With me today is a guy I first met at South by Southwest when he was working for Rackspace, and I loved his unbridled enthusiasm for startups and entrepreneurs like me, as well as his deep knowledge and love of technology. He's the earliest adopter I've ever met and he's got a lot of experience with communication and technology. Lately, he's gone deep into AI. We talk about all of that and more. I think you'll enjoy his stories of the good old days of technology when we were both a lot younger and dumber. And, he has a lot to share about the wave of AI that is washing over the world at an ever-increasing speed. He's got a ringside seat and is actually deep in the mix, so his perspective is very valuable. I hope you enjoy our conversation! In this episode of *Live Like a Leader*, we dive deep into the tech world with industry legend Robert Scoble. From building Apple 2 motherboards in his kitchen as a young boy with his mom to mapping the ever-evolving AI landscape, Scoble brings decades of insight and first-hand experiences that you won’t hear anywhere else. Robert Scoble's perspective as a seasoned tech veteran offers a compelling look at the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence and the seismic shifts it’s creating across industries. Don't miss this conversation packed with innovation, insights, and practical takeaways for leaders navigating the digital future. Join us as we explore: - **Corporate Creativity at Microsoft** – Discover the unusual "punishments" Scoble faced for breaking the rules and how they shaped his communication skills. - **Tech Trailblazing** – Hear about his pioneering use of live-streaming interviews (from a Nokia phone, no less!) and his strategy for building vast networks of tech companies and news sources on X (formerly Twitter). - **AI's Boom and Bust** – Compare the rise and fall of the .com era with today’s AI explosion, where startups are multiplying and funding is skyrocketing. - **Unlocking AI’s Potential** – Get Scoble’s practical tips on making the most of AI tools like ChatGPT, including how to master prompt engineering and navigate AI’s context limitations. - **AI in Action** – From healthcare to retail to entertainment, learn how AI technologies—like augmented reality and digital twins—are revolutionizing industries.
Robert Scoble is the Founder of Unaligned.io and has written seven books on tech worldwide. He worked as a strategist at Microsoft, got the first ride in a Tesla from Elon Musk, was the first to ride in an autonomous Mercedes, was the 79th user of Instagram, and launched Siri in his house. He's been a first mover and early adopter for a very long time.
He also runs Scobleizer https://scobleizer.blog/, which he started as a blog about the technology industry from his perch in Silicon Valley. He was the first to see Tesla, Flipboard, Instagram, Siri, Cloudera, Uber, and many, many other technology companies. Now he's using that expertise to help others as we head into Spatial Computing (virtual and augmented reality along with robots/autonomous vehicles).
You can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scobleizer/ and on twitter at x.com/scobleizer where he closely tracks AI!