What the futr

Sandesh & Chris | futr connect
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What the futr is a biweekly podcast that explores the intersection of AI, sales, and humanity. Hosted by Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt, each episode features AI startup founders and tech leaders sharing real stories, their value proposition, and visions for the future—structured like a smart first-call sales meeting. It’s all about making AI make sense for businesses—and helping people stay informed, not left behind.

Episodes

  1. JAN 6

    Unlocking AI Success Without a Tech Background: Rob Cressy, AI Enablement Coach – Ep 07

    Welcome to Episode-7 of What the futr. In this episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt  sit down with AI Enablement Coach Rob Cressy to explore AI adoption challenges, the power of intentionality, and why a growth mindset can turn overwhelm into action. Join the conversation to explore why mindset, curiosity, consistency, and system design are key to succeeding with AI. Learn how to turn ChatGPT into a creative partner, build repeatable systems, uncover the “hidden and non-obvious,” and create real impact. This episode is an insight into how anyone, regardless of technical background, can harness the power of AI and ChatGPT.  Stay tuned if you are ready to stop dabbling and start creating with AI. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    59 min

  2. 12/09/2025

    Inside the GPU Arms Race: Suresh Vasudevan, CEO Clockwork Systems – Ep 06

    Welcome to Episode-6 of What the futr. In this episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down for a one-on-one conversation with Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of Clockwork Systems and one of the most respected leaders in enterprise infrastructure. Join the conversation as they discuss topics ranging from the hidden bottlenecks of AI infrastructure, the ongoing shift from speed to resilience, security, observability and automation, to Suresh’s journey from India to CEO of Clockwork Systems and insightful advice on building leadership that actually works. This episode is a rare insider breakdown of the biggest shift happening in computing today, delivered by someone who has built and led billion-dollar infrastructure companies. If you think GPUs are the end, stay tuned  to learn what’s actually coming. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    1h 19m

  3. 11/18/2025

    Real Talk on AI from the Field- Part II | Brian O'Shea | EP: 05

    Welcome to What the futr Podcast - where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all. In Part 2 of this What the futr Podcast episode, Sandesh continues his conversation with GTM leader Brian O’Shea, this time focusing on “execution”. They unpack where AI is really landing first (agents), why safety and guardrails are non-negotiable, and how high-performing teams align messaging, product, and sales to pivot together. Brian shares a candid view on quota reality (healthy teams hitting 65–85%), the adoption gap that keeps buyers clinging to familiar SaaS, and why conviction, “can we sell the hell out of this?”, still separates winners from the crowd. If you care about building trust, shipping value, and leading teams through change, this episode turns big AI talk into practical moves you can make now. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    52 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    Real Talk on AI from the Field | Brian O'Shea | EP: 05

    Welcome to What the futr Podcast - where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all. This episode features Sandesh Patel in conversation with Brian O'Shea, a GTM Leader, who’s been at the crossroads of sales, strategy, and AI innovation. In this episode of What the futr, Brian and Sandesh explore the human side of artificial intelligence - how trust, empathy, and storytelling are becoming the real differentiators in the age of automation. From the shifting culture of Silicon Valley to leading teams through massive change, Brian shares practical lessons from the trenches - what works, what doesn’t, and why staying human might just be your best edge in tech. The conversation dives deep into building trust in AI, redefining leadership in high-growth environments, and why technology should serve people - not the other way around. It’s a candid, no-fluff exchange for founders, sales pros, and innovators who believe that the future of tech is still deeply human. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    46 min

  5. 07/29/2025

    Redefining Cyber Risk Management with AI: Saket Modi, Co-Founder & CEO Safe Security – Ep 4

    Welcome to Episode-4 of What the futr. Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt host Saket Modi, Co-Founder & CEO of Safe Security, in the latest episode of What the futr.In this episode Saket delves into the world of cyber-security and its growing importance in an age of third-party data sharing.Join Saket as he takes you on his journey from hacker to pioneering the use of Agentic AI to proactively manage digital risk. Whether you're building on the cloud, working with third-party platforms, or simply handling sensitive data (so, basically all of us), this episode is essential listening.Stick around, your future self will be glad you did. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    45 min

