Hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar
Fridays at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET
About DisrupTV
DisrupTV is a weekly podcast where enterprise innovation meets bold ideas. Join hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar every Friday at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET for live conversations with A-list guests, industry influencers, and startup disruptors. We cover the latest enterprise news, spotlight hot startups, and explore trends shaping the future of business. Got a question? Tweet us at #DisrupTV or @DisrupTVShow.
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Show Highlights:
- 130M monthly impressions
- 50K+ weekly views
- ZDNet coverage of select shows
- 1000+ unique guests
- 400+ episodes
Upcoming Shows:
| Date |
Episode |
Guests |
Watch |
| 12/26/25 |
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No show - Holiday break |
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| 1/2/26 |
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No show - Holiday break |
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| 1/9/26 |
423 |
- Vint Cerf, VP & Chief Internet Evangelist at Google
- David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc.
- Ken Banta, founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network and author of Seeing Around Corners
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YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter |
| 1/16/26 |
424 |
- Whitney Johnson, Founder and CEO at Disruption Advisors
- Dean E. Carter and Mark Levy, Co-authors of Employee Experience Design: How to Co-Create Work Where People and Organizations Thrive
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YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter |
| 1/23/26 |
425 |
- Vernon Keenan, Senior Industry Analyst & Founder at Keenan Vision
- Nicholas Thorne, Co-author of ME, MY CUSTOMER, AND AI: The New Rules of Entrepreneurship
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YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter |
| 1/30/26 |
426 |
- Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister of Australia
- Sydney Lucy Turnbull, former Lord Mayor of Australia
- Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc.
- Denise Holt, Founder and CEO of AIX Global Media
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YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter |
| 2/6/26 |
427 |
- Jon Reed, Co-founder of Diginomica
- Kyle Austin Young, author of Success is A Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds
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YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter |
Previous Shows:
Accenture’s John Del Santo, SVP Lara Druyan, and TechCrunch’s Ron Miller dive into building trust in leadership, venture capital’s role in data business strategy, and the art of enterprise storytelling.
Bill Schaninger of McKinsey and Doug Henschen break down how balancing organizational culture ("health") with performance boosts successful, sustainable change.
Manish Goel, Christopher Lochhead, and Holger Mueller illuminate the future of human connection, category-defining marketing, and analytics-driven strategy in this week's compelling DisrupTV discussion.
Guy Marion, Manny Medina, and Nicole France explore how organizations can stop customer churn, lead with humanity, and elevate insights for sustainable growth.
Nicolaj Siggelkow, Christian Terwiesch, and Shawn Mandel reveal how “connected strategy”—ongoing relationships and data-driven engagement—can be your edge in a competitive market.
Deepak Padaki, Tina Moen, and David Chou unpack how trust, empathy, and digital transformation are redefining leadership and customer experience in today’s marketplace.
Anushka Anand, Xiao-Li Meng & Jon Reed explore why data science must be human-centered, trust is essential in analytics, and how to turn insights into influence.
Melanie Katzman, Les Ottolenghi, and Brian Fanzo share how connection, purpose, and strategic content can transform employee engagement, customer experience, and digital trust.
Tim O'Keeffe and Heather Clancy discuss how sustainability drives innovation, the importance of C-suite leadership in cultural transformation, and the evolving role of purpose in business strategy.
Michael Maoz, Sunny Bonnell, Ashleigh Hansberger, and Larry Dignan discuss how purpose-driven leadership, authenticity, and innovation are reshaping the future of work and customer experience.
Hiten Shah, Betty Ng, and Esteban Kolsky share insights on fostering customer-centric cultures, leveraging technology for digital transformation, and leading with purpose and inclusivity.
Sharon Leu, Manoj Kutty, and Phil Komarny discuss the pivotal role of AI and automation in reshaping customer experiences and driving operational efficiency in today's digital landscape.