As organizations rush to integrate Artificial Intelligence, many are finding that AI has become "The Great Equalizer." When every knowledge worker has access to the same models and speed, where does competitive advantage come from?

In this episode, hosts Jeff Welgan, Dr. Sasha Vanterpool, and Will Denman are joined by Jonathan Aberman, CEO of Hupside, to explore the concept of Original Intelligence (OI). They dive into why most AI deployments fail to generate ROI and how leaders can objectively identify "AI-Ready" talent using the Hupchecker. From identifying creative archetypes—Focals, Augmenters, Connecters, and Expanders—to building a workforce that creates value beyond the prompt, this conversation redefines the human layer of cybersecurity.

Jonathan Aberman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hupside. He is a veteran investor, academic leader, and professional services expert who has raised over $2B in funds and generated more than $1B in new revenue throughout his career. At Hupside, he leads the mission to identify, measure, and promote the human upside in an AI-driven world.

• Hupside Official Website: https://www.hupside.com/
• Follow Jonathan Aberman on LinkedIn: Jonathan Aberman
• Learn more about the Hupchecker: Hupchecker Product Page
• Skillrex + Hupside Partnership: Affiliate Program Announcement

• Jeff Welgan: LinkedIn
• Dr. Sasha Vanterpool: LinkedIn
• Will Denman: LinkedIn
• Follow skillrex: skillrex Company Page

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