182. Lee Williams. The Age Of The Orchestrators.

We’re living through a moment that feels bigger than just another tech cycle. From mobile to cloud to AI, each wave has changed not only what we build, but how we think, create, and interact with machines. But are we now crossing a deeper threshold, a true “Digital Renaissance”?  One where interfaces disappear, systems collaborate with us, and the very identity of builders begins to shift. That raises big questions: Are we still “using tools,” or starting to work alongside them? What does it mean to design in a world where AI is a co-creator? And as roles blur, who are the new builders emerging in this landscape, and what do they actually do? To explore this, I’m joined by Lee Williams, Founder and CTO at Edelleye Digital, someone who has spent years building technology not just to function, but to feel something. His career spans over two decades of digital innovation, working across large-scale environments and transformative moments in digital media, mobile, and emerging technologies, giving him a front-row seat to how each wave reshapes both products and people. Enjoy!