In this episode of Alignment First, I sit down with Will Preble, founder of Ascendance and CEO of Covenant Labs, to explore how sovereignty, technology, and self-work intersect in the new age of AI. We dive into his personal journey from depression and self-discovery to building encrypted sovereign AI systems that put ownership back into the hands of individuals and organizations.
Key Takeaways
1) Why your data and identity must remain in your control as AI expands.
2) How personal growth and faith ground innovation in emerging tech.
3) The difference between AI as a tool for freedom versus a tool for manipulation.
4) Why “ownership” is the critical core value in both life and technology.
5) Practical ways to leverage AI as a second brain without losing sovereignty.
Quotes
• “If AI is an extension of your mind, you’d better own it.” – Will
• “Ownership isn’t optional—it’s what separates alignment from chaos.” – Mycal
• “We shape our tools, and our tools shape us.” – Will
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– Ascendance: ascendance.one
– Covenant Labs: covenantlabs.ai
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