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 poor health. His father died three years later when Eduardo was 18 years old. Like many Latin American families, Eduardo endured the struggles of losing a loved one without life insurance coverage. This was the first seed planted towards Betterfly.Decades later, after working in finance for a long time, Eduardo volunteered in Africa. While there, he faced the reality of childhood malnutrition — a preventable disease that takes the lives of millions of children. Around the same time, Eduardo began training for Ironman triathlons. He began losing pounds of weight, and an idea crossed his mind. He thought, “What if I could convert the pounds I lost exercising into pounds of food for these kids I worked with in Africa? What if we could convert the calories of exercise into calories of food? And what if we could use technology to combine the power of giving back with helping people to live their best lives?" Thus, Betterfly was born. For just four dollars per month — comparable to a Netflix or Spotify subscription — employees and individuals can live healthier lives while giving back to those in need. Betterfly’s full-stack platform helps people generate healthy habits, gain life insurance coverage, and make an impact on their communities and our planet. In this episode of the FutureWork Playbook, Eduardo joins host Natalie Pierce to talk about his journey to founding Betterfly. Eduardo shares stories about the inspiration behind the platform, how real people’s lives have changed through Betterfly, and how it’s generating positive impacts across the globe.  💡 Featured Guest 💡 Name: Eduardo della MaggioraWhat he does: Eduardo is the CEO and Founder of Betterfly. This benefits program enables employees to build healthy habits and companies to get credit for social impact. Prior to Betterfly, Eduardo founded Tyndall Group and PIC Parks, was the CEO of the Pan-American Games, and was Vice President of M&A at J.P. Morgan for 10 years. Among many achievements, Eduardo has been recognized as one of Chile’s 100 Young Leaders, was the EY Chile Entrepreneur Of The Year™ in 2022, and is a 2x World Champion runner-up in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in his category in 2016 and 2017. Organization: BetterflyConnect: LinkedInContactConnect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.comSubscribe to FutureWork Playbook in your preferred podcast app so that you never miss an episode. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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-focused team to overcome the challenges surrounding the need to take life-improving medicine on a daily basis.   What we discussed: Trish details how Lyndra Therapeutics is developing oral long-acting therapies that allow you to take your medicine much less often, sometime once a week or even once a month Discussion of the prominent female leadership throughout the company and how Lyndra created such a diverse collection of talent Jessica describes Lyndra’s three core values and the impact those have throughout the company How Lyndra is able to consistently ensure they are “walking the walk” when it comes to its commitment to diversity of ideas, interests, and backgrounds Why Lyndra is focusing its efforts on developing a long-acting medicine and how it will be a game-changer How the dosage form works and the significant impact the freedom from injectables and daily pills has on patients and providers Lyndra’s important work to combat the opioid crisis and allow patients to travel only once per week, instead of daily, to receive their medication The challenges around developing this kind of oral medication and how Lyndra has become successful in overcoming them How Lyndra is focusing its efforts in 2022 and beyond   Helpful links: Lyndra Therapeutics Website Dr. Patricia Hurter LinkedIn Jessica Ballinger LinkedIn   Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: www.twitter.com/GundersonLaw Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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 project teams and design clinical studies that could account for a diverse population.   What we discussed: Scott explains the clinical integrated environment and why he and his team at Faro Health created this kind of software to help streamline the clinical trials process The importance of collecting data in a patient-centric way, the positive impact that has, and how Faro Health is eliminating archaic ways of data collection and management How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and changed the landscape of health sciences How to meet the existing challenge of being more intentionally inclusive in the design of clinic trials, including practical tips for doing so The process for gathering feedback from patients to ensure their voice is represented early and continuously throughout the trial Faro Health’s vision to make the clinical trials process broader and more diverse so it is a more accurate representation of data Faro Health’s focus for 2022 and beyond, including continuing to improve the patient journey and increased integrations with partnerships Scott’s predictions for the future state of the industry   Helpful Links: Faro Health Website Scott Chetham LinkedIn   Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: www.twitter.com/GundersonLaw Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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 breakthrough in providing critical care to many.   What we discussed: The history of Replicate Bioscience, how they were founded, and the work they were doing on RNA research prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Nathaniel explains what RNA is and why it’s so important, especially as it relates to COVID-19 RNA isn’t a new technology, but the challenge was scaling it How the development and implementation of this technology has impacted accessibility to medical care How drugs are currently made and why RNA is such a gamechanger  The existing concerns around synthetic technology and why some people may get sick after getting the COVID-19 vaccine Nathaniel talks about the clinical trial process, regulatory hurdles, and the importance of having varying experts across many fields on their team An overview of some of the new products that Replicate Bioscience is excited about How Nathaniel got series A funding from ATP and why they’re excited to partner with Replicate Bioscience The future of Replicate Bioscience   Helpful Links:  Replicate Science Website  Nathanial Wang LinkedIn   Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: www.twitter.com/GundersonLaw Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.  

