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 to provide the necessary on-the-job education and training for frontline workers, employers must turn to other effective means of training.   In this episode, we’re focusing on an old way of communication - text messaging -  that is being leveraged as a completely new way of training our frontline workers to drive education, training and growth at work. Joining Natalie in this episode is Rachael Nemeth, Founder and CEO of Opus Training, a digital platform that delivers text message courses. Rachael led restaurant operations, facilities, and people for over a decade in the hospitality industry. She comes from a family of restaurant veterans and is also an alum of Union Square Hospitality Group and Hot Bread Kitchen.  Rachael is a certified English as Second Language (ESL) instructor and is dedicated to inclusive training practices. What We Discussed in This Episode: What does Opus Training help employers train and educate their employees ? What has been the greatest challenge for employers when it comes to text message training? How did Rachael overcome her personal challenge of dealing with imposter syndrome and how can other founders do the same? What are top tips for properly onboarding clients and humanizing the process? How can human resource leaders and small business owners use Opus Training to stay ahead of the training technology curve? What lies ahead for the education industry and what opportunities exist in this space? What is “situation-based” training? Rachael’s practical tips for other founders and leaders in the technology sector Resources Mentioned: Superhuman - https://superhuman.com/  Founding Sales: The Early Stage Go-to-Market Handbook by Peter R. Kazanjy - https://www.amazon.com/Founding-Sales-Go-Market-Handbook-ebook/dp/B08PMK17Z1 Contact Information: Opus Training website - https://www.opus.so/  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.

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 employs augmented reality. Natalie and Dan explore how the military and businesses alike can prepare to move ahead with new training protocols and training modules using Augmented Reality technology. We’re also examining how Red6 is nurturing a safe workplace that supports remote work while setting the standard for innovative training practices. What We Discussed in This Episode: How Dan’s experience as a fighter pilot instructor led him to found Red6 What does Red6 do and how did the name Red6 come about? What is the difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality? What challenges did Covid-19 present and how did Dan and Red6 overcome them? Why it was important for Dan to articulate the company’s mission as a means of overcoming any issues that arose during the pandemic Is failure an option? How can AR technology be used to assist remote work? How is Red6’s technology being used to support the men and women of the Armed Forces? Why is it important for business owners to employ clear and unambiguous leadership? Contact Information: Red6’s website: www.red6ar.com Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to FOLLOW 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.