The AI-First CEO Show

The AI-First CEO Show
Podcast Description
This is the show for founders who want their business to scale — without scaling stress.
Hosted by Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI, The AI First CEO Show dives into the systems, automations, and mindset shifts that help modern leaders step out of the weeds — and into real leverage.
Each week, you’ll hear from operators, builders, and bold decision-makers who stopped doing it all, started buying back their time, and made AI work for their business — not just inside it.
Whether you’re drowning in manual tasks or just ready to lead differently, this show is your blueprint for building smart
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on themes relevant to ambitious founders, including delegation, business design, and leveraging AI in operations. Episodes tackle specific issues like avoiding founder bottlenecks, the balance between building systems and hiring, and achieving scalability from $3M to $10M, with examples including interviews with founders like Cruz Gamboa who share practical frameworks.

This is the show for founders who want their business to scale — without scaling stress.
Hosted by Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI, The AI First CEO Show dives into the systems, automations, and mindset shifts that help modern leaders step out of the weeds — and into real leverage.
Each week, you’ll hear from operators, builders, and bold decision-makers who stopped doing it all, started buying back their time, and made AI work for their business — not just inside it.
Whether you’re drowning in manual tasks or just ready to lead differently, this show is your blueprint for building smart
Something feels off… but you can’t quite put your finger on it.If you’re a founder, you know that gut feeling — the sense your business could be running smoother, faster, and with less stress. But how do you turn that hunch into a clear, step-by-step plan for growth?In this episode, Cruz Gamboa and Aarti Anand break down exactly how they take founder instincts and translate them into actionable roadmaps during a Strategic Growth Audit.You’ll hear: • The 3 most common gut feelings founders have before an audit • How those feelings often point to deeper structural problems • A real-life example where vague instincts uncovered a six-figure fix • The simple prioritization framework that turns chaos into clarity • What to track before an audit so you get the most out of itBy the end, you’ll know exactly how to take that nagging “something’s wrong” feeling and use it to unlock clarity, focus, and momentum.If you’ve ever felt stuck but didn’t know where to start, this one’s for you.Cruz’s LI Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboa/👉 Claim a Free 1-on-1 Consultation Call with me where we audit your current business workflows and uncover your Personalized 90-day strategy to save more than 15 hours/week with AI Systems: https://cal.com/aarti-anand82/

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