Digital Transformers

In this powerful episode of Digital Transformers, from the Emerging GovTech livestream series, sponsored by GBA and National DigiFoundry, hosts Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache dive into emerging government technology and the future of the workforce.

Topics include:

• How Web3 is reshaping jobs with decentralized workforces, smart contracts, and token-based incentives.
• The major layoffs in the US federal government — and why many may get rehired soon.
• Why AI can't replace creativity — and how understanding AI, Web3, and IoT is critical for staying competitive.
• The rise of blockchain-powered credentials and how GBA (Government Blockchain Association) and National DigiFoundry can help you build a future-proof career.
• Success stories like Omri Gross, who leveraged Web3 education to launch a consulting career in blockchain and regulatory compliance.
• Why critical thinking and design thinking are the must-have skills of tomorrow.
• How to break into Web3: from certifications, hackathons, and working groups to open-source contributions.

Plus, hear firsthand insights from industry leaders Bryant Nielson, Gerard Dache, and Omri Gross about navigating the digital transformation and securing your future in the Web3 economy.

Whether you're an IT pro, marketer, project manager, or content creator, this episode shows how YOU can pivot, upskill, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Additional Links and Information:

• Connect with Bryant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryantnielson/
• Connect with Omri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omri-gross/
• Learn more about GBA: https://gbaglobal.org/
• Learn more about National DigiFoundry: https://www.digifoundry.org/
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/AI-web3-shaping-global-work-force-dt97

In this episode of Digital Transformers, host Kevin L. Jackson sits down with Mark Rakhmilevich, Senior Director of Blockchain Product Management at Oracle, to explore the evolving landscape of blockchain, digital assets, and fintech.

Mark shares insights from his career journey—from early days at IBM and BEA Systems to leading Oracle’s initiatives in distributed technologies and blockchain. He discusses Oracle’s commitment to blockchain innovation, including its enterprise-grade blockchain platform, Hyperledger-based solutions, and the newly launched Digital Assets Edition—designed to help businesses enter the digital asset space without extensive in-house expertise.

The conversation covers critical topics such as the role of blockchain in financial services, central bank digital currencies, real-time interbank settlements, and how fintech innovations are driving efficiency and cost savings. Mark explains how Oracle’s blockchain solutions offer high availability, security, and scalability—empowering banks, enterprises, and regulators to navigate the future of finance.

Tune in to learn how blockchain is reshaping financial transactions, eliminating inefficiencies, and paving the way for a more connected, decentralized future.

Additional Links and Information:

• Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrakhmilevich/
• Oracle Blockchain: https://www.oracle.com/blockchain/
• Unveiling Oracle Blockchain Platform Digital Assets Edition - https://blogs.oracle.com/blockchain/post/unveiling-oracle-blockchain-platform-digital-assets-edition-accelerate-innovation-in-finance-and-other-industries
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/blockchain-critical-businesses-DT96

In this episode of Digital Transformers, hosts Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache explore the role of blockchain in government operations in this recent Emerging GovTech livestream, produced in partnership with the Government Blockchain Association and the National DigiFoundry. They welcome Amelia Powers Gardner, a pioneer in digital government services, and Paul F. Dowding, a blockchain expert in financial services.

Amelia shares her journey from the private sector to public office, revolutionizing processes like marriage licensing and voting through blockchain. She discusses how blockchain enhances transparency in government budgeting, allowing for better tracking of federal, state, and private funds. Paul highlights how blockchain can improve financial operations, reduce fraud, and integrate with existing systems for greater efficiency.

The discussion covers real-world deployment challenges, the importance of interoperability, and strategies for gaining adoption in slow-moving government environments. With blockchain’s potential to transform financial accountability, this episode offers insights into the future of digital governance.

Additional Links & Resources:

Additional Links and Information:

• Learn more about the Government Blockchain Association: www.GBAglobal.org
• Learn more about National Digifoundry: www.digifoundry.org
• Learn more about the Blockchain Maturity Model: www.gbaglobal.org/blockchain-maturity-model
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/banking-financial-services-putting-government-budgets-blockchain-dt95

In this episode of Digital Transformers, we are featuring the February edition of the monthly livestream series, Emerging GovTech, sponsored by the Gornment Bloackchain Association and the National DigiFoundry.

Join us as hosts Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache, delve into the integration of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI in various industry verticals, with a focus on healthcare for this edition. Featuring insights from industry expert guests Pradeep Goel and Heather Flannery, the discussion highlights the importance of patient data ownership, the potential of blockchain to reduce fraud and inefficiencies, and the role of government in modernizing healthcare systems.

