Dig Into Curiosity: A Journey Through Tech, Tenacity, And Transformation With Chandra Brubaker

Curiosity has been the compass guiding Chandra Brubaker (  / ctbrubaker  ) through every chapter of her extraordinary life. From taking apart her first computer as a ten-year-old to leading in the world of AI and cybersecurity, Chandra shows what can happen when you dig into curiosity and never stop learning. In this conversation, she opens up about her journey from entrepreneur to tech executive to futurist, how she finds strength in reinvention, and why she believes curiosity is the antidote to fear. The discussion flows from ethics in AI to innovation in everyday life and the importance of creating technology that connects and protects. Chandra’s story reminds us that curiosity is not just a trait—it is a way of moving through life with purpose, courage, and imagination.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[0:46] The Visionary: Chandra Brubaker's Tech Journey Begins
[5:40] Fueling The Future: Curiosity, Early Engineering & Family Influence
[10:52] The Entrepreneurial Spark: From Hair To Italian Ice & Beyond
[16:55] Mastering Tech: From Unix To IBM And CNN
[24:34] Afrofuturism And AI Ethics: Redefining Technology's Future
[27:51] The Evolution Of AI: Natural Language Processing And Agentic AI
[33:14] Cybersecurity In The AI Era: Staying Safe & Future-Proofing Careers
[38:23] Future-Proofing Your Career: Skills For The Next Generation
[40:58] The DIY Bug: Housing, Redevelopment, And Hands-On Projects
[43:25] The Next Chapter: Tech-Driven Communities And Robotics
[51:06] Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and Ethical Tech

Music courtesy of Dealer’s Choice Sound Recordings, Inc.
Music artist: djezi