Silicon Valley Girl Daniel Priestley: How to Get Ahead while Others Get Replaced
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Oct 17, 2025 Daniel Priestley, a UK entrepreneur and author known for founding multi-million dollar businesses, discusses the future of work in the age of AI. He explains how jobs will be automated, urging entrepreneurs to leverage AI for growth. Daniel emphasizes the importance of developing high-value capabilities and personal brands, while offering advice on turning agencies into AI-driven products. He highlights the vast opportunities in various industries needing AI skills and shares actionable strategies for young entrepreneurs to thrive amidst changing job landscapes.
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Wages Face Major Downward Pressure
- AI will likely massively decimate wages in the next five years by automating repetitive, functional jobs.
- Daniel Priestley warns the smartest people in Silicon Valley expect wages to fall and jobs to disappear.
Pull Toward Plural Careers
- Society feels a pull toward plural careers and entrepreneurship as automation handles functional work.
- Daniel Priestley says AI frees people to pursue multiple projects and entrepreneurial roles.
Develop Enterprise Skills Fast
- Learn enterprise skills: spot opportunities, assemble teams, and commercialize quickly.
- Focus on pitching, visioning, rapid testing, cross-discipline thinking, and culture building.