How are AI and fractional leadership reshaping the future of work? 🚀 Host Ian Peterman sits down with Execnow founders Kahlil Dumas & Colin Smith to explore how they’re disrupting executive search, solving culture challenges in startups, and redefining leadership in 2025.
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💡 What You’ll Learn:
Why traditional executive search firms are broken
The risks of relying on AI in recruitment
Startup culture mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Change management strategies that actually work
The rise of fractional leadership vs. consulting
How to hire and integrate leaders for long-term success
⏩ Jump to your favorite parts:
00:59 The Origin Story of Execnow
02:08 Disrupting Executive Search
04:38 Challenges in Talent Acquisition
07:44 The Role of AI in Recruitment
09:29 The Importance of Change Management
14:18 Integrating New Employees
23:32 The Culture Challenge in Startups
26:23 Innovative Design Teams
27:40 Breaking Down Echo Chambers
29:59 Challenges in Traditional Corporate Structures
34:18 The Rise of Fractional Work
36:21 Benefits and Misconceptions of Fractional Work
38:29 Implementing Fractional Leadership
39:11 Fractional Work vs. Consulting
43:24 Future Trends in Fractional Work
About Kahlil Dumas, Colin Smith, & Execnow
Execnow is a next-generation talent partner that helps companies rapidly find and hire top performers. Their new platform, ExecnowOS, enables businesses to instantly identify and connect with top talent. The company was co-founded by Kahlil Dumas and Colin Smith.
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Website: Execnow.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/execnow/
LinkedIn (Kahlil): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlildumas/
LinkedIn (Colin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/execnow/
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