What if the biggest risk in your business wasn’t the idea—but the people you partner with?In this raw and practical episode of Ambition Aligned, Nickolaus Violin, founder & CEO of Konnekted, shares the behind-the-scenes journey of launching a flexible workspace business—and what nearly destroyed it. From real estate deals gone wrong to navigating ruthless landlords and delayed permits, Nick opens up about trust, betrayal, startup resilience, and the lessons he wishes he learned sooner.We also unpack:Why you should never trust a handshake (and what to do instead)How to protect yourself in business partnerships—even with friendsWhat makes or breaks a co-working startupWhy lawyers are non-negotiable (and no, ChatGPT can’t replace them)How to recognize the line between optimism and delusion as a founderThis is a masterclass in calculated risk, humility, and building something that actually serves the modern professional.🔗 Learn more about Nickolaus and Konnekted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickolausviolin/📣 Want more founder stories & practical leadership insights? Like, comment, and subscribe.Website: https://devoncoombs.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs/#StartupLessons #RealEstateDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPartnerships #AmbitionAligned

AI writing tools are flooding professional workflows—but what if they’re silently making your legal and financial docs worse?In this episode of Ambition Aligned, I sit down with Ray Sang, CPA, CISA, CITP—founder of Inkwise.ai and Chipmunk Robotics, former Revenue Director at Elastic and Deal Controller at Google, and current law student at Fordham.Ray is building the most human-centered AI writing platform for professionals in law, accounting, and finance—and he’s here to explain why most AI-generated memos, contracts, and reports are deeply flawed.We cover:Why AI can't yet replace expert writers (and how it can assist)How Inkwise gives you precision, sourcing, and human-first controlThe biggest red flags in AI-generated writingWhat professional-grade drafting with AI should actually look likeLIVE demo: Watch Ray draft a real ASC 606 memo using AIThis is the episode for you if you work in legal, accounting, finance, or compliance and want to use AI without sacrificing quality or ethics.🔗 Try Inkwise: https://inkwise.ai🔗 Connect with Ray: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raysang🔗 Learn more from Devon: https://www.devoncoombs.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs/Subscribe for more deep-dive convos at the intersection of purpose, leadership, and innovation.#LegalTech #FinTech #AItools #Accounting #AmbitionAligned

She was denied stress leave. Her workplace gaslit her. Now she's a bestseller and a top coach.In this powerful episode of Ambition Aligned, nurse leader-turned-entrepreneur Sara Fung shares how she walked away from a toxic healthcare system, built a thriving business from scratch, became a top podcast host (The Gritty Nurse), and hit #1 on Canada’s bestseller lists—all while raising kids and recovering from burnout.We unpack:Why leaving for less money can give you more lifeThe dark reality of healthcare work culture (pump rooms on toilets, toxic “leadership”)How Sara used podcasting and community to rebuild her careerTurning burnout into a platform for change—and profitPractical mindset shifts for stuck professionals (in any industry)If you're a high performer trapped in a job that’s breaking you—this conversation will shift something in you.🔗 Connect with Sara:Website: www.sarafung.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramfung/Career coaching: https://www.thernresume.com/Podcast: www.grittynurse.comBook: http://harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/🔗 Connect with Devon:devoncoombs.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/devoncoombs/👇 Like, comment, and subscribe if this resonated with you.#Leadership #BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #Nursing #AmbitionAligned