Rethink, Reimagine, Rewire: The Founder's AI Playbook (with Seema Alexander)

Most founders are either tool-hopping or sitting on the sidelines. Both are losing strategies.In this episode of Where Brands Get Their Edge, Borzou and Amanda sit down with Seema Alexander — Co-Chair of DC Startup Week and AI transformation consultant — to break down how founders actually need to be thinking about AI in 2026. Not as a shiny object. As infrastructure.GuestSeema Alexander, AI Transformation Consultant & Co-Chair, DC Startup Week 🎙️ AI CEO Podcast | LinkedIn: /in/seemaalexanderTopics CoveredThe Rethink, Reimagine, Rewire framework for AI adoptionWhy AI fluency (not just tooling) is the real competitive advantageHow data is becoming every company's most valuable moatNarrow agents vs. agentic AI — and why the distinction mattersDNA-matched cannabis recommendations as a case study in unique data setsWhat founders should automate first and what to protect from AIWhy brand matters more than ever in an AI-commoditized worldPreparing the next generation for a job market we can't fully predictConnect with UsBorzou — Instagram @bronxzou | LinkedIn Amanda — LinkedIn /in/akfischerSponsorThis episode is brought to you by NickelBronx — brand strategy, design, and marketing for founders who want a real edge. nickelbronx.com