Honor Technology CEO Seth Sternberg - Why Technology Should Be “World Good”

Seth Sternberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Honor, joins Clint Betts for a powerful conversation on aging, AI, mental health, leadership, and what it means to build technology that is genuinely “world good.”Honor is transforming how society cares for older adults by helping seniors safely age in their homes through technology-enabled care. In this episode, Seth explains why the aging population crisis is one of the most important challenges of the next decade — and how AI can help solve it.The conversation also dives into Silicon Valley culture, the responsibility of founders, social media, political division, and why the best companies are built around mission and impact rather than just valuation and wealth.00:00:00 - Introduction and Honor Technology Overview00:01:00 - Aging Population and Societal Challenges00:01:53 - How Honor Technology Helps Older Adults00:03:01 - Seth's Background and Motivation00:04:06 - Importance of Meaningful Work00:05:00 - Silicon Valley's Focus on Valuations Over Impact00:07:01 - AI's Role in Honor Technology00:08:30 - AI's Transformational Impact00:10:07 - Balancing AI's Benefits and Risks00:10:27 - Typical Day as a CEO00:13:00 - Maintaining Company Culture00:15:22 - Reading Habits and Recommendations00:16:47 - Audio vs. Physical Reading00:17:24 - CEO's Role in Addressing Societal Issues00:20:01 - Encouraging Positive World Change00:21:41 - Mental Health Crisis and Societal Division00:25:16 - Importance of Constructive Dialogue00:26:09 - Social Media's Impact on Society00:28:04 - Legacy and Positive Change00:29:22 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance?00:31:04 - Closing RemarksIf you’re interested in AI, healthcare, leadership, startups, or the future of technology and society, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Subscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.