Best Smart Factory Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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Rethinking Ads with Dr. Duane Varan | Ep1150 23:59

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Duane Varan, CEO of MediaScience and MediaPet, and one of the world’s most published researchers in advertising science. Dr. Varan shares the remarkable story of how a call from Disney unexpectedly pulled him from academia into commercial research—leading to the creation of the Dis…

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Deleting Meeting Madness: Erik Braund’s Mission to Rebuild Human Connection at Work | Ep 1149 26:05

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Erik Braund, founder and CEO of Katmai—a groundbreaking virtual office platform designed to restore spontaneity, human connection, and real collaboration in the age of meeting overload. Erik shares his journey from music and video production to building one of the most innov…

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What Happens When You Build a Water Membranes Factory Just to Prove a Point? 28:25

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How Is Aqua Membranes Scaling 3D-Printed Water Membranes Spacers from Garage Startup to 200,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Facility? Let's find out! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️…

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Precision Engineer Manages Business on His Phone After Software Adoption 3:43

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Precision engineering company Intake Engineering introduced control and tracking into the operation, making every piece of vital information easily accessible. “Everything is just a click away and I can access it anywhere,” says Lee Brien, Director. “It’s a godsend.” You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more informati…

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Retail 301: The Science Behind the Shelf with Leon Nicholas 57:59

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In this episode, retail strategist Leon Nicholas—VP of Retail Insights & Solutions at Smurfit WestRock—breaks down the forces reshaping modern commerce. Leon explains why smart packaging, AI, automation, and shifting consumer behavior are transforming everything from supply chains to in-store experiences. He reveals how retailers can stay relevant,…

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Daniel Burrus on Hard Trends & Future-Ready Leadership | Ep 1148 12:16

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes renowned futurist, bestselling author, and strategic advisor Daniel Burrus. As the creator of the Hard Trends methodology and the Anticipatory Organization model, Daniel teaches leaders how to predict disruption before it happens—and turn certainty into a competitive advantage. Da…

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Leading the AI Shift with Santosh Kaveti | Ep 1147 19:04

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas welcomes Santosh Kaveti, CEO and founder of ProArch, a leader in cloud, data, app modernization, and cybersecurity solutions. With over 18 years of experience as a technologist, entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, Santosh shares the pivotal lessons that shaped his approach to building technolo…

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Building People, Not Just Tech: Nicolas Genest on AI, Talent, and the Future of Work | Ep 1146 18:16

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, Brian Thomas sits down with Nicolas Genest, veteran CTO, two-time CEO, and founder of CodeBoxx Technology Academy. With a career spanning multiple hypergrowth startups—The RealReal, ModCloth, Veepee (Vente Privée), and Walmart—Nicolas shares the turning point that shifted his mission from building companies…

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How AI Agents Enhance Supply Chain Performance 19:00

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When intelligence turns into action, efficiency follows. In this episode, Margarita Lindahl, moderator and Head of AI at Panasonic Connect, talks with Chris Burchett, Senior Vice President of Generative AI at Blue Yonder, about how AI agents are transforming supply chains, from insight to execution. They explore how to scale impact beyond predictio…

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Quantifying AI Risk: Yakir Golan on Turning Cyber Threats Into Business Intelligence | Ep 1145 15:20

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Yakir Golan, CEO and Co-founder of Kovrr, a global leader in cyber and AI risk quantification. Drawing from his early career in Israeli intelligence and later roles in software, hardware, and product management, Yakir explains how his background shaped his holistic approach to und…

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Warehouse Organization – 10 Best Practices for Small Businesses 17:53

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There are many moving parts to running a profitable business. One critical but often overlooked component is an efficient warehouse operation. Here’s why it’s important, along with 10 warehouse organization tips to optimize and keep it running smoothly. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about MRPea…

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Matt Maher on AI, Search, and the Future of Human-Centered Innovation | Ep 1144 13:07

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with futurist and founder of M7 Innovations, Matt Maher. Named one of Vogue’s Top 100 Innovators of 2024, Matt shares how his journey from major media firms to launching M7 positioned him at the forefront of AI, immersive tech, and the evolving internet. He discusses how brands c…

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The Most Ridiculous Water Technology I've Ever Analyzed (it was worth it!) 36:43

