From academia to global leadership, Dr. Scott Massey has spent his career exploring how economic growth and human flourishing can move together. As Chairman & CEO of Global Action Platform, he brings universities, businesses, and investors together to build scalable solutions in food, health, and prosperity—from Tennessee to communities around the world.

Rich Ina talks with Dr. Massey about the values that ground his work, the mentors who shaped his path, and the habits that keep him sharp. They also dig into the next generation of leadership, the pitfalls of a "check-the-box" education, and why courage, curiosity, and real human thinking matter even more in an AI-driven era.

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