"We want to create more capitalists."

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Seth Levine, Partner at Foundry and co-author of The New Builders and Capital Evolution. Seth has spent his career at the intersection of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and social impact — backing companies, funds, and ideas that aim to redefine capitalism for the modern era.

The conversation explores the intersection of technology, capitalism, and the future of work. Seth shares insights from his latest book, Capital Evolution, examining how AI, innovation, and ownership models can drive a more inclusive and dynamic form of capitalism — one that rebuilds the middle class, empowers employees, and strengthens community.

They also discuss lessons from interviews with CEOs, the need for collaboration between business and government, and why offsite meetings remain one of the most powerful tools for strategic alignment and leadership connection.

Chapters

00:00 Techno-Optimism and the Future of Work

01:38 Exploring the Future of Capitalism

08:23 Insights from CEO Interviews

11:43 Rebuilding the Middle Class

19:45 The Impact of AI on Employment

24:30 Collaboration Between Business and Government

26:55 Concrete Actions for CEOs

48:13 The Importance of Offsites and Team Alignment

53:51 Personal Reflections and Future Aspirations

Watch now to explore how Seth and the next generation of leaders are evolving capitalism — and why optimism, ownership, and collaboration are key to shaping a better future of work.

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🌐 Visit Collective Genius™ to build your growth team with the Peak Operating System™ 👉 https://www.collective-genius.com/

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"You have to hire for judgment." - Chris Andrew

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Chris Andrew, CEO and co-founder of Scrunch — the platform helping brands navigate the AI-first customer journey. Scrunch enables companies to monitor their brand presence, gain actionable insights, and generate AI-friendly versions of their sites to influence LLM results.

The conversation dives deep into the transformative impact of AI on customer engagement and marketing, exploring how buyer journeys are becoming increasingly AI-driven. Chris shares lessons on building adaptable teams, optimizing content for AI search, and making fast, thoughtful decisions in an environment defined by constant change.

They also discuss leadership, empathy, and how the future of commerce will shift toward personalized, chat-based experiences — redefining how brands connect with customers in an AI-powered world.

Chapters

00:00 The AI Revolution in Customer Engagement

02:23 Building an AI-First Buyer Journey

05:18 The Role of Content in AI Search

07:56 Leadership and Team Dynamics in Startups

11:14 Hiring for Growth and Adaptability

13:39 Navigating Change in a Fast-Paced Environment

16:55 The Future of Commerce and Consumer Behavior

19:33 Personal Insights and Reflections

22:27 The Journey of Building Scrunch

25:30 Patience in Product Development

28:41 Decision-Making in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

31:18 Cultural Reflections and Personal Favorites

Watch now to explore how Chris and Scrunch are helping brands stay visible, adaptive, and authentic in the era of AI-driven commerce.

📘 Learn more about the book Peak Teams – Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-Backed Companies 👉 https://a.co/d/hp5Jtnu

🌐 Visit Collective Genius™ to build your growth team with the Peak Operating System™ 👉 https://www.collective-genius.com/

⏱️ Got 5 minutes? Take the Peak Teams Assessment to see where your team can level up 👉 https://www.collective-genius.com/peak-teams-assessment

Music by: andrewapplepie.bandcamp.com

#AI #Scrunch #TechScenes #CustomerJourney #Marketing #Startups #Leadership #Commerce #ContentOptimization #PeakTeams

"You’re using AI to build an AI product." - Jason Eubank

In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, Jeff Martin sits down with Jason Eubanks, CEO and co-founder of Aurasell, the world’s first AI-native CRM built to replace Salesforce, HubSpot, and the bloated ecosystems holding teams back.

A multi-time CRO and go-to-market leader, Jason shares how years of building high-performance revenue teams inspired him to reimagine the CRM from first principles — not as another SaaS layer, but as an intelligent platform designed for how modern GTM teams actually work.

The conversation explores the future of AI in product development, how Aurasell is collapsing 15+ tools into one unified system, and why AI-native architecture is transforming how teams build, sell, and scale. Jason also discusses how his engineers and PMs use AI to accelerate innovation — from no-code AI agents to fully autonomous workflows — and what it means to unleash human potential through intelligent systems.

Chapters
00:00 The Acceleration of AI in Business
00:38 Building an AI-Native Architecture
00:44 The Fast-Paced AI Race

Watch now to hear how Aurasell is leading a new era of product development — where AI builds AI, and teams focus on what truly moves the needle.

📘 Learn more about the book Peak Teams – Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-Backed Companies > https://a.co/d/hp5Jtnu

🌐 Visit Collective Genius™ to build your growth team with the Peak Operating System™ > https://www.collective-genius.com/

⏱️ Got 5 minutes? Take the Peak Teams Assessment to see where your team can level up > https://www.collective-genius.com/peak-teams-assessment

Music by: andrewapplepie.bandcamp.com

#AI #Aurasell #TechScenes #ProductDevelopment #Innovation #Engineering #CRM #Startups #Leadership #PeakTeams