370: AI Can Build the Company. Only Humans Can Build the Bond | BARK Co-Founder Henrik Werdelin

370: AI Can Build the Company. Only Humans Can Build the Bond | BARK Co-Founder Henrik Werdelin

Author: Dan Turchin January 5, 2026 Duration: 41:07
Send us Fan Mail Henrik Werdelin is a founder and investor who has spent more than a decade building companies at the intersection of culture, technology, and consumer behavior. He co-founded BARK, the public company that redefined how millions of dog parents connect with their pets, and Prehype, the startup studio behind brands like Ro and Audos. In this episode, Henrik explores how founders can embrace AI without losing human connection, drawing from his experience as co-host of Beyond the ...

Dan Turchin, CEO of PeopleReign, guides conversations that cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence to examine its tangible, often complex, impact on our professional lives. In AI and the Future of Work, each episode moves beyond theoretical discussion to ground itself in the realities of implementation, ethics, and human adaptation. You’ll hear from a diverse range of voices-technologists building the tools, executives steering strategy, HR professionals managing change, and academics questioning the long-term implications. These dialogues delve into the practical challenges and opportunities AI presents across business functions, from automating IT service desks to reshaping talent management and confronting ethical dilemmas. This podcast is for anyone invested in navigating the transition thoughtfully, whether you're an enthusiast curious about the algorithms, a leader tasked with integration, or a scholar studying its societal effects. The focus remains squarely on the intersection of machine capability and human experience, exploring what it means to lead, work, and retain our humanity in an increasingly automated world. Tune in for candid insights that help make sense of the accelerating transformation of the workplace.
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