#shifthappens in the Digital Workplace Podcast
Accelerate your business transformation with the #shifthappens podcast. Hosts Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal explores real-life case studies, interviews industry leaders, and highlights the latest trends in the digital workplace. Whether you're a CEO, tech enthusiast, or just curious, tune in to unlock the full potential digital transformation offers. Get inspired to make the shift happen, adapt to shifts around you, and prepare for the future. Don't miss out - join us now!
Episodes
117 episodes
Ep. 117: AI Can Find Talent, Only You Can Build Leaders
In this #shifthappens episode, Travis Hann, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pender & Howe and Board Member at Kestria, shares how AI is transforming executive search — without replacing the human judgment that defines great leadership. F...
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Ep. 116: The Future of Work is Human
Work today feels busier than ever, and yet, we’re all expected to do more. That tension between what people can give and what organizations demand is what Shawn Villaron calls the “capacity chasm.” In this episode of #shifthappens, ...
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Ep. 115: Autonomous Transit That Builds Trust and Community
Autonomy in tech is already changing how we move. In this episode, Michael Kelly, Chief Strategy Officer of Mozee, shares how people-first technology is making urban transportation safer, more efficient, and more connected. Michael discusses th...
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Ep. 114: The Foundation of AI Adoption Success in Healthcare
In this #shifthappens episode, Ghazenfer Mansoor, CEO and founder of Technology Rivers, shares how real AI adoption in healthcare starts with trust, not tech. From HIPAA-first design to clinician-led workflows, Ghazenfer reveals why starting sm...
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Episode 114
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Ep. 113: From Single-Use to System Change
Plastic pollution is an environmental crisis and a leadership challenge. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with Nanette Medved Po, founder of HOPE and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), to talk about what it takes to move from pledges t...
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Ep. 112: Beyond the Pitch Deck: Turning Whiteboard Ideas to Market Wins
Virtual CMO for B2B Tech Companies Mark Donnigan shares his philosophy: Don’t compete – create. In this #shifthappens episode, Mark explains how it’s not the perfect plan that wins in the AI era but the team that can move fast and keep improvin...
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Episode 112
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Ep. 111: Tectonic Shifts, Agentic AI, and the Human Advantage in Ecosystem Strategy
Thriving in the partner ecosystem takes more than great tech. In this episode of #shifthappens, Vince Menzione, founder of Ultimate Partner and former Microsoft executive, shares what it takes to succeed in a hyperscaler-driven economy. From th...
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Ep. 110: From Novelty to Necessity: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Enterprise Value
Agentic AI is becoming a strategic layer in enterprise operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Shashank Kapadia, AI and Machine Learning Thought Leader, shares how AI is evolving from content generator to intelligent decision-maker. He break...
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Ep. 109: AI Trust Builds When Leaders Prompt First
AI adoption starts with small, visible habits, not just with strategy decks. In this #shifthappens episode, Matt Berg, Microsoft’s Director of AI Business Solutions Business Strategy, shares how leaders can quietly but powerfully shape AI cultu...
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Episode 109
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Ep. 108: Developing Leaders Who Drive Real Change
Leadership in complex times isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about knowing how to create the conditions for learning, trust, and growth. In this #shifthappens episode, Nate Allen, retired Army officer and co-author of Taking the Guidon,...
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Episode 108
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Ep. 107: Soft Skills: What AI Can’t Replace Still Matters Most
When AI reshapes the workplace, emotional intelligence becomes your edge. Vladimer Botsvadze, globally recognized marketing influencer by Thinkers360, AI advisor, and Techstars mentor, explains how businesses can stay ahead by combi...
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Episode 107
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Ep. 106: Next-Level Leadership to Thrive in the AI Era
AI is reshaping modern leadership — and Jeff Epstein is here to help us decode the shift. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we go beyond the balance sheet and into what makes great boards work, how to lead through uncertainty, and why AI agents...
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Episode 106
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Ep. 105: The CFO’s Blueprint from Finance Leader to Business Transformer
What separates a good CFO from a transformational one? Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former Oracle CFO, breaks it down. In this episode, he shares battle-tested strategies on balancing growth and profitability...
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Episode 105
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Ep. 104: Audits, Automation, and AI: The Future of Financial Governance
The finance world is shifting fast, and AI is leading this change. However, how can organizations use it responsibly to maintain trust and stay compliant? Ahikam Kaufman, CEO of Safebooks AI, breaks down how AI is helping CFOs and finance teams...
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Episode 104
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Ep. 103: It’s Not Just Code Anymore: AI That Thinks
AI is moving fast, and for Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of kungfu.ai, it’s about more than just new tools. It’s about how to work with them. In this #shifthappens episode, Ron shares his journey into the field, his thoughts on AGI, and why hum...
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Episode 103
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Ep. 102: AI Adoption: How to Make AI Work for Your Business
AI is here to stay, but are businesses using it effectively? In this episode, Kevin Dean, President and CEO of ManoByte, shares how companies can move beyond AI experimentation and integrate it into their core strategy. This episode dives into ...
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Episode 102
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Ep. 101: Scaling Smarter: How MSPs Can Leverage AI, Security, and Strategic Partnerships
The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is undergoing a major shift as AI, automation, and cybersecurity redefine business operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Jorn Wittendorp, Founder of Ydentic, and Mario Carvajal, Chief Strategy an...
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Episode 101
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Ep. 100: AI, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity: Why Protection Must Come First
#shifthappens 100th episode dives into one of the biggest challenges in tech: staying secure while pushing innovation forward. In this episode, Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland went from Intel intern to global tech leader and now helps organizatio...
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Episode 100
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Ep. 99: Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Navigating Threats with Confidence
Cybercrime is advancing fast, with AI playing a significant role in both attacks and defense. In this episode of #shifthappens, we sit down with cybersecurity expert and Have I Been Pwned Founder Troy Hunt to uncover the real threats of data br...
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Episode 99
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Ep. 98: From Insight to Impact: How Quality Data and AI Shape the Future
AI is transforming data security, but not by changing the rules; it’s amplifying both risks and rewards. In this episode of the #shifthappens podcast, Bob Buda, Founder of Buda Consulting, shares how organizations can harness AI without comprom...
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Episode 98
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Ep. 97: Building a More Inclusive Future: How AI is Transforming Accessibility
The future of accessible AI isn't just about creating new technologies – it's about ensuring technologies serve everyone regardless of ability. Ioana Tanase, AI and Accessibility Program Manager at Microsoft, shares 97% of the world's websites ...
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Episode 97
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Ep. 96: The Transformative Power of AI Agents: Democratizing Innovation and Opportunity
AI agents represent the next frontier in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional AI, which requires explicit instructions, AI agents can take actions on behalf of users and solve semi-complex tasks. This democratization of AI allows ...
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Episode 96
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Ep. 95: Leadership Principles That Drive Big Bet Transformation
Leadership plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation. A hands-on approach is exemplified by leaders like Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella, who are actively involved in solving problems and understanding their businesses from the ground...
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Episode 95
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Ep. 94: Technology Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
Join us as Javier Inclán, Assistant Inspector General for Management and CIO at the National Science Foundation - Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG), debunks the myth that government lags in technology. Discover how NSF OIG attracts top tale...
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Ep. 93: AI in Accounting: Addressing Resistance to Adoption and Change Management
Imagine a world where sorting through stacks of invoices and summarizing financial reports is no longer a tedious task, but one accomplished quickly and accurately by AI. This picture is becoming increasingly a reality driven by technological a...
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Episode 93
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