The Late Bloomer Advantage
The Late Bloomer Advantage
Podcast Description
This podcast is for founders over 35 ready to pivot and build with purpose. Hosted by Rose Alkamisi, personal branding strategist and late bloomer, each episode shares real stories, branding strategies, and mindset shifts to help you grow your business with confidence. This isn’t hustle culture — it’s strategic reinvention on your timeline. You’re not late; you’re exactly where you need to be.
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal growth, entrepreneurship, branding, and work-life balance. Key topics include the pivot from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the integration of AI in business strategies, and women's empowerment in leadership roles. For example, episodes discuss overcoming burnout in Episode 3 with Sarah Kahn and strategies for harnessing AI for growth in Episode 5 with Pranay Joshi, reflecting a strong focus on redefining success and finding fulfillment in midlife.
This podcast is for founders over 35 ready to pivot and build with purpose. Hosted by Rose Alkamisi, personal branding strategist and late bloomer, each episode shares real stories, branding strategies, and mindset shifts to help you grow your business with confidence. This isn’t hustle culture — it’s strategic reinvention on your timeline. You’re not late; you’re exactly where you need to be.
→ Newsletter: https://thebrandalkamist.kit.com/9ac00eff1f
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosealkamisi/
In this episode of The Late Bloomer Advantage, host Rose Alkamisi sits down with Pranay Joshi, an AI coach and human-centric strategist, to talk about his bold pivot from VP of products and engineering to entrepreneur in the age of AI.
They explore what it really takes to start over in midlife, how to harness AI for business growth, and why adaptability is one of the most valuable traits an entrepreneur can have today.
Pranay shares real-world insights on market research, product development, bootstrapping, and mindset — all through the lens of someone who made the leap later in life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too late to innovate, this conversation will show you how your experience is your superpower.
You’ll learn:
- Why now is the best time to start your business
How AI is reshaping industries and creating new entrepreneurial paths - Why market research should guide every early decision
- How to bootstrap a venture without outside funding
- The mindset shift required to pivot successfully in midlife
- Why adaptability matters more than having all the answers
- How AI can enhance, not replace, human creativity and strategy
- The importance of having support when making a major career pivot
- Why your experience gives you a competitive edge in this new era
This episode is packed with value for late bloomers looking to build something meaningful, with the help of mindset, strategy, and smart AI.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Late Bloomer
02:50 Navigating the AI Revolution
05:35 The Decision to Pivot
08:32 Building a Startup in Midlife
11:22 Market Research and Product Development
14:21 Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising
17:17 The Role of AI in Entrepreneurship
20:00 Challenges and Advantages of Starting Later
23:04 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
25:58 Final Thoughts and Resources
Reach out to Rose Alkamisi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosealkamisi/
Subscribe to The Bloom Method: https://thebrandalkamist.kit.com/9ac00eff1f
Get in touch with Pranay Joshi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipranayjoshi
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Keywords
entrepreneurship, AI, pivot, startup, market research, bootstrapping, midlife entrepreneurship, coaching, product development, adaptability
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