Listen "Ep. 51 | Johnny Palumbo on AI, Automation, and the Future of Business Growth"
Episode Synopsis
Johnny Palumbo is the co-founder of Simplify Tech and Simplify Growth, helping companies from $3M–$50M scale with AI, automation, and smart systems. In this episode, Johnny shares his entrepreneurial journey — from raising $22,000 at 17 to building a fast-growing AI consultancy — and lessons on how founders can navigate today’s overwhelming tech landscape. → Why AI is the new internet (and how to think about it like a calculator) → From fanny packs to BlackRock: Johnny’s entrepreneurial journey → How Simplify Tech helps $3M–$50M companies buy back their time → Automations that deliver ROI in 2 months or less → Why raising rates led to growth (quality better than cheap pricing) → AI in real estate, consulting, and education → Staying curious: how to actually learn AI in 2025 → Balancing “seeking” and “savoring” as a young entrepreneurhttps://www.simplifytech.ai/
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