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How will artificial intelligence reshape the future of work—and will it create enough opportunities for the next generation?

Over the next decade, 1.2 billion young people are expected to enter the workforce, but only around 400 million jobs are currently projected to be available. In this episode, host Tanvir Gill explores whether AI could help close that gap—or make the challenge even greater.

Entrepreneur and content creator, Marina Mogilko, explains how workers can build an advantage through AI systems, agents and “vibe coding.”

Mohamed Eissa, IFC Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Venture Capital and Direct Technology Investments, examines how AI could transform businesses and create opportunities across emerging markets.

Sharat Raghavan, Director of Data Science and Research at LinkedIn, shares what their data reveals about changing jobs, rising skills and the future of career progression.

Timestamps

[00:00] Will AI make or take the next billion jobs?

[00:48] What Nairobi's tech community thinks

[02:51] Marina Mogilko on vibe coding and AI as opportunity

[05:06] AI and the future of content creation

[08:00] The top skill for an AI economy

[09:29] Introductions: Sharat Raghavan from LinkedIn and Mohamed Eissa from IFC

[13:04] Human skills and AI entrepreneurship

[14:40] AI opportunities in emerging markets

[16:25] Where jobs are growing

[17:25] AI for development: healthcare in Africa

[18:35] The changing career ladder

[21:44] AI disruption: reality or hype?

[25:27] AI, SMEs and the missing middle

[26:23] How to future-proof a career

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