A Conversation With Matt Leta, Future Works CEO, Founder
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Matt Leta, CEO of Future Works, about the intersection of AI and innovation in business. They discuss Matt's journey as a serial entrepreneur, the concept of vibe coding, and the importance of aligning organizational culture with technological advancements. Matt emphasizes the need for leaders to take ownership of AI initiatives, the significance of psychological safety, and practical steps to foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. The conversation highlights the challenges businesses face in adopting AI and the critical role of communication and alignment in overcoming these hurdles.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- AI and innovation are essential for business growth.
- Vibe coding allows for efficient software development using AI.
- AI adoption is limited by the comfort level of employees.
- Cultural alignment is as important as technological advancement.
- Leaders must actively engage with AI, not delegate it.
- Small, consistent actions lead to significant change.
- Defining key terms like innovation is crucial for alignment.
- Creating a culture of experimentation fosters innovation.
- Leaders should promote internal champions for AI initiatives.
- AI integration requires ongoing practice and communication.
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If you would like to connect with Matt Leta outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matleta/ or learn more about Future Works here: https://future.works/
If you would like to connect with Matt Leta outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matleta/ or learn more about Future Works here: https://future.works/
Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Matt Leta
Matt Leta is a digital leader with over 20 years of experience. He built his first game at 10, founded his first startup at 19, leading him from Poland to London and Silicon Valley. He exited 2 companies, invested in many and today helps unlock the value of AI – with a unique approach to upgrading the entire business logic. He has assisted over 150 companies with digital product innovation and transformation. His client list includes Apple, Google, JLL, CBRE, GNC and over 100 startups. Today he tackles a complex and difficult task: How to build a truly AI-native business, but for himself and his enterprise clients. Matt established Future Works, a digital services firm that helps B2B companies build their digital core, optimize operations and accelerate growth in ways unseen ever before. In 2020, Matt founded Future Horizon, a non-profit organization and community uniting leaders and innovators to help solve tomorrow’s problems. Matt pioneered AI-driven business creation. He now leads Future Works. His first book “The LEAP Guide” became a #1 Bestseller and maintains a rare 5-star rating on Amazon. His second book dives much deeper and is set to be released in Q2 2025.
