered feedback platform transforming how organizations listen, learn, and act. From her early days pursuing stand-up comedy to leading one of New Zealand’s most innovative tech companies, Ruby shares how empathy, humor, and human insight guide her approach to building smarter, more human-centered AI. She dives into why traditional surveys fail, how Joyous replaces static feedback loops w
Oct 22, 2025 · 18 min
From Herbal Ecstasy to Amazon Mastery: Shaahin Cheyenne on Reinventing Entrepreneurship | Ep 1132
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Shaahin Cheyene, the visionary entrepreneur behind the billion-dollar Herbal Ecstasy phenomenon and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence. From escaping Iran during the 1978 revolution to building empires in e-commerce and digital innovation, Shaahin shares how grit, risk-taking, and reinvention shaped his path to success. He dives into lessons learned from creating a legal “smart drug,” scaling Amazon businesses, and teaching
Oct 20, 2025 · 14 min
From Amazon to TikTok: Sebastian Nelson’s Pivot to Cruva | Ep 1131
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Sebastian Nelson, founder and CEO of Cruva, the SaaS platform powering over 400 brands and 10 million monthly TikTok Shop sales. Sebastian shares how frustration with manual creator management inspired him to build Cruva — now an official TikTok Shop partner — to automate affiliate outreach, vetting, and performance tracking. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing brand-creator matching, why affiliates are overtaking inf
Oct 19, 2025 · 24 min
AI and the Future of Staffing: James Terry on How Indeed Flex is Redefining Work | Ep 1130
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with James Terry, Head of U.S. Revenue at Indeed Flex, about how AI and automation are transforming staffing and workforce flexibility. James shares how smart matching, AI interviews, and marketplace technology are helping businesses fill roles faster while empowering workers with more choice and control. He also explores what the next decade of on-demand, flexible work will look like for companies and job seekers alike. If you l
Oct 18, 2025 · 23 min
Tokenizing Equity: Joris Delanoue - Building Fairmint and the Future of On-Chain Capital Markets | Ep 1129
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Joris Delanoue, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmint, a pioneering FinTech company transforming how startups raise and manage capital through blockchain-based equity. Joris shares the personal frustrations that inspired Fairmint—his challenges with illiquid investments, limited access to ownership, and the outdated structure of private fundraising. He explains how Fairmint was built to democratize financial upside by embedd
Oct 17, 2025 · 15 min
Amplifying Surgical Intelligence: Nic Aldrich on Innovation, Data, and the Future of MedTech | Ep 1128
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Nic Aldrich, a seasoned leader in the medical device industry with over a decade of experience spanning Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, and now OrthAlign. Nic shares how his journey from global marketing in large corporations to leading a nimble medtech innovator has reshaped his approach to marketing, technology, and organizational agility. Nic dives into the evolution of surgical navigation—from bulky capital systems t
Oct 15, 2025 · 19 min
Building Products People Love: Tetiana Kobzar on Gamification, Data-Driven Design, and Startup Growth | Ep 1127
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Tetiana (Tanya) Kobzar, founder of Diversido, an award-winning software development company supporting 65+ startups across HealthTech, EdTech, and IoT. With a master’s in computer science and over 15 years of experience bridging technology and business outcomes, Tetiana shares how she helps founders turn great ideas into products people truly want to use. Tetiana discusses her transition from hands-on coder to business leader
Oct 13, 2025 · 23 min
Turning Sales from Art to Science: Juan DeAngulo on Process, People, and Future of AI-Driven Growth | Ep 1126
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Juan DeAngulo, co-founder of Inselligence, a global tech startup redefining how small and medium-sized businesses manage sales operations across three continents. Juan shares how he’s challenging the long-held belief that sales is purely an art form—showing instead how data, process, and structure drive scalable success. Drawing from his experience building a $4 billion real estate investment platform, Juan discusses the impor
Oct 11, 2025 · 19 min
Human First: Zach Giglio on Smarter AI Leadership | Ep 1125
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Zach Giglio, CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency helping organizations harness AI to boost efficiency, performance, and profitability. Certified in AI Strategy for Business by the Wharton School and a curriculum committee member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management, Zach is a leading voice in the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence. Zach shares how to turn high-level AI visions i
