In this episode of the CEO Podcast Clint sits down with Elise Smith, the CEO and co-founder of Praxis Labs, an innovative company focused on immersive learning and development. Elise shares her inspiring journey from her early days at IBM working on Watson for Education to co-founding Praxis Labs with Heather Shen.
We delve into the transformative power of AI in education, the importance of building critical human skills for the modern workforce, and how generative AI is revolutionizing personalized learning experiences. Elise also opens up about her daily routine, the values that drive her leadership, and the importance of creating inclusive workplaces.

Timestamps:
00:09 - Introduction and Background 
00:22 - Founding Praxis Labs 
01:03 - Early Career and Inspiration 
01:35 - Experience at IBM and Watson 
01:57 - Investing in Learning Innovation 
02:29 - Challenges in Learning Solutions 
03:01 - Immersive Learning and Stanford 
03:52 - Education and AI 
04:18 - Middle Manager Training 
05:00 - Generative AI in Learning 
06:08 - Daily Routine 
07:26 - Reading Recommendations 
08:06 - Future of AI 
10:23 - Leadership Traits 
12:48 - Defining Values 
15:07 - Sharing Opportunity and Privilege 
17:02 - CEO Responsibilities in Sociopolitical Context 
20:04 - DEI in the Current Climate 
22:51 - Essential Apps and Tools 
23:44 - Mental Health and Focus 
25:20 - Giving and Taking Chances 
26:46 - Conclusion and Thanks