Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

01:19:42

4 Waves of AI (We're on Wave 2)

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/05/18

Are we entering the most transformative era of work in history?Technology is evolving weekly, and culture takes time to adapt. In this episode, AI futurist and award-winning innovation leader Maurice Conti explains how rapid technological change, especially in artificial intelligence, will shape our world, the economy, and the future of jobs, and what AI leadership means for navigating these shifts.Drawing on his experience with companies like Amazon, Nike, Mercedes, and Lululemon, Maurice shares

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01:08:58

Top Tech Advisor: Every CEO Is Getting AI Wrong

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/05/11

What if everything we’ve been told about AI and the future of work is wrong?John Hagel says most leaders are asking the wrong questions:“How fast can we automate?”“How many jobs can we cut?”According to him, that’s a “going out of business strategy.”In this episode, we sit down with Silicon Valley veteran John Hagel, an advisor to firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Deloitte, to challenge the dominant narrative around AI, automation, and job elimination. He shares insights into how leaders are approaching

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01:03:43

AI Bust: Oxford Economist on Why the AI Boom Will Be...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/05/04

What if the AI revolution isn’t what we’ve been promised?What does an economist and bestselling author have to say about the idea that Big Tech may be overselling the future of artificial intelligence?In this episode, Oxford economist and Associate Professor of AI & Work, Carl Benedikt Frey, shares his skeptical perspective on the impact of artificial intelligence. He explains what it could mean for the future of work, including job market shifts and the necessity of skills development.This

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01:04:00

AI Revolution or Collapse: EY's AI Leader on 4...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/04/27

Why are 88% of businesses using AI but only 5% seeing real transformation?In this episode, we sit down with Dan Diasio, EY’s Global Consulting AI Leader and CTO, to break down the four possible futures of AI, from constraint to full transformation, and what it takes for organizations to win in an AI-driven world.Drawing from his experience advising Fortune 50 executives, Dan explains how leaders are navigating uncertainty, why many companies fall into the “sameness trap,” and what separates simple

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01:03:43

Jobs After AI: Futurist Ian Beacraft on What Happens...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/04/20

This is not just a technology shift. It is a human, organizational, and identity transformation.In this episode, we sit down with Ian Beacraft, Founder and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher, to talk about one of the most urgent questions facing leaders today: what happens to work, organizations, and identity in the age of AI?Ian argues that the next two years will matter more than the last 30, and that AI is not just another tool. It is a platform reshaping economies, organizations, and how we

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01:14:37

Ex-Twitter AI Ethicist Warns: The 2016 Data You...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/04/13

Are we giving up our freedom for convenience without realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a globally recognized AI ethics leader featured in Time and Forbes, to unpack the real risks of artificial intelligence, Big Tech power, and data privacy. As the former Head of AI Ethics at Twitter and Accenture, Dr. Chowdhury shares an insider perspective on how Big Tech is consolidating power, why narratives around AGI and “AI intelligence” are often misleading, and how

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01:54:03

The AI Comet Has Struck: Moonshots' Salim Ismail...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/04/06

What happens when AI, energy, and technology all go exponential at the same time?Salim Ismail says we’re entering a “messy decade” of disruption…In this episode, we sit down with Salim, the founding executive director of Singularity University and author of Exponential Organizations, to break down the rapid acceleration of AI, robotics, space tech, and solar energy, and what it all means for jobs, business, governments, and your future. Salim explains why AI is doubling every 8–10 weeks, how the

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00:55:49

AI is Losing Ground: Futurist Brian Solis on Why AI...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/03/30

Are businesses falling behind in the AI revolution?While AI is transforming everything from workflows to decision-making, many companies are facing a surprising reality: they’re becoming less prepared for AI, not more. In this episode, we sit down with Brian Solis, a globally recognized futurist and thought leader, to explore how disruptive technology is reshaping business, society, and the future of work.As Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, Brian shares expert insights on business

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01:04:26

AI Will Never Have a Soul: Here's Why

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/03/23

What happens to leadership, meaning, and human value in the age of AI? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Chip Conley, the former Head of Strategy at Airbnb, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Chip joins Geoff to explore whether humans are becoming obsolete or more important than ever. Chip makes the case that while AI is commoditizing knowledge, it’s elevating the value of human wisdom, intuition, and soulful leadership. They unpack the

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00:58:12

AI Convergence: Amy Webb On Why This is the Year of...