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 Egger from Biomilq and Jessica Bell van der Wal from Frame Fertility. Michelle and Jessica discuss the motivation behind forming their companies and the challenges faced as they bring their companies to market.   What we discussed: Michelle and Jessica identify the biggest challenges for women as it relates to fertility and breastfeeding and how their companies are tackling these challenges. Jessica shares her journey to motherhood and how difficult it was for her to conceive. Michelle talks about what Biomilq is doing and why it took so long for existing technology to be used to solve the problem. Michelle shares how, when raising capital for Biomilq, they were able to be selective with who they partnered with, what criteria they used, and why they chose to do so. Michelle describes her experience raising a finance round on a woman’s health issue, and the challenges that she’s encountered along the way. Jessica shares some of the challenges she faced bringing Frame Fertility to market and why early fertility analysis is so important. Michelle discusses the science behind cultured breast milk and how it could be a game changer for mothers all around the world. Michelle shares her rationale behind being open and honest with her investors and why it’s so important to building strong relationships. Jessica and Michelle talk about some of the challenges around scaling their companies. What the future looks like for both Biomilq & Frame Fertility. Jessica and Michelle share some tips around starting out as a founder.   Helpful Links: Biomilq Website: www.biomilq.com Frame Fertility Website: www.framefertility.com Michelle Egger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleegger/ Jessica Bell van der Wal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbellvanderwal/   Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: www.twitter.com/GundersonLaw Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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 Lee, and her colleague, Global Employment Counsel for Verily, Christine Kurek, about their projects. These include helping employers and employees return to work after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future of AI in healthcare and human capital.   What we Discussed: Dr. Lee talks about Project Baseline, which provides testing for COVID-19 research Dr. Lee’s thoughts on the White House vaccine mandate Christine talks about how to keep businesses safe as they return to work post COVID-19, and Healthy@Work New technology around remote telemedical care for people with diabetes and high blood pressure Verily’s acquisition of SignalPath, and what that means for the future of portfolio transactions The future of healthcare, and how life sciences will play a role, such as the need for a Spanish language platform How smartphones could be used to help identify depression Business lessons they have learned along the way Dr. Lee discusses her latest book, “The Long Fix"   Helpful Links: Verily Life Sciences Website: www.verily.com Dr. Vivian Lee's Website: www.vivianleemd.com Dr. Vivian Lee on Twitter: www.twitter.com/vivianleemd Dr. Vivian Lee on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-s-lee The Long Fix by Dr. Vivian Lee: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Fix-Americas-Strategies-Everyone-ebook/dp/B07ZTSBH7V   Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: www.twitter.com/GundersonLaw Gunderson Dettmer Website: www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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 support and power human capabilities with Dr. Samir Menon, Founder and CEO of Dexterity, a company engineering intelligent robots with human-like dexterous manipulation skills. Dexterity is a developer of robotic systems designed to serve the logistics and supply chain companies. The company's robotic system helps customers to unlock the maximum value of their workforce by automating repetitive pick-pack tasks, and deliver full-stack, end-to-end systems for kitting, picking, packing, counting, sorting, palletizing, and order fulfillment, and also excel at handling packaged foods, consumer packaged goods, industrial and automotive parts, parcels, and boxes, enabling clients to unleash human potential by delegating repetition to robots What We Discussed in This Episode: How packaged bread helped Dexterity and Samir gain early experience How humans and robots vary in the way they approach tasks and challenges How the pandemic enabled Dexterity to accelerate its growth, especially given the importance of the assistance of robots in industries with supply chain challenges Dexterity’s company values that set it apart from the competition Why Samir chose to operate his startup in stealth mode for two years and the benefits of his decision What changes Samir hopes to see in the robotics space going forward One key to establishing and growing a successful startup Samir’s best advice for startup founders Contact Information: Dexterity website Samir’s LinkedIn profile  Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Share this podcast on your favorite podcast player, including on: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Google Podcasts or Spotify Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Twitter Gunderson Dettmer Website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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, and make employees happier! Many employers are finding it challenging to find workers during the pandemic. As the traditional employer-employee model goes through what many believe to be a long overdue transformation, employers are left wondering what they need to do to attract and retain hourly employees. On this episode, we’re taking a look at a company that provides a platform with gig-like flexibility to help employers attract and retain employees by optimizing labor efficiency while simultaneously offering an enhanced employee experience. Joining the podcast is Sanish Mondkar – Founder and CEO of Legion Technologies, an AI-powered workforce management company redefining how enterprise companies optimize their labor costs and empower frontline workers and their managers. Sanish has more than 20 years of strategic experience in products, technology, and cloud ops. He was Chief Product Officer at SAP and Ariba. In his role at SAP, he was responsible for