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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 29 MIN

A Blueprint for Building an AI-Native Company

from The Next Big Idea Daily · host Next Big Idea Club

Most companies are bolting AI onto old systems and calling it transformation—but Melissa M. Reeve argues that truly AI-native organizations require a fundamental rewiring from the inside out. Then, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter make the case in More Human that the leaders who thrive in an AI-saturated world won't be the most technical—they'll be the most deeply, deliberately human. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com⁠ to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to ⁠quince.com/nbid⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at⁠ ⁠shopify.com/daily⁠

Most companies are bolting AI onto old systems and calling it transformation—but Melissa M. Reeve argues that truly AI-native organizations require a fundamental rewiring from the inside out. Then, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter make the case in More Human that the leaders who thrive in an AI-saturated world won't be the most technical—they'll be the most deeply, deliberately human. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com⁠ to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to ⁠quince.com/nbid⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at⁠ ⁠shopify.com/daily⁠

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