Hi everyone, and welcome to Day One of For Starters: Unfiltered Perspectives on AI, CX, and Startups. This is a mostly daily podcast, starting today, where we’ll cut through the noise and jargon surrounding these topics and focus on what’s real.

I’m Chris Crosby—entrepreneur, builder, and someone who’s been deep in startups and technology for over two decades. This podcast won’t be about clichés, AI apocalypses, or overhyped trends. Instead, it’s about real strategies—what works, what doesn’t, and why.

For those who know me, you’ll know I don’t shy away from calling it like I see it. Whether I’m right or wrong, the goal is to bring fresh perspectives and challenge the status quo with a bit of a contrarian edge.

Here’s what you can expect:

* Daily takes: 3-5 minutes on tough topics.

* Guest appearances: Occasionally, we’ll bring in guest hosts for deeper dives and more heat.

* Portfolio highlights: I’ll introduce you to VenturesCX, the portfolio of companies I run. We’re tackling challenges at the intersection of AI, contact centers, and outsourcing, while pushing into new markets in 2025.

This podcast is where we experiment, learn, and push boundaries. Bring your questions, your feedback, and your curiosity. Tomorrow, we dive in. Let’s get started.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chriscrosby.cx