Listen in and learn more about the need for consumer-centric approaches and the implementation of advanced technologies to drive significant improvements in healthcare delivery and cost management.

Additional Links and Information:

• The 5 Roles of Blockchain in Healthcare Record Keeping: https://community.nasscom.in/communities/blockchain/5-roles-blockchain-healthcare-record-keeping
• Revolutionizing healthcare with AI: Expert predicts what’s next for health tech in 2025 and beyond:https://techfundingnews.com/revolutionising-healthcare-with-ai-expert-predicts-whats-next-for-healthtech-in-2025-and-beyond/
• Learn more about the Government Blockchain Association: www.GBAglobal.org
• Learn more about National Digifoundry: www.digifoundry.org
• Learn more about AI MINDSystems Foundation: ai-mindsystems.org
• Learn more about Tuumio: www.tuumio.com
• Learn more about the Blockchain Maturity Model: www.gbaglobal.org/blockchain-maturity-model
• Check out GBA Public Events: www.bit.ly/GBA-Events
• Subscribe to GBA Mailing List: www.bit.ly/GBAglobal-newsletter
• Join GBA: https://gbaglobal.org/membership
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and Gerard Dache. For additional information, please visit the dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/blockbuster-opportunity-mitigate-trillion-waste-fraud-abuse-united-states-healthcare-system-dt95

In this December Digital Transformers episode, recorded at the Blockchain and Decentralized Infrastructure Conference in Washington DC, the discussion centers on the transformative impact of blockchain and quantum computing on business operations. The episode highlights how blockchain enhances transparency, security, efficiency, and trust, while quantum computing promises to revolutionize problem-solving and optimization.

The panelists, Javon Swint, Jordan Kestner, Dr. John Medellin, and our own Kevin L. Jackson, delve into the implications of quantum computing for cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for quantum-resistant cryptographic standards and advanced security protocols. They also discuss the importance of protecting personal and organizational data in the face of emerging quantum threats. The episode concludes with practical advice for businesses and governments on preparing for these technological advancements.

Additional Links and Information:

• Government Blockchain Association: https://gbaglobal.org/
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L, Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/review-blockchain-decentralized-infrastructure-conference-dt93

All industries must handle a certain degree of complexity, but for companies in the energy industry, companies that work directly with the government, that complexity is compounded – not only by compliance expectations but by constant change. Clemencia Vera is the Vice President of Finance at NineDot Energy. Although she started her career in traditional accounting and finance, she is now purposefully staying in the energy industry.

Listen in on this Digital Transformers classic episode, as she speaks with host Kevin L. Jackson – in person at SAP Sapphire in Orlando, Florida – about how her team is combining frameworks and flexibility to continue their growth trajectory.

Additional Links and Information:

• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

Thia episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/digital-transformers-classic-leading-transformation-purpose-driven-industry-dt92

Join us for this week's Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, as we celebrate Veteran's Day and dive deep into the critical theme of transforming supply chain management through innovative technology and collaboration.

In this episode, special guest Karen Betancourt, CEO of Vanguard Medical Logistics, also joins hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, to share her extensive experience in leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiencies in global supply chains.

Listen in as their conversation also includes:

• The importance of focusing on the first mile of supply chain
• The significant advancements in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
• The need for better communication, collaborative efforts, and strategic problem-solving for true transformation
• And much more

Listen in as this episode blends respect for service with a forward-looking vision for supply chain advancements, making it a must-listen for professionals aiming to innovate in a complex global environment.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Karen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karendbetancourt/
• Learn more about Vanguard Medical Logistics: https://vml-sa.com/
• U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q3 2024: https://bit.ly/scn-us-bank 
• With That Said: https://bit.ly/3O4m4YE 
• Navy Deputy CIO: Zero Trust Boosts Navy Cyber Defenses: https://bit.ly/4evvxmG
• VA announces creation of new AI testing ground with FDA: https://bit.ly/4frtxgM
• AI MINDSystems Foundation Partners with Guardrail Technologies in its National HERO Health Initiative to Serve United States Veterans, First Responders, and their Families through Enhanced AI Security: https://bit.ly/4hLdwna
• We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention: https://bit.ly/491ewQp
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
• Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
• Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5E
• WEBINAR- Unlocking the Power of Digital Transformation: Building AstraZeneca's Resilient, Decision-Centric Supply Chain: https://bit.ly/4fHYooJ
• WEBINAR- The Cold Chain Dilemma: Why Visibility Falls Short and What Really Works: https://bit.ly/4hpu8k9
• WEBINAR- 2025 Supply Chain Outlook: Preparing for Economic and Commercial Shifts: https://bit.ly/4fKWvYx
• WEBINAR- Introduction to Microsoft Supply Chain: Enabling Scale and Complexity: https://bit.ly/40K1rsz
• WEBINAR- How Ferguson's Metrics-Driven Strategy Drove an 18% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: https://bit.ly/3YBbsFz

