In this episode, we sit down with Pat Utz—co-founder of Abstract and Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur—who's building the most comprehensive regulatory monitoring system ever created. While most companies react to regulatory changes after they hit, Abstract's AI monitors 140,000+ government entities twice daily, from federal agencies to special districts, helping Fortune 500 companies and top law firms stay ahead of policy shifts that could reshape entire industries.
Pat reveals how his team's cold-calling 200+ potential clients led to breakthrough insights about proactive risk management, and why "infinite intelligence" through AI will fundamentally disrupt white-collar analyst work. With unprecedented regulatory change from the current administration creating the "most amount of change we've seen in decades," Abstract's platform becomes critical infrastructure for navigating policy chaos. From tariff implications to executive orders, this conversation explores how AI can process millions of regulatory data points to predict business impact before it happens.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Abstract and Pat Utz
03:38 The Journey of Building Abstract
09:12 Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
14:50 The Role of AI in Compliance and Risk Management
20:52 Navigating Change in a Dynamic Environment
26:45 The Future of Work and AI's Impact
Keywords: AI regulation, legal tech, government transparency, regulatory compliance, policy monitoring, startup funding, workflow automation, enterprise AI, legal intelligence, risk management, government affairs, regulatory change