  6. 07/15/2025

    Delivering Scalable AI Infrastructure: Alex Yeh, Founder & CEO GMI Cloud – Ep 3

    Welcome to Episode-3 of What the futr. In this episode, hosts Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down with Alex Yeh, Founder & CEO of GMI Cloud, to explore how he’s building the "Shopify of AI". Alex takes us through his incredible journey from mining Bitcoin in China to setting up data centers in the U.S., and to now powering the next generation of AI builders with GMI Cloud. Learn the origin story of GMI Cloud, the pain points it addresses, its ideal customers, its competitive edge in the AI cloud space and its vision for a more accessible, developer-first AI infrastructure.If you're an AI enthusiast or building in the AI space, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    45 min

  7. 07/01/2025

    Rethinking Software Development with AI: Scott Dietzen, CEO Augment Code – Ep 2

    Welcome to What the futr Podcast — where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the human factor behind it all. In the second episode of What the futr, Scott Dietzen, CEO of Augment Code joins hosts Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt for a deep dive into the future of AI and software development. They explore how the frustrations of traditional programming, combined with a passion for machine learning, led to the creation of Augment Code: an AI-powered platform that’s already doubling developer productivity. From eliminating repetitive tasks to understanding massive, complex codebases, Augment Code is redefining how enterprises build software and making coding fun again. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    37 min

  8. 06/17/2025

    AI and The Future of Enterprise Knowledge Access: Arvind Jain, CEO Glean – Ep 1

    Welcome to What the futr Podcast — where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all. This episode features Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt in conversation with Arvind Jain, Founder & CEO of Glean - the AI-powered search engine that’s quietly killing your team’s knowledge discovery chaos.  In this episode of What the futr, Arvind Jain, Sandesh Patel, and Chris Brandt get into the real story behind Glean — how it started, what makes it tick, and how it's helping teams ditch the chaos and get things done. The conversation delves into security concerns, building AI that won’t leak your secrets, and why it is important to stop overthinking and start experimenting with AI. From RAG prototypes to building trustworthy agentic AI, this episode’s a no-fluff download for founders, sellers, builders, and anyone trying to make sense of AI’s wild new frontier. Happy to have you, Arvind. Arvind Jain is a serial founder who made Google Search smarter. Ex-Google, ex-Rubrik, now CEO of Glean — he’s built billion-dollar companies by doing what most won’t: solving real problems. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jain-arvind/ Glean: https://www.glean.com/ Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    40 min

  9. 06/04/2025

    What the futr – With Sandesh & Chris: Intro Episode

    Welcome to What the futr Podcast—where we explore what’s next in tech, sales, AI, and the human side of the hustle. This is not Episode One. It’s the start of something different. In this launch episode of What the futr, Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt sit down to reconnect, reflect, and reveal what led to starting this podcast—and what comes next. They reflect on how futr connect was born, the power of AI, why the old go-to-market system is broken, and what makes an AI startup truly click today. Whether you're an AI founder, seller, or even a technically challenged buyer navigating the AI landscape, this is your space to learn, unlearn, and get real about AI. Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    44 min

  10. 05/23/2025

    Trailer: What the futr

    Welcome to What the futr — where we cut through the AI noise and talk to the people actually building it. Hosted by Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt, this podcast features real conversations with founders and emerging AI companies. We unpack the tech, the business model, and what the future looks like — from their point of view. Whether you're a founder, investor, or just trying to make sense of the AI wave, this show is for you.  No fluff. No jargon. Just straight talk about the future of AI.  In this trailer, we give you a quick taste of what’s to come — snippets from our first conversation to set the tone.Subscribe for regular episodes. 👉 Explore the platform: https://futrconnect.io 👉 Business inquiries: sandesh@futrconnect.io

    1 min

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What the futr is a biweekly podcast that explores the intersection of AI, sales, and humanity. Hosted by Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt, each episode features AI startup founders and tech leaders sharing real stories, their value proposition, and visions for the future—structured like a smart first-call sales meeting. It’s all about making AI make sense for businesses—and helping people stay informed, not left behind.

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  • Creator
    Sandesh & Chris | futr connect
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
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