Ep. 65 | Taking The Leap with AI - Diego Duque

This week on Shakin' Hands, Jack sits down in Panama City with entrepreneur and problem-solver Diego Quque. From food trucks to software, Diego’s journey has always been about experimentation, learning, and building. Today, his energy is fully behind The Leap, a platform designed to transform the way entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Powered by AI, The Leap helps founders validate ideas, break limiting beliefs, and take faster, smarter action. In this episode, Diego breaks down the tools, mental models, and startup frameworks that can help anyone transition from idea to execution without getting stuck.

Diego Duque: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-duq...
Diego Instagram:   / duquediego  
The Leap Instagram:   / the.leap.xyz  

(03:46): Building a Pizza Truck from Scratch
(07:22): Jumping Industries
(10:55): Failing Fast, Learning Faster
(14:38): Not All Businesses Are Meant to Scale
(18:50): The Leap
(23:07): What AI Can Actually Do for Founders
(31:10): You Don’t Need the Perfect Plan
(34:20): Solving Real Problems
(37:45): Validation Isn’t Optional
(40:12): Panama’s Startup Culture
(43:30): Being a Generalist Is a Superpower
(46:00): Advice for Early-Stage Founders
(49:12): What Makes the Leap Worth It

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Host: Jack Moran:   / jackrileymoran  
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