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Today on The Parlor Room, we’re excited to share an episode from The Founder Mindset, the new podcast from our colleagues at Harvard Business School Foundry, hosted by entrepreneur and Harvard Business School senior lecturer Reza Satchu (REZ-ah SAT-chew).

Hosted by entrepreneur and Harvard Business School senior lecturer Reza Satchu, The Founder Mindset features in-depth conversations with founders, investors, and leaders about the mindset, judgment, and decisions that shape extraordinary careers and companies.

On this episode, Reza sits down with Tim Ferriss — entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show — to discuss experimentation, calibrated risk-taking, and the importance of learning faster than the competition.

Tim reflects on how fear-setting helped shape his decision-making, why he views most opportunities as experiments rather than permanent commitments, and how curiosity, unconventional thinking, and continuous learning have guided his career across investing, writing, podcasting, and entrepreneurship.

The conversation also explores optionality, commitment, personal impact, and why founders must learn to trust both their judgment and their willingness to act under uncertainty.

Listen to more episodes of The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu and follow the podcast here: https://play.megaphone.fm/2gwuyq_gsiihi5s9mey3ka

In the season three finale of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host Chris Linnane revisits his three most-played clips of the season with Harvard Business School faculty Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Christina Wallace, and Nien-hê Hsieh.

Tune in for their insights into AI's effect on jobs and productivity, the future of creative work, and whether a robot can ever truly care for us.

GUESTS

• Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
• Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
• Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room:

• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on Winning with AI
• ⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠
• Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship
• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Willy Shih about artificial intelligence, disruptive innovation, and the future of competition. Shih explains why AI isn't inherently disruptive, explores how organizations can use it to improve productivity and supply chains, and shares how leaders can identify opportunities for innovation while avoiding the pitfalls of overserving the market.

GUEST

Willy Shih, Robert and Jane Cizik Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice in Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Shih in the HBS Online course, Disruptive Strategy.

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Nien-hê Hsieh about the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. Hsieh discusses AI's impact on work, accountability, and human connection, and explains why responsible leadership and human judgment are critical as organizations adopt AI.

GUEST

• Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Hsieh in the HBS Online course, Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability.

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Hsieh:

• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence: knowing when—and when not—to trust AI.

Featuring HBS professors Linda Hill, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Jake Cook, the conversation examines AI adoption, organizational culture, and the critical role of human judgment. From AI hallucinations and overconfidence to experimentation and decision-making, the episode offers practical insights for avoiding common AI mistakes in the workplace.

GUESTS

• Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
• Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration

RESOURCES

• Linda Hill on Leading Through AI-Driven Change
• Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on Winning with AI
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy
• Jake Cook on How to Use AI Effectively at Work

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Jake Cook about how artificial intelligence is changing the way people work. Cook shares practical advice for using AI effectively, explaining why it should be treated like an intern that requires direction, oversight, and critical thinking. He explores AI’s opportunities and limitations and why human judgment remains essential in an increasingly AI-powered world.

GUEST

Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Jake Cook:

• Compilation Episode (Part 1): Early Career Advice in the Age of AI
• Compilation Episode (Part 4): How Mid-Career Professionals Can Lead and Grow with AI
• Compilation Episode (Part 6): Where AI Surprises Us

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of AI’s most intriguing qualities: its ability to surprise us.

Featuring HBS professors Nien-hê Hsieh, Christina Wallace, and Jake Cook, the conversation examines how AI is changing the way people work, create, and solve problems. From uncovering new approaches to complex challenges to empowering nontechnical professionals to build and experiment, the episode highlights unexpected lessons about innovation, creativity, and human potential in an AI-driven world.

GUESTS

• Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration
• Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
• Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration

RESOURCES

• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing
• ⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠
• Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Felix Oberholzer-Gee about AI’s impact on productivity, jobs, and competitive advantage. He explains how organizations can use AI to create lasting value, why human judgment remains essential, and what the future of work may look like in an AI-powered economy.

GUEST

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

• Learn more from Oberholzer-Gee in the HBS Online credential, Core Business Essentials
• And the HBS Online course, Business Strategy

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Oberholzer-Gee:

• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane explores one of the most pressing questions facing professionals today: Will AI take my job?

