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MERGE CEO Stephanie Trunzo on keeping essential human elements during your AI transformation
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
In the race to implement AI for operational efficiency, are we accidentally designing the essential human elements of creativity, judgment, and trust out of our organizations? Agility requires not just the rapid adoption of new technologies like AI, but the deliberate and human-centered redesign of the culture and processes that support them. Today, we're going to talk about: - Why AI adoption is less about the technology itself and more about a fundamental cultural paradigm shift within your organization. - Balancing AI-driven efficiency with the essential human elements of creativity, judgment, and empathy to create superior customer and employee experiences. - How complex industries like healthcare can serve as a model for using AI to democratize knowledge and empower consumers. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Stephanie Trunzo, Chief Executive Officer at MERGE. Stephanie, welcome to the show! About Stephanie Trunzo Stephanie Trunzo is CEO of MERGE and a veteran tech and health leader with 20+ years of experience in technology, marketing, health, and storytelling. Formerly SVP and General Manager at Oracle, where she launched Oracle Health and led the Cerner acquisition, she also held executive roles at IBM and was President/COO of PointSource. As a recent addition to MERGE’s board in 2024, Stephanie is poised to drive the company's growth at the dynamic intersection of consumerism and health and wellness. A pioneer in AI with over 20 patents, she’s recognized for her thought leadership and was named to the Frist Cressey Ventures Collective in 2024. In 2026, she received an MM+M Pinnacle Award, and under her leadership, MERGE was named 2025 Agency of the Year and made the 2026 MM+M Agency 100 list. Stephanie Trunzo on LinkedIn ---------- Res…