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.

Subscribe to DisrupTV for more conversations on AI, blockchain, and innovation leadership.

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

This week on DisrupTV, we spoke with some of the most forward-thinking minds shaping the future:

🎙️ Robert Glazer, founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of several books, including Elevate, Friday Forward, and How To Thrive In The Virtual Workplace
🎙️ Jim Sullivan, CEO of NWN
🎙️ Jacqueline Carter, co-author of More Human: How the Power of AI Can Transform the Way You Lead

What truly guides great leaders? In this episode, we explore the power of core values—why they’re often misunderstood, how to uncover them, and why they matter more than ever in the age of AI. We dive into The Compass Within framework, the “Big Three” life decisions shaped by values, and how aligning personal and organizational values can transform leadership, culture, and the future workplace.

From building human-centered AI strategies to reshaping digital employee experiences, this conversation connects timeless principles with tomorrow’s innovations.

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. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

The Compass Within: Core Values, AI, and the Future of Leadership

Why listen: Critical vulnerabilities are lurking in the chips that power our devices, AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a weapon, and space-based systems are now front-lines in the war for cyber dominance. If you care about enterprise security, national infrastructure, or future tech risk, this conversation will change the way you think.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

What chip-level vulnerabilities really mean for enterprise security—and how one weak link can compromise entire systems

The double-edged nature of AI: how it can strengthen defenses and create new attack vectors

Emerging threats in space cybersecurity, including satellite networks, communication infrastructure, and regulatory gaps

Concrete strategies from experts for anticipating and mitigating these risks

Featuring Angela Brescia (CEO, Synderys), Trent Teyema (Founder & President, CSG Strategies), and Dr. David Bray (Distinguished Chair, Accelerator, Stimson Center) — leaders at the intersection of tech, defense, and policy.

Tune in every Friday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for DisrupTV — your weekly deep dive into enterprise technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

If you find value in this episode, please subscribe, rate & review, and share with someone who cares about the future of security.

Chip-Level Security: How Hackers, AI Risks & Space Cybersecurity Threaten Enterprises | Ep. 410

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. The audience can expect A-list guests, the latest enterprise news, hot startups, insight from influencers, and much more. Tweet questions to #DisrupTV or @DisrupTVShow.

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