# Facing Disruption

> Facing Disruption is a podcast and newsletter hosted by AJ Bubb exploring emerging technology, product leadership, and the experimenter's mindset — helping leaders navigate change with confidence.

Facing Disruption explores the intersection of technology and humanity. Each episode is a conversation with an innovator, operator, or researcher shaping AI, product teams, and the future of work, organized around three pillars: The Future Of (emerging tech), Rockstar Product Teams (building high-performing teams), and The Experimenter's Mindset (growth through curiosity). Most episodes have a companion essay in the newsletter.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://facingdisruption.com/): Latest episode, featured guests, latest articles.
- [Podcast](https://facingdisruption.com/podcast): Every episode, with show notes, guests, and players.
- [Articles](https://facingdisruption.com/articles): Essays from the newsletter, each with its own summary page linked to its episode.
- [Subscribe](https://facingdisruption.com/subscribe): Every way to follow the show.
- [About](https://facingdisruption.com/about): Mission, content pillars, host bio, FAQ.
- [Be a Guest](https://facingdisruption.com/be-a-guest): How to apply to appear on the show.
- [Sponsorship](https://facingdisruption.com/sponsorship): Partnership tiers and audience.
- [Contact](https://facingdisruption.com/contact): Email and social channels.

## Latest episodes

- [Beyond the Hype: Unlocking Real AI Impact & Innovation with Prem Rajesh](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Beyond-the-Hype-Unlocking-Real-AI-Impact--Innovation-with-Prem-Rajesh-e3oi8ah): 2026-09-08, with Prem Rajesh (Co-founder, Org Signals)
- [AI Beyond the Hype: Navigating AI's Reality and Its Impact on Leadership](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/AI-Beyond-the-Hype-Navigating-AIs-Reality-and-Its-Impact-on-Leadership-e3mb9ri): 2026-07-23, with Victoria Pelletier
- [Safety and AI: Navigating the Future with Intentional Design w/ Craig Kaplan](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Safety-and-AI-Navigating-the-Future-with-Intentional-Design-w-Craig-Kaplan-e3lebir): 2026-06-30, with Craig Kaplan
- [Optimism and opportunity in the AI era](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Optimism-and-opportunity-in-the-AI-era-e3kogkl): 2026-06-23, with Cody Johnston (Software developer and entrepreneur)
- [Navigating AI Transformation: From Hype to ROI](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Navigating-AI-Transformation-From-Hype-to-ROI-e3kog4t): 2026-06-16, with Rupali Kumbhani
- [Why You Should be Prototyping with AI Now - Mo Hafez & AJ Bubb](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Why-You-Should-be-Prototyping-with-AI-Now---Mo-Hafez--AJ-Bubb-e3kgp7m): 2026-06-13, with Mo Hafez (Host of Beyond the Byte)
- [Healthcare's Hidden Crisis: $511K Lost Per Clinic (And How to Fix It)](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Healthcares-Hidden-Crisis-511K-Lost-Per-Clinic-And-How-to-Fix-It-e3kgpb0): 2026-06-09, with Aleksandr Sheremeta (Dataforest)
- [AI and the Next Wave of Burnout: Leading with Discernment in a Rapidly Evolving World](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/AI-and-the-Next-Wave-of-Burnout-Leading-with-Discernment-in-a-Rapidly-Evolving-World-e3kgofo): 2026-06-08, with Kelsey Waldrop
- [UX Banter: Why Your 'Design' Job is ALREADY Outdated](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/UX-Banter-Why-Your-Design-Job-is-ALREADY-Outdated-e3j887j): 2026-05-12
- [Escape Burnout: How High Performers Master the Flow State](https://facingdisruption.com/episode/Escape-Burnout-How-High-Performers-Master-the-Flow-State-e3i6m2p): 2026-04-21, with Steven Puri (Executive and founder)

## Latest articles

- [Beyond The Hype: Unlocking Real AI ROI In Enterprise Workflows](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/beyond-the-hype-unlocking-real-ai): 2026-09-08. Coding speed is up, but feature delivery is lagging. Org Signals co-founder Prem Rajesh explains how to measure true AI business impact.
- [AI Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Layoffs and Leadership](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ai-beyond-the-hype): 2026-07-23. Unpacking AI's real impact with industry leaders, revealing the pitfalls of misleading metrics and the crucial need for human-centered strategies.
- [AI's Existential Threat: Can We Align Values to Survive?](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ais-existential-threat-against-humanity): 2026-06-30. AI can be 1,000x smarter than us. This isn't just about tech advancement; it's about the very values we instill in our AI creations. Dr. Craig Kaplan explains.
- [AI as a Mirror: Embracing Your "Weirdness" for Growth](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ai-as-a-mirror-embracing-your-weirdness): 2026-06-25. AI isn't here just to replace or augment; it's here to reflect, challenge, and refine us. Discover how adopting a curious, questioning mindset helps leaders thrive in the AI era.
- [AI Beyond the Hype: Driving Real ROI in Your Organization](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ai-beyond-the-hype-driving-real-roi): 2026-06-16. Cut through AI noise and focus on strategic adoption. Learn how to identify true business problems, prioritize effectively, and build an AI strategy that truly delivers.
- [Cognitive Load: Healthcare's Hidden $511K Problem](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/cognitive-load-healthcares-hidden): 2026-06-09. AJ Bubb and Aleksandr Sheremeta discuss healthcare’s administrative burden, revealing $511K losses per clinic and strategies for revenue-generating automation.
- [Navigating the AI Tsunami: How Courageous Leadership Prevents Burnout](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/navigating-the-ai-tsunami-how-courageous): 2026-06-02. Leading Without Burnout in the AI Era
- [AI: Not a God, Not a Demon, But a Child to Learn From](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ai-not-a-god-not-a-demon-but-a-child): 2026-05-26. AJ Bubb and Mo Hafez discuss why curiosity, responsible adoption, and human-centric approaches are crucial for navigating rapid AI advancement.
- [AI's Impact on UX: Adapting to the Future of Work](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/ais-impact-on-ux-adapting-to-the): 2026-05-12. AI is reshaping UX design, product development, and team structures. Learn how to navigate these changes and build high-performing teams for the future.
- [Earning Your Seat: Natural vs. Adjacent Rights to Play](https://facingdisruption.com/articles/earning-your-seat-natural-vs-adjacent): 2026-05-08. Understand where your inherent authority lies and how to strategically build credibility to access new opportunities, shaping your strategic influence.

## Where to follow

- Newsletter (Substack): https://facingdisruption.substack.com
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@facingdisruption
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## Host

- AJ Bubb: Futurist, innovation strategist, and executive advisor. https://www.ajbubb.com

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