What if AI didn’t replace employees but instead became their most powerful partner?

In this episode of Management Muse, Cindi Baldi continues her conversation with Stacy Edgar, co-founder of Venteur, to examine how AI may positively disrupt our lives. Their discussion moves from personalized medicine and easier work to the pivotal choices leaders face when technology sparks systemic change.

At the center is a necessary mindset shift toward embracing what’s possible. Leaders who invest in employees and use AI to amplify human capability grow the pie; those who don’t risk shrinking it.

Listen in to learn what it takes to lead an organization that thrives along with AI.

Check out Part 1 of this conversation here.

Episode Highlights:

How AI is transforming work
The expanding promise of personalization in business
What self-driving cars suggest about systemic change
Why people and AI are better together
The risks of controlling behaviors and fear-driven leadership
The mindset for leading through disruption
Why everyone should watch Terminator

About Stacy Edgar:

Stacy Edgar is the co-founder and CEO of Venteur, an AI and digital health startup helping employers reimagine health insurance. Venteur works with businesses to lower healthcare costs while empowering employees to feel more confident in their healthcare journey.

Before launching Venteur, Stacy spent 15 years in global development and foreign policy. She has helped dozens of organizations generate billions of dollars in new business.

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Want to Go Deeper? Check Out Our Recommended Reading:

Kober, Gregg. “AI-First Leadership: Embracing the Future of Work.” Harvard Business Impact, 24 Jan. 2025, https://www.harvardbusiness.org/insight/ai-first-leadership-embracing-the-future-of-work/
Li, D. M., et al. “A Critical Look into Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare.” Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, vol. 8, 05 Marc. 2025, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frai.2025.1545869/full

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