Modern work feeds you two conflicting stories: On social media, it sounds like AI is replacing everything. Inside real companies, leaders are just trying to find one person who can think clearly, build simple workflows, and actually ship solutions.

In this reboot of The Mentors, Vadim and Sergei share what they’re hearing directly from 14+ CEOs, VPs, and operators about how AI is actually being used inside modern businesses—and what that means for your career, especially if you’re early-stage or non-technical.

They talk about the messy truth behind AI adoption, why “just managers” are at risk, what “being technical” really means if you don’t write code, and how to build practical AI and workflow skills that make you stand out instead of getting replaced. They also share early-career stories of automating their own work with simple tools (before AI was mainstream) and how that instantly changed how leaders perceived their value.

If you’ve ever felt anxious scrolling LinkedIn or TikTok about AI and the future of work, this episode will help you zoom out, reframe the risk, and focus on what still matters: becoming the person in the room who can learn fast, simplify complexity, and deliver measurable results.

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