Episode Description

Today on the show, Tyler is joined by the former Chief Innovation Officer of USAID and soon-to-be member of the DoD, Alexis Bonnell. Throughout her admirable career, Alexis has become accustomed to forewarning others about the latest technology destined to change the landscape for good. First it was the internet, now it’s AI. In this episode, we learn why Alexis is both excited—and terrified—for her next chapter with the DoD and how she intends to take initiative and remain adaptable as a leader while tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.

What’s Happening on the Second Front

• How Alexis’ early days with the internet have prepared her for today’s AI
• Creating your own job by identifying needs and being assertive
• Alexis’ biggest takeaways from her three years at Google
• What it means to be a leader amidst ever-changing technology 
• Using the feeling, thinking and doing framework to make changes that stick
• Drawing the distinction between expeditionary and service innovation

Connect with Alexis

• LinkedIn: Alexis Bonnell

Connect with Tyler

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt