Marketplace All-in-One Fiverr CEO explains why everyone needs to upskill with AI
May 6, 2025
Micha Kaufman, CEO of Fiverr, sheds light on the urgent need for upskilling in the age of AI. He discusses how AI could affect various jobs, emphasizing that everyone needs to adapt—from programmers to customer support reps. Kaufman advocates for creativity and judgment as key human skills that will remain valuable. He also shares insights on how AI is reshaping freelancing, highlighting tools that enhance artistry while encouraging ongoing skill development to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving job market.
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AI Impacts Every Profession
- AI will impact every profession, including programmers, designers, lawyers, and salespeople.
- Human judgment, taste, and creativity remain irreplaceable by AI technology.
Use AI To Gain Advantage
- Stop manually doing mundane tasks that AI can automate to stay relevant.
- Learn to use AI tools in ways others don’t for a competitive advantage.
Technology Creates New Jobs
- Though there may be short-term layoffs, technology creates many new job types.
- Most jobs today didn't exist 50 years ago, so new roles will arise with AI.