7 - Overcoming Bottlenecks: Strategies for Scaling Your Business with Smart Technology Choices

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Published on: 26/09/2025

In this episode of the Scaling Smarter podcast, host David Hirschfeld interviews Stephan L Smith, Fractional CTO & Tech Enabler. Stephan shares his unconventional career journey, lessons from building and losing a biotech startup during COVID-19, and his shift toward low-code, no-code, and AI-driven consulting. The discussion covers the challenges of adopting new technologies, the human side of tech decisions, and practical strategies for leaders navigating rapid change. Stephan also shares his vision for a “second brain” AI assistant and recommends key books for innovators.