What trend or idea do you expect to have the biggest impact in the year ahead? #BigIdeas2025
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology is not just reshaping how we work and live—it’s redefining leadership. Leaders who embrace these changes will drive the future, while those who don’t risk falling behind.
At this year’s Dragonfly360 Summit, I had the privilege of leading two keynote sessions on leadership in the age of AI.
Yuval Noah Harari, historian, philosopher, and best-selling author of "Sapiens", has profoundly shaped global conversations about humanity's past, present, and future. In our discussion, we explored leadership through his unique lens, drawing lessons from history to help leaders navigate today’s complexities
Key insights included:
The skills needed to discern truth amidst a flood of information and misinformation.
How storytelling—a cornerstone of human collaboration—builds trust and fosters cooperation.
The mindful delegation of cognitive tasks to technology and its implications for critical thinking and human agency.
In my conversation with Steven Bartlett, we examined the multifaceted nature of effective leadership. He emphasized the importance of building a strong company culture, hiring the right people, aligning them with a shared vision, and fostering experimentation. For Steven, failure is a critical part of growth: “Failure is feedback, feedback is knowledge, and knowledge is power,” he shared, highlighting the resilience and adaptability leaders need.
Synthesizing complex ideas, fostering meaningful dialogue, and cultivating strong relationships have been central to my career in journalism, venture capital, and tech. From creating and producing world-class programming and content at CNBC to collaborating with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz to innovate and grow Andreessen Horowitz's greatest asset—their network—and one of the most dynamic tech ecosystems, to advising AI founders and VCs, I’ve been fortunate to learn from visionary leaders and spearhead strategies that scale ecosystems, amplify engagement, and drive growth.
Through my work with startups, investors, and industry leaders, I’ve seen that the most successful ventures are built on genuine trust. Thriving communities are grounded in transparency, and every touch point offers an opportunity to forge lasting bonds and create long-term value.
For startups, venture capital firms, and executives, leading well in the age of AI will be closely tied to their ability to connect and build trust through authentic storytelling, meaningful relationships, and community-driven strategies. These efforts generate gravitational pull and ignite network effects, driving a flywheel of growth, impact, and enduring success.
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