Episodes
Explore our collection of unfiltered conversations with global technology leaders. Each episode delivers real insights, personal stories, and actionable wisdom.
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Episode 5: The Sprint
$100,000 to submit an H1B Visa Application!? How will the HB1 Visa being targeted by the Trump Administration impact you? Salesforce lays off 4000 due to AI. Is this THE beginning of the end? Join us to find out. This is the episode of "Foreshadowing". Join us as we peak into these topics, plus: AI Model companies' legal issues, CIO/CTOs moving into CEO roles, and Is there an AI Bubble, and is it about to burst?
Show Notes
$100,000 to submit an H1B Visa Application!? How will the HB1 Visa being targeted by the Trump Administration impact you? Salesforce lays off 4000 due to AI. Is this THE beginning of the end? This is the episode of "Foreshadowing". Topics covered: AI Model companies' legal issues, CIO/CTOs moving into CEO roles, and Is there an AI Bubble about to burst?
Episode 4: Thornton May
Meet the man who helped coin the label, Chief Information Officer, Thornton May! Join us as we dive into the deeper issues of being a CIO today and how, though the CIO has achieved that hard fought seat at the (executive suite) table, we are at the same time losing our voice.... and what can be done about it.
Show Notes
Meet the man who helped coin the label, Chief Information Officer, Thornton May! Join us as we dive into the deeper issues of being a CIO today and how, though the CIO has achieved that hard fought seat at the (executive suite) table, we are at the same time losing our voice.... and what can be done about it.
Episode 3: In The News, The Sprint
Join us today as Brian makes a Big Announcement, we showcase his Guest Appearance on DisrupTV, and we introduce our new segment called, The Sprint... And yes, there will be lots of conversation about AI :-)
Show Notes
In this exciting episode, Brian makes a big announcement and we showcase his guest appearance on DisrupTV. We also introduce our new segment called "The Sprint" with plenty of AI conversation and insights.
Episode 2: Vala Ashfar, Chief Evangelist Office, Salesforce
Chief Digital Evangelist, Salesforce.com. Renowned Speaker, and Author of BOUNDLESS and his New BOOK publishing this October 2025, ZDNET Columnist, and weekly Podcast: DisrupTV, VALA AFSHAR, joins us today.
Show Notes
Join us for an exciting conversation with Vala Ashfar, Chief Evangelist Office at Salesforce. We'll explore the current state of the CIO marketplace and dive deep into real AI discussions that matter to technology leaders.
Episode 1: The CIO Journey - Leadership Lessons from the Trenches
Join our inaugural episode as we dive deep into what it really means to be a Chief Information Officer in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Our hosts share their personal journeys, biggest challenges, and the unfiltered truths about leading technology organizations.
Show Notes
In this inaugural episode, we explore the evolving role of the CIO, discuss key leadership strategies, and share personal confessions about the challenges of driving digital transformation in large organizations. Topics covered include: building effective IT teams, managing stakeholder expectations, navigating budget constraints, and the importance of aligning technology strategy with business objectives.
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Episode 6: Coming Soon
Stay tuned for our next exciting episode!
Coming Soon - October 2025