ClearDraft Co-Founder Alex Wade was recently featured on StoryCo, a podcast exploring the intersection of storytelling, creativity, and the systems that shape how stories are brought to market.
In an episode titled What Surfing Taught Me About the Truth, Wade draws on his experience advising national newspapers and publishers, offering insight into the realities of modern publishing - from tight deadlines and evolving editorial standards to the legal and ethical considerations that underpin responsible storytelling. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on how constraints - whether in journalism, law, or even sport - can sharpen judgment and creativity.
It’s this perspective that ultimately led to the creation of ClearDraft, an AI-powered content clearance platform designed to modernize how legal risk is identified and managed in media.
In the episode, Wade explores the thinking behind ClearDraft, the broader implications of AI for creators, and his view that reducing friction in the creative process can enable writers, editors, and legal teams to focus on higher-value, more impactful work.
