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Shift AI Podcast

Managing a Transformation in the Workplace | with Charlie Fink (Forbes Columnist)

Feb 16, 2023
49:20

In this episode of Shift AI, we cover: 

  • Charlie’s career before starting writing for Forbes

  • His early experience as a digital pioneer and AOL executive.

  • His parents influence on his thinking and approach to his career.

  • Specifics about the book Metaverse and thoughts about the frenzy around the term “Metaverse” and Facebook’s change to the name Meta.

  • Second Life, VR Chat and how creator economies drive Metaverse platforms

  • Discusses Meta’s hardware ecosystem and the way they are contributing to the overall adoption of VR

  • The factors that lead to VR adoption and the promise of an integrated and interactive Metaverse.

  • Training and simulation VR and the growth of assisted reality applications in the enterprise with frontline workers

  • The implications of working remotely vs being present in the office to connect with colleagues and leadership.

  • Consumer VR vs Enterprise VR

  • Advice to college students about how to manage the transformation in the workplace and how they should adapt to this changing work environment.

  • Will mentorship survive in a future remote or hybrid workplace.

  • How will AI and Chat GPT alter the way that Charlie does his writing job at Forbes

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