How does a Navy SEAL become a tech CEO? In this episode, Gary Lafferty talks to Ty Smith about building enterprise-grade AI, leading with vision, and creating real growth in tech.

Description:Ty Smith, founder of CommSafe AI and Hero Consulting, joins Gary Lafferty to share how he transitioned from Navy SEAL to building an AI company that solves high-stakes problems for enterprise clients.

You’ll learn about:

• Preemptive AI solutions for insider threats and sentiment risk
  

• Why founders should not always do customer interviews
  

• The difference between founder-led sales and founder-led marketing
  

• How authority attracts elite teams, top investors, and loyal clients
  

• Lessons in humility, faith, and knowing your role as a CEO
  

Whether you're a tech CEO, startup founder, or enterprise consultant, this episode will reshape how you think about growth, leadership, and AI.

Links:

• https://www.commsafe.ai
  

• https://www.wearehero.com
  

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/tysmith31
  

• https://www.instagram.com/coachtysmith
  

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