A raw conversation about how AI is flipping the script on learning disabilities with Dr. Coral Hoh, a clinical linguist with 30 years in the trenches, to talk about what's actually possible when we stop accepting "that's just how it is." We'll dig into: • Why 65 million Americans with learning differences are getting 1950s solutions • How AI can create personalized interventions that work • The uncomfortable truth about who gets help and who doesn't • How can treatment become accessible to everyone This is about using AI to fix broken systems that have failed kids for decades.

A conversation with Jim Fruchterman—MacArthur Genius, CalTech-trained physicist, and author of TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD—as we explore how nonprofits can flip the script on AI development. With the Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group's recent $1B commitment to AI tools for frontline workers, the stakes have never been higher. Will AI deepen economic divides or close them? The answer depends on who's building it. In this session, we'll tackle: • How nonprofits become AI architects, not just end users • Why frontline workers should shape the tech that impacts their work • Practical frameworks for ensuring AI benefits the many, not the few • Real examples from Fruchterman's work in education, disability, and crisis response This isn't about adding AI to your nonprofit toolkit. It's about fundamentally changing who gets to decide how AI serves humanity. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and anyone who believes technology should amplify human potential—not replace it.

DTC brings higher margins but demands constant spend; wholesale offers volume but slower returns. With limited funding, emilia is juggling inventory, marketing, and team capacity — searching for the right sequence to scale both channels without stalling. And that lasts and still lets her show up for her team, customers, and family. MENTOR: Kuda Biza, Serial Entrepreneur & Impact Strategist Built multiple ventures including a $100M+ brand and a $25M exit. Co-founded Nunbelievable, delivering 2M+ meals through purpose-driven business. MENTEE: Emilia Rizzuto, Founder All Things Elderberry Founder of a nationally distributed wellness brand. Grew All Things Elderberry to 18% YoY growth with clean-label products and Midwest roots.

A founder scaling fast after a $2M Kickstarter win is facing the tension between building everything himself and trusting others to carry the load. The biggest expense is AI infrastructure and is looking for insight on how to reduce cost without compromising product integrity. Whats the edge between technical optimization and founder identity? MENTOR: Ian Garrett, CEO & Co-founder of SendTurtle PhD in AI & cybersecurity, ex-Army cyber officer, Techstars alum. Built SendTurtle to rethink secure document sharing — awarded for innovation in data protection. MENTEE: Jonathan Domanus, Founder of CardMill CardMill is a trading card infrastructure platform that raised $2M on Kickstarter with product and technology strategy with deep experience in digital systems and team leadership

With 8 months of hustle and no paying clients yet, Tori is trying to turn reputation into revenue. She’s tested every sales channel—but as a self-proclaimed “non-salesperson,” she needs fresh eyes and creative tactics to land her first deal before the vision stalls. MENTOR: Makena Finger Zannini Founder, The Boutique COO 5x founder, Wharton alum, scaled two 7-figure companies before 30. Now helps SMBs double revenue through backend ops and pricing clarity. MENTEE: Tori Smith, Founder The Welcome Standard Built a concierge service connecting relocated talent to Tampa Bay culture. MBA with deep onboarding expertise, now turning reputation into revenue.

Tackling the challenge of selling transformative AI tools to teams afraid of being replaced. A candid exchange on reframing value, building trust, and designing founder-friendly tech that empowers. MENTOR: Henrik Werdelin, Founder of Audos Co-founder of BarkBox ($281M raised, IPO) and founder of Audos, building 100k AI startups. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People. MENTEE: Monty Kothiwale Built an AI QA platform that automates 80%+ of testing in a week using self-healing tech, CV + NLP — making software quality fast, scalable, and founder-friendly.

Are you feeling underpaid and overlooked for promotions? In this powerful conversation, executive career coach Julia Snedkova shares game-changing strategies for positioning yourself for power, negotiating higher pay, and breaking through career ceilings. Key Insights Covered: • Why 40% of professionals feel underpaid and what to do about it • The critical difference between "earning power" and "positioning for power" • How to build your PR campaign for your next promotion • Why women are 18-24% less likely to be promoted (and how to beat the odds) • The #1 mistake keeping you from getting promoted: expecting merit alone to drive success • How to leverage AI tools to accelerate your career growth • Strategic networking tips: Why you need to network 5-10 years ahead • The real cost to companies when they don't promote from within Julia Snedkova brings 16+ years of Fortune 500 leadership experience and ICF-certified coaching expertise to help ambitious professionals, especially women, navigate corporate politics and secure the compensation they deserve. Perfect for: • Mid-level to senior professionals feeling stuck in their careers • Women in corporate looking to break the glass ceiling • Anyone preparing for salary negotiations or promotion conversations • Leaders wanting to retain top talent • Professionals navigating the post-COVID job market Learn practical strategies including how to map the power grid in your company, build a portable reputation, and use data to support your promotion case. Plus, discover why your values alignment matters more than ever and how to assess if you're in the right environment for growth. Featured Expert: Julia Snedkova - Executive Career & Leadership Coach specializing in helping ambitious corporate women break through promotion ceilings. Host: Jackie Domanus, Idea Citizen - LinkedIn creator and community builder with 100K+ daily active members. Transform your career trajectory with actionable insights that go beyond working hard to working strategically. Because in today's market, positioning yourself for power isn't optional—it's essential. Follow Jackie Domanus on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jackiedomanus/ We hope to see you on the next LIVE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-citizen/events/ To join the Idea Citizen LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/138801/ Sign up for the Idea Citizen newsletter: https://ideacitizen.com/#newsletter-signup Sign up for the Private Career Memo Newsletter: https://private-career-memo.lovable.app/ Connect with Julia Snedkova on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliasnedkova/ #CareerDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #SalaryNegotiation #CareerAdvancement #ExecutiveCoaching #CorporateStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #LinkedInLearning #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment

Most workshops are a waste of time. Meetings? Even worse. In this Idea Citizen Live episode, Jackie Domanus sits down with Tim Leake — founder of Let's Lightbulb — to unpack why so many team sessions fall flat and what it actually takes to run a workshop that delivers results. Forget sticky notes and vague agendas. This is about: Why “depends who’s running it” is the real workshop litmus test How to design sessions that drive action (not just conversation) The psychology behind participation, honesty, and buy-in Tactical ways to make meetings suck less — even if you're not the boss If you’ve ever left a meeting wondering what just happened… this one’s for you. 🎯 Watch now and learn how to turn group time into real progress. Follow Jackie Domanus on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jackiedomanus/ We hope to see you on the next LIVE: https://www.linkedin.com/company/idea-citizen/events/ To join the Idea Citizen LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/138801/ Sign up for the Idea Citizen newsletter: https://ideacitizen.com/#newsletter-signup Connect with Tim Leake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timleake/ Learn more about Let's Lightbulb: https://www.letslightbulb.com/ Check out the Free Training on "How to Run High-ROI Workshops": https://www.highroiworkshops.com/ Subscribe to the "Crushing the soulcrushers" newsletter: https://letslightbulb.com/newsletter