Arnaud Lucas – Episode 3

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Part 1

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In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan-Withoeck sits down with Arnaud Lucas, a French-born tech leader who has built an inspiring life and career across continents. From growing up in the French countryside to navigating startup life in Texas and raising a bicultural family in Boston, Arnaud shares how his journey has shaped his identity as a parent, professional, and person.

Together, they explore:
🌍 How moving across countries reshapes your sense of belonging
👨‍👧‍👦 Raising kids with dual cultural roots in the U.S.
🤖 The evolution of Arnaud’s career—from startups to TripAdvisor, Wayfair, and now Cambridge Mobile Telematics
🌿 How baking and gardening became metaphors for ownership, leadership, and team-building
🧠 Why people-first leadership, diversity, and strategic adaptability matter now more than ever

Arnaud’s blend of humor, honesty, and depth makes this one of the most resonant conversations of the season.

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Part 2

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What does it take to lead in tech, raise culturally grounded children, and embrace change across continents?

In this episode, Arnaud Luc—tech leader at Cambridge Mobile Telematics—shares his journey from the French countryside to winning global recognition at Apple’s WWDC and the Webby Awards. He unpacks the realities of working with GenAI, explains the difference between AI, machine learning, and LLMs in everyday language, and highlights how curiosity and flexibility became core to his leadership style.

He also reflects on parenting in a tech-savvy generation, the need for critical thinking in the age of AI, and why being “rooted” while staying adaptable is key to navigating cultural transitions and career growth.

Key topics covered:

• AI vs. Gen AI vs. machine learning—what’s the real difference?

• Using Chat GPT for math help—and why it sometimes fails

• Why leadership is about building bridges, not just writing code

• How cultural humility shapes global leadership

• From Montreal to Texas—language, food, and identity in transition

• Why embracing your heritage matters—even while integrating abroad

• How a mobile app can help save lives by improving driving behavior

🔗 Follow Arnaud Lucas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasarn/

📌 Full episode now streaming on all podcast platforms

🔗 Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/rootedandroutedpodcast/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SIZRiApXjy4UzKVP1Yrzv
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-and-routed-podcast/id1755695962
📷 Connect with Arnaud: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasarn/
Connect with Sabiya: linkedin.com/in/sabiya-pathan-withoeck-5aa6684

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