The Digital Executive

In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Sachin Gupta, an enterprise technology leader and digital transformation strategist with more than 20 years of experience, about the future of agentic AI and intelligent supply chains. Sachin explains how enterprises can evolve beyond traditional ERP systems by combining ERP as the system of record, AI as the system of intelligence, and autonomous workflows as the system of action. He explores how this approach can improve supply chain resilience, accelerate decision-making, and reduce operational bottlenecks. Sachin also emphasizes that responsible AI adoption requires built-in governance, clear decision ownership, cybersecurity, and human oversight for high-impact decisions. He shares three priorities for building trustworthy enterprise systems: reliable master data, defined risk controls, and small, measurable use cases that can scale.

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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Dr. Arash Bereliani, board-certified cardiologist and medical director of the Beverly Hills Institute for Cardiology and Preventative Medicine, about the critical gaps in women's heart health. Dr. Bereliani explains how decades of male-centered medical research have contributed to missed symptoms, overlooked risk factors, and inadequate treatment for women. Drawing on more than 20 years of preventative cardiology experience, he highlights the importance of recognizing women's unique symptoms, understanding the impact of chronic stress and sleep, and monitoring key cardiovascular health indicators. He also shares why prevention must begin before symptoms appear and how sex-specific research, personalized testing, AI, and advanced medical imaging could transform the future of women's heart care.

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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Mary Elizabeth Elkordy, founder and president of Elkordy Global Strategies, about the evolving role of public relations, strategic communications, and brand credibility. Drawing on her experience in government, broadcasting, politics, and entrepreneurship, Mary shares how she built a global PR agency during the pandemic and helped more than 800 clients strengthen their visibility and reputation. She explains why effective communication is about making people care, telling stories that resonate, and earning the attention of decision-makers. Looking ahead, Mary explores how AI, fragmented media platforms, and misinformation are reshaping the industry, emphasizing that while AI makes content easier to create, authentic human connection, credibility, and trust are becoming more valuable than ever.

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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Sean Hehir, CEO of BrainChip, about the future of neuromorphic computing and its potential to transform artificial intelligence. Sean explains how BrainChip’s Akida processors mimic the human brain by using event-based computing to process information only when meaningful changes occur, dramatically reducing power consumption. This ultra-low-power approach makes AI more practical for edge devices, including wearables, medical technology, industrial IoT, automotive systems, and defense applications. From seizure-predicting smart glasses to autonomous drones, Sean highlights how local AI can improve privacy, reliability, and performance without depending on constant cloud connectivity. He also shares his vision for a future where brain-inspired intelligence is embedded in billions of everyday devices.

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In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, host Brian Thomas speaks with Chris Burke, founder of HybridHero, about transforming hybrid work into a measurable, data-driven business strategy. Drawing on his experience building a global consultancy and workplace technology platform, Chris explains how organizations can use real-time insights to improve office utilization, reduce real estate costs, and better coordinate their teams. He shares how workforce behavior can reveal unexpected workplace challenges and help leaders design spaces around employees’ actual needs. Looking ahead, Chris discusses how AI and analytics will reshape workplace management, enabling organizations to determine not simply how often employees come into the office, but who should be there, when, where, and why.

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