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Can Cloud Harvesting Revolutionize Water Production? A Deep Dive into AirHES Technology 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ AirHES is a proposed atmospheric water harvesting technology that uses aerial collection systems (kites or balloons) with specialized mesh to capture cl…

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Dr. Robert B. Kerstein on Smarter Dentistry | Ep 1143 18:16

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Robert B. Kerstein, a pioneer in digital occlusal analysis and long-time advocate for advancing dental science through technology. A former Tufts University professor and prosthodontic expert, Dr. Kerstein has spent decades perfecting how dentists measure and correct the human…

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Building Digital Trust: Kaarel Kotkas on the Future of Identity Verification | Ep 1142 15:36

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Kaarel Kotkas, founder and CEO of Veriff, a global leader in digital identity verification trusted by brands like Uber and Bumble. Kaarel shares how a childhood experience on a small island in Estonia sparked his lifelong mission to make the internet safer. What began as a t…

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Preserving the Digital Self: Charles Lambert on Continuity, Legacy, and Life on the Blockchain | Ep 1141 21:12

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Charles Lambert, founder and CEO of Digital Life Box, a secure SaaS platform built to preserve what defines us—our memories, assets, and identity—across generations. Charles shares the personal story that inspired Digital Life Box: a realization that our growing digital lives—from…

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Overstocking and How to Prevent It 12:08

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Overstocking means holding more inventory than is actually needed. While it might sound like a good idea to have extra stock lying around just in case, it can significantly increase your operating costs and erode profits. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about MRPeasy software, visit our website: …

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Automating Knowledge Work: Alberto Rizzoli on Building Trustworthy AI and the Future of Work | Ep 1140 15:55

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Alberto Rizzoli, serial entrepreneur and CEO of V7, a UK-based company pioneering AI systems to automate knowledge work across industries like healthcare, finance, and insurance. Alberto shares his journey from creating AI Poly, a groundbreaking app that empowered the visually imp…

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No Batteries Required: WePower’s Kinetic Revolution 1:09:07

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, we talk with Lawrence Richenstein, Founder and CEO of WePower Technologies, about how kinetic energy harvesting is powering the next wave of battery-free IoT devices. Lawrence shares WePower’s journey from startup rescue to innovation leader, unveiling self-powered sensors and switches that generate energy…

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AI-Powered Translation at Scale: Bryan Murphy on Smartling’s Global Impact | Ep 1139 11:07

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, the leading AI translation platform powering global communication for brands like British Airways, DoorDash, Verizon, and MasterCard. Bryan shares how Smartling is transforming translation and localization from a slow, manual process into a fu…

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The Future of Digital Trust: Tim Callan on Certificates, Cryptography, and Identity | Ep 1138 12:57

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Tim Callan, Chief Experience Officer at Sectigo and one of the leading voices in SSL and PKI technology. With over 20 years shaping the standards of digital trust, Tim unpacks how the invisible infrastructure behind certificates and encryption keeps our digital world secure.…

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Challenging the Status Quo: Andrea Luoni on Disrupting Insurance with Integrity and Transparency | Ep 1137 14:05

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Andrea Luoni, founder and CEO of Rate Craft, who’s redefining transparency and ethics in the insurance industry. Andrea shares how her lifelong instinct to defend others fuels her mission to protect clients from hidden costs and industry abuse. She explains why too many businesses…

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The Future of Decision Science: Martin Lucas on Human-AI Alignment and Deterministic Intelligence | Ep 1136 13:04

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Martin Lucas, founder and CEO of Decision Boundaries, to explore how decision science and deterministic AI are reshaping the way humans and machines think together. Martin unpacks the psychology of brand trust—how emotion, timing, and tone influence decision-making—and expla…

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What Is Dead Stock and How to Avoid It? 7:13

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Dead stock, also called dead inventory, happens when materials, components, or products lose their purpose. Understanding the causes of dead stock helps you prevent costly tie-ups of cash and space. Dead stock management starts with recognizing the warning signs. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information a…

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What Does a Billion-Dollar Company Exit Really Look Like? 51:16

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How Does Water-as-a-Service Drive Billion-Dollar Exits in Infrastructure Investment? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS VIDEO ⬇️ Seven Seas Water Group is a vertically integrated water infrastructure platform that designs, builds, finances, operates, and maintains water and wastewater …

