“AI Alone Won’t Save You” — Why Innovation Still Needs Humans with Amir Elion

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Amir Elion, founder of Think Big Leaders and former head of AWS’s digital innovation program in the Nordics.With 25+ years in product strategy, emerging tech, and innovation leadership, Amir shares how he blends systematic frameworks with AI tools to scale creative thinking — without losing the human touch.🧠 Why innovation still requires human empathy, even in an AI-driven world🛠️ How Amir trained ChatGPT to act as an “innovation co-pilot”🧭 A step-by-step breakdown of Amazon’s Working Backwards methodology🧪 Real-time AI in workshops: how to use it without killing the vibe💡 Why clarity on your customer and problem is the most important innovation skillWhether you're building an AI-powered future or just trying to innovate more effectively, this episode delivers actionable frameworks with practical depth.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!