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WorkTech Podcast

WorkTech Podcast

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 The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides you through market deals, issues, opportunities, and trends—all through a strategic, actionable lens.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • SmartRecruiters CEO Rebecca Carr on the SAP Acquisition, AI, and the Future of Talent Platforms

    SmartRecruiters CEO Rebecca Carr on the SAP Acquisition, AI, and the Future of Talent Platforms
    Aug 6 2025
    Rebecca Carr joins WorkTech's George LaRocque to unpack SmartRecruiters' SAP acquisition, the rise of AI-native recruiting, and what it means to stay product-first and HCM-agnostic. Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, days after announcing their acquisition by SAP. We talked about what the deal means for the market, how AI is changing recruiting, why product CEOs matter now more than ever, and the bold future of talent platforms. In this episode, we look at HR Tech, talent acquisition, AI in recruiting, enterprise software, recruiting platforms, product-led growth, and the future of work. Rebecca Carr shares what made SAP the right partner, how SmartRecruiters is staying agile, and why recruiting is now front and center. Key Takeaways -SmartRecruiters’ acquisition by SAP marks a pivotal moment in HR tech and underscores recruiting’s shift from a bolt-on module to a core enterprise platform. -Rebecca Carr’s product-first leadership is reshaping how talent platforms are built, prioritizing AI-native workflows and agile innovation. -Despite the acquisition, SmartRecruiters will remain HCM-agnostic, preserving its flexibility and customer-centric approach across enterprise ecosystems. -AI is no longer a future concept; 58% of candidates are using it, and SmartRecruiters’ Winston product is built to meet them where they are. -SAP’s global reach and data infrastructure unlock new opportunities for SmartRecruiters to deliver insight across the entire employee lifecycle. -This move signals more consolidation ahead in talent acquisition tech, especially in high-volume hiring and frontline work, as enterprises seek end-to-end solutions. Learn more about SmartRecruiters at https://smartrecruiters.com Learn more about the HR and Work Tech markets, and the deals shaping the industry at https://1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • The Truth about VC with Allison Baum Gates, Semper Virens' General Partner

    The Truth about VC with Allison Baum Gates, Semper Virens' General Partner
    Jul 28 2025
    I sat down with Allison Baum Gates to talk about what it really takes to win in today’s venture-backed WorkTech market. From launching Semper Virens' accelerator to raising $177 million across two funds, Allison shares candid lessons, real market dynamics, and founder truths VCs rarely admit. In this episode we look at venture capital, WorkTech, AI startups, HR Tech, startup funding, founder market fit, and the future of work. These are the forces shaping how emerging companies raise capital, go to market, and build competitive advantage in the most complex B2B environments today. Key Takeaways Founder market fit and self-awareness are crucial differentiators for success in early-stage WorkTech, HR Tech, and AI ventures. The Semper Virens accelerator focuses on go-to-market readiness and real-world partnerships—not pitch decks. Distribution strategy through ecosystems like health plans, payroll providers, and HR platforms is now critical for startup scale. The $177 million in new funding from Semper Virens is backing startups solving real problems in health, wealth, and work. Raising venture capital is not merit-based—it’s a structured game that requires narrative, strategy, and process mastery. AI-native positioning and a well-run fundraising process are now separating the haves from the have-nots in venture outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Gigged.AI Raises $1.34 M for AI, Agents, and On-Demand Talent. CEO Rich Wilson on The Future of Work

    Gigged.AI Raises $1.34 M for AI, Agents, and On-Demand Talent. CEO Rich Wilson on The Future of Work
    Jul 16 2025
    George LaRocque and Rich Wilson dig into Gigged.AI’s latest $1.34M funding round, the power of skills-based platforms, and what’s next for the future of work and agentic AI. With $1.34 million in fresh funding, George talked with Gigged.AI CEO Rich Wilson about doubling down on the rise of skills intelligence and on-demand talent. They unpack how Gigged.AI is helping enterprise tech teams navigate hybrid work, digital transformation, and AI-powered resourcing with unmatched speed and flexibility. In this episode we look at skills-based hiring, talent marketplaces, contingent workforce platforms, enterprise AI, internal talent mobility, agentic AI, and digital transformation. These keywords frame a high-growth narrative that’s reshaping how work gets done in modern enterprises. Key Takeaways Gigged.AI’s on-demand talent platform enables rapid, skills-based hiring for enterprise tech teams. SIA, their new Skills Intelligence Agent, delivers actionable workforce insights from internal and external data. Rich Wilson shares how agentic AI is key to managing internal talent, freelancers, and digital agents. Gigged.AI's dual-platform model supports both immediate talent needs and long-term strategic workforce planning. Their recent $1.34M raise signals growing investor confidence in platforms solving enterprise talent access. The company’s focus on enterprise expansion and U.S. growth sets the stage for global scale. Learn more about the product at https://giggedai.com Get more Work Tech market intelligence at https://1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
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