Ep. 33 - AI Deep Dive: You Can’t Save Your Way to 10X — Why Value Creation Is the Real ROI

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Smidgen of Proof

Christopher Donaleski

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It is said that the average person makes 35,000 decisions each day. Each decision, whether conscious or unconscious, is based on what we know and what we believe to be right. Join us as we explore how technology shapes our decisions and how we, in turn, influence the tech around us. We’ll dive into the impact of tech on daily life, our interactions, and how we navigate a rapidly changing world. From business insights to life’s big questions, we’ll uncover new perspectives and stories to better understand the evolving relationship between people, technology, and each other.

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Ep. 33 - AI Deep Dive: You Can’t Save Your Way to 10X — Why Value Creation Is the Real ROI

Smidgen of Proof

17 minutes 54 seconds

2 weeks ago

Ep. 33 - AI Deep Dive: You Can’t Save Your Way to 10X — Why Value Creation Is the Real ROI

AI Deep Dive: You Can’t Save Your Way to 10X — Why Value Creation Is the Real ROI

Welcome to another AI-powered deep dive—where we take our most impactful articles and translate them into short, insight-dense audio sessions for your walk, drive, or workday.

Today’s episode breaks down a truth most leaders feel but rarely say out loud:

You can’t cut your way to 10X.
Skipping Starbucks won’t scale your business, and tightening budgets without creating new value only slows momentum.

Cost discipline keeps the lights on.
Value creation turns the lights into a lighthouse.

In this episode, you’ll explore:

Why reducing waste is necessary but never enough
The mindset shift that separates “Quarter Savers” from “Value Builders”
How AI becomes a tool for creating new demand, not just efficiency
The simple question winning leaders ask:
“What will customers gladly pay for because it saves time, adds certainty, or makes work easier?”

If you’re ready to rethink growth, this one’s for you.

Cost is fuel.Value is the destination.Growth is the engine.

Let’s get into the deep dive.