If you've ever wondered how to actually navigate the AI revolution—without getting crushed by it—then you must hear this one. John Girard, serial tech CEO and modern-day philosopher, breaks down what most businesses are getting dangerously wrong about AI adoption—and what to do instead.

This isn’t just about optimizing workflows—it’s really about whether your business survives the next decade. We unpack the AI enablement wave, why it’s eerily similar to the dot-com boom (and bust), and how solopreneurs and Fortune 50s alike can avoid becoming obsolete. Whether you're a curious founder, a hesitant exec, or a policy-overwhelmed leader, this convo is your wake-up call.

• Why every business is now an AI business (even if it doesn’t know it yet)
• The 5 core areas where AI will hit first: customer support, sales, marketing, HR, and operations
• John’s wild vision of “AI enablement consultants” as the new web designers of the 2000s
• What most companies get totally wrong about AI strategy
• The “AI policy vs. AI framework” debate—and where to start
• Shocking story: how one company 2X’d their valuation with just 10% of their AI plan implemented
• Mischa and John’s honest take on aging, AI longevity, and the spiritual implications of large language models
• Startup throwbacks: what dot-com era lessons still hold true in 2025
• Why teenagers and solopreneurs may secretly have a leg up in this next tech wave

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