On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing "AI First: the Playbook for a Future-proof Business & Brand" with Starbucks' former Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, former advisor to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, following their interviews with some of the world's top tech industry leaders including the likes of OpenAI Founder Sam Altman, Bill Gates, LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman & DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman.

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:

Adam Brotman is the cofounder and co-CEO of Forum3. He was the inaugural chief digital officer at Starbucks, where he played a pivotal role in launching their renowned mobile payment and loyalty platform. His leadership extended to strategic roles at J.Crew and board positions at MOD Pizza and Ruby Tuesday, showcasing his expertise in digital transformation and consumer engagement. He was named number two in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People" in 2012 and earned the title of CDO of the Year in 2015.

Andy Sack is the cofounder and co-CEO of Forum3. He brings more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and investment expertise in high tech and finance. As the founder and managing partner of Keen Capital, focusing on blockchain ventures, and a former adviser to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Andy has been at the forefront of digital innovation. His successful track record includes leading Techstars Seattle and selling multiple technology companies to giants like Microsoft and New York Times Digital, showcasing his deep understanding of technology trends and business strategy.

Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if Executive Order 14179 is unshackling AI or unleashing chaos...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: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.

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On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if AI can keep a secret & exploring confidential AI...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 is Giorgio Natili – with over 20 years of experience, he has led teams at companies like Amazon, Mozilla, and Capital One. Currently, he’s the Vice President and Head of Engineering at Opaque Systems, where he’s building a new kind of AI platform that keeps sensitive data safe while still letting companies innovate.

Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing how U.S. policy is shaping enterprise innovation...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: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.

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On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing if AI will replace software engineers…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: IRPA AI Analyst, Kieran Gilmurray, is an AI & Automation expert and a 7-time LinkedIn Top Voice. He has been awarded the distinction of "Best of LinkedIn Influencers - Artificial Intelligence and Marketing, 2024". Kieran Gilmurray is the author of the books “The A-Z of Organizational Digital Transformation” and “The A to Z of Generative AI: A Guide to Leveraging AI for Business”.

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.

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On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing tariffs’ effect on tech...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 Wednesdays at Noon ET/9am PT.

About the speakers: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing a tale of two customer experiences…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: IRPA AI Analyst, Kieran Gilmurray, is an AI & Automation expert and a 7-time LinkedIn Top Voice. He has been awarded the distinction of "Best of LinkedIn Influencers - Artificial Intelligence and Marketing, 2024". Kieran Gilmurray is the author of the books “The A-Z of Organizational Digital Transformation” and “The A to Z of Generative AI: A Guide to Leveraging AI for Business”.

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.

On this episode of The Digital Leader Show we are discussing DOGE and Grok: a sneak peek into our future of coexistence with AI...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 Wednesdays at Noon ET/9am PT.

About the speakers: Chris Surdak is a Senior IRPA AI Advisor & Analyst 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.