Unlocking Human Performance: A Deep Dive with Whoop's VP of AI, Ryan Durkin In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs sits down with Ryan Durkin, VP of AI at Whoop, to discuss his journey from founding Campus Live to his innovative role at Whoop. They delve into Whoop's mission to become an AI-forward workplace, the strategic importance of AI in organizational roles, and the future of employee engagement in AI-driven environments. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of AI in the workplace, potential educational paradigms, and Jason's exploration into building an AI-driven platform for youth sports development. 

00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest: Ryan Durkin 

00:27 Ryan Durkin's Career Journey 

01:05 Whoop's New AI Initiative 

02:03 The Next Next: Show Overview 

02:48 Big Announcements from Whoop 

03:35 Whoop's Mission and Product Evolution 

04:18 Jason's Personal Connection to Whoop 

05:22 Ryan's Role and Journey to Whoop 

06:50 AI at Work Initiative at Whoop 

09:50 Building an AI-Forward Workplace 

18:04 Implementing AI Tools and Strategies 

28:27 Future of Work and AI Integration 

30:03 Unlocking Human Potential in the Workplace 

31:30 Reimagining Job Roles and Descriptions 

32:36 The Future of Work and Automation 

37:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life 

38:56 The Role of Credentials in Career Success 

42:04 Building a Youth Sports Platform 

49:12 Prototyping and Entrepreneurship 

53:49 Final Thoughts and Call to Action