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What is digital transformation in 2026?
How has AI changed business strategy?
Are platform business models the future of competition?
In this 10th Anniversary Special, digital transformation pioneer David Rogers breaks down a decade of disruption, innovation, AI strategy, and platform competition since the publication of The Digital Transformation Playbook.
This is not theory.
This is strategy, leadership, and execution for the AI era.
If you're navigating AI transformation, business model innovation, platform strategy, or disruptive competition, this conversation is your roadmap.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
Why digital transformation is NOT about technology
How AI fits into the next wave of digital transformation
The evolution of disruptive innovation beyond Clayton Christensen
The Disruptive Business Model Map explained
Platform business models and network effects strategy
Same-side vs cross-side network effects
Competition vs co-opetition in the digital economy
The Encyclopedia Britannica transformation case study
The HBO Go streaming disruption strategy
Value Train analysis for business model redesign
How CEOs should approach AI-driven business transformation
🎯 Core Topics Covered
Digital Transformation
AI Strategy
Platform Business Models
Network Effects
Business Disruption
Disruptive Innovation
Innovation Leadership
Business Model Strategy
Competitive Advantage
AI Transformation
Value Proposition Design
Streaming Strategy
Co-opetition
Digital Strategy Frameworks
⏱ Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Sponsor
00:35 Meet David Rogers – Digital Transformation Expert
01:38 Impact of Digital Transformation Playbook
05:40 How Digital Transformation Has Evolved
07:24 AI and the Future of Business
09:38 Encyclopedia Britannica Disruption Story
16:59 Business Disruption Explained
24:44 Disruptive Business Model Map
33:12 Network Effects Strategy
34:41 Same-Side vs Cross-Side Effects
38:01 Platform Competition & Strategy
46:13 Four Types of Platform Businesses
49:19 Platform Business Model Map
54:28 Value Train Strategy Framework
01:02:22 The Future of AI and Digital Transformation
🧠 Why This Matters in 2026
We are now in the AI wave of digital transformation.
The companies that win will:
Rethink their value proposition
Redesign their business models
Understand platform economics
Anticipate disruption before it happens
Build AI strategy beyond efficiency gains
Digital transformation is no longer optional.
It is now core leadership responsibility.
📚 About David Rogers
David Rogers is a Columbia Business School faculty member and one of the world’s leading experts on digital transformation strategy. His bestselling book Digital Transformation Playbook defined the discipline and reshaped executive thinking worldwide.
Find David: https://davidrogers.digital
🎙️ About Aidan McCullen
Aidan McCullen is the host of The Innovation Show and an Irish and global keynote speaker on digital transformation, innovation, and business strategy.
A former professional athlete turned innovation strategist, Aidan works with leaders and organizations navigating disruption, AI transformation, and platform competition. Through 650+ interviews with world-leading thinkers in strategy, technology, and leadership, he helps executives translate complex ideas into practical action.
His focus areas include:
Digital transformation leadership
AI and business strategy
Platform business models
Disruptive innovation
Organizational change
Find Aidan: thethursdaythought.substack.com
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
CEOs
Chief Digital Officers
Chief Strategy Officers
Innovation Leaders
Platform Founders
Consultants
AI Transformation Leaders
Business School Students
🔔 Subscribe for More
If you care about:
Digital strategy
AI in business
Platform economics
Disruptive innovation
Competitive advantage
Subscribe and turn on notifications.
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What is digital transformation in 2026?
How has AI changed business strategy?
Are platform business models the future of competition?
In this 10th Anniversary Special, digital transformation pioneer David Rogers breaks down a decade of disruption, innovation, AI strategy, and platform competition since the publication of The Digital Transformation Playbook.
This is not theory.
This is strategy, leadership, and execution for the AI era.
If you're navigating AI transformation, business model innovation, platform strategy, or disruptive competition, this conversation is your roadmap.
🔥 What You’ll Learn
Why digital transformation is NOT about technology
How AI fits into the next wave of digital transformation
The evolution of disruptive innovation beyond Clayton Christensen
The Disruptive Business Model Map explained
Platform business models and network effects strategy
Same-side vs cross-side network effects
Competition vs co-opetition in the digital economy
The Encyclopedia Britannica transformation case study
The HBO Go streaming disruption strategy
Value Train analysis for business model redesign
How CEOs should approach AI-driven business transformation
🎯 Core Topics Covered
Digital Transformation
AI Strategy
Platform Business Models
Network Effects
Business Disruption
Disruptive Innovation
Innovation Leadership
Business Model Strategy
Competitive Advantage
AI Transformation
Value Proposition Design
Streaming Strategy
Co-opetition
Digital Strategy Frameworks
⏱ Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Sponsor
00:35 Meet David Rogers – Digital Transformation Expert
01:38 Impact of Digital Transformation Playbook
05:40 How Digital Transformation Has Evolved
07:24 AI and the Future of Business
09:38 Encyclopedia Britannica Disruption Story
16:59 Business Disruption Explained
24:44 Disruptive Business Model Map
33:12 Network Effects Strategy
34:41 Same-Side vs Cross-Side Effects
38:01 Platform Competition & Strategy
46:13 Four Types of Platform Businesses
49:19 Platform Business Model Map
54:28 Value Train Strategy Framework
01:02:22 The Future of AI and Digital Transformation
🧠 Why This Matters in 2026
We are now in the AI wave of digital transformation.
The companies that win will:
Rethink their value proposition
Redesign their business models
Understand platform economics
Anticipate disruption before it happens
Build AI strategy beyond efficiency gains
Digital transformation is no longer optional.
It is now core leadership responsibility.
📚 About David Rogers
David Rogers is a Columbia Business School faculty member and one of the world’s leading experts on digital transformation strategy. His bestselling book Digital Transformation Playbook defined the discipline and reshaped executive thinking worldwide.
Find David: https://davidrogers.digital
🎙️ About Aidan McCullen
Aidan McCullen is the host of The Innovation Show and an Irish and global keynote speaker on digital transformation, innovation, and business strategy.
A former professional athlete turned innovation strategist, Aidan works with leaders and organizations navigating disruption, AI transformation, and platform competition. Through 650+ interviews with world-leading thinkers in strategy, technology, and leadership, he helps executives translate complex ideas into practical action.
His focus areas include:
Digital transformation leadership
AI and business strategy
Platform business models
Disruptive innovation
Organizational change
Find Aidan: thethursdaythought.substack.com
🎯 Who This Episode Is For
CEOs
Chief Digital Officers
Chief Strategy Officers
Innovation Leaders
Platform Founders
Consultants
AI Transformation Leaders
Business School Students
🔔 Subscribe for More
If you care about:
Digital strategy
AI in business
Platform economics
Disruptive innovation
Competitive advantage
Subscribe and turn on notifications.
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