OhHello Ep. 133: Andrew Swinand on Leadership, AI, and Building Billion-Dollar Businesses

Andrew Swinand, Chief Executive Officer of ITG and Storyteq, joins Jeremy Bloom to share lessons from leading global agencies, building nine startups with seven exits, and why AI should enhance creativity, not replace it. Learn how servant leadership, curiosity, and communication shape lasting success. Takeaways Why servant leadership creates stronger, more resilient teams. How AI should improve efficiency instead of replacing creativity. The leadership traits Andrew looks for in future executives. Why curiosity, kindness, and ambition drive long-term success. Practical advice for young professionals navigating their careers. Chapters 00:00 Andrew Swinand's Career Journey 05:22 Leadership Lessons from the Army and Business 10:01 What Executive Leadership Really Looks Like 14:12 Building Trust and Strong Company Culture 16:10 The Qualities of Future Leaders 19:13 Career Advice for Young Professionals 21:27 What Most Companies Get Wrong About AI 25:56 Why AI Will Spark a Creative Renaissance 28:08 The Future of Advertising and Marketing 31:18 Rapid-Fire Leadership and Career Advice