Ed Parcaut welcomes Nick Jain, CEO of IdeaScale, to the Inner Edison Podcast for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.

Hear Nick share his compelling journey from humble beginnings as the child of Indian immigrants in Canada to hedge fund investor on Wall Street, and ultimately to turnaround CEO for multiple companies. Nick dives deep into the lessons learned from his upbringing, the immigrant work ethic, and how becoming a new parent has changed his perspective on life and business.

Discover how Nick transitioned from Wall Street to running large organizations, why understanding the numbers is key for any business, and how using AI tools like ChatGPT is transforming productivity at IdeaScale. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or just passionate about innovation, you’ll get actionable insights on eliminating waste, building metrics-driven teams, and using technology to scale.

Nick also discusses IdeaScale’s mission—to help organizations of any size harness the power of collaborative ideas—and shares how you can start innovating for free. Whether you’re running a one-person shop or a global corporation, this episode is packed with practical wisdom to help you grow and future-proof your business.

Connect with Nick on LinkedIn or try IdeaScale at ideascale.com.

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