The Digital Executive

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas welcomes Paul Boynton, Co-founder and COO of Company Search Incorporated (CSI). Paul shares insights from his extensive career in business intelligence, risk management, and analytics, serving industry giants like Dell, Walmart, and McDonald’s.Paul discusses the inspiration behind CSI, a cutting-edge platform offering data-driven solutions for businesses to navigate global risks and uncover opportunities. Highlighting the importance of connecting the dots in the complex web of counterparty relationships, Paul explains how CSI's platform empowers companies with comprehensive insights into 500 million businesses worldwide.From mitigating emerging market risks to leveraging AI for smarter analytics, Paul sheds light on how CSI transforms raw data into actionable intelligence. He also delves into exciting trends such as ESG ratings and predictive modeling, emphasizing CSI's pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and informed decision-making.Tune in to explore how CSI is shaping the future of business intelligence and analytics in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast by Coruzant Technologies, host Brian Thomas interviews Matthew DeChant, CEO of Security Counsel, an Information Security Management Consultancy. With over 25 years of experience as an in-house CISO and consultant, DeChant shares his expertise on crafting robust cybersecurity programs for organizations and individuals.The conversation explores the importance of adopting a human-centered approach to cybersecurity in the era of AI, emphasizing the need to balance technological advancements with user-centric practices. Matthew DeChant discusses strategies for integrating secure-first principles into software development cycles without compromising innovation, addressing the challenges of maintaining competitive agility. He also highlights the global cybersecurity talent gap, advocating for mentorship, training, and reskilling programs to bridge the divide. Additionally, DeChant underscores the critical role of cybersecurity in enhancing operational resilience and building investor confidence, particularly for tech startups navigating growth and acquisition phases. DeChant emphasizes that effective cybersecurity begins with proactive planning, education, and collaboration across all organizational levels. Tune in to gain actionable insights on safeguarding your business in an evolving digital landscape. 

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Cole Snell, a serial entrepreneur and author who has successfully bridged diverse industries from food to fintech. Cole shares his journey from transforming the food industry with blockchain technology to founding Infineo, a company digitizing whole life insurance through blockchain and AI. His story reveals how financial accessibility became his driving force, inspiring his shift to creating solutions that empower individuals and families to build generational wealth.Cole delves into the innovative concepts behind his book, Child Millionaire, which highlights how well-structured whole life insurance policies can secure financial futures for children and families. He explains the parallels between life insurance and digital assets, emphasizing how blockchain technology enables transparency, democratization, and accessibility in this misunderstood asset class.Cole also provides insights into the challenges of disrupting the traditional life insurance industry, the potential of blockchain to eliminate friction and corruption, and the transformative power of peer-to-peer governance models. With a vision for making life insurance accessible to all, Cole outlines how Infineo is paving the way for a new era in financial freedom, ensuring people can secure their futures while nourishing their families.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about financial innovation, ethical disruption, and leveraging technology to create a fairer, more transparent future.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas engages with Eric Burgess, founder of Credtent.org, a groundbreaking platform that champions ethical AI development while empowering creators. Eric shares his journey from a seasoned tech innovator at companies like Disney and Microsoft to creating Credtent, a public benefit corporation that ensures artists and content creators retain control and receive fair compensation when their works are used to train AI systems.Eric discusses how Credtent’s licensing model provides creators with agency, allowing them to monetize their work or opt out of AI training. He highlights Credtent’s role as an “orchestration layer,” much like Apple’s disruption of MP3 theft, creating a fair marketplace for AI training data. Eric also explores the intersection of his passions for writing, gamification design, and tech marketing in shaping tools that engage creators while protecting their rights.Looking ahead, Eric envisions a future where human creativity and AI form a symbiotic relationship, enhancing artistic endeavors without compromising ethical standards. Through Credtent, he aims to foster a world where creators thrive alongside AI, maintaining the emotional depth and iterative joy that define the human creative process. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on building a more equitable and ethical AI-driven future.