The AI Mindset Shift No One Talks About - Lori Kirkland - S3 - E2

What happens when a high-powered tech executive walks away from corporate life to serve humanity through AI?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner speaks with Lori Kirkland—neuroscience researcher turned entrepreneur and co-founder of DeepHumanX. After 20 years in tech and a devastating personal loss, Lori chose to realign her life and business around purpose, family, and servant leadership. Together, they explore how leaders can navigate rapid change, use AI without losing the human touch, and build businesses that actually support wellbeing—not just efficiency.Whether you’re navigating your own season of reinvention or looking for ways to future-proof your company culture, this episode is a must-listen.✅ What You’ll Learn:The mindset shift founders need to thrive in the age of AIWhy burnout forced Lori to reinvent her careerHow grief reshaped her definition of leadership and successTactical advice for building “human-first” organizationsThe power of chasing joy (and whiteboarding like a kindergartener)🎧 Subscribe to A Founder’s Life for more real conversations at the intersection of entrepreneurship, health, and family.3. YouTube Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Lori’s background01:02 – From neuroscience to entrepreneurship03:00 – What DeepHumanX actually does04:00 – The real challenge with AI adoption05:35 – Changing leadership through AI06:40 – Lori’s “no-assholes” rule in business08:00 – Grief, family, and redefining priorities10:00 – Health and gardening as mental clarity11:20 – How travel fuels creativity13:45 – The shift from “what’s wrong” to “what brings joy?”15:00 – Whiteboarding as self-therapy16:20 – What balance actually looks like18:00 – Lori’s most pivotal life moment21:00 – Her #1 advice for aspiring entrepreneurs22:15 – How to connect with LoriLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1