Upwork: Navigating the Intersection of Fractional Work and AI Innovation with CFO Erica Gessert

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Katie Perry sat down with Upwork CFO Erica Gessert to discuss trends shaping the freelance marketplace. With 38% of the U.S. workforce participating in freelance work, Upwork is positioned at the intersection of rising fractional workforces and AI advancements. They brokedown the benefits for enterprises, the growth of AI-enabled freelance jobs, and Upwork's strategic initiatives, including partnerships with OpenAI. $UPWK 00:00 START 00:41 The Rise of Fractional Work and AI 04:37 Benefits of Freelance Platforms for Businesses 10:58 Upwork's Financial Performance and Market Perception 12:41 AI's Role in Upwork's Future 17:14 Partnerships and R&D at Upwork 27:28 NFL Talk After Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew. For more go to https://www.afterearnings.com Follow Us X: https://twitter.com/AfterEarnings TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarnings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/ Reach Out Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices