The Victor Cho Podcast

Victor Cho
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The Victor Cho Podcast is designed to help audiences rethink their relationship with technology, uncover new perspectives, and discover practical wisdom in every conversation. Episode zero sets the tone for what is to come: engaging dialogue, unexpected stories, and golden nuggets of insight that encourage listeners to stay curious about the future.

  1. 1d ago

    15. Think Like Your Boss (Or The CEO!): Lesson 1

    Elevate your career with direct insights from Victor Cho. In this special talking-head episode, Victor steps away from the traditional interview format to share one of the lessons from his comprehensive CEO Career Acceleration Course - a 10-lesson series designed to provide the high-level mentorship many professionals lack in their current roles. Victor, with over 30 years of experience, shares his perspectives and learnings that will help you accelerate your career. Lesson 1: Stop just completing tasks. Start solving for the business. In this first lesson, we’re breaking down the ultimate career hack: shifting from a "job description" mindset to a CEO mindset. If you want to fast-track your promotion and stand out to upper management, you have to stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like an owner. What you’ll learn in this lesson: • The Leadership Shift: How to view your daily role from the vantage point of your boss or CEO. • The 80/20 Career Rule: How top performers prioritize high-leverage tasks that move the needle. • Strategic Value: The exact framework used to create undeniable value for the entire business—not just your immediate team. Hit play to unlock the next-level skills you need to accelerate your career today! More lessons in this series will be released soon. The entire Career Acceleration Course can be found here: https://www.victorcho.com/course #CareerAcceleration #NextLevelSkills #FutureProof #Leadership #StrategicThinking #VictorChoPodcast For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor... To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    30 min

  2. Jun 16

    13. Where Biology Meets Business: Reimagining Manufacturing Through Synthetic Biology and Cellular Innovation

    🧪 “The future growth of humanity will happen at the intersection of biology and technology.” That quote became very real in this conversation with Michael Newton — former Nike innovation leader and now CEO of Qorium, a company building real leather… without the cow. We talk about: 🔬 Synthetic biology and why it could reshape manufacturing 👟 What Nike taught him about innovation at massive scale 🧠 How AI is already transforming day-to-day business operations 🌍 The surprising differences between Europe and the U.S. on healthcare, entrepreneurship, and quality of life ⚡ Why the next generation of materials may be engineered instead of harvested - one of the most thought-provoking conversations I’ve had on the podcast so far. 🎙️ Full episode out now. #Biotech #SyntheticBiology #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #FutureOfTech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #VictorChoPodcast For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    45 min
  3. 14. The Unshackled Owner: Building Businesses, Empowering People, and Defining Success

    Jun 9

    14. The Unshackled Owner: Building Businesses, Empowering People, and Defining Success

    What separates entrepreneurs who build lasting companies from those who stay trapped in the daily grind? In this insightful episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, Victor sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Aaron Young, Chairman of Laughlin Associates and author of The Unshackled Owner. Aaron shares hard-earned lessons from decades of building and scaling businesses, helping hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, and leading through economic uncertainty. They explore how AI is transforming small business operations, why human trust still matters in an increasingly automated world, and the leadership principles that helped Aaron maintain employee loyalty through the 2008 recession. Aaron also reveals why defining success with clarity is the foundation of every great company and explains how business owners can break free from becoming prisoners of their own success. Connect with Aaron: Website: https://aaronscottyoung.com/ For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    45 min
  4. 12. Fixing Healthcare from the Outside In: A New Model for Cost & Care | David Huerta

    Apr 28

    12. Fixing Healthcare from the Outside In: A New Model for Cost & Care | David Huerta

    The healthcare system may be broken—but that doesn’t mean you're powerless. In this episode, David Huerta shares decades of insider knowledge on why costs are so high—and more importantly, what can be done about it. From employer strategies to virtual care innovations, we explore how a new layer of healthcare is emerging—one that’s faster, simpler, and more affordable. This is a must-listen for leaders, operators, and anyone navigating today’s healthcare reality. David is a Healthcare Innovator and CEO/Co-Founder of Whole Person Virtual Care. 🎧 Listen today Connect with David Huerta : LinkedIn:   / david-huerta-89732329   #FutureOfHealthcare #Entrepreneurship #Podcast For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    48 min
  5. 11. AI Meets the Law: Rethinking the Future of Knowledge Work with Monica Zent

