In this insightful episode of AIBiz, host Avik sits down with Marina Morgan—organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Morgan Impact—to explore why technology fails without human alignment. Marina breaks down her pioneering AIQ framework, revealing the five critical dimensions leaders must master to integrate AI tools effectively while safeguarding mental resilience and organizational trust. This conversation goes beyond buzzwords to address real challenges: resistance to AI, leadership blind spots, and the psychological toll of rapid change. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or innovator, this episode offers actionable strategies to scale AI without sacrificing your people.

About the Guest:
Marina Morgan is the founder of The Morgan Impact, a Silicon Valley-based agency helping founders and executives build resilient, strategically aligned, high-performing cultures. A Stanford alum and Y Combinator Startup School mentor, Marina brings deep expertise in navigating the psychological complexities of scaling organizations in the AI era. Her AIQ framework equips leaders to bridge the gap between tech and human alignment.

Key Takeaways:

• AIQ measures organizational readiness for AI by focusing on five pillars: skills, strategy alignment, delegation, adaptability, and ethics.

• Successful AI adoption requires leaders to prioritize psychological safety and openness to innovation.

• Resistance often hides beneath surface-level compliance; leaders must proactively assess real readiness.

• Stress-based leadership undermines adaptability—positive, flexible cultures scale AI better.

• Scaling AI isn’t just about tools; it’s about trust, human alignment, and leadership mindset.

Connect with Marina Morgan:
Learn more about Marina’s work at The Morgan Impact https://themorganimpact.com/. Reach out to her for AIQ assessments and consulting on scaling human-centered innovation.

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