Founders' Forum From Acting to AI: The Surprising Skills That Built Keith Scandone’s Business
What can the world of acting teach us about running a business? Keith Scandone, co-founder and CEO of O3 World, never expected that his background in acting would shape his approach to entrepreneurship. In this episode, Keith shares how vulnerability, creativity, and resilience—skills honed in the performing arts—became the foundation for his success in the competitive digital consultancy space.
We explore the challenges of standing out in a saturated market, the evolving role of AI in business strategy, and the importance of strong partnerships. Keith also discusses how company culture is shifting in a hybrid work environment and why fostering collaboration between businesses and clients is more critical than ever.
Key Takeaways:
- The unexpected ways acting prepares you for leadership and business success
- How to differentiate your company in a highly competitive industry
- The impact of AI on business strategy and decision-making
- Why the right business partnerships can make or break your success
- Strategies for adapting company culture to a hybrid workforce
Keith’s journey offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating growth, change, and the future of business. Whether you’re scaling your company, exploring AI innovations, or redefining your leadership approach, this conversation is packed with actionable advice.
About Keith Scandone:
Keith is the Co Founder and CEO of O3 World, a digital experience consultancy. O3 provides AI strategy + digital consulting, experience design and software development for enterprise organizations. In addition to overseeing O3's vision and strategy for the last 20 years, Keith also plays an active role in the community. He and his team have hosted several industry leading events, most notably, the 1682 Conference, which is an AI and Innovation Conference going on it's 3rd year this Fall in Philadelphia. Keith also serves as mentor for several owners and sits on the Compass Pro Bono non profit board in DC.
Connect:
Website o3world.com
LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/keith-scandone
Instagram instagram.com/o3world
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