Jody Glidden — Tech Entrepreneur & CEO | Why Fast Learning Is the Only Protection Against AI Disruption
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About The Guest
Jody Glidden is a serial tech entrepreneur whose latest venture, Postilize, harnesses AI to transform how businesses scale client engagement. His track record includes co-founding Introhive, a category-defining enterprise relationship management platform that raised over $135 million and scaled to a near $500 million valuation, earning recognition on Deloitte’s list of fastest-growing tech companies. Glidden previously led successful startups including Chalk Media, which was acquired by BlackBerry, and other ventures with strategic exits. With Postilize, he continues his pattern of creating industry-shaping companies that leverage cutting-edge technology to solve critical business challenges.
Talking Points
- 00:00 — Intro
- 01:38 — Jody’s Greatest AI Fear
- 07:46 — AI’s Wildest Capabilities
- 09:07 — How to Survive AI Job Loss
- 15:52 — Jody’s GenAI Awakening Moment
- 19:19 — Essential Entrepreneur Skills Today
- 22:18 — Do Relationships Matter Anymore?
- 27:13 — Is AI Killing Writing Forever?
- 33:23 — GenAI’s Real Workplace Impact
- 35:48 — Sponsor Break
- 38:57 — Upskill Now or Fall Behind
- 40:17 — Why This AI Wave Hits Different
- 47:34 — Building When Everything Changes
- 52:20 — Jody’s Hardest Business Lessons
- 56:02 — Ready to Start a Company?
- 58:41 — Staying Motivated Through Chaos
- 1:00:10 — Sponsor Break
- 1:02:22 — Why Self-Belief Wins Everything
- 1:06:15 — Making People Believe Your Vision
- 1:09:05 — What Actually Drives Founders
- 1:12:25 — Building vs Having a Life
- 1:13:37 — Jody’s Most Painful Failure
- 1:15:35 — Are Entrepreneurs Born Different?
- 1:17:02 — Staying Relevant Forever
- 1:22:11 — Jody’s Advice for His Kids
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