//podcastplus.net/feed/futurework-playbook~568f5173 The FutureWork Playbook podcast explores the intersection between the workplace, technology and law. Hosted by Natalie Pierce, a partner in the San Francisco office and chair of employment and labor at Gunderson Dettmer, this podcast delivers a front-row seat to the latest trends and innovations that are transforming the future of work. The FutureWork Playbook podcast is your go-to resource for understanding how these technologies are changing the business landscape and how you can stay ahead of the curve. Each episode features an interview with a visionary leader, offering insights and strategies for navigating the evolving world of work. Whether you're a founder, investor, or legal professional, the FutureWork Playbook podcast will inspire you to develop new playbooks for success in the years ahead. Tune in and join the conversation today! Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:06:48 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/024e5a69-7b9d-4c6b-8e7a-7bc7f2dc750d.mp3 Being an independent college admissions advisor opened Julia Dixon ’s eyes to the industry’s unequal playing field, where those who can afford elite support get into elite universities. But she also saw how individual support can be a powerful tool to guide students in the admissions process. Her solution? ESAI (pronounced es-aye-eye ), an ethical AI platform that has helped over 550,000 students craft authentic college applications without outsourcing their writing or fabricating experiences. Julia joins host Natalie Pierce in this inaugural episode of Gunderson Dettmer ’s “FutureWork Playbook” series that spotlights innovators featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 lists.Tune in to learn about ESAI’s meteoric journey – from an idea to a pitch on “Shark Tank” to Mark Cuban’s investment – and for insights about democratizing education through technology and personalizing student experiences. Episode Highlights ESAI emerged from Julia's recognition that college admissions consu... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/024e5a69-7b9d-4c6b-8e7a-7bc7f2dc750d.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c9077162-8de3-4008-8aae-4b458194ca1c/6-5-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 Daniel Landesberg had a passion for clean energy but little background in the industry when he applied to Amogy . Hired as the head of legal, he feels the excitement among engineers and, indeed, the whole company. It’s contagious. With host Natalie Pierce , Daniel describes the startup’s revolutionary work to unlock the potential of ammonia as a source of clean energy. He also discusses the role his team plays in navigating a new frontier of regulations and tax credits and educating the market about Amogy’s novel technology. “When it comes to regulations and whether those regulations might restrict or impose certain requirements on our technology or things like tax credits, a lot of it's about education,” Daniel says. “And it's not just with regulators. It’s with customers. It’s with investors.” Episode Highlights Amogy’s primary product is an engine that runs on ammonia fuel by converting it into hydrogen at the point of use; that hydrogen is then fed into a hydrogen fuel cel... Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c9077162-8de3-4008-8aae-4b458194ca1c/6-5-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/920e2370-e57d-4f56-9591-c7f400416e42/6-4-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 When a Jüsto shopper fills their digital basket via the platform’s app, the teams behind the scene are getting to know the customer. Using AI, they create a personalized experience to meet the customer’s evolving needs.  Paulo Neto, Jüsto’s Chief People and Performance Officer, visits host Natalie Pierce for a conversation about the teams and technology that are driving Latin America's fastest-growing online grocery platform. Tune in as Paulo pulls back the curtain on Jüsto’s strategies for building high-performance teams and processes that ensure its fulfillment centers deliver results 24/7. Every person, regardless of position or level, must be committed to Jüsto’s culture: “Always thinking about the customer,” Paulo explains. Episode Highlights Jüsto is a 100% digital platform that leverages AI to map the customer’s shopping journey for a unique experience.  By cutting out supply chains, buying from local farmers and products, and saving customers’ ti... Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/920e2370-e57d-4f56-9591-c7f400416e42/6-4-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/23f689e8-d1ce-4edf-b4ad-db70d57b56bd/6-3-FWP-V6-converted.mp3 Gabe Duncan combined his unique experience – including stints as a musician, data engineer, and data science manager – with his entrepreneurial spirit to co-found Slang.ai five years ago. In Slang.ai, he envisions a “utopian vision.”  If you dine at restaurants, you’ve probably called to book a reservation, only to be put on hold by a harried host. If you’re a host, you’ve probably had to navigate buzzing phone calls when other duties called. Slang.ai leverages voice AI to power its digital phone concierge platform. “In the utopian vision, we are helping restaurants level-up their hospitality by removing, one, the need to do these tasks. And two, the frustration that can not only affect the caller but also the person standing in front of the host at that time, too,” Gabe explains to host Natalie Pierce ,   Gabe discusses his non-traditional past and his innovative future – and how AI fits into it. That future includes Slang.ai’s exciting partnership w... Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/23f689e8-d1ce-4edf-b4ad-db70d57b56bd/6-3-FWP-V6-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ce430bba-446e-491e-ac4e-f1eed03ef434/6-2-was-6-3-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ce430bba-446e-491e-ac4e-f1eed03ef434/6-2-was-6-3-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b20d353d-2d84-4bae-9491-4cc00db5084a/6-1-FWP-V4-converted.mp3 Vanta , a company that helps customers get compliant and build security programs, uses an AI tool to answer security questionnaires. Where humans had once spent hours on the task, the tool completes it quickly and accurately. Vanta’s customers love it. That’s not to raise the specter of automation stealing human jobs, explains Vanta’s chief legal officer and chief people officer, Ari Shahdadi. “We certainly don’t see this as a thing that’s threatening to anybody or going to replace anybody so much as drive future efficiency and accuracy and how people do their jobs,” he says. Ari joins host Natalie Pierce and Steve Baglio , both former colleagues from Ari’s earlier role at Gunderson Dettmer , to discuss how technology intersects with people, particularly in the legal HR context. Their conversation covers how small, focused teams can prioritize business outcomes; how in-house professionals must become flexible in today’s fast-paced environment; and how the lawyer is moving away ... Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b20d353d-2d84-4bae-9491-4cc00db5084a/6-1-FWP-V4-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ad31d322-2deb-4276-8859-c4c6c6c97ca1/5-6-FWP-V4.mp3 “Those that are equipped with and know how to ably use AI are going to be outdoing those lawyers and law firms that do not.” The FutureWork podcast episode 6 features Dr. Lance Eliot, a regular Forbes contributor and AI Fellow at Stanford University and Dazza Greenwood, a renowned Fortune 100 legal tech advisor and the Executive Director of Law.MIT.edu. Both guests have industry-leading research and publications, and they routinely counsel attorneys, CEOs, educators, and business leaders. Lance and Dazza are also on the cutting edge of GenAI trends–developing roadmaps for legal teams, engineers and executives to transform the future. Viewing generative AI as an effective tool for lawyers and not something to fear, Lance and Dazza provide listeners with suggestions for the most effective uses of legal prompt engineering and generative AI as a whole. From summarizing discovery material to identifying ambiguities in a legal document, generative AI can be a huge asset to the legal field. However, they... Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ad31d322-2deb-4276-8859-c4c6c6c97ca1/5-6-FWP-V4.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ad31d322-2deb-4276-8859-c4c6c6c97ca1/5-6-FWP-V4.mp3 “Those that are equipped with and know how to ably use AI are going to be outdoing those lawyers and law firms that do not.” The FutureWork podcast episode 6 features Dr. Lance Eliot, a regular Forbes contributor and AI Fellow at Stanford University and Dazza Greenwood, a renowned Fortune 100 legal tech advisor and the Executive Director of Law.MIT.edu. Both guests have industry-leading research and publications, and they routinely counsel attorneys, CEOs, educators, and business leaders. Lance and Dazza are also on the cutting edge of GenAI trends–developing roadmaps for legal teams, engineers and executives to transform the future. Viewing generative AI as an effective tool for lawyers and not something to fear, Lance and Dazza provide listeners with suggestions for the most effective uses of legal prompt engineering and generative AI as a whole. From summarizing discovery material to identifying ambiguities in a legal document, generative AI can be a huge asset to the legal field. However, they... Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ad31d322-2deb-4276-8859-c4c6c6c97ca1/5-6-FWP-V4.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/082ee9fa-bf75-4411-80ff-f034213e1393/5-5-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 The FutureWork podcast episode 5 features Charlene Li, an expert in transformative technologies that disrupt the business landscape. Charlene is a keynote speaker, Fortune 100 advisor and author. Her upcoming book "Mega Transformations" is set to release in early 2024.  Charlene Li's expertise in generative AI provides valuable insights into the future of work and the potential of AI to drive innovation and transform industries. Companies can benefit from embracing generative AI and leveraging its power to analyze data, enhance collaboration, and create new customer experiences. Natalie Pierce and Charlene discuss what companies can do to start their generative AI journey and how to develop a strategy in the first 90 days.  Key Highlights Companies should take action and not be afraid to be early adopters of generative AI. Establishing policies, guidelines, and codes of conduct for the use of generative AI is important for responsible and ethical use. Data governance and permiss... Thu, 28 Sep 2023 17:55:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/082ee9fa-bf75-4411-80ff-f034213e1393/5-5-FWP-V2-converted.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/687a05ee-9f07-49d7-a7fb-7ab7b924daee/5-4-FWP-V7-converted.mp3 Who said the legal industry is slow to adopt novel technology? Generative AI has made it possible to shift even the most reluctant of industries to create a new paradigm for reading, writing and reasoning. And beyond that, the era of generative AI is helping develop a new mindset about how these tools can augment human intelligence and strategic planning. In this episode, Natalie dives into the world of AI-powered business contracts and how the legal industry may be leading the way, with special guest, Cai GoGwilt. Cai, the co-founder and chief architect of Ironclad, discusses the transformative impact of generative AI tools and Ironclad’s commitment to responsible AI deployment.  Tune in to learn how Ironclad has revolutionized the way contracts are created, reviewed, and managed, and discover the incredible potential of AI technology in the legal industry. From securing a monumental funding round to sharing their generative AI policy, Ironclad is at the forefront of AI adoption and responsi... Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/687a05ee-9f07-49d7-a7fb-7ab7b924daee/5-4-FWP-V7-converted.mp3