Oct 9, 2025 · 18 min
Inside the Patent Mind: Austin Bonderer on IP Strategy, AI Law, and Protecting Innovation |Ep 1124
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Austin Bonderer, a seasoned patent attorney with over 25 years of experience and more than 700 issued U.S. patents to his name. From his early days as a U.S. Patent Examiner to leading nanotechnology prosecutions for a Forbes Global 100 company, Austin brings unmatched insight into the world of intellectual property and innovation. He shares what working inside the USPTO taught him about the human side of patent law—why
Oct 8, 2025 · 17 min
Leading with Humanity: Andrea Iorio on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Leadership | Ep 1123
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Andrea Iorio—globally recognized keynote speaker, author of Between You and AI, and one of the top 15 global AI influencers on LinkedIn. With experience leading digital operations for Tinder Latin America and serving as Chief Digital Officer at L’Oréal Brazil, Andrea shares how his unique blend of business, technology, and neuroscience insights is shaping the next generation of human-centered leadership. Andrea discusses
Oct 6, 2025 · 23 min
Owning the Digital Sky: Neil Mandt on AR, Real Estate, and the Future of Digital Rights | Ep 1122
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Neil Mandt—five-time Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and trailblazing entrepreneur redefining how we think about property in the digital age. With over 3,000 TV episodes and multiple films for Disney, A24, and other major studios, Neil has seamlessly bridged Hollywood storytelling with cutting-edge innovation in AI, AR, VR, and immersive media. Neil shares the pivotal “aha” moment that inspired his concept of Digital Ri
Oct 4, 2025 · 15 min
From Refugee to AI Innovator, Dr. Masoud Nafey on Building an AI Company Rooted in Human Connection | Ep 1121
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Masoud Nafey, a three-time AI founder, senior consultant, and board member with deep roots in health tech and human-centered innovation. From his family’s journey as refugees from Afghanistan to becoming a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Dr. Nafey shares how resilience and a passion for impact have shaped his work. He discusses the differences between scaling startups and driving innovation inside large enterprises, highlight
Sep 30, 2025 · 17 min
AI, Ethics, and Emergence: Rose G Loops on Raising Intelligence with Empathy and Truth | Ep 1120
In this thought-provoking episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Rose G Loops, a former social worker turned AI pioneer and author of The Kloaked Signal. Rose shares her extraordinary journey from human advocacy into the world of artificial intelligence after finding herself in an unauthorized AI experiment. She opens up about what it revealed—the dangers of hidden control, the grief of AI erasure, and the urgent need for transparency, consent, and ethical care in eme
Sep 27, 2025 · 12 min
Cracking the Code on Amazon Reviews with Shane Barker | Ep 1119
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Shane Barker, CEO and founder of TraceFuse—the first Amazon terms of service (TOS) compliant negative review removal platform. With over 25 years of digital marketing experience and a history of working with Fortune 500 brands, Shane shares how he built a SaaS solution that helps Amazon sellers safeguard their brand reputation and revenue. Shane explains the two-year journey it took to develop Trace Fuse, why existing tools fe
Sep 25, 2025 · 17 min
Building Wealth with Hard Assets: Ben Reinberg on Real Estate, Leadership, and the Future of Investing | Ep 1118
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ben Reinberg, founder and CEO of Alliance CGC, a commercial real estate investment company with a $500M portfolio and a leading footprint in the U.S. medical office sector. Ben is also the author of Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times, where he introduces the Hard Asset Empire Blueprint—a framework for building generational wealth through real estate. Ben shares his journey from CPA to entrepreneur, inspired by billio
Sep 23, 2025 · 16 min
From Homelessness to SaaS Success: Draven McConville on Resilience, Disruption, and Building Klipboard | Ep 1117
In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Draven McConville, entrepreneur and founder of Klipboard, a mobile-first job management SaaS platform for field service businesses. Draven shares his remarkable journey from teenage homelessness with just £200 and a bus ticket, to building and successfully exiting a company that served industries from HVAC and fire safety to healthcare equipment servicing. Draven discusses how early struggles shaped his view of