This podcast is about amazing people, their perspectives on our ever-changing world, and more specifically how we adapt to these changes as leaders. My name is Jesse Freese and this podcast is about Becoming Better with StartupExperts.
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This podcast is about amazing people, their perspectives on our ever-changing world, and more specifically how we adapt to these changes as leaders. My name is Jesse Freese and this podcast is about Becoming Better with StartupExperts.
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2026
Conversations with SuE: Benji Encz on Scaling Startups, Hiring with Discipline & Building Culture
<p>Recorded live at Transform 2026, Benji shares the journey of building Ashby—from early research and deep customer conversations to creating a product designed for increasingly tech-savvy People teams.<br /><br />He dives into key lessons from scaling a fast-growing company, including the importance of hiring with discipline, documenting clear operating principles, and maintaining strong alignment between founders and People teams.<br /><br />Benji also explores how AI is changing the recruiting landscape, enabling teams to operate more efficiently while raising the bar for technical fluency across HR and talent functions.<br /><br />From founder-led culture to the future of recruiting technology, Benji offers a thoughtful and practical perspective on what it takes to build and scale high-performing teams.<br /><br />Tune in for an insightful conversation on hiring, culture, and the evolving role of People teams in a rapidly changing world!</p>
April 23, 2026
Conversations with SuE: Dutta Satadip on AI Risk, Compliance & the Human in the Loop
<p>Recorded live at Transform 2026, Dutta shares key takeaways from a panel discussion on one of the most important questions facing organizations today: as AI adoption accelerates, who ultimately owns the risk?<br /><br />He explores the need for strong governance frameworks, the importance of maintaining both efficiency and quality, and why keeping a human in the loop is critical when deploying AI in the workplace. <br /><br />Dutta also highlights how company culture—especially around ownership and accountability—plays a key role in managing risk effectively.<br /><br />Beyond AI, Dutta reflects on broader themes from Transform, including the growing importance of change management and the challenges organizations face in helping teams adapt to rapid technological shifts.<br /><br />Whether you're navigating AI adoption, managing compliance, or supporting global teams, Dutta’s insights offer a thoughtful perspective on balancing innovation with responsibility.<br /><br />Tune in for an insightful conversation on AI, risk, and building human-centered systems in a rapidly evolving world!</p>
April 23, 2026
Conversations with SuE: Jeet Mukerji on AI, HR & Agentic Workflows
<p>Recorded live at Transform 2026, guest host Michelle Arietta sits down with Jeet Mukerji, CEO and co-founder of Kinfolk, to explore how AI is reshaping the way People teams operate.<br /><br />With a background in AI and HR tech, Jeet shares the story behind building Kinfolk—a platform designed to remove friction from work by automating repetitive but critical HR processes.<br /><br />In this conversation, they cover:<br /></p><ul><li>What “agentic AI” actually means for People teams<br /></li><li>How HR can move beyond repetitive tasks and focus on higher-impact work<br /></li><li>Why knowledge bases matter more than ever in AI adoption<br /></li><li>How leading organizations are approaching AI readiness and change management<br /></li><li>The shift from experimenting with AI to driving real ROI<br /></li></ul><p><br />Jeet also shares practical advice for People leaders navigating the next phase of AI adoption—from rethinking workflows to building internal capability before investing in new tools.<br /><br />Whether you're early in your AI journey or looking to scale your efforts, this conversation offers a grounded and practical perspective on what it takes to implement AI effectively in the workplace.<br /><br />Tune in for insights on AI, HR, and building more efficient, human-centered systems!</p>
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