Andrew Chrostowski: Shaping Innovation & Impact from the Boardroom to the Podcast Mic

In this powerful episode of Driven: Unscripted Success, hosts Mike Mannino Sr. and Nareman Hamdan sit down with technologist, boardroom strategist, and podcast host Andrew Chrostowski. From his early days as a research physicist in the U.S. Air Force to leading innovation at global companies like Schick Wilkinson Sword and Tyco, Andrew shares stories of transformation, leadership, and adapting to disruption.

We explore how culture trumps strategy, how failure tolerance drives innovation, and why the systems you build ultimately determine your organization’s performance. Andrew also unpacks his thoughts on the AI revolution, what it means for the frontline workforce, and how he’s using podcasting to highlight voices shaping the future of work.

Whether you're in leadership, tech, or just navigating your own success story—this episode is a blueprint for growth, resilience, and forward thinking.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why people—not tech—are often the real challenge in innovation

• The power of failure tolerance in organizational risk-taking

• What AI means for the future of frontline workers

• Andrew’s unique take on passive income and lifelong learning

• How he balances board service, blacksmithing, and building the future

 

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