Intro

In this special compilation of AI and the Future of Work, we spotlight four unicorn CEOs who’ve disrupted entire industries using artificial intelligence—while building cultures of urgency, resilience, and relentless innovation.

From scrappy beginnings to billion-dollar valuations, each founder shares what it really takes to build and scale in the AI era.

Featured Guests:

• Wade Foster, Co-founder & CEO of Zapier - Listen to the full conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/14202937
  
  
• Jonathan Siddharth, CEO of Turing - Listen to the full conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/15084162
  
  
• May Habib, Co-founder & CEO of Writer - Listen to the full conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/13598374 
  
  
• Arvind Jain, Co-founder & CEO of Glean - Listen to the full conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/520474/episodes/12239379 

You’ll learn:

• How successful founders turn early user feedback into fast growth
• Why operating with urgency can be a competitive advantage in tech
• What mindset shifts are needed to scale from startup to enterprise
• How to lead through uncertainty, doubt, and high-pressure decisions
• The role of resilience and focus in long-term company building
• Why empowering teams and simplifying execution drives innovation
  
  

Whether you're building the next unicorn or leading change within your team, this episode is your behind-the-scenes pass to the mindset, strategy, and grit it takes to win.

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Other special compilation episodes:

• Ethical AI in Hiring: How to Stay Compliant While Building a Fairer Future of Work (HR Day Special Episode)
• Data Privacy Day Special Episode: AI, Deepfakes & The Future of Trust
• The Future of AI Ethics Special: Perspectives from Women Leaders in AI on Bias, Accountability & Trust
• World Health Day Special: How AI Is Making Healthcare Smarter, Cheaper, and Kinder
• AI and Safety: How Responsible Tech Leaders Build Trustworthy Systems (National Safety Month Special)