#AIforGood Impact investing and reducing bias by slowing down decision-making can be profitable. That was just one of the many insights I gained from my conversation with Joanna Kuang, SVP of Product & Impact at Illumen Capital. 🎙️ Check out the latest episode of The Optimist Circuit podcast on Spotify or Apple. This conversation left me feeling hopeful about the future of AI, impact investing, and creating systems that reduce bias.

For all those who tuned into part 1 of my episode with Kim Raath, PhD (Co-Founder of PrimeShore and Ledgerment), the 2nd episode is out... In this discussion, Kim brings such clarity to the realities of building and leading in fast-moving environments... from startup bootstrapping to scaling with purpose. We explore: ✨ Why storytelling connects and inspires more than facts ✨ How to simplify complex problems to drive scalability ✨ The importance of cash-flow mastery and capital readiness ✨ Building with customer feedback loops for smarter growth ✨ Designing employee value propositions that truly matter ✨ Leading with authenticity and empathy in the age of AI 👇 Listen or watch now: 🎙️ Wherever You Get Your Podcasts... > Amazon: https://lnkd.in/d2ubZ7Wt > Apple: https://lnkd.in/dFYUtYsw > Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dSj7Es8r 🎥 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d4EkDvQF If you would like to catch up on episode 1, you can tune in wherever you get your podcasts - follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dmmvMXQv Remember to subscribe and... we love hearing from our listeners so feel free to leave us a comment or drop me a DM. 5th Discipline #Entrepreneurship #AI #Innovation Stephan van Schalkwyk HR Leaders #Leadership #Startups

Part 2 of 5th Discipline Podcast features our co-founder, Kim Raath, PhD, as she explores how storytelling inspires beyond facts, how simplicity fuels scalability, and why mastering cash flow and customer feedback is essential for sustainable growth. At Ledgerment, these principles guide how we build, balancing financial discipline with innovation and a people-first mindset to scale intentionally in an era shaped by AI. It’s a powerful reminder that authentic leadership isn’t static. It thrives when we adapt, evolve, and grow alongside our teams and customers. #Leadership #AI #Startups #Storytelling #The5thDiscipline #Innovation #Ledgerment

AI isn't here to replace you. It's here to multiply you. ⚡ As Jason Flory put it best, when you know how to use it right, it sharpens your focus, boosts your efficiency, and gives you time back to do what actually moves the needle. It's not about making your business robotic. It's about making it smarter. Start thinking less "replacement" and more "empowerment." 🎧 Catch more powerful conversations on 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐳 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, and YouTube. #TheBlitzBreakPodcast #PodcastClip #AIinBusiness #AIImplementation #AIFuture #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #DigitalTools #Efficiency #WorkSmarter #MindsetShift #RealEstateAgents #EntrepreneurLife #Automation #Productivity #Leadership #GrowthMindset #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #SuccessTools

Can you keep up with every new tool, every AI update, every tech shift? Our CEO, Jana Franklin, says you don’t have to, and you shouldn’t try to do it alone. On The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, Jana shared why leaders should embrace technology with their teams, not chase it solo. Her approach? ✅ Stay curious, not overwhelmed ✅ Lean on trusted team members or VAs for deep dives and training ✅ Focus your own time where it creates the most impact Innovation moves fast, but growth is a team sport. Delegate the learning. Lead the vision. Reach out to CEO Concierge today. ceoconcierge.com #CEOConcierge #DelegateToElevate #LeadershipGrowth #VirtualAssistantSupport #AIandBusiness #TechLeadership #ThoughtfulEntrepreneur #WorkSmarter #Innovation #BusinessGrowth

🎙️ Humanity At Scale: Redefining Leadership Podcast How can you lead in a world being reshaped by change, uncertainty, and AI? That's the question I explore with an amazing group of guests that include CEOs, researchers, scientists, and best-selling authors. Here are the latest episodes: 🔹 Roof Shots, Not Just Moonshots: The Power of Innovation-ish with Tessa Forshaw, PhD 🔹 No Dickheads Allowed: Exploring All Blacks Winning Culture with James Kerr 🔹 The Purpose Architect: How to Build Connection at Scale with Aaron Hurst 🔹 The Anti-Transactional Venture Capitalist: How You Get More By Giving First with Brad Feld 🔹 Waving the Magic Wand: 14 Leaders Reimagine More Human Organizations. Featuring: Fred Reichheld · FAISAL HOQUE · Erica Keswin · Liz Wiseman · Kurt Gray · Brian A. Moreland · Vivienne Ming · Conny Kalcher · Tania Israel · Renee Cacchillo · Kamales Lardi · Lisa Kay Solomon · Joey Coleman · Katherine Elkins 🎧 Tune in to Humanity At Scale: Redefining Leadership Podcast: > Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e6NeEWTb > Spotify: https://lnkd.in/erX9bRpk > YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ddcM-8GE #Leadership #HumanityAtScale #CustomerExperience #Purpose #Ethics #EmployeeExperience #Podcast #Trust #Empathy #FutureOfWork #AI #BehavioralScience

