Expert interview with Kath Blackham, founder of Versa
From dodging bullets in Russia at 19 to pioneering AI and workplace innovation, Kath Blackham shares her unfiltered opinions and vision for the future of work. As the founder of Versa, she’s challenging traditional workplace norms while sharing how AI can create more personalised workplaces (and free up loads of our time).
💡 AI as an equaliser: Kath sees AI as a practical tool for workplace equity. By giving us time back and making tech more accessible, AI could help break down barriers for women and underrepresented groups (maybe we don’t need to fear it after all?). We also chat about our favourite tools and prompts.
💡 The future is flexible: Running a 4-day work week since 2017, Kath has determined that less can be more. Her team achieves 100% productivity in 80% of the time through embracing more modern work practices and tools. There’s little doubt Kath trusts her people and gives them the tools to succeed, whether they’re working from Melbourne, New York or San Francisco.
💡 Lead with empathy: In a world of accelerating change, empathy isn’t just nice to have – it’s key to survival. Kath shared how daily check-ins, where team members rate their day, help leaders spot when someone’s struggling before they have to ask. The most valuable skill isn’t technical expertise – it’s understanding and supporting your people through change.
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"Just watched and wow really gets me excited about the potential of AI to help us get time back! Thanks for the very real insights Kath!"
