Leadership Insights with Lucy Rayden
Leadership Insights with Lucy Rayden is the podcast for people building and leading in niche technology markets.
Hosted by Lucy Rayden, co-founder of Insight Technology Search, each episode features candid conversations with leaders across deep tech and specialist technology domains. We explore what great leadership really looks like behind the scenes—how leaders make decisions, build high-performing teams, hire and retain exceptional talent, shape culture, and navigate growth and complexity in fast-evolving sectors.
Expect practical insights, real stories, and lessons you can apply—whether you’re scaling a business, stepping into a bigger role, or sharpening how you lead.
🔗 Learn more about Insight Technology Search: intechsearch.com
🤝 Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrayden/
Leadership Insights with Lucy Rayden
Episode 2: Tony Wood on the Future of Boards and AI
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In this episode, Tony Wood joins Lucy to unpack what boards are really for — and how AI is about to change them forever.
From his journey as a founder, CEO, and board advisor, Tony shares hard-earned insights on governance, leadership pressure, and the real relationship between CEOs and their boards. He challenges common misconceptions, explores the tension between short-term execution and long-term strategy, and explains why strong boards are more than compliance—they’re structured moments for reflection, accountability, and better decisions.
The conversation takes a compelling turn as Tony outlines a future where every board is supported by AI. Not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a powerful strategic partner — analyzing data, spotting risks, and enhancing decision-making in ways that were never before possible.
If you’re curious about the future of leadership, governance, and the growing role of AI in the boardroom, this episode offers fresh perspective and bold ideas that will make you rethink how organizations are guided at the highest level.
Learn more about our work:
Visit our website: https://intechsearch.com
🤝Connect with Tony:
https://tonywood.co/blog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonywood/
🤝 Connect with us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrayden/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thiel-insight/