FutureWork Playbook

With fearless energy, a little luck, and great connections, Matias Muchnick was able to pitch to top-tier investors and take his business to new heights. However, Matias says that there’s more to building a sustainable business than your investors and revenue. Getting in front of high-level investors and achieving unicorn status are great accomplishments, but they shouldn’t be your end goal. Your...

Inspired and supported by various people throughout his life, Eduardo della Maggiora made it his mission to help people do better, live better, and be better. Now, his company, Betterfly, has taken off to massive heights, becoming Latin America’s first billion-dollar social impact unicorn.  Eduardo was just 15 when his father suffered a heart attack that left him nearly immobile and in very p...

Today on the show we talk with CEO of Lyndra Therapeutics, Dr. Patricia Hurter, and President and COO Jessica Ballinger. Lyndra Therapeutics is reinventing the way we take medicine with game-changing technology that helps patients take oral medications less frequently, using a long-acting delivery system. In this episode, they discuss how Lyndra Therapeutics has created a diverse and mission-focus...

Today on the show we feature Scott Chetham, Ph. D. and CEO of Faro Health, a company that is leading the charge when it comes to integrated clinical development that simplifies the design and authoring of complex clinical studies.   In this episode, Natalie and Scott discuss the importance of collecting data with a patient-centric approach and how Faro Health strives to simplify the process for pr...

Replicate Bioscience are designing and delivering RNA-based treatments that revolutionize the practice of medicine In this episode, Natalie talks with immunologist Nathaniel Wang, CEO of Replicate Biosciences.   You may have heard a lot about RNA vaccines over the past year so Natalie take this opportunity to ask Nathaniel to explain the science behind the technology and how it has become a breakt...

Biomilq is empowering parents with a new option for supplemental feeding—one that’s as close to breastmilk as possible and cultivated under safe conditions using their first-of-its-kind technology. Frame Fertility is a digital fertility advisor that enables the early detection of underlying fertility conditions.    In this episode, Natalie talks with the two founders of these companies, Michelle E...

Verily Life Sciences is at the convergence of healthcare, tech, and science, combining disciplines to modernize healthcare for patients, providers, and payers. They use leading technology, including AI and data science, to personalize care and improve chronic condition management.   In this episode Natalie talks with the President and head of health platforms for Verily Life Sciences, Dr. Vivian L...

The pain of repetitive operational tasks can be optional! As robotic technology continues to evolve from industrial factory arms to robots with human-like capabilities, more and more companies are embracing this technology in the workplace to streamline logistics, increase automation, and ease the strain of repetition. On this episode, we’re taking a closer look at how robots can be used to suppor...

According to a recent study, Hour by Hour: Attracting and Retaining Hourly Employees and Their Managers , 59% of employees cited scheduling issues as reasons they would quit a job, while 39% would leave their current jobs for poor communication with their employers. On this episode, we’re talking about how to use AI and machine learning to be more efficient in scheduling employees, control costs,...

Companies are becoming increasingly aware of the need to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces. Research shows that companies who prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion have better retention, more satisfied employees, more innovation, and better financial returns. This episode is an excellent opportunity for company leaders to learn how organizations can optimize their DE&I efforts upo...

Is there a better way to create and execute contracts? Would answering one simple question – “Can I sign this?” - help businesses run faster and more efficiently, especially as many remain remote and distributed? In this episode, we’re exploring one company’s mission to revolutionize the legal world through innovative contract technology. Joining the podcast is the CEO and Co-Founder of LawGeex, N...

While working from home and distance learning taught us that working and learning from our homes is possible, for 80% of the global workforce that are considered “deskless,” sitting behind a computer all day to perform their duties is not necessary. This presents a great challenge and opportunity for employers looking to provide critical skills and education to these “deskless workers.” In order t...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the FutureWork Playbook podcast! Thank you for listening. In this first season, we will be exploring how Americans are “Returning to the Workplace,” as the global economy comes out of an unparalleled time in history. In our first episode, host Natalie Pierce is joined by Dan Robinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Red6, a revolutionary air combat training system that em...