The Art of Succession

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Welcome to The Art of Succession Podcast. Host Barrett Young talks with Keegan Evans, CEO, Executive Coach, & AI Consultant at Euda, & Limited Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, about his path from helicopter pilot to tech leader and executive coach. Keegan shares how his military background shaped his leadership style and prepared him to navigate complex business roles. He reflects on lessons from aviation, product management, and culture change at companies like TiVo and Intuit. Now, through Euda, he helps teams adopt AI with a human-centered approach that supports growth, clarity, and long-term success.

Keegan shares his journey from flying combat missions in the Marine Corps to leading teams in tech and starting his own company. He talks about learning leadership under pressure and how those lessons carried into product roles at TiVo and Intuit. Keegan explains why culture is key in any business and how clear decision-making builds strong teams. He discusses his work helping companies adopt AI in a way that supports people, not replaces them. His story shows the value of listening, learning fast, and leading with purpose through change.

Join Keegan Evans as he shares lessons from combat aviation, tech leadership, and executive coaching. Hear how military values shaped his thinking, why culture matters in business, and how to adopt AI without losing the human touch. Learn how Keegan now helps leaders build stronger teams and adapt to change with clarity and purpose.

Episode Highlights
[00:00] - Teaser
[02:12] - Introducing Keegan Evans
[03:40] - Veteran strengths in leadership
[06:04] - Keegan's career journey
[11:25] - Military leadership myths debunked
[14:49] - Leadership mistakes & call sign story
[19:23] - How to enter an existing culture
[24:19] - Listening vs. decisive action
[28:25] - Building a trusted leadership team
[31:10] - Mission focus in civilian work
[34:23] - Embracing small failures
[38:30] - Communicating with clarity
[42:05] - Asking questions confidently
[46:42] - AI adoption framework
[51:08] - Practical AI use cases
[54:49] - AI & human thriving
[57:12] - Lightning round begins
[01:00:55] - Where to find Keegan