Thinkers360 https://www.thinkers360.com World’s First Open Platform For Thought Leaders Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:10:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G 2026 https://www.thinkers360.com/top-50-global-thought-leaders-and-influencers-on-5g-2026/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:10:31 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11597 Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on 5G. Congratulations to all our influencers on 5G who participated!   Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G 2026 2026 Annual Ranking   Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers &…

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Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on 5G. Congratulations to all our influencers on 5G who participated!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G 2026

2026 Annual Ranking

 

Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these influencers on 5G.

Want to be on this list or know others who should be on this live and annual leaderboard? Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by participating and sharing your own content and experience today! 

Brands, Organizations & StartupsSign up to find and work with advisors, analysts, authors, influencers and speakers in your niche and to amplify your own executives, thought leaders, and content among our opt-in B2B decision maker, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined! We specialize in B2B thought leadership marketing, B2B influencer marketing, B2B strategic marketing, and B2B analyst and influencer relations putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification! – Explore membership today!

Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers: To join the world’s largest opt-in B2B thought leader community and influencer marketplace, participate in our thought leadership leaderboards, earn our world-renowned digital award badges and credentials, blog on the #1 thought leadership blog on the Web, and build, amplify and monetize your professional brand – Sign-up today!

Readers & Writers: To contribute your own content and to browse amazing content – including articles/blogs, books, interviews, podcasts and videos, from our opt-in B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community – Join Thinkers360 today!

More than just a list, Thinkers360TM live and annual leaderboards are differentiated by our unique patented algorithm that takes a holistic measure of thought leadership and authentic influence looking far beyond social media so brands can find exactly the right experts for their niche. Join us todayTo find out more about how we calculate the rankings, please visit our article: Understanding the Thinkers360 Leaderboards.

Thinkers360 Award Badges & Credentials

 

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get the Leaderboards and all the Latest News and Insights on Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Business from the World’s Leading Analysts and Influencers (100M+ Followers)

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G 2026

Our listing includes members of Thinkers360 and who have curated and shared their thought leadership content from around the web – including articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars and whitepapers – via our platform to build their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio and media kit.

Our differentiation from the various influencer leaderboards on social media, is that we take a holistic view of thought leaders, analysts and influencers, beyond their social media activity, and look across all the hats they may wear – such as academic, analyst, author, consultant, entrepreneur, influencer and speaker – and all the types of thought leadership content they produce.*

To see the full list (including industry-leading in-depth profiles, portfolios and media kits) or to participate in any of our leaderboards (by sharing your own thought leadership content), SIGN-UP for Thinkers360 today!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on 5G 2026

To work with any of these thought leaders, analysts and influencers or to amplify your own company, executives, content, news and events, simply join any of our enterprise plans. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification

Rank Picture Thought Leader Info Thought Leader Score (Normalized)
1
Evan Kirstel
eViRa Health
Contact Evan Kirstel
Score: 100
2
Michael O’Farrell
The Mobile Institute
Contact Michael O’Farrell
Score: 36.72
3
Nicolas Babin
Babin Business Consulting
Contact Nicolas Babin
Score: 33.37
4
Marsha Collier
The Collier Company, Inc
Contact Marsha Collier
Score: 32.22
5
Maribel Lopez
Lopez Research LLC
Contact Maribel Lopez
Score: 31.80
6
Helen Yu
Tigon Advisory Corp.
Contact Helen Yu
Score: 31.22
7
Ronald van Loon
Intelligent World
Contact Ronald van Loon
Score: 31.20
8
Prayukth K V
Shieldworkz
Contact Prayukth K V
Score: 31.04
9
Ahmad Malkawi
Global Telecom
Contact Ahmad Malkawi
Score: 31.02
10
Luis Bravo Martins
KIT-AR
Contact Luis Bravo Martins
Score: 31.01
11
Mohamed Moussaoui
Contact Mohamed Moussaoui
Score: 30.95
12
Elmustafa Sayed Ali
MASAD
Contact Elmustafa Sayed Ali
Score: 30.94
13
Rajashree Rao
Techutzpah
Contact Rajashree Rao
Score: 30.81
14
Mike Courtney
Contact Mike Courtney
Score: 30.75
15
Jeff KAGAN
Jeff Kagan
Contact Jeff KAGAN
Score: 30.72
16
Junaid Ahmed
stc Bahrain
Contact Junaid Ahmed
Score: 30.70
17
Wassim Jarkas
Contact Wassim Jarkas
Score: 30.62
18
Paul Miller
Wind River
Contact Paul Miller
Score: 30.56
19
Mark Cameron
W3.Digital
Score: 30.54
20
Debmalya Biswas
UBS
Contact Debmalya Biswas
Score: 30.50
21
Stephanie Atkinson
Compass Intelligence, LLC
Contact Stephanie Atkinson
Score: 30.50
22
Sally Eaves
Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Contact Sally Eaves
Score: 30.35
23
Dinis GUARDA
ztudium
Contact Dinis GUARDA
Score: 30.31
24
Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Contact Sarah-Jayne Gratton
Score: 30.31
25
William Genovese
Cyber Eagle
Contact William Genovese
Score: 30.29
26
Muhammad Khurram Khan
Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research
Contact Muhammad Khurram Khan
Score: 30.29
27
Adnyesh Dalpati
Boson Technologies
Contact Adnyesh Dalpati
Score: 30.29
28
Michael Gale
EDB
Contact Michael Gale
Score: 30.26
29
Mrinal Agrawal
Contact Mrinal Agrawal
Score: 30.24
30
Scott Luton
Supply Chain Now
Contact Scott Luton
Score: 30.22
31
Vladimer Botsvadze
VladimerBotsvadze.com
Contact Vladimer Botsvadze
Score: 30.22
32
Daniel Newman
Futurum Research
Contact Daniel Newman
Score: 30.20
33
Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Aurigo Software Technologies
Contact Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Score: 30.20
34
Chintan Oza
Contact Chintan Oza
Score: 30.19
35
Elitsa Krumova
elitsakrumova.com
Contact Elitsa Krumova
Score: 30.19
36
Ralf Ladner
Netzpalaver
Contact Ralf Ladner
Score: 30.19
37
Brian Solis
BrianSolis.com
Contact Brian Solis
Score: 30.19
38
Scott Steinberg
FutureProof Strategies – The Futurist Trends Consulting Firm
Contact Scott Steinberg
Score: 30.17
39
Gerry Christensen
Mind Commerce
Contact Gerry Christensen
Score: 30.17
40
Chelsea Larson-Andrews
TechMode
Contact Chelsea Larson-Andrews
Score: 30.16
41
Kevin Delaney
Cisco
Contact Kevin Delaney
Score: 30.14
42
Kevin L. Jackson
GC GlobalNet
Contact Kevin L. Jackson
Score: 30.14
43
Kayne McGladrey
Independent Consultant
Contact Kayne McGladrey
Score: 30.12
44
Michael Krigsman
CXOTalk
Contact Michael Krigsman
Score: 30.12
45
Lina Al Atabani Score: 30.12
46
Abhay Reddy
Wind River Software Systems
Score: 30.12
47
Nouamane Cherkaoui
BPCE Solutions informatiques
Contact Nouamane Cherkaoui
Score: 30.12
48
Harjeet Khanduja
Reliance Jio@HKhanduja
Contact Harjeet Khanduja
Score: 30.12
49
Rajesh Dhuddu
PwC
Contact Rajesh Dhuddu
Score: 30.12
50
Antonio Santos
Atos
Contact Antonio Santos
Score: 30.11

 

We focus on cutting edge business, technology and sustainability topics including 5G, Agentic AI, AGI, Agile, AI, AI Ethics, AI Governance, AI Infrastructure, AI Orchestration, Analytics, AR/VR, Architecture, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Behavioral Science, Big Data, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Careers, Change Management, Climate Change, Cloud, Coaching, Construction, COVID-19, Creativity, CRM, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cryptocurrency, Culture, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Cybersecurity, Data Center, Design, Design Thinking, DevOps, Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Digital Twins, Diversity & Inclusion, Drones, Ecosystems, EdTech, Education, Emerging Technology, Energy, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, ERP, Finance, FinTech, Generative AI, GovTech, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, HealthTech, HR, Innovation, InsurTech, International Relations, IoT, IT Leadership, IT Operations, IT Strategy, Leadership, Lean Startup, Legal & IP, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mental Health, Mergers & Acquisitions, Metaverse, Mobility, National Security, NFT, Open Innovation, Open Source, Payroll, Personal Branding, Predictive Analytics, Privacy, Procurement, Product Management, Project Management, PropTech, Public Relations, Quantum AI, Quantum Computing, Recruiting, Renewable Energy, Retail, Risk Management, Robotics, RPA, Sales, Security, Smart Cities, Social, SportsTech, Startups, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Telecom, Transformation, Transportation and Venture Capital.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What specific criteria were used to select the top 50 thought leaders and influencers? 

The Thinkers360 thought leadership leaderboards are by participation and everyone is invited to join by signing up at Thinkers360.com. There is no difference in how we calculate the rankings between free and paid members.

The Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s personally authored content and experience curated from around the web and added to their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio, and media kit.

Unlike social media leaderboards which can be gamed via the purchase of fake followers, spamming of hashtags, and sharing of third-party content, the Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s real content and accomplishments. Something that’s a true measure of expertise and hard to fake.

For more information, please see our article “Understanding the Thinkers360 Leaderboards”.

 

How can I get on the Thinkers360 list in the future? 

Simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and start building your profile, portfolio, and media kit. You can add personally authored content, awards and recognition and tag each content item with up to 3 relevant keywords that count towards the leaderboards.

 

How can I recommend others who should be on the list?

Know others who should be on our leaderboards? Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by inviting them to participate by sharing their own content today! We amplify your content for free!

 

What are some other resources available to learn more about 5G? 

Thinkers360 is an opt-in network of the world’s foremost B2B thought leaders — including academics, advisors, analysts, authors, consultants, executives, influencers, and speakers — with over 100M followers on social media combined.

To access resources on 5G from our members, simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and visit our Content menu. There you can filter by any topic of interest from over 100 cutting-edge business, technology, and sustainability topics. You can also filter content by over 90 content types such as articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars, whitepapers, as well as awards, certifications, and many other professional positions, credentials, and achievements.

You can also view each thought leader’s content by going to their profile on Thinkers360, scrolling down to the “Publication” section, and then expanding to see all their content, awards, and recognition. This includes direct links to their content published around the web such as articles, blogs, books, podcasts and speaking.

To work with any of these thought leaders, analysts and influencers or to amplify your own company, executives, content, news and events, simply join any of our enterprise plans. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification.

 

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Join us on Thinkers360 Connecting Global Brands with the World’s Foremost Thought Leaders, Analysts and Influencers for Game-Changing Results!

Thinkers360 is the world’s first, largest and premier B2B thought leader and influencer marketplace — including academics, advisors, analysts, authors, consultants, executives, influencers and speakers — with over 100M followers on social media combined. We are differentiated by our unique patented algorithms that measure thought leadership and authentic influence looking far beyond social media alone.

Brands, Organizations & StartupsSign up to find and work with advisors, analysts, authors, influencers and speakers in your niche and to amplify your own executives, thought leaders, and content among our opt-in B2B decision maker, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined! We specialize in B2B thought leadership marketing, B2B influencer marketing, B2B strategic marketing, and B2B analyst and influencer relations putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification! – Explore membership today!

Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers: To join the world’s largest opt-in B2B thought leader community and influencer marketplace, participate in our thought leadership leaderboards, earn our world-renowned digital award badges and credentials, blog on the #1 thought leadership blog on the Web, and build, amplify and monetize your professional brand – Sign-up today!

Readers & Writers: To contribute your own content and to browse amazing content – including articles/blogs, books, interviews, podcasts and videos, from our opt-in B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community – Join Thinkers360 today!

Want to find and work with the world’s premier B2B advisors, analysts, authors, consultants, influencers and speakers (including access to our unique thought leader profiles and portfolios, in-depth reports and analytics, warm personal introductions, and our zero-transaction fee speaker bureau)?

Contact us to discuss any of your project needs at info@thinkers360.com

For advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@thinkers360.com.

Our Methodology

* The Thinkers360 patented algorithm helps to produce leaderboards that look across all thought leader roles and across the quantity and quality of their thought leadership content. It provides a valuable measure of thought leadership content, encourages genuine content creation, incorporates social media influence as one of the measures, and encourages richer profiles and portfolios through gamification.

Of course, no measurement system related to influence or thought leadership is perfect, but the thought leadership scoring system within Thinkers360 is a highly-differentiated approach to help you identify authentic thought leaders – looking far beyond social media – serving as the tip of the spear for your strategic marketing, thought leadership marketing, PR & corporate communications, and analyst and influencer relations objectives.

For more information, contact us today at info@thinkers360.com

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Analytics 2025 https://www.thinkers360.com/top-50-global-thought-leaders-and-influencers-on-analytics-2025/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:41:36 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11583 Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on Analytics. Congratulations to all our influencers on Analytics who participated!   Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Analytics 2025 2025 Annual Ranking   Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers &…

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Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on Analytics. Congratulations to all our influencers on Analytics who participated!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Analytics 2025

2025 Annual Ranking

 

Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these influencers on Analytics.

Want to be on this list or know others who should be on this live and annual leaderboard? Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by participating and sharing your own content and experience today! 

Brands, Organizations & StartupsSign up to find and work with advisors, analysts, authors, influencers and speakers in your niche and to amplify your own executives, thought leaders, and content among our opt-in B2B decision maker, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined! We specialize in B2B thought leadership marketing, B2B influencer marketing, B2B strategic marketing, and B2B analyst and influencer relations putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification! – Explore membership today!

Thought Leaders, Analysts & Influencers: To join the world’s largest opt-in B2B thought leader community and influencer marketplace, participate in our thought leadership leaderboards, earn our world-renowned digital award badges and credentials, blog on the #1 thought leadership blog on the Web, and build, amplify and monetize your professional brand – Sign-up today!

Readers & Writers: To contribute your own content and to browse amazing content – including articles/blogs, books, interviews, podcasts and videos, from our opt-in B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community – Join Thinkers360 today!

More than just a list, Thinkers360TM live and annual leaderboards are differentiated by our unique patented algorithm that takes a holistic measure of thought leadership and authentic influence looking far beyond social media so brands can find exactly the right experts for their niche. Join us todayTo find out more about how we calculate the rankings, please visit our article: Understanding the Thinkers360 Leaderboards.

Thinkers360 Award Badges & Credentials

 

SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get the Leaderboards and all the Latest News and Insights on Artificial Intelligence, Technology & Business from the World’s Leading Analysts and Influencers (100M+ Followers)

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Analytics 2025

Our listing includes members of Thinkers360 and who have curated and shared their thought leadership content from around the web – including articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars and whitepapers – via our platform to build their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio and media kit.

Our differentiation from the various influencer leaderboards on social media, is that we take a holistic view of thought leaders, analysts and influencers, beyond their social media activity, and look across all the hats they may wear – such as academic, analyst, author, consultant, entrepreneur, influencer and speaker – and all the types of thought leadership content they produce.*

To see the full list (including industry-leading in-depth profiles, portfolios and media kits) or to participate in any of our leaderboards (by sharing your own thought leadership content), SIGN-UP for Thinkers360 today!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Analytics 2025

To work with any of these thought leaders, analysts and influencers or to amplify your own company, executives, content, news and events, simply join any of our enterprise plans. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification

Rank Picture Thought Leader Info Thought Leader Score (Normalized)
1
Bill Wong, MBA
Info-Tech Research Group
Contact Bill Wong, MBA
Score: 100
2
Tom Davenport
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Contact Tom Davenport
Score: 77.15
3
Dr. Joe Perez
CogniMind / SolonTek Services
Contact Dr. Joe Perez
Score: 74.54
4
Ganes Kesari
Tensor Planet
Contact Ganes Kesari
Score: 73.97
5
David Sweenor
TinyTechGuides
Contact David Sweenor
Score: 60.73
6
William McKnight
McKnight Consulting Group@williammcknight
Contact William McKnight
Score: 56.65
7
Ravit Jain
The Ravit Show
Contact Ravit Jain
Score: 52.62
8
George Firican
LightsOnData Consulting & Training
Contact George Firican
Score: 51.78
9
Susan Walsh
The Classification Guru Ltd
Contact Susan Walsh
Score: 50.90
10
Ingo Hilgefort
SimpleFi Solutions
Contact Ingo Hilgefort
Score: 47.58
11
Seth Earley
Earley Information Science
Contact Seth Earley
Score: 46.96
12
Dan Banas
SEI Consulting
Contact Dan Banas
Score: 45.81
13
Pradeepta Mishra
Beghou Consulting
Contact Pradeepta Mishra
Score: 45.28
14
Paige Roberts
Strigid Insight
Contact Paige Roberts
Score: 44.35
15
John Thompson
The World of Analytics
Contact John Thompson
Score: 43.95
16
Rutger van Faassen
Informationbanker
Contact Rutger van Faassen
Score: 43.33
17
John Santaferraro
Ferraro Consulting LLC
Contact John Santaferraro
Score: 42.53
18
Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)
Brane Enterprises Ltd
Contact Y Lakshmi Prasad (AI, ML, GenAI, LLM)
Score: 40.63
19
David Green
Insight222
Contact David Green
Score: 40.54
20
Heverton Anunciacao, CSM
University of Consumer
Contact Heverton Anunciacao, CSM
Score: 40.18
21
ChandraKumar R Pillai
Contact ChandraKumar R Pillai
Score: 40.09
22
Neil Raden (In Memoriam)
Hired Brains Research LLC
Score: 39.96
23
Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Aurigo Software Technologies
Contact Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala
Score: 39.12
24
Maribel Lopez
Lopez Research LLC
Contact Maribel Lopez
Score: 39.08
25
Atul Vashistha
Neo Group
Contact Atul Vashistha
Score: 38.81
26
Shamshad Ansari
Accure, Inc.
Contact Shamshad Ansari
Score: 37.97
27
Shawn Rogers
BARC
Contact Shawn Rogers
Score: 37.57
28
Isaac Sacolick
StarCIO
Contact Isaac Sacolick
Score: 36.86
29
Douglas Laney
BARC
Contact Douglas Laney
Score: 36.77
30
Martin Treder
ReturnOnData
Contact Martin Treder
Score: 36.42
31
Eric Wilson
Institute of Business Forecasting and Planning
Contact Eric Wilson
Score: 36.38
32
Greg Kihlstrom
The Agile Brand
Contact Greg Kihlstrom
Score: 36.20
33
Gokul Alex
Vision Chain
Contact Gokul Alex
Score: 36.11
34
Kalilur Rahman
Contact Kalilur Rahman
Score: 36.02
35
Arockia Liborious
Anonymous
Contact Arockia Liborious
Score: 35.76
36
Steven Sarsfield
Win-Over
Contact Steven Sarsfield
Score: 35.62
37
Ralf Ladner
Netzpalaver
Contact Ralf Ladner
Score: 35.31
38
Akin Arikan
Contact Akin Arikan
Score: 35.31
39
Sameer Dhanrajani
AIQRATE advisory & cosulting@DhanrajaniS
Contact Sameer Dhanrajani
Score: 35.31
40
Norman Katz
Katzscan Inc.
Contact Norman Katz
Score: 35.31
41
John Petrie
NTT
Contact John Petrie
Score: 35.31
42
Ronald van Loon
Intelligent World
Contact Ronald van Loon
Score: 35.22
43
Sandeep Raut
Going Digital
Contact Sandeep Raut
Score: 35.14
44
Christian Buckley
CollabTalk
Contact Christian Buckley
Score: 35.05
45
Arun Kumar Agunuru
Contact Arun Kumar Agunuru
Score: 34.87
46
Debmalya Biswas
UBS
Contact Debmalya Biswas
Score: 34.78
47
Donna Peeples
Motivated, Inc.
Contact Donna Peeples
Score: 34.78
48
Shaharyar Sorooshian
University of Gothenburg
Score: 34.65
49
Balaji Dhamodharan
Contact Balaji Dhamodharan
Score: 34.38
50
David Pidsley
Gartner
Contact David Pidsley
Score: 33.76

 

We focus on cutting edge business, technology and sustainability topics including 5G, Agentic AI, AGI, Agile, AI, AI Ethics, AI Governance, AI Infrastructure, AI Orchestration, Analytics, AR/VR, Architecture, Automotive, Autonomous Vehicles, Behavioral Science, Big Data, Blockchain, Business Continuity, Business Strategy, Careers, Change Management, Climate Change, Cloud, Coaching, Construction, COVID-19, Creativity, CRM, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cryptocurrency, Culture, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Cybersecurity, Data Center, Design, Design Thinking, DevOps, Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Digital Twins, Diversity & Inclusion, Drones, Ecosystems, EdTech, Education, Emerging Technology, Energy, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, ERP, Finance, FinTech, Generative AI, GovTech, Health & Safety, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, HealthTech, HR, Innovation, InsurTech, International Relations, IoT, IT Leadership, IT Operations, IT Strategy, Leadership, Lean Startup, Legal & IP, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mental Health, Mergers & Acquisitions, Metaverse, Mobility, National Security, NFT, Open Innovation, Open Source, Payroll, Personal Branding, Predictive Analytics, Privacy, Procurement, Product Management, Project Management, PropTech, Public Relations, Quantum AI, Quantum Computing, Recruiting, Renewable Energy, Retail, Risk Management, Robotics, RPA, Sales, Security, Smart Cities, Social, SportsTech, Startups, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Telecom, Transformation, Transportation and Venture Capital.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What specific criteria were used to select the top 50 thought leaders and influencers? 

