In this clip from Who Got Me Here, Kraig Swensrud explains why the people who sit on the cutting edge of technology naturally become magnets for opportunity and relationships. In today’s world, that cutting edge is AI.

Kraig shares the story of Rich Campbell, a teammate who raised his hand to figure out how an AI agent could help Qualified acquire new customers. Rich pulled together 20 vendors, built something real, and earned a new title—AI Go-to-Market Specialist—along with a stronger internal network and career momentum.

Kraig’s advice to young professionals:

* Run toward new technology, especially AI

* Be the person others go to when they want to learn

* Build success with the people around you, not alone

Do that, and your network will quietly compound for the rest of your career.

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