DETAILS | What does it take to build a purpose-driven business that prioritizes people over profit? Tom Rossi is a passionate human-centered leader and co-founder of Higher Pixels. He and his fellow co-founders are driven by a deep purpose to make life better for human beings through software products. One of those products is Buzzsprout–the world's largest premium podcast hosting company–which helps anyone share their voice and give their gifts to the world. What a fantastic way to help people exit loneliness, find their tribe, belonging, and build community when it matters most. In this uplifting episode, we discuss learning from failure, being forced to pivot, the pain of layoffs, the courage to reinvent, and the power of a bold human-centered approach. Finally, Tom shares insights on the future of podcasting and the reciprocity of value for value.

OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!