Practical AI The impact of AI on the workforce: A state-level case study
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Oct 9, 2025 Chelsea Linder, the Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, shares her journey from VC to AI economic development. She highlights the launch of Indiana's AI Innovation Network, designed to foster collaboration across urban and rural areas. The conversation delves into the key findings of TechPoint's workforce report, revealing a rising demand for AI skills and generative roles. Chelsea provides insights into the practical measures businesses are taking to adopt AI, emphasizing the need for policies to manage shadow AI use.
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Begin With A Needs Assessment
- Start by mapping community needs and stakeholders before launching AI programs.
- Build networks to let peers share best practices and learn from mistakes.
Make Events Hybrid And Inclusive
- Design hybrid events to serve urban and rural participants across a state.
- Use both in-person and virtual formats to include people on manufacturing floors and in small towns.
Openness Accelerates Learning
- A culture of openness fuels faster community learning and sharing.
- Indiana members largely avoid ego-driven secrecy, which accelerates knowledge transfer.