The Future of Work Innovating in an AI World
Jun 25, 2025
Tara Chklovski, founder and CEO of Technovation, is passionate about empowering young people, especially girls, through tech education. She discusses the transformative impact of AI on productivity while emphasizing the necessity of emotional and cognitive resilience. Tara advocates for hands-on experiences and innovative thinking to future-proof careers. She encourages universities to adapt to AI advancements and stresses the importance of addressing equity in tech. Ultimately, she envisions a world where mentoring youth can tackle global challenges with AI.
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Think Above Your Pay Grade
- Think and act above your pay grade: ask why work matters to customers and propose cross-functional innovations.
- Use five whys to find root causes and bring strategic value beyond KPIs.
Use AI As On-Demand Expert Help
- Use AI to access expert advice for implementation, timelines, and behavior change instead of searching for costly consultants.
- Ask focused, high-level questions about purpose and process, not just prompt tweaks.
Automation Narrows Entry Paths
- Entry-level roles face automation, making it harder for young people to start careers and increasing unpaid internship demand.
- Employers who involve young people gain fresh perspective and long-term innovation value.