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David Lykken: AI in Executive Strategy - Episode 349

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May 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, David Lykken, founder and president of Transformational Mortgage Solutions, shares his 51 years of experience in the mortgage industry. He dives into the use of current AI tools like large language models and blockchain, revealing their potential to transform recruiting and communication. Lykken recounts personal challenges that fueled his interest in AI, emphasizing the importance of the human touch in an increasingly automated world. He inspires listeners to envision a future where AI enhances productivity while preserving essential human qualities.
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Dyslexia Challenges & Virtual Assistants

  • David Lykken struggled with dyslexia early in his mortgage career, which made compliance and math tasks very difficult.
  • A bank president solved this by hiring assistants to handle details, letting David focus on relationship-building where he excelled.
ADVICE

Secure Your IP with AI Avatars

  • Store your proprietary knowledge in a secure blockchain-based system to protect your intellectual property from commercial AI models.
  • Use personalized AI avatars to scale consulting services and deliver consistent, high-quality advice to many clients simultaneously.
ADVICE

AI-Powered Recruiting Tools

  • Use AI tools like ELO GPT for personalized, automated outbound recruiting calls based on rich databases.
  • Filter interactions through AI before escalating qualified candidates to human hiring managers to increase efficiency.
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