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Navigate the Future with Confidence

A platform for leaders, innovators, and creators exploring emerging technologies, strategic foresight, and the art of thriving through disruption.

Facing Disruption is a podcast and content platform hosted by AJ Bubb, a futurist and innovation strategist. The show explores emerging technologies, strategic foresight, and innovation through weekly conversations with industry leaders. With over 30 episodes and 15,000+ readers, Facing Disruption helps business leaders navigate change with confidence. Topics include AI, product leadership, the future of work, and the experimenter's mindset. Listen on Spotify, YouTube, or subscribe to the newsletter for weekly insights.

30+Episodes
25K+Readers
100+Insights

Insights and Ideas

Facing Disruption brings together future-focused thinkers to navigate the accelerating pace of change - exploring how emerging technologies, experimentation, and strategic foresight can drive transformation.

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The Future Of

Explore the cutting edge of emerging technologies and their transformative impact on industries.

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Rockstar Product Teams

Unlock the secrets of building exceptional products and high-performing teams that consistently raise the bar.

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The Experimenter's Mindset

Embrace a life of continuous growth and innovation through calculated risk-taking and iterative learning.

Meet AJ

Futurist, innovation strategist, and executive advisor helping organizations navigate disruption with strategic foresight and human-centered thinking.

Through consulting, speaking, and thought leadership, AJ empowers leaders to face uncertainty with clarity, curiosity, and confidence — turning disruption into opportunity.

Learn More About AJ

Featured Guests

Innovators, strategists, and thought leaders shaping the future

Adam McLintock

Adam McLintock

Managing Consultant

Korn Ferry

Ahmet Acar

Ahmet Acar

Chief Product Officer

Attain Institute

Andrew Park

Andrew Park

Founder, Product and Engineering Leader

Edensoft

Camilla Sullivan

Camilla Sullivan

VP Innovation and AI

Adtalem Global Education

Caroline Lakshmanan

Caroline Lakshmanan

Co-Founder, CEO

Cloud Closet

Charlie Gibson

Charlie Gibson

Founder

Your Creative Path, LLC

Chris Barlow

Chris Barlow

Sr. Acquisition Analyst

MITRE

Chris LaCour

Chris LaCour

Co-founder & CEO

sub four

Dr. Gareth Sessel

Dr. Gareth Sessel

HCLS Startups Lead

Amazon Web Services

Ed Martin

Ed Martin

Chief Architect, North America

TwinSight Consulting

Eli Becker

Eli Becker

Brand and Creative Strategist

Logitech

Evin Wick

Evin Wick

CEO

S-Works

Giuseppe Barbalinardo, PhD

Giuseppe Barbalinardo, PhD

Senior Director, Data Science and AI

Tonal

Jeff Sawyer

Jeff Sawyer

Enterprise AI & Digital Transformation Executive

Jennifer Walsh

Jennifer Walsh

Director of Divisions

Kevin McQuery

Kevin McQuery

Data & Weaponising Lead

Louis Gump

Louis Gump

ceo, coo, gm, operating partner

Mark Schneider

Mark Schneider

3X Resilience Author #1 Bestseller

Melissa Hui

Melissa Hui

Creators | content | Experiences

Mo Hafez

Mo Hafez

Host of Beyond the byte

Randa Mazzawi

Randa Mazzawi

Founder, Change Management Strategist

Ryan Serpan

Ryan Serpan

Digital & AI Transformation Executive

Sam Moyer

Sam Moyer

Fellow Researcher at ETI

Stuart Wagnar

Stuart Wagnar

Chief Data & AI Officer

Will Barrett

Will Barrett

Chief Technology Officer

Wilson Miles

Wilson Miles

Research fellow at the Emerging Technologies Institute, NDIA

The Facing Disruption Podcast

Conversations with innovators, strategists, and future-focused leaders exploring what's next.

Latest Insights

Thought pieces on emerging technology, innovation, leadership, and the future of work.

The Future of

The Death of Authenticity

How creative strategists are navigating the shift from to creativity-based storytelling to AI augmented content

8 min
By AJ Bubb • Oct 25, 2025
Leadership & Change

Burn Bright, Don't Burn Out

Navigating the Fine Line Between Optimal Performance and Burnout in Today's High-Pressure World

6 min
By AJ Bubb • May 20, 2025
Innovation & Experimentation

The Future of Digital Twins

Cut through the hype around digital twins as we explore how AI, IoT, and Real-Time Data are shaping the next era of business operations

7 min
By AJ Bubb • Jul 25, 2025

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