Episode 78: How to Win When AI is Coming for Your Job with Greg Shove
Synopsis
Episode 78. AI can be both a scary development and a great advancement to improve productivity - but what does it mean for us as workers in the knowledge economy?
In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Greg Shove, a serial entrepreneur and AI expert. Shove discusses his journey from Canada to Silicon Valley, his various startups, and his current ventures - Section and Machine & Partners.
The conversation centers on AI's role in transforming the workspace and education. Shove emphasizes the importance of adopting AI to stay competitive, highlighting the rapid advancements in AI technology and its potential impact on various industries. He also provides insights into how individuals and companies can leverage AI to enhance productivity, optimize operations, and prepare for the future. The discussion extends to the evolving value of traditional education in an AI-driven world and the need for both employers and educational institutions to adapt to these changes.
00:00 Introduction to Lifetime at Work Podcast
00:23 Meet Greg Shove: A Journey from Canada to Silicon Valley
01:45 Early Career and First Startup Success
03:41 The Move to Silicon Valley and Business School
06:18 Venturing into AI: Founding Section and Machine & Partners
08:43 Navigating Challenges and Pivots in Business
12:21 The Impact of AI on the Workforce
27:02 Optimizing with AI: The Next Step
27:44 Transforming Products and Services with AI
28:31 The Impact of AI on Incumbents
29:23 Big Tech's AI Ambitions
37:00 The Future of Education in an AI World
46:09 The Role of AI in Upskilling
52:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Background and Key Links
Greg is a Canadian who went to Western University and then later moved to California to to embrace the technology world including a Masters degree from Stanford
He is a serial founder, having been involved in 7 startups over his career
Today his primary focus is on AI education through a business called Section, while also being involved in an AI consultancy called Machine & Partners
Find Greg on Linked-In