The Digital Executive

• Building Wealth with Hard Assets: Ben Reinberg on Real Estate, Leadership, and the Future of Investing | Ep 1118

  In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas speaks with Ben Reinberg, founder and CEO of Alliance CGC, a commercial real estate investment company with a $500M portfolio and a leading footprint in the U.S. medical office sector. Ben is also the author of Hard Assets and Hard Money for Hard Times, where he introduces the Hard Asset Empire Blueprint—a framework for building generational wealth through real estate.Ben shares his journey from CPA to entrepreneur, inspired by billionaire families who built fortunes through hard assets. He explains why savings alone can’t secure lasting wealth, and how real estate offers durability, discipline, and growth potential even in chaotic times. He also emphasizes mindset, resilience, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people as critical parts of wealth-building.The conversation explores leadership, communication, and the “soft skills” that drive Alliance’s culture of trust and growth, as well as how AI and technology—from property management to virtual tours—are reshaping investor relationships and streamlining operations. Ben highlights why time is the most valuable asset, and how embracing innovation ensures Alliance stays ahead in a traditionally slow-to-adapt industry.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• From Homelessness to SaaS Success: Draven McConville on Resilience, Disruption, and Building Klipboard | Ep 1117

  In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Draven McConville, entrepreneur and founder of Klipboard, a mobile-first job management SaaS platform for field service businesses. Draven shares his remarkable journey from teenage homelessness with just £200 and a bus ticket, to building and successfully exiting a company that served industries from HVAC and fire safety to healthcare equipment servicing.Draven discusses how early struggles shaped his view of risk, failure, and leadership—seeing failure as feedback, leading with empathy, and staying calm under pressure. He explains how listening to service business frustrations revealed a market underserved by legacy software, opening the door for Klipboard’s modern, mobile-first approach.The conversation also explores AI’s role in reshaping SaaS, from lowering barriers to innovation to the risks of commoditization, and why brand, trust, and data will be the new differentiators. Finally, Draven highlights the importance of authenticity, mental wellbeing, and growth mindset in building culture, making strategic decisions, and even choosing the right exit partner.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Driving Business Value with Cloud and AI: Jim Spignardo on Strategy, Governance, and Adoption | Ep 1116

  In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Jim Spignardo, Director of Cloud Strategy and AI Enablement at ProArch. With over 25 years of IT experience across network engineering, cybersecurity, and consulting, Jim shares how he helps organizations cut through the hype to achieve measurable ROI from cloud and AI initiatives.Jim outlines the importance of starting with business outcomes, building resilient and well-governed cloud foundations, and avoiding the trap of “lift and shift” migrations. He also dives into ProArch’s AI adoption playbook, highlighting secure foundations, early wins, champion networks, and measurable use cases like their Microsoft Funding Finder agent, which drives efficiency and revenue.Looking ahead, Jim discusses the rise of enterprise-wide AI agents, AI-enabled security operations, and the critical role of data governance. He emphasizes that transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, culture, and building confidence through structure, governance councils, and clear policies.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Resilience, Values, and Vision: Alykhan Jetha on Empowering Entrepreneurs with Daylite | Ep 1115

  In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Alykhan Jetha (AJ), President and CEO of Daylite, an award-winning Mac CRM designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs. AJ shares how his early life experiences—moving from the Congo to Toronto under hardship and losing his father—shaped his resilience, problem-solving mindset, and approach to entrepreneurship. With over two decades of leading a bootstrapped software company, AJ reflects on the evolving values that sustain culture in a growing team, from ownership and innovation to empathy and teamwork. He also discusses the rapid pace of technological change, the thoughtful integration of AI, and his mission to equip entrepreneurs worldwide with tools that help them stay on track, adapt, and grow sustainably.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review. Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Restructuring Water to Destroy PFAS: Gene Dedick on Building Healthier Futures | Ep 1114

  In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Gene Dedick, Chief Science Officer of H2Plus, who brings more than 35 years of expertise in water research, industrial chemistry, and advanced treatment technologies. Gene shares the remarkable story behind his team’s breakthrough discovery: using hydrated electrons to permanently destroy PFAS—so-called “forever chemicals”—rather than simply capturing or containing them.He explains in clear terms how disrupting hydrogen bonds in water unleashes powerful hydrated electrons, capable of breaking the stubborn carbon-fluorine bonds that make PFAS so dangerous. With H2Plus’s patented process, Gene highlights how this technology achieves high destruction rates, cuts costs in half compared to competing methods, and produces no harmful byproducts.Looking ahead, Gene explores how these innovations could reshape global water treatment—addressing not only PFAS but also pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and endocrine disruptors that increasingly contaminate drinking water. He also shares groundbreaking research showing the health benefits of H2Plus-treated water, including enhanced cellular energy and performance in independent university studies.With a mission to make water safer and people healthier, Gene and his team are proving that science-driven innovation can help us tackle some of humanity’s most urgent environmental and health challenges.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review. Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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