209: Rethinking the Future of Work with Nikki Barua
What if AI could unlock more human potential instead of replacing it? In this episode of _Alter Everything_, We sit down with Nikki Barua, founder of FlipWork, to explore the future of work and AI. Nikki shares her People Squared framework and why curiosity and creativity are key to navigating change. Discover how embracing AI can turn uncertainty into opportunity and reshape what's possible. Subscribe to the Alter Everything podcast on your favorite podcast app: *Apple Podcasts*: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alter-everything/id1356137854 *Spotify*: https://open.spotify.com/show/17KLxb23QlvgcbvLiaPck1?si=FWmOQEITRFCQ42smFjOpfA *Stitcher*: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alteryx/alter-everything 0:00 Introduction: AI and human reinvention 4:30 Replacing AI anxiety with curiosity 6:16 The People Squared framework 11:57 Building with AI and discovering new possibilities 17:45 From expert to explorer 23:45 Creativity, contextual wisdom, and agentic scale 33:07 The agentic enterprise and AI readiness 37:53 Everyday agentic workflows 42:10 Lightning round: purpose, judgment, and innovation 52:27 Connecting with Nikki Barua 53:34 Closing reflections