The Digital Executive

Send us a text  In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas interviews Matthew DeChant, CEO of Security Counsel, an Information Security Management Consultancy. With over 25 years of experience as an in-house CISO and consultant, DeChant shares his expertise on crafting robust cybersecurity programs for organizations and individuals. The conversatio...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Cole Snell, a serial entrepreneur and author who has successfully bridged diverse industries from food to fintech. Cole shares his journey from transforming the food industry with blockchain technology to founding Infineo, a company digitizing whole life insurance through blockchain and AI. His story reveals ho...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Eric Burgess, founder of Credtent.org, a groundbreaking platform that champions ethical AI development while empowering creators. Eric shares his journey from a seasoned tech innovator at companies like Disney and Microsoft to creating Credtent, a public benefit corporation that ensures artists and content crea...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Ted Elliott, CEO of Copado, to discuss his journey from leading JobScience, one of Salesforce's earliest ISV partners, to revolutionizing DevOps processes at Copado. Ted shares how his experiences building software on Salesforce shaped his approach to creating Copado, an AI-powered DevOps platform that enhances dev...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Mike Francis, a four-time founder and CEO of Nanotech Materials. Mike shares his remarkable journey from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies to launching startups. He delves into how his corporate experience shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and led to the founding of Nanotech Materials, a company pioneering...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas hosts Ryan Chesterfield, founder of Auto-FC, a leading consulting firm specializing in warehouse automation and supply chain optimization. With over 15 years of industry experience, Ryan discusses the transformative trends in warehouse automation, from the shift towards robotics and technology-driven solutions to the impact of e...

In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Asim Razzaq, the co-founder and CEO of Yotascale, a leading platform in cloud cost management. Asim shares his journey from leading platform engineering at PayPal—where he navigated the complexities of massive-scale cloud infrastructure, to founding Yotascale, inspired by the need for actionable, data-driven insights in cloud op...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with visionary entrepreneur DJ Rutherford to discuss his remarkable journey from a six-figure corporate role to achieving a seven-figure income by the age of 27. DJ shares candid insights into the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including leaving a secure job to follow his entrepreneurial spirit, learning hard...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Donat Husjainov, Chief Product Officer of XData Group, to explore his transformative journey in fintech. With over a decade of experience spanning top European banks like Citadel and Swedbank, Donat shares how his enterprise expertise shapes his innovative approach at XData Group. Discover how Donat is spearh...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with Chase Russell, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy and Marketing at Bonterra, a social good tech company empowering nonprofits and philanthropists. Chase shares Bonterra’s mission of increasing charitable giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033 through innovative software solutions that connect donors, volunteers, a...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Jim Boswell, CEO of OnPoint Healthcare, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare operations. Jim shares insights into the development of Iris, OnPoint’s groundbreaking provider efficiency platform that integrates advanced AI with clinical expertise to streamline workflows, reduce admi...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Bill Powers, Founder and CEO of Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world's largest telematics service provider. Bill shares his journey from founding CMT as an MIT startup to achieving unicorn status, with the company now protecting over 40 million drivers across 110 global programs. He reflects on his leader...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Meghan Trevorrow, Chief Operations Officer at This Week Health, to explore the intersection of leadership, culture, and operational efficiency. Meghan shares her innovative approach to fostering a thriving team culture by embracing discomfort and leveraging healthy conflict as tools for growth. She highlights how a...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Annie Cole, a financial educator and expert money coach dedicated to helping women take charge of their finances. Founder of Money Essentials for Women and author of 101 Ways to Build Wealth in Your Thirties, Annie shares her incredible journey from a $26,000-a-year social worker to a self-made millionaire by h...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas speaks with Chad Ramos, CEO of Privado Health and a trailblazer in healthcare technology and innovation. Chad shares how Privado Health is transforming cancer treatment with Theranostics, a cutting-edge approach to prostate cancer care that uses targeted diagnostics and therapies, reducing side effects and offering new hope to p...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas interviews Steve Taplin, CEO of Sonatafy Technology and a leading voice in AI-powered nearshore software development. With over 20 years of experience founding and scaling more than 30 companies, Steve shares his insights on bridging U.S. tech needs with top-tier Latin American talent and the strategic advantages of nearsho...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes global keynote speaker and leadership expert Jen Buck. With over 25 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, and humanitarian sectors, Jen has led teams from corporate boardrooms to remote villages around the world. She shares invaluable lessons on empathy, resilience, and cultural awareness, illu...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Austin Gardner-Smith, CEO of Drivepoint, to explore how innovative financial strategies and data-driven insights are transforming consumer brand finance. Austin discusses Drivepoint’s unique focus on providing financial tools specifically tailored for consumer brands, including top clients like Oats Overnight...

Send us a text  In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Jan Szilagyi, co-founder of Reflexivity (formerly Toggle AI) and a former Harvard economics prodigy. Jan shares his journey from academia to hedge funds, explaining how Reflexivity uses machine learning to unlock valuable insights from institutional-grade data, helping investors navigate complex financial lands...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Alvin Foo, an experienced business technology leader with over 25 years in the Asia Pacific region, who has held pivotal roles with industry giants such as Nokia, Google, and Omnicom. As co-founder of Nasdex and Metafyde, Alvin leads ventures in asset tokenization and Web3 investment banking. Alvin shares ins...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas interviews Anthony Taylor, CEO and Senior Strategic Planning Facilitator at SME Strategy. Anthony, an accomplished author and Global Entrepreneurship Week Ambassador for Canada, shares his insights on the importance of strategic planning for small and medium-sized businesses. He highlights the common pitfalls leaders face, such...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas speaks with Purvanshi Mehta, co-founder of Lica World, a pioneering startup leveraging AI to transform the design industry. Purvanshi discusses how Lica’s innovative video AI assistant enables businesses to streamline content creation, reducing the repetitive tasks designers face and enhancing creativity. She shares her insights...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Hari Kiran Chereddi, a dynamic leader and innovator in clean energy and pharmaceuticals. Currently the Managing Director of HRV Global Life Sciences in India and CEO at New Horizon Global in Switzerland, Hari’s illustrious career journey spans over two decades. From a senior executive role at Bank of America...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Michal Pospieszalski, a seasoned tech leader and the co-founder and CTO of Swiss Fortress and MatterFi. Michal shares his journey from hacker to innovator, highlighting his mission to bring safety, accessibility, and trust to the crypto and fintech spaces. He discusses MatterFi's groundbreaking security platform...

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Bayo Okusanya, Founder and CEO of NPC Labs. Bayo shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, including his experience as a Princeton graduate, venture capitalist, and tech innovator. NPC Labs is at the forefront of using blockchain technology to protect intellectual property, eliminate counterfeit goods...