It’s time to give back.
For the past 35 years, I’ve been an entrepreneur, building tech startups from $0 to $200M—including two IPOs, a few failures, and a journey that’s taken me to over 30 countries.
Looking back, one thing stands out across every success and setback: culture. The strongest companies had it. The weaker ones didn’t.
And culture always started at the top—with an executive team that valued more than just credentials. No matter how impressive a resume was, I would only hire someone if they had superior human skills—the kind AI can’t replicate:
The people with these skills thrived. Those without them, didn’t.
Now, I’m focused on helping others develop these mandatory human skills—whether you're a student, a job seeker, a young professional, or a company building your future workforce.
Because in the AI age, it’s not just about keeping up. It’s about standing out.
As AI rapidly transforms the workplace, one human advantage stands strong: soft skills. A USA Today report reveals that empathy, communication, and relationship-building are qualities AI still can’t replicate. Experts like HR strategist Madeline Mann emphasize that while technical skills get interviews, it's soft skills that land jobs and promotions—making humanity the most future-proof asset.
Softer skills such as creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration “are going to be critically important” - Matt Candy, managing partner for generative AI at IBM Consulting
"Soft skills—including empathy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication—are becoming increasingly vital for professional success. These uniquely human abilities remain beyond the capabilities of AI … cultivating these irreplaceable traits is essential for thriving in the age of automation.
—The Economic Times
"Soft skills will be even more important … The so-called 'soft skills' of creative thinking and resilience, flexibility and agility are also rising in importance, along with curiosity and lifelong learning."
—World Economic Forum
“AI has no childhood, no heart… it is incapable of expressing true compassion or understanding human connection. We do—and that is our superpower.”
– Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce
“Soft skills - including empathy, emotional inteligence and effective communication - are becoming increasingly vital for professional success. These uniquely human abilities remain beyond the capabilities of AI" