This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive, Technology and CTO at Accenture, Patrick McGee, Author of Apple in China: the Capture of the World’s Greatest Company, and Andrés Tapia & Michel Buffet, Co-authors of The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams: Unlocking Collective Power to Achieve Breakthrough.

We discussed AI's transformative impact with Karthik, who highlighted the tech vision's 25-year history and the pivotal role of AI in driving future growth. Patrick's book, "Apple in China," explored the unintended consequences of Apple's supply chain strategy, which significantly boosted China's electronic sector. Andrés Tapia and Michel Buffet discussed the importance of inclusive teams, emphasizing the need for human connection and AI integration to enhance productivity and innovation.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

What is the state of technology today? w/ Karthik, Patrick, Andrés, Michel

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lord Tim Clement-Jones of the U.K., former Chair of the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence Select Committee and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc., Melody Wilding, author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge and Jon Reed, Co-founder of Diginomica.

The 400th episode of DisrupTV featured discussions on AI regulation, governance, and the impact of AI on businesses. Lord Tim Clement-Jones emphasized the importance of corporate values and international standards in AI regulation. David highlighted the need for businesses to prioritize AI applications based on business needs and customer expectations. Melody discussed strategies for managing up, including alignment, ownership, and setting boundaries. John critiqued AI vendors for overemphasizing autonomous agents and stressed the importance of human expertise and creativity in AI applications.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

400 Episodes In: What AI Still Gets Wrong—and How to Get It Right w/ Tim, David, Melody, Jon

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 
- Karen Silverman, CEO and Founder of The Cantellus Group
- Denise Holt, Founder and CEO of AIX Global Media
- Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc. 
- Lori Rosenkopf, Author of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation.

Karen broke down the real-world need for practical AI governance—moving beyond theory to action. Denise introduced active inference AI, revealing how it’s revolutionizing real-time decision-making with surprising energy efficiency. David called for leaders to embrace empathy and adaptability as AI transforms every industry. And Lori challenged the myth of the "tech-only" entrepreneur with insights from her new book, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs.

We also explored game-changing topics like the IEEE spatial web protocol, the future of intelligent systems, and why resilience, inclusive leadership, and bold innovation are the keys to thriving in this new era. Don’t miss this powerful conversation that connects strategy, tech, and human-centered leadership.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

Disruptive Thinking at the Edge of AI, Governance & Growth w/ Karen, Denise, David, Lori

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 
- David Roberts, CEO of SugarCRM
- Jonathan Stutz, Co-author of Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging
- Wes Adams and Tamara Myles, Co-authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee

In this episode, we explore what’s broken and what’s possible at work today. David explored how AI is transforming CRM from a transactional system into a tool that empowers sellers. Jonathan emphasized inclusive leadership through small, daily practices that build belonging. Wes and Tamara defined meaningful work as community, contribution, and challenge—highlighting how leaders can create purpose and high-performance teams. Together, they discussed how AI and inclusive practices are key to driving organizational success.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

The Future of Work: CRM, Culture, and Creating High-Performance Teams

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 

- Christopher Lochhead, thirteen-time #1 bestselling Co-author, #1 charting business dialogue podcaster, co-creator of Category Pirates and best known as a "godfather" of Category Design

- Sunil Karkera, Founder & Chief Engineer at Soul of the Machine

Christopher Lochhead and Sunil Karkera explored how AI is reshaping the future of business. Lochhead warned of the “existing market trap”—a scenario where up to $13 trillion could be lost as AI vendors focus on optimizing legacy markets instead of inventing new ones. He urged companies to think like AI-native startups and embrace a bold “stop, change, start” strategy to drive meaningful transformation. Karkera introduced Soul of the Machine, a platform designed to compress the ideation-to-prototype process from months to hours. He emphasized that true innovation lies in blending AI with human creativity and design, paving the way for a new era of value creation.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

Escaping the $13 Trillion Trap: Rethinking AI, Markets & Innovation w/ Christopher Lochhead & Sunil Karkera

