Leading Through the Polycrisis: Security, AI, and the Rise of the Polymath CEO | DisrupTV Ep. 435
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April 17, 2026 · 1h 1m
About this episode
This episode explores leadership in the context of AI, cybersecurity, and the emergence of polymath CEOs.
On DisrupTV Episode 435, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar explore what it takes to lead in an era of AI, cyber risk, geopolitical tension, and climate disruption. Featuring Paul Abbate (former FBI Deputy Director), Dr. David Bray (CEO, LeadDoAdapt Ventures), and Caroline Stokes (CEO coach and author), this episode dives into insider threats, AI-driven security risks, and why resilience must become a core boardroom priority. They also unpack the rise of the polymath CEO—leaders who can navigate complexity across domains—and why purpose, trust, and human connection matter more than ever in a machine-scale world. If you’re thinking about the future of leadership, security, and AI governance, this episode offers a practical and deeply human playbook for what comes next.
People in this episode
Hosts: R “Ray” Wang, Vala Afshar
Guests: Paul Abbate, Dr. David Bray, Caroline Stokes
Topics covered
- leadership
- AI
- cybersecurity
- geopolitical tension
- climate disruption
- polymath CEO
- resilience
Keywords
- leadership
- AI governance
- cyber risk
- polymath CEO
- resilience
- insider threats
- human connection
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FBI, LeadDoAdapt Ventures
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