"AI Isn’t About Tools. It’s About Who You Become.” | Sash Mohapatra on the AI Shift скачать в хорошем качестве

"AI Isn’t About Tools. It’s About Who You Become.” | Sash Mohapatra on the AI Shift

If AI still feels optional to you, this conversation might change your mind. In this episode of 101 Talks, I’m joined by Sash Mohapatra — former Microsoft leader (20 years), founder of The Rift, and creator of Pollzy. Sash doesn’t talk about AI tools or hype. He talks about capability, mindset, systems, and upgrading your future self. We go deep into: Why layoffs can become launchpads Why capability beats information How non-technical professionals can actually use AI Why AI is a geopolitical shift, not just a tech trend And how Sash accidentally built Pollzy using AI — in public This episode is especially for: Professionals feeling overwhelmed by AI Founders, operators, and builders Anyone wondering “Where do I even start?” ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why AI is not optional anymore 00:50 – 20 years at Microsoft → walking away to build 03:57 – Layoffs: how to face it the right way 06:47 – Creativity, music, and engineering mindset 10:00 – What the “AI Shift” really means 12:46 – Separating AI signal from noise 16:22 – Curiosity as a survival skill 16:46 – Why Sash built Pollzy 21:22 – “Capability beats information” explained 23:59 – Fear, shame & resistance to AI 27:05 – AI as a geopolitical advantage (US vs Asia) 31:32 – Rapid fire: habits, beliefs & tools 34:00 – “Be scared of people who are not scared of AI” 34:33 – Final takeaway 📚 Book Recommendation Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari 👉 Buy here: https://www.amazon.in/dp/0099590085 (A book that deeply shaped Sash’s worldview on humanity, power, and progress.) 🔗 Connect with the Speaker Linkedin -   / shasmo   The Rift → https://www.therift.ai/ Pollzy → https://pollzy.co/ 🤝 Let’s Connect If this conversation made you think, let’s stay connected on LinkedIn: 👉   / sachin-menon-techsigma-technology