Facing Disruption - Accelerating Innovation, Growth, and Resilience

AJ Bubb

Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities. Our content spans three key pillars: The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster The Experimenter's Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation

  1. Learning Leadership in the Moment | Ben Perreau

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    Learning Leadership in the Moment | Ben Perreau

    Are you an IC considering a leadership role, or a manager struggling to find your footing? This is for you! Ben Perreau, founder of Parafoil and a veteran across BBC, SY Partners, Google, Meta, and Apple, reveals the harsh truths and overlooked necessities of modern leadership. Ben, a builder and engineer at heart, experienced the rapid rise to leadership himself, building the world's biggest music website at 24. He dives deep into the common pitfalls, unexpected challenges, and the crucial skills often missing in today's leadership development. Discover why 82% of managers feel "accidental" and how this impacts team retention and company growth. Walk away with actionable takeaways for every stage of your career journey: from aspiring ICs to seasoned leaders. This isn't just about managing tasks; it's about leading people, fostering empathy, and creating a resilient, high-performing culture. 00:00 - 00:00: The crucial question ICs must ask before stepping into leadership: Progression or Vocation? 00:00 - 00:00: Ben's fascinating career arc: from building the world's biggest music website to consulting for tech giants. 00:00 - 00:00: Why moving from IC to Manager is a complete vocation change, not just a progression. 00:00 - 000:00: The shocking stats: 82% of managers feel "accidental," and 1/3 of new manager's teams leave within the first year. 00:00 - 00:00: Ben's personal leadership journey: From "over-delegating or laissez-faire" to becoming a respected leader. 00:00 - 00:00: The essential traits of a respected leader: Self-awareness, empathy, and empowering teams to take breaks. 00:00 - 00:00: The rise of Staff and Principal Engineer roles: Keeping technical talent out of management. 00:00 - 00:00: The concept of "glue roles" and how to identify organic leaders in your organization. 00:00 - 00:00: Why focusing on AI utilization over actual outcomes is a dangerous trap. 00:00 - 00:00: The IBM cultural transformation workshop: A unique approach to leadership development through mindfulness. 00:00 - 00:00: Introducing Parafoil.co: Ben's new AI-powered tool for real-time leadership intelligence and growth. 00:00 - 00:00: Actionable Takeaways: Specific advice for ICs, managers, and seasoned leaders. Are you ready to truly learn leadership in the moment? Hit play and uncover the insights that will transform your approach to leading and managing people. 👉 Don't forget to LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and leave a COMMENT below with YOUR biggest leadership challenge! Let's connect: Learn more about Ben Perreau and Parafoil: https://www.parafoil.co

    56 min
  2. Rewiring Your Enterprise for AI: Why Your Old Org Chart Will Fail

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    Rewiring Your Enterprise for AI: Why Your Old Org Chart Will Fail

