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.
Conversations with SuE: Benji Encz on Scaling Startups, Hiring with Discipline & Building Culture
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on hiring, culture, and the evolving role of People teams in a rapidly changing world!
23 Apr 2026
Conversations with SuE: Dutta Satadip on AI Risk, Compliance & the Human in the Loop
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?
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.
Dutta also highlights how company culture—especially around ownership and accountability—plays a key role in managing risk effectively.
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.
Whether you're navigating AI adoption, managing compliance, or supporting global teams, Dutta’s insights offer a thoughtful perspective on balancing innovation with responsibility.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on AI, risk, and building human-centered systems in a rapidly evolving world!
23 Apr 2026
Conversations with SuE: Jeet Mukerji on AI, HR & Agentic Workflows
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.
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.
In this conversation, they cover:
What “agentic AI” actually means for People teams
How HR can move beyond repetitive tasks and focus on higher-impact work
Why knowledge bases matter more than ever in AI adoption
How leading organizations are approaching AI readiness and change management
The shift from experimenting with AI to driving real ROI
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.
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.
Tune in for insights on AI, HR, and building more efficient, human-centered systems!
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