CEO, Highland & Haskill Creek • Founder of Classy (acq. by GoFundMe) • Founder of nonprofit, Save Farmland

Every week I tackle management, operations & startup topics that are helping 250,000+ people. Sign up free: www.scotchisholm.com

I also run a leadership accelerator that helps founders develop into top CEOs. Apply here: https://joinhighland.com/apply/

My backstory: 

🚀 Founder of Classy, SaaS for nonprofits raising billions per year

🎗️ Acquired by GoFundMe in ‘22 to create largest giving platform in the world

🌲 Investor in dozens of startups out of family fund, Tall Timbers Holding Co, (Ripple, FanDuel, Hubble, Casetext, etc.)

🏔️ Founder of Highland, leadership accelerator & community for founders

🏡 Co-founder of Haskill Creek, modernized & healthier version of a Walgreens or CVS 

⚽️ Co-owner of Albion Soccer Club, top youth soccer club in country

🧑🏼‍🌾 Founder of Save Farmland, a nonprofit protecting local farmland & food 

⚙️ Industrial engineer & lean six sigma nerd, UMass Amherst grad 

❤️ Board experience: Nature Conservancy, Abundant Montana, Team Rubicon, Street Soccer USA, Montana Pediatric Cancer Foundation

It's been a wild ride. If you're interested in any of the above, please visit my website and reach out to me there. 

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Award-winning AI & Automation Expert | Keynote Speaker, Influencer & Best-Selling Author | Forbes Tech Council | 2 million+ followers | Follow me to be IRREPLACEABLE and thrive in the age of AI ✔️

Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert, author, keynote speaker, and influencer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation. He has received multiple awards and is regularly ranked as one of the top 10 global AI and Automation experts.

Bornet developed his expertise over more than two decades as a senior executive at McKinsey and EY, where he established and spearheaded their "Intelligent Automation" practices. During this time, he implemented AI and Automation initiatives for hundreds of organizations worldwide, driving transformative change across industries.

Bornet has authored three best-selling books: "INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION" and “AGENTIC ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE,” guides for organizations and leaders to transform using new automation technologies, and "IRREPLACEABLE," a universal approach to leveraging AI for personal, professional, and organizational growth. 

Pascal shares his insights by delivering over 100 keynotes each year. His insights have been featured in prestigious publications such as The Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, McKinsey Quarterly, and The Times.

For the past 20 years, Bornet's research has focused on the intersection of AI and Humans, where he believes the greatest untapped value lies. He is a fervent advocate for human-centric AI, convinced that with the right approach, AI has the power to make our world more human: elevating the human experience and making our world more empathetic, creative, and fulfilling.

As a sought-after lecturer at several universities and an influential voice on social media with over two million followers, Bornet is dedicated to shaping the conversation around AI and Automation, and Humanity. 

He is an active member of the Institute of Robotics, Process Automation & AI, and the Forbes Technology Council, and serves as a Board Member or Senior Advisor for numerous organizations, startups, and charities.

Please "follow" Pascal Bornet, as he has reached the maximum connection limit on LinkedIn. For communication, feel free to email him at 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘵@𝘺𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘰.fr or visit his website: www.pascalbornet.com. 

#AIagent #AI #Artificialintelligence #agentic #agenticintelligence #agenticai

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China just turned the night sky into a masterpiece of precision and intelligence. 🌌

What struck me most about this is how seamlessly innovation turns into art.

A drone show in Chongqing just broke the Guinness World Record with 11,787 synchronized drones, creating breathtaking 3D animations that looked closer to CGI than real life.

No human pilots.
No delays.
No crashes.
Every movement guided by AI and GPS, choreographed with perfect timing.

To me, this is far more than a light show.
It’s a glimpse into how technology, creativity, and coordination can merge to shape a new era of expression and innovation.

When intelligence takes flight, it doesn’t just illuminate the sky — it redefines what’s possible.

Could this be the moment where technology begins to turn the world itself into its stage?

#AI #Innovation #Technology #Drones #Automation #Creativity #China #Engineering #FutureOfWork #DigitalArt

Credits: longliveai

🚀 From Selling Books to Reaching Space 📚

Impressive video of Jeff Bezos in 1997 explaining his vision and strategy to sell books online!
AI is gaining increasing importance in our lives and work. 

At IRREPLACEABLE, our vision is to help everyone thrive in this new era. Join our community: https://zurl.co/9RwaG 

 #inspiration #AI #vision

I love this idea — turning human energy into clean power and pure fun.

You pedal. Your legs do the work.
And suddenly, you're powering a race car on the track.

It’s simple, playful, and surprisingly clever.

And to me, it’s a reminder that innovation doesn’t always have to be digital or complex. Sometimes, it just needs to make us move.

Want to try it too? I know I would. 

Source: Sami Dilek
#Tech #Innovation #CleanEnergy #HumanExperience #Entertainment #PascalBornet #IrreplaceableHuman #AIforGood

❤️ This one truly amazed me.

We often hear that CPR “saves lives,” but seeing how it works is a whole new experience.