The Thinkers360 thought leadership leaderboards are by participation and everyone is invited to join by signing up at Thinkers360.com. There is no difference in how we calculate the rankings between free and paid members.

The Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s personally authored content and experience curated from around the web and added to their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio, and media kit.

Unlike social media leaderboards which can be gamed via the purchase of fake followers, spamming of hashtags, and sharing of third-party content, the Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s real content and accomplishments. Something that’s a true measure of expertise and hard to fake.

For more information, please see our article “Understanding the Thinkers360 Leaderboards”.

 

How can I get on the Thinkers360 list in the future? 

Simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and start building your profile, portfolio, and media kit. You can add personally authored content, awards and recognition and tag each content item with up to 3 relevant keywords that count towards the leaderboards.

 

How can I recommend others who should be on the list?

Know others who should be on our leaderboards? Help us grow the Thinkers360 community by inviting them to participate by sharing their own content today! We amplify your content for free!

 

What are some other resources available to learn more about Analytics? 

Thinkers360 is an opt-in network of the world’s foremost B2B thought leaders — including academics, advisors, analysts, authors, consultants, executives, influencers, and speakers — with over 100M followers on social media combined.

To access resources on Analytics from our members, simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and visit our Content menu. There you can filter by any topic of interest from over 100 cutting-edge business, technology, and sustainability topics. You can also filter content by over 90 content types such as articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars, whitepapers, as well as awards, certifications, and many other professional positions, credentials, and achievements.

You can also view each thought leader’s content by going to their profile on Thinkers360, scrolling down to the “Publication” section, and then expanding to see all their content, awards, and recognition. This includes direct links to their content published around the web such as articles, blogs, books, podcasts and speaking.

To work with any of these thought leaders, analysts and influencers or to amplify your own company, executives, content, news and events, simply join any of our enterprise plans. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification.

 

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Join us on Thinkers360 Connecting Global Brands with the World’s Foremost Thought Leaders, Analysts and Influencers for Game-Changing Results!

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Brands, Organizations & StartupsSign up to find and work with advisors, analysts, authors, influencers and speakers in your niche and to amplify your own executives, thought leaders, and content among our opt-in B2B decision maker, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined! We specialize in B2B thought leadership marketing, B2B influencer marketing, B2B strategic marketing, and B2B analyst and influencer relations putting your brand in front of active B2B buyers, analysts and influencers worldwide. Our enterprise clients average 10X ROI on amplification! – Explore membership today!

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The Year’s Most Popular Articles from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders 2025

The 2025 Gold and Silver Boom: Entering a New Super Cycle

Gold and Silver’s Appreciation –  Technical Breakouts, Commodity Scarcity. Why Gold and Silver can Run Up with Gold at $10,000 and Silver at $100.

Thinkers360 | September 23, 2025 | George Mentz
Choosing Meaningful KPIs for Strategy Execution

Selecting the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is essential for organizations striving to achieve their strategic objectives.

China Outpaces U.S. in Shipbuilding: 1,000 to 8

There are currently about 80 U.S.-flagged ships involved in international commerce compared to over 5,500 China-flagged vessels, and the connection between military shipbuilding and commercial shipbuilding is too strong to ignore.

 

Thinkers360 | September 15, 2025 | Kelly Barner
Imagine being just as excited about selling as you are about the work you do. How would that change your business?

SELLING IS NOT ABOUT YOU. It’s about the people who can benefit from your knowledge, experiences, and expertise. It’s about getting them from where they are to where they want to be—feeling successful, happy, and fulfilled, ultimately improving the quality of their life.

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Thinkers360 | February 25, 2025 | Olesija Saue
The TPU-Driven Full-Stack Advantage: Gemini 3 Pro and the Co-Design of AI Hardware

Gemini 3 Pro’s superior capabilities (reasoning, multimodality, coding) are due to Google’s “full-stack advantage”—co-designing its MoE architecture with custom TPUs for training and efficient inference.

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Thinkers360 | November 22, 2025 | FRANK MORALES
Why 2025 Will Be the Year Your Business Needs a Metaverse Strategy

By 2025, the metaverse will be essential for businesses. With a $600B market, brands like Nike and Gucci are investing in virtual experiences. The future of work will be immersive, and digital interactions will redefine commerce. Adopting it now ensures leadership in the digital era.

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Thinkers360 | January 24, 2025 | Andres Leon
Broadening Risks: Connected Devices and the Evolving Threat Scenario

This piece examines the challenges posed by the growing world of IoT and outlines a prevention-based strategy. It highlights the threat of connected devices in critical industries, explains how AI can uncover anomalies, and shows ways to strengthen authentication and governance.

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Thinkers360 | February 25, 2025 | Gurpreet Singh
Emerging Technologies That Will Shape Our Future

We are not simply entering a new technological era—we are living in one. Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, the Internet of Things, advanced networks, and space systems are converging into an ecosystem that touches commerce, national security, and everyday life.

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Thinkers360 | October 04, 2025 | Chuck Brooks
Accelerating AI by Overcoming Data Drag with a Speed Layer

AI can’t deliver its full potential if data is slow, fragmented, or stuck in silos. Overcoming data drag requires a Speed Layer—a real-time data processing system that eliminates bottlenecks and accelerates AI-driven insights.

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Thinkers360 | February 22, 2025 | Brian Lambert, PhD
Innovating Local Governments with Govtech: Insights from Amanda Renteria, CEO, Code for America

I recently had the pleasure of hosting The Business of Government Hour at CivStart’s State of GovTech 2025. This event convened government executives, technology leaders, startups, and academics to explore innovative solutions for local governments at the intersection of governance and technology.

Thinkers360 | July 03, 2025 | Michael J Keegan
Friday’s Change Reflection Quote – Leadership of Change – Change Leaders Develop a Vision of Consensus

Change Leaders Develop a Vision of Consensus. Change leaders recognise failing systems, develop a compelling vision of consensus, capitalise on external pressures, communicate robustly, and instil stability during radical implementation.

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Thinkers360 | February 07, 2025 | Peter F. Gallagher
The Corix Partners Friday Reading List – February 21, 2025

Top 10 Leadership and Management links of the week, curated by Corix Partners Founder and CEO JC Gaillard, focusing on cyber security of course, but also a large cross section of subjects including digital transformation, emerging tech, ESG governance and the future of work.

 

Thinkers360 | February 21, 2025 | Jean-Christophe Gaillard
Six Principles of Human-Centered Design: A Personal Perspective

Designing solutions that genuinely resonate with users in today’s fast-paced world is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. HCD (Human-Centered Design) provides a strong framework for ensuring our solutions are functional and meaningful. Based on what I have experienced and learned from, below are…

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Thinkers360 | January 20, 2025 | Venkatesh Rajamani
When Might We Achieve a 300 Logical Qubit Quantum Computer? A Forward-Looking Perspective

Imagine if every atom in the universe was retooled as a supercomputer. Not a modest step forward, but a breathtaking vault — solving in mere seconds what today’s finest machines would wrestle with for billions of years. That’s the promise of a quantum computer boasting 300 logical qubits.

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Thinkers360 | April 07, 2025 | Carlo Tortora Brayda
Commissioning bridges the theoretical and practical realms.

Commissioning ensures critical systems meet operational requirements, industry standards, and business needs before the facility goes live.

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The Energy Transition Is Unstoppable—But Are We Moving Fast Enough?

Fossil fuels are fading, but not fast enough. Renewables are cheaper, AI is reshaping energy demand, and policy shifts could stall progress. China leads in clean energy yet builds coal. Hydrogen & carbon capture face scrutiny. The next decade is make-or-break.

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Thinkers360 | February 19, 2025 | Tom Raftery
Silicon Delta: The Story of Vietnam’s Tech Revolution

“Silicon Delta: The Story of Vietnam’s Tech Revolution” traces Vietnam’s 50-year transformation, from post-war recovery to becoming Southeast Asia’s leading digital economy.

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Thinkers360 | February 28, 2025 | Alysha McCree
Against the Motion: “Loyalty Programs Are a Sign of a Weaker Brand”

Friends, marketers, brand builders—lend me your loyalty points! I stand before you today not to praise the assertion that loyalty programs are a sign of a weaker brand but to bury it.

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Thinkers360 | February 28, 2025 | gianfranco cuzziol
AI as a Catalyst, Not a Barrier: The Future of Human-Centric Business Engagement

In today’s AI-driven world, many businesses make the mistake of over-automating customer interactions, creating frustrating barriers between themselves and their clients. While AI enhances efficiency, it should never replace human connection—especially in high-value decision-making.

Thinkers360 | March 13, 2025 | Grant McGaugh
Do you want better feedback conversations?

One thing is certain – we’re all judgemental! Does coffee make it worse?

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Thinkers360 | January 21, 2025 | Simon Smith
From DEI to “Swart Gevaar”: How Anti-Diversity Rhetoric is Reshaping Tech and Silencing Progress

The rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in the U.S., particularly in tech, is exacerbating systemic inequities. Women and Black professionals, already underrepresented (26.7% and 4% respectively), are facing even greater barriers as major companies dismantle DEI initiatives.

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Thinkers360 | January 24, 2025 | Lindiwe Matlali
Making AI Work for MedTech: Transforming Healthcare One Innovation at a Time

The future of healthcare goes beyond new treatments and drugs. It’s about using AI to change patient care. AI can help us improve workflows and boost medical innovation on a large scale.

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Thinkers360 | March 05, 2025 | Pravin Tiwari
Rethinking Consent, Visibility, and Trust in Ethical AI System Design

A fresh perspective on designing AI systems where trust, consent, and visibility are embedded into the architecture of governance.

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Is AI a Psychopath? A discussion on LLMs and the Dark Triad

Narcissism. Psychopathy. Machiavellianism. AI chatbots have become the most convincing communicators of our age. They are fluent, consistent, and free from the rough edges of human hesitation. But are they awash with the Dark Triad of personality traits?

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Thinkers360 | October 21, 2025 | Danny Wareham
The Case Against Line Authority in CX: Leading Without Command

This blog explores why Customer Experience Managers are more effective as influencers than traditional line managers. It argues that CX leadership without direct authority fosters collaboration, trust, and lasting change across the organisation.

 

Thinkers360 | April 05, 2025 | Michael Brandt
The Power of Gratitude in Leadership: A Small Word with Big Impact

Gratitude isn’t just a “thank you.” It’s a powerful leadership tool that can build stronger teams, improve workplace morale, and foster deeper connections.

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Thinkers360 | January 09, 2025 | Saby Waraich
Why Change Fails – and What to Do About It?

Why do so many transformations fail? This article explores how misalignment between people, systems, and strategy, not resistance, derails change, and how frameworks like Prosci and 7S can help make it stick.

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Thinkers360 | April 23, 2025 | Shradha A.H. Ahuja
How AI Is Changing HR—And Why You Should Pay Attention

This blog explores how AI is transforming HR by improving talent acquisition, personalizing training, boosting retention, & enabling smarter talent management. Backed by research & real-world examples, it shows how AI helps HR teams work faster, reduce bias, and focus more on people—not paperwork.

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Thinkers360 | May 15, 2025 | Malcolm Gill
Embracing Leadership Virtues – The Front Seat Leader

AI adoption is not a technology-first initiative but a leadership-first transformation. Ethical and adaptive leaders must take a front-seat role, guiding organizations through cultural change, employee readiness, and strategic integration of AI.

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Thinkers360 | May 14, 2025 | MELISSA DREW
Procurement Risk Isn’t a Threat – It’s a Compass

How structured risk analysis in MEP procurement drives smarter decisions, enhances supplier accountability, and safeguards project timelines in complex construction environments.

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Thinkers360 | May 15, 2025 | Athina Tsoni
Learning for a Thriving World: Education Across the 12 Sectors of Co-Creation

Imagine if education wasn’t about memorizing facts for a test, but instead about unlocking the full spectrum of human potential—body, mind, spirit, and even our relationship with the planet and the universe!

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Thinkers360 | February 16, 2025 | Zen Benefiel
The 4 Most Underrated Coaching Questions (According to Harvard Research)

Unlock the power of better coaching conversations with this research-backed guide to the four most effective types of questions—Introductory, Mirror, Follow-Up, and Topic-Switch.

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Thinkers360 | August 08, 2025 | Gary Cohen
10 Ways to Tell a Better Story When You’re Selling Your Business (and Why It Matters)

When you’re selling your business, the numbers matter, but they’re only part of the picture. This blog shares tips on how to craft a compelling narrative that builds trust, showcases your value, and gets buyers excited about what’s next.

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Thinkers360 | April 01, 2025 | Terry Dry
Forthcoming Research Reports

We are pleased to announce our latest round of awards for new reports on key public sector challenges, which respond to priorities identified in the Center’s research agenda.

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Thinkers360 | March 14, 2025 | Daniel Chenok
Beyond the Plan: Why Strategy Is a Continuous Learning Process

Strategy is not a fixed plan—it’s a continuous learning process. In a fast-changing world, top organizations adapt by experimenting, refining, and discovering new ways to drive performance. Learn why fixed plans do not work and how learning organizations stay ahead.

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Thinkers360 | March 31, 2025 | Terryel Hu, Ph.D.
Organizational Culture vs Reality: The Unconscious Gap

Your culture says one thing, but your people experience another? That gap isn’t random — it’s driven by implicit dynamics that go unspoken but shape everything. The good news: once you name them, you can transform them. Coherence. Trust. Real evolution. It starts with awareness.

 

Thinkers360 | May 18, 2025 | Marisol Zimbron
How to Make Executives Say Yes to Your Innovation Projects

If you’re an innovation consultant, intrapreneur, or leader struggling to get buy-in for your ideas, then Breaking Innovation Barriers by Gijs van Wulfen is a must-read. This book provides you with 15 proven strategies to overcome corporate resistance and gain management support.

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Thinkers360 | February 07, 2025 | Gijs van Wulfen
The Four Yeses: The Foundation of Winning Relationships

Trust at work doesn’t take years—it takes intention. Discover the Four Yeses that build stronger teams, accelerate trust, and create real workplace relationships.

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Thinkers360 | March 11, 2025 | Morag Barrett
Ethical AI in Automation: The Unseen Imperative

For AI experts, building automation means an ethical imperative: we must actively prevent algorithmic bias and ensure transparency (XAI) and accountability in every decision. Our aim is just, human-centric automation, ensuring efficiency never trumps fairness or societal well-being.

 

Thinkers360 | May 31, 2025 | Samantak Panda
When Reputation Is Worth More Than Money

Reputation is a company’s most valuable asset. Discover why sometimes saying ‘no’ to a lucrative deal protects long-term trust and brand value.

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Thinkers360 | August 19, 2025 | Natallia Catarina
No Alignment, No Intelligence: Why Business Success Depends on Findability, Not Just Data

Digital transformation fails when teams confuse data access with data usability. Insights from the B2B Connect Summit show that alignment, structure, and findability—not more tools—are the keys to unlocking AI, personalization, and better customer experiences.

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Thinkers360 | July 15, 2025 | Seth Earley
 

From Factory to Front Door: Pharma’s Direct-to-Patient Moment—and What It Means for Care

Pharma is moving direct-to-patient with flat cash pricing, telehealth, and home delivery. This non-sales brief maps current programs, explains who benefits and who doesn’t, and offers practical steps for clinicians, payers, and health leaders to manage cost, continuity of care, and privacy from 2024.

Thinkers360 | October 15, 2025 | Paulo Crepaldi
TRL Jumping and an “Ikea” Model for New Technology Validation to Reach Net Zero

Overcoming traditional approach for technology validation for new science and technology.

 

Thinkers360 | March 14, 2025 | Andrew R. Barron
How And Who Will You Leverage?

If you raise up another person, you are also raising yourself up. As the leader, you are responsible for the development of your team. It is your job to make them better.

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Thinkers360 | July 23, 2025 | Tom Lawrence
The Mercator Lesson: PLUG the Gaps to Avoid the MISS in Data Visualization

What if data visualization distorted truth as badly as Mercator maps distort continents? Misleading visuals can skew decisions, erode trust, and misrepresent reality. This article explores the M.I.S.S. pitfalls and the P.L.U.G. framework to create visualizations that inspire clarity and confidence.

