Innovation, AI, and the Future of Tech with Mark Johnson and Josh Barker

12/09/2025 29 min Episodio 16
Innovation, AI, and the Future of Tech with Mark Johnson and Josh Barker

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Mark Johnson, co-founder of Michigan Software Labs, talks about sparking innovation in leaders, emerging AI tools reshaping business, and how automation and custom software are transforming industries. From his TED Talk to spotting game-changing startups at South by Southwest, Mark shares insights on trust, technology adoption, and why relationships still matter in a digital-first world.Chapters: (00:00) South by Southwest Stories and Kidney Stones (05:20) TED Talk on Innovation and Leadership (10:30) AI Tools Shaping the Future of Software Development (17:45) Trust, Agents, and Human Connection (23:50) Trends from South by Southwest and Automate (31:10) The Role of Tech Week Grand Rapids in Inspiring Future Innovators

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