#30 Jakob Carmichael: How AI Will Transform Emergency Response Forever
24-year-old CEO of RescAlert, Jakob Carmichael, just reminded me why age is irrelevant when you’ve found your purpose — he’s built an AI emergency response platform while many of us are still overthinking our next move. What struck me wasn’t his success, but his clarity. He saw Hurricane Harvey responders wasting resources because their systems couldn’t communicate, so he locked himself in his room and built a solution. Sometimes, the youngest voices carry the biggest wisdom, and the question isn’t whether you’re experienced enough to start, but whether you’re brave enough to begin with whatever problem you’re uniquely positioned to solve. Connect with Jakob Carmichael: Website: https://bit.ly/4kpYhA8 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3GzW3QX Instagram: https://bit.ly/408pT5L TikTok: https://bit.ly/4ldPTVz Facebook: https://bit.ly/44gTnRk LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4eAshrM TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:48 Jakob Carmichael’s Back Story 09:12 Operating a Business as a 21-y.o. College Dropout 13:56 Working with His Family 18:23 Advice for His Younger Self 20:18 Leadership Style 22:26 Prioritising Work-Life Balance 30:46 Connection of Sports and Business 34:55 CEO’s Role 38:26 Ego and Faith in Entrepreneurship 42:35 Legacy-Building 44:57 Navigating Tough Challenges 47:48 Family Plans 51:06 Feature on Pensacola City Lifestyle Magazine 52:24 Connect with Jakob Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman: Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X.com: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v