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Thinkers360 | August 25, 2025 | Dr. Joe Perez
Influence With Purpose: Why Thought Leaders Must Drive Sustainability

As Thinkers360’s Ambassador for Sustainability, I’m calling on leaders in every field to use their influence for a regenerative future. Sustainability isn’t a niche—it’s everyone’s responsibility.

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Thinkers360 | August 09, 2025 | Joel Carboni
Logo Flops to Bold Leaps

Changing your brand, learn from one of the biggest failures in 2025

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Thinkers360 | September 27, 2025 | CB Bowman
Why Responsible AI Governance Is the Next Frontier in Digital Transformation

AI is reshaping enterprise operations, but without governance, automation can quickly create compliance, ethical, and data-integrity risks. This article explores how enterprises can embed responsible AI and governance frameworks into CRM and MDM systems to scale transformation safely.

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Thinkers360 | October 16, 2025 | Anup Gupta
Would You Let ChatGPT Fire Someone?

For middle managers navigating hybrid work, digital transformation, and performance pressure, AI can feel like a godsend. But without ethical oversight, it becomes a governance risk. So would you let AI fire someone?

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Thinkers360 | August 25, 2025 | Sally Foley-Lewis
Experimenting is the Driving Force

Marketing today is unthinkable without automation and digitalization.

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Thinkers360 | September 30, 2025 | Elitsa Krumova
Preparing People for Change: HR’s Role in Succession-Related Communication

Leadership transitions are among the most significant—and often most stressful—periods in an organization’s life. Whether planned well in advance or triggered by unexpected events, succession impacts every layer of a company.

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Thinkers360 | July 25, 2025 | Chuck Cooper
The One Thing Every Leader Must Know—Now More Than Ever

Today’s work environment is fueled by uncertainty, AI overload, and emotional burnout. The workplace is a psychological pressure cooker. And guess what? No amount of corporate jargon will fix that. Here’s how leaders help employees succeed.

  

Thinkers360 | June 03, 2025 | Sylvia Lafair, PhD
How “Protecting the Brand” Became the Excuse That’s Killing Brands

“Protecting the brand” has become fear disguised as strategy. Nike gained $6 billion by taking risks. Kodak invented digital photography but died protecting film. The uncomfortable truth: standing still isn’t safe anymore.

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Thinkers360 | October 14, 2025 | Stephanie Unterweger
How to Move an Immovable Object?

Transformation requires an intentional program that supports the affects on an organization’s culture, both employees and customers alike.

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Thinkers360 | June 19, 2025 | Jessica Carroll
Business Orderly Wind-Down: From Compliance Obligation to Strategic Discipline

An orderly wind-down is a test of governance maturity. This article shows how boards, founders, and executives can plan closure responsibly, protect clients, and preserve trust while meeting regulatory expectations.

  

Thinkers360 | September 01, 2025 | Julien Haye
Adaptability Over Features: Building an AI Strategy That Won’t Be Obsolete Next Tuesday

Adaptability over features: Building an AI Strategy that won’t be obsolete next Tuesday.

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Thinkers360 | August 23, 2025 | Robert Bye
Your Biggest Liability Isn’t on the Balance Sheet: A Board’s Guide to the Data Delusion

For years, boards have been approving multi-million-dollar AI and digital transformation projects. Yet many are failing, not because of the technology, but because of a foundational flaw in the type and quality of data collected.

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Thinkers360 | June 28, 2025 | Gert Botha
All Habits Dull the Brain

A mental wellbeing aspect too few want to address. Whilst we focus on creating good habits, how about the impact that habits have in general?

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Thinkers360 | June 13, 2025 | Gab Ciminelli
Centralized or Decentralized Succession Planning?

Making a decision re: whether you want centralized (HR owns it) or decentralized (each department owns it) succession planning dictates the whole process.

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Thinkers360 | September 30, 2025 | Nanette Miner, Ed.D.
Stablecoins and the Genius Act

Stablecoins are no longer on the fringe – they’re becoming part of U.S. financial infrastructure. With the passage of the GENIUS Act, Washington has introduced the first federal framework for regulating payment stablecoins.

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Thinkers360 | August 25, 2025 | Lamont Black
When Executive Minds Work Against Your PMO: The Cognitive Biases You Can’t Ignore

Why do executives overlook the value of their PMOs? Even high-performing PMOs can deliver flawlessly yet stay invisible to executives. Learn how cognitive biases distort value perception and how to turn unseen success into visible recognition.

Thinkers360 | October 20, 2025 | Americo Pinto
I found my rhythm during Bar Prep and I Am Not Giving It Back!

There’s something oddly clarifying about high-stakes, high-focus seasons, like studying for the bar exam after 50. For me, bar prep became an unexpected laboratory for self-awareness. In the middle of intense reading, memorization and simulated exams, I stumbled upon something that felt surprising!

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Thinkers360 | August 04, 2025 | Ruth Pearce
The Excel Trap

Excel has evolved from a productivity tool into an improvised infrastructure underpinning critical business processes.

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Thinkers360 | August 02, 2025 | Fabio Turel
Breaking Free from Comfort – The First Step to Reinventing Yourself

Dr. Elie Daher urges professionals to break free from comfort, embrace reinvention, and build a personal brand for success in today’s Hybrid Economy of knowledge, visibility, and trust.

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Thinkers360 | May 08, 2025 | Dr. Elie Daher
Have We Outsourced Thinking to AI?

As AI reshapes how we think, Futurist Morris Misel explores how leaders can reclaim independent thought through foresight, HUMAND™, and Decision Trust Zones™, turning wisdom into tomorrow’s greatest human advantage.

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Thinkers360 | October 16, 2025 | Morris Misel
One third of your growth initiatives may be ticking time bombs.

If the logic is wrong — execution logic for an innovation-type problem — then the race is already lost at the start.

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Thinkers360 | July 14, 2025 | Frank Mattes
Daily Habits of a Good Supply Chain Planner

Of all the roles within the supply chain, few are as pivotal as that of the planner. Their ability to influence the smooth and responsive flow of goods and services is unparalleled. Yet it is not the grand strategic initiatives that define the true excellence of a planner.

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Thinkers360 | April 24, 2025 | David Food
We’ve raised $8M Series A to bring Agentic Operating System to Enterprises

Lyzr has raised $8 million in Series A funding, led by Rocketship.vc, with participation from GFT Ventures, Accenture Ventures, Firstsource, Plug and Play, BGV, Partnership Fund for New York City, and Arka.

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Thinkers360 | November 01, 2025 | Anirudh Narayan
Enterprise AI Failure or Not?

A recent MIT Report classified Enterprise AI as a failure. Many, however, argued that it is not; it is actually a great progress as more people use ChatGPT than enterprises offer on their side for their employees. It’s still a failure, and teams just help themselves, isn’t it?

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Thinkers360 | September 05, 2025 | Axel Schultze
The Next Horizon: 6 Tech Trends Redefining 2026

The future isn’t arriving in 2030. It’s already being built for 2026.

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Thinkers360 | October 15, 2025 | Aditya Patro
Digital Twins: Why the Confusion, Why It Depends, and How to Make Sense of It All …

If you’ve ever dived into any sort of digital twin discussion, you’ve probably noticed a sea of buzzwords, conflicting definitions, and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of vendor hype … So, why all the confusion? And how on earth do you make sense of it all?

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Thinkers360 | February 15, 2025 | Kevin O’Donovan
Eight Advantages of Thought Leadership

A thought leader is an individual or company that clients, peers, and other stakeholders recognize as one of the foremost authorities in a selected field of expertise. True thought leaders give back to the business community or society, but also profit significantly from their status.

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Thinkers360 | October 19, 2025 | Aarni Heiskanen
Why Behavioural Science Is Replacing Traditional Marketing Strategy

Behavioural science is redefining how brands think, communicate, and grow. Instead of guessing what customers want, companies are now decoding the psychological triggers that drive decision-making — and it’s changing marketing forever.

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Thinkers360 | October 24, 2025 | Karina Karn
How Misaligned Ecosystems Undermine Great Leaders

Even the most effective leaders struggle when the environment around them becomes misaligned. Discover how subtle fractures in your ecosystem can erode credibility and have a significant impact.

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Thinkers360 | September 01, 2025 | Mitchell Levy
Raising Prices with Confidence – Why Your Mindset Matters More Than Your Script

Most salespeople don’t fail because of their customers but because they doubt themselves. This article shows why confidence and clarity matter more than clever arguments when raising prices — and how the right mindset turns a tough price talk into a moment of trust.

Thinkers360 | November 03, 2025 | Oliver Schumacher
Mark Lynd’s 2026 Cybersecurity Predictions

In 2026, Speed and Automation Wins in Cybersecurity.

Thinkers360 | November 24, 2025 | Mark Lynd
Who Revolves Around Your Ambitions? Time to Find Out.

Before you rush out to build the network you think you need, discover the one you already have.

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Thinkers360 | November 04, 2025 | J. Kelly Hoey
From Follower to Reference: Transform Your Personal Brand Into a Consistent Business

For entrepreneurs, content creators and independent professionals, the digital landscape has changed rapidly. In the past, having a presence was enough. Today, the question is no longer “do you show up?” — it is “are you perceived and relevant?”

Thinkers360 | November 20, 2025 | DANIELA do Personal Branding
The Trust Deficit in Change Programmes

Change rarely fails because people resist. It fails because trust leaks away. This article explores the illusion of commitment, the real cost of distrust, and how leaders can plug the leaks to create change that lasts.

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Thinkers360 | November 06, 2025 | Alize Hofmeester
The Power of Stories That Scale Real-World Change: How The Solutionaries Inspires Hope Through Action

When imagination meets execution, stories can change the world. The Solutionaries – Project Management Institute’s new docuseries with TIME Studios – celebrates innovators turning bold ideas into scalable impact and shows why disciplined creativity and project management are key.

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Thinkers360 | December 16, 2025 | Menaka Gopinath
Monica Couttolenc’s Personal Branding Predictions for 2026

Personal Branding Predictions for 2026. By Monica Couttolenc, Executive & Career Coach

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Thinkers360 | December 05, 2025 | Monica Couttolenc
Data Isn’t the Problem. Alignment Is.

Organizations don’t struggle because they lack data, they struggle because teams interpret performance differently. When finance, operations, and leadership work from competing definitions of success, even the best systems fail. True transformation starts with a shared performance model.

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Thinkers360 | December 12, 2025 | Werner van Rossum
Most POPULAR LinkedIn Posts

These 10 represent those of my 2025 posts that scored the highest number of views, comments and reposts during the year.

Thinkers360 | December 14, 2025 | Patrick J. McKenna
The Hidden Cyber War on Wheels: Why Electric Vehicles Have Become a National Security Concern

The Hidden Cyber War on Wheels: Why Electric Vehicles Have Become a National Security Concern

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Thinkers360 | November 12, 2025 | RAdm (ret.) Dr. Eyal Pinko
How long do you need that data for? The age of the universe?

A startup called SPhotonix says its fused-silica ‘memory crystal’ has reached a deployment-ready milestone for cold data.

Thinkers360 | December 16, 2025 | William McKnight
Year-End Portfolio Shutdown: T.R.I.A.G.E. Your Way to a Fresh 2026

As leaders, we all have portfolios of work that we’re responsible for, here’s your reminder to clean up the project zombies!

Thinkers360 | December 18, 2025 | Jen Skrabak
Michael Fauscette’s 2026 Predictions for B2B Thought Leadership

2026: The Year Thought Leadership Becomes Distributed

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Thinkers360 | December 21, 2025 | Michael Fauscette

 

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on AI Governance 2025 https://www.thinkers360.com/top-50-global-thought-leaders-and-influencers-on-ai-governance-2025/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:07:36 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11508 Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on AI Governance. Congratulations to all our influencers on AI Governance who participated!   Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on AI Governance 2025 2025 Annual Ranking   Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts,…

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Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on AI Governance. Congratulations to all our influencers on AI Governance who participated!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on AI Governance 2025

2025 Annual Ranking

 

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on AI Governance 2025

Our listing includes members of Thinkers360 and who have curated and shared their thought leadership content from around the web – including articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars and whitepapers – via our platform to build their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio and media kit.

Our differentiation from the various influencer leaderboards on social media, is that we take a holistic view of thought leaders, analysts and influencers, beyond their social media activity, and look across all the hats they may wear – such as academic, analyst, author, consultant, entrepreneur, influencer and speaker – and all the types of thought leadership content they produce.*

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on AI Governance 2025

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Rank Picture Thought Leader Info Thought Leader Score (Normalized)
1
Kayne McGladrey
Hyperproof
Contact Kayne McGladrey
Score: 100
2
John Thompson
The World of Analytics
Contact John Thompson
Score: 58.57
3
Anup Gupta
LTIMindtree
Contact Anup Gupta
Score: 57.50
4
Mustafa Hafizoglu
Advisors Turkey
Contact Mustafa Hafizoglu
Score: 52.50
5
Zakeer Shaik, MBA
Contact Zakeer Shaik, MBA
Score: 51.43
6
Dr Olivier Rikken
Emerging Horizons
Contact Dr Olivier Rikken
Score: 51.43
7
Michael Fauscette
Arion Research LLC
Contact Michael Fauscette
Score: 48.21
8
Luca Collina MBA
TRANSFORAGE TCA Ltd
Contact Luca Collina MBA
Score: 47.50
9
Noelle Russell
AI Leadership Institute
Contact Noelle Russell
Score: 46.43
10
Indira Bunic
EmpowerU Ignite Your Leadership Journey
Contact Indira Bunic
Score: 43.93
11
Mark Lynd
Netsync
Contact Mark Lynd
Score: 40.71
12
Anthony J. (Tony) Rhem
A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc.
Contact Anthony J. (Tony) Rhem
Score: 38.57
13
Ekata D.
Consulting Company
Contact Ekata D.
Score: 38.21
14
Sara Roberts
Well Purposed
Contact Sara Roberts
Score: 37.50
15
Amii Barnard-Bahn
Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting
Contact Amii Barnard-Bahn
Score: 37.14
16
Arun Kumar Agunuru
Contact Arun Kumar Agunuru
Score: 37.14
17
Lamont Black
Wide Open Ventures
Contact Lamont Black
Score: 36.07
18
Malcolm Gill
Verdant AI
Contact Malcolm Gill
Score: 35.71
19
Mai ElFouly PhD(c), Chair™, CAIQ, CRAI, CEC, CEE, PCC
MAIIA®, LLC.
Contact Mai ElFouly PhD(c), Chair™, CAIQ, CRAI, CEC, CEE, PCC
Score: 35.71
20
Luis Saro
Nobre Ordem para a Excelencia Humana – NOHE
Contact Luis Saro
Score: 35.36
21
Dinis GUARDA
ztudium
Contact Dinis GUARDA
Score: 35
22
Dr. Christina Sandema-Sombe
Christina Sandema-Sombe DBA LLC
Contact Dr. Christina Sandema-Sombe
Score: 34.29
23
DR. SINDHU BHASKAR
EST GLOBAL INC.
Contact DR. SINDHU BHASKAR
Score: 33.57
24
Samantak Panda
TuTeck Technologies Private Limited
Contact Samantak Panda
Score: 33.57
25
Tania Yovanovic Catepillán
The Best Consulting
Contact Tania Yovanovic Catepillán
Score: 33.21
26
Natallia Catarina
GBC S.A. (Beam Wallet)
Contact Natallia Catarina
Score: 32.50
27
Tasriqul Islam
Contact Tasriqul Islam
Score: 32.14
28
Srikumar Nayak
Contact Srikumar Nayak
Score: 32.14
29
Tony Moroney
The Digital Explorer
Contact Tony Moroney
Score: 32.14
30
Allegra Cuomo
Contact Allegra Cuomo
Score: 31.79
31
Terryel Hu, Ph.D.
Insight Bay
Contact Terryel Hu, Ph.D.
Score: 31.07
32
Tom Meehan, CFI
CONTROLTEK
Contact Tom Meehan, CFI
Score: 31.07
33
Maribel Lopez
Lopez Research LLC
Contact Maribel Lopez
Score: 31.07
34
George Firican
LightsOnData Consulting & Training
Contact George Firican
Score: 31.07
35
Simone Jo Moore
SJM Humanising IT
Contact Simone Jo Moore
Score: 31.07
36
Saurabh Gupta
Frogo
Contact Saurabh Gupta
Score: 31.07
37
David Sweenor
TinyTechGuides
Contact David Sweenor
Score: 31.07
38
David Barrow CITP FBCS
Sol Seven Studio LTD
Contact David Barrow CITP FBCS
Score: 30.71
39
Thomas Poetter
Contact Thomas Poetter
Score: 30.71
40
Kate Shcheglova-Goldfinch
CJBS
Contact Kate Shcheglova-Goldfinch
Score: 30.71
41
Elise Quevedo
Elise Quevedo
Contact Elise Quevedo
Score: 30.36
42
Naveen Kumar Yelliyyur Rudraradhya
Westlake
Contact Naveen Kumar Yelliyyur Rudraradhya
Score: 30.36
43
RAdm (ret.) Dr. Eyal Pinko
Terra strategic Solutions ltd
Contact RAdm (ret.) Dr. Eyal Pinko
Score: 30.36
44
Abdurahman kajumba
Contact Abdurahman kajumba
Score: 30.36
45
FAISAL HOQUE
Contact FAISAL HOQUE
Score: 30.36
46
Rene Clayton
Byte Strategy AI
Contact Rene Clayton
Score: 30.36
47
Raja Sengupta
VCherish Labs, CLEW Pouches, TRDP Group
Contact Raja Sengupta
Score: 30.36
48
Daniela Sozzi
DNYC
Contact Daniela Sozzi
Score: 30.36
49
Geetha Ramamoorthi
KBR, Inc.
Score: 30.36
50
Dan Sorensen
Nexus Security Advisors Ltd
Contact Dan Sorensen
Score: 30.36

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

What specific criteria were used to select the top 50 thought leaders and influencers? 

The Thinkers360 thought leadership leaderboards are by participation and everyone is invited to join by signing up at Thinkers360.com. There is no difference in how we calculate the rankings between free and paid members.

The Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s personally authored content and experience curated from around the web and added to their Thinkers360 profile, portfolio, and media kit.

Unlike social media leaderboards which can be gamed via the purchase of fake followers, spamming of hashtags, and sharing of third-party content, the Thinkers360 leaderboards are based on member’s real content and accomplishments. Something that’s a true measure of expertise and hard to fake.

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Simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and start building your profile, portfolio, and media kit. You can add personally authored content, awards and recognition and tag each content item with up to 3 relevant keywords that count towards the leaderboards.

 

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What are some other resources available to learn more about AI Governance? 

Thinkers360 is an opt-in network of the world’s foremost B2B thought leaders — including academics, advisors, analysts, authors, consultants, executives, influencers, and speakers — with over 100M followers on social media combined.

To access resources on AI Governance from our members, simply Sign Up for Thinkers360 and visit our Content menu. There you can filter by any topic of interest from over 100 cutting-edge business, technology, and sustainability topics. You can also filter content by over 70 content types such as articles, blogs, books, keynotes, media interviews, panels, podcasts, social media, speaking events, videos, webinars, whitepapers, as well as awards, certifications, and many other professional positions, credentials, and achievements.

You can also view each thought leader’s content by going to their profile on Thinkers360, scrolling down to the “Publication” section, and then expanding to see all their content, awards, and recognition. This includes direct links to their content published around the web such as articles, blogs, books, podcasts and speaking.

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Of course, no measurement system related to influence or thought leadership is perfect, but the thought leadership scoring system within Thinkers360 is a highly-differentiated approach to help you identify authentic thought leaders – looking far beyond social media – serving as the tip of the spear for your strategic marketing, thought leadership marketing, PR & corporate communications, and analyst and influencer relations objectives.

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125 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen To in 2026 https://www.thinkers360.com/125-podcasts-from-thinkers360-thought-leaders-you-should-listen-to-in-2026/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 17:21:21 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11510 Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Authors, Consultants, Influencers & Speakers (100M+ followers combined). Join Enterprise Lite to work with all of these experts! We’ve searched the Thinkers360 Content Library to pick out podcasts on business, technology, and sustainability from Thinkers360 member thought leaders. Here’s our picks (listed in alphabetical…

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We’ve searched the Thinkers360 Content Library to pick out podcasts on business, technology, and sustainability from Thinkers360 member thought leaders. Here’s our picks (listed in alphabetical order) with direct links to the podcasts as well as to the author’s thought leadership profiles and portfolios on Thinkers360!

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125 Podcasts from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Listen To in 2026

3 Techies Banter #3TB

“3 Techies Banter #3TB” is a podcast by the “Creators of unblox.” It’s a series in which we delve into Tech, Finance, and Economics, making it simple and surprising as we share its immense potential to influence all our futures. Join our Banter every week to discover fun and interesting insights.

AEC Business - Podcast - Apple Podcasts AEC Business

Construction innovation and technology

AI & Data Horizons

AI and data are redefining our world. “AI and Data Horizons” distills the most pivotal ideas, strategies, and visions from the sharpest minds you’ll find. Hosted by Michael Gale, the Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of “The Digital Helix” and acclaimed Forbes podcaster behind “Futures in Focus,” this series invites you to join an elite group of thought leaders shaping our AI fueled future.

AI Literate Citizen • A podcast on Spotify for Creators AI Literate Citizen

AI technologies are more accessible, enabling us to achieve more and do more. This can be empowering. These technologies are as powerful as the data that shapes them and the people who use them. To understand, we must never stop asking questions. This podcast interviews women worldwide, combined with investigative research & videos, to share how AI & Emerging technologies are impacting us every day, both professionally and personally.

AI Today Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts AI Today Podcast

The top podcast for those wanting no-hype, practical, real-world insight into what enterprises, public sector agencies, thought leaders, leading technology companies, pundits, and experts are doing with AI today.

Stream Amazing Business Radio | Listen to podcast episodes online for free on SoundCloud Amazing Business Radio

Amazing Business Radio features customer service expert and New York Times bestselling author Shep Hyken who interviews leading business professionals and other customer experience experts. Each guest shares tips and insights on how to succeed in business.

Art of Procurement Podcast w/ Philip Ideson

Learn from procurement experts. Host Philip Ideson talks with thought leaders who share the trends, strategies and tactics that you can lever to elevate the role of procurement – and your career.

Art of Supply

Hosted by Kelly Barner, the Art of Supply podcast uncovers thought-provoking insights that illuminate the complexity of global supply chains

AXSChat Podcast

Podcast by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, Neil Milliken.We’re an open online community of individuals dedicated to creating an inclusive world; we believe that accessibility is for everyone.Social media has great power to connect people and we hope to accomplish and encourage in-depth discussion and spread knowledge about the work people are doing to enable greater access and inclusion through whatever means.

B2B Agility™ with Greg Kihlström

From the creators and host of the award-winning The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström podcast, comes B2B Agility™, a podcast focused on how B2B marketers and the brands they represent become category leaders and drive optimal results for the business and their customers. The show looks at B2B success in a variety of ways, all with a focus on the intersection of sales, marketing & technology. Guests will represent brands, consultancies, and platforms that enable B2B marketers to do their best work.
Banking on Information - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Banking on Information

Banking on Information dives into the fast-evolving world of financial services and technology. Host Rutger van Faassen interviews trailblazers in fintech, AI, lending, and customer-centric banking, uncovering how innovation, data, and new strategies are shaping the future of finance. Each episode explores the “why, what, and how” behind industry solutions, offering practical insights and bold visions that prepare listeners for tomorrow’s opportunities.
 

Banking Transformed with Jim Marous - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Banking Transformed with Jim Marous

Are you prepared to embrace change, take risks and disrupt yourself in response to the digital disruption in banking? If not, this podcast is for you. Hosted by top 5 banking and fintech influencer, Jim Marous, Banking Transformed highlights the leadership and cultural challenges facing the banking industry. Featuring interviews with some of the top minds in business, this podcast explores how financial institutions can prepare for the future of banking.

Bestseller Live

Rhett Power and Cynthia Johnson, both accomplished authors, entrepreneurs, and speakers, co-host Best Seller TV, interviewing fellow authors about their nonfiction books. With their expertise and engaging style, they create insightful and captivating conversations. Rhett’s dynamic charisma and Cynthia’s thoughtful approach make for a winning combination beyond mere promotion, offering viewers a deep dive into authors’ minds.

BlockDrops com Maurício Magaldi

BlockDrops é o primeiro Podcast em português sobre Blockchain para Negócios. Toda semana, por Maurício Magaldi Suguihura e convidados.

bLUTalks | Podcast on Spotify

bLU Talks Podcast

bLU Talks is a branded series of talks designed to educate, inspire, entertain and motivate. bLU stands for Business, Life, Universe and the speakers, authors and influencers that take part in bLU Talks are the fuel that feeds the bLU Talks fire. Whether you discover us through this podcast, our book series, or branded talks, we hope to offer something for most through the bLU Talks brand while also re-imaging what a powerful message can look like.

Brainfluence - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Brainfluence with Roger Dooley

Hosted by neuromarketing, behavioral science marketing, and customer loyalty expert Roger Dooley, the Brainfluence show is your one-stop shop for in-depth conversations on the science of persuasion and its applications in business. With over 400 episodes in the archive, this long-running show features thought leaders, CEOs, bestselling authors, and renowned scientists who explore the fascinating intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and decision-making.

Breakfast Leadership Show

The Breakfast Leadership Show is a top 20 global podcast hosted by Michael D. Levitt. It features thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, experts, and influencers, focusing on leadership, burnout prevention, workplace culture, and personal growth. The show provides listeners with actionable insights on improving productivity, fostering resilience, and enhancing well-being in both professional and personal life.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity (podcast) - Christophe Foulon | Listen Notes Breaking Into Cybersecurity

It’s a conversation about what you did before, why did you pivot into cyber, what the process you went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how you keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way. Cybersecurity Leaders, we would love to help develop the next generation of cybersecurity leadership. You can also bring up topics like attraction/retention/developing the next generation of the workforce.

Building Brand You | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com Building Brand You

Welcome to Building Brand You, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you.

Built for Change

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open.spotify.com | Podcast | Accenture

Built to Finish

Built to Finish

Welcome to Built to Finish! Join host, Steven Pivnik, each week as he explores the journeys of audacious goal setters. This includes experienced Founders, CEOs and entrepreneurs sharing pivotal moments that propelled their success. We’ll also be talking with endurance athletes who push the limits of physical and mental ability. This show is brought to you by Acresis — offering tailored, high-impact advisory services to help founders get to their finish line with a strategic acquisition or majority investor recapitalization.

podcasts.apple.com | Podcast | Steven Pivnik

Business Transformation Pitch with The CX Goalkeeper - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Business Transformation Pitch with The CX Goalkeeper

This podcast goes beyond theory. It brings you real-world experiences from best-in-class experts who explore the intersection of people, technology, and measurable business results. Hosted by Gregorio Uglioni—global transformation leader, keynote speaker, and recognized authority in Customer Experience (CX)—each episode features insightful conversations with top executives, innovators, and changemakers.

podcasts.apple.com | Podcast | Gregorio Uglioni

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Cisco Podcast Network

The Cisco Podcast Network is a collective of podcasts from across Cisco spanning technology to culture and everything in between. Hear from Cisco customers, partners, and Cisco insiders on the topics that matter most to you. Email us with your feedback and suggestions. Discover your favorite playlists today!

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Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for slashing emissions, fast. Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, innovators, to unpack how they’re driving measurable climate action across industries, from energy and transport to supply chains, agriculture, and beyond.

Marsha Collier & Marc Cohen Techradio by Computer and Technology Radio / wsRadio

Computer and Technology Radio is a long-running consumer technology podcast hosted by Marsha Collier and Marc Cohen. Join us for fun and the latest in tech & tech news.

Convergence - The Signature Series | Podcast on Spotify Convergence – Signature Series Podcast

The lines between technology, business, and humanity are blurring. In a world of constant disruption, success is no longer about mastering one domain, but about navigating the pivotal intersections where they converge. Join us (Lauren Hawker Zafer and Faisal Hoque) for Convergence, the series that deconstructs the complex forces shaping our future.

CrimeScience

CrimeScience, a bi-weekly podcast by the Loss Prevention Research Council, aims to explore the science of crime prevention and the practical application of this science for loss prevention and asset protection practitioners and other professionals.

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Helen Yu is an accomplished and forward-thinking tech advisor that specializes in equipping start-ups to tackle any and all go-to-market challenges that lay before them. She’s the lead host of the CXO Spice Talk Podcast. Featuring the CXO Spice Talk Podcast, you’ll learn about emergent breakthroughs in AI, digital transformation, sustainability in tech, and successfully scaling your start-up!

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CXOTalk | Podcast on Spotify CXOTalk: Leadership, AI, and the Digital Economy

In-depth conversations on technology and business with senior leaders from top global companies. Hosted by industry analyst Michael Krigsman.

Cybersecurity Insights - YouTube Cybersecurity Insights with Matthew Rosenquist

Cybersecurity impacts everyone connected to the digital world! Every technology, device, and online service society embraces, brings risk. Matthew Rosenquist is a veteran Cybersecurity Strategist and CISO who has spent over 30 years evaluating the risks, challenges, and opportunities to advise academia, businesses, and governments around the world on emerging threats and industry best practices.

Shira Rubinoff - YouTube Cybersphere

Shira Rubinoff is a recognized cybersecurity executive, cybersecurity & blockchain advisor, global keynote speaker and influencer, who has built two cybersecurity product companies, and led multiple women-in-technology efforts. She currently serves as President of the NYC-based technology incubator, Prime Tech Partners & the social-media-security firm, SecureMySocial. She also serves on several boards.

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Developing The Leader Within Podcast

Hello and welcome to Developing The Leader Within Podcast, an award-winning podcast where I interview the top players in the leadership arena and we dissect leadership, management, and career development from all angles. My name is Enrique Acosta Gonzalez and I use my more than twenty years of experience in leadership development to dig deep into complex issues and bring you the answers you were looking for.

Digital HR Leaders with David Green | Podcast on Spotify Digital HR Leaders with David Green

In this series, David Green will be speaking to a range of senior HR leaders who are pushing a data-driven and digital HR agenda. There is an increasing need for HR professionals to become more digitally and numerically literate – to acquire the skills necessary to process, produce and leverage digital information to create business value. 
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Dinis Guarda – citiesabc openbusinesscouncil Youtube Podcast Series is a fast growing Thought leadership channel focused on profiling global leading inspiring people, leaders, CEOs, authors, technologists, academics. We highlight the ideas, products, inventions, software, books & solutions to the multiple challenges / opportunities we face in our cities / nations with the advent of Society 5.0, digital transformation, 4IR, AI, Blockchain, Fintech IoT, disruptive tech.

Introducing the Disambiguation Podcast — Arion Research LLC
Host Michael Fauscette of Arion Research; a leading technology analyst, tech startup advisor, consultant, board member, and storyteller; and his guests “remove the confusion around” artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and business automation by looking at the business solutions available today to improve business outcomes and gain competitive advantage.

To lighten the dark corners of compliance, hosts Kayne and Tom as share with you Hyperproof’s journey to becoming FedRAMP moderate, an overall roadmap to achieve FedRAMP compliance in a year, and the tips and tricks they learn along the way. As if compliance isn’t fun enough, the hosts also try out a new beer each episode and rate it on a scale from 1-10.

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In this podcast, hosts Seth Earley & Chris Featherstone invite a broad array of thought leaders and practitioners to talk about what’s possible in artificial intelligence as well as what is practical in the space as we move toward a world where AI is embedded in all aspects of our personal and professional lives. They explore what’s emerging in technology, data science, and enterprise applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning and how to get from early-stage AI projects to fully mature applications.

Education NewsCast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Education NewsCast

The podcast on news, trends, basics on the topics of further education, training, corporate learning, new work. The Education Podcast reports on experiences in personnel development in companies, public institutions and occasionally also specifically with SAP training.

How do we do this customer experience thing anyway? Join award-winning customer experience (CX) expert Jeannie Walters as she answers real questions from overwhelmed leaders! Let’s turn ideas into ACTION! From company culture to employee experience (EX) to customer service, Jeannie wants to help you demystify the process for enriching the customer experience.

Flipp The Script is a youth-led podcast series focussing on the modern challenges of digital wellbeing. It’s an engaging and educational podcast channel where our Digital Rebels (our youth advisors aged 14-25) interview experts on a range of topics, from digital health, screen time balance, creating healthier phone habits, and the latest trends in technology and their impact on young people.

Follow the Brand TV, hosted by Grant McGaugh, brings you exclusive insights into leadership and personal branding, drawing from top executives and industry leaders. Inspired by successful content such as Simon Sinek’s TED Talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which has over 50 million views, and the Wharton Leadership Lectures, which consistently surpass 100K views, this channel dives deep into branding strategies and leadership lessons.


Foresight Radio – A podcast rethinking the future of how we live, work, and play.
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GO! Reboot Your Life

Welcome to “Go! Reboot Your Life,” the podcast. In each episode we will dive into the courageous realm of vulnerability and resilience. Join us as we explore real stories of individuals who have embraced the mission to reboot their lives, applying innovative strategies to overcome challenges and create lasting impact.

Growth Hacking Culture | a podcast by Ivan Palomino Growth Hacking Culture

The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.

Growth Igniters Radio

Join global keynote speaker, author, and business leadership advisor Pamela S. (“Pam”) Harper, Founding Partner and CEO of Business Advancement Inc., and her business partner/husband D. Scott (“Scott”) Harper, a global innovation advisor, for thought-provoking conversations with visionary leaders who are changing the face of business.

Human Capital Leadership - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Human Capital Leadership

Maximize your personal and #OrganizationalPotential with the Human Capital Leadership podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Leadership, #HR, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement.

Ideaverse - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Ideaverse

Welcome to Ideaverse podcast, your key to digital transformation, hosted by Mark Durham and powered by HCLSoftware. Each week, engage with industry experts and professionals, sharing experiences and insights on IT modernization, software development, and more. Whether an IT professional, software developer, business leader, or digital enthusiast, Ideaverse offers thought-provoking topics and inspiration for your digital journey. Tune in and embark on the future of digital innovation!

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Leadership Powered by Common Sense - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Leadership Powered by Common Sense

Join us as Master Coach, business advisor and 5x entrepreneur Doug Thorpe interviews guests who are ready to share their insights, tips, and hacks to give YOU the edge in your business or with your team.

Let’s Humanize The Workplace!

This live broadcast series is sparked by the conversations people had with Vivian Acquah CDE® , that they are missing the human factor in the workplace. As a workplace wellness advocate, supports companies, managers with creating thriving workplaces.

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Listen to Let's Talk Supply Chain podcast | Deezer Let’s Talk Supply Chain

My Name is Sarah Barnes-Humphrey and this is Let’s Talk Supply Chain where I interview the top Supply Chain professionals in the industry. You will learn about best practices, changes in the industry and Hot Topics surrounding Supply Chain.

Leveraging Thought Leadership

Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight.

Life Science Success Life Science Success

On this podcast, you’ll find interviews with high-performing successful individuals in Life Sciences. On a weekly basis, we cover their proven methods, principles, strategies, and mindsets to implement new technologies that scale to meet the needs of people in our world.

Lights On Data Show | Podcast on Spotify Lights On Data Show

Each episode puts the lights on various data topics with renowned industry experts. We cover the following topics in a fun and informative interview format: data science, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualization, data storytelling, data governance, data management, data quality, data strategy, and much more.

M&A Science

M&A Science, hosted by Kison Patel (Founder & CEO of DealRoom), is your go-to podcast for mastering the art of mergers and acquisitions. Each week, Kison and his expert guests from leading brands like Xerox, FastLap, and Cisco dig deep into real-world M&A strategies, offering actionable insights to optimize your M&A practice.

Making change easy

Welcome to “Making Change Easy”, the podcast for change heroes who want to carry out change processes in companies in a people-centered and needs-oriented way.

Innovation doesn’t just happen. It’s not like the cartoons – a lightbulb flashes on above someone’s head and that’s it. No – it’s a journey and we need to understand how best to prepare for that journey, whatever kind of value we are trying to create. This podcast is about some useful lessons we might take on board to help develop our capabilities.

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Moor Insights & Strategy is a top-ranked, technology analyst and advisory firm. The markets we address span the the Internet of Things (IoT), client computing, cloud, the software-defined datacenter and semiconductors.

Mika Tienhaara's See Beyond Show | Podcast on Spotify Mika Tienhaara’s See Beyond Show

Business, Technology, Innovation, Startups – I invite people to bring their own expertise and profound knowledge to the audience.

Mindful Paths

Join hosts Nick Day and Hari Kalymnios on a transformative journey in “Mindful Paths,” where the mind’s immense power unfolds to shape a fulfilling, mindful life. This podcast is your guide to mastering your mindset and achieving your goals.

Netzpalaver Podcasts | Podcast on Spotify Netzpalaver Podcasts

Interviews mit führenden Persönlichkeiten und Experten der IT-, Security- und Telekommunikations-Industrie zu den Themen #Cloud, #Datacenter, #Sicherheit #Infrastruktur und #Telekommunikation sowie #disruptive Technologien.

Next Future Today - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Next Future Today

In this podcast series (audio and video), I hunt for people doing smart things across all industries, around the world, pulling both mainstream and somewhat obscure techniques out to share with people who aren’t quite as obsessed as I am in expanding my brand of Pragmatic Futurism.
One Amazing Thing With Greg Kihlström™ - The Agile Brand Guide One Amazing Thing With Greg Kihlström

From the creators and host of the award-winning The Agile Brand™ with Greg Kihlström podcast, comes One Amazing Thing with Greg Kihlström, a show that puts the spotlight on the latest and greatest MarTech products and platforms by showcasing one feature that makes them… amazing.

