In the Age of AI: What Advice Do We Give Our Kids? | Lisa Gevelber | TEDxPaloAltoSalon
As AI transforms the future of work, how do we prepare the next generation to thrive? In this thought-provoking talk, Lisa Gevelber, founder of Grow with Google and a leading voice in workforce innovation, shares insights from helping over 100 million people build skills and careers in a rapidly changing world. Lisa Gevelber founded Grow with Google – Google’s $1 billion commitment to economic opportunity. Since 2017, Grow with Google has helped over 100 million people worldwide grow their skills, careers, and businesses. One of her most significant contributions is the Google Career Certificates, which have helped over one million people globally upskill from low wage work to well paying jobs. Lisa’s current focus is helping tens of millions of people learn to use AI.Lisa also leads Google for Startups globally and has been the Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas Region at Google since 2010. In this role she leads Marketing for products including Google Search, YouTube, Android, and Google Ads as well as Google’s Brand and Reputation efforts.In 2022, Lisa was named to the inaugural Forbes Future Of Work 50, honoring leaders whose impact, reach and creativity has the potential to affect millions of workers. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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