Innovation, Ethics & Future-Ready Strategy | DisrupTV Ep. 260

In DisrupTV Episode 260, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar convene a powerhouse panel to explore themes of innovation, adaptability, ethics, and strategy:

  • Brett King — International bestselling author and futurist known for disruptive thinking and fintech insights. 
  • Dr. David A. Bray — Principal at LDA Ventures and Atlantic Council Distinguished Fellow, bringing expertise in adaptive leadership within complex systems. 
  • Kathy Baxter — Principal Architect of Ethical AI Practice at Salesforce, shaping responsible AI frameworks.

Key Takeaways

1. Seeing Beyond Tomorrow with Futurism

Brett King urges proactive adaptation to emergent ecosystems—encouraging organizations to anticipate change and embody innovation, not just react to it. 

2. Adaptive Leadership in Dynamic Environments

Dr. David Bray emphasizes learning structures and leadership models that evolve in real-time, enabling leaders to guide through complex, uncertain conditions. 

3. Ethical AI as a Foundation, Not an Afterthought

Kathy Baxter champions embedding ethics into AI from the outset, transforming governance into a core design principle—not just a regulatory checkbox. 

4. Strategic Vision Anchored in Insight

John Taschek underscores the importance of data-informed strategy to shape resilient digital roadmaps and anticipate market inflection points.

Notable Quotes

Brett King: “The future belongs to those who anticipate and invent—not those who wait for change.”

Dr. David A. Bray: “Adaptive organizations thrive by redesigning learning in the moment, not planning for the past.”

Kathy Baxter: “Ethical AI isn’t optional—it’s the path to trust and long-term innovation.”

John Taschek: “Insight-led strategy is the difference between merely navigating digital transformation and leading it.”

Final Thoughts

This episode is a compelling guide for modern leaders: success today demands a fusion of futurism, adaptive leadership, ethical design, and data-powered strategy. From Brett King’s emphasis on forward-looking innovation to Kathy Baxter’s insistence on ethics-first AI—and Dr. Bray and Taschek blending adaptive learning with strategic clarity—this conversation lays the blueprint for resilient, responsible, and visionary leadership in the digital age.

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