Digitally Humane

Waleed Khalid

We talk about thought-provoking ideas worth doing that can change the world. We'll explore the frontiers of technology, the depths of human potential, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. From AI and robotics to sustainability and social justice, no topic is off-limits as we unravel the threads of the future.

Episodes

  1. Jul 2

    The Business Model Nobody Teaches | Alexander Osterwalder

    On this episode of the Digitally Human podcast, Alexander Osterwalder, creator of the Business Model Canvas and co-founder of Strategyzer, argues that most companies are solving the wrong problem when they focus on their product. He walks through two contrasting stories, Oura versus Whoop and the failed launch of the original Nespresso machine, to show why a strong business model beats a strong product every time. He also explains why over 90% of AI initiatives inside large companies fail, why he thinks the term "innovation" should be retired, and the dual operating system, explore and exploit, that keeps companies like Amazon reinventing themselves while they're still winning. Alexander also opens up about the PhD dissertation that became a global business tool, the comic book he wrote with his own children to teach them entrepreneurship, and which company's stock he'd short because of its people-based business model. In this episode: Why business models beat products, every timeThe explore and exploit system behind lasting companiesWhere AI creates a real competitive moatWhat he got wrong before Strategyzer got it rightRapid fire: the books, beliefs and advice he's abandoned Subscribe for new episodes every week. 🔍 Inside the Episode: 0:00 – Introduction 1:20 – The PhD thesis that became a global business tool 5:45 – What actually separates great entrepreneurs from good ones 9:44 – Is entrepreneurship something you're born with? 15:55 – Teaching his own kids entrepreneurship through a comic book 23:00 – Oura vs Whoop: why the business model wins 26:38 – The Nespresso failure that became a multi-billion pound business 30:22 – The dual operating system top founders swear by 39:02 – Why he says the word "innovation" is dead 43:00 – Where AI actually creates a business moat 58:11 – Rapid fire: books, regrets, and abandoned beliefs

    The Business Model Nobody Teaches | Alexander Osterwalder

  2. 11/11/2024

    Human values will become more precious as technology evolves | My parents influenced my creative journey | Pentagram operates without a CEO | Harry Pearce

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Harry Pearce from Pentagram. He takes us through his creative journey and shares the influences that shaped him from childhood, the powerful bond with his father, and the experiences that have defined his work. Discover the unique structure of Pentagram, the importance of debate and generosity in the workplace, and how design can be a universal language for connection. Pearce offers his thoughts on AI’s role in creativity, the future of human values in design, and the significance of finding one’s inner spark. Hear about his impactful work with Witness, a human rights organization, and how design choices can influence personal growth to global events like elections. This episode is rich with insights on creativity, legacy, and the power of ideas without boundaries.

    Human values will become more precious as technology evolves | My parents influenced my creative journey | Pentagram operates without a CEO | Harry Pearce
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We talk about thought-provoking ideas worth doing that can change the world. We'll explore the frontiers of technology, the depths of human potential, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead. From AI and robotics to sustainability and social justice, no topic is off-limits as we unravel the threads of the future.

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  • Creator
    Waleed Khalid
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Digitally Humane
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    Digitally Humane