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@IamBenSchmidt

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#AI to help people. Founder of Loopy. Former Founder & CEO of VC startup in ML | successful exit.

Pittsburgh, PA | My startup 👉
Joined August 2018
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@IamBenSchmidt
Ben Schmidt
6 months
This is Loopy, the AI Teacher from my new startup https://t.co/OcABaCGjJL. We make it easy for anyone to learn anything. Create your own mini-course and share it with your friends at https://t.co/AdsxGouAnn Or join our #affiliate program at https://t.co/utSeGUU1Ib
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
Training programs should emphasize transferable skills, digital literacy, and the ability to collaborate with evolving technologies, preparing your workforce not just for today's roles but for the jobs of tomorrow.
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
The accelerating pace of technological change, especially with AI, demands that companies shift towards fostering continuous, adaptable learning.
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
Is your company's training truly effective, or just a checkbox exercise?
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
Many good-paying jobs, known as "opportunity occupations," do not require a bachelor's degree. Companies can leverage tools that identify these roles and visualize how skills from lower-paying jobs can transfer to higher-paying ones, opening up new talent pipelines and promoting
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
Are you overlooking a vast pool of skilled talent because they don't have a four-year degree?
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
An aging demographic in many regions is contributing to worker shortages, particularly for critical roles. Companies can explore innovative strategies, such as supporting refugee resettlement programs, to bolster their labor supply and fill essential job vacancies, ensuring a
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Ben Schmidt
4 months
Facing a shrinking talent pool as your workforce ages? There's a strategic solution.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Companies can explore these "results-driven partnerships" to address skill gaps, ensuring that every dollar spent on training yields demonstrable economic benefits for both the business and its employees. DM me to see how https://t.co/OcABaCGjJL can help.
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loopbot.ai
LoopBot AI transforms your team into experts using small daily training sessions with our AI coach.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Innovative financing models are emerging that tie workforce development funding directly to measurable outcomes, fostering shared accountability.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Imagine if your training budget could generate a direct return on investment, not just an expense.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Companies need to invest in genuine career pathways and skill development that lead to tangible upward mobility, not just lateral moves. DM me to see how https://t.co/OcABaCGjJL can help.
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loopbot.ai
LoopBot AI transforms your team into experts using small daily training sessions with our AI coach.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
New research reveals that recent job changes are less likely to result in better pay, benefits, or advancement opportunities for workers. This "churn without progress" can erode morale and impact retention.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Why are your best employees leaving, even when the job market seems "solid"?
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Investing in this adaptable skill development is paramount. DM me to see how https://t.co/OcABaCGjJL can help.
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loopbot.ai
LoopBot AI transforms your team into experts using small daily training sessions with our AI coach.
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
While AI will automate some tasks, experts suggest it will primarily complement human labor and create entirely new roles. Forward-thinking companies are already planning to retrain workers to use AI tools, transforming existing jobs into more productive forms and fostering new
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Are you preparing for AI to replace your employees, or to empower them?
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Ben Schmidt
5 months
Beyond city lights, a critical workforce challenge is unfolding in America's rural areas. Many rural communities struggle with lower educational attainment, stagnant wages, and declining populations. Targeted programs in STEM and healthcare training are vital to build a skilled
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