What if the real edge in leadership isn’t strategy, but how you think about people?

In this episode of Still Evolving, Dr. Amy Athey sits down with entrepreneur Doug Locke to unpack his unconventional journey from consulting boardrooms to building a thriving biotech-focused organization. What started as a leap to help his father turned into a discovery of entrepreneurship, resilience, and redefining how teams are built and led.

Doug shares hard-earned lessons on navigating uncertainty, resisting conformity, and why the future belongs to leaders who invest deeply in people over process. From scaling innovative business models to leading through the rise of AI, this conversation is a masterclass in staying grounded while thinking years ahead.

Key takeaways:

• Why great leaders fight the bias of conformity
• How investing in people creates exponential growth
• Navigating fear and opportunity in the age of AI

If you’re building something, leading a team, or evolving into your next chapter, this episode will challenge how you think about impact and legacy.