Looking Forward
Welcome to "Looking Forward," where we tackle today’s biggest business challenges with a mix of people-first insights and cutting-edge tech solutions. Join Jen, who’s all about putting people at the heart of every decision, and Alejandro, our resident tech enthusiast, as they break down complex prob...
Recent Episodes
March 4, 2025
LF202 Smarter AI, Smarter Workflows: The Shift to Agentic AI with Omar Butts
Season 2 continues! In this episode, Jen sits down with digital strategist Omar Butt to explore the rise of agentic AI and how it's transforming traditional process optimization into an intelligent, adaptive workforce. We div...
Feb. 11, 2025
LF201 What We've Been Up To: AI Agents, Industry Shifts, and Our Vision for the Pod
Season 2 is here! In this kickoff episode, Jen and Alejandro catch up on everything Ampersand has been working on and dive into the exciting world of agentic AI. From discussing our latest project, SunnySide.bot, to sharing t...
Dec. 11, 2024
LF12 Countdown to 2025: Resolutions & Predictions
As we wrap up Season 1 of Looking Forward , we’re reflecting on the most exciting moments in AI and tech from 2024 and looking ahead to what’s on the horizon in 2025. From groundbreaking advancements by Google DeepMind and Te...
Nov. 26, 2024
LF11 From Insight to Action: The Rise of Agentic AI
In this episode of Looking Forward , we discuss the transformative world of agentic AI—where AI doesn’t just analyze or create but takes actionable steps to solve real business challenges. Join hosts AJ and Jen as they explor...
Nov. 11, 2024
LF10 AI Made This Pod: Sort Of
In this unique episode of Looking Forward , Alejandro and Jennifer dive into the role of agentic AI in content creation and beyond. From discussing the tools they use, like Descript, to exploring how AI-driven assistants supp...
Oct. 29, 2024
LF09 Cracks in the Foundation: The Rise & Fall of Middle Management
In this episode, Alejandro and Jen examine the transformation of middle management in today’s tech-driven world. They discuss its origins, the impact of automation and flatter hierarchies on traditional roles, and what these shifts mean for the future of work. From major players like Amazon and Goo…
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