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The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI

New episodes every Friday.The Digital Impact, powered by Foxit Software, is a business technology podcast spotlighting the thinkers and doers shaping the future of work. Each episode features candid, intelligent conversations with CIOs, CTOs, tech strategists, and innovation leaders driving real change inside modern organizations.This isn’t a surface-level tech news recap. It’s a platform for senior leaders to share hard-earned insights on how they’re solving complex problems with AI, automation,

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28:11

Why AI Can't Tell a Joke: Comedy, Creativity & The...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/11/21

Can AI ever actually be funny? In this episode, host Charles sits down with actor and internet comedian Michael Zois to dig into why machines keep failing the vibe check. From awkward punchlines to hallucinated “facts,” they break down the gap between computational pattern-matching and human comedic instinct.The conversation quickly widens into the bigger, messier questions behind AI’s rise: What happens when algorithms begin replacing creative work? Why are writers disappearing faster than coders

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28:06

How AI is Rewiring Business, People, and the Future...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/11/07

AI is not just about doing things faster—it may be the best tool for making people better.In this episode of The Digital Impact, we explore how AI is transforming leadership, collaboration and human development.In Season 1, Episode 19, host Charles Verhey sits down with Artie Chang (CEO, PanTerra Networks) to explore a provocative question: Is AI’s true power teaching us how to be better — not just faster?We dive deep into why generative AI is reshaping teams, up-skilling workforces, and building

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41:04

Are We Losing Our Human Edge in the Age of AI? |...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/10/31

What if our rush to embrace AI is quietly eroding the very skills that make us human? In this episode of The Digital Impact, host Charles Verhey talks with tech veteran Kerry Gortese about how automation, AI, and digital transformation are reshaping the way we think, work, and innovate.With over 45 years in technology leadership, Kerry offers a grounded look at how we can balance innovation with critical thinking — and why developing human-centered skills is the key to thriving in the age of AI.👉

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38:47

The Future of AI Isn’t What You Think | Daniel Rasmus

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/10/17

We’re told that an AI-powered future is inevitable — that it’ll revolutionize every industry and change life as we know it. But what if that’s only one version of the future? In this conversation, futurist and scenario planning expert Daniel Rasmus joins us to explore alternative AI futures, where technology quietly fades into the background instead of taking over.From the microwave analogy to the principles of resilient strategy, we unpack how leaders can stop chasing certainty and start preparing

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47:47

From AI Slop to Strategy: Building Smarter Content...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/10/11

AI content strategy isn’t about writing faster — it’s about building smarter workflows that scale results. Marketing and AI expert Nick Matar breaks down how to move past “AI slop” and create systems that actually drive growth.In this 47-minute episode, we explore how brands can leverage AI tools, automation, and strategic workflows to produce content that’s not just efficient — but effective. Nick shares how marketers can go beyond prompt engineering to develop repeatable, intelligent processes

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40:56

How AI Cuts 40 Hours of Manual PDF Accessibility Work...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/10/03

Can AI truly make content more accessible — or are we still designing for the few, not the many? In this episode, we explore how automation, AI, and accessibility intersect in modern content creation — and what it takes to make technology genuinely inclusive.From video auto-tagging to workflow optimization, you’ll discover how creators and educators can use AI not just to save time, but to open doors for every audience. Whether you’re a marketer, teacher, or digital storyteller, this episode dives

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41:06

Digital Kaizen: Harnessing AI for Continuous Personal...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/09/12

Discover how AI, voice, and data can transform your business and personal life in this insightful episode of the Digital Impact podcast. We are joined by Christopher Hensley, an author, financial advisor, and podcast host, to dive into the core concepts of his new book, "Digital Kaizen."The video version is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/grZm4zkN_To?si=XAuFfaY0Y2GwJiPdEpisode Highlights:What is "Digital Kaizen"? Chris explains how the concept of continuous improvement (Kaizen) can be applied

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31:57

CRM Meets AI: Building Smarter Automations &...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/09/05

Is AI the magic wand for your CRM? Discover the real power of AI.In this episode, host Charles chats with Vitaly Khan, a Certified HubSpot Strategist and founder of ProfitPad. They discuss how a clean, structured data foundation is key to successfully integrating AI and CRM systems, and how AI can provide strategic insights for better decision-making. Vitaly also shares common pitfalls teams face when adopting AI for CRM management and how to avoid them.Key Topics:00:00 - Introduction00:54 - The

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35:38

A Tech Leader's Guide to Building Real-World AI...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/08/29

Is your AI strategy just a "vanity project"?In this episode, we talk with tech leader Matthew Jones, Chief Technology and Communications Officer at Greenhouse Group, about moving past the hype to build AI systems that actually work. He breaks down the importance of solid data and a clear plan over the race to be first, and shares his checklist for evaluating new tech. Matthew also discusses why human connection is more valuable than ever in a world of automated responses and what true, measurable

