“Any new founder that's spending time in things that are not sales or lead generation is probably wasting their time if they don't have a good business yet.” — Noemi Kis In this episode, Noemi Kis — serial entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, TEDx speaker, and founder of Future Proof Founders — shares the raw truths about scaling lean businesses. She built a seven-figure company with just two people and now teaches non-technical founders how to use AI, automation, and content to grow profitably without the grind. She explains why lead generation and sales must come before everything else, why you should never “automate chaos,” and how to balance automation with human connection. Noemi also reveals her LinkedIn growth playbook that’s attracted 145,000+ followers — proving content is the new inbound. Key takeaways: Why founders should master lead generation and sales before automating other areas The step-by-step process: do it manually → optimize → delegate → automate How to avoid the trap of automating broken or chaotic processes Where to keep the human touch in customer experience while scaling Why simplicity and practical tools beat “shiny object” tech in the early days How to use LinkedIn as an inbound engine to grow brand, leads, and community Future-proofing: why founders must think ahead and adapt to rapid AI disruption Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch the full video on YouTube. #SaaS #StartupGrowth #AI #Automation #Entrepreneurship #LinkedInGrowth #NoemiKis #DesignRushPodcast FOLLOW DESIGNRUSH ☑️ Website: https://www.designrush.com/☑️ Instagram: / designrushmag ☑️ LinkedIn: / designrush ABOUT DESIGNRUSHDesignRush.com is a B2B marketplace connecting businesses with agencies through expert reviews and agency ranking lists, awards, knowledge resources, and personalized agency recommendations for vetted projects. FOLLOW DESIGNRUSH