Why Humans Matter in the Age of AI with Dara Ladjevardian

Dara Ladjevardian is the innovative founder behind Delphi, the human-centric AI platform that's transforming how mentorship and knowledge are shared in the digital age. Growing up as the child of Iranian immigrants in Houston, Dara was deeply influenced by the resilience and work ethic of his family, particularly his grandfather—a prominent business leader who rebuilt his life from scratch in the US. After creating and selling his first AI startup in eight months, Dara was inspired by the desire to preserve and access his grandfather’s wisdom, ultimately leading him to build Delphi. Today, Dara is on a mission to empower individuals and businesses to scale their influence and legacy through personalized, ethical AI that puts people first. Takeaways Human-first AI Matters: Delphi is purpose-built to empower people, not replace them. Dara’s journey is rooted in making mentorship and wisdom scalable, while allowing users to own their data and curate their digital minds. Legacy and Connection: Dara’s motivation began with wanting to preserve the lived experience of his grandfather. Delphi enables business leaders and entrepreneurs to capture, share, and pass down knowledge for generations. Embracing Vulnerability: Dara encourages leaders to put themselves out there and leverage digital tools to grow their influence with authenticity—because real connection comes from sharing who you are and what you value.  Sound Bytes “We’re not automating humans; we’re putting AI and power in the hands of humans.” “As AI continues to improve, that authenticity, that realness of a human is going to be that much more attractive.” “You should not be afraid to put yourself out there... it’s okay to start putting yourself out there.” Connect & Discover Dara: Website: delphi.ai/dara  LinkedIn: @dara-ladjevardian Instagram: @daraladje X: @daraladje  🔥 Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? 🔥  Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers.  👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million    FOLLOW MICK ON: Spotify: MickUnplugged Instagram: @mickunplugged  Facebook: @mickunplugged YouTube:  @MickUnpluggedPodcast  LinkedIn: @mickhunt  Website:  MickHuntOfficial.com Apple: MickUnplugged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices