From Soviet refugee to top-selling game developer at 13 to EA's CTO - Mark Vange's journey reveals what most leaders get WRONG about AI. In this bombshell episode of Birdseye Leadership Talks, you'll discover:
✅ Why 75% of executives are dangerously wrong (McKinsey 2025 report exposed)
✅ "Cooperative AI" - The third way (Beyond ChatGPT & autonomous agents)
✅ The hidden cost of AI no board is budgeting for
✅ Post-code world reality - Why your tech doesn't matter anymore
✅ Startup killer trait (Hint: It's not what you think)
🔗 Connect with Mark:
Website: https://autom8ly.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvange/
📌 Chapters:
00:00 - From Apple II to AI: A Tech OG's Origin Story
04:51 - EA's Mobile Revolution: $6M Phone Inventory
08:12 - Why Autonomous AI is Failing (VR Parallels)
12:37 - "AI is a Colleague, Not a Tool" Philosophy
16:45 - The Confidence Metric Every Board Needs
20:18 - McKinsey Report Wake-Up Call
25:02 - Startup Advice: "Your Code Doesn't Matter"
28:41 - Where to Find Mark
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