Eric Brown Jr. is the founder of ELVTE Coaching and Consulting and a Generative AI innovation lead at Microsoft. In this powerful conversation with Rob Richardson, he unpacks how early adversity became fuel for legacy. From mentoring underserved youth to helping enterprise teams align tech with purpose, Eric proves that impact isn’t just about innovation — it’s about elevation.

Disruption Now Episode 180

Inside This Episode:

-Life Hacker Mindset: How reframing pain unlocks potential
-AI with Empathy: Why tech that doesn’t center people fails
-The Power of Context: Making technology relatable and actionable for all

Connect with Eric Brown Jr.:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrownjr
Forbes Council: councils.forbes.com/profile/Eric-Brown-Jr-Founder-%7C-Chief-Transformation-Officer-ELVTE-Coaching-and-Consulting/440ec31a-0e0d-4650-ae7c-a2b401148572
Thought Leadership: linkedin.com/pulse/empowering-dreams-lessons-learned-from-any-fellow-eric-brown-jr

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