In this episode, Mike Stringer shares his journey from academia to co-founding Datascope and helping integrate data science into IDEO’s design thinking. We explore how this shift enabled more service-oriented innovation and the importance of solving real business problems over chasing tech trends. The conversation dives into personalization, drawing parallels between science fiction and real-world AI applications like ChatGPT and Spotify. Looking ahead, we discuss how AI can enhance human capabilities while still relying on human judgment to deliver meaningful results.