239. Tech Tools: How Smarter Scheduling Leads to Stronger Communication

In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, Matt Abrahams interviews Darren Chait from Calendly about the evolution of their scheduling tool and the broader landscape of meetings. Darren explains Calendly's origin story, stemming from the founder's frustration with inefficient scheduling processes, and highlights the company's move towards enhancing the entire meeting lifecycle with AI-driven solutions for preparation, engagement, and follow-up. They discuss Calendly's research indicating a desire for more productive meetings, emphasizing the importance of meetings for direction, goal setting, and decision-making. Darren also shares his communication hack of using asynchronous communication methods like video and audio notes to improve collaboration, especially across different time zones and work styles.