AI Won’t Replace Humans — But Bad Leadership Might | Stephanie Sylvestre

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 103, Sid Bensalah sits down with Stephanie Sylvestre, CEO and Co-Founder of Avatar Buddy AI, for a raw and deeply human conversation about AI, leadership, human potential, layoffs, community, and the future of work.Stephanie explains why AI should amplify people rather than replace them, how properly configured AI can build self-esteem and self-agency, and why the erosion of the middle class could become one of society’s biggest risks.From powerful stories in Nairobi and Ghana to honest reflections on entrepreneurship, self-doubt, sexism in tech, and the emotional realities of building a startup, this episode goes far beyond technology.This is a conversation about people, purpose, resilience, and what kind of future we are building.Topics include:• Human-centered AI• AI and leadership• AI replacing jobs• Layoffs and the middle class• Entrepreneurship and resilience• Digital mentors and AI agents• AI in education and farming• Community and trust in the AI era• Deepfakes and human connection• Women in AI and leadershipTimestamps:00:00 AI Won’t Replace Humans — But Bad Leadership Might00:05 AI And Human Possibility02:57 Accidental Startup Origin12:45 Doubt, Ego, and Menopause15:29 Data Vaults And AI Agents25:02 Profit, Layoffs, and Society36:41 AI For Literacy And Farming43:32 Kindness and Self-Worth47:42 Monetizing Human First AI55:19 Layoffs And Exploitation56:52 Sexism And Racism In AI01:01:08 Deepfakes And Community Trust01:03:27 Future Vision And Lightning RoundSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.