    The AI-Native Enterprise: What No One Tells You About Rewiring Your Business Are you feeling overwhelmed by the AI hype but know your business needs to adapt? This webcast with Melissa Reeve, author of Hyper Adaptive Enterprise, cuts through the noise. Discover how AI is fundamentally changing business operations and what you, your leaders, and your organization MUST do to prepare. AJ Bubb and Melissa Reeve dive deep into: - Why traditional organizational structures need to evolve for an AI-native future. - The critical role of "ownership" in the age of AI, and how to foster it. - How AI is shifting decision-making, budgeting, and even strategic planning. - Practical frameworks to help individuals and organizations navigate AI-driven change effectively. - Learning from past technological disruptions to inform our future strategies. Melissa highlights that AI integration is overwhelmingly about PEOPLE, not just tools or algorithms. This candid conversation reveals the real challenges and opportunities as organizations rewire themselves to become "hyper adaptive." Join us to get grounded insights and actionable advice on thriving in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to AI and Leadership 00:43 Welcome to Facing Disruption 00:52 Meet Melissa Reeve 02:14 The Birth of Hyper Adaptive Enterprise 03:48 Historical Context of Organizational Transformation 05:23 Challenges of Functional Silos 08:26 Agile and Cross-Functionality 11:42 Ownership and AI's Role in Transformation 18:21 Hyper Adaptive Model Explained 24:04 AI in Decision Making and Budgeting 29:04 The Changing Role of QA in AI 29:32 Prioritization and Alignment in Creative Work 30:56 Frameworks for Organizational Focus 34:08 The Importance of Ownership and Decentralization 36:10 Leadership Strategies in the Age of AI 39:30 The Overwhelm of AI and Information Management 46:20 Actionable Frameworks for Individuals and Organizations 51:01 Lessons from Past Disruptions and Future Strategies 55:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Don't let the future of AI leave you behind. Like this video, subscribe to Facing Disruption for more insights, and tell us in the comments: What's your biggest challenge in adapting to an AI-native world? Find Melissa Reeve on LinkedIn or visit Hyper Adaptive Solutions for more information. #AI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #OrganizationalChange #Leadership #MelissaReeve #HyperAdaptiveEnterprise #FacingDisruption #FutureofWork #BusinessStrategy ---------------------------------------------------------- AJ Bubb is the founder of MxP Studio - a human first innovation agency, founded on the principles of customer obsession, and helping teams adopt and augment their capabilities with AI, not replace. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across tech, consulting, startups, and enterprise - AJ has led engineer and product teams at places such as Amazon, Accenture, Google, and many more, launching over 100 prototypes, pilots, and products. AJ is also and active mentor for leaders, teams, and innovators. Connect MxP Studio: https://mxp.studio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbubb/ -------------------------------------------------------- 🎤 Subscribe for more insights, like, and share how YOU are Facing Disruption! Check out our playlists Want to build better products and teams? Rockstar Product Teams: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslVT92614HCepmI0NqZT5cL_ Looking to grow and stay resilient as an entrepreneur? Experimenter's Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslX_Jl1dbtCnE2sHjauafk1u Interested in learning how AI is disrupting industries? The Future of Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzb8muOeIslUlbTyR9poIFXKVqcnXqLrh

    56 min
  3. Precision healthcare and digital biomarkers

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    Precision healthcare and digital biomarkers

    The future of healthcare is here! 🚀 In this episode of Facing Disruption, we dive deep into the world of precision healthcare and digital biomarkers with Dev Roy, CEO of Intra Intel AI. Discover how AI is revolutionizing clinical trials, democratizing data insights, and accelerating medical breakthroughs. Dev shares his incredible journey and offers critical advice for businesses and individuals looking to thrive in this rapidly evolving AI-driven landscape. Don't get left behind! What you'll learn: How AI is cutting clinical trial timelines and reducing failure ratesThe power of context engineering and why data is no longer a "swamp"The critical role of AI in personalizing patient care and democratizing medical knowledgeWhy every business, big or small, needs an AI strategy NOWActionable advice for job seekers to future-proof their careers in the AI eraJoin us as we explore how AI is not just automating, but augmenting human capabilities to create a more united and efficient healthcare ecosystem. Timestamp Highlights: 00:00 - AI: A Catalyst for a United World00:24 - Introducing Dev Roy: From India to AI Pioneer03:46 - The Broken Clinical Trial System & AI's Solution08:00 - Demystifying Data: The Challenge of Context17:20 - AI & Context Engineering: Connecting the Dots19:18 - Human + AI: Augmenting Creativity & Precision22:20 - Digital Biomarkers & Patient Adherence in Trials25:30 - AI's Role in Patient Care: Supporting Clinicians29:14 - Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) & Precision AI32:42 - AI & Rare Diseases: Democratizing Dr. House35:41 - The Urgency of Now: Why Businesses Can't Wait for AI40:45 - The New Paradigm: Value Over Traditional Roles45:52 - Future-Proofing Your Career in the AI RevolutionIf you're interested in the future of medicine, the impact of AI on business, or how to navigate your career in an evolving technological world, this is a must-watch! 👍 Like this video if you found it insightful! ✅ Subscribe to Facing Disruption for more conversations shaping our future: 💬 Leave a comment below with your thoughts on precision healthcare or AI's role in society!

    56 min

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Facing Disruption is a webcast that explores the intersection of technology and humanity through conversations with leaders across industries. We help leaders understand how emerging trends and technologies are impacting their businesses and customers, ultimately turning shifting market trends into new opportunities. Our content spans three key pillars: The Future of explores emerging technologies and their industry impact Rockstar Product Teams reveals strategies for building better products faster The Experimenter's Mindset showcases how calculated risk-taking drives innovation