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AI, Storytelling, & San Francisco w/ Julian Guthrie
In this inspiring and wide-ranging episode, Nick sits down with Julian Guthrie, a Pulitzer-nominated journalist, bestselling author, and now AI startup founder, who calls Hayden, Idaho home.
Julian opens up about:
- Her path to the San Francisco Chronicle, covering the tech boom, interviewing billionaires and astronauts, and telling underdog stories that matter.
- How her deep empathy, resilience, and pursuit of excellence shaped her storytelling and life choices.
- What she learned from Larry Ellison about Kaizen and how that daily discipline drives her today.
- Her leap from journalism to tech with the creation of Alphy and HarmCheck, a tool using AI to reduce harm in digital communication.
- Why she believes leadership can be powerful and kind, and how she’s leading with authenticity rather than aggression.
This is a conversation about words, power, purpose and why story matters more than ever.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- Why Julian believes every person has a powerful story to tell.
- The state of journalism, what went wrong in San Francisco, and whether journalism can bounce back.
- How tech and storytelling intersect — and why AI might be the next great tool for empathy and accountability.
- What feminine leadership looks like in the world of startups.
- The origins of HarmCheck and how it helps companies communicate ethically and effectively.
🌎 Guest Links:
- 💡 HarmCheck – Julian’s AI company that detects harm in digital communication.
- 📚 Books by Julian Guthrie
- 🧭 Alphy – Parent company to HarmCheck.
🏗️ Join the build_ Community:
Julian is a proud build_ member and mentor, actively collaborating with AI experts and fellow builders. Want to connect with incredible people like her?
📍 Become a member at buildjournal.club
🌐 Attend events, find mentors, and build your vision with us.
05:31 Optimism and Resilience in Life
10:52 Morning Routines and Systems for Success
14:19 The Importance of Personal Stories
17:45 The Evolution of Journalism
22:31 Tech's Impact on Journalism and San Francisco
27:19 Empathy and Action in Addressing Urban Issues
33:00 The Future of Journalism: Balancing Tradition and Technology
40:01 From Journalist to Founder: Julian's Journey with Alfie
47:41 Empowering Communication: The Role of HarmCheck
55:15 Finding Your Story: The Importance of Narrative
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In this inspiring and wide-ranging episode, Nick sits down with Julian Guthrie, a Pulitzer-nominated journalist, bestselling author, and now AI startup founder, who calls Hayden, Idaho home.
Julian opens up about:
- Her path to the San Francisco Chronicle, covering the tech boom, interviewing billionaires and astronauts, and telling underdog stories that matter.
- How her deep empathy, resilience, and pursuit of excellence shaped her storytelling and life choices.
- What she learned from Larry Ellison about Kaizen and how that daily discipline drives her today.
- Her leap from journalism to tech with the creation of Alphy and HarmCheck, a tool using AI to reduce harm in digital communication.
- Why she believes leadership can be powerful and kind, and how she’s leading with authenticity rather than aggression.
This is a conversation about words, power, purpose and why story matters more than ever.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- Why Julian believes every person has a powerful story to tell.
- The state of journalism, what went wrong in San Francisco, and whether journalism can bounce back.
- How tech and storytelling intersect — and why AI might be the next great tool for empathy and accountability.
- What feminine leadership looks like in the world of startups.
- The origins of HarmCheck and how it helps companies communicate ethically and effectively.
🌎 Guest Links:
- 💡 HarmCheck – Julian’s AI company that detects harm in digital communication.
- 📚 Books by Julian Guthrie
- 🧭 Alphy – Parent company to HarmCheck.
🏗️ Join the build_ Community:
Julian is a proud build_ member and mentor, actively collaborating with AI experts and fellow builders. Want to connect with incredible people like her?
📍 Become a member at buildjournal.club
🌐 Attend events, find mentors, and build your vision with us.
05:31 Optimism and Resilience in Life
10:52 Morning Routines and Systems for Success
14:19 The Importance of Personal Stories
17:45 The Evolution of Journalism
22:31 Tech's Impact on Journalism and San Francisco
27:19 Empathy and Action in Addressing Urban Issues
33:00 The Future of Journalism: Balancing Tradition and Technology
40:01 From Journalist to Founder: Julian's Journey with Alfie
47:41 Empowering Communication: The Role of HarmCheck
55:15 Finding Your Story: The Importance of Narrative