#45 Marcelo Lopez on critical thinking in business

November 17, 2025
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74min
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This episode features a conversation between Marcelo Lopez and Benjamin, exploring themes of professional growth, the impact of AI, and the importance of critical thinking.

This episode features a conversation between Marcelo Lopez and Benjamin, exploring themes of professional growth, the impact of AI, and the importance of critical thinking. Marcelo shares his journey as a Certified Scrum Trainer and his experiences in the tech industry, emphasizing the value of giving back and helping others. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining critical thinking in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, and the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on AI without human oversight. The episode concludes with a light-hearted exchange about personal hobbies and the importance of taking breaks to refresh one's mind.

Marcelo Lopez is an accomplished IT and Product Management leader with over 30 years of experience across technology, operations, and organizational transformation. His background includes extensive work in help desk, incident management, and enterprise-level IT support within both distributed and centralized settings. With more than 15 years in senior IT leadership, he has successfully driven change management, process improvement, and business continuity initiatives.

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