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Why do talented new hires often destroy value instead of creating it? Matt Putra, founder of EightX and a fractional CFO for 8-figure brands, argues that "profitability is a human problem," not a math problem. In this interview, he explains how misaligned teams create operational drag and how he helps companies save millions (like a recent $1.5M inventory win) by fixing communication rather than just tweaking spreadsheets. Matt and Sean also dive deep into the future of AI in business, debating whether we are heading toward a "Utopia" with Universal Basic Income or a total economic collapse. They discuss Sean's experience "Vibe Coding" a SaaS product using AI, the risks of buying a business versus starting one, and why an "irrational belief in oneself" is the most important trait for success. Check out the company: https://eightx.coš CONNECT WITH SEANSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@seanweisbrotLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrotInquiries: [email protected]š CHAPTERS00:00 - What is EightX? (CFOs for E-commerce & CPG) 01:50 - Using AI to Predict Sales & Analyze Sentiment 03:50 - Why Profitability is a Human Problem (Not Math) 10:20 - How "Well-Meaning" Experts Create Operational Drag 12:15 - Saving $1.5M by Optimizing Supply Chain 13:40 - Sean's "Vibe Coding" Story: Building SaaS with AI 17:20 - AI Utopia vs. Dystopia: Will the Economy Collapse? 21:50 - Buying a Business vs. Starting from Scratch 24:00 - The Risks of Acquisitions & Operations 27:00 - The #1 Lesson: Irrational Belief in Yourselfš WORK WITH MEā¶ Startup Fundraising: https://welivetobuild.com/ai-startup-fundraisingā¶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/collaborateā¶ My AI/Automation Agency: https://optimai.aiLeave a Review (it truly helps us grow): https://welivetobuild.com/review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.