Beyond the Firewall: Cyber Insights from the Frontlines
Explore the latest in cybersecurity, AI, digital resilience, and leadership with industry experts. Stay ahead of threats and lead with confidence.
Erez Zevulunov
M.I.T Consulting CEO
Meet the Experts
Get to know our panel of tech leaders and innovators.
Each guest brings their unique lens to today’s most pressing digital challenges.
EP.31
Ft Ann DiFrancesco
The Hidden Cost of Slow Hiring: Losing Top Talent to Faster Competitors- Episode 31
EP.22
Ft Erez Zevulunov
Beyond The Firewall – Automation, Cyber Threats, and AI : The Reality of IT in 2026 – Episode 22
EP.23
Ft Steve Brining
Beyond The Firewall – Cyber Resilience in 2026: The New Rules of Business Survival – Episode 23
EP.24
Ft Craig Wahl
Beyond The Firewall – Are We Losing Critical Thinking in the Age of AI? – Episode 24
EP.25
Ft Steve Brining
Beyond The Firewall – Hackers Are In — Now What? FT Steve Brining – Episode 25
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EP.27
Ft Adrian Ciocan
From IT Support to Strategic Power: Why Every CEO Needs a CIO Now – Episode 27
EP.28
Ft Jennie Gellatly-Valiulis
Investing in Uncertainty, What No One Tells You ft Jennie Gellatly – Episode 28
EP.29
Ft Keith Young
Everyone Thinks They’re Protected… Until They’re Not ft Keith Young – Episode 29
EP.30
Ft Somiya Banker
How AI Helps Law Firms Recover Billable Hours Lost to Admin Work- Episode 30
EP.21
Ft Shafoli Kapur and Erez Zevulunov
Beyond The Firewall – From Hustle to Clarity – The Mindset Shift Every Leader Must Make – Episode 21
EP.32
Ft Tom Mawhinney
Why Old Business Playbooks Fail in the AI Era – Old Playbook – Episode 32
EP.33
Ft Crystal Gans
AI Music Is Rewriting Artist Revenue and Trust – Prove It’s Human – Episode 33
EP.34
Ft Pina Melchionna
Supply Chain Disruption Is Now a Business Risk : Plan Before It Breaks – Episode 34
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New Episode Are Here
Why Manual Work Is Slowing Business Growth – Episode 40
In this episode, Kian Shahla shares insights on how businesses can leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. He discusses real-world examples, challenges, and strategic approaches for digital transformation.
- Introduction to Kian Shahla and his expertise
- The importance of AI and automation for business efficiency
- Real-world examples of automation in real estate and hospitality
- Challenges faced by traditional businesses in adopting new tech
- How small businesses can leverage AI for growth
- Evaluating opportunities and avoiding distractions in tech investments
- Lessons learned from entrepreneurial journey and perseverance
- The future of custom apps and API integrations
- Words of wisdom for entrepreneurs and business owners
key topics
- AI and automation in business
- Challenges of digital transformation
- Strategies for small and medium enterprises
- Real-world automation case studies
- Future trends in AI and business
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