In this episode of the Mountain Collective Podcast, host Mourad Bahrouch sits down with Michal Ukropec, an AI and 3D technology expert, to explore the intersection of leadership, digital transformation, and innovation. Michal, recognized on LinkedIn’s Top 100 AI list, shares why businesses resist transparency and how Digital Twin technology is reshaping the manufacturing industry. They discuss how leaders sometimes avoid visibility out of fear of accountability and why companies in emerging markets are more adaptable to technological advancements.

Michal also dives into the psychological effects of abundance, how persistence is the key to success, and why problem-solving skills are more important than ever in today’s fast-changing world. The conversation covers personal resilience, leadership in tough times, and the unexpected ways industries resist change. With real-life experiences from Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Latin America, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights on business, innovation, and mindset shifts for the modern world.