Mike Adams on the One Business Skill AI Can't Replace
"In a world flooded with AI-generated outreach, the people who can genuinely connect human beings are becoming some of the most valuable people in business."
That's exactly what Mike Adams has built his career around.
In this episode of The Power of Two Podcast, I sit down with superconnector, startup founder, investor, podcast host and creator of Introstars to explore why genuine human connection is becoming one of the greatest competitive advantages in business.
After attending more than 1,000 networking events, investing in 22 startups, and building thriving communities across London, New York and San Francisco, Mike has learned that some of the biggest business opportunities don't come from advertising, cold outreach or AI-generated sales messages.
They come from trusted people making trusted introductions.
But Mike also discovered a problem.
Every day, countless business introductions lead to partnerships, clients and even million-pound deals. Yet the people who make those introductions are often forgotten. The referrals happen through handshake agreements, email chains and good intentions, with no simple way to track them or reward the people who opened the door.
That's why Mike created Introstars.
His vision is to build the world's first "intro economy"—a platform that helps people make meaningful business introductions, tracks those introductions transparently and ensures the people creating value are recognised and rewarded. In Mike's world, every successful introduction creates a win for everyone involved.
It's a bold vision built on one simple belief:
Business grows faster when people help each other succeed.
Catch these highlights from our discussion....
>> Why AI is making trusted human relationships more valuable than ever
>> The hidden problem with referrals—and why Mike created Introstars to ensure they are tracked and rewarded
>> Why warm introductions consistently outperform cold outreach and paid advertising
>> How attending more than 1,000 networking events transformed Mike into one of the world’s leading superconnectors
>> Why in-person events are making a comeback as business owners seek an antidote to Zoom fatigue
>> How Mike uses podcasting to build genuine communities—not just grow an audience
>> The mindset that has Mike asking one simple question every time he meets someone: “How can I help?”
>> Why “everything is a joint venture” when your focus is creating value for others
>> The qualities that separate an ordinary networker from a true superconnector
>> How becoming known as someone who opens doors can become your greatest business asset
And much more…
My biggest takeaway from this conversation is that, in the age of AI, people aren’t craving more automation—they’re craving more humanity.
They want authentic conversations, trusted recommendations and meaningful relationships. After years of Zoom calls, AI-generated outreach and transactional networking, people are rediscovering the value of meeting face-to-face, building genuine communities and receiving warm introductions from someone they trust. Technology may be changing the way we do business, but it can’t replace the trust, intuition and chemistry that come from real human connection.
That’s why superconnectors like Mike are becoming more valuable than ever.
If you’re looking to generate more opportunities, build stronger partnerships or create a business powered by relationships rather than algorithms, this episode will change the way you think about networking—and why, in the age of AI, your greatest competitive advantage may simply be your ability to bring the right people together.
Here are some useful resources from our interview:
➡️ Mike Adam's Introstars Network
➡️ Mike Adam's LinkedIn Profile
Connect to the host, Danny Bermant:
➡️ Connect to Danny on LinkedIn
➡️ Connect to Danny on Facebook
➡️ Danny’s Joint Venture Mastery Newsletter
➡️ Danny’s Get JV Ready in Just 5 Days Bootcamp
