Ep. 107: Soft Skills: What AI Can’t Replace Still Matters Most
When AI reshapes the workplace, emotional intelligence becomes your edge. Vladimer Botsvadze, globally recognized marketing influencer by Thinkers360, AI advisor, and Techstars mentor, explains how businesses can stay ahead by combining tech adoption with authentic human connection. He explores how AI is shifting talent demands, why personal branding is now a business asset, and what enterprises must do to navigate change while staying deeply human.
17 Juli 34min
Ep. 106: Next-Level Leadership to Thrive in the AI Era
AI is reshaping modern leadership — and Jeff Epstein is here to help us decode the shift. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we go beyond the balance sheet and into what makes great boards work, how to lead through uncertainty, and why AI agents will soon outnumber your team. From Charlie Munger’s mental models to the next generation of work, this episode is a crash course in navigating disruption with clarity and confidence.
3 Juli 35min
Ep. 105: The CFO’s Blueprint from Finance Leader to Business Transformer
What separates a good CFO from a transformational one? Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former Oracle CFO, breaks it down. In this episode, he shares battle-tested strategies on balancing growth and profitability, turning finance into a lever for innovation, and building governance systems that scale. This two-part episode is a must-listen for business leaders managing high-stakes decisions in large-scale environments.
1 Juli 21min
Ep. 104: Audits, Automation, and AI: The Future of Financial Governance
The finance world is shifting fast, and AI is leading this change. However, how can organizations use it responsibly to maintain trust and stay compliant? Ahikam Kaufman, CEO of Safebooks AI, breaks down how AI is helping CFOs and finance teams automate financial data validation, reduce fraud, and navigate growing compliance demands.
12 Juni 35min
Ep. 103: It’s Not Just Code Anymore: AI That Thinks
AI is moving fast, and for Ron Green, co-founder and CTO of kungfu.ai, it’s about more than just new tools. It’s about how to work with them. In this #shifthappens episode, Ron shares his journey into the field, his thoughts on AGI, and why human oversight still matters. We look at how AI is changing software development, where creativity fits in, and how businesses can adapt without losing control.
28 Maj 41min
Ep. 102: AI Adoption: How to Make AI Work for Your Business
AI is here to stay, but are businesses using it effectively? In this episode, Kevin Dean, President and CEO of ManoByte, shares how companies can move beyond AI experimentation and integrate it into their core strategy. This episode dives into AI adoption, the evolving role of IT, and how AI-driven solutions like digital agents are transforming industries.
8 Maj 32min
Ep. 101: Scaling Smarter: How MSPs Can Leverage AI, Security, and Strategic Partnerships
The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry is undergoing a major shift as AI, automation, and cybersecurity redefine business operations. In this #shifthappens episode, Jorn Wittendorp, Founder of Ydentic, and Mario Carvajal, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at AvePoint, discuss the Ydentic-AvePoint acquisition, the trends affecting the industry, and strategies for MSPs to stay ahead.
24 Apr 52min
Ep. 100: AI, Deepfakes, and Cybersecurity: Why Protection Must Come First
#shifthappens 100th episode dives into one of the biggest challenges in tech: staying secure while pushing innovation forward. In this episode, Crayon CEO Melissa Mulholland went from Intel intern to global tech leader and now helps organizations navigate security, innovation, and the future of cyber resilience.
10 Apr 29min
