Some interviews are all business - and some interviews take you by surprise.
In this episode of Pitch, Build, Scale, host Chris Fanchi sits down with Jim Weldon, CEO of Prospect Desk, for an unfiltered conversation that spans the entire spectrum - from being ahead of the curve on AI and machine learning to navigating leadership in an increasingly divided world.
Jim shares how his team is building one of the most advanced independent data networks on the planet, what he’s learned scaling a $10K startup into a $60M business, and why the next era of work will be defined by AI agents, not SaaS apps.
This episode dives deep into the intersection of technology, humanity, and responsibility — and what it means to build something that lasts when the world around you is changing by the minute.
🔍 Chapters
00:00 From Filing Systems to $60M Startup
04:45 The Early Days of Machine Learning and Data Cooperatives
09:10 Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital in the Age of AI
11:00 Smart Agents and the End of the SDR Role
17:45 Building the Largest Independent Data Graph
25:40 The Future of Automation and Human Work
31:10 SaaS Moats Are Dead — Here’s What’s Next
39:10 Technology, Politics, and the Human Divide
46:00 What It Means to Lead with Integrity in a Time of Change
📚 Resources
Prospect Desk → https://www.prospectdesk.ai
Connect with Jim → jim@prospectdesk.ai
Big North Marketing → https://bignorthmarketing.com
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