    Apr 14

    11. AI Meets the Law: Rethinking the Future of Knowledge Work with Monica Zent

    AI is transforming knowledge work—but what does that really mean for the legal world? ⚖️ In this conversation, Victor Cho sits down with serial legal entrepreneur Monica Zent to unpack the collision between AI and law—from fractional talent models to agentic workflows, governance challenges, and the future of legal tech. They dive into how AI is reshaping client behavior, why human expertise still matters, and what companies must do now to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. 🎧 Tune in for a thought-provoking look at where technology meets trust—and what it means for the future of work. Connect with Monica Zent: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicazent/ Website: https://www.monicazent.com/ Venture Legal Newsletter:https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7302735858552446976 Companies: Law Innovation Agency: https://www.lawinnovationagency.com/ ZentLaw Group: https://zentlawgroup.com/ For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    26 min
  6. 10. The Collision of AI and Humanity: Designing a Better Future with Paul Allen

    Mar 9

    10. The Collision of AI and Humanity: Designing a Better Future with Paul Allen

    What kind of world should exist in the age of AI? In this episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, Victor sits down with entrepreneur Paul Allen (founder of Ancestry.com) to explore one of the most important questions of our time: just because we can build something with AI… should we? They dive into:• Why technology should strengthen human connection—not replace it• The hidden dangers of designing addictive digital systems• How AI could help billions of people discover their talents and thrive• The future of work, education, and human flourishing• Why entrepreneurs must think about the second-order effects of what they build Paul also shares the vision behind SOAR AI Studio, his mission to create tools that help people thrive in work, relationships, and life. If you care about the intersection of AI, humanity, and the future we’re building together, this conversation is a must-listen. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now. #AI #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #HumanFlourishing #Leadership For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    50 min
  7. 09. The Truth Deficit at Work: Why AI Needs Honest Employee Data

    Feb 23

    09. The Truth Deficit at Work: Why AI Needs Honest Employee Data

    What if the biggest problem with AI in the workplace isn’t the technology — but the truth? In this episode of The Victor Cho Podcast, I’m joined by Petar Kralev, founder of Mirror360, to explore why traditional HR processes suppress honesty, why annual reviews produce low-integrity data, and how companies are flying blind when it comes to understanding their people. We dive into game theory, employee anonymity, organizational “MRIs,” and the rising tension between AI-driven efficiency and human dignity at work. This conversation challenges how leaders think about transparency, trust, and what it really means to build a company of people — not just resources. Petar Kralev contact details: LinkedIn (Petar): https://www.linkedin.com/in/petarkralev Company Website: https://www.mirror360.org Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mirror-360 Substack: https://substack.com/@petarkralev 🎧 Tune in if you’re a founder, executive, or operator navigating the future of work. For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    30 min

  8. Feb 11

    08. What Should We Tell the Kids? Navigating Work, Learning, and Purpose in the Age of AI

    AI is no longer a future concept—it’s already reshaping how we learn, work, and build careers. So the real question parents, students, and professionals are asking is: what do we do now? In this special talking-head episode, Victor Cho steps away from the traditional interview format to share a clear, thoughtful framework he’s presented to high school students, college students, and parents alike. Drawing from decades as a tech CEO and his role on the Wharton AI & Analytics Advisory Board, Victor breaks down: 🤖 What’s actually changed with AI (and what’s just noise) 📈 Why intelligence is becoming a service—and what that means for knowledge work 🧭 How careers and company structures are likely to evolve 🔑 The four skills that will matter most going forward: Cyborg, Conductor, Connector, and Crackerjack For more information on the podcast, please click here: https://www.emovidcorp.com/the-victor-cho-podcast To start a verified Human Conversation with Victor, please click here: https://link.emovid.com/0wjoz4

    34 min
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The Victor Cho Podcast is designed to help audiences rethink their relationship with technology, uncover new perspectives, and discover practical wisdom in every conversation. Episode zero sets the tone for what is to come: engaging dialogue, unexpected stories, and golden nuggets of insight that encourage listeners to stay curious about the future.

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  • Creator
    Victor Cho
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
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