Human-Centered AI: Keeping People First in a Tech-Driven World with Ben Johnson

Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial innovation and business growth in this episode of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast! Host Dave Gulas sits down with Ben Johnson, founder of Particle 41, to discuss actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders looking to take their business to the next level.

In this deep-dive conversation, Ben shares his journey from paper routes and Commodore 64s to leading cutting-edge AI solutions, emphasizing the importance of mission-driven strategy, innovation in business, and mastering the entrepreneurial mindset.

Learn how to overcome organizational barriers, build a human-centered brand in an AI-driven world, and why your “why” matters more than your “how.” Ben unveils hard-hitting truths about change management, leveraging data for growth, and the MOST undervalued entrepreneurial skill: marketing.

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Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminrjohnson/

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Ben’s Innovation Aha Moment
02:00 – Biggest Blocks Holding Businesses Back
03:18 – From Academia to Entrepreneurship
06:22 – Solving Deeper Client Problems
08:43 – Keeping Business Human in the Age of AI
12:39 – Change Management Misconceptions
15:23 – One Universal Truth About Business Strategy
17:28 – The Power of “Why” in Strategy
18:31 – Most Undervalued Entrepreneur Skill
20:24 – Advice for Technical Founders Becoming Marketers
22:33 – What Ben is Still Unlocking in His Journey
24:12 – Connect with Ben & Particle 41

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