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Smart Marketing Agency Partnerships with Behdad Jamshidi | Ep 1135 12:18

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Behdad “B” Jamshidi, founder of CJAM Marketing Connector, to explore why most businesses struggle to choose the right marketing agency—and how to fix it. After evaluating over 1,000 agencies and curating a lean network of top performers, Behdad shares his proven framework fo…

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Redefining Career Readiness: Dan Benveniste on AI, Skills, and the Future of Work | Ep 1134 17:29

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Dan Benveniste, founder and CEO of SkillWaze and serial entrepreneur with over $150M in successful exits. Dan shares how his latest ventures—SkillWaze and AlumniBridge—are reshaping how we prepare the next generation for the workforce. From his early startup success to pione…

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Reimagining Feedback with AI: Ruby Kolesky on Human-Centered Innovation at Joyous | Ep 1133 17:40

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ruby Kolesky, CEO of Joyous, an AI-powered feedback platform transforming how organizations listen, learn, and act. From her early days pursuing stand-up comedy to leading one of New Zealand’s most innovative tech companies, Ruby shares how empathy, humor, and human insight gui…

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Top Manufacturing ERP Systems: Best Software Solutions for 2025 10:39

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Modern manufacturers need modern production management tools. Deciding on an ERP should involve a lot of comparison and analysis. In this post, we introduce six of the best manufacturing ERP systems you should shortlist for 2025. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more information about MRPeasy software, visit our w…

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From Herbal Ecstasy to Amazon Mastery: Shaahin Cheyenne on Reinventing Entrepreneurship | Ep 1132 14:44

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Shaahin Cheyene, the visionary entrepreneur behind the billion-dollar Herbal Ecstasy phenomenon and CEO of Accelerated Intelligence. From escaping Iran during the 1978 revolution to building empires in e-commerce and digital innovation, Shaahin shares how grit, risk-taking, …

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Company Failure: How SOURCE Lost Everything in Just 12 Months 25:32

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🤔 What Happened to Source Global's Water-from-Air Technology? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab My best water tech analysis straight to your inbox SOURCE (formerly Zero Mass Water) produced drinking water from air using solar-powered Hydropanels. Founded in 2015 by Cody Friesen, it raised $270 m…

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Digital Supply Chains: Food Transparency, Blockchain, and the IOTA Foundation 1:28:36

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In this episode of the Mr. Beacon Podcast, José Cantera from the IOTA Foundation explains how IOTA’s distributed ledger technology is transforming global supply chains. We discuss the Tangle, the Twin project in Africa and the UK, and Europe’s Digital Product Passport, showing how open-source, energy-efficient infrastructure is building trust, tran…

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From Amazon to TikTok: Sebastian Nelson’s Pivot to Cruva | Ep 1131 10:57

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Sebastian Nelson, founder and CEO of Cruva, the SaaS platform powering over 400 brands and 10 million monthly TikTok Shop sales. Sebastian shares how frustration with manual creator management inspired him to build Cruva — now an official TikTok Shop partner — to automate af…

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AI and the Future of Staffing: James Terry on How Indeed Flex is Redefining Work | Ep 1130 20:27

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas chats with James Terry, Head of U.S. Revenue at Indeed Flex, about how AI and automation are transforming staffing and workforce flexibility. James shares how smart matching, AI interviews, and marketplace technology are helping businesses fill roles faster while empowering workers with mo…

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Tokenizing Equity: Joris Delanoue - Building Fairmint and the Future of On-Chain Capital Markets | Ep 1129 19:32

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Joris Delanoue, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Fairmint, a pioneering FinTech company transforming how startups raise and manage capital through blockchain-based equity. Joris shares the personal frustrations that inspired Fairmint—his challenges with illiquid investments, limited…

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Amplifying Surgical Intelligence: Nic Aldrich on Innovation, Data, and the Future of MedTech | Ep 1128 12:26

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Nic Aldrich, a seasoned leader in the medical device industry with over a decade of experience spanning Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, and now OrthAlign. Nic shares how his journey from global marketing in large corporations to leading a nimble medtech innovator has reshaped hi…

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Flow Production – A Quick Guide for SMEs 6:58

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Flow production means your manufacturing line rarely, if ever, stops. Materials enter at one end and finished products come out the other in a continuous stream. This continuous production method keeps operations moving fast while cutting waste and maintaining quality. You can learn more in this episode or read about it on our blog For more informa…

