Responsive Lab Podcast
Responsive Lab Podcast
Virtuous Software
EP 86: How To Adopt AI Without Destroying Your Culture with Tim Lockie
44 minutes Posted May 28, 2026 at 11:49 pm.
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In this episode of The Responsive Lab, Carly and Scott sit down with Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack. Tim has spent his career at the intersection of data and people, helping nonprofits use information systems to increase impact and decision-making.

You'll hear about:
* Why the AI conversation happens in a vacuum separate from actual fundraising work
* How to think about tech, data, and staff as an integrated system rather than three separate silos
* The identity and belonging questions that AI raises for nonprofit staff
* How to identify if your tech is ahead of your culture or your culture is ahead of your tech
* Finding your AI "first chair" and creating psychological safety for tech adoption
* The reality of job displacement and why learning these tools matters regardless
* Practical steps for building a culture that supports technology success

Links from the episode:
* Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlockie/
* Learn more about The Human Stack: https://thehumanstack.com/
* First follower video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW8amMCVAJQ

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