Making Technology Understandable for Business Leaders

What this episode covers

In this episode of Gaining the Technology Leadership Edge, Mike sits down with Ash Kakish, founder of Smartology Tech, to explore how business leaders can stay informed about technology—without needing an engineering degree. Smartology Tech publishes a weekly newsletter that condenses a full week of technology news and trends into a five-minute read designed for sales, marketing, and business professionals. Ash explains why most tech media is inaccessible to non-technical audiences and how Smartology bridges that gap by translating complex topics like AI, ChatGPT, and generative search into clear, practical insights. The conversation covers how Smartology curates content from trusted sources such as The Verge, Reuters, Wired, and CNN, while also tracking emerging trends in robotics, healthcare, and supply chain technology. Ash shares his background in sales and partner management, where learning to explain complex technical concepts clearly became a critical skill—and eventually inspired the newsletter. Mike and Ash also dive into the rapid adoption of AI, why “prompting” AI effectively is becoming a valuable skill, and how technology trends like QR codes and generative AI can reshape entire industries almost overnight. This episode is a must-listen for technology leaders and business professionals who want to stay relevant, informed, and ahead of the curve—without drowning in technical jargon.

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