Jeff Lupinacci, Founder and CEO of Evolve HR Solutions, joins Karina Jimenez to share his career journey from manufacturing to corporate HR and ultimately entrepreneurship. Jeff explains how walking through open doors shaped his path and why varied experiences early on can compound over time.

They discuss Jeff’s concept of AI as a third workforce alongside full-time and contract talent, how leaders should think about mapping work across people and technology, and where AI adds value without replacing human judgment. Jeff also shares practical advice for the next generation on AI fluency, job hopping versus building depth, and why in-person relationships still matter for long term career growth.