Episode 99!: Mariano Bosaz, author of Digital Mindset: Marketing Strategies in the Age of AI, joins the podcast to argue that “digital transformation” is no longer a department, a buzzword, or a consultant’s slide deck. It is now a personal survival skill. 

Mariano explains why leaders who treat AI as optional are already behind, why analog mindsets still dominate large organizations, and why brands must shift from chasing attention to creating real consumer involvement. From Formula One simulations and AI agents to synthetic creators, disclosure anxiety, and China’s speed-at-scale, this episode asks whether marketers are ready for a world where disruption hits individuals rather than companies themselves.

Key takeaways:

•  Digital transformation now starts with individual behavior, not corporate teams. 
•  AI turns productivity into a competitive weapon. 
•  Data advantage matters more than generic AI access. 
•  Brands must move from engagement to involvement. 
•  China still shows the future before the West.

Mariano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianobosaz/
Mariano’s Book: “Digital Mindset:”   https://a.co/d/0f73bFOH

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