What a Waymo Ride Taught Us About Innovation.

A Waymo driverless vehicle ride sparks a discussion about AI, innovation, technology adoption, and why small business owners can’t afford to wait for perfection before embracing emerging technologies like AI.

Henry Lopez and returning guest host David Begin recently experienced something neither of them will soon forget – their first ride in a fully driverless Waymo vehicle in downtown Miami.

What starts as a fascinating technology experience quickly turns into a broader discussion about artificial intelligence, disruption, innovation, and what every small business owner should learn from emerging technologies.

They explore why driverless vehicles are advancing faster than many people realize, why new technologies are often judged against impossible standards of perfection, and why businesses that wait until technology is “perfect” risk being left behind.

From autonomous vehicles to AI tools, Henry and David discuss how business owners can develop the mindset needed to stay competitive in an era of rapid technological change.

In this episode:

• Their first experience riding in a Waymo
• Why autonomous vehicles may be safer than human drivers
• The psychology behind trusting driverless technology
• Why every disruptive technology faces resistance
• Lessons from Uber, Walmart, and other industry disruptions
• Why “waiting until AI is perfect” is a dangerous strategy
• How curiosity becomes a competitive advantage
• What small business owners should do today to prepare for tomorrow

Technology will continue moving forward, with or without us. The question is whether your business chooses to benefit from it.