all Procurement and Business Network products and technology, which represented over $1B of annual revenue. Sanish holds a Bachelors of Computer Engineering from Pune University and a Masters of Computer Science from Cornell University. What We Discussed in this Episode: How Legion was able to have explosive growth during the middle of a global pandemic. How Sanish transitioned from his role as an Executive at SAP to launching his own successful tech company. How hopeful entrepreneurs can identify challenges and opportunities in any given market. How Legion was able to handle scalability and changes in demands brought about by the pandemic. How the job market and flexibility for employees has changed over the past couple of years and the impact this has had on businesses. The types of scheduling and operational issues that exist in labor intensive businesses and how they can be overcome with technology. How automation and algorithms can integrate into business operations to provide a more efficient and improved employee experience. Three things employers can do to empower their employees and maintain high retention rates. Foundational lessons Sanish learned while growing Legion over the past 5 years. Why empathy is a characteristic every entrepreneur should cultivate. Internal challenges that leaders may expect to face, no matter the size of the company and how to overcome them. How to decrease stress for your hourly workers by having proper communication tools. Additional attractive benefits that employers can offer their hourly employees to increase retention. Contact Information: Legion’s website  Sanish’s LinkedIn profile Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Share this podcast on your favorite podcast player, including on: Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Google Podcasts or Spotify Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Twitter Gunderson Dettmer Website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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 upon return to the workplace. Joining the podcast is Mandy Price, Co-Founder and CEO of Kanarys. Mandy Price has beat the odds to become one of the less than 1 percent of Black women founders receiving VC funds. She is extremely passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, which led to the creation of Kanarys – a technology platform that is transforming diversity, equity, and inclusion work by providing the tools organizations need to create long-term systemic change around DEI challenges. What We Discussed in This Episode: What inspired Mandy to co-found Kanarys? How can we be more intentional with our DEI efforts? How did Mandy’s background of practicing law help her successfully co-found Kanarys? Post pandemic, will businesses be more likely to invest in DE&I initiatives? What impact did the pandemic have on DE&I initiatives? The rise of the Chief Diversity Officer – the fastest growing C-suite title in 2020 In recent surveys, 83% of Zen G are saying companies’ DEI commitment is one of the most important aspects to choosing an employer. What type of DEI initiatives help to attract these job seekers? Only 1% of funding goes to Black founders. What systemic changes can be made to improve ratio and funding gaps in the venture capital ecosystem? How did Mandy overcome this significant challenge? What specific biases or inequities did Mandy discover while going through the VC process? How did Mandy address this? What new initiative helped Mandy make her own company more inclusive? How can company leaders embrace artificial intelligence and use technology advantageously? How will DE&I initiatives continue to evolve in the future? Contact Information: Kanarys - https://www.kanarys.com/ Mandy’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandysprice/ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Share this podcast on your favorite podcast player, including on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futurework-playbook/id1568361184 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7d7f6bba-d8f3-4bbc-be11-710dc792294b/FutureWork-Playbook Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ndW5kZXJzb25kZXR0bWVyLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz  or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mlLZIHozG0JaoOdarKNW2?si=N4vqfquiTk2W4JBux6GXdA&dl_branch=1 Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/GundersonLaw  Gunderson Dettmer Website: http://www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

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, Noory Bechor. LawGeex is the first Artificial Intelligence company to receive a license to practice law.  They use artificial intelligence to transform legal operations by helping businesses automate the review and approval of contracts. What We Discussed in This Episode: How LawGeex became the first AI company to receive a license to practice law What does the process to obtain a license to practice law as a company entail? Are people more open to adopting technology in a post-pandemic workplace? Why making space for peace and quiet is fundamental for the development of company founders Advice for overcoming personal challenges while growing a company Why investing in and nurturing a relationship with valuable clients pays off in the long run even if you “lose money” in the short term How to determine the best route for growth for your company How to prepare for the long sales cycles often found in the legal industry Contact Information: Noory Bechor’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noory-bechor/?originalSubdomain=il LawGeex - https://www.lawgeex.com/ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Share this podcast on your favorite podcast player, including on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/futurework-playbook/id1568361184 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7d7f6bba-d8f3-4bbc-be11-710dc792294b/FutureWork-Playbook Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ndW5kZXJzb25kZXR0bWVyLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz  or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mlLZIHozG0JaoOdarKNW2?si=N4vqfquiTk2W4JBux6GXdA&dl_branch=1 Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunderson-dettmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/GundersonLaw  Gunderson Dettmer Website: http://www.gunder.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.