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 15, 2021 • 57min
Ep. 19: War For Talent, Great Re-Shuffle, Historic Inflation
The Matts dive deep into education, inflation, and talent. Also, the older Matt goes corporate while the younger Matt dodges hotel noise and room service.
Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ep. 18: Mike Sweeney on Leadership, Virtual Teams, and Learning Across Industries
Mike Sweeney joins the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on how to grow as a leader and build high-performing diverse teams. Mike's experience is unique to say the least, with stints in the military, wineries, law firms, and most recently management consulting. He's also a marathon runner and stand-up comedian/improvisationalist. You can learn more about Mike's leadership programs at https://www.sabercoaching.com
Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 7min
Ep. 17: Fiverr Acquires Stoke, workplace distractions and flexibility, AI promise and concerns
This week we discuss the recent acquisition of freelance management platform Stoke by Fiverr, as well as advances in AI that bring the promise of more adaptable and affordable solutions, but also concerns about broader misuse. Plus, we discuss our different boundaries to work and personal life in the physical and virtual world.
Nov 4, 2021 • 51min
Ep. 16: Sarah Jolley-Jarvis on selling and marketing without sleaze
Sarah joins the podcast to talk about all things sales and marketing in an era when we are all salespeople - entrepreneurs, freelancers, leaders. We cover what works and hear stories of what spectacularly flopped.
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.