This visualization shows what actually happens inside the body during chest compressions — how every push helps pump blood to the brain and keep oxygen flowing when the heart has stopped.

It’s a reminder that CPR isn’t just a technique — it’s a temporary heartbeat you give to someone else.
In moments when every second counts, knowledge becomes power.

Maybe it’s time we all learned how to do it right.
Because the next life it saves could be one standing right next to you.

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed in front of you?

#Science #Education #Health #LifeSaving #CPR #DataVisualization #Technology

🎓 150 years of innovation — and one system still looks exactly the same.

I find this comparison powerful.
Phones have evolved beyond recognition.
Cars have transformed completely.
But classrooms? They’ve barely moved an inch.

The world has changed, yet education still follows a model built for factory workers, not creative thinkers. Rows. Bells. Grades. Obedience over imagination.

If schools are meant to prepare students for the future, why do they still look like the past?

It’s time to rebuild education around the abilities that make us human:
💡 Critical thinking, not memorization
🎨 Creativity, not conformity
🤝 Human connection, not competition

Technology can automate almost everything — except these three.

If we want the next generation to thrive, we must modernize our schools to nurture what machines can’t: the human mind, the human heart, and the human spirit.

👉 How do you think we can start transforming education for the world ahead?

#AI #Education #Innovation #Technology #FutureOfWork #Learning #Leadership #Creativity

💡 Jack Ma built Alibaba not by knowing everything but by knowing who to trust.

When he started Alibaba, he admitted he knew nothing about technology or management.
Instead of trying to master every skill, he focused on one: bringing the right people together.

He hired people smarter than him — in computers, finance, and operations — and gave them a shared mission.

His belief was simple but powerful:

“Leaders don’t need to be the smartest in the room. They need to build the room where smart people thrive.”

That mindset turned a small startup into a $200 billion global company.

To me, this is one of the most underrated truths about leadership — it’s not about control, it’s about connection.

What do you think matters more in leadership today expertise or vision?

#AI #Innovation #Leadership #Technology #Teamwork #Entrepreneurship #Business #Inspiration #Strategy #FutureOfWork

💭 Shi Heng Yi once shared a truth that stays with me:

“Whatever you cling to will eventually drift away.
Whatever you avoid will eventually come closer.”

I find this deeply insightful. Life moves in cycles — and the more we resist change, the faster it finds us.

In work, in growth, in relationships, the lesson is the same:
Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up. It means moving with life, not against it.

What’s one thing you’ve learned to stop resisting and started embracing instead?

#Mindset #Leadership #Growth #Wisdom #Reflection #Philosophy #Balance #Resilience

A drone that flies through the sky — and swims underwater.

Yes, you read that right. One student just built it.

Andrei Copaci created this hybrid drone for his Bachelor’s project — 3D-printed, self-coded, and powered by variable-pitch propellers that adapt mid-flight to move seamlessly between air and water.

And it actually works.

To me, this isn’t just a cool gadget. It’s a wake-up call.
We’re watching the line between “student projects” and “industry breakthroughs” disappear.

One person, a laptop, and a printer can now do what once required millions in funding and government labs.

So here’s the real question:
If innovation is becoming this accessible — what happens to companies and industries that still think disruption comes only from big budgets?

#AI #Innovation #Technology #Robotics #FutureOfWork #STEM

📺 China’s Flying TV is here — and it’s mind-blowing. 🤯

I still can’t get over this. A drone-powered LED display that hovers mid-air, turning the sky into a living, moving screen.

Not a drone. Not a billboard. Something entirely new. 
This is both — fused, intelligent, and powered by AI.

🇨🇳 What makes it so impressive:
➡️ Ultra-light LED screen with HD visuals
➡️ Balanced in flight by AI-driven gyroscopes
➡️ Smooth, stable, and autonomous flight control
➡️ Operates remotely or follows programmed paths

It’s powered by lithium-polymer batteries, yet looks effortless as it floats — like it belongs there.

🎯 Possible use cases: open-air concerts, sports arenas, public messages, or next-gen sky advertising.

To me, this is where AI starts to move beyond function — into wonder.
It’s not just about smarter machines, but about reshaping how we experience technology itself.

👀 The next screen you look at might not be on a wall… it might be in the sky.

#AI #Innovation #Technology #Drones #FlyingTV #Automation #Creativity #FutureOfWork 

Credits: Olivier Gomez

Holding it all together — quietly, even when no one sees it.
That’s real strength.

This image says it all.
Staying with your family on one side.
Making money on the other.
And in the middle… you.

In the age of AI, this tension is sharper than ever.
Technology accelerates everything — except our humanity.
AI can automate work, but it cannot carry the emotional weight of being “the head of the family.”
It cannot steady your hands when life pulls you in two opposite directions.

Balancing presence and providing is not logic.
It’s not efficiency.
It’s soul-work.
Invisible. Emotional. Exhausting. Necessary.

I’ve come to understand this more deeply with time — especially as AI reshapes our days, our jobs, our pace of life.

To those living this quiet balancing act every day: deep respect.
You’re doing more than most will ever notice.

What helps you stay grounded when life stretches you in all directions?

👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Credit: Amer Kayyal
#Empathy #LifeBalance #Wellbeing #Leadership #PascalBornet

🎁 Engineering meets imagination — and the result is pure magic.

The mesmerizing Automated LEGO Gift-Wrapping Machine by The Brick Wall turns creativity into motion. 🤖🎀

Driven by 19 motors, 4 BuWizz, and an EV3, it redefines what’s possible when play meets precision.

Watching it instantly brought back memories of my childhood LEGO train set — still tucked away for the next generation. Some inventions don’t just work; they spark wonder. ✨

In a world led by AI, it’s this blend of curiosity, creativity, and craftsmanship that reminds us what makes us human and irreplaceable.

💭 What’s one creation from your childhood that still inspires how you think about innovation today?

Join the IRREPLACEABLE community and rediscover the beauty of human creativity.
📘 Read the book: https://zurl.co/sCm4n

#Innovation #Creativity #Engineering #TechnologyForGood #HumanCenteredDesign #LEGO #Automation #AI #Irreplaceable

This isn’t just tomato sorting — it’s AI farming at full speed.

Most people think machines like this just detect color. But today’s tomato sorters use advanced computer vision, powered by AI models that analyze every fruit in real time.

High-speed cameras capture thousands of frames per second.
In just milliseconds, deep learning systems like CNNs and YOLO evaluate color, shape, size, and even micro-defects invisible to the human eye.

✅ Detects ripeness and texture
✅ Identifies cracks, bruises, or mold
✅ Removes debris, dirt, and rocks automatically

The result? Cleaner produce, less waste, and more efficient food processing — all thanks to AI making split-second decisions.

To me, this shows how AI isn’t replacing human intuition — it’s scaling it, one tomato at a time.

How long before every piece of food you eat passes through an AI system like this?

#AI #Innovation #Technology #Automation #Agriculture #Engineering #ComputerVision #MachineLearning #FoodTech #FutureOfWork

Some technologies excite me. Others wake me up.
GeoSpy does both.

GeoSpy is a new AI tool that can pinpoint the exact location of any photo — even when GPS data is stripped out.
At first glance, it feels like magic: the system matches small visual clues in the background with satellite imagery and finds the location in seconds.

But here’s the part most people don’t know:
👉 Tools like this aren’t entirely new. Intelligence agencies have been using similar “geolocation algorithms” for years.
The difference now is accessibility.
What was once classified capability is inching its way into public hands.

And that changes everything.

As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about AI’s impact on society, this one hits a nerve.
GeoSpy was built for analysis — but tech doesn’t stay in its original box.
It always leaks into new domains: journalism, policing, stalking, marketing, activism… both noble and dangerous.

The age of invisible surveillance is no longer a prediction.
It’s here.
And it doesn’t ask for permission.

So here’s the real question for all of us:
How do we innovate without eroding the quiet spaces where humans still deserve privacy?

Credit: heinenbros
#ai #technology #privacy #surveillance #innovation

💸 How billionaires make billions — and pay almost nothing in taxes.

This fascinates me. It’s not magic. It’s a strategy.
While most people earn salaries and pay regular income tax, billionaires play by a different but perfectly legal set of rules.

Here’s how it works:
💼 They get paid in stock, not salary — no immediate income tax.
🏦 When they need cash, they borrow against their stock instead of selling it. Loans aren’t taxed.
📉 If they sell any stock at a loss, they use that loss to offset taxes on gains elsewhere.

It’s a system built on assets, leverage, and timing — not paychecks.

To me, this raises an important question about fairness and innovation:
These are brilliant financial mechanisms, but should only the wealthiest be able to access them?

What do you think — is this smart financial strategy, or a flaw in the system?

#AI #Innovation #Technology #Finance #Economy #Wealth #TaxStrategy #Business #Leadership #FutureOfWork

The Skill Half-Life — Every 3 Years Your Expertise Expires. How Do You Stay Ahead?

I recently came across an idea that stopped me for a moment:
the average professional skill now has a half-life of just three years.
Meaning — half of what you know today might already be fading before your next promotion.

I’ve seen this happen up close — to colleagues, to teams, even to myself.
One year you’re confident in your expertise, and the next, the world has quietly rewritten the rules.
In my opinion, what’s really expiring isn’t our skills — it’s our certainty.
We treat stability like mastery. But mastery now means movement.

The real danger isn’t falling behind in knowledge —
it’s getting stuck in identity.
We keep upgrading tools, not mindsets.
We chase certificates but avoid discomfort.
We learn more, but unlearn less.

Here’s what I’ve found helps me stay ahead — not just technically, but mentally:
✅ Detach faster. Don’t protect what used to work — question it.
✅ Learn across, not just deep. Range keeps you resilient when depth expires.
✅ Unlearn with intention. Let go before you’re forced to.

Because maybe the real skill of the future isn’t knowing more —
it’s learning to start again.

So, what do you think?
Will the next generation of leaders be defined by what they know — or by how fast they can unlearn?

#FutureOfWork #LearningMindset #Adaptability #Leadership #ContinuousGrowth #AIandWork

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