Embracing Change

About Embracing Change

Embracing Change: The AI Advantage, with Gerardo Kerik explores how AI is transforming lower middle market companies. Designed for decision-makers at PE firms, M&A advisors, and business leaders, each episode highlights how AI is unlocking growth, driving efficiency, and navigating challenges in these industries. Through engaging interviews with innovators and experts, Gerardo uncovers actionable insights, inspiring stories, and practical strategies to harness AI's power. Join us as we redefine success in the age of intelligent business.

Publisher

Gerardo Kerik, AI Consultant from WSI

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2021

Latest episode

28 May 2025

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2025

   Hollywood in a Prompt: Is AI Rewriting Entertainment?

   Gerardo, Seamus, and Kundan discuss the latest AI developments, including Google's VO3 video generation tool and Microsoft's NL Web, exploring their potential to reshape content creation in an interview.

2. 

   18 Feb 2025

   AI & Exit Strategies: Maximizing Business Value with David Shavzin

   In this episode of Embracing Change, we explore how AI is revolutionizing exit strategies, business valuation, and M&A processes for lower middle-market businesses. Our guest, David Shavzin, founder of The Value Track, shares insights on how business owners can maximize value and prepare for successful exits. From early planning to leveraging AI for operational efficiency, David provides practical strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex world of selling a business. 📈 Whether you're a business owner, investor, or simply curious about AI’s role in value creation, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Tune in now!

3. 

   7 Jan 2025

   Behind the Curtain of Agency Ops: A Chat with Christina and Mike

   In this episode of Embracing Change, Gerardo Kerik sits down with Christina Pilarski and Mike Gualtieri to explore the unfiltered truths of agency operations. As they launch their new podcast, The Angry Ops Guy, Christina and Mike share hilarious war stories, the realities of running digital marketing agencies, and how humor and community keep them afloat. From a 'princess' sales call to the power of practical AI, this conversation dives deep into the good, the bad, and the unexpected of agency life. Join us for laughs, insights, and a sneak peek into their refreshing take on the ops world!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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