The Digital Executive
Best 10-minute, daily tech podcast on emerging technologies, hundreds of Silicon Valley CEOs, Influencers and Celebrities. Hosted by technology executive and creator of Coruzant Technologies.
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Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Send us a textPLACE's Head of People, Holly Priestner, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Holly Priestner, a seasoned professional in team building and talent development, shares her journey across various industries. Starting in legal marketing and communications, Holly emphasizes the importance of adaptability, open-mindedness, and seizing opportunities. She credits her success to embracing flexibility and being receptive to different conversations and ideas. Holly's path led her to real estate, where she now heads People for Place, a platform that aids top real estate agents and teams in enhancing their profitability and brand.Holly discusses her approach to managing a dynamic schedule and maintaining balance. She practices a "perfect week" method, allocating specific days for meetings, individual contributions, leadership huddles, and collaboration. She highlights the significance of knowing what to say "no" to, ensuring focus on impactful activities.Holly also talks about RealPut, a talent marketplace leveraging AI to connect individuals with real estate career opportunities, born from her passion for connecting people with careers they love. Finally, she discusses Brivity, a comprehensive SaaS product she uses daily for managing real estate business operations, from lead generation to financial management, emphasizing its role in data-driven decision-making and organizational development.
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Send us a textSigma Promotions' Founder, Nikki Pett, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Nikki Pett, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and high-performance coach, shares her journey and insights into personal and professional development. Leading Sigma Promotions for over 23 years, Nikki's initial drive for success shifted from achieving top sales and industry awards to fostering a transformative environment for her team. Her company, initially a promotional products and marketing firm, evolved into a platform for personal development, significantly impacting her team's confidence and capabilities.Nikki's approach to relationship marketing, detailed in her book "Relationship ROI," focuses on creating deep connections in a digitally distracted world. This principle, based on engaging, valuing, and appreciating every individual, extends to her leadership style, emphasizing strong connections with team members.Her passion for personal development led her to embrace high-performance habits, a concept she learned from Brendan Burchard. These habits, practiced consistently, enable high achievers to operate effectively without burnout. Nikki's experience as a certified high-performance coach further fuels her dedication to this approach.Technologically, Nikki utilizes applications that offer quick, customized solutions, like creating personalized catalogs for clients, enhancing efficiency in her business. This integration of technology and personal development underscores her commitment to continual growth and excellence in her professional journey.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Send us a textMedical Intelligence Ops' CEO, Dr. Harvey Castro, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Dr. Harvey Castro, an accomplished physician, entrepreneur, and author, shares his journey and insights. Raised by a teenage mother, Dr. Castro's determination led him to pursue a diverse education in medicine and political science. His medical career began in the U.S. Army, followed by various roles, including emergency room physician and medical director. He founded Deep Pocket Series, creating medical apps, and later established Trusted Medical and Prime Medical Staffing.Dr. Castro's approach to career growth centers on acting on his passions, particularly when addressing pain points in his field. He shared two instances: developing the IV Meds app to expedite emergency room treatments and writing a book on ChatGPT in healthcare. Both projects stemmed from his desire to improve patient care and use technology innovatively.Currently working on a handbook on AI in healthcare and developing AI solutions for hospitals through his company Medical Intelligence Ops, Dr. Castro emphasizes patient care as the most rewarding aspect of his career. His upcoming projects include leveraging AI for better healthcare delivery, highlighting his commitment to integrating emerging technologies in medicine.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Send us a textVesta Equity's Co-founder and CEO, Michael Carpentier, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Michael shares his journey as an entrepreneurial business leader. With a background in building innovative, digitally focused companies, Carpentier's expertise spans across product development, digital marketing, and blockchain technology. He emphasizes persistence and learning from mistakes as key to career growth and success.Vesta Equity, under Carpentier's leadership, is creating a novel home equity ecosystem for the Web 3.0 economy. The platform connects homeowners seeking to access their home equity with investors looking to add residential property to their portfolios without the hassles of full property ownership. By tokenizing home equity, Vesta Equity allows homeowners to sell a portion of their home's equity to investors, who in turn, gain a share in the property's value appreciation.Carpentier also discusses the future expansion of Vesta Equity into income properties, focusing on vacation properties that offer both asset appreciation and income streams to investors. This model seeks to democratize wealth generation by offering transparent and accessible investment opportunities in real estate, leveraging blockchain technology for security and transparency.