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

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