What the futr
What the futr is a biweekly podcast that explores the intersection of AI, sales, and humanity. Hosted by Sandesh Patel and Chris Brandt, each episode features AI startup founders and tech leaders sharing real stories, their value proposition, and visions for the future—structured like a smart first-call sales meeting. It’s all about making AI make sense for businesses—and helping people stay informed, not left behind.
What the futr
Real Talk on AI from the Field | Brian O'Shea | EP: 05
Welcome to What the futr Podcast - where we dive into what’s next in AI, tech, sales, and the messy, brilliant human hustle behind it all.
This episode features Sandesh Patel in conversation with Brian O'Shea, a GTM Leader, who’s been at the crossroads of sales, strategy, and AI innovation.
In this episode of What the futr, Brian and Sandesh explore the human side of artificial intelligence - how trust, empathy, and storytelling are becoming the real differentiators in the age of automation.
From the shifting culture of Silicon Valley to leading teams through massive change, Brian shares practical lessons from the trenches - what works, what doesn’t, and why staying human might just be your best edge in tech.
The conversation dives deep into building trust in AI, redefining leadership in high-growth environments, and why technology should serve people - not the other way around.
It’s a candid, no-fluff exchange for founders, sales pros, and innovators who believe that the future of tech is still deeply human.
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