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2026/03/16

Are we in an AI bubble or at the beginning of the biggest technological convergence cycle since the Industrial Revolution?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by the CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and tech futurist Amy Webb.Amy joins Geoff Nielson to unpack what 2026 really looks like through the lens of artificial intelligence, programmable biology, quantum computing, biological computing, geopolitics, and systems-level change. Amy argues that we’ve officially entered a new

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01:02:05

Will AI Replace Software Engineers? Here’s What an...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/03/09

Is AI really replacing software engineers, or just changing how they work?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Bala Muthiah, Director of Engineering at Lyft. Bala sits down with Geoff to cut through the hype around AI in software development and explain what’s actually changing inside high-performing engineering teams and what that means for the future of work. From vibe coding and AI-powered prototyping to production-ready systems, productivity gains, and the reality behind 10x

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01:22:27

Ex-Ancestry CEO: How AI is Forcing Companies to...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/03/02

What does it actually take to lead in the age of AI?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Deborah Liu, former CEO of Ancestry and former VP of Facebook Marketplace at Meta.Deborah joins Geoff to share a candid, practical look at modern leadership in 2026. Drawing on her experience scaling billion-user platforms and transforming legacy organizations, she explains why “adding AI” isn’t a strategy and what it truly means to build an AI-native company.They unpack Facebook’s mobile-first

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01:14:50

LLMs in 2026: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/02/23

Is AI actually going to replace developers? Or is the hype getting ahead of reality?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Sebastian Raschka, AI Research Engineer and author.Sebastian Raschka sits down with Geoff Nielson to unpack the real state of Large Language Models (LLMs) in 2026. As an LLM research engineer, Sebastian bridges deep technical expertise with practical, real-world AI implementation. In this conversation, he cuts through AI hype to focus on what’s actually

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00:55:47

AI vs Big Corporations: How You Finally Fight Back

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/02/16

On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Josh Browder, founder of DoNotPay.Josh, also known as the “robot lawyer,” is an entrepreneur and the founder of DoNotPay, often referred to as “the Robin Hood of the Internet.” He created DoNotPay after noticing the disproportionate targeting of elderly and disabled motorists through parking ticket enforcement. Since its launch, DoNotPay has helped UK and New York motorists save an estimated $5 million. Josh has been recognized as one of MIT

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01:00:01

Is AI a Threat to Democracy? Bruce Schneier Explains...

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2026/02/09

Is artificial intelligence strengthening democracy or quietly reshaping power in ways we’re not prepared for?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by world-renowned security technologist and author Bruce Schneier.Bruce is described by the Economist as a "security guru," he is best known as a refreshingly candid and lucid security critic and commentator. He works at the intersection of security, technology, and people. and has been writing about security issues on his blog

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00:57:15

Robots, AI Ethics, and the End of Thinking: Top...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/02/02

What does the future of AI really look like as we head toward 2026, beyond the hype, headlines, and fear-driven narratives?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by internationally recognized advisor, speaker, and researcher on AI strategy, Walter Pasquarelli.Walter is one of the world’s leading voices on ethical and strategic AI. He has advised governments, global institutions, and leading technology companies on AI governance, policy, and readiness, and brings a grounded perspective

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00:57:27

AI, Power, and the New Global Order with Nina Schick

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/01/26

What if AI becomes the most consequential technology in human history? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Nina Schick, geopolitical analyst and one of the world’s leading voices on AI. Nina Schick is a globally recognized expert on AI, geopolitics, and power. She was among the first to forecast the societal impact of AI-generated content and now leads the conversation on Industrial Intelligence, the idea that AI is not just software, but a geopolitical and industrial

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01:02:40

What the Metaverse Is Becoming and Why It Finally...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/01/19

Is the metaverse actually dead or just badly branded?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Christian Venables, co-founder of Radical Realities.Christian specializes in immersive technology and AI, staying at the forefront of emerging tools, platforms, and workflows. With a strong foundation in architecture and design, he has transitioned into extended reality (XR), exploring the evolving possibilities of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and spatial computing. He is the

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01:36:52

AI's Most Dangerous Truth: We've Already Lost Control

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/01/12

What happens when the people building artificial intelligence quietly believe it might destroy us? On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Gregory Warner, Peabody Award–winning journalist, former NPR correspondent, and host of the hit AI podcast The Last Invention.Gregory Warner is a versatile journalist and podcaster. He has been recognized with a Peabody Award and other awards from organizations like Edward R. Murrow, New York Festivals, AP, and PRNDI. Warner's career includes

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01:10:34

AI Will End Human Jobs: Emad Mostaque on the Future...

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson ·

2026/01/05

What happens to jobs, money, and meaning when intelligence becomes cheaper than labor and humans are no longer the smartest ones in the room?On this episode of Digital Disruption, we’re joined by Emad Mostaque, founder of Stability AI and a leading voice in the global AI revolution.Emad Mostaque is a businessman, mathematician, and former hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder and was CEO of Stability AI, the company behind the popular text-to-image generator Stable Diffusion. With a master’s

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