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Reinventing How We Work, Learn, and Connect In the Age of AI with David Steigelfest of PB Heart

Written by Planning Alternatives | October 21, 2025

 

David Steigelfest, Founder and CEO of PB Heart, joins us to discuss how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship, software development, and the future of education and employment. David shares how building a product as a solo founder is now possible thanks to rapidly evolving AI tools, what this means for the broader workforce, and why adaptability, connection, and purpose are more crucial than ever in an increasingly automated world.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:00 Introduction.

  • 01:35 David shares his shift from leading companies to building as a solopreneur.

  • 02:59 Decades spent turning business needs into software products.

  • 04:54 Rapid progress over six months shows how quickly technology is evolving.

  • 05:41 Complex teamwork is now condensed into one role with modern tools.

  • 07:38 Concerns grow about AI eliminating jobs rather than just changing them.

  • 10:26 Working alone offers freedom but underscores the need for connection.

  • 13:32 Anticipating impact is difficult when technology growth is accelerating rapidly.

  • 14:22 Adapting to rapid change requires bold action rather than parallel strategies.

 

“The labor market is going to change dramatically. Those light on their feet and willing to learn new skills will have teaching methods at their fingertips.”
- David Steigelfest

 

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Connect with David Steigelfest, Founder and CEO of PB Heart

David Steigelfest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsteigelfest/

PB Heart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pb-heart/ 

 

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