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Champion Stage: Expert-Led Growth Vision

πŸ“… Aired on Thursday, August 28, 2025 β€’ 8:15 PM UTC
Value Path Stage: Champion
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About This Episode

The Champion stage represents the pinnacle of the Value Pathβ€”customers who lead transformation in their industry. This roundtable explores expert-led growth.

Key themes discussed: - Expert-Led Growth Philosophy: Fostering growth through authentic expertise and vulnerability - Knowledge Sharing: "Don't be an asshole is the way to be expert-led growth"β€”sharing openly rather than gatekeeping - Community Engagement: Celebrating achievements transparently and amplifying success together - AI as Enabler: Automating administrative tasks so experts can maintain consistent community engagement

Panelists: Crispy Barnett, Klemen Hrovat, Nico Lafakis

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