Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This week's guest is David Rogers, Columbia Business School professor and author of Digital Transformation Playbook.


We discuss digital transformation strategy, AI in business, disruptive innovation, platform business models, network effects, and leadership in the age of AI.


If you're navigating digital transformation or AI strategy, this episode is essential listening.


00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message


00:35 Meet the Digital Transformation Expert


01:38 Impact of the Digital Transformation Playbook


05:40 Evolution of Digital Transformation


07:24 The Role of AI in Digital Transformation


09:21 Frameworks and Theories of Disruption


09:38 The Story of Encyclopedia Britannica


16:59 Understanding Business Disruption


24:44 Disruptive Business Model Map


33:12 Understanding Network Effects


34:41 Same Side vs. Cross Side Network Effects


38:01 The Challenge of Competition in Platform Businesses


42:21 The Importance of Platform Business Models


46:13 Four Types of Platform Businesses


49:19 Platform Business Model Map


54:28 Value Train Analysis


01:02:22 The Evolution of Digital Transformation





Find David:


https://davidrogers.digital/about/