This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Crawford Del Prete, President of IDC and Gurvinder Sahni, Chief Marketing Officer at Persistent Systems.

We focused on AI's impact on enterprise transformation and leadership. Crawford predicted 8-13% IT spending growth for 2025, driven by 18% server and storage growth and 20% infrastructure as a service. Gurvinder highlighted Persistent's 19.9% revenue increase and the importance of AI in marketing, noting a 12.2% increase in cybersecurity spending. They also discussed the challenges of AI adoption, the role of AI in job markets, and the potential for AI to drive exponential efficiency. The conversation concluded with reflections on the NVIDIA GTC show and the future of AI in business.

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.

How will tariffs impact IT spending? | Crawford Del Prete & Gurvinder Sahni

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Jason Averbook, Global Lead on HR Transformation and AI at Mercer, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations and Faisal Hoque, award-winning entrepreneur, globally recognized management thinker and technologist, a #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author and author Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI.

This episode was focused on the evolving role of AI in the workplace. Jason emphasized the need for a mindset shift from traditional change management to "changefulness" to effectively implement AI. Cynthia highlighted the importance of mindfulness and effective communication strategies to manage emotional responses in tough situations. Faisal raised concerns about the potential loss of human autonomy and creativity due to AI, advocating for a balance between human freedom and technological advancement. The discussion underscored the need for businesses to adapt their leadership, talent management, and communication strategies to harness AI's potential while preserving humanity's core values.

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 greatest risk of AI? w/ Jason Averbook, Cynthia Kane, Faisal Hoque

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Vint Cerf, VP & Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc. and Irene Yam, author of Build a World-Class Customer Advisory Board: How To Create Deeper Relationships And Validate Strategies.

Vint highlighted the internet's rapid growth, now used by 5.6 billion people, and its advancements in speed and technology, including AI and interplanetary connectivity. David emphasized the need for social norms and accountability in the digital age. Irene touched on the importance of customer advisory boards (CABs) for product development and the need for leaders to actively listen to customer feedback.

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. 

Moving from the Age of the Internet to the Age of AI | Vint Cerf, David Bray, Irene Yam

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Chris Deaver, co-author of Brave Together and co-founder of BraveCore, Ian Clawson, co-author of Brave Together, Esteban Kolsky, Chief Distiller, VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research and Richie Etwaru, CEO of Mobeus.

We focused today's conversation on leadership, innovation, and the role of AI in transforming business experiences. Chris and Ian emphasized the importance of building strong, adaptive cultures during uncertain times, advocating for a shift from fear-based leadership to co-creation and deep relationships. Esteban highlighted the need for board members to distill complex data into actionable insights, focusing on growth, resiliency, and sustainability. Richie introduced Mobeus' Telly, an AI-driven avatar designed to enhance digital experiences, aiming to reduce user irritation and improve engagement across various industries.

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. 

How do we lead with trust, not fear? | Chris Deaver, Ian Clawson, Esteban Kolsky, Richie Etwaru

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Bruno Kurtic, CEO/Co-founder of Bedrock Security, previously Co-founder of Sumo Logic and Shanda Gore, founder of Mays Associates and author of The PinLeader Path: Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture.

Bruno discussed the convergence of AI and data security, emphasizing the importance of AI governance and the need for enterprises to center data in their security strategies. He highlighted Bedrock Security's metadata lake, which uses AI to classify and manage data at scale, addressing regulatory concerns and improving data security posture. Shanda shared insights on effective leadership in the age of AI, stressing the importance of human-AI collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical AI use. Both guests underscored the evolving landscape of leadership and the necessity for organizations to adapt to AI's growing influence.

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.

How is AI changing data security and leadership culture? | Bruno Kurtic and Shanda Gore

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Alex Yeh, CEO & Founder of GMI Cloud, Bob Goodson, Employee #1 at Yelp, CEO of Quid, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World and Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World.

We discussed the integration of AI in finance and accounting, highlighting the modernization of back-office processes. Grant shared insights on the adoption of AI, noting that 60% of CFOs are actively adopting AI, driven by a 3.5 million talent deficit in finance. Alex discussed the rapid growth of AI training, fine-tuning, and inference, emphasizing the need for AI tools to enhance productivity. Bob and Martin highlighted the evolution and impact of the "like" button, underscoring its role in social learning 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. 

How do we maintain balance between humans & AI? | Grant H, Alex Y, Bob G, Martin R

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Sergey Davidovich is the Co-Founder and President of SparkBeyond, pioneer of the AI-powered Always-Optimized platform, Paula Davis, author of Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team and Zach Mercurio, author of The Power Of Mattering: How Leaders can Create a Culture of Significance.

We discussed the evolution of AI in decision-making with Sergey, who explained the shift from static automation to dynamic systems capable of continuous learning and adaptation. Paula emphasized the importance of leadership practices that foster meaningful work and employee engagement. Zach highlighted the primal need for humans to feel valued and significant, especially in the age of AI. The episode underscored the critical role of leaders in creating cultures where employees feel seen, heard, and valued.

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 next big leap in AI driven optimization? | Sergey Davidovich, Paula Davis, Zach Mercurio

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

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

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