{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world","title":"WorkMoney Founder & CEO Carrie Joy Grimes - Why Collective Power Matters in the Modern Economy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2090,"description":"Carrie Joy Grimes, Founder & CEO of WorkMoney, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on the shrinking middle class, the future of the American Dream, and how collective bargaining power could reshape the economy for everyday people.\nWorkMoney has grown to more than 9 million members by helping Americans save money, lower bills, access discounts, and better navigate an increasingly difficult financial system. In this episode, Carrie explains why so many people feel financially stuck — and what can actually be done about it.\nThe conversation explores AI, economic inequality, remote work, monopolies, and why the next generation faces a dramatically different financial reality than previous generations.\n00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome\n00:00:10 - Founding of WorkMoney\n00:00:25 - Mission and Vision of WorkMoney\n00:01:14 - Economic Inequality and Wealth Transfer\n00:02:04 - Challenges for the Next Generation\n00:02:41 - WorkMoney's Membership and Scale\n00:03:22 - Negotiating for Members' Benefits\n00:03:33 - Impact of AI on Jobs and Economy\n00:04:11 - Personal Financial Struggles and Housing Market\n00:05:03 - Economic Challenges Over the Decades\n00:06:18 - Capitalism and Wealth Distribution\n00:07:00 - Rand Corporation Study on Income\n00:08:37 - WorkMoney's Response to COVID-19\n00:09:41 - Empowering Individuals Through Collective Action\n00:10:53 - Personal Definitions of a Good Life\n00:12:06 - Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Structure\n00:13:23 - Growth and Member Engagement\n00:14:52 - Remote Work and Organizational Culture\n00:16:35 - Advantages of Remote Work\n00:16:55 - A Day in the Life of the CEO\n00:19:33 - How to Become a WorkMoney Member\n00:20:04 - Negotiating on Behalf of Members\n00:22:05 - Future Plans for Negotiation Services\n00:24:26 - Revenue Model and Philanthropy\n00:27:09 - Role of AI in WorkMoney\n00:28:28 - Reading Recommendations\n00:31:46 - Reflecting on Who Gave a Chance\n00:34:25 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude\nIf you’re interested in leadership, economic...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1dy8XILYZ5TplRivmnv0DoX_g7XXqFV5bS1REcb0pIM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDc3/ODAyODNkMmRmMDc5/MDQ3NWI5ZWEzZWFk/NTJhMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}