The Human Edge in an Automated World with Brian Von Ancken
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š¤ Growth Capital Podcast ā Episode 42 š¤
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What if the strongest growth advantage isnāt found in automation ā but in staying human?
In this episode of the Growth Capital Podcast, Justin Dixon sits down with Brian Von Ancken, founder and CEO of the Wellness Growth Mastermind, a community for leaders in the wellness industry. What started as an āaccidentalā mastermind has grown into a trusted hub for founders, executives, and growth leaders.
Brian shares:
š¹ Why human-curated connections still outperform AI-driven matches
š¹ The overlooked challenge of scaling wellness companies in crowded markets
š¹ How trust compounds in communities, and why it takes time to build
š¹ The role of distribution strategy in separating winners from noise
š¹ Why mixing scrappy startups with established brands sparks breakthrough ideas
This conversation is a blueprint for founders, investors, and operators who believe peopleānot just platformsāare the real growth engine.
š© Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianvonancken/
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