AI, $1 Cancer Tech, & Venture Disruption
I’m thrilled to share some exciting highlights from our latest episode featuring the incredible Chad Hancock, founder of Built and co-founder of multiple venture studios. Chad’s journey is nothing short of inspiring, and I can’t wait for you to dive into his world of AI, entrepreneurship, and venture studios.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll discover in this episode:
🌟 Key Takeaways and Intriguing Insights:
From Family Business to AI Pioneer: Chad’s entrepreneurial spirit was ignited early on, growing up in a family of builders. Discover how his background in industrial design and coding led him to revolutionize business operations with AI.
The Venture Studio Model: Learn about the unique concept of venture studios, where Chad acts as an operating partner, taking equity stakes in businesses and helping them grow. It’s a collaborative approach that aligns success for both parties.
Leadership Alignment: Chad emphasizes the critical importance of aligning leadership within organizations. Misalignment can hinder progress, and Chad shares real-life anecdotes on overcoming these challenges.
AI’s Transformative Power: Hear how AI has streamlined processes, turning months of work into hours. Chad’s insights on leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency are game-changers for any business.
Data-Driven Decisions: Discover Chad’s research model that pressure tests business features against top competitors, helping to de-risk ventures and validate ideas with concrete data.
The Future of AI: Get excited about the emerging concept of AI “agents” and how they can revolutionize business operations by providing insights, reminders, and even creating marketing collateral.
Early-Stage Cancer Diagnosis: Chad shares his passion for a venture focused on early-stage cancer diagnosis, highlighting the potential for significant improvements in survival rates through cost-effective screening methods.
Branding and Authenticity: The definition of branding has evolved. Chad discusses the importance of transparency and authenticity, and how today’s consumers crave a connection with the people behind the products.
The Purposeful Founder: Chad’s latest project, a documentary series, offers a candid look at the realities of building a business. It’s a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking wisdom and insights from real-life journeys.
Collaborative Spirit: Chad urges entrepreneurs to adopt a more collaborative mindset, sharing ideas and challenges openly to foster innovation and growth.
🎧 Ready to Listen?
This episode contains valuable lessons and inspiring stories you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of AI and business, there’s something here for you.
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Chad Hancock
Founder
Chad Hancock is a dynamic growth catalyst with nearly two decades of experience driving early and emerging companies to national prominence. He focuses on opening new markets through highly targeted programs, leveraging small, super-capable teams to achieve significant organizational impact.
Chad’s systematic approach to business growth, known as the Outsider Advantage™, has consistently helped numerous companies achieve national influence. With a background in organizational leadership, operations management, product design, brand development, market strategy, and Design Thinking, Chad has honed a methodology that eliminates traditional business-building hurdles.
Professional Background
Throughout his career, Chad has held pivotal roles, including CEO, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Design Officer, and CMO in a variety of markets. He has been invited to help nearly 100 emerging businesses scale into new markets, gaining influential positions in their relative markets of focus.
Currently leading businesses in several markets, including food manufacturing and SaaS technology, Chad is also an active board member and advisor for several brands in both the CPG and B2B markets. His dedication to growth, innovation, and social impact makes him a distinguished leader in the business community, continually driving success for the companies he partners with.