Optimal Blue CEO Joe Tyrrell featured in acclaimed podcast series from The CEO Magazine

Episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes explores responsible AI and bold innovation; themes to be on display at 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, currently open for registration

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22, 2026 – Optimal Blue today announced the appearance of its CEO, Joe Tyrrell, on The CEO Magazine’s acclaimed CEO: Behind the Scenes podcast series. The show, which examines the human stories behind global leaders and innovators, spotlights Tyrrell’s philosophies on AI and automation, and how his expertise influences Optimal Blue’s client-centered approach to innovation. The episode, titled “Why AI adoption fails – and how to get it right,” is available to on YouTube, Apple podcasts and Spotify.

Throughout the interview, Tyrrell shares how Optimal Blue is transforming mortgage technology by introducing AI and automation in ways that reduce risk and overcome human bias. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing innovation that addresses real client challenges and why technology should solve specific problems rather than simply automate outdated processes. He explains why change management is critical in technology adoption and the importance of approaching innovation as an assistant, rather than a replacement, for operational teams. He also offers practical advice for executives on balancing high-tech with high-touch and using AI adoption as a catalyst for rethinking workflows.

Optimal Blue clientscan explore these themes – and see what’s next across AI, automation, and real‑time data – at the 2026 Optimal Blue Summit, to be held February 23–25, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Agenda details and registration information are available at Summit.OptimalBlue.com.

About Optimal Blue

Optimal Blue powers profitability across the mortgage capital markets ecosystem. As the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform, our technology, data, and integrations bridge the primary and secondary markets to help lenders of all sizes maximize performance – from pricing transparency and accuracy to pipeline risk management and every step in between. Backed by over 20 years of proven expertise, our modern, cloud-native technology delivers the real-time automation, actionable data, and seamless connectivity lenders need to navigate market volatility and scale for growth. To learn more about how Optimal Blue delivers measurable ROI, visit OptimalBlue.com.

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