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Emergence Now

The Pivot Playbook: Why the Best Leaders Never Stay Still

Feb 25, 2025
49:49

The best CEOs and entrepreneurs don’t wait for a crisis to force change—they pivot from a position of strength. In this episode, Nikos shares his firsthand experience of navigating a major business shift and stepping away as CEO of Dialin. He breaks down critical lessons on product-market fit, co-founder alignment, and the fine balance between vision and execution.

If you're leading a startup or scaling a business, this episode is for you. Nikos reveals the signals that tell you when it’s time to pivot, why gut instinct matters as much as data, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. He also dives into AI’s explosive growth, drawing parallels to the early internet era and the massive opportunities ahead.

Are you resisting change or strategically positioning for the future? Tune in now and learn why successful leaders embrace the pivot.



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The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer

https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/080414110X

The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil

https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Near-Humans-Transcend-Biology/dp/0143037889

XPRIZE Foundation

https://www.xprize.org/


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