The Human Cloud Podcast

The Human Cloud Podcast
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Welcome to the Human Cloud Podcast, where talent and technology intersect. With guests from NASA, Microsoft, and McKinsey, along with leading economists, technologists, and founders, listeners of the Human Cloud Podcast are at the forefront of using innovative technology and talent models to transform businesses. Led by Matthew Mottola, a global entrepreneur, author, and investor in the flexible workforce, the podcast covers topics ranging from generative AI and blockchain to innovative talent models like freelance, fractional, and digital talent platforms.

  1. 5天前

    Ep. 212: Robert Smith, Founder & CEO at Dazzle, Flexible Talent Models for Modern Sustainability Teams

    Robert Smith, Founder and CEO of Dazzle, leads a talent platform that connects companies with independent sustainability and ESG experts worldwide. Robert explains how Dazzle helps sustainability teams access specialized knowledge that was previously only available within large consulting firms, including carbon footprint analysis, human rights considerations, supplier standards, and reporting.  He and Matthew discuss why more than 80 percent of Dazzle projects are run remotely, why Dazzle focuses on freelance engagements instead of full-time hires, and how the “meet the consultant first” approach and taking ownership of the internal decision process help enterprises shift from legacy consultancies to flexible talent.

    35 分钟

  2. 12月11日

    Ep. 211: Taylor Crane, Founder at Fractional Jobs, Building a Curated Talent Platform for Fractional Leaders

    Leaders, Taylor Crane, Founder at Fractional Jobs, unpacks how he turned a simple job board into a curated fractional talent platform for startups and SMBs. Taylor explains why founders need white-glove support rather than pure self-service software, and how he matches companies with fractional CFOs, CMOs, CTOs, and more. He discusses how compensation really works in fractional hiring, from monthly retainers and hourly models to the expectation that these leaders become an ongoing part of the team. Taylor also breaks down his business model, including flat referral fees and sponsorships, and why the future of fractional work belongs to leaders who can both set strategy and execute.

    37 分钟

  3. 12月4日

    Ep. 210: Melissa Valentine, Associate Professor at Stanford & Author of Flash Teams, Breaks Down The Speed and Expertise Benefits In The Human Cloud

    Leaders, Melissa Valentine, Associate Professor at Stanford and author of Flash Teams, joins Matthew Mottola and Tony Buffum to break down how teams form, work, and scale in the human cloud. Melissa explains what Flash Teams are, why they unlock speed and expertise, and how leaders can access talent on demand without losing culture or control. She shares real examples showing how fractional experts and AI accelerate problem-solving, reshape team design, and give organizations a faster, more flexible way to match people to the work that matters. Melissa also highlights the shift from traditional talent acquisition to talent access, and why HR is positioned to lead the next phase of workforce strategy.

    42 分钟

  4. 11月25日

    Jason Posel, Founder & CEO, GreenLight.ai, Joins Human Cloud LIVE at SIA’s CollaborationX: AI & Tech in Staffing and Workforce Solutions

    Jason Posel, Founder & CEO of GreenLight.ai, shares how GreenLight enables enterprises and marketplaces to manage compliance, worker classification, and payments with speed and confidence. He breaks down why W2 and 1099 support across regions matters, how giving freelancers a single home improves pay and benefits, and why compliance is the biggest unlock for scaling flexible talent programs. Jason also explains how AI is streamlining onboarding and classification, and how centralizing compliance through GreenLight helps companies move faster while reducing risk.

    24 分钟

  5. 11月20日

    Ep. 208: Glenn Laumeister, CEO at AllWork, Reimagining Contingent Work, From Process to Payment

    In this episode, Glenn Laumeister, CEO at AllWork, shares how enterprises are transforming the way they onboard, manage, and pay their contingent workforce. He explains why a single system of record matters, how built-in compliance reduces risk, and why the manager-to-worker relationship drives performance. You’ll hear how AllWork supports both frontline and high-skill project talent, why legacy MSP and VMS layers can slow progress, and how real-time data, custom workflows, and a better talent experience deliver measurable ROI.

    44 分钟

  6. 11月19日

    Vardhan Kapoor, Co-Founder & CEO, Firstwork, Joins Human Cloud LIVE at SIA’s CollaborationX: AI & Tech in Staffing and Workforce Solutions

    Vardhan Kapoor, Co-Founder and CEO of Firstwork, shares how Firstwork uses workflow AI agents for onboarding, compliance, and candidate follow-up to shrink time to hire by up to 80–90 percent in high-volume environments. Vardhan explains how they help staffing firms separate real AI from “AI wrappers,” why granular funnel visibility matters more than surface-level automation, and how their engineering-led approach deploys in under 72 hours to move candidates from first click to first day faster.

    17 分钟

  7. 11月18日

    Amy Geiger, Senior Director Flex Strategy, Marriott International, Joins Human Cloud LIVE at SIA’s CollaborationX: AI & Tech in Staffing and Workforce Solutions

    Amy Geiger, Senior Director of Flex Strategy at Marriott International, discusses how Marriott is expanding its talent strategy to include all worker types, from FTEs and contractors to outsourced partners and freelancers, and how HR can lead this shift. Amy also shares how Marriott blends human and digital talent, including their recruiting bot “Olivia,” and why trust, transparency, and clear decision frameworks are essential as organizations adopt automation. She outlines a future where flexible talent and AI agents work alongside traditional roles to create more innovative teams and better guest experiences.

    21 分钟

  8. 11月17日

    Ash Barot, CEO & Co-Founder, WOLF, Joins Human Cloud LIVE at SIA’s CollaborationX: AI & Tech in Staffing and Workforce Solutions

    Ash Barot, CEO and Co-Founder at WOLF, shares why the future of staffing looks like retail’s move to e-commerce, and how WOLF helps firms become true labor marketplaces with platforms for clients and job seekers, not just an app. We cover shift work dynamics, algorithms that drive fast time to first application in about six minutes, and an auto-hire approach that boosts quality. Ash explains why relationships and sector expertise matter more than hype, and how a consulting layer helps teams adopt the marketplace model, standardize workflows, and win on both speed and reliability.

    16 分钟
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Welcome to the Human Cloud Podcast, where talent and technology intersect. With guests from NASA, Microsoft, and McKinsey, along with leading economists, technologists, and founders, listeners of the Human Cloud Podcast are at the forefront of using innovative technology and talent models to transform businesses. Led by Matthew Mottola, a global entrepreneur, author, and investor in the flexible workforce, the podcast covers topics ranging from generative AI and blockchain to innovative talent models like freelance, fractional, and digital talent platforms.

信息

  • 创作者
    The Human Cloud Podcast
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    232
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © The Human Cloud Podcast
  • 节目网站
    The Human Cloud Podcast