One World in a New World - Apocalyptic Chats | Podcast on Spotify One World in a New World – Apocalyptic Chats

“One World in a New World” series delves into diverse conversations with business leaders, visionary thinkers, spiritual leaders, scientists, and agents of change, exploring themes of global harmony, leadership, spiritual growth, and transformative change.

Partnering Leadership Podcasts | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership

Partnering Leadership is a top global podcast designed to help CEOs and senior leaders navigate the complexities of leadership, strategy, culture, and innovation. Hosted by Mahan Tavakoli—a seasoned leadership advisor with over 25 years of experience and recognized as a top thought leader in management—the podcast brings you real-world insights and practical advice to drive meaningful results.

PASSIONAIRE Magazine The Podcast

The podcast for the enthusiastic entrepreneur. Every week, we bring you inspiring stories, practical tips, and valuable insights from successful entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact in the world. Whether you are just starting out or looking to scale your business, PASSIONEER Magazine The Podcast will help you achieve your goals with more clarity, confidence, and creativity.

Peggy Smedley Show | Podcast on Spotify Peggy Smedley Show

oT, AI, the Future of Work—if it’s revolutionizing industries, Peggy’s talking about it. Each week on The Peggy Smedley Show, she delivers cutting-edge perspectives from top experts, keeping 150,000+ listeners ahead of the curve.

Welcome to SkyeTeam’s People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing.

Projectified | Podcast on Spotify
Projectified is your guide to the future of project management. Created by Project Management Institute, this podcast is for people who lead strategic initiatives and collaborate on teams to deliver value to their organizations. It features dynamic thought leaders and practitioners who share their real-world experiences and expertise to inform, inspire and prepare you for success.
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Radar - by nexxworks | Podcast on Spotify

Every month, ‘Radar – by nexxworks’ brings you the latest developments in business, technology and everything related to innovation. Nexxworks helps organizations kickstart their innovation with our many open and tailor-made programs. Our thought-leading collective of international keynote speakers is the beating heart of our network.

Reimagining You : A Personal Branding podcast by Dr. Elie Daher - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗿 — the podcast and video series dedicated to helping executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals move beyond job titles to build powerful personal brands and lasting influence. Each episode features conversations with global thought leaders, disruptors, and visionaries who share their journeys of reinvention, brand building, and purpose-driven success.

Remarkable Retail

Join me and my co-host Michael LeBlanc, Producer & Host of The Voice of Retail podcast, The Food Professor podcast and the Conversation with CommerceNext podcast as we explore the evolution of modern retail. Along with special guests, including top retailers and industry thought leaders, we’ll explore the latest events within the retail industry and beyond for a lively and interactive journey to Remarkable Retail.

Resilient Supply Chain | Podcast on Spotify Resilient Supply Chain

The Resilient Supply Chain Podcast is where global leaders tackle the future of supply chains, and how to make them stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. Hosted by Tom Raftery, technology evangelist, sustainability thought-leader, and former SAP Global VP, the show features C-suite executives, founders, and innovators from across the world’s most influential companies.

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RHEMINISCING is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Dr. Tony Rhem, a globally recognized expert in AI, Knowledge Management, and ethical tech innovation. Through strategic reflection and future-forward insight, this podcast examines the transformative journey of artificial intelligence from its early roots in expert systems and neural networks, to today’s generative powerhouses and tomorrow’s agentic systems.

SaugaTalks

Welcome to SaugaTalks – Your Gateway to Tech Innovation! At SaugaTalks, we explore the latest technology trends shaping our world. Hosted by Irene Lyakovetsky, our channel features insightful conversations with leading experts, visionary entrepreneurs, and industry thought leaders.

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The Soulful CXO show is hosted by Dr. Rebecca Wynn, a renowned CISO and cybersecurity expert. The podcast focuses on the intersection of technology, business, and humanity, exploring how these three areas impact each other. Dr. Wynn interviews guests, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts in various fields, to share insights and experiences on cybersecurity, risk management, and leadership.

Superstar Communicator podcast | Podcast on Spotify Superstar Communicator podcast

Do you want to be a great speaking communicator? To really engage with your audience? With your customers, your colleagues and prospects? Be more visible and make an impact when you speak? This great show has interviews with business leaders, who share their top tips. Hosted by award winning international communications expert Susan Heaton-Wright and composer Nick Simon. They also shares masterclasses on a range of speaking and communication topics. No longer be afraid to speak: go for it instead.

Supply Chain Now | Podcast on Spotify Supply Chain Now

Discover why Supply Chain Now is the #1 Voice of Supply Chain. Our hosts comprised of seasoned industry-leaders, practitioners, and solution providers address the industry’s challenges, trends, and innovations for our global audience. With engaging, informative, and on-trend content, our podcasts, livestreams, and webinars bridge expertise and entertainment, empowering supply chain professionals to elevate their businesses. Listen, watch, and subscribe to the #1 Supply Chain Podcast on Apple Podcasts, ranked in the Top 1% of all Global Podcasts!

Thats Audacious

The Audacious Agency shares Audacious, entrepreneurs’ stories of challenge and success. Insight, inspiration and motivation, tips, tools and quick-fire questions packed into 20 minutes to share what it takes to stand out, be seen and noticed.

The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström®: Expert Mode Marketing Technology, AI, & CX - Podcast - Apple Podcasts The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlstrom

Expert mode marketing technology, AI, and CX insights from top brands and Martech platforms fill every episode, focusing on what leaders need to know to build customer lifetime value and long-term business value. The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström® features executives and thought leaders from top brands and tech platforms discussing the industry’s trends, like AI adoption, first-party data strategies, artificial intelligence in the consumer journey, consumer data privacy, omnichannel customer experience, and more.

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The AI with Maribel Lopez podcast interviews leading thinkers, experts and innovators on the latest trends in Artificial intelligence areas such as agentic AI, generative AI, AI security, AI ethics and governance. Maribel Lopez is a technology industry analyst, keynote speaker and founder of the Data For Betterment Foundation and Lopez Research. The podcast shares advice, strategies and techniques on how to use AI solutions such as conversational AI, computer vision and automation to make businesses more efficient. New episodes are released every week on Wednesdays.

The Automotive Leaders Podcast

Prepare yourself, your team, and your business for the future of automotive. We are all evolving the products we make, have you thought about the leadership model to get us there?In-depth interviews with leaders, authors, and thought leaders, provide the insights you need. This podcast is brought to you by Gravitas Detroit.

The Business of Government Hour | Podcast on Spotify The Business of Government Hour

The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. The show explores topics such as leadership, management, technology, innovation, public service, as well as the mission of government in the 21st century.

The Business Strategist With Adam Strong

“The Business Strategist” is the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners looking to scale, grow, and exit their businesses successfully. Hosted by Adam Strong, an award-winning strategist with over 30 years of industry experience and three times best selling author.

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Your hosts, Tom Meehan, CIO and CISO at CONTROLTEK and Shaun Ferrari, Global Cash Product Director at Currency Research share the latest information on the issues affecting the world of cash today.\n\nFeaturing interviews with top industry experts and thought leaders, you’ll have a close look at trends, strategies, and technology influencing the world of cash.

Podcast | Catherine B. Roy The Catherine B. Roy Show

Welcome to The Catherine B. Roy Show, business and personal growth podcast exploring what it truly means to turn your passion into profitable business and providing practical steps on how to do what you love and make your dream life and business flourish. This is a show filled with inspiration, positivity, practical tools and tips.

The CollabTalk Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

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A technology-focused podcast exploring the business value and practical application of the latest advances in collaboration, productivity, artificial intelligence, and social network science.

The Cyber Security Transformation Podcast | Podcast on Spotify The Cyber Security Transformation Podcast

JC Gaillard and his guests share their views on both the interesting cybersecurity news stories of the week and their own experiences. Now entering its second series with a stronger focus on cyber security governance and related board-level matters.

The Digital Analyst - YouTube The Digital Analyst

Where AI makes sense, and digital dominance begins. John Santaferraro talks with leaders in the AI space to help make sense of AI in business and beyond.

The Drop In CEO clips - Omny.fm The Drop In CEO

Join me, Deborah Coviello, each week as I connect you with CEO’s and industry leaders who are doing the work of transforming their businesses from the inside out. Learn how to be an inspirational leader, take control of your career, and build a strong foundation of purpose.

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The Failure Gap | Podcast on Spotify The Failure Gap

The Future of ERP - Podcast - Apple Podcasts The Future of ERP

The Future of ERP podcast is a show hosted by thought leader and evangelist Richard Howells, and marketer and blogger in the area of ERP and Supply Chain, Oyku Ilgar. They discuss hot topics, best practices, and the latest innovations to drive innovative industry-specific business models and build sustainability directly into your business. The show features interviews with experts from the world of ERP and finance and addresses the issues of the day across the business world.

The Global Sales Leader podcast hosted by - Jasoncooper.io, The Sales Relationship Coach The Global Sales Leader Podcast

The Global Sales Leader Podcast hosted by Jason Cooper brings you insightful conversations with today’s top sales leaders. Explore sales, leadership, business, coaching, tech, and the mind as we uncover what it takes to succeed in today’s fast-changing.

The HR L&D Podcast

Discover the future of HR with The HR L&D Podcast! Get ready for actionable advice, innovative strategies, and transformative HR insights from top human resources industry leaders. The podcast features interviews with top HR leaders shaping the people industry’s future. Through agile, innovative, and strategic insights, the podcast offers listeners the capabilities, skills, and knowledge necessary to execute their HR goals.

Intelligent World | LinkedIn The Intelligent World

The world is rapidly changing thanks to digital technologies. Businesses are transforming along with it. My name is Ronald Van Loon and I would like to invite you to join me on a journey through the intelligent world and have a deeper look into technological development that is shaping a world and transforming business.

The Intuitive Customer - Improve Your Customer Experience To Gain Growth The Intuitive Customer Podcast

We believe you should laugh and learn! ‘The Intuitive Customer’ podcast achieves this. Hosted by Colin Shaw, recognized as a global influencer on Customers, and Prof. Ryan Hamilton, Emory University discusses how you can improve your Customer Experience and gain growth.

The IoT Show - Podcast - Apple Podcasts The IoT Show

A series of technical interviews about the Internet of Things and more.

The Leadership Code - Podcast - Apple Podcasts The Leadership Code

Welcome to The Leadership Code, a podcast that explores the principles behind exceptional leadership with a focus on helping leaders grow, thrive, and lead effectively in today’s dynamic world. Each episode is packed with key principles, actionable strategies, and insights from thought leaders and industry experts to help you unlock your leadership potential. Whether you are navigating a team, driving organizational change, or simply looking to grow as a leader, The Leadership Code Podcast is here to guide you along your journey.

The Payroll Podcast

Elevate your payroll game with The Payroll Podcast! As the first podcast exclusively for the UK and global payroll community, join host Nick Day for cutting-edge discussions with experts. Dive into complex topics like international legislation, technology, systems, leadership, compliance, payroll recruitment, career advancement and more!

The Procurement 6

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday morning at 6am US Eastern Time. Presented by a member of the Art of Procurement team, each episode will have 6 short segments that summarize this week in procurement. Segments will range from procurement tips to podcast summaries, from details of events to news or overviews of blog posts that have captured our attention this week.

The Ravit Show | Podcast on Spotify The Ravit Show

The Ravit Show aims to interview interesting guests, panels, companies and help the community to gain valuable insights and trends in the Data Science and AI space! The show has CEOs, CTOs, Professors, Tech Authors, Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Analysts and many more from the industry and academia side.

The Remarkable SaaS Podcast | Podcast on Spotify The Remarkable SaaS Podcast

The Remarkable SaaS Podcast features unfiltered conversations with SaaS founders navigating the real challenges of building software that matters. Hosted by Ton Dobbe, author of The Remarkable Effect, each episode zooms in on one of the 10 traits that define remarkable software companies—like offering something truly valuable and desirable, and aiming to be different, not just better.

The Retail Razor Show

Retail is transforming faster than ever, but there’s a lot of noise out there – especially with retail technology! The Retail Razor Show hosts, Ricardo Belmar & Casey Golden, help you cut through the clutter in retail and retailtech so you’ll know how to stay sharp in the world of commerce!

The Sales Accelerator

Welcome to The Sales Accelerator — the podcast where the future of sales comes to life. Each week, we dive deep into how AI, autonomous agents, and cutting-edge technology are transforming the way we sell, connect, and grow. Hosted by AI and sales innovation leader Tim Cortinovis, this show brings you the latest news, insights, and strategies that top sales teams are using to stay ahead of the curve.

The Shift Code - Podcast - Apple Podcasts The Shift Code Podcast

The retail market is experiencing great disruption – from increased customer expectations, fierce competition and tough trading environments over multiple channels. Every week, join me, Oliver Banks, a retail transformation specialist, to get a bag full of insight, inspiration and ideas to kick start your performance.

The So What from BCG | Podcast on Spotify The So What from BCG

This Boston Consulting Group podcast series looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal—the so what—is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow.

The Sourcing Hero Podcast

Together, Una and Art of Procurement are excited to bring you epic stories of beating the odds and rising up in procurement. Hear from leading sourcing and supply chain professionals as they share expert insight and tales of business heroism, all in the name of creating exceptional value within procurement.

SCMDOJO - YouTube The Supply Chain Show

The Supply Chain Show™, hosted by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, brings you inside the minds of global supply chain, logistics, and procurement leaders who are transforming how businesses operate. Each episode dives deep into real-world strategies, digital innovations, and best practices shaping modern supply chains — from AI and automation to resilience, sustainability, and talent development.

The Thoughtful Leader

A podcast all about thought leadership and thoughtful leadership!
The Unlock Moment

My name’s Dr Gary Crotaz and I’m a coach and author of ‘The IDEA Mindset’, a book about how to figure out what you want and how to get it. In this podcast, I’ll be meeting and learning about people who have accomplished great things or brought about significant change in their life. And you’ll be meeting them with me! We’ll be finding out what inspired them, how they got through the hard times and what they learned along the way that they can share with you.

The Virtual Campfire's Podcast | Podcast on Spotify The Virtual Campfire’s Podcast

The campfire. school, church, and watercooler all-in-one. It’s the earliest form of community; Sitting around a campfire and sharing stories. For generations, it was used to build trust, share knowledge, and inspire others. Welcome to the Virtual Campfire – I’m Tony Martignetti, the Inspired Coach. Here I’ll share powerful lessons learned from leaders in their transformation journey.

TimTalk with Timothy Hughes

#TimTalk is a podcast for people that believe that “everyday is a school day”, it’s for the curious and for people with a growth mindset. We do a deal with the audience where we will find interesting people and interview them for 20 minutes, during that time I guarantee you will learn something new. It could be about sales, marketing, leadership, future of work, wellness and tech. It’s not technical, but you will walk away from your investment in time, knowing more than when you went in. I cannot promise you will be a better person, but maybe, just maybe you will.
TrustedAI

Advising C-Levels, AI Product creators and Investors on managing AI Cybersecurity, Privacy, Ethics, Accountability Risks to achieve intended outcomes – Safe, Secure, Trustworthy AI. AI is no longer just a technological upgrade but a transformative business strategy that requires robust governance, clear ethical guidelines, and a culture of transparency to succeed.

English language Visionary Marketing Podcasts | Podcast on Spotify Visionary Marketing Podcasts

Visionary Marketing Podcasts in English. We interview experts in various areas of Marketing and innovation to enhance our articles with multimedia soundbites.
WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation

WBSRocks podcast features in-depth conversations on ERP, digital transformation, manufacturing, supply chain, eCommerce, and industry 4.0. The purpose of the show is to help CFOs, COOs, CEOs, and business owners with their daily operational and financial growth challenges by taking a deep dive into business cases and processes, technology strategy and architecture, transformation initiatives, and business models. The show also offers an independent analysis of technology trends, various ERP vendors and solutions, and enterprise software mergers and acquisitions.

What are you doing? With Amb. Terry

“What are you doing?” is an enlightening interview series hosted by Ambassador Terry Earthwind Nichols, Chairman of Evolutionary Healer.

What Just Happened | Podcast on Spotify

Christine Russo, host of What Just Happened, brings a wealth of experience and insight into the retail and fashion industry, making her conversations dynamic and deeply informed. With her background and her keen understanding of the retail ecosystem Join Christine Russo, host of exclusive CEO interviews and Roundtables, with leaders, founders and executives in the startup and technology space working with commerce, retailers and brands.

What's Next! With Tiffani Bova podcast What’s Next! with Tiffani Bova

Welcome to the What’s Next! Podcast. I’ve met so many brilliant people as I traveled the globe and have had some fascinating conversations that I’ve wished had been recorded so I could share them with you – this podcast was a way for me recreate those moments and let you in on some fantastic insights. My current conversations center around one objective: what’s next for companies and individuals as they look to innovate and grow. I hope these conversations inspire you as much as they have inspired me.

What’s the BUZZ? — AI in Business

“What’s the 𝘽𝙐𝙕𝙕?” is a bi-weekly live format where leaders and hands-on practitioners in the field of artificial intelligence, generative AI, and automation share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully turned hype into outcome.

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Thinkers360 Predictions Series – 2026 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence https://www.thinkers360.com/thinkers360-predictions-series-2026-predictions-for-artificial-intelligence/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:27:11 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11528 2026 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence Thinkers360 2026 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence are member-sourced from our opt-in B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community with 100M+ followers on social media combined. The 2026 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence are part of a series to provide actionable insights for business and technology executives. Brands, Organizations & Startups: Sign up…

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2026 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence

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We asked a selection of Thinkers360 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers about their predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2026.

 

Turning Principles into Practice: How Responsible AI Will Power Performance in 2026

For years, Responsible AI (RAI) has been the boardroom buzzword  long on talk, but short on traction. According to PwC’s latest RAI survey, while 60% of executives see AI as a catalyst for ROI and 55% credit it with boosting innovation, nearly half of organizations still struggle to bridge the gap between high-level ethics and daily operations.

The year 2026 marks the end of this “experimentation era.” As we transition from simple assistants to agentic workflows where AI systems autonomously plan and execute complex tasks the stakes have never been higher. The good news? The technology required to govern these systems is finally catching up. From automated red teaming to AI-enabled monitoring, the tools for continuous oversight are now within reach.

However, success in 2026 isn’t just about the software; it’s about a structural shift in leadership and architecture. To move beyond “check-the-box” compliance, organizations must integrate accountability and human-centric wisdom directly into their digital DNA. In this post, we’ve gathered insights from leading Thinkers360 experts to explore how 2026 will redefine the intersection of performance, trust, and autonomy.


2026 AI Predictions: Summary of Key Insights

Before diving into the detailed forecasts, here is a snapshot of how our featured experts see the landscape shifting in 2026:

  • Jennifer Kosar (PwC US): Predicts 2026 will be the “operationalization year” for Responsible AI, where automated tools like deepfake detection and continuous auditing turn governance into a performance driver.