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41:24

AI Is Not a Silver Bullet | The Human Side of Digital...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/08/22

Rupali Kumbani argues that true innovation is about aligning people with purpose, not just adopting the latest tech.On this episode of The Digital Impact, host Charles and guest Rupali Kumbani discuss why true transformation isn't about technology alone. They explore how aligning people, purpose, and priorities is crucial for success, whether you're implementing AI or other digital solutions.Where to find Rupali Kumbani:LinkedInChapters:The Human Reality of AI TransformationAligning People, Purpose,

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37:34

What is AI's Endgame? AI's Intelligence Explosion &...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/08/15

The AI intelligence explosion is months away. Cybersecurity is the first battleground. 🦊 Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmUUTxdM2XQ ---------- Where to find Parzival Moksha: 🔗 All Links: https://linktr.ee/leviturk CHAPTERS 01:00:00 - Introduction 01:01:37 - Moksha: The AI That Will Be Indistinguishable From God 01:02:35 - Why the Intelligence Explosion

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36:48

AI-Driven Development: Boosting Engineering ROI by...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/08/08

Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Daily standups and constant interruptions cost your engineering team time, drain your budget, and hinder innovation. Developer productivity is paramount, and the old management rules no longer apply. The key to unlocking efficiency isn't more meetings; it's smarter systems. In this episode of The Digital Impact, host Charles Verhey sits down with David Gutman, a 20-year software

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36:15

AI and the Future of Work: Are We Repeating the...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/08/01

Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast In this episode of The Digital Impact, we explore the parallels between the current AI boom and the Industrial Revolution. Will AI lead to mass job displacement, or will it create new opportunities we can't yet imagine? Join our host, Charles, as he sits down with Evan Rees, VP of Marketing at Foxit Software, and Jed Simonenko, an AI developer with a background in economics. Together,

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39:39

AI vs. Human Creativity: Can Generative Video Ever...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/07/25

Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast In this episode of The Digital Impact, we're joined by Rob Witlsey, CEO and founder of VideoFresh, a full-service video production and marketing strategy company. We explore one of the most pressing topics in the creative industry today: the rise of generative AI video. Is AI a revolutionary tool that will democratize content creation, or is it leading to a flood of "AI slop" that

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43:06

AI in Product Management: A CPO's Warning on Strategy...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/07/18

Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Fractional CPO and product strategist Brian Root (formerly of Amazon and Walmart Labs) offers a critical perspective on the real role of AI in product development. He argues that while AI is a powerful tool, it is not a substitute for human leadership and the deep, nuanced insight required for true innovation. Joined by hosts Charles and Emily, Brian breaks down the dangers of treating AI

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26:32

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: How Real AI Automation Starts...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/07/11

Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Who should drive AI automation in a company? Should it be a top-down mandate from the CIO, or a bottom-up movement from the knowledge workers who face the problems every day? In this episode of The Digital Impact, we sit down with business strategist and author Judson Voss to explore the two primary approaches to AI implementation. We discuss the unique strengths that both C-suite leaders

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20:43

Optimizing Your LinkedIn Impact with AI | AI Kushner

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/07/04

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Transform Your Executive Profile and Professional Influence Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast Is your LinkedIn profile working for you, or is it just taking up space? In this episode, Charles sits down with Al Kushner, an award-winning author and sought-after LinkedIn growth strategist, to discuss his groundbreaking book, "The AI LinkedIn Advantage". Discover how executives, CIOs, and

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33:06

AI as Your Coach: Empowering Human Potential in the...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/06/27

Why the future of work isn’t AI vs. people—it’s AI + people, done right. Learn more about Foxit: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast What if AI wasn’t your competitor, but your coach? In this episode of The Digital Impact, Deion Wells-Ross, Founder of Ento Dynamics, creator of The Inner Advantage, and human performance strategist, shares how businesses and individuals alike can treat AI as a developmental partner rather than a replacement. From

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50:02

When AI Breaks the System: Why Faster Isn’t Always...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/06/21

How AI is flooding job markets, stressing recruiters, and revealing the myth of digital efficiency. Everyone says AI will make business more efficient — but what if that’s the wrong metric? In this episode of The Digital Shift, HR strategist and former CEO Daniel Friker exposes how AI is quietly making some systems worse, not better, especially in hiring and workforce management. From broken job portals drowning in 250+ AI-assisted resumes per role to small businesses overwhelmed by tech they don’t

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34:35

AI Transformation: Augmentation Before Efficiency |...

The Digital Impact | Business Tech and AI ·

2025/06/20

Learn more about Foxit Software: https://www.foxit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast People Before Processes: Leading Human-Centered AI Transformation This episode challenges the common narrative that AI’s value lies in cutting costs or replacing jobs. Alejandro Mainetto, a technology executive and investor, argues that the real power of AI begins with augmentation: helping people do more, better and more efficiently. We’ll explore why prioritizing workforce

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