Strategy Stack: Weekly Tech Breakdown
👥 Featuring:
Guest: Colette Molteni, Founder of Empathy Elevated and Data Analytics Leader in MedTech
Host: Alex (The Strategy Stack)
Key Topics Covered
The origin and mission of Empathy Elevated, blending strategic insight with emotional intelligence
Empathy as a core skill in tech—not a “soft” skill but a critical, actionable capability
The role of AI in human-centered strategy and decision-making
Adoption challenges in tech, and how empathy bridges the gap between systems and people
AI governance, regulation, and ethical usage in highly regulated industries like healthcare
Education, parenting, and preparing Gen Alpha for a tech-augmented future
The evolving nature of search, agentic AI, and the thin web
Generational shifts, demographic change, and global competitiveness
💡 Takeaways
From Alex:
Emphasized the importance of strategy being grounded in real-time, disruptive scenarios to truly challenge both AI and human cognition.
Advocated for experiential learning through dynamically changing case studies in education.
Shared concerns and insights about demographic trends, technological sovereignty, and geopolitical impacts on innovation and workforce readiness.
From Colette:
Empathy is a strategic imperative in tech environments, not just a feel-good add-on. It's about understanding perspectives, not just feeling them.
Technology, especially AI, should be a partner—not a replacement—in decision-making and creativity.
Successful tech adoption begins with listening. Open-ended dialogue and human trust-building are foundational before implementation.
In MedTech, AI is being cautiously piloted with a focus on process efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Advocated for balanced exposure to tech for children, highlighting how intuitive design is shaping younger generations’ interaction with technology.
Warned against over-reliance on AI at the expense of critical thinking development.
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