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, and produced by Amanda Luton and Trosha Cordes. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-celebrating-veterans-supply-chain-1351

Digital transformation strategy allows organizations to drive change through significant process improvements. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems play a vital role on this change journey, as does subject matter expertise. Martin Stenzig is the Chief Technology Officer at Rizing, where he is responsible for driving innovation and generating measurable benefits by bringing together the latest technologies with subject matter expertise in consumer industries, human experience management, and enterprise asset management. In this classic episode, listen in as he joins host Kevin L. Jackson to talk about how he helps his customers imagine what is possible and then deliver against that vision.

Additional Links and Information:

Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/

Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson. For additional information please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/digital-transformers-classic-finding-golden-nuggets-digital-enablement-strategy-dt90

Join us for this week's Digital Transformers episode of The Buzz, as we explore the intersection of real-world assets and blockchain technology in supply chain.

In this episode, host Kevin L. Jackson welcomes special guest Dr. Chris Smithmyer, CEO of Black Wallet Ltd to the show, and they delve into the transformative potential of tokenization in the supply chain sector.

Listen in as the conversation continues and covers:

• How integrating digital assets with real-world assets can enhance transparency, reduce costs, and ultimately reshape supply chain management
• Blockchain technology and how it allows for real-time tracking of goods, minimizing losses and improving accountability
• The shift towards a digital supply network requires businesses to adapt to new technologies and processes
• The rise of AI and big data analytics is transforming how businesses manage physical assets.

Check out this Digital Transformers edition of The Buzz, and embrace a forward-looking perspective on how companies can leverage these advancements to not only enhance their operational capabilities but also to secure a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

Additional Links & Resources:

• Connect with Dr. Chris Smithmyer: www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smithmyer
• Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about
• The Rise of the Digital Supply Network: https://bit.ly/4eG5YjD
• The road to Industry 5.0 is your data and AI: https://bit.ly/4855rFo
• VeChain Partners with Boston Consulting Group to Drive Trillions in Real-world Asset Integration: https://bit.ly/3ZYwtwl
• The Crypto Frontier: Innovation, Utility, and the Future Potential of Leading Cryptocurrencies: https://bit.ly/3Yq8lSd
• Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com
• Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now
• Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join
• Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVk
• WEBINAR- AI for SMBs: Unlocking Growth with Netstock's Benchmark Report: https://bit.ly/3AWtoCD
• WEBINAR- Pedaling to Profit: Trek’s Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Success Story: https://bit.ly/4gWMIzU
• WEBINAR- The ABCs of Cargo Security and Loss Prevention: https://bit.ly/3zAirpT
• WEBINAR- Supply Chain in 2025: Top 5 Labeling and Packaging Artwork Trends to Watch: https://bit.ly/3Y9FWiZ
• WEBINAR- Future-Proof Your Logistics: AI-Powered Solutions for Competitive Edge: https://bit.ly/3BouB5E

This episode is hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/buzz-digital-transformers-edition-navigating-future-supply-chains-blockchain-ai-1339

In this episode of Digital Transformers, host Kevin L. Jackson dives into the revolutionary world of asset tokenization with Court Welty, CEO of Intrana. As the market for tokenized illiquid assets is projected to soar to $16 trillion by 2030, Welty shares his journey from traditional finance to decentralized finance (DeFi) and how tokenization can unlock liquidity in previously inaccessible markets.

The conversation explores the power of blockchain to enhance personal sovereignty and national security, offering self-custody of assets in a decentralized world. Welty discusses how Intrana's innovations provide compliant and seamless tokenization services, ensuring that both individuals and businesses have control over their own data and assets. From the challenges of starting a business in America to a new kind of digital freedom reminiscent of the Boston Tea Party, this episode is packed with insights on the future of finance and the role blockchain will play in reshaping global systems.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on blockchain, tokenization, and the shift towards decentralized control. Plus, discover the surprising connection between digital assets and the legendary El Chupacabra in a conversation you won’t want to miss!

Additional Links and Information:

• Connect with Court: https://www.linkedin.com/in/court-welty/
• Learn more about Intrana: https://intrana.io/
• Learn more about Digital Transformers: https://supplychainnow.com/program/digital-transformers/
• Subscribe to Digital Transformers and other Supply Chain Now Programs: https://digital-transformers.captivate.fm/listen

This episode was hosted by Kevin L. Jackson and produced by Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/taking-control-assets-information-future-tokenization-decentralized-finance-dt88