The Human Code
The Human Code" podcast unravels the intricate blend of technology, leadership, and personal growth, featuring insights from visionary leaders and innovators shaping the future. Host Don Finley dives deep into the human stories behind technological advancements, inspiring listeners at the crossroads of humanity and tech.
Episodes
In this episode of the Human Code, host Don sits down with revenue architect Phil Palucha to explore the powerful intersection of humanity and technology. Phil shares his perspective on how AI can serve as a force magnifier to enhance human experiences rather than replace jobs. They discuss the value of using AI to optimize the "boring" but crucial operations of a business, such as data analytics, invoicing, and pre...
In this episode of The Human Code, host Don connects with technology veteran Vijay Raghavan to explore the fascinating evolution of the human-technology interface. Reflecting on 20 years of experience—ranging from Silicon Valley startups to building innovations inside large corporations—Vijay shares critical lessons on what truly drives team success and how organizations adapt to disruption.
The conversat...
Join host Don as he sits down with AI veteran Uvika Sharma (discussed as Iva/Yuva) on The Human Code to explore the vital intersection of humanity, technology, and responsible AI. With over 23 years of experience in data and artificial intelligence, Uvika discusses why technology transformations are ultimately "people problems" rather than software failures.
In this episode, they dive deep into the necessity of chang...
In this episode of The Human Code, host Don sits down with David McDaniel to explore the vital intersection of humanity, technology, and leadership. David shares a deeply personal journey of reconciling his career-driven past with family relationships, leading to his current role as an "elder" and mentor. The conversation delves into how traditional management skills are being redefined in the age of AI. They discus...
The promise was a more fair, efficient, and democratic hiring process. So why are ageism, gender bias, and racial inequality in the pipeline actually getting worse?
In this episode of The Human Code, Don Finley sits down with Shana Pederson — legal tech veteran, recruiter, and Fellow at For Humanity — to unpack what's really going wrong at the intersection of AI and hiring. They dig into the dead internet...
In this episode, Don Finley sits down with marketing strategist Adam Levin to explore what it really means to be authentic in a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence. From brand voice and personal identity to parenting, entrepreneurship, and extreme ownership, this conversation is a fast-paced, no-BS dive into the fundamentals that will never go out of style — no matter how advanced the technolo...
In this episode of The Human Code, Don Finley sits down with Jarod Bowersett — sales veteran, entrepreneur, and co-founder of HeyRafi — to explore the fascinating intersection of AI, sales, and what it means to be human in an era of rapid technological change.
Jarod shares hard-won lessons from 15 years of building high-ticket sales teams, why the "unsexy" fundamentals of sales still matter, and how AI vo...
In this episode, guest Bill McLane joins the conversation to share his journey through more than 30 years in the technology industry, from early coding rooms to co-founding Apon AI. The discussion explores the critical role of empathy in technical support and why maintaining a human touch is essential even as AI voice agents and automation become more prevalent. Bill offers profound insights on business leadership, ...
In this episode, guest Bill McLane joins the conversation to share his journey through more than 30 years in the technology industry, from early coding rooms to co-founding Apon AI. The discussion explores the critical role of empathy in technical support and why maintaining a human touch is essential even as AI voice agents and automation become more prevalent. Bill offers profound insights on business leadership, ...
In this episode, Don sits down with Brian Feinberg, the founder and CTO of the Tomorrow Company, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its integration with human experience. Brian shares insights from his 14-year journey in machine learning and automation, discussing whether modern technology truly "understands" its actions. The conversation delves into the vision behind the Tomorr...
In this episode, experts explore the critical intersection of business fundamentals and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The conversation delves into the shift from repetitive task-based roles to judgment-driven expertise, emphasizing that while robots are taking over automated tasks, human judgment and tribal knowledge remain a company's most valuable intellectual property. The discussion also provid...
In this episode, guest Mary Kotch joins the show to discuss the evolving intersection of humanity and technology. Drawing from her extensive career beginning with early data processing to her current role as an AI fellow, Mary shares deep insights into how artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple automation to drive preventative healthcare and streamlined corporate workflows. The conversation explores the pra...
What does it mean to invest in AI when the same technology could disrupt the people it aims to serve?
In this episode of The Human Code, Don Finley sits down with Allen Smith — Managing Partner of Musa Capital, a $15M VC fund investing at the intersection of enterprise and AI — for a candid conversation about the tension between innovation, responsibility, and human impact.
Allen shares how his Stanford ba...
In this episode of Bold Conscious Connections, technologist and builder Don Finley joins the show to discuss the intersection of innovation and intention. As the founder of Find Industries and host of The Human Code podcast, Finley shares his journey from intense software projects to a life-changing realization while climbing Kilimanjaro. This conversation explores the ethical use of AI to foster deeper human relati...
In this episode of The Human Code, host Don and guest Sean Weissro explore the transformative power of AI and automation in modern business. Sean shares his journey from a tech-obsessed child to a professional networker who leverages multiple AI models—like Claude, Gemini, and Borty—to reclaim 15 to 20 hours of his week. By automating repetitive tasks such as podcast production, website building, and lea...
In this episode of The Human Code, Andreas Welsch, an AI advisor and author with over 25 years of experience in technology, explores the critical intersection of humanity and automation. Welsch discusses the common pitfalls of AI strategy—such as chasing "shiny objects" without clear business value—and shares insights from his books on how organizations can successfully transition to agentic AI while mai...
In this episode, Sultan and Don discuss the fundamental shift toward AI-forward and AI-native organizations. They explore how modern businesses must evolve beyond traditional agency and product models to survive in a landscape where the cost of intelligence is rapidly decreasing. The conversation covers the practical metrics of AI value, such as improving unit-of-work margins and automating core business functions l...
In this episode of The Human Code, host Don welcomes friend and venture capitalist Adam Pelavin to discuss the profound intersection of humanity and technology. Adam shares his journey from reading science fiction and studying pure mathematics to investigating deep questions about consciousness and the human psyche. The conversation explores the challenges of AI alignment, the "missing science" of psychology, and wh...
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of humanity and technology. The discussion delves into how tools like artificial intelligence, rather than replacing us, can serve as a catalyst for reclaiming our core human attributes: creativity and heart. We examine the shift from traditional, efficiency-focused "assembly line" management to an authentic brand of leadership rooted in inner alignment and inten...
In this episode, Don sits down with Arvind Ludhiarich to explore the intersection of humanity and technology. Moving beyond buzzwords, they discuss how AI can amplify human capability and elevate potential rather than replace the workforce. Arvind shares insights from his journey in AI, highlighting real-world use cases—from automated sales prospecting to Socratic AI tutors—and the importance of human ju...
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