

Garrett Lord
Co-founder and CEO of Handshake, discussing the company's role in connecting students and young professionals with employers in the AI field.
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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 10min
Inside the expert network training every frontier AI model | Garrett Lord (Handshake CEO)
Garrett Lord, co-founder and CEO of Handshake, shares how his career network evolved into a powerful data-labeling business tapping into a vast network of academic experts. He discusses the crucial role of expert data in training AI models, illustrating how PhDs help make models like GPT-5 smarter. The transformation from generalist to specialist labeling has opened new business opportunities. Garrett also touches on the collaboration with AI labs, and how AI technology enhances productivity, likening it to giving junior employees 'Iron Man suits.'

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Jun 19, 2025 • 3h 10min
Meta Taps Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross for AI Push, Starship Rocket Explodes | Mike Knoop, David Cahn, Walden Yan, Eoghan McCabe, Jeff Weinstein, Garrett Lord, Tanay Tandon
Mike Knoop, co-founder of Zapier, dives into AI reasoning models, weighing the accuracy versus efficiency dilemma. He highlights innovative approaches necessary for achieving artificial general intelligence. Walden Yan discusses the balance required in product development when integrating AI. Eoghan McCabe shares insights on enhancing SaaS with customer-centric pricing thanks to AI innovations, while Jeff Weinstein addresses AI's transformative role in commerce. David Cahn explores the competitive AI landscape, and Tanay Tandon outlines their healthcare tech merger aimed at revolutionizing medical processes.

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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
The Expert Network Behind Handshake AI’s Model Training w/ Garrett Lord & Mamoon Hamid
Garrett Lord, co-founder and CEO of Handshake, and Mamoon Hamid, a partner at Kleiner Perkins, dive into the evolution of AI and career opportunities. They discuss how Handshake is reshaping job recruitment through a high-trust expert network, emphasizing the transition from generalists to domain experts in AI model training. Their personal stories of entrepreneurship highlight the significance of relationships and adaptive business strategies. The duo also explores the balance of job shifts in the AI era, revealing how technology drives efficiency while creating new demands for skilled professionals.

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Aug 20, 2025 • 49min
The Future of AI with Bret Taylor, Winston Weinberg, Garrett Lord and Aaron Holmes | Aug 20, 2025
Bret Taylor, CEO of Sierra and OpenAI board chairman, and Winston Weinberg, co-founder of Harvey, dive into the rapidly evolving AI market. They spotlight advancements in AI agents, particularly in legal and customer service sectors. Garrett Lord from Handshake discusses how AI is reshaping job markets and the gig economy. Additionally, they tackle the paradox of rising costs in AI technologies and explore the financial implications for companies navigating this transformative landscape.

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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 37min
Sleeping in Parking Lots to $250M+ Revenue: How Handshake Built Gen Z's Career Platform, Inside its Fast Growing AI Data Labeling Business, Scaling a Three-Sided Marketplace, How AI Changes Hiring
Garrett Lord, Co-founder and CEO of Handshake, shares his journey from sleeping in parking lots to leading a revolutionary career platform for Gen Z. He discusses Handshake's explosive growth, surpassing LinkedIn in young user engagement. The conversation dives into the future of AI in hiring, the importance of building a three-sided marketplace, and how to scale effectively while prioritizing skills. Garrett also reveals the challenges he faced early on, including creative customer outreach and the significant role of university partnerships in connecting young professionals.