  • William McKnight (McKnight Consulting Group): Foresees an end to purely “bottom-up” AI development, as organizations demand a more strategic, top-down architectural focus to handle enterprise complexity.

  • Tim Canonico (PwC US): Highlights the shift in Managed Services from exploring agent-based pilots to fully operationalizing “agent-native” delivery for scaling complex operations.

  • Indira Bunic (EmpowerU): Envisions the evolution from “smart AI” to “wise AI,” where systems are designed to consider context, human values, and long-term societal impact.

  • Grant McGaugh (5 STAR BDM LLC): Forecasts that Agentic AI will become the “Digital COO” for small businesses, autonomously handling up to 60% of administrative and sales workflows.

  • Terryel Hu, Ph.D. (Insight Bay): Expects a massive investment in the “governance space” as leaders move beyond pilots and seek to manage cross-functional teams with diverse technical skills.

  • James Castle (Terranova Aerospace): Warns of an intensifying “Quantum Conflict” where AI-driven warfare and deepfakes force international coalitions to create the first binding treaties for AI weaponization.

  • Tim Cortinovis (Future Sales Society): Predicts a “steep increase” in AI search share that will decimate traditional web traffic, forcing brands to compete for the 2–3 slots surfaced by AI answers.

  • Frank Morales (The Boeing Company): Anticipates a shift to “Modular Hybrid AGI Architectures” in safety-critical fields, embedding ethical constraint layers to ground AI reasoning in real-world physics.

  • Anthony J. (Tony) Rhem (A.J. Rhem & Associates): Argues that traditional “human-in-the-loop” policies won’t scale with agentic speed, forcing governance to be embedded directly into the code as a “first-class runtime component.”

 

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Turning Principles into Practice: How Responsible AI Will Power Performance in 2026

For years, Responsible AI (RAI) has been the boardroom buzzword, with plenty of talk but limited traction. In PwC’s latest RAI survey, 60% of executives said it boosts ROI and efficiency, and 55% reported better customer experience and innovation—yet nearly half admitted that turning RAI principles into real operational processes has been a challenge.

2026 could be the year that changes. As agentic workflows take hold and AI systems handle more human tasks, companies will need governance models that can keep up. The good news is that technology is starting to deliver what RAI needs: automated red teaming, deepfake detection, and AI-enabled monitoring tools are just a few of the solutions that make continuous auditing and oversight more achievable than ever.

But the tools alone aren’t enough. To make RAI effective, organizations need the right mix of upskilling, clear accountability, smarter risk tiering, and documentation that keeps humans in the loop. When those elements align, RAI stops being a check-the-box compliance exercise and becomes a driver of performance fueling innovation, reducing delays, and building trust.

Jennifer Kosar, AI Assurance Leader at PwC US

 

Need for Top-Down Architecture

A lack of architectural focus (100% bottoms-up development) will not be tolerated in the future, as AI demands at least a partial strategic, top-down approach.

William McKnight, McKnight Consulting Group

 

AI agents move beyond pilots and become integrated into core workflows in Managed Services

Given the nature of managed services work—continuously monitoring environments, handling issues, processing and analyzing transactions, and sustaining complex operations at scale – agentic technology creates material opportunities for disruption. Over the past 18 months, the industry has invested heavily in defining agent-based use cases such as triaging incidents, resolving tickets, and orchestrating workflows. This period has been exploratory by necessity, focused on understanding where agents add value, where human judgment remains essential, and how trust, governance, and control must be built in. By 2026, that foundational work will pay off as agent-native services delivery becomes operationalized rather than theoretical.

Tim Canonico, Managed Services Leader, PwC US

 

The Great AI Evolution: From Demonstrations to Wisdom-Embedded Intelligence in 2026

2026 year will be the time that AI moves from amazing demonstrations to integrated wisdom – where artificial intelligence systems are created with enlightened leadership embedded in their design. The game-changing technology will be AI that doesn’t just query data, but considers context, values and the long-term impact of its proposed actions and recommendations. They will find that the most effective models for AI deployment are those championed by leaders who appreciate both technological potential and human consciousness. This shift from “smart AI” to “wise AI” will require a new kind of leadership capable of guiding both human and artificial intelligence toward shared flourishing.

Indira Bunic, EmpowerU Ignite Your Leadership Journey

 

Agentic AI Becomes the New COO for Small Businesses

By 2027, Agentic AI systems will operate as autonomous business operators—handling 60% of administrative, sales, marketing, and customer service workflows for small businesses. These systems won’t just automate tasks; they will reason, plan, execute, and optimize daily operations, becoming the de facto “always-on digital COO.” Small businesses that adopt agentic workflows will grow 2–3x faster than those relying solely on traditional automation.

Grant McGaugh, 5 STAR BDM LLC

 

The Focus on AI Will Shift Towards Governance

AI adoption continues to expand, but integration remains a major challenge to leaders. As they move beyond the pilot test, they may be asking, “What does success actually look like?” and “What tangible outcomes are we achieving from this?” They will become clearer about where AI drives value where it does not. We will also see newer ways of managing teams working on AI. Some companies already have employees with the technical skills to build AI solutions, but the process will be difficult to manage. These teams often bring together talent who have never worked closely before. I expect that companies will invest a lot more in the governance space.

Terryel Hu, Ph.D., Insight Bay

 

Quantum Conflict 2026: The Rise of AI-Driven Warfare and Global Vulnerability

By 2026, the weaponization of AI will intensify as autonomous systems become deeply embedded in both military and cyber operations, erasing the boundary between defense and offense. Nation-states and rogue actors will exploit AI-driven misinformation, leveraging deepfakes and synthetic media to erode public trust and manipulate global narratives. Surveillance and predictive policing technologies will be turned against civilian populations, sparking serious ethical and human rights debates. Quantum-enhanced AI will emerge in defense prototypes, accelerating threat detection while exposing new cybersecurity vulnerabilities. AI-powered drone swarms and unmanned combat systems will disrupt conventional warfare strategies, prompting a re-evaluation of global deterrence models. In response, international coalitions will advocate for the first binding treaty to regulate AI weaponization and autonomous decision-making in conflict zones.

 James Castle, Terranova Aerospace and Defense Group, Security and Defense Division

 

The New Web Speaks in Answers, Not Pages

In the next 12 months AI search will have a steep increase in search share globally. People are experiencing how convenient AI search is, and switch over from classical search. Traffic on media pages will decline tremendously. The challenge for suppliers is, that AI search often includes not 10 but rather 2-3 suppliers and products.

Tim Cortinovis, Future Sales Society

 

Agentic AI Systems / Advanced Machine Intelligence (AMI)

By 2026, the industry standard for deploying AI in safety-critical domains (such as medical diagnosis and autonomous operations) will shift from single-model LLMs to Modular Hybrid AGI Architectures. This shift will be driven by the non-negotiable need for verifiable safety, forcing systems to incorporate explicit Ethical & Safety Constraint Layers and Validation Agents to ensure decisions adhere to regulatory or clinical ground truth. The use of integrated Analog-Digital Integration Layers will allow these systems to effectively ground abstract reasoning with real-world physics and sensory data, thereby validating the shift toward LeCun’s vision for Advanced Machine Intelligence.

FRANK MORALES, The Boeing Company

 

Agentic AI Forces Policy to Become Code

Agentic AI systems decide, act, coordinate, and execute across systems. Once agents are autonomous, traditional governance artifacts, policies, guidelines, standards, and ethics will collapse under real-time decision velocity. In practice, Human-in-the-loop governance does not scale. This reality will force a structural shift: governance must become executable, embedded into the Agentic AI framework. Agentic AI frameworks (AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, OpenAI Swarm-style orchestration, etc.) already rely on planners, routers, memory, and tool invocation layers. My prediction for 2026 is that policy will naturally become another first-class runtime component, not an external control, and will be an expectation of Agent implementation

Anthony J. (Tony) Rhem, A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc.

 

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Thought Leader and Influencer Interview with Roger Spitz, President, Techistential & Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute https://www.thinkers360.com/thought-leader-and-influencer-interview-with-roger-spitz-president-techistential-chair-disruptive-futures-institute/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:17:21 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11488 At a Glance Roger Spitz, President, Techistential & Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute Focus Areas: AI, Business Strategy, Management, Leadership Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Roger Spitz Social Media: LinkedIn | X Bestselling Book: “Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World”, CNN Interview: “Can AI Predict the Future?” Roger Spitz CNN Interview Highlighted…

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At a Glance

Roger Spitz, President, Techistential & Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute

Focus Areas: AI, Business Strategy, Management, Leadership

Thinkers360 In-Depth Profile & Portfolio: Roger Spitz

Social Media: LinkedIn | X

Bestselling Book: “Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World”,

CNN Interview: “Can AI Predict the Future?” Roger Spitz CNN Interview

Highlighted Content: Disruptive Futures Institute Names “Metaruptions” 2026 Word of the Year,  Foresight is Dead. Long Live Foresight. How Can Futurists Shape a Future Already Colliding with the Present?.

Thinkers360 Leaderboards: Thinkers360 Top Voices North America 2025Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Creativity 2025.

 

Thought Leader and Influencer Interview

Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work. In this edition, we speak with Roger Spitz, President of Techistential and Chair, Disruptive Futures Institute.

Roger, is an award-winning author, futurist speaker, and global authority on systemic disruption, the future of leadership, and strategic foresight. He advises CEOs, boards, and investors on navigating uncertainty, anticipating disruption, and creating sustainable value. A trusted advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network, Roger is also a leading voice on artificial intelligence, decision-making, and climate foresight. He is the author of five bestselling and award-winning books, including Disrupt With Impact, and is internationally recognized for shaping how organizations lead and thrive in an unpredictable world.

Roger is featured in Thinkers360 Top Voices North America 2025 and Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Creativity 2025, among other distinctions.

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Thinkers360: Could you please share some insights into your background and areas of expertise?

RS : My background sits at the intersection of investment banking and existential philosophy, which eventually led me toward strategic foresight. I spent two decades advising on strategic transactions, including serving as Global Head of Technology M&A at BNP Paribas. Over that period, I worked on more than 50 transactions totaling $25 billion, launched the bank’s U.S. technology M&A practice in San Francisco, and helped establish its European Technology & Digital platform in London and Paris.

Although that career offered stability, I was increasingly drawn to questions rooted in complexity, agency, and contingency – ideas that have influenced me since studying Heidegger and Kierkegaard. These interests made the shift toward foresight feel natural.

Today my work centers on what I call Techistentialism, which explores the interplay between technology, complexity, and existential philosophy. I focus on artificial intelligence, systemic change, and how organizations navigate uncertainty. I serve as President of Techistential and Chair of the Disruptive Futures Institute, and I’ve written five books, including The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption and Disrupt With Impact. Much of my practice explores how organizations operate in an UN-VICE world: one that is UNknown, Volatile, Intersecting, Complex, and Exponential.

Thinkers360: What are your current responsibilities, and could you describe a typical day?

RS: My focus centers on building capacity for resilience and foresight. I lead the Disruptive Futures Institute, a global education platform and think tank focused on making future preparedness accessible. I also serve as a venture partner at Berkeley SkyDeck and Vektor Partners, working with founders and investors across AI and deep tech. In parallel, I contribute to the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network and the AI Global Alliance.

A “typical day” is hard to define, but most days involve moving between detail and context:

  • Scanning and Sensemaking: I look for weak signals rather than the loudest trends. This often involves reading widely, observing how developments in fields like BioTech and AI converge, and noticing shifts in geopolitics, geoeconomics, technological, and societal assumptions.
  • Advising and Teaching: I work with CEOs, boards, and investors on strategic decisions related to anticipating disruption and creating sustainable value, often drawing on the Disruptive Futures Institute’s AAA framework (Antifragile, Anticipatory, Agility).
  • Ecosystem Engagement: I regularly interact with academic groups, think tanks, and startups. This includes work with the DFI Nature & Climate Academy and ongoing research and writing collaborations.

Thinkers360: What is the most rewarding aspect of your current role?

RS: I love shaping systems and contributing to outcomes that cause a meaningful impact. My earlier career in banking was significant and purposeful, but foresight allows for a deeper alignment between philosophy and practice.

I’m particularly drawn to the “Inspiration” dimension of our 6 i’s framework (Intuition, Inspiration, Imagination, Improvisation, Invention, and Impossible). Inspiration often emerges at the intersections of disciplines, where we can turn foresight into tangible systems innovation.

A powerful example of this is my collaboration with LuxCS, Brazil’s first voluntary carbon market (VCM) certifier. Through the Disruptive Futures Institute and Techistential, I spent years working with LuxCS to transform the VCM landscape. We focused on improving both the perception and effectiveness of carbon offset programs by applying cultural, technical, and regulatory levers. While market growth was important, we fostered a commitment to conservation, performance, and quality assurance. This meant strengthening market integrity while democratizing access for everyone from local landowners to global buyers.

Thinkers360: How do you leverage the Thinkers360 platform to achieve your professional goals?

RS: Platforms like Thinkers360 support cross-pollination and expand access to ideas. I enjoy helping others develop foresight capabilities of their own, and I engage with the platform in several ways in that regard.

For instance, the Disruptive Futures Institute was built to be global and accessible, and Thinkers360 helps extend that reach. Innovation often comes from encountering different viewpoints, and the Thinkers360 ecosystem helps me connect with diverse thinkers.

Thinkers360 is one of the most respected B2B thought leadership platforms. It uses a patented algorithm to assess organizational influence based on original, research-backed outputs – including articles, talks, case studies, and frameworks – which allows leaders to showcase their work to interested organizations.

It is always an honour to be recognized by Thinkers360 for the originality of our frameworks, the practicality of our tools, and our deep interdisciplinary approach – blending strategy with systems thinking, complexity science, anticipatory leadership, design fiction, and Eastern philosophy.

             Editor’s Note: See Roger Spitz’s profile to work with him directly. 

Thinkers360: What are your preferences for collaborating with brands seeking to engage with you as a thought leader?

RS: I look for brand collaborations that are built on strategic alignment and shared values rather than on transactional goals. I work best with organizations that see disruption as continuous and that are willing to view business models as interconnected systems – particularly when addressing climate, energy, or broader transitions. Additionally, I value clarity, candor, and constructive disagreement. Healthy collaboration allows room for real debate.

I prefer partners who want to experiment and build systems that benefit from volatility rather than simply withstand it. How can we make an impact together despite – or thanks to – inevitable shocks?

If someone is seeking a linear forecast or a predetermined answer, the collaboration is unlikely to be productive. But if they’re willing to explore alternative futures and ask “why?”, “what if?”, and “so what?”, there is usually meaningful work to do together.

Thinkers360: What is your key piece of advice for aspiring thought leaders?

RS: Advice is becoming less replicable. Relying on experts and their advice is less helpful now than ever, and their helpfulness continues to decrease. We are not arguing for the systematic dismissal of expertise; rather, we can no longer delegate our decisions and rely on experts alone for all the answers. In the words of the Royal Society, nullius in verba (“take nobody’s word for it”).

In contrast to advice, our UN-VICE (UNknown, Volatile, Intersecting, Complex, Exponential.) is not a suggestion of behavior or a mandate. Instead, our UN-VICE is a way to decipher changing circumstances imaginatively. All advice should be carefully considered, combined with an emphasis on developing and trusting our own capabilities.

In our increasingly UN-VICE world, the value of recommendations is rapidly decreasing. Systemic disruption has devalued ad-vice; instead, we offer our best UN-VICE. Inspired by Richard Feynman, we must explore unanswered questions, rather than adhering to unquestionable answers.

Zen Master Suzuki Roshi said “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” Our UN-VICE draws from the three stages of the Japanese martial arts concept shuhari. In the first stage, shu, the student masters the established fundamentals. In the second stage, ha, the learner practices and experiments with novel approaches, guided by their own unique perspectives. In the third stage, ri, they break loose from confining rulebooks to adapt freely to any situation. Shuhari is a journey, a continuous process of learning, experimenting, and letting go.

 

Thinkers360: What are the main risks and opportunities associated with using AI in strategic decision-making?

RS: At the Disruptive Futures Institute, we frame AI in strategic decision-making through the concept of Techistentialism – the recognition that technological and existential conditions are inseparable. Just as existential philosophy emphasizes human agency, choice, and contingency, Techistentialism examines how these qualities are challenged by our increasingly autonomous technological systems. AI is no longer a neutral tool; it shapes outcomes and influences decisions, raising questions about whether humans retain the freedom to act and define their own essence in a rapidly evolving world.

AI offers opportunities to extend human capabilities – from revealing patterns at scale to accelerating drug discovery through “infinite” simulations. When integrated thoughtfully, it can support decision-making that is Anticipatory, Antifragile, and Agile (AAA), enabling organizations to connect short-term actions with long-term strategy while preserving human judgment and creativity. In this sense, AI becomes a partner in exploration, not a replacement for human agency.

At the same time, the risks are existential. Delegating prescriptive decisions to algorithms can erode human skills and judgment, leading to what we call “superstupidity” – a reliance on technology without understanding its limits or consequences. Errors in complex systems, misalignment, or poor data can cascade into irreversible outcomes, curtailing our ability to exercise choice and act meaningfully. The existential risk today is not that AI becomes superintelligent, but that humans begin to behave like idle machines, losing curiosity, critical thinking, and the capacity to engage with systemic complexity. Managing AI responsibly, therefore, requires preserving human oversight, nurturing ongoing learning, and maintaining the space for contingency, agile sense-making, and creative decision-making.

Thinkers360: You have mentioned that AI is effective in dealing with the “complicated,” but not with the “complex.” Could you elaborate on this distinction and its implications for applying AI in business?

RS: In the early stages of COVID-19, BlueDot, a Canadian company that uses natural language processing and machine learning to monitor the spread of diseases, detected the virus before the US Center for Disease Control.Neural networks trained to find first signs of breast cancer using large numbers of mammographic images proved effective for early and accurate detection. Companies scrape social media sites to detect emerging brands and competitors before they reach peak visibility. Geospatial analytics mine digital imagery to predict trends ranging from crop yields to construction rates of Chinese buildings.

AI already surpasses the human ability to detect trends. We see AI superiority in detection, collection, and interpretation at scale. This complicated domain involves linear environments where cause-and-effect relationships are understandable and expertise can solve the given problem using defined parameters.

The complex domain, however, is characterized by deep uncertainty, nonlinear dynamics, and interconnected feedback loops, where cause-and-effect can only be understood in retrospect. Patterns become increasingly hard to interpret, and critically, there is no instruction manual. Complex challenges – such as emerging technologies, climate change, geopolitical dynamics, and societal shifts – require emergent practices and a process of discovery.

In analyzing the evolution of machine involvement, one thing is clear: AI is playing a greater role at every stage of the decision-making process. AI is taking over areas that we previously thought were too important to entrust to machines.

This said, irrationality may be our edge. It may be that, because humans do not algorithmically calculate, that we are able to spontaneously tap into kinesthetic, emotional, or other decision-making modes. In this way, our irrationality and emotional decision-making could give us an edge over computers, especially in complex environments.