Featuring HBS Professors Nien-hê Hsieh, Christina Wallace, Joe Fuller, and Iavor Bojinov, the conversation examines how AI is reshaping organizations, changing the nature of work, and influencing hiring, management, and trust. From the rise of AI-powered startups to the challenges of adoption, ethics, and inequality, the episode offers practical insights into how professionals can navigate an AI-driven future and adapt to the evolving workplace.

GUESTS

• Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration
• Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
• Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice
• Iavor Bojinov, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Associate Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring faculty from this compilation episode:

• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing
• ⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠
• Christina Wallace on AI and Entrepreneurship
• ⁠Joe Fuller on AI and Rethinking Work
• ⁠⁠Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making⁠

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Christina Wallace about how AI is transforming entrepreneurship and creativity. Wallace explains how founders are using AI to accelerate customer research, prototyping, branding, and operations—and why judgment, originality, and proprietary insight matter more than ever. She also explores the risks of overreliance on AI-generated work, the pressure AI places on artists and creators, and why rising expectations are redefining what it takes to stand out.

GUEST

Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Christina Wallace:

• ⁠⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠
• Compilation Episode (Part 2): Early Career Advice for Building AI and Human Skills
• Compilation Episode (Part 4): How Mid-Career Professionals Can Lead and Grow With AI

Plus:

• Explore Wallace's online course: Entrepreneurial Marketing

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane gathers HBS faculty to share actionable advice for mid-career professionals navigating the AI landscape. Featuring professors Christina Wallace, Jake Cook, Iavor Bojinov, and Joe Fuller, the conversation explores how mid-career professionals can build AI fluency, apply their domain expertise, and create value in a rapidly evolving workplace.

From identifying entrepreneurial opportunities to experimenting with AI tools and leading organizational change, guests share what it takes to stay adaptable, relevant, and competitive in an AI-driven future.

GUESTS

• Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
• Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration
• Iavor Bojinov, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Associate Professor of Business Administration
• Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring faculty from this compilation episode:

• ⁠Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making⁠
• ⁠Joe Fuller on AI and Rethinking Work

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Sunil Gupta about how AI is reshaping marketing. Gupta explains how generative AI is changing content creation, customer targeting, and brand strategy—and why marketers must go beyond efficiency to create meaningful differentiation. He also explores the evolving role of human judgment, the risks of over-automation, and what it takes to build trust in an AI-driven landscape.

GUEST

Sunil Gupta, Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Professor Sunil Gupta in the HBS Online course, Digital Marketing Strategy.

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring Sunil Gupta:

• Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies
• Compilation Episode (Part 3): Mid-Career Strategies for Thriving in an AI-Driven Workplace

Related HBS Online Blog Posts:

• 4 Important Human Skills AI Can’t Replace
• How AI Training Can Help You Compete in Your Industry
• What Is a Customer Journey Map? Examples & Process

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane gathers HBS faculty to share actionable advice for mid-career professionals.

Featuring Professors Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Nien-hê Hsieh, Sunil Gupta, and Linda Hill, the conversation explores how to stay relevant in an AI-driven workplace by embracing new tools, building human skills, and adopting a “wayfinder” mindset to grow and create value.

GUESTS

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration

Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration

Sunil Gupta, Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration

Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room:

• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy
• Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies
• Linda Hill on Leading Through AI-Driven Change

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Joe Fuller about how AI is transforming the future of work. Fuller explains why organizations must rethink how work gets done—rather than simply adding AI to existing processes—and what it takes to build the skills and structures needed to use it effectively.

GUEST

Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice

RESOURCES

Learn more from Professor Joe Fuller in the HBS Online course, Management Essentials.

Related HBS Online Blog Posts:

• How Managers Are Using AI to Make Smarter Decisions
• AI-Powered Business Process Automation: When to Automate vs. Augment

• A Guide to Increasing Your Workplace Productivity with AI

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane gathers HBS faculty to share actionable advice for early-career professionals. Featuring Professors Nien-hê Hsieh, Christina Wallace, Joe Fuller, and Iavor Bojinov, the conversation explores how to build skills, develop expertise, and create value while working alongside AI.

From using AI tools effectively to strengthening human skills like communication, curiosity, and empathy, faculty share what it takes to adapt, grow, and stand out in today’s evolving workplace.

