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CIOs & Tech Leaders - How to manage job stress, burnout and leadership in the AI Tech Era
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- Tech Legacies
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- Mar 9, 2026
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- 5052
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Summary
AI has transformed the world in just a few short years, but behind every innovation, every system, and every breakthrough is a human being trying to keep up. In this episode of Tech Legacies Podcast, host Fanny Dunagan sits down with Saurajit Kanungo, CEO of CG Infinity, for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about what it really means to lead in today’s fast-moving tech landscape. From the nonstop waves of disruption such as the internet, mobile, cloud, cybersecurity, and now AI, to the exhaustion many CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs quietly carry, Saurajit shares why tech leaders have spent decades on the front lines of transformation and why this AI moment feels bigger than anything before it. But this conversation goes far beyond technology. Saurajit opens up about burnout, redefining success in the second half of a career, and the danger of letting job titles become identity. He explains the mindset shift that helped him separate who he is from what he does and how slowing down, developing hobbies, and reconnecting with life outside of work made him a better leader. You’ll also hear powerful insights on: Why AI is an evolution, not a revolution The pressure tech leaders face being both innovators and defenders How instinct and humanity still matter in an increasingly automated world The hidden “striver’s curse” that keeps leaders chasing constant success Why community is not a nice-to-have, but a necessity for growth and resilience The importance of authentic visibility and sharing stories, especially for introverted leaders. Along the way, Saurajit reflects on building a thriving tech community in Dallas-Fort Worth, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and using platforms like LinkedIn to spark meaningful conversations instead of self-promotion. This episode…