tech
January 8, 2026
McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of 'learn once, work forever' is over
Calacanis, General Catalyst's Taneja, and McKinsey's Sternfels discussed how AI is reshaping technology and the labor force.
TL;DR
- AI is reshaping technology and investment at a speed and scale unlike any previous revolution.
- AI companies are experiencing unprecedented growth, with some reaching multi-hundred-billion-dollar valuations in a short period.
- Experts predict the emergence of new trillion-dollar companies driven by AI.
- There is a debate among companies regarding AI adoption, with CFOs questioning ROI and CIOs emphasizing the need to avoid disruption.
- AI is transforming the labor force, raising concerns about job displacement.
- Essential human skills in an AI-infused world include sound judgment and creativity.
- Lifelong learning and reskilling are crucial for individuals to remain relevant in the evolving job market.
- McKinsey expects to have as many AI agents as employees by the end of 2026, shifting its workforce composition towards client-facing roles.
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