Digital Wave Technology CEO Lori Schafer Featured on Lead Like Her Podcast

PONTE VEDRA, FLA.— February 10, 2026 — Digital Wave Technology announced today that its CEO and co-founder, Lori Schafer, is featured in a new episode of Lead Like Her, hosted by retail strategist Shelley Kohan.

The episode, titled “The Only Female Leader in the Room Becomes a Disruptive Tech CEO,” explores Schafer’s journey from early innovation roles at Procter & Gamble to building and leading AI-native enterprise software companies serving the retail and CPG industries.

A pioneer in retail technology, Schafer holds a degree in mathematical modeling, a discipline that underpins today’s artificial intelligence. At just 21 years old, she was selected as the only woman and youngest member of a small team of innovators tasked with developing technology to transform how consumer products reach market. That experience laid the foundation for a career focused on connecting advanced technology with real-world business outcomes.

In the conversation, Schafer shares insights on leadership, lifelong learning, and preparing organizations for rapid waves of technological change. She discusses the importance of intellectual curiosity, building strong teams, and grounding innovation in sound business fundamentals.

“Leadership isn’t about being right, it’s about being ready,” Schafer says during the episode, emphasizing the need for leaders to stay focused on where technology is heading while maintaining balance and perspective.

Schafer also reflects on her approach to building companies, developing talent, and fostering cultures that value curiosity, collaboration, and accountability. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the role of strong teams and shared vision in driving sustainable innovation.

The full episode of Lead Like Her featuring Lori Schafer is now available here.

About Digital Wave Technology

Digital Wave Technology delivers the ONE℠ Platform, an AI-native enterprise platform built to unify, govern, and activate data across the business. With a foundation of trusted master data management and native GenAI and Agentic AI, the ONE Platform powers intelligent execution across mission-critical functions. The platform includes rapid application development tools and a built-in Data Science Studio, helping teams move faster, experiment smarter, and operationalize intelligence at scale. Leading organizations in consumer industries such as retail, consumer goods, and health and wellness rely on Digital Wave Technology to increase revenue, expand profits, improve productivity, decrease costs, and scale innovation. Learn more at www.digitalwavetechnology.com.