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Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on CRM 2025 https://www.thinkers360.com/top-50-global-thought-leaders-and-influencers-on-crm-2025/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:25:56 +0000 https://www.thinkers360.com/?p=11471 Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on CRM. Congratulations to all our influencers on CRM who participated!   Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on CRM 2025 2025 Annual Ranking   Find and work with the World’s Premier B2B Thought Leaders, Advisors, Analysts, Authors, Influencers &…

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Here’s the Thinkers360TM annual leaderboard for our top 50 global thought leaders, analysts and influencers on CRM. Congratulations to all our influencers on CRM who participated!

 

Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on CRM 2025

2025 Annual Ranking

 

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Rank Picture Thought Leader Info Thought Leader Score (Normalized)
1
Sam Gupta
ElevatIQ Inc
Contact Sam Gupta
Score: 100
2
Heverton Anunciacao, CSM
University of Consumer
Contact Heverton Anunciacao, CSM
Score: 52.07
3
gianfranco cuzziol
In Pursuit of The Trivial
Contact gianfranco cuzziol
Score: 43.70
4
Chenthil Eswaran
Aspire Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
Contact Chenthil Eswaran
Score: 40.35
5
Gill Walker
Opsis
Contact Gill Walker
Score: 37.65
6
Michael Fauscette
Arion Research LLC@mfauscette
Contact Michael Fauscette
Score: 36.24
7
Anup Gupta
LTIMindtree
Contact Anup Gupta
Score: 33.77
8
Natallia Catarina
GBC S.A. (Beam Wallet)
Contact Natallia Catarina
Score: 33.69
9
Pejman GOHARI
Contact Pejman GOHARI
Score: 33.04
10
J. Kelly Hoey
J Kelly Hoey
Contact J. Kelly Hoey
Score: 32.85
11
Duncan Chapple
Elisa
Contact Duncan Chapple
Score: 32.78
12
Adrian Swinscoe
Punk CX@adrianswinscoe
Contact Adrian Swinscoe
Score: 32.47
13
Edwin Best
The Best CRM & Cx
Contact Edwin Best
Score: 32.28
14
ANTONY WELFARE
Commercializing Blockchain Research Centre (CBRC)
Contact ANTONY WELFARE
Score: 32.28
15
Jukka Ala-Mutka
jukkaam.com
Contact Jukka Ala-Mutka
Score: 32.28
16
Akin Arikan
Contact Akin Arikan
Score: 32.28
17
Mike Sherman
Contact Mike Sherman
Score: 32.28
18
Rasmus Houlind
Contact Rasmus Houlind
Score: 32.28
19
Dr. Oleg Konovalov
VALUEKOD Ltd
Contact Dr. Oleg Konovalov
Score: 32.28
20
Dr. Anika Sharma, PhD.
LTIMindtree
Contact Dr. Anika Sharma, PhD.
Score: 31.79
21
Astrid van Dorst
CloudAnalysts
Contact Astrid van Dorst
Score: 31.52
22
Henry Hernandez
Enterprise MarTech
Contact Henry Hernandez
Score: 30.80
23
Ahmad M. Salih, DBA
Khatib & Alami PTE, Singapore / Heriot-Watt University
Contact Ahmad M. Salih, DBA
Score: 30.76
24
Isaac Sacolick
StarCIO
Contact Isaac Sacolick
Score: 30.61
25
Deepak Lalwani
Deepak Lalwani & Associates, LLC
Contact Deepak Lalwani
Score: 30.61
26
Paul Peterson
Contact Paul Peterson
Score: 30.49
27
Ralf Ladner
Netzpalaver
Contact Ralf Ladner
Score: 30.46
28
Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout
Innovation Solution Lab
Contact Prof.(Dr.) Sanjay Rout
Score: 30.46
29
Don Davis
D3 Digital Media Marketing, LLC
Contact Don Davis
Score: 30.38
30
Peter Dorrington
XMplify Consulting Ltd
Contact Peter Dorrington
Score: 30.38
31
Luis Saro
Nobre Ordem para a Excelencia Humana – NOHE
Contact Luis Saro
Score: 30.38
32
Paramita Bhattacharya
Velocity Global
Contact Paramita Bhattacharya
Score: 30.38
33
Vladimer Botsvadze
VladimerBotsvadze.com
Contact Vladimer Botsvadze
Score: 30.38
34
Gordan Volaric
BOOM Strategy Consulting
Contact Gordan Volaric
Score: 30.30
35
Kunal Mehta
Arvind Fashions Ltd.
Contact Kunal Mehta
Score: 30.23
36
Charlie Beveridge
Contact Charlie Beveridge
Score: 30.23
37
Jeremy Cox
CX-Create
Contact Jeremy Cox
Score: 30.19
38
George Affleck
Curve Communications Group Ltd.
Contact George Affleck
Score: 30.19
39
Susan Walsh
The Classification Guru Ltd
Contact Susan Walsh
Score: 30.19
40
Didier Dessens
Contact Didier Dessens
Score: 30.15
41
Kelly Barner
Art of Procurement
Contact Kelly Barner
Score: 30.15
42
Payam Navi
Asiatech Co.
Contact Payam Navi
Score: 30.15
43
Lance Mercereau
Xiatech
Contact Lance Mercereau
Score: 30.15
44
Arun Sharma
Contact Arun Sharma
Score: 30.11
45
Stephanie Atkinson
Compass Intelligence, LLC
Contact Stephanie Atkinson
Score: 30.11
46
Kalilur Rahman
Contact Kalilur Rahman
Score: 30.11
47
Ayelet Baron
ayeletbaron.com
Contact Ayelet Baron
Score: 30.11
48
Greg Kihlstrom
The Agile Brand
Contact Greg Kihlstrom
Score: 30.11
49
Mitchell Levy
Credibility Nation
Contact Mitchell Levy
Score: 30.11
50
Dana Gardner
Interarbor Solutions
Contact Dana Gardner
Score: 30.11

 

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What specific criteria were used to select the top 50 thought leaders and influencers? 

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Here’s the Thinkers360 annual leaderboard for our top 50 thought leading companies on Digital Transformation for 2025. Congratulations to all the organizations, thought leaders, analysts and influencers who participated!

 

 

50 Thought Leading Companies on Digital Transformation 2025

2025 Annual Ranking

 

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50 Thought Leading Companies on Digital Transformation 2025

 

Logo Company Name (Alpha Order) Description
AlexGoryachev.com AlexGoryachev.com

Elevate your event and make AI work for you with Alex Goryachev, award-winning Silicon Valley trailblazer, former Head of Cisco’s Global Innovation Centers, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author. 

Art of Procurement Art of Procurement
Asia MarTech Society Asia MarTech Society

Established in 2018, Asia MarTech Society is a community/association that connects MarTech players and industry stakeholders in Asia.

Atos Atos

Atos SE is a French multinational IT services and consulting company headquartered in Bezons. It provides a wide range of digital services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, accessibility, future of work, cybersecurity, big data, and digital transformation consulting.

BPCE Solutions informatiques BPCE Solutions informatiques

BPCE Solutions informatiques is an IT company within the BPCE Group, present in 19 cities across France. Every day, more than 2,500 employees imagine, design, and test innovative solutions to make life easier for users and customers of Caisses d’Epargne, Banques Populaires, and several subsidiaries such as Crédit Coopératif, Banque Palatine, and SocFim. 

Babin Business Consulting Babin Business Consulting

Helps companies in their digital transformation or development. Keynote speaker on innovation and leadership. Unique expertise in the digital workplace. Advice and guidance for your marketing, business development, innovation and digital transformation projects.

Beyond Our Edge, LLC Beyond Our Edge, LLC

The goal of Beyond Our Edge, LLC is to motivate institutions and individuals to come together and move beyond our edge, overcome obstacles, and address significant emerging opportunities to create real impact. 

BrianSolis.com BrianSolis.com

Brian Solis is a thought leadership and innovation brand led by renowned digital analyst, author, and futurist Brian Solis. Through research, keynote speaking, and strategic advisory, the company helps organizations navigate digital transformation, enhance customer experience, and anticipate future trends in technology and business.

CXOTalk CXOTalk
CXOTalk is the world’s leading platform for producing and distributing executive conversations with innovative leaders and their customers.

 

Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Center for a New American Security (CNAS) The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is an independent, bipartisan, nonprofit organization that develops strong, pragmatic, and principled national security and defense policies.
Centre for AI Innovation (CE.A.I) Global Centre for AI Innovation (CE.A.I) Global Natural language expert systems offered on cloud and as SaaS model with bespoke options.
CognitivePath CognitivePath CognitivePath is a research and advisory firm that guides marketing organizations through the AI era. We provide the expert guidance and actionable insights marketers need to enhance productivity, improve performance, and create strategic advantage.
CollabTalk CollabTalk
CollabTalk is a technical marketing services company, providing independent research, community development, and fractional-CMO services. We help our clients to develop marketing campaigns and content, align their sales and marketing teams, and amplify their brands.
Digital Business Innovation Srl Digital Business Innovation Srl A digital business transformation consulting firm.
Three pillars: #Strategy #Technology #Influence.
Digital Transformation Leaders Digital Transformation Leaders

At Digital Transformation Leaders, we help leaders and organizations create the most advanced and rewarding digital experiences and economies. Through efficiency, growth, disruption, and domination, we drive business success with cutting-edge digital strategies, AI-driven insights, and smart technologies.

Digitalmehmet Digitalmehmet
DigitalMehmet is the personal platform of Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, a scientist, technologist, and author dedicated to empowering writers and fostering innovation. DigitalMehmet is a hub for creators seeking to amplify their voices and build meaningful connections in the digital landscape.
EDB EDB
EDB enables enterprises to harness the power of Postgres—on premises or in the cloud, with HA, reliability & security.
ElevatIQ logo ElevatIQ With the vendor-agnostic, independent approach to business transformation, ElevatIQ is a boutique consulting firm specializing in enterprise software research and advisory, whether you need help building a roadmap for your business transformation strategy, selecting and procuring enterprise software systems, optimizing current business processes, managing change, or rescuing struggling projects. 
Future Insights Network Future Insights Network Future Insights Network is a future-focused, insights driven learning network of over 130,000 senior supply chain, manufacturing, and transformation leaders, co-founded by Gartner Peer Community Ambassadors, Maria Villablanca and Andrew Brown in 2018.
IMD logo IMD Business School
At IMD, we develop leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society. We are an independent academic institute with Swiss roots and global reach, established by business leaders for business leaders.
IOHK IOHK
Midnight is a data protection Blockchain created by IOG, the makers of Cardano.
Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group
We produce unbiased and highly relevant IT research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. We partner closely with IT teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
Innovation Titan Innovation Titan
Innovation Titan helps you transform your organization with data-driven decisions. We help executives align their business and data strategy, translate it into sound execution, and realize ROI through rapid business growth. 
Intelligence Briefing Intelligence Briefing
Achieve real results beyond the AI hype. Accelerate your business’ AI journey with top leadership experience that takes the guesswork out of AI projects. Elevate your AI leadership skills at your own pace with our resources. 
Kantonsspital Winterthur Kantonsspital Winterthur
Kantonsspital Winterthur is a Hospital and Health Care company located in Brauerstrasse 15, Winterthur, Switzerland.
Khatib & Alami PTE, Singapore / Heriot-Watt University Khatib & Alami
At Khatib & Alami, we foster a culture based on employee empowerment through improved learning, capability building, and knowledge sharing.
Lardi & Partner Consulting Lardi & Partner Consulting Lardi & Partner Consulting GmbH is a boutique firm with advanced expertise in emerging technologies, dedicated to orchestrating digital transformation journeys that center on the human experience.
Lopez Research LLC Lopez Research LLC
Lopez Research provides market research, strategic advisory services and speaking engagements that describe how mobile, social and cloud computing combine to change the way people engage and transact. We provide syndicated and custom primary research, visionary keynotes, strategic consulting and partnership development services. 
MetaMeta Consulting MetaMeta Consulting
We are a strategic marketing consultancy focused on partnering with innovative Tech Brands that seek to change the nature of enterprise data management – and want help to tell that story. Our experience is rooted in helping countless business executives understand the strategic value of proper data management. Data has never been hotter but Tech Brands can’t always break through the clutter. We are proponents of compelling messaging that is also technically accurate.
Microsoft Microsoft
Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
NTT Data NTT Data

NTT DATA, Inc. is a trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We’re committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. Our R&D investments help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. 

NetSupport NetSupport

With 35 years’ development expertise and a 21 million worldwide install base, NetSupport is a leading producer of educational and corporate software solutions.

OB&Co OB&Co
Retail transformation specialists offering consulting, advisory support and thought-provoking content to drive change and enable growth and better performance.
Oliver Schonschek Oliver Schonschek
Oliver Schonschek is a freelance News Analyst, Journalist, Host, Anchor, and Commentator specializing in Security, Privacy and Compliance.
Pyron Technology Pyron Technology

Pyron Technology strives to help and provide the best in class knowledge and support to our customers in smart manufacturing projects and designing their holistic digital transformation journey. 

QUT (Queensland University of Technology) QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

QUT (Queensland University of Technology) is a highly successful Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. Based in Brisbane, the university has a global outlook, some 50,000 students, including 9000 from overseas, and an annual budget of more than AU$750 million.

Quovabiz GmbH Quovabiz GmbH

Management Consultancy and Investment Company, based in Cologne (Germany) and Boulder (USA) focusing on strategy, marketing, and digital transformation.

RPA2AI Research RPA2AI Research

RPA2AI Research is an independent global industry analyst and advisory firm focused on enterprise automation and artificial intelligence. RPA2AI (pronounced as RPA to AI), has extensive experience in advising global organizations on profitable digital transformation. 

Real Story Group Real Story Group

Real Story Group advises enterprise MarTech decision-makers to help them optimize their stacks. Backed by tough evaluations of hundreds of marketing and engagement technologies, as well as future-proofed stack reference models, RSG cuts through the hype to offer practical guidance.

SDA Bocconi & Deloitte SDA Bocconi & Deloitte
Deloitte drives progress. Our firms around the world help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. 
Sharpe Management Consulting LLC Sharpe Management Consulting LLC
Making businesses stronger and peoples lives better through technology; pulling all of the pieces together – strategy, technology, process, organization, and training to; – Increase Productivity (automation) – Create New Services – Penetrate New Markets.
Simply-Transformed Simply-Transformed

Guiding enterprise, digital transformation initiatives with a focus on the impacts of data and AI technologies.

StarCIO StarCIO

StarCIO enables all organizations to drive digital transformation, and partners with tech companies to reach C-level decision-makers.

Tata Consultancy Services Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses in their transformation journeys since its inception in 1968. 

The Agile Brand The Agile Brand

The Agile Brand offers strategic consulting, speaking and training, and is home of the world’s leading enterprise marketing podcast.

The Digital Explorer The Digital Explorer

The Digital Explorer is a leading Strategy and Digital Transformation Advisory firm, that empowers organisations to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape successfully.

Tigon Advisory Corp. Tigon Advisory Corp.

Tigon Advisory equips start-ups to tackle go-to-market challenges that must be met before they can scale; among them: capturing the nuances of customer demand, matching products to market segments, engineering “marketability”? into every product, and creating processes to systematise success. 

VladimerBotsvadze.com VladimerBotsvadze.com
Vladimer Botsvadze is a world-renowned digital transformation and social media influencer, keynote speaker, start-up advisor and internet personality who drives growth and positions brands as market leaders in their industries.
unblox Solutions unblox Solutions
Our platform will allow you to create, issue, and verify document, certificate or anything digital in a secure, decentralized, and simple manner. Built on Archethic Blockchain technology, unblox provides increased security, ease of use, and instant verification, making the process of creation & verification quick and stress-free.
ztudium ztudium
At Ztudium Group, we are pioneers in leveraging emerging technologies to drive transformative solutions for brands. Our integrations of AI, blockchain, digital twins, and the metaverse empower businesses in groundbreaking ways. 

 

 

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Featured Book: Profit Generating Pipeline by Leslie Venetz (Sponsored)

Profit Generating Pipeline: A Proven Formula to Earn Trust and Drive Revenue

A USA Today Top 50 Bestseller 9 Proven Steps to Earn Trust, Build a Better Pipeline, and Drive Revenue Profit Generating Pipeline is a must-read for B2B sales leaders who want to stop guessing and start driving real results. In this bestselling guide, sales expert Leslie Venetz delivers a proven, step-by-step blueprint for building a high-performing outbound strategy that fills your pipeline with qualified leads and keeps revenue flowing.

www.amazon.com | August 05, 2025 | Book | Leslie Venetz

 

50 Books from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders You Should Read in 2026

ChatGPT For Dummies

Expanded and extended, this new edition of ChatGPT For Dummies covers the latest tools, models, and options available on the popular generative AI platform. You’ll learn best practices for using ChatGPT as a text and media generation tool, research assistant, and content reviewer. If you’re new to the world of AI, you’ll get all the basic know-how needed to add ChatGPT to your professional toolbox. And if you’ve been doing the genAI thing for a while already, this book will sharpen your skills as you apply AI to real-world projects in an ethical manner.

www.amazon.com | April 08, 2025 | Book | Pam Baker
PMBOK Guide: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge

Developed through extensive global research and practitioner collaboration, it incorporates input from thousands of project professionals and more than 48,000 data points. Building on the long-standing legacy of PMI, the Eighth Edition blends mindset, technical, and practical guidance to reflect how project management is practiced today.

www.amazon.com | January 13, 2026 | Book | Joe Campa
Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing AI Agents to Reinvent Business, Work and Life

This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology. The authors bring a rare perspective, having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures.

www.amazon.com | March 14, 2025 | Book | Tom Davenport
The Spatial Race

This book will examine how we transition from web3 as a place we visit (putting a headset on, opening an AI platform with a specific idea in mind) to a place we live (AI simply running in the background to eliminate friction from our interactions, our headsets so light and easy to use they replace our phones and are as wearable as smartwatches). These devices will eventually allow us to incorporate a range of sensory inputs and will allow us to fully blur the line between physical and digital.

www.amazon.com | September 16, 2025 | Book | Cortney Harding
Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide

In an era where organizational success increasingly hinges on effective project management, the role of the project management office (PMO) has never been more critical. Project Management Offices: A Practice Guide is a groundbreaking resource designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, while shaping the future of PMOs.

www.amazon.com | January 01, 2026 | Book | Joe Campa
The Path to AGI

Explore the history, current state, and path forward for all three fundamental areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Foundational AI, Generative AI, and Causal AI. When most people talk about AI, they are talking about Generative AI (GenAI). GenAI is useful and valuable and will drive…

www.amazon.com | February 28, 2025 | Book | John Thompson

Single-Handed Unicorn: How to Solo Build a Billion-Dollar Company

The Single-Handed Unicorn: How to Solo Build a Billion-Dollar Company is the definitive guide for ambitious solopreneurs who are ready to redefine business success. Whether you’re a freelancer, consultant, content creator, or startup visionary, this book is your step-by-step roadmap to leveraging AI, building resilience, and scaling your vision to extraordinary heights—all while flying solo.

