{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"But First, Principles!","title":"SE02E27 The Art of Piloting New Ideas | Carly Buxton","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0c1fe4b8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3028,"description":"Today’s Guest: Carly Buxton of Parentswarm\nDon’t forget! Like – Comment – Subscribe\nGuest Links:\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carlybuxton/\nThis Episode:\nIn this conversation, Carly Buxton discusses her entrepreneurial journey with Parentswarm, a childcare coordination platform, along with her experiences as a professor and author. Carly emphasizes the importance of piloting new ideas in entrepreneurship and explains how testing concepts early can save time, energy, and unnecessary risk. She shares her perspectives on healthcare, social media, and the realities of entrepreneurship, arguing that traditional systems often make it unnecessarily difficult for people to pursue meaningful work.\nCarly also discusses her upcoming book on business communication in the age of AI, reflecting on how technology is reshaping the way people connect and collaborate. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the importance of empathy, emotional resilience, and strategic thinking while balancing multiple projects, parenting, and professional responsibilities.\nThe discussion explores the emotional complexity of entrepreneurship, the challenges of work-life balance, and the lessons that come from navigating change and uncertainty. Carly reflects on the value of diverse experiences, the importance of gratitude during chaotic seasons, and why she believes everyone should experience building a startup at least once. She closes by sharing her hopes for future creative projects and her desire to bring personal stories to life on screen.\nKey Takeaways\nPiloting new ideas can save time and energy in entrepreneurship\nHealthcare tied to employment creates barriers for entrepreneurs\nSocial media’s negatives may outweigh its positives\nBusiness communication is being reimagined in the age of AI\nEmpathy is a core value in leadership and entrepreneurship\nManaging multiple projects can create self-doubt and identity challenges\nParenting adds complexity to entrepreneurship and work-life balance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1td8dNmsNQNq9c225exsZB0blzzI70DhNoYSzRiOs-A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MDg0/NDIyZWVmMTcxNGUx/NmMyYmU1ZmQwZjJh/MjY2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}