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From Founder to AI Innovator – James Leavesley's Cultiv8tiv Journey | EP102
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- Nov 24, 2025
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Subscribe to AI Agents Podcast Channel: https://link.jotform.com/subscribe-to-podcast In this episode of the AI Agents Podcast, we sit down with James Leavesley, founder and CEO of Cultiv8tiv, to explore how he's innovating workplace culture assessment through AI. James shares his journey from identifying toxic company culture to launching a powerful AI-driven platform that transforms how organizations understand, measure, and improve their internal dynamics. By standardizing culture analysis and making it affordable, Cultiv8tiv helps businesses uncover what's really impacting performance, retention, and morale—beyond surface-level engagement surveys. We also dive into the development of Cultiv8tiv's anonymous Culture Pulse Score, how AI eliminates bias in organizational insights, and why trust and transparency are essential to cultural health. James explains the role of leadership in shaping strong culture, the importance of gritty, honest feedback, and how AI can accelerate positive change by turning qualitative responses into actionable data. It's a must-listen for founders, HR leaders, and anyone looking to build a better workplace in the age of AI. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:29 - Meet The AI Agents Host 1:19 - How James Entered the AI Space 3:01 - The Workplace Culture Aha Moment 7:00 - Understanding Company Culture Data 10:02 - Fast-Tracking Product Development 13:00 - Targeting Fractional HR Leaders 17:17 - AI’s Role in Measuring Culture 21:24 - Breaking Down The Culture Pulse 26:22 - Leadership Assumptions vs Reality 28:49 - What Sets Their AI Apart ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Sign up for free ➡️ https://www.jotform.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow us on: Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/aiag…