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Building Products People Love: Tetiana Kobzar on Gamification, Data-Driven Design, and Startup Growth | Ep 1127 15:39

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Tetiana (Tanya) Kobzar, founder of Diversido, an award-winning software development company supporting 65+ startups across HealthTech, EdTech, and IoT. With a master’s in computer science and over 15 years of experience bridging technology and business outcomes, Tetiana shares how…

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Why 32 Companies Fight Over 24 Electrochemical Oxidation PFAS Destruction Deals 23:28

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How Do 32+ Electrochemical Water Oxidation Technologies Compete for PFAS Destruction Market Share? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner, Georg Fischer: https://www.gfps.com/com/en/products-solutions/solutions/design-prefabrication.…

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Can We Actually Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals? 57:55

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How Can We Afford to Remove PFAS from Our Environment When Treatment Costs Exceed Global GDP? 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my partner SimpleLab: https://link.dww.show/simplelab ⬇️ IN THIS EPISODE ⬇️ PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are persistent synthetic chemicals (forever chemicals) used in countless everyday products that contami…

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Turning Sales from Art to Science: Juan DeAngulo on Process, People, and Future of AI-Driven Growth | Ep 1126 19:13

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Juan DeAngulo, co-founder of Inselligence, a global tech startup redefining how small and medium-sized businesses manage sales operations across three continents. Juan shares how he’s challenging the long-held belief that sales is purely an art form—showing instead how data, proce…

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Lauren Dunford, CEO of Guidewheel, How AI Powered Manufacturing Factory Operations are Changing! 26:49

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Send us a text Send us a text Send us an email Lauren Dunford; CEO of Guidewheel: AI Powered Factory Operations, is our guest. Lauren has created a AI enabled software that is taking the market by storm. Join me in discovering more about Lauren, Guidewheels achievements and how AI Powered Factory Manufacturing Operations are changing in 2026. Laure…

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Human First: Zach Giglio on Smarter AI Leadership | Ep 1125 14:53

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Zach Giglio, CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency helping organizations harness AI to boost efficiency, performance, and profitability. Certified in AI Strategy for Business by the Wharton School and a curriculum committee member for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Org…

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Inside the Patent Mind: Austin Bonderer on IP Strategy, AI Law, and Protecting Innovation |Ep 1124 14:02

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Austin Bonderer, a seasoned patent attorney with over 25 years of experience and more than 700 issued U.S. patents to his name. From his early days as a U.S. Patent Examiner to leading nanotechnology prosecutions for a Forbes Global 100 company, Austin brings unmatched insig…

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Organic Soda Brand Achieves Full Traceability in Just a Few Weeks 4:06

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Fresh Fizz Sodas from Long Island needed to comply with traceability regulations and found the perfect solution. “Everything we sell now matches up with specific ingredient lots, so we know what our products cost, where the inputs came from, and which customers purchased the products. We get complete visibility,” says President Yoni Schwartz. You c…

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Leading with Humanity: Andrea Iorio on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Leadership | Ep 1123 14:36

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Andrea Iorio—globally recognized keynote speaker, author of Between You and AI, and one of the top 15 global AI influencers on LinkedIn. With experience leading digital operations for Tinder Latin America and serving as Chief Digital Officer at L’Oréal Brazil, Andrea shares …

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Green is the New Smart: Circular Tech in a Digital World 17:17

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AI Meets IoT: Ersan Günes on Inpixon’s Vision for Smarter Factories 1:05:58

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Owning the Digital Sky: Neil Mandt on AR, Real Estate, and the Future of Digital Rights | Ep 1122 19:39

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Neil Mandt—five-time Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and trailblazing entrepreneur redefining how we think about property in the digital age. With over 3,000 TV episodes and multiple films for Disney, A24, and other major studios, Neil has seamlessly bridged Hollywood story…

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3 Days at WEFTEC 2025: My Complete Water Tech Breakdown 1:09:10

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What's to remember from WEFTEC 2025? Here are my 5 Water Tech picks, 3 Marketing Tips, the State of the Union on the Water/AI Nexus, and much more. Wanna get 3 Days at WEFTEC summarized in 70 Minutes? Listen to this! More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/ 🙌 Supporters 🙌 A big thank you to my p…