A Career Without Borders: David Stewart on global mobility, new possibilities and shaping work around the life you want

In this episode of the Future Proof podcast, we are joined by David Stewart, an entrepreneur, data scientist, and lifelong learner who shares his dynamic career journey. David discusses founding and selling Tembo, a major US school accountability reporting platform, navigating an executive MBA at INSEAD during the pandemic, and ultimately finding a permanent home in San Sebastian, Spain, after traveling the world.

He details his practical approach to future-proofing by leaning into the AI revolution. David shares how he uses tools like Claude to dramatically accelerate development, even building a personal fitness web app from scratch in just an hour and a half.

The conversation also explores the immense value of lifelong learning, from mastering new languages to playing the piano, and why stepping away from a traditional 9-to-5 mindset to build a diverse "portfolio life" is essential for long-term growth.

Finally, we dive into the power of global networking and utilizing strategies like the "100 coffees" technique to build meaningful professional communities.