Lightning Round: Our 2026 Tech Predictions

What will break first as companies scale with AI? Which buzzword will we all be sick of by December? And what's the biggest lie tech leaders will tell themselves this year? It's time to make some predictions. In this special New Year's episode, Ben Griswold (Grizen) and Noah Heldman (OutcomeSource) put on their prognostication hats for a lightning round of tech predictions for the year ahead. From the future of AI's impact on headcounts to the surprising decline of major tech players, they offer bold, insightful, and occasionally irresponsible predictions on where the industry is headed. Will they be right? Check back in a year to find out. *In This Episode, You'll Hear Our Predictions On:* * What will break first as companies scale with AI: People, Process, or Data? * Why "Data" deserves to be a fourth pillar of consulting alongside People, Process, and Technology. * The roles that will become _harder_ because of AI. * The buzzwords and phrases that we'll all be sick of by the end of the year. * Whether AI will ultimately reduce or increase tech headcounts. * The most common lie tech leaders will tell themselves in 2026. *Connect with Us:* * Ben Griswold | Grizen: https://grizen.com * Noah Heldman | OutcomeSource: https://outcomesource.com