Redefining Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI with Scott Austin of JadePuma

Scott Austin, Owner of JadePuma, joins us to share his journey from military service to entrepreneurship and how his broad experiences across industries and countries shaped his outlook on technology, leadership, and fulfillment. He reflects on the evolution of his career from early days at Microsoft to launching his own ventures, and the philosophy that guides his life and work today.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Introduction.

• 02:18 Scott delivers action-focused, solution-based conversations.

• 03:36 AI enhances creativity, efficiency, and problem-solving.

• 05:01 Always prompt AI to cite sources to avoid misinformation and overconfidence.

• 08:15 Experience revealed that cultural and personal differences enrich the world.

• 10:00 Buying decisions often balance price sensitivity with valuable features.

• 12:18 Returning to San Diego led to a long-awaited leap into entrepreneurship.

• 15:25 Scott lives by a “leaf in the stream” philosophy, steering with intent.

• 18:39 Deep, lasting friendships bring the greatest happiness and connection.

“AI is best done in an iterative process where you coach it, give it rules and structure, and that’s super helpful for brands.”

- Scott Austin

Resources Mentioned:

• JadePuma website
• Shopify Solutions Podcast
• GoDaddy
• Microsoft
• Porch

Connect with Scott Austin, Owner of JadePuma

Scott Austin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svaustin/ 
JadePuma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jadepuma/ 

Connect with Nathan Mersereau:

Phone: 248-645-1520 
Email: nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com
LinkedIn: Nathan Mersereau
Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310
Birmingham, MI 48009