Disruptive Innovators

Creating Low-Risk, High-Reward Strategies with Daniel Burrus of Burrus Research, Inc.

In this episode, David Wright is joined by Daniel Burrus, a renowned futurist, author, and Founder and CEO of Burrus Research, Inc. a global research and consulting firm based in Wisconsin. Burrus shares his insights on anticipatory thinking, hard and soft trends, and how businesses can leverage these concepts to remain relevant and future-ready. Key Takeaways: (07:45) Thinking big, then…

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Building a Global IT Vision for Human Rights with Paul Smith of Amnesty International

Paul Smith, Chief Information Officer of Amnesty International, shares his journey from a working-class background to becoming a leader in digital innovation at one of the world’s largest human rights organizations. With insights into resourcefulness, cybersecurity and global tech solutions, Paul offers a look into managing technology with purpose and resilience. Key Takeaways: (06:06) The importance of leveraging networks for…

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Scaling Digital Transformation in Rail with Ingo Paas of Green Cargo

Ingo Paas, CIO and CDO of Green Cargo, shares insights into leading digital transformation within the rail cargo industry. Green Cargo was the winner of the 2023 IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure EMEA Award. Ingo has been at the forefront of leveraging AI to innovate and transform traditional industries, showcasing how digital infrastructure can support scalable…

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The Path to Innovation and AI Mastery with Mike Todasco of San Diego State University

This week, David Wright is joined by Mike Todasco, Visiting Fellow at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence at San Diego State University. Mike shares his journey from accountant to leading innovation at PayPal and now, in his current work with AI at San Diego State University. They explore the power of AI tools in driving business effectiveness,…

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