Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

Stop fearing the future of work. Learn why our current infrastructure is failing and how to adapt your mindset for the age of artificial intelligence and technology. AI isn't taking your job; it's forcing humanity to rethink what work, identity, and purpose actually mean. In this conversation, Geoff Nielson sits down with innovation strategist, futurist, and author Alexander Manu to discus...

AI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up with, but according to Siri co-creator Dag Kittlaus , the biggest challenge isn't the technology itself. It's adoption. In this episode, Dag shares his insights on how artificial intelligence will reshape your career, your business, and the future of work. Drawing on his experience building Siri and investing in the next generation of...

What if AI isn't the biggest disruption we're facing? What if the real problem is that we're trying to force 24th-century technology into an economy designed for another era? In this episode, AI and transformation leader, Michael Clark explains why AI is exposing fundamental flaws in education, business, leadership, and the global economy, and what we need to do next. Michael argues th...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, creativity, business, and society faster than ever before, but how worried should we really be? In this episode, we sit down with The AI Doc producers Charlie Tyrell and Ted Tremper to discuss the biggest lessons they learned after spending years investigating AI and interviewing leading experts, including Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Karen Hao, and many of...

Artificial Intelligence is changing faster than most people realize, but are we asking the wrong questions about AI, AGI, consciousness, and the future of society? In this episode, cognitive scientist and AI researcher Joscha Bach joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on artificial intelligence, machine consciousness, large language models (LLMs), AGI, human intelligence, and the future of...

Modern work is broken. Endless meetings. Constant notifications. Work invading every corner of life. So, what does the future of work actually look like in the age of AI agents, generative AI, and organizational transformation? Microsoft’s Head of Future of Work & AI, Matthew Loys Duncan, says we’ve reached “human capacity” and that AI may not replace knowledge workers, but instead replace the...

What if the biggest threat from AI isn’t artificial intelligence… but the economic system controlling it? Author and creator of the Lean Startup methodology, Eric Ries says many of the biggest fears around AI are actually fears about capitalism. In this episode, Eric joins us to talk about why great companies lose their value over time, how shareholder prioritization reshaped modern business, and...

Are we entering the most transformative era of work in history? Technology is evolving weekly, and culture takes time to adapt. In this episode, AI futurist and award-winning innovation leader Maurice Conti explains how rapid technological change, especially in artificial intelligence, will shape our world, the economy, and the future of jobs, and what AI leadership means for navigating these shif...

What if everything we’ve been told about AI and the future of work is wrong? John Hagel says most leaders are asking the wrong questions: “How fast can we automate?” “How many jobs can we cut?” According to him, that’s a “going out of business strategy.” In this episode, we sit down with Silicon Valley veteran John Hagel, an advisor to firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte, to challenge the domin...

What if the AI revolution isn’t what we’ve been promised? What does an economist and bestselling author have to say about the idea that Big Tech may be overselling the future of artificial intelligence? In this episode, Oxford economist and Associate Professor of AI & Work, Carl Benedikt Frey, shares his skeptical perspective on the impact of artificial intelligence. He explains what it could...

Why are 88% of businesses using AI but only 5% seeing real transformation? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Diasio, EY’s Global Consulting AI Leader and CTO, to break down the four possible futures of AI, from constraint to full transformation, and what it takes for organizations to win in an AI-driven world. Drawing from his experience advising Fortune 50 executives, Dan explains how leaders...

This is not just a technology shift. It is a human, organizational, and identity transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Ian Beacraft, Founder and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher, to talk about one of the most urgent questions facing leaders today: what happens to work, organizations, and identity in the age of AI? Ian argues that the next two years will matter more than the last 30,...

Are we giving up our freedom for convenience without realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a globally recognized AI ethics leader featured in Time and Forbes, to unpack the real risks of artificial intelligence, Big Tech power, and data privacy. As the former Head of AI Ethics at Twitter and Accenture, Dr. Chowdhury shares an insider perspective on how Big Tech is c...

What happens when AI, energy, and technology all go exponential at the same time? Salim Ismail says we’re entering a “messy decade” of disruption… In this episode, we sit down with Salim, the founding executive director of Singularity University and author of Exponential Organizations, to break down the rapid acceleration of AI, robotics, space tech, and solar energy, and what it all means for job...

Are businesses falling behind in the AI revolution? While AI is transforming everything from workflows to decision-making, many companies are facing a surprising reality: they’re becoming less prepared for AI, not more. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Solis, a globally recognized futurist and thought leader, to explore how disruptive technology is reshaping business, society, and the futur...

What happens to leadership, meaning, and human value in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Chip Conley, the former Head of Strategy at Airbnb, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Chip joins Geoff to explore whether humans are becoming obsolete or more important than ever. Chip makes the case that while AI is commoditizing k...

Are we in an AI bubble or at the beginning of the biggest technological convergence cycle since the Industrial Revolution? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and tech futurist Amy Webb. Amy joins Geoff Nielson to unpack what 2026 really looks like through the lens of artificial intelligence, programmable biology, quantum computing, bio...

Is AI really replacing software engineers, or just changing how they work? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Bala Muthiah, Director of Engineering at Lyft. Bala sits down with Geoff to cut through the hype around AI in software development and explain what’s actually changing inside high-performing engineering teams and what that means for the future of work. From vibe coding...

What does it actually take to lead in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Deborah Liu, former CEO of Ancestry and former VP of Facebook Marketplace at Meta. Deborah joins Geoff to share a candid, practical look at modern leadership in 2026. Drawing on her experience scaling billion-user platforms and transforming legacy organizations, she explains why “adding AI”...

Is AI actually going to replace developers? Or is the hype getting ahead of reality? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Sebastian Raschka, AI Research Engineer and author. Sebastian Raschka sits down with Geoff Nielson to unpack the real state of Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2026. As an LLM research engineer, Sebastian bridges deep technical expertise with practical, real-wo...

Is artificial intelligence strengthening democracy or quietly reshaping power in ways we’re not prepared for? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by world-renowned security technologist and author Bruce Schneier. Bruce is described by the Economist as a "security guru," he is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. He works at the in...

What does the future of AI really look like as we head toward 2026, beyond the hype, headlines, and fear-driven narratives? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by internationally recognized advisor, speaker, and researcher on AI strategy, Walter Pasquarelli. Walter is one of the world’s leading voices on ethical and strategic AI. He has advised governments, global institutions, and...

What if AI becomes the most consequential technology in human history? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Nina Schick, geopolitical analyst and one of the world’s leading voices on AI. Nina Schick is a globally recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She was among the first to forecast the societal impact of AI-generated content and now leads the conversation on Indust...

Is the metaverse actually dead or just badly branded? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Christian Venables, co-founder of Radical Realities. Christian specializes in immersive technology and AI, staying at the forefront of emerging tools, platforms, and workflows. With a strong foundation in architecture and design, he has transitioned into extended reality (XR), exploring the...

What happens when the people building artificial intelligence quietly believe it might destroy us? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Gregory Warner, Peabody Award–winning journalist, former NPR correspondent, and host of the hit AI podcast The Last Invention. Gregory Warner is a versatile journalist and podcaster. He has been recognized with a Peabody Award and other awards fr...