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The Next Industrial Revolution is Already Here Digital Disruption is where industry leaders and experts share insights on leveraging technology to build the organizations of the future. As intelligent technologies reshape our lives and our livelihoods, we speak with the thinkers, the doers and innovators who will help us predict and harness this disruption. Join us as we explore how to adapt to an... more

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Salim Ismail
Author and futurist, Moonshots contributor, former Singularity University executive director
Moonshots / Exponential Organizations
Episode: The AI Comet Has Struck: Moonshots' Salim Ismail Warns Most Organizations Won't Survive AI
Brian Solis
Global futurist, head of global innovation at ServiceNow
ServiceNow
Episode: AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI Adoption is Failing
Chip Conley
Former head of strategy for Airbnb; founder of Modern Elder Academy
Modern Elder Academy / Airbnb
Episode: The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
Amy Webb
Tech futurist, author, and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group
Future Today Strategy Group
Episode: AI Convergence: Amy Webb On Why This is the Year of Creative Destruction
Bala Muthiah
Director of Engineering at Lyft and advisor to tech startups
Lyft
Episode: Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an Engineering Leader Says
Deb Liu
Former CEO of Ancestry; former VP at Facebook Marketplace (Meta)
Ancestry; Meta (Facebook)
Episode: Ex-Ancestry CEO: How AI is Forcing Companies to Rethink Everything
Sebastian Raschka
Author of Build a Large Language Model from Scratch and Build a Large Reasoning Model from Scratch.
Lightning AI
Episode: LLMs in 2026: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next
Josh Browder
Founder of DoNotPay, the world's first AI lawyer.
DoNotPay
Episode: AI vs Big Corporations: How You Finally Fight Back
Bruce Schneier
Globally renowned technologist and security guru
Harvard's Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society
Episode: Is AI a Threat to Democracy? Bruce Schneier Explains What Comes Next

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Geoff Nielson
Host focused on Digital Disruption, guiding discussions with industry leaders and experts on technology-driven transformation.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Cool

    Cool n

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    adcertqw
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Very well said, great points

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    jjtors
    United States4 months ago
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    MichaelM202
    United States5 months ago
  • Relevant show with great host

    Great podcast for keeping on the pulse of all kinds of emerging questions and ideas. Geoff Nielson is an awesome host, expertly navigating a huge range of topics to dive into what’s most interesting. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshGold
    Canadaa year ago
  • A Look Into The Future

    Great show! Hearing tech experts talk about the future of technology is eye-opening to the possibilities ahead. Great listen if you’re interested in tech or what the world will look like in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cabby9001
    Canadaa year ago

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Great host with broad curiosity across tech and leadership topics.
High-quality guests that bring practical insights for leaders navigating AI.

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The End of Wisdom: Chip Conley on AI and the Decline of Leadership
Q: What is the role of AI in leadership and what can only humans provide?
AI is a powerful tool for gathering information and answering questions, but leadership requires asking good questions, providing soul and context, and guiding people through meaning and growth—areas where human insight and empathy are essential.
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an Engineering Leader Says
Q: What leadership practices have you found most effective for remote or hybrid teams?
Be intentional about communication, share context openly, and ensure that critical decisions and conversations are not confined to in-person spaces. Build trust outside of formal meetings and keep information accessible to all team members.
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an Engineering Leader Says
Q: What is Lyft doing to balance fast prototyping with high-quality production code?
Lyft emphasizes targeted internal tooling for safe experimentation, with a preference for custom solutions that fit their environment and guardrails to prevent risky production deployments. Real-time prototyping accelerates feedback, while productionization requires careful planning and risk management.
Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an Engineering Leader Says
Q: How do you see the role of engineers and engineering leaders evolving as AI accelerates development?
Engineers will be more product-facing and context-rich, with a need to maintain curiosity, ethical data practices, and strong collaboration with customers and business units. The emphasis shifts from pure coding speed to delivering meaningful outcomes and rapid, responsible experimentation.
LLMs in 2026: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s Coming Next
Q: What are some misconceptions about LLMs that individuals might have?
Many people underestimate the resources required to train LLMs, expecting it to be something manageable on a solo weekend, not realizing the need for extensive teams and infrastructure.

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