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Hosted by Michael LaVista · business · EN-US
Welcome to The Digital Transformist, where we empower CEOs to lead their companies through digital transformation with confidence and clarity. If you’re a CEO of a midsize company between $100 million and $250 million in revenue or have those companies in your portfolio, and your goal is to create enterprise scale and exit, this podcast is your essential guide to leveraging technology for growth.Join us each week as we dive deep into the world of digital transformation, focusing on non-tech-enabled industries like manufacturing, construction, and distribution. We also extend our expertise to private equity and M&A firms, providing actionable strategies to drive digital excellence across investments, optimizing for both growth and exit.Whether you’re already on the path to digital success or facing obstacles in your journey, our interviews with CEOs provide valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories.Discover how successful leaders are removing friction from their
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Digital Transformist, where we empower CEOs to lead their companies through digital transformation with confidence and clarity.
The Digital Transformist is hosted by Michael LaVista. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Health Data and it’s Importance to Chicago" (6 August 2026, 30 minutes), "AI Should Amplify People, Not Replace" (16 July 2026, 27 minutes), and "AI Should Amplify People, Not Replace" (16 July 2026, 27 minutes).
The Digital Transformist publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for The Digital Transformist is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Digital Transformist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Digital Transformist's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Digital Transformist are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. The Digital Transformist has a business audience.
Michael LaVista hosts The Digital Transformist, a business podcast with 10 episodes published.
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What if a difference of just a few miles could mean 20 years of life? In Chicago, where you live dramatically impacts how long you live—and Juan Rojas is using health system data to close that gap. In this episode, Juan...
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Have you ever wondered what happens when a corporate executive “accidentally” becomes an entrepreneur? Stephanie Sylvestre wasn't looking to leave her comfortable corporate career—until a chance conversation...
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Have you ever wondered what happens when a corporate executive “accidentally” becomes an entrepreneur? Stephanie Sylvestre wasn't looking to leave her comfortable corporate career—until a chance conversation about...
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Construction opportunities have nearly doubled in 2025—and it's not just about buildings. Regional President Damian Eallonardo of W.E. O'Neill Construction reveals that optimism is driving unprecedented demand across...
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Construction opportunities have nearly doubled in 2025—and it's not just about buildings. Regional President Damian Eallonardo of W.E. O'Neill Construction reveals that optimism is driving unprecedented demand across...
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The water shuts off mid-morning in Houston, and it's a stark reminder: we don't have the infrastructure to power AI at the scale everyone's betting on. Tamika Tyson, a veteran risk advisor with 25+ years managing...
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What separates companies that successfully adopt AI from those that get stuck in endless planning cycles? In this episode, Chris Sullivan shares the exact moment he decided to move forward with AI implementation at...
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Is your business outgrowing basic online banking? If you're hitting 7-8 figure revenues with 10+ employees, you might need more than just digital convenience from your bank. In this episode of The Digital Transformist...
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Think cold calling is the only way to generate leads? John Morris, CEO of 444 Media, went from making 150+ cold calls a day to building a top 5% globally ranked podcast that generates revenue on autopilot. In this...
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Companies like Klarna made headlines for replacing 700 customer service workers with AI agents, only to quietly hire them all back 18 months later. IBM laid off 8,000 employees to implement AI systems, then had to bring...
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What if total salary transparency was the key to solving construction's labor crisis? Paul Liles shocked his own team in 2021 when he revealed every employee's compensation and mapped the exact path from entry-level...
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In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with Brian Floriani, Founder & Steward of BUKU Branded and founder of Bernie's Book Bank. Brian shares his innovative approach to social...
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Are you a CPG brand struggling to scale without breaking the bank on senior talent? In this episode of The Digital Transformist, host Michael LaVista sits down with Les Hamilton, founder and CEO of CPG Integrated, to...
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