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We’re joined by Russell Foltz‑Smith, Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product at Smarter Sorting, and Amos Schwartzfarb, CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author and Formerly MD at Techstars Austin. Russell and Amos bring decades of startup leadership and product expertise to a candid conversation on AI, human decision‑making, and why technology will never replace the human element. They share insights on accountability in the age of automation, the myth of technological perfection, and how leaders can embrace imperfection while still building for impact.

Aug 20, 2025
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Podcast: Russell Foltz‑Smith and Amos Schwartzfarb — The Myths and Realities of AI’s Impact on Work

Podcast: Russell Foltz‑Smith and Amos Schwartzfarb — The Myths and Realities of AI’s Impact on Work

We’re joined by Russell Foltz‑Smith, Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product at Smarter Sorting, and Amos Schwartzfarb, CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author and Formerly MD at Techstars Austin. Russell and Amos bring decades of startup leadership and product expertise to a candid conversation on AI, human decision‑making, and why technology will never replace the human element. They share insights on accountability in the age of automation, the myth of technological perfection, and how leaders can embrace imperfection while still building for impact.

Podcast: Russell Foltz‑Smith and Amos Schwartzfarb — The Myths and Realities of AI’s Impact on Work

We’re joined by Russell Foltz‑Smith, Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product at Smarter Sorting, and Amos Schwartzfarb, CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author and Formerly MD at Techstars Austin. Russell and Amos bring decades of startup leadership and product expertise to a candid conversation on AI, human decision‑making, and why technology will never replace the human element. They share insights on accountability in the age of automation, the myth of technological perfection, and how leaders can embrace imperfection while still building for impact.

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