15 Rules for Building Your Career in an AI-Driven World | Alec Kremins | Ep. 23

Alec Kremins is building a company in the middle of one of the fastest-changing moments in technology, but this conversation is really about how to build a career without losing yourself in the process. We talk about getting fired just after finding out his wife was pregnant, turning a personal brand into real opportunities, why he believes you can manufacture your own luck, when entrepreneurship actually makes sense, how to know when to pivot, and why being human may become even more valuable as AI gets better. We also get into faith, hitbodedut, ambition, money, risk, and Alec’s belief that you need something bigger than your career to keep you grounded through the highs and lows.
02:02 — Balancing ambition, entrepreneurship, and God04:54 — Hitbodedut: making time to talk to God11:36 — How to know if entrepreneurship is right for you15:25 — Alec’s journey from failed startup to the tech world20:47 — Getting fired, getting back up, and trusting God24:47 — Building a company culture around trust and excellence28:45 — How to prioritize, pivot, and follow the money34:06 — Sunk costs and making difficult leadership decisions38:11 — Why a meaningful life beats an easy life43:03 — Why personal branding matters more in the age of AI47:12 — How to manufacture your own luck53:29 — Standing out by creating value for other people58:25 — Digital leverage: become a creator, not a consumer1:02:13 — Finding an anchor in a world designed to distract you1:06:37 — Work hard, breathe, and know where home is