Chad Rubin is the Founder and CEO of Profasee, a dynamic pricing platform enabling brands to predict the optimum price for every product. He has built several successful companies, including the Prosper Show, Think Crucial, and Skubana, which was acquired by 3PL Central. As a speaker and world-class Amazon expert, Chad gives presentations about e-commerce, SaaS, and Amazon at global conferences and webinars. He is also the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Cheaper Easier Direct.

Online businesses face shrinking profits, rising costs, and competition from global brands. Consumer spending has dropped while brands are pressured to lower prices. How can companies adapt and stay profitable in a crowded and volatile market?

According to e-commerce expert and AI innovator Chad Rubin, brands must rethink traditional pricing strategies by using data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. Pricing should be dynamic, not fixed, allowing businesses to capture more value while meeting consumer demand in real time. Chad highlights the importance of leveraging data as a core business asset, adopting AI to automate cognitive tasks, and embracing experimentation rather than clinging to outdated practices.

In the latest episode of What The Teck?, Rolando Rosas and Dave Kelly welcome Chad Rubin, Founder and CEO of Profasee, back to discuss AI-powered pricing in e-commerce. Chad shares how dynamic pricing can drive profitability, the dangers of false AI claims in the marketplace, and how to train AI with personal content.

Dr. Mike Perko, PhD, is the Founder of 500 Fist Bumps, an initiative that promotes trust, connection, and well-being among youth. He is also a Professor of Public Health Education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). In 1994, Dr. Perko developed the Survey to Predict Adolescent Athlete Dietary Supplement Use, which is used by researchers worldwide. As a highly rated speaker and authority figure in public health, he has authored over 200 articles on health and fitness and written three books.

Many people underestimate how early-life habits and social environments influence their health, mobility, and mental well-being in later years. Declining physical activity, limited community connection, and preventable chronic conditions are increasing healthcare costs and diminishing quality of life. How can we build healthier, more connected communities that improve longevity and daily function?

According to public health educator and researcher Dr. Mike Perko, preventative healthcare must start before adulthood. Low-cost, accessible actions like daily walks and groundwork for bone strength can sustain physical health, while fostering social connections can improve mental well-being. Dr. Perko urges community leaders to reintroduce physical education in schools, address social determinants of health, and encourage corporate investments in community health.

In this episode of What The Teck?, Rolando Rosas and Dave Kelly welcome Dr. Mike Perko, Founder of 500 Fist Bumps, back to discuss building healthier communities and preventing chronic illness. Dr. Perko discusses the value of early intervention in developing healthy habits, the impact of walking and physical movement on longevity, and the role of social determinants in shaping overall well-being.

Steve Cadigan is a Talent Advisor at Cadigan Talent Ventures, which helps top organizations and leaders build compelling talent solutions for the digital era. As a keynote speaker on the future of work, he has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. Steve was LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer, having scaled the company's talent from 400 to 4,000 in 3.5 years.

He is the author of Workquake and has been recognized as an exceptional world-class performer in culture by The Wall Street Journal, Fortune magazine, and other publications. In 2021, Steve was recognized as being among the top 200 Global Thought Leaders in the world of people and talent.

As artificial intelligence takes over the workplace, many professionals and students are questioning the value of traditional education and wondering how to prepare for a future that seems increasingly unpredictable. With AI disrupting both blue- and white-collar jobs, and universities lagging behind in adapting to the digital age, how can individuals stay relevant?

Former HR executive Steve Cadigan urges professionals to become students of AI, develop uniquely human skills like empathy and communication, and prioritize adaptability over pursuing specific career paths. While AI is currently being used to cut jobs and costs, the real opportunity lies in creating new value and guiding others through the transition. Additionally, countries like China are accelerating AI-backed development through state-backed efforts and massive educational investments, graduating more AI-trained professionals than any other nation. This should prompt professionals in the US to accelerate innovation.

In the latest episode of What The Teck?, Rolando Rosas welcomes Steve Cadigan, Talent Advisor at Cadigan Talent Ventures, back to discuss the impact of AI on education, work, and society. Steve talks about economic growth in super cities, concerns surrounding AI's power and influence, and the ethical concerns of AI exposing personal data during the hiring process.