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Send us a textDataTrails Co-founder, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Jon Geater, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Jon is a seasoned expert in cryptography, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology. Geater brings his extensive experience from senior technical roles at prominent companies like Thales eSecurity, Trustonic, Arm, and Encipher, and his leadership in various Open Standards organizations. Currently, he co-chairs the IETF Supply Chain Integrity, Transparency, and Trust Working Group.Geater, now the Chief Product and Technology Officer at DataTrails, shares insights into his career growth, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and adding value to exciting ventures. His journey through diverse industries, including online payments, smart cities, and digital transformation projects, highlights his commitment to advancing cybersecurity in novel areas.DataTrails, Geater's current venture, focuses on digital trust, transparency, and provenance, creating immutable audit trails for data. This approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional cybersecurity methods and the needs of a digitally connected world. Geater discusses the technical aspects of DataTrails, revealing their use of Quorum blockchain technology and a user-friendly SaaS interface that evolves with market changes. The platform aims to make futuristic technology accessible and practical for today's users, contributing to a more secure and transparent digital environment.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Send us a textFounder and CEO of Sterling Media Law, and Partner and Head of Talent Management at BigSpeak , Ken Sterling, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Ken shares his career background as a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in law, technology, education, and talent management. Host Brian Thomas delves into Sterling's career, exploring his numerous achievements and the driving forces behind his success. Ken discussed the rapid advancements in technology and its impact on various industries. Sterling's journey from adversity to a prominent position in the tech and legal sectors serves as an inspiration, showcasing the power of education, perseverance, and a commitment to innovation.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Send us a textMD Solve Systems' Owner and CEO, Sara Avalos, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Sara is a master's prepared nursing professional with a remarkable journey in healthcare, and her multifaceted career includes roles as a combat medic during 9-11, infection preventionist, nurse educator, and consultant. Now, she's the CEO of MD Solve Systems, showcasing her transition from frontline healthcare to a tech-savvy entrepreneur.Sarah's story is one of overcoming adversity and self-doubt. Coming from poverty, she faced challenges that pushed her into uncomfortable situations, proving to herself her own capabilities. Her experience living in various countries and states, each with its own healthcare culture, further honed her adaptability and skills. Sarah's philosophy revolves around embracing discomfort, learning new skills, and preparing successors, which has been a cornerstone of her career development.Sarah's work now focuses on aiding healthcare and nurse entrepreneurs, providing solutions in compliance consultancy, communication platforms, and front desk management. Moreover, she leverages emerging technologies like OpenAI's API and Eureka.io to enhance her services, offering innovative solutions in healthcare technology and consultancy.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Send us a textThe Lapré Group's Founder and Principal, Stephanie Lapré, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Stephanie shares her heartfelt story of following in her mother's footsteps as a bedside nurse. Stephanie has since worked in many other facets of healthcare, and now runs her own healthcare company. She provides her clients with the help they need to improve their businesses and the healthcare continuum.
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Send us a textBright Data's Director of Public Relations and Communications, Jennifer Burns, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Jennifer shares her early career and her growth by setting goals and being able to pivot to her next career role. With a bit if ingenuity and hard work, Jennifer was able to grow her career into an executive role and doing the work she loves. Today, she helps tell her company's story - sharing the cutting edge technology that they leverage to help their customers be better at what they do.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Send us a textInput 1's President and CEO, Todd Greenbaum, joins Coruzant Technologies for the Digital Executive podcast. Todd shares some of his early successes in his career at Input 1, with some transformational projects and processes. His success came through a genuine interest in the business and a lot of hard work. With this success, Todd rose through the ranks and is now at the helm of the company. Today, Todd is bringing ease of use and clarity with his products, which has created a long-lasting and loyal customer base.