{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f342bfe1fad0f98adbf48c/6a6b68380d497875eba253b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AI Hype vs Reality - Founders on Business, Leadership & the Future of AI | Legacy Bench Ep. 12","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f342bfe1fad0f98adbf48c/1785423765947-1e864221-29d0-454e-835f-de5aa14eb64e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Is artificial intelligence living up to the hype, or are we overlooking what really drives successful businesses?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Legacy Bench</strong>, host <strong>Princely Samuel Okere</strong> brings together founders, business leaders, a software engineer, and a communication expert for an honest discussion about AI, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the future of business.</p><p>From startup failures and public speaking to marketing, technology, and human connection, this conversation explores how AI is reshaping industries while highlighting the skills that remain uniquely human.</p><p><br></p><h3>Guests on this episode</h3><p><strong>Darren Ratcliffe</strong> - Founder of <strong>Courageous</strong>, an award-winning ecommerce agency with more than 20 years of experience. Darren shares how AI is transforming agency life, why resilience is essential for business owners, and the challenges of growing a company through change.</p><p><strong>Faith Sodipe</strong> - Software Engineer, speaker, mentor, and community builder. Faith reflects on the lessons learned from building a failed startup, discusses the limitations of AI, and explains why solving real human problems should always come before chasing technology.</p><p><strong>Aliya Rajah</strong> - Executive Presence and Public Speaking Coach, helping professionals build confidence, improve communication, increase visibility, and become more influential leaders.</p><p><strong>Carl Phillips</strong> - Managing Director of <strong>The PMC</strong>, a full-service marketing agency. Carl shares his perspective on marketing, business strategy, client relationships, AI, and maintaining value in an increasingly automated world.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this conversation</h3><ul><li>AI hype versus reality</li><li>How artificial intelligence is changing business and marketing</li><li>Why human relationships still matter</li><li>Lessons learned from startup failure</li><li>Leadership, confidence and public speaking</li><li>Building a business without losing your purpose</li><li>Personal branding in the age of AI</li><li>Entrepreneurship and the future of work</li><li>The skills AI cannot replace</li></ul><p>Whether you're an entrepreneur, founder, marketer, software developer, student, or simply curious about the future of artificial intelligence, this episode offers practical insights from professionals working at the intersection of technology, business, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Hosted by Princely Samuel Okere.</strong></p><p><strong>Legacy Bench</strong> is the podcast where entrepreneurs, founders, creators, professionals, and industry leaders come together to share real stories, practical advice, and honest conversations about business, leadership, technology, innovation, and personal growth.</p><p>Follow <strong>Legacy Bench</strong> on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts, and never miss a new episode.</p>","author_name":"The Legacy Bench"}