GUESTS

• Nien-hê Hsieh, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration
• Christina Wallace, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration
• Joseph Fuller, MBA Class of 1960 Professor of Management Practice
• Iavor Bojinov, James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Associate Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room, featuring faculty from this compilation episode:

• Nien-hê Hsieh on Ethical AI, Decision-Making, and Investing
• Christina Wallace on Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Iavor Bojinov on AI Adoption, Trust, and Decision-Making

You can also watch The Parlor Room on YouTube.

In this episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane speaks with HBS Professor Linda Hill about why AI adoption depends on more than technology. Drawing on her research, Hill explains why leaders must rethink the way work gets done, teams collaborate, and organizations build the trust and capabilities to use AI effectively—and why the most successful companies treat AI as an opportunity to redesign work, not just automate it.

GUEST

Linda A. Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Learn more from Hill in her course Leading in the Digital World, which is part of HBS Online's Learn more from Hill in her course Leading in the Digital World, which is part of HBS Online's Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) and the Credential of Digital Innovation and Strategy

Catch up on the previous Parlor Room episode, Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management

Check out Hill's book mentioned in this episode, Collective GeniusCheck out Hill's book mentioned in this episode, Collective Genius

Related HBS Online Blog Posts:

• 5 Digital Leadership Skills That Can Help Advance Your Career

• 3 Tips to Help You Lead in the Digital World
• AI-Powered Business Process Automation: When to Automate vs. Augment

In this compilation episode of The Parlor Room Presents: Hello AI, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane gathers HBS faculty to share actionable advice for early-career professionals. From pairing AI skills with foundational business knowledge to building relationships and making strategic career decisions, faculty share what it takes to grow and succeed in an AI-driven world.

GUESTS

Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

Sunil Gupta, Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration

Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration

Willy Shih, Robert and Jane Cizik Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice in Business Administration

Jake Cook, Lecturer of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Catch up on previous episodes of The Parlor Room:

• Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management (https://hbs.me/4svxhhmz)
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy (https://hbs.me/mvuumck9)
• Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies (https://hbs.me/43s5u336)

You can also watch The Parlor Room on YouTube: https://hbs.me/2fh4jtxp

The Parlor Room returns for season 3 with a special edition: Hello AI—a series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business world. In the premiere episode, host and Harvard Business School Online Creative Director Chris Linnane talks with HBS Professor Iavor Bojinov about why AI adoption hinges on trust, how organizations can scale AI effectively, and what leaders must rethink to succeed in an AI-driven world.

GUEST

Iavor I. Bojinov, Assistant Professor of Business Administration Richard Hodgson Fellow

RESOURCES

Learn more from Professor Iavor Bojinov in the HBS Online courses AI for Leaders and Data Science & AI for Decision Making.

Related HBS Online Blog Posts:

• AI Implementation Cost vs. ROI: Finding the Balance
• How to Overcome Barriers to AI Adoption & Get Your Company on Board
• 5 Ethical Considerations of AI in Business

Watch The Parlor Room presents Hello AI on YouTube

In The Parlor Room's season two finale, host Chris Linnane shares his favorite questions and answers from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty, including Christina Wallace, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, Amy Edmondson, Sunil Gupta, V.G. Narayanan, Nancy Koehn, and Anthony Mayo.

Tune in for their insights into marketing, the future of work, psychological safety, and more.

Catch up on Season 2 of The Parlor Room:

• Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d
• Sunil Gupta on Data-Driven Digital Marketing Strategies: https://hbs.me/3j3jcpmw
• Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56
• Christina Wallace on Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset: https://hbs.me/2p87t4j8
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3
• Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary Leadership: https://hbs.me/ycksfcds
• V.G. Narayanan on How Accounting Connects the Business World: https://hbs.me/mry92699

Watch The Parlor Room on YouTube:https://hbs.me/4j99nbwchttps://hbs.me/4j99nbwc

In this second special episode of season two bonus content, host Chris Linnane shares exclusive, never-before-heard clips from his conversations with Harvard Business School faculty members.

Tune in to hear Amy Edmondson, Anthony Mayo, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Nancy Koehn discuss leadership, strategy, and resilience.

• Amy Edmondson on Building High-Performing Teams: https://hbs.me/ade6yb9d
• Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader: https://hbs.me/3ttp4c56
• Felix Oberholzer-Gee on the Frameworks of Business Strategy: https://hbs.me/yc3f5jb3
• Nancy Koehn on How Crisis Brings Out Extraordinary Leadership: https://hbs.me/ycksfcds