🚀 We’ve heard your requests for our upcoming Tech. Trajectory podcast. We’ll now be launching this next Wednesday, 8th of October. Sit down with DiUS' own Chris Davies (Principal Consultant) & James Ross, CTO for SEEK Asia-Pacific, to hear the discussion around the human-side of engineering leadership when AI is rewriting the rules. Here’s another exclusive look at what it really takes to lead at scale, including: 💡 Why letting go of deep technical work is the hardest, yet most necessary, part of growing into an executive role. 🧭 Why today's engineering leadership is less about making every technical decision and more about helping people navigate complexity. 🤝 How to build cultures of high trust and strong shared context, especially when complexity and autonomy are high. If you’re truly passionate about building a resilient team and technical cultures that thrive under pressure, then we’ll have you covered shortly. #EngineeringLeadership #CTO #SEEK #LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #AI #TechCulture #Podcast

In our latest podcast, we speak with Keshav Sankla, tech and innovation strategist and our own David Stone, CEO here at Prompt Business Strategies Ltd about the growing pressure on SMEs to adapt to AI or risk falling behind. Failure to adopt artificial intelligence is no longer about missing opportunities—it's a threat to business survival. The pace of change has accelerated. What once took years now happens in months. Businesses waiting for the “right moment” may find it’s already passed. We discuss: 🔴 How small businesses can tackle inefficiencies and free up time 🔴 Simple, low-risk ways to introduce smarter tools 🔴 Why mindset, not just technology, matters most Click here to listen 👉 https://lnkd.in/evrv4sAm 🎧 Tune in to hear practical steps any business can take to stay competitive. Want to talk about what this could look like in your business? Check out our website 👉https://lnkd.in/dVjN-BuR👈 or reach out today! For more on Keshav click here 👉https://intellienable.com 👈 #SMEs #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Leadership #Strategy #Podcast

The world isn’t just changing — it’s accelerating. ⚡ We’ve officially moved past the information age and stepped into the intelligence age. AI is evolving faster than we can blink, and in this new reality, only one skill truly matters — adaptability. In Episode 281 of The Business Development Podcast, I dive deep into why resisting change hurts everything and everyone involved, and how the most successful people and companies aren’t reacting to change — they’re causing it. I share my own story of resisting CRMs out of fear, how Apple mastered self-disruption, and why the other side of change is always better — even if you can’t see it yet. If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid to evolve, or unsure where to start in this new AI-driven world, this episode is for you. Because the future doesn’t belong to the smartest or the strongest — it belongs to the adaptable. The Business Development Podcast is proudly sponsored by: Hypervac Technologies 🛠️ — Discover industry-leading solutions at [hypervac.com](https://hypervac.com/) Listen Now on Your Favorite Platform! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gBKe9CdH Shoutouts: Tim Lynn, Jason Michaud, Jamie M., Adam Kimmel, Colin Harms, Rodney Lover, Vijayan Swaminathan, Gordon Sheppard, MBA, Prosci, Amin Samji, Tony Gray, BDP, Gary N., Carmen Leibel, Bradley Perry, Kelsey Watt, Tatsiana Zametalina, Daveed H., Jayson Chakkalakal, MBA, CAPM, Christopher Friesen, Rudy A. Zacharias, Mark Wheller, Janice Baskin, and Susan Poseika. 🔥 If you listen to The Business Development Podcast, you belong in The Catalyst Club. Join the private community built for entrepreneurs, founders, and business development leaders who are ready to grow through change. 👉 Step in at https://lnkd.in/gch2BwZX

In this week's episode of the Slingshot AI & Data Driven Leadership Podcast, host Dean Guida talks with Michael Johnson, Ph.D., of New Jersey Innovation Institute, about how venture studios structure equity, and why founders in this model often own 10–40% instead of the typical 80–90%. 🔥 The catch? They also get instant access to IP, partners, funding, and the infrastructure to scale from day one. What do you think, is less equity worth faster growth? Full Episode: Link in the comments Want to be a guest on the podcast? Link in comments {hashtag|#|Entrepreneurship} {hashtag|#|VentureStudio} {hashtag|#|StartupGrowth} {hashtag|#|AILeadership} {hashtag|#|Innovation} {hashtag|#|FoundersJourney} {hashtag|#|BusinessPodcast}