The Human Cloud Podcast
The Human Cloud Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes
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Nov 1, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 15: Inflation Keeps Roaring, Investment Banks Join Talent War, LinkedIn Freelancer Marketplace
This week we cover Halloween costumes, achy joints, and horse pills. Also, inflation, the rise of the worker, office space in the age of the metaverse, and how a green energy future just might tie into the future of work.
Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ep. 14: Rich Wilson on the Platform Economy and a Better Way to Source Talent
Rich Wilson, Founder and CEO of Gigged.AI, joins the podcast to chat about his AI-enabled freelance sourcing company and the rise of the platform economy.
Oct 25, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 13: Inflation, Labor Shortage, Google & Amex Embrace Hybrid Work (in their own way...)
This week we talk the recent spike in US (and global) inflation, the ongoing labor shortage and people opting out of crummy jobs, abundance vs scarcity, and whether we should be worried about the AI apocalypse anytime soon.
Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ep. 12: Preston Mossman on Leveraging Freelance Talent in the American Heartland
Preston Mossman, Talent Advisor and Product Manager for Koch Industries, joins the podcast to talk about his winding path to product management, staffing, and freelance, and how larger more established institutions can still work with and benefit from freelance workers. He also discusses how freelance talent is just one piece of the puzzle in a broader innovation strategy that combines full-time employees, trusted third parties, and individual workers.
Oct 18, 2021 • 48min
Ep. 11: Americans Quit Their Job, Squid Game Middle Class Lesson, Walmart Saves the Day
This week the Matts dig deep on inflation and what purpose the office will serve in the future. Also, pumpkin launches, BB guns, and football.
Oct 14, 2021 • 57min
Ep. 10: Chad McAllister on Product Management and His Freelancing Journey
Welcome fellow podcaster Chad McAllister (Product Mastery Now) to the show! We follow Chad's long, illustrious, and winding career through engineering, product management, teaching, and podcasting, and we talk about how virtual teaming, freelancing, and technology have changed the face of product management.
Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ep. 9: PWC Goes Remote, Robots Take Over Vineyards, So Much For Those Roaring Twenties
This week we cover suburban life, camping, and young man rants. Also, we talk about lackluster job growth, big companies shifting to remote work, and robots in the vineyards of Italy.
Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 8min
Ep. 8: Louise Doorn on Vetting Freelancers and Starting a Company During COVID
We are joined by Louise Doorn, the founder and CEO of freelance marketing platform HelloMaaS. We cover the importance of relationships and vetted freelancers, her global experience within and advising corporations, and a key question - just what is up with Bali and keto waffles?
Oct 5, 2021 • 59min
Ep. 7: US Job Openings Hit Almost 11m, Remote Takes A Blow, What's a DCA?
This week we cover Fall flavors, old man rants, 200 downloads (!), and gas leaks. Also, we talk skills mismatch, AI task automation, and much, much more on the future (now) of work.
Sep 30, 2021 • 46min
Ep. 6: Glen Hodgson on the Future of Work, Trade, Policy, and EU vs US Trends
In our first "deep dive" episode, we are delighted to be joined by Glen Hodgson of Free Trade Europa. We dig deep into how governments, companies, and freelancers must come together to create the best environment for this new future of work.
