In this episode of the Achieve Podcast, host Jessie Warner speaks with Peter Lisoskie, a veteran technology leader and founder of Default, about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business and how entrepreneurs can build human-centered technology in an increasingly automated world.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why modern startups can scale effectively with very small teams by leveraging AI and automation.
- How Peter’s career leading product and technology teams at major companies shaped his entrepreneurial approach.
- The importance of keeping human needs and values at the center of rapidly advancing technologies.
- How the transition from the knowledge economy to the “intelligence age” is reshaping work and opportunity.
- Why the quality of questions you ask AI tools directly impacts the value of the output you receive.
- How entrepreneurs can adapt to technological disruption instead of resisting it.
- Why many founders are intentionally building leaner, more agile companies rather than large organizations.
- How failure, experimentation, and experience play a critical role in long-term entrepreneurial success.
Throughout the conversation, Peter Lisoskie reflects on decades in the technology industry—from leading large teams at global companies to launching multiple startups—and shares his perspective on the profound changes being driven by AI. While automation will inevitably reshape jobs and industries, he emphasizes that innovation also creates new opportunities for those willing to adapt. By combining emerging technologies with a strong focus on human impact, entrepreneurs can build businesses that are both efficient and meaningful in the intelligence-driven economy.
To learn more about Peter Lisoskie and his work, visit defaulteffect.com.