The Digital Executive

• From Backpack to Boardroom: Peter Murphy Lewis on Marketing Clarity and Building A-Players | Ep 1071

  In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Peter Murphy Lewis, founder of Strategicpete.com and a fractional Chief Marketing Officer, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey. Lewis recounts how he built and successfully sold a nationally recognized tourism company, gaining invaluable lessons in leadership, brand building, and growth hacking along the way. Now, through Strategicpete.com, he helps CEOs untangle overwhelming marketing data and transform it into clear, actionable growth strategies, emphasizing the crucial need for a "map" and alignment on success metrics before launching campaigns.Lewis also discusses a key insight from his upcoming book, "Interns To A-Players," highlighting the mind shift companies need to make: stop hiring for experience and start hiring for trajectory. He advocates for building talent within robust systems and culture rather than constantly chasing "unicorns." Reflecting on his diverse career, from leading tourism shows in Latin America to advising US banks, Lewis offers aspiring entrepreneurs advice centered on solving problems worth solving, finding purpose in the mission, and collaborating with like-minded, creative individuals. Tune in to hear Peter Murphy Lewis's practical wisdom on marketing, team building, and carving a meaningful career.Like to be a future guest on the show? Apply Here 

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• Beyond the Code: Michel Langlois on Human-Centric Leadership and the Future of Tech | Ep 1070

  In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Michel Langlois, former CTO and Senior Vice President at Calix Networks, shares insights from his 30-plus year career in the networking and software industry. Langlois discusses how his leadership style evolved across significant transformations at companies like Cisco, Juniper Networks, and Calix Networks, emphasizing the importance of building trust and fostering collaboration in diverse corporate cultures.Langlois also delves into his new book, "Beyond the Code: Unveiling the Human Factor in Technology Leadership Innovation," explaining his motivation for writing it and the key message he hopes readers take away about human-centric leadership in a technology-driven world. He highlights how innovations like the Software Defined Access (SDA) architecture and cloud-based analytics at Calix Networks enabled them to compete effectively with larger industry players. Tune in to hear Michel Langlois's vision for the future of the networking and software industry and how leaders should prepare for emerging technologies and trends.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review. Apple or Spotify.

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• Revolutionizing Retail: Dallas Counts on Supplier Compliance and AI in Operations | Ep 1069

  In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Dallas Counts, Chief Operations Officer at Vendormint, discusses his extensive background in retail operations, merchandising, and supply chain management. With nearly a decade at Walmart and Sam's Club, Counts shares how his experiences prepared him to champion Vendormint's mission to revolutionize supplier compliance, operations, and deductions management. He highlights the invaluable lessons learned about understanding retail culture, data-driven decisions, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence, all stemming from the foundational principles of Sam Walton.Counts also delves into the significant inefficiencies within current supplier compliance and deduction management processes, which Vendormint is actively addressing through its centralized intelligence hub and automated document collection. He explains how Vendormint leverages data and automation to help suppliers recover lost revenue and optimize their operations, emphasizing the importance of proactively identifying and fixing upstream challenges. Finally, Counts discusses key emerging retail trends, including omnichannel retailing, evolving economic pressures, and the transformative power of AI and automation, outlining how Vendormint is strategically positioning itself for the future. Tune in to learn how Dallas Counts and Vendormint are shaping the future of supplier-retailer relationships.Join thousands of curious minds and never miss a beat – Subscribe to our Newsletter for exclusive insights, episode highlights, and expert takeaways delivered straight to your inbox.

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• Neil Batlivala on Using AI to Transform Healthcare for Underserved Communities | Ep 1068

  In this episode of The Digital Executive podcast, Brian Thomas interviews Neil Batlivala, co-founder and CEO of Pair Team, an AI-enabled medical group dedicated to improving healthcare access for underserved and Medicaid populations. Neil shares how his early experiences in India and Singapore shaped his passion for equitable healthcare, leading him to combine medical technology, machine learning, and a mission-driven mindset to tackle systemic disparities.Throughout the conversation, Neil discusses how Pair Team is deploying AI to expand access, support care delivery, and create scalable solutions for the country’s safety net. With a focus on operational excellence and technological innovation, Neil outlines his vision for open-sourcing Pair Team’s playbook to empower nonprofits and state systems alike.

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• Ashanti Abdullah on Empowering Artists Through Smarter Touring | Ep 1067

  In this episode of The Digital Executive Podcast, Brian Thomas sits down with Ashanti Abdullah, founder and CEO of Ternwheel, a platform built to solve two of the most pressing challenges in the music industry: financial sustainability and tour management. Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience managing artists, Ashanti shares how Ternwheel empowers musicians to plan, budget, and streamline every aspect of their tours.Ternwheel gives artists and their teams a single source of truth—allowing for real-time adjustments, better communication, and ultimately, higher earnings. One artist saw a 21% increase in tour income using the app. Tune in to learn how Ashanti is helping artists shift from surviving to thriving.

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