The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving 541: One of the World’s Leading Management Thinkers on Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI
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Apr 9, 2025 
Faisal Hoque, an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author, discusses his journey from software development to impactful leadership. He shares how Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, influences his approach to business. Faisal also opens up about a transformative family experience that reshaped his views on priority and purpose. The conversation highlights the complex relationship between AI and humanity, emphasizing the need for ethical tech use and personal growth. Practical tips for incorporating mindfulness and discipline into daily life round out this insightful dialogue.
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First Software Venture
- Faisal Hoque's first software took data from VAX/mainframes to desktops before Windows existed.
- This middleware landed clients like Chase and led to a role in GE's first B2B e-commerce venture.
Technology as a Business Enabler
- Faisal Hoque always focused on enterprise-scale business models using technology.
- He prioritized technology as a business enabler rather than a standalone technology platform.
Shift to Impact Creation
- Faisal Hoque shifted from pure technology to impact creation by combining business and technology.
- This led to involvement with the US government on innovation and transformation projects.
