Jeff Wald
Author of The End of Jobs and former CEO of WorkMarket, focused on the future of work, automation, and labor-market dynamics with expertise in on-demand labor and workforce policy.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 51min
Jeff Wald: Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Why Personal Responsibility Defines the Future of Work
Jeff Wald, author of The End of Jobs and former CEO of WorkMarket, shares his insights on the fourth industrial revolution driven by AI and automation. He debunks the myth of lifetime employment, revealing that job tenures have significantly shortened. Wald discusses the need for individuals to master either technical skills or uniquely human abilities like creativity to thrive. He emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and addresses rising income inequality and responsibility, urging a reevaluation of unions and education to adapt to changing labor dynamics.
Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 7min
443: The End of Jobs
Jeff Wald, a serial tech entrepreneur and author of "The End of Jobs," explores the shifting landscape of employment. He discusses the decline of traditional 9-5 jobs, explaining the influence of on-demand and remote work. Wald debunks the myth of lifetime job security and examines automation's role in shaping the future labor market. He highlights the importance of understanding historical employment trends to navigate today's gig economy, advocating for structural changes to better support workers in this evolving professional environment.
