Evolving Industry
by Intevity
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4 Unshakable, Human-Centric Rules for Leaders in 2026
4 Unshakable, Human-Centric Rules for Leaders in 2026
About this podcast
Welcome to Evolving Industry, a no-BS podcast about business leaders who are successfully weaving technology into their company's DNA to forge a better path forward.
If you’re looking to make actual progress rather than spinning around in a tornado of buzzwords, you’re in the right place.
Host George Jagodzinski is your guide to exploring the best ways to grow and upgrade your business through interviews with some of the world's most recognizable brands.
Join us, because the business environment is ever-changing, and you’re either keeping up or going extinct.
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Episodes
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- 4 Unshakable, Human-Centric Rules for Leaders in 2026 · 14 min · Season 1 Episode 39This year we spoke to guests from across the tech and finance space and one key theme emerged… The AI business landscape requires isolating what actually drives organizational…
- Intevity Labs: Solving Real-World AI Tooling and Token Management · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 38Navigating the constant influx of AI products requires moving beyond hype and focusing on practical execution. When engineering teams adopt AI, measuring true velocity and…
- Existential Uncertainty: Leading Through the Human Side of Agentic AI · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 37Deploying massive technology investments requires balancing complex infrastructure with an absolute commitment to human talent. Lynda Pak, Global Chief Information Officer at The…
- The Strategy Trap: Translating Boardroom Vision to Shop Floor Reality · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 36To truly bridge the gap between leadership and results, a business leader must become a student of execution. Kevin Ertell, author of The Strategy Trap and founder of Mistere…
- How The New York Times Fixed Its Tech Fragmentation Problem · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 35To modernize a legacy publisher, engineering leaders must confront structural tech fragmentation and build cross-functional trust. Brian Hamman, Senior VP of Product Engineering…
- Liquor to Lips: Why Execution Beats Passion in the World of Craft Spirits · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode, we sit down with Co-founder and Partner at99 Proof Partners, to discuss the transition from the corporate world to the high-stakes craftsmanship of the spirits…
- The Buy Now, Pay Later Crisis: Solving Food Insecurity in 2026 · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode, we sit down with Andy Ellwood, Founder and CEO of Stretch, to discuss his decade-long obsession with bringing transparency to the grocery industry. Andy shares…
- Critical Ignoring: A Conversation With Christopher Mims on the AI Tech Bubble · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Mims, Technology Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, to discuss how to maintain a sharp “BS detector” in an era of unprecedented…
- Unintended Consequences: Sifting Fact from Fiction in the AI Retail Bubble · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Cohen, Chief Business Development Officer at Skai, to peel back the layers of the world’s most dominant retail engine: Amazon. Jeff shares…
- The Death of Apps: Why the 20-Year App Economy is Ripe for Disruption · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 30In this episode, we sit down with Peter Harris, Founder of University Growth Fund, to discuss the shifting landscape of the app economy and the rise of AI-native talent. Peter…
- Incremental Value Creation: Using AI to Supercharge Procurement · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, we sit down with Curt Miller, Operations Consultant at Littlejohn & Co., to discuss the transition from the “classically trained” GE culture to the high-stakes…
- Startups in the Age of Robots and AI: A Field Guide for Heavy Industry · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode of Evolving Industry, we sit down with Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital and author of A Startup Field Guide in the Age of Robotics and AI. Oliver…
- Why Data Governance is Your Accelerant in AI Risk Management · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 27This episode explores the critical intersection of innovation and AI risk management. Alec Crawford, Founder and CEO of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., shares his journey…
- Freedom First: Building a New Internal Operating System · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 26This episode explores the transition from a “grind” mentality to a freedom-first operating system. Mark Rampolla, Co-founder and Managing Partner at GroundForce Capital and…
- The GovTech Super Worker: Equipping Public Safety with AI · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this episode, we explore the GovTech super worker, unpacking how AI is transforming public sector roles. Denise Hemke, Chief Product Officer at NEOGOV, explains why government…
- The Octopus Organization: Building Guardrails for Rogue AI Usage · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode, we frame the challenge of adapting to AI using the octopus organization model. Stephen Wunker, Managing Director at New Markets Advisors and co-author of AI and…
- Operationalizing Brand: The PE Strategy for Rollups · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 23This episode dives into the evolution of private equity and the strategy of operationalizing brand. Scott Markman, President at MonogramGroup, shares insights from nearly 30…
- The Cost of AI Hype on Human-First Tech Talent · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 22Jessica Want, Enterprise Data Practices Director at the Maryland Department of Information Technology, compares the current AI era to the dot-com boom, arguing that AI hype is…
- Innovation Mindset: Ditching Buzzwords and Solving Real-World Problems · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this episode, we’re redefining the innovation mindset. Arun Samuga, Supply Chain Technology Executive at Elemica, challenges the idea that innovation is only about…
- Brand Frameworks: Flipping the Script on Creative-First Branding · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 20This episode dives into the brand frameworks of companies. Tyler Borders, Chief Brand Officer at Carnegie, discusses his journey from artist to brand strategist and how he…
