Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to live in the hands of a few. In this episode, Edward Zyszkowski, CEO and Chairman of Personal Digital Spaces, explains how decentralization, data licensing, and small, specialized models are reshaping the AI economy. From the early foundations of neural networks to today’s human-first design, Zyszkowski explores a future where consent, control, and compensation define digital progress.

111 years in business doesn’t mean playing it safe.

Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, is proving that legacy and innovation aren’t opposites — they’re fuel for each other.

As the fifth-generation leader of a family company, she’s carrying forward more than a century of history while pushing into new markets, experimenting with technology, and rethinking what it means to build culture in modern manufacturing.

On this episode of 87:60, Jill talks about reinventing perceptions of the industry, creating space for trial and error, and finding the balance between honoring the past and driving toward the next big thing.

Niko Zurita has spent his career scaling startups and building intentional workplace cultures. From early talent roles to leading People & Culture at Inbox Health, he’s helped companies grow with clarity, empathy, and operational focus.

Now, he’s applying that same mindset to a new challenge: group travel.

As co-founder of Vamos, Niko is solving the coordination chaos behind company retreats. Built for hybrid and remote teams, Vamos simplifies planning through a data-driven, collaboration-first platform—combining flight tracking, itinerary tools, and real-time input from your whole team.

In this episode of PitchPod, Niko shares how Vamos is helping startups plan smarter, scale faster, and stay connected beyond the screen.