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 

- Brian Shield, CIO of Safe-Guard Products

- Ravi Pal, CTO of Ogilvy One

- Adam Brotman, former Chief Digital Officer at Starbucks, co-founder of Forum3 and co-author of AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand

- Andy Sack, former Microsoft advisor, co-founder of Forum3 and co-author of AI First: The Playbook for a Future-Proof Business and Brand

This week’s episode spotlighted how #AI is reshaping industries. Brian Shield, former CIO of the Boston Red Sox and now at Safeguard Products, shared insights on digital transformation in the automotive space and the growing role of AI. Ravi Pal of Ogilvy One tackled the organizational challenges of integrating AI, emphasizing the need to rethink roles and processes from the ground up. Meanwhile, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack, co-authors of AI First, urged CEOs to lead with vision, pushing for multi-year transformation plans that prioritize AI at the core. The episode made it clear: AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a catalyst for reinvention, and staying ahead requires relentless learning and strategic agility.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

AI First: Leading the Next Wave of Business Reinvention

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 
- Lee Rainie, Director, Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University
- Margaret Moore and Jeffrey Hull, Co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact

Lee Rainie, Margaret Moore, and Jeffrey Hull explored how AI is reshaping leadership and essential human traits. Rainie cited research on 12 core traits, raising flags about AI's potential to erode social-emotional intelligence and critical thinking. Moore and Hull underscored the growing need for authenticity, humility, and collaborative leadership in this new era. They introduced their book, The Science of Leadership, which identifies nine key leadership capacities and emphasizes continuous learning and adaptability. The discussion also touched on how AI can support shared and transformational leadership, so long as human values and decision-making autonomy remain central.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

2035 and Beyond: What Makes Us Human in a Machine World

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed: 
- Sanjib Sahoo, President, Global Platform Group at Ingram Micro
- Tim Christophersen, Vice President, Climate Action at Salesforce, Author of Generation Restoration, & Board Member

Ingram Micro is betting big on AI to power its next chapter. Sanjib revealed that the company’s X Vantage platform weaves AI into every stage of the business, slashing operating costs and speeding up go-to-market strategies. With 400 AI/ML models trained on 4 petabytes of data, the shift is already driving major revenue gains. On a different front, Tim called for a generational reset in our relationship with nature, pointing to AI’s potential to boost ecological literacy and accelerate large-scale restoration.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN. 

Agents of Change: How AI and Nature Will Reshape the Future

In this insightful episode of DisrupTV, hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar are joined by leaders:

- Dr. Ja-Naé Duane, leading behavioral scientist, Brown Faculty, & MIT Research Fellow and co-author of SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence 
- Steve Fisher, world-renowned futurist, entrepreneur, podcaster and co-author of SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence 
- Thiago da Costa, CEO of Datagrid

We explore the nine Super Shifts shaping the Age of Intelligence — from generational drift to telefusion to eco awakening, with Super Shifts authors Dr. Ja-Naé Duane & Steve Fisher.

Plus, Diego de Costa, CEO of DataGrid, shares how agentic AI is transforming the built environment, and why future leaders need AI fluency, communication skills, and adaptability to thrive.

💡 It’s a must-watch for anyone navigating AI’s rapid rise and the future of work.

Future Builders: Leading Boldly in the Age of Intelligence

Join hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar as they welcome Phong Le, President & CEO of Strategy, Kathleen Perley, author of AI Made Simple: Results Made Real, and Helene Cahen, author of Fire Up Innovation.

In this episode, we explore:

- How Bitcoin is evolving beyond a store of value into a dynamic financial tool.

- Practical strategies to simplify AI adoption and drive measurable results.

- Best practices for building innovation-driven teams that thrive in a fast-changing digital landscape.

Whether you’re a business leader, tech enthusiast, or innovation strategist, this episode provides actionable insights to turn emerging technologies into real-world impact.

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Bitcoin’s Next Chapter: Simplifying AI & Building Innovation Teams

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