Episode summary
This description captures the "grit" of the second half of the conversation, focusing on the cultural shift and leadership tactics discussed by Shawn and Coz. Part 2: Upskilling the Next Generation for the Human+ Machine World In the conclusion of this special 2-part series on the Beyond the IT Headlines Podcast, host Shawn Rosemarin and Pure Storage Founder/CVO Coz Colgrove move from the philosophy of AI to the practicalities of building a career and a company in an automated age. If Part 1 was about the "Why," Part 2 is about the "How." Coz shares a masterclass in leadership, explaining…
Chapters
- 0:00 — – Recap: Moving from Philosophy to Strategy
- 0:45 — – Experimenting with AI across Finance, HR, and Sales
- 2:10 — – Security vs. Innovation: Don’t Let Fear Shut Down Progress
- 3:30 — – Transforming Auditing and Deal-Checking with AI
- 4:40 — – Is AI Cheating? The Smartphone/Calculator Analogy
- 6:30 — – Lessons from the Classroom: Teaching Responsible Tech Use
- 7:50 — – Why AI-Generated Work Requires a Higher Standard
- 8:45 — – Engineering in 2040: The Shift from Syntax to Vision
- 11:00 — – The Context Gap: Why AI Still Can’t "Ask the Right Questions"
- 13:10 — – Career Advice: The Power of Observation and Curiosity
- 16:15 — – Leading with Vulnerability: Asking "Can You Teach Me?"
- 18:50 — – Final Thoughts: Finding Your Unfair Advantage

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