EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 29 MIN
If a Dog Can Make a Million Dollars a Year, So Can You
from AI for Everyone Podcast · host Harrison Painter
Jay Samit has held senior roles at Sony, Universal Studios, EMI, LinkedIn, and Deloitte Digital. He has raised hundreds of millions for startups and been called on by the Pope and the President. His book "Disrupt You!" has been published in 14 languages across 140 countries.His new book, "The Second Act Advantage," comes out May 5th. In this episode, Jay explains why entrepreneurs over 50 are three times more likely to succeed, how AI is eliminating entry-level jobs faster than anyone expected, and why purpose is the single biggest predictor of a long and healthy life.Jay also introduces Digital J, a free AI companion that ships with the book. The first book to come with its own AI mentor.This was a personal conversation. Jay mentioned me in "Disrupt You!" and wrote the foreword to my first book.The Second Act Advantage is available for pre-order now https://jaysamit.com/Take the free AI Proficiency Assessment: https://assess.launchready.aiLearn more: https://launchready.aiAI Ready Podcast with Harrison Painter. Further. Faster.
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Jay Samit has held senior roles at Sony, Universal Studios, EMI, LinkedIn, and Deloitte Digital. He has raised hundreds of millions for startups and been called on by the Pope and the President. His book "Disrupt You!" has been published in 14 languages across 140 countries.His new book, "The Second Act Advantage," comes out May 5th. In this episode, Jay explains why entrepreneurs over 50 are three times more likely to succeed, how AI is eliminating entry-level jobs faster than anyone expected, and why purpose is the single biggest predictor of a long and healthy life.Jay also introduces Digital J, a free AI companion that ships with the book. The first book to come with its own AI mentor.This was a personal conversation. Jay mentioned me in "Disrupt You!" and wrote the foreword to my first book.The Second Act Advantage is available for pre-order now https://jaysamit.com/Take the free AI Proficiency Assessment: https://assess.launchready.aiLearn more: https://launchready.aiAI Ready Podcast with Harrison Painter. Further. Faster.
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