www.amazon.com | February 10, 2025 | Book | Tim Cortinovis
The First 100 Days of the New CISO: A Leadership Guide to Lasting Impact The First 100 Days of the New CISO: A Leadership Guide to Lasting Impact

When a new Chief Information Security Officer steps into the role, the first 100 days can define their legacy. In The First 100 Days of the New CISO, seasoned cybersecurity leader and consultant JC Gaillard offers a pragmatic, experience-driven guide to succeeding in those crucial early months — and beyond.

www.amazon.com | November 07, 2025 | Book | Jean-Christophe Gaillard

Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution

Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution

In Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution, celebrated speaker, AI strategist, and tech visionary Noelle Russell delivers an exciting and fascinating new discussion of how to implement artificial intelligence responsibly, ethically, and profitably at your organization. Responsible AI promises immense opportunity, but unguided enthusiasm can unleash serious risks. Learn how to implement AI ethically and profitably at your company with Scaling Responsible AI.

www.amazon.com | April 01, 2025 | Book | Noelle Russell
Prophetic Exchange: A KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE IN BUSINESS AND BEYOND

Prophetic Exchange: A KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE IN BUSINESS AND BEYOND 

In Prophetic Exchange, Dave Food invites readers to step boldly into the dynamic intersection of faith, business, and the prophetic. Drawing from biblical principles, real-world examples, and practical insights, this transformative book equips believers to navigate the ever-changing marketplace while staying true to their God-given purpose.

www.amazon.com | April 15, 2025 | Book | David Food
Make HOW Matter

In Make HOW Matter, Julie Williamson, PhD, introduces the Karrikins Diamond Triangle™, a proven framework to close this gap and solve for the challenges caused by misaligned leadership teams. As the CEO of Karrikins Group, Julie has developed an approach that combines the what (strategies and priorities), the why (purpose), and the critical, often-overlooked how—new leader behaviors and decisions that create new outcomes for businesses.

www.amazon.com | May 06, 2025 | Book | Julie Williamson, PhD

Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI

As humanity takes its first steps into the Age of Artificial Intelligence, we are only just beginning to think through the possibilities and the dangers this technology brings. But we do not have time for leisurely speculation. AI will overturn the world we know in our lifetimes, and we must prepare ourselves to meet the unprecedented changes that will soon be upon us. This book provides readers with the road maps they need to tackle the most important questions of our generation.

www.amazon.com | April 08, 2025 | Book | FAISAL HOQUE

Highly Effective Teams – How To Lead & Grow A Highly Effective Team

Throughout this book, Tom Lawrence uses his own personal stories throughout his career in the engineering industry, being part of teams, and leading teams. In September 1999, he left school at 16 years old and became an apprentice mechanical engineer. What you will uncover throughout is this book is; what a leadership culture really is, what the foundation of a team is, how to develop a valuable team, how to transform your team to be their best, how to develop the purpose of the team, and much more.

www.amazon.com | February 28, 2025 | Book | Tom Lawrence

Cyber War: One Scenario

What if the next world war doesn’t start with bombs, but with code? Hospitals fail. Stock markets crash. Satellites go dark. With a single command, America’s critical infrastructure is paralyzed, not by missiles, but by Crimson Hydra, a rogue, quantum AI cyber weapon designed to distract, divide, and disable. Its creator? China. Its mission? Cripple America just long enough to take Taiwan.

www.amazon.com | August 01, 2025 | Book | Mark Lynd
The AI Ecosystems Revolution: Transforming the Global Supply Chain through Real-Time Collaboration

In this book, Joe Hudicka, a global leader in the supply chain industry, breaks down the problems inherent with the system as it stands today. Then he provides thoughtful solutions, delivering them in a casual and accessible manner so even people who don’t know what a 4 PL is can understand and learn more about this very complex topic.

www.amazon.com | April 29, 2025 | Book | Joseph R. Hudicka, MBA
Beyond Chaos: How to Create Clarity When Everything Falls Apart

With the constant stream of changes we face daily, we encounter more chaos, which has become the norm in human life. This chaos blinds us from seeing opportunities, weakens our mental health, and silences our hopes and passions. We find ourselves in a seemingly never-ending state of uncertainty.

www.amazon.com | September 04, 2025 | Book | Dr. Oleg Konovalov

Spiral Up: How individuals, teams and organizations can grow through change

SPIRAL™ is a simple, actionable framework to help individuals, teams, and organizations grow stronger through continuous improvement. Grounded in agility and resilience, this book offers a new mindset and strategy to face change—not just survive it, but use it to thrive.

www.amazon.com | November 17, 2025 | Book | Christophe Martinot
Ethical AI in Marketing: Aligning Growth, Responsibility and Customer Trust

Ethical AI in Marketing equips mid-career marketing professionals with the strategies, principles and tools to implement AI effectively and ethically. Whether you are launching your first AI initiative or optimizing existing programs, author Nicole Alexander provides a clear framework for developing innovative solutions that uphold brand integrity and drive competitive advantage.

www.amazon.com | August 26, 2025 | Book | Nicole Alexander

The Convergence of AI and the Top 10 Emerging Technologies

The Convergence of AI and the Top 10 Emerging Technologies reveals how artificial intelligence is the catalyst behind the most transformative innovations shaping our world. The book explores how AI is supercharging Robotics, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Edge Computing, Neuromorphic Computing, Nanotechnology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), 5G Connectivity, and Synthetic Biology — the ten powerful forces converging to redefine every aspect of business, science, and society.

www.amazon.com | October 11, 2025 | Book | Rohan Hall

Agentic Sales: AI And The Future of Sales

Enter Agentic Sales: a revolutionary approach where autonomous AI agents handle the repetitive, high-cognitive tasks that used to eat your team’s time. These tireless digital teammates research accounts, personalize outreach, A/B test messages, qualify leads, and nurture prospects—24/7, without the overhead of a massive SDR team.

www.amazon.com | August 08, 2025 | Book | Tim Cortinovis

Managing and Leading People through Organizational Change

Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change by Julie Hodges is a strategic guide for senior leaders and executives accountable for driving transformation while safeguarding engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

www.amazon.com | August 03, 2025 | Book | Julie Hodges

The Single-Handed Unicorn Mindset: The Billion – Dollar Solopreneur

Welcome to the new era of entrepreneurship, where artificial intelligence has flattened the landscape and supercharged solo builders. In The Single-Handed Unicorn: The Mindset, bestselling author and globally recognized AI strategist Tim Cortinovis introduces the mindset shift that’s redefining who gets to build at scale—and how fast.

www.amazon.com | April 30, 2025 | Book | Tim Cortinovis

The AI Lead: Overcoming Data Drag to Accelerate Digital Dominance

AI is coming inside your organization, and it’s way more than a chatbot. Are you ready? If you’re not, you can catch up with this! The AI Lead is the ultimate guide for business and IT leaders who must evolve their enterprise. The AI Lead treatise translates data and AI complexity into action across people, processes, data, and technology.

www.amazon.com | January 14, 2025 | Book | Brian Lambert, PhD

Rama’s Code – Ancient Lessons for New-Age Founders

In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, startup founders face battles just as fierce as any ancient warrior. Rama’s Code draws powerful leadership lessons from India’s timeless epic, the Ramayana — translating the courage, strategy, and dharma of Rama into actionable insights for modern entrepreneurs.

www.amazon.com | May 01, 2025 | Book | Pavan Govindan
Artificial Intelligence for Business: Harness AI for Value, Growth and Innovation

Artificial Intelligence for Business by Kamales Lardi is a strategic guide for senior leaders ready to turn AI into real-world business value. Focused on implementation and impact, it helps decision-makers evaluate opportunities, manage complexity and lead with confidence.

www.amazon.com | April 29, 2025 | Book | Kamales Lardi

Becoming Regenerative: A leadership Journey for Those who refuse to Burn Out

In a world addicted to speed, performance, and profit-at-all-costs, Becoming Regenerative is a bold call to reclaim your power—not by pushing harder, but by leading from wholeness. Joel Carboni, internationally recognized expert in sustainability leadership, delivers a groundbreaking guide for change-makers who are done sacrificing their well-being for broken systems. This isn’t a leadership manual—it’s a manifesto for a new era.

www.amazon.com | May 03, 2025 | Book | Joel Carboni
Contracting Simplified: A Handbook for Improvement

Contracting Simplified: A Handbook for Improvement takes commercial contracting to a higher level – the enterprise level. This contractinghandbooklooks beyond the tactical steps most law departments begin with when trying to improve their commercial contracting practices, as described in detail in CLM Simplified: Efficient Contracting for Law Departments, and it expands on the broader principles in complex enterprises that are necessary for true transformation.

www.amazon.com | September 02, 2025 | Book | Lucy Bassli
Chief Executive Coach

In Chief Executive Coach, Dr. Corrie Block unapologetically dismantles the status quo of executive coaching. Forget fluffy questions and cookie-cutter frameworks—this book dares to tell executives what they didn’t know they desperately needed and coaches what they’d rather not admit. Packed with cutting-edge neuroscience, psychological recalibrations, and brutally honest insights, Dr. Block exposes why most “executive coaches” are playing in the minors while claiming a seat in the majors.

www.amazon.com | February 17, 2025 | Book | Dr. Corrie Jonn Block, PhD, DBA
The Crown and the Shadow : Mastering Power, Wealth, and Self-Realization Laws of Power

“The Crown and the Shadow: Mastering Power, Wealth, and Self-Realization” is a bold and groundbreaking guide to meta-wealth psychologystrategic power, and spiritual success. Drawing inspiration from legendary thinkers such as Napoleon HillCarl JungRobert GreeneChin-Ning ChuMarcus Aurelius, and Friedrich Nietzsche, this book fuses quantum psychologyexistential philosophypersonal development, and power dynamics into one transformational roadmap.

www.amazon.com | July 02, 2025 | Book | George Mentz

AI IN EDUCATION – THE URGENCY OF THE NOW: Real-world applications, challenges, and lessons for educators

Artificial Intelligence is already in classrooms and universities worldwide. The real question is not if AI belongs in higher education, but how educators and institutions can guide its use to reshape teaching and learning for the better. This book brings together 15 real-world cases of AI in higher education, with contributions from leading scholars across Europe, Asia, and North America. These chapters document what is happening now: successes, failures, and lessons learned.

www.amazon.com | September 19, 2025 | Book | Leonardo Caporarello

The PMM’s Prompt Playbook: Mastering Generative AI for B2B Marketing Success

The PMM’s Prompt Playbook: Mastering Generative AI for B2B Marketing Success distills that experience into practical workflows that help you better understand customer needs, build rich personas, analyze competitors, enable sales teams, and plan product launches. There are no theoretical discussions about AI potential—just proven prompt-driven workflows that cut research time, accelerate content creation, and improve marketing outcomes.

www.amazon.com | February 28, 2025 | Book | David Sweenor

Success Secrets for Living with AI

In this inspiring collection, experts share how they’re using AI to create balance, purpose, and growth – blending technology with humanity to achieve smarter, more compassionate business. You’ll discover how AI can help reclaim time, spark creativity, and strengthen relationships by amplifying what makes us human.

www.amazon.com | November 05, 2025 | Book | Mindy Gibbins-Klein

Story-Driven Employer Branding: Introducing The Magnetic Employer Branding

Attract, engage, and retain top talent with a story-driven approach that transforms your employer brand into a magnetic force. Discover how storytelling can align minds with mission, driving growth, culture, and long-term success. Susanna Rantanen, creator of The Magnetic Employer Branding Method™, combines decades of expertise in HR, marketing, and storytelling to help businesses build employer brands that stand out and deliver measurable results.

www.amazon.com | March 10, 2025 | Book | Susanna Rantanen

A Leader’s Playbook for Cyber Insurance

A Leader’s Playbook To Cyber Insurance gives you a clear, practical roadmap for navigating today’s chaotic cyber insurance market. Written by veteran and top five ranked cyber executive Mark Lynd, this book translates complexity into simple, strategic steps any leader can act on, whether you’re preparing for underwriting audits, improving cyber resilience, or building a Zero Trust strategy.

www.amazon.com | November 15, 2025 | Book | Mark Lynd

From Numbers to Narratives that Transform Businesses: Harnessing the Power of Data Visualization

This book shows the reader how to transform cold numbers into captivating narratives that drive business success. Master the art and science of data storytelling, blend logic with creativity, and turn insights into action. Learn to craft stunning visuals, navigate data-driven decisions, and infuse your data with key principles for maximum impact. This book is your roadmap to turning data from mere information into a powerful catalyst for transformation.

www.amazon.com | May 05, 2025 | Book | Dr. Joe Perez

Build a Kicka$$ Sales Team: Practical Sales Tactics

Eve Kedar’s book, Build a Kicka$$ Sales Team gives you the ABC’s and more of practical sales tactics. Action-Ready Implementation Blueprints: Turn strategic visions into tangible outcomes with step-by-step guides designed to deliver immediate sales growth. Breakthrough Frameworks & Acronyms: Master proven models like ADDIE, SAM, and SEID that energize your enablement efforts and supercharge team performance. Cutting-Edge Tech Innovations: Harness the latest AI-driven tools and platforms to optimize onboarding, streamline workflows, and outpace the competition.

www.amazon.com | January 10, 2025 | Book | Eve Kedar, EdD

Building the Digital Workforce: Strategies for Agentic AI Success

Building the Digital Workforce unveils how agentic AI is redefining what’s possible in business. Thought leader and technology analyst Michael Fauscette shares hard-won insights and real-world examples from the front lines of digital transformation—helping you move beyond automation to truly autonomous AI partners reshaping teams, decision-making, and business value.

www.amazon.com | September 15, 2025 | Book | Michael Fauscette

You’re Not Finished | You’re Human Art In Progress

A Mindfulness Journal to Reflect, Reset, and Rediscover the Masterpiece That Is You. This journal is your invitation to read, reflect, and live. Because you’re not broken — you’re becoming.

www.amazon.com | September 03, 2025 | Book | Stephan K Thieringer
The Evolution of Procurement and Supply Management Transformations: Removing Obstacles to Success

Written by an expert with over two dozen years in the field, The Evolution of Procurement and Supply Management Transformations shows the common mistakes made by companies and how they can learn from them for future efforts. To truly improve procurement transformations, organizations must move beyond temporary fixes and adopt a holistic, well-supported approach. Like navigating a highway full of roadblocks, patchwork solutions only offer short-term relief while increasing frustration and inefficiency.

www.amazon.com | March 11, 2025 | Book | MELISSA DREW

The Awkward Questions in Education: The Elephants in the Room from AI to Teacher Retention

Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges, such as falling attendance, recruitment, and retention issues; the validity of external monitoring of schools; and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often-avoided issues plaguing the sector today.

www.amazon.com | April 30, 2025 | Book | Al Kingsley MBE

Unbreakable: Faith-Fueled Leadership for Life’s Toughest Battles

In Unbreakable, leadership coach and former international hostage Jose Pereira shares the transformative lessons that emerged from five years in captivity—and how faith became the foundation of his strength. This isn’t just a book about survival. It’s a guide to building resilience, clarity, and conviction through biblical principles and hard-earned leadership insight.

www.amazon.com | September 04, 2025 | Book | Jose Pereira

2025 Planner for Business Owners

This planner is more than just a tool —it’s a resource designed to empower you to manage your business more effectively, save on taxes, and focus on what matters most. As a CPA and tax strategist, I understand the challenges of entrepreneurship: juggling multiple roles, meeting deadlines, and staying compliant, all while maintaining your vision.

www.amazon.com | February 04, 2025 | Book | Dr. Lilly Mbinglo, CPA

Build a Kicka$$ Online Community: Practical Engagement Tactics

In a world that’s both hyperconnected and deeply disconnected, authentic community has never been more vital. This isn’t another social media strategy book. It’s a practical playbook for creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.

www.amazon.com | April 03, 2025 | Book | Eve Kedar, EdD

Business As UNusual – next-level transformation guide for uncertain times

In a world where change is the only constant, most leaders find themselves trapped between knowing they must transform and actually making it happen. Business As UNusual is your go-to guide for leaders ready to break the status quo and lead with impact in uncertain times.

www.amazon.com | September 16, 2025 | Book | Dennis Akkerman MBA
No Map Just Vision

Capt. Pradeep Singh is not a man defined by titles, but by tides. Once a master mariner commanding ships across unpredictable oceans, he went on to chart new waters in business-building ventures in shipping, real estate, and strategic investments. His journey is not one of shortcuts or inheritances, but of resilience, risk, and relentless belief.

www.amazon.com | September 01, 2025 | Book | Capt Pradeep Singh
Becoming Ken: One Black Man’s Journey From Ivy League to Prison and Back Again

In Becoming Ken, Ken Miller bares his soul in an extraordinary true story that will grip your heart and inspire your spirit. An Ivy League student with boundless potential, Ken’s life spiraled into homelessness, addiction, crime, and incarceration. Yet within the darkest moments of despair, he discovered the transformative power of grace, forgiveness, and self-acceptance.

www.amazon.com | March 20, 2025 | Book | Ken Miller

Reimagining You The 10-Step Blueprint to a Million-Dollar Personal Brand

In Reimagining YouDr. Elie Daher presents a groundbreaking 10-step blueprint to help you build a powerful personal brand, transform your career, and thrive in the hybrid economy—where knowledge, creativity, and connection drive success.

www.amazon.com | March 29, 2025 | Book | Dr. Elie Daher

CONTROL+ALT+DISRUPT: A Rebel’s Guide to Brand Strategy in the Intelligence Era

Written for marketers who are tired of playing it safe, this book delivers 12 battle-tested strategies that combine cutting-edge AI capabilities with raw human creativity. Whether you’re a fresh-faced marketer trying to make your mark or a seasoned CMO wondering why your metaverse strategy isn’t hitting the mark, you’ll find actionable insights wrapped in enough wit to make your next strategy meeting entertaining.

www.amazon.com | January 27, 2025 | Book | Stephanie Unterweger

Riddles of Enterprise Demand Delivery

Riddles of Enterprise Demand Delivery” invites you to rethink the foundational approaches to enterprise delivery, urging a shift from rigid, formulaic methods to a more flexible and strategic mindset. This compelling narrative captures the evolution of enterprise delivery from its tactical origins to a vital strategic function that aligns IT delivery with broad business objectives and fosters meaningful collaborations between service providers and clients.

www.amazon.com | July 30, 2025 | Book | Zakeer Shaik, MBA
Changing the Rooms: From Classroom to Boardroom

Whether you’re still attending your ID classes, wondering what “Independent Director” really means, a mid-career professional seeking a meaningful second innings, or a corporate enthusiast fascinated by governance and ethics, this book has something for you.

www.amazon.com | August 02, 2025 | Book | Sujoy Mukherjee

 

 

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