Chris Carolan

Chris Carolan is the Founding Pro at Profoundly, where he focuses on bridging critical knowledge gaps in the HubSpot ecosystem through strategic education and community building. With over 15 years of experience leading digital transformations across industrial and manufacturing sectors, Chris brings a unique perspective on how organizations can successfully evolve into customer-centric platforms. As the creator of Let's Build and host of multiple daily educational shows, Chris is dedicated to making complex HubSpot concepts accessible and actionable. His frameworks for transformation, developed through hands-on experience implementing HubSpot across multiple organizations, help teams navigate the intersection of technical capability and human understanding. Chris writes about digital transformation, customer platform strategy, and the future of business growth in the age of AI. His articles combine strategic insight with practical guidance, helping organizations move beyond point solutions to create sustainable paths for growth. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn for daily insights into HubSpot's evolution as a customer platform.

25 min read

Why AI Fails Without Data Readiness -- and How to Fix It

Chris and Trisha dive deep into what “AI data readiness” actually means, why most teams aren’t ready, and how to fix the human and technical gaps that are holding organizations back. Read More

5 min read

You’re Not Using AI — You’re Leading It

Why communication, curiosity, and creativity matter more than prompts — and how to work with AI like a true collaborator. Read More

7 min read

Google, DeepMind, and the Race for AI Supremacy

Chris and Nico unpack Amazon’s new OpenAI deal, Google’s quiet strength, and how AI is already reshaping medicine, infrastructure, and software creation. Read More

10 min read

Great Leaders Lead with Questions, Not Just Answers

In this episode of Value-First Leadership, Chris and Tony break down why curiosity -- not control -- is the true measure of leadership. Read More

3 min read

Avoiding A Lead Magnet Trap with Value-First Content

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