Married to the Startup
Married to the Startup is a modern podcast where power couple, George and Alicia McKenzie, navigate the thrilling intersection of marriage, family, and entrepreneurship. With over a 15 years of partnership, this CEO and entrepreneurial coach duo share candid insights on building businesses while fostering a strong family unit.
Married to the Startup
What do Fast Walkers and iRobot Have in Common?
Absolutely nothing but check out these hot takes.
What We’re Talking About
Fast Walkers & Founder Energy
Are you the person always five steps ahead? We unpack what walking speed says about personality, ambition, and why Alicia moves like she’s late for everything while George… does not.
The iRobot Collapse
Roomba went from a $1.4B category creator to bankruptcy. One great product. Zero evolution. Cheaper competitors won. Amazon almost bought them. A Chinese company will now. Lesson learned.
Elon, AI & the End of Work
Elon says money will disappear and AI will replace most jobs. We debate how much is genius, how much is noise, and why Tesla’s self-driving went from terrifying to genuinely impressive.
The Real AI Problem
People are using ChatGPT like a Magic 8-Ball. Companies spend millions on AI tools and almost nothing on learning how to use them. Expensive tech. Bad questions. Predictable outcomes.
Key Takeaways
• Being first doesn’t matter if you stop innovating
• One hit product won’t save your business
• AI is powerful, but only if you know how to use it
• Stop asking dumb questions and blaming the tech
• Also, maybe don’t run a Roomba with an untrained dog
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