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Kevin O'Leary says the companies he backs are ditching consultants and going straight to AI
Kevin O'Leary of "Shark Tank" fame said the companies he backs are already using AI instead traditional consulting.
TL;DR
- Kevin O'Leary believes AI can perform much of the work currently done by consultants.
- Companies he backs are already using AI for tasks like distribution strategy, bypassing traditional consultants.
- This shift to AI for consulting-like tasks has accelerated rapidly in the last two years.
- Consulting firms are adapting by developing their own AI tools and offering AI-related services.
- O'Leary views extended careers in consulting as a potential red flag for leadership roles.
- He suggests a short stint in consulting can be valuable for career exploration, but long-term engagement may lead to mediocrity.