Katherine August-deWilde Joins Instawork to Lead AI Innovation
San Francisco, Monday, 2 June 2025.
Instawork appoints Katherine August-deWilde as a board member to enhance AI solutions. Her expertise aims to help Instawork scale and transform the connection between businesses and hourly workers.
Strategic New Appointment
Instawork, a prominent platform connecting businesses with skilled hourly workers, has appointed Katherine August-deWilde as an independent member of its Board of Directors as of 31 May 2025. This move is aimed at leveraging her expertise to steer the company’s AI-driven transformation efforts [1].
August-deWilde’s Background and Impact
With over three decades in financial services, workforce strategy, and technology innovation, August-deWilde brings a wealth of experience to Instawork’s strategic initiatives. She is currently the President and CEO of the Partnership for San Francisco and serves on the boards of several leading companies, including Sunrun and Eventbrite [1]. Her involvement is expected to strengthen Instawork’s commitment to innovation and growth [2][3].
AI-Driven Evolution
Instawork is at the forefront of utilizing AI to revolutionize how businesses connect with hourly workers. By integrating AI-powered tools, the platform aims to offer flexible shifts, personalized career opportunities, and targeted training pathways. This is part of Instawork’s broader strategy to expand its network, which currently includes over 8 million skilled workers and numerous business partners across sectors such as warehousing, hospitality, and retail [1].
Anticipated Market Growth
The appointment of August-deWilde aligns with Instawork’s aspirational growth trajectory. As the company was recently named Workforce Hiring Solution of the Year, it is clear that Instawork is poised for its next phase of growth. This strategic board appointment is expected to enhance the company’s operational capabilities and fortify its position in a competitive market [1][2][3].