The Role of AI in Business Transformation

Matthew Gantner discusses Altum Strategy Group's Next Wave Survey of US senior business leaders on risks, opportunities and priorities in 2026. Matthew leads the firm's research initiatives providing insights on investment priorities and strategic trends. Listen for fresh perspective into today's complex economic, technological, and geopolitical challenges. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/advertise

Billy Huang talks about AI underwriting to unlock credit access for creators, music catalogs, and gaming studios by underwriting future earnings. Billy is Co-founder and CEO of CreatorFi, a capital and data infrastructure platform that enables creators to grown and find financial independence while scaling their businesses in the creator economy. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Matt Maher discusses how businesses can turn emerging technologies into actionable strategies that drive growth and innovation. Matt is a futurist and founder of M7 Innovations, an independent R&D firm helping brands stay ahead of technological disruption.Vogue named him a Top 100 Innovator of 2024. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Esra Ozturk talks about the future of fan loyalty platforms, and what it takes to create digital experiences that empower creators, fans, and brands to connect. Esra built products and sparked innovations at Meta, Uber, Zillow, and Instacart, now at Luffa she's leading the transformation into a next-generation fan loyalty platform. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Glenda Kirby talks about the integration of AI with human-centered communication. Glenda is Chief Customer Officer at Poppulo, a communications platform that helps organizations connect with employees and customers across channels, locations, and systems. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Robert Pluska, Managing Director of Advanced Solutions, talks about how manufacturers can move from pilots to full-scale digital transformation and leverage AI to achieve ROI on the factory floor. Robert is all about connecting legacy equipment and turning factory data into action. He leads the development of the company's Dynamic Data Exchange platform. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Philip Brittan discusses ways to enhance decision making and operational performance, and how AI is reshaping enterprise knowledge. Bloomfire is GenAI platform that helps organizations surface critical information faster. We examine recent a recent application in healthcare and the benefits of unified 'enterprise intelligence' across industries. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Nikhil Raj discusses why a durable identity model is becoming the foundation for modern data and digital marketing strategies. Mikhil is CEO of MetaRouter, and an expert in customer data platforms, cross-channel analytics, and translating complex identity and data strategies into measurable results. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Jake Sloan discusses how emerging technologies are reshaping the insurance landscape. Jake is Vice President of Global Insurance at Appian where he helps insurers leverage AI and automation to accelerate digital transformation, and improve key processes that boost operational efficiency and customer experience. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor

Rajeev Hans and Naresh Ram discuss the opportunities found at intersection of digital transformation and AI in manufacturing. Rajeev is CTO at AAXIS, a company at the forefront of helping manufacturers accelerate digital transformation. Naresh is Chief AI Officer; both are experts in modern eCommerce platforms, AI, and enterprise software. Listen as these thought-leaders explore leveraging data and AI to drive smarter, more connected manufacturing systems. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://DigitalTransformationPodast.net/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://DigitalTransformationPodcast.net/sponsor