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In this special episode of Generation AI, Ardis announces a major milestone: after nearly a decade of leading Element451 as Founder and CEO, he’s stepping away from the CEO role and returning to what he loves most—building. Recorded just after the big reveal at Engage Summit 2025, Ardis and JC dive into the reasons behind this move, what it means for the future of Element451, and why this shift aligns perfectly with the intense AI talent wars reshaping the industry today.
Opening: Major Leadership Announcement at Engage Summit 2025 (00:00:00)
The Timing and Reasoning Behind the Transition (00:03:12)
CEO vs Board Member: Defining the New Role (00:05:43)
Company Culture and DNA Beyond Leadership (00:10:19)
The AI Talent Wars and Market Dynamics (00:14:39)
Building in the AI Era: Opportunities and Acceleration (00:26:08)
Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:33:14)
Higher Education's True Value and Mission (00:40:05)
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Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis
Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.
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In this special episode of Generation AI, Ardis announces a major milestone: after nearly a decade of leading Element451 as Founder and CEO, he’s stepping away from the CEO role and returning to what he loves most—building. Recorded just after the big reveal at Engage Summit 2025, Ardis and JC dive into the reasons behind this move, what it means for the future of Element451, and why this shift aligns perfectly with the intense AI talent wars reshaping the industry today.
Opening: Major Leadership Announcement at Engage Summit 2025 (00:00:00)
The Timing and Reasoning Behind the Transition (00:03:12)
CEO vs Board Member: Defining the New Role (00:05:43)
Company Culture and DNA Beyond Leadership (00:10:19)
The AI Talent Wars and Market Dynamics (00:14:39)
Building in the AI Era: Opportunities and Acceleration (00:26:08)
Reflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:33:14)
Higher Education's True Value and Mission (00:40:05)
- - - -
Connect With Our Co-Hosts:
Ardis Kadiu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
https://twitter.com/ardis
Dr. JC Bonilla
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
https://twitter.com/jbonillx
About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com.
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