DI 171 Navigating the Constant Flux of Technology and Mindset

DI 171 Navigating the Constant Flux of Technology and Mindset

From Disrupt & Innovate by Lisa Levy

March 31, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

Lisa L. Levy and Michael Toguchi discuss the necessary mindset shifts to thrive in a rapidly changing technology landscape.

In this episode of Disrupt & Innovate, Lisa L. Levy welcomes Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at eResources, to explore the mindset shifts required to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape. With over 25 years in nonprofit and education technology, Michael has built smarter systems that have supported more than 5.6 million applications and awarded over $100 million in scholarships, grants, and accommodations—empowering mission-driven organizations like Stanford and Google to scale their impact without overwhelming their teams. In this conversation, Michael gets real about the pace of change, why "good enough" is a dangerous place to settle, and how AI, innovation, and proactive adaptation are reshaping the way we think, work, and lead. If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading through change, this episode is your wake-up call. ✨ Keywords: -change -technology -AI -proactive mindset -adaptation -innovation -technological change -good enough -evolution #change #technology #ai #mindset #adaptation #innovation #eResources #MichaelToguchi #DisruptAndInnovate #futureofwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Lisa L. Levy

Guest: Michael Toguchi

Topics covered

  • technology
  • mindset shifts
  • AI
  • innovation
  • proactive adaptation
  • change management

Keywords

  • change
  • technology
  • AI
  • proactive mindset
  • adaptation
  • innovation
  • technological change
  • good enough
  • evolution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: eResources, Stanford, Google

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