Discover what makes Proactive Worldwide more than just a workplace. Our team shares how passion, collaboration, and deep expertise drive smarter decisions and lasting client impact. From learning across industries to building long-term partnerships, these are the voices behind our success. Watch and get inspired by the people who make intelligence actionable and transformative.
The Human Factor in the Age of AI: Nando’s Take on Modern Intelligence
Nando reflects on his journey at Proactive, the challenge of selling trust in a data-driven world, and why AI—despite its power—can’t replace the human intuition, consistency, and connection at the heart of true competitive intelligence.
AI’s Achilles Heel
If AI can’t deliver the same answer twice, it’s not ready to guide billion-dollar business calls.
The Power of Listening
With a self-described superpower of connecting deeply with people, Nando shares how understanding a person’s needs has been key to growth and success.
Selling The Promise
Nando shares the challenge of selling intangible value—offering clients the assurance that Proactive’s insights will drive impactful business decisions.
Ali
Step into the world of Ali Lipson, Engagement Manager at Proactive Worldwide, as she shares what makes her work not only dynamic but deeply rewarding. Ali reflects on how attention to detail and continuous learning across diverse industries — from hospital hygiene to retail pricing — shape her approach. With a clear passion for people and purpose, Ali exemplifies the power of collaboration, adaptability, and client-focused insight in the world of competitive intelligence. Discover why her work matters and why it might just inspire your own.
Culture
Ali highlights the deeply collaborative and supportive culture at Proactive Worldwide, where team members step up for one another, leadership fosters a healthy work-life balance, and company-wide volunteer initiatives strengthen both community impact and personal connections.
What’s Price Got To Do With It?
Ali explains how Proactive’s team tracks pricing trends across industries and geographies, highlighting the value of experience and adaptability in understanding diverse regulatory and manufacturing impacts on pricing.
The Coolest Part of My Job
Ali highlights the power of a collaborative, supportive team environment that makes her job both enjoyable and meaningful.
From the Oldest Employee: How Proactive Stays Sharp in a Changing World
Hear it straight from Proactive’s longest-standing team member. These four short videos pull back the curtain on what makes Proactive different—real conversations, real insights, and the human edge that AI can’t replace.
AI Will Not Interview People
AI Super Suit
What Proactive Can Say That Others Cannot
What’s Changed in CI in 25 Years?
Human-Driven Strategy in an AI World
Proactive’s David Kalinowski underscores the irreplaceable value of human creativity and insight in a technology-dominated age. He shares how real strategic breakthroughs—especially in war gaming—come from fearless facilitation, provocative questioning, and decades of lived experience, not from algorithms.
Facilitating Shock & Awe
Dave highlights how his energetic and provocative facilitation style draws out unspoken ideas, encouraging open dialogue and deeper strategic thinking during war games and training workshops.
How We Unlock Strategic Insights Differently
Dave highlights how his energetic and provocative facilitation style draws out unspoken ideas, encouraging open dialogue and deeper strategic thinking during war games and training workshops.
My Own Mind Created That
Dave expresses frustration over the growing skepticism toward human creativity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing original, human-generated ideas amid rising AI influence.
Excellence Felt, Not Just Promised
Nando Scola, Director of Business Development and Client Success, reveals the true power of building trust and delivering insights that matter. With 13 years at Proactive Worldwide, Nando shares how his role bridges client needs with actionable intelligence — often validating critical decisions through deep research and lasting relationships. Discover why clients stay for decades, and how Nando’s genuine connection and strategic expertise turn complex challenges into confident action. It’s more than sales — it’s about earning trust, delivering excellence, and making an impact.
Teamwork is The Secret Sauce
Hear Hyon Kim share his fresh perspective on what sets Proactive Worldwide apart. Coming from years on the client side, Hyon recognized immediately what “good” looks like — and found it in the culture of teamwork and shared purpose at Proactive. Hyon highlights how true collaboration, across roles and responsibilities, is the engine behind delivering outstanding client outcomes. If you value integrity, synergy, and the magic that happens when people genuinely support one another, Hyon’s story will resonate deeply.
Second Family, First Class
What does it take to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment for over two decades? Vik Sobusiak reflects on his 25-year journey at Proactive Worldwide. From day one, he knew it would be challenging — but also deeply rewarding. Vik shares how a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and genuine care transforms colleagues into a second family. With a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and world-class standards, Vik embodies what it means to grow with purpose. His story is a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of staying curious.
Changing the World, One Insight at a Time
Meagan D’Astice shares why her work at Proactive Worldwide goes beyond the ordinary. “Some jobs are nice — but some change the world,” she says, and she means it. Meagan reveals how being a connector — translating knowledge into meaningful, tailored action — helps clients accelerate their progress and transform their strategies. With passion, precision, and purpose, Meagan shows how feedback, when embraced and applied, becomes a catalyst for true growth. Watch and discover what it means to elevate entire teams, one insight at a time.
