Facing Disruption - Accelerating Innovation, Growth, and Resilience

Are you struggling to get your startup off the ground? This episode reveals how underdog founders can turn rejection, limited funding, and imposter syndrome into their best assets. Caroline Lakshmanan shares her raw journey building Cloud Closet, deals with tough feedback, and stays connected to real customers. Key Points: Using scrappiness as a superpower Building powerful online/offline communit...

Join Dr. Gareth Sessel and AJ Bubb for a compelling look at how artificial intelligence, digital biomarkers, and real-world patient data are changing the future of medicine. Discover how continuous monitoring, wearable data, and synthetic datasets are accelerating discoveries, breaking down healthcare silos, and making proactive, tailored care possible for everyone. Key Topics: - What are digital...

Discover how AI and advanced technology are revolutionizing the way humans interact with machines in this fascinating discussion between AJ and Giuseppe Barbara Leonardo, PhD, Head of Data and AI at Tonal. From wearable tech to AI personal trainers, learn how emerging technologies are creating more intuitive, seamless, and powerful connections between humans and machines. In this video, you'll lea...

Explore the future of digital twins with Ed Martin, expert at Twin Site Consulting . Learn the essentials of digital twins vs digital threads, practical use cases in manufacturing, AI’s transformative role, and the rising importance of synthetic data. Get actionable advice for starting your own digital twin projects and how to balance technology with organizational readiness. Key points: - Underst...

Enterprise AI adoption is more than just deploying new tools — it’s a business transformation challenge. In this episode, AJ Bubb sits down with Jeff Sawyer, Managing Director of Digital and AI Transformation at BCG, to explore what it really takes to scale AI successfully across a large organization. From practical frameworks like the 10-20-70 rule to building a learning culture that can adapt to...

Why does your team resist change? How can leaders break down barriers to transformation? Join Randa Mazzawi, business transformation expert, as she shares insights on overcoming resistance, building company culture, and driving effective change. Key points covered: How onboarding often creates silos that impede collaboration The broad spectrum of changes organizations face—from small fixes to majo...

Starting a business? Discover how AI can be your guide through the maze of legal, financial, and operational decisions. In this episode, Evin Wick (tax lawyer, FinTech builder) and AJ Bubb break down the biggest challenges facing new founders—and how AI is changing the game. In this episode: - Why most founders get stuck on compliance—and how to move forward - The three “gaps” every entrepreneur f...

In this episode, we unpack how private equity, venture capital, and innovative investment strategies are reshaping national security, streamlining procurement, and accelerating technology breakthroughs for the Department of Defense. Are you a defense innovator, investor, or policymaker wondering why defense startups struggle to scale—or how new funding models can supercharge military modernization...

Curious about how the best intrapreneurs drive innovation within large organizations? In this episode of Experimenters Mindset, host AJ Bubb interviews Louis Gump, author of "The Inside Innovator," as they reveal actionable strategies for leading change, creating value, and sustaining personal fulfillment inside top companies. Discover the secrets behind "seven-year overnight successes," why integ...

Burnout isn’t just about too much work-it's a wake-up call to reconnect with your inner truth. In this episode, AJ Bubb(https://www.ajbubb.com) and executive depth coach Charlie Gibson (https://coachcharlie.com/) go deep on what burnout really feels like, how to spot it before it overrides your life, and practical tools to help you realign with your values, energy, and purpose. 🎧 If you’ve ever f...

Are you looking to stay ahead of rapid change, turn disruption into opportunity, and lead with confidence in a world defined by innovation? Then you’ve come to the right place. I started Facing Disruption to empower leaders, innovators, and teams to navigate emerging technologies, build high-performing products, and foster a culture of continuous growth. Join me, AJ Bubb, and discover real-world s...

Are you building what customers actually want, or just burning money? Learn how to balance flexibility, cost, and speed, and why empowering teams with clear priorities leads to breakthrough results. Join Will Barrett and AJ Bubb as they reveal why most startups fail (it’s not what you think)-and how you can design products, experiences, and organizations to win from day one. In this episode: What...

Can artificial intelligence finally solve the speed and complexity challenges of federal acquisition? In today’s deep dive, hosts AJ Bubb , Wilson Miles (Emerging Technology Institute), and Chris Barlow (MITRE) reveal the opportunities, hurdles, and real-world lessons from the front lines of AI-enabled procurement. Listen to learn: How AI is streamlining acquisition workflows for the Department of...

In the evolving landscape of post-pandemic health challenges, long COVID has emerged as a persistent and complex condition affecting millions worldwide. As we approach the five-year mark since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 18 million Americans continue to grapple with the long-term effects of the virus, often facing a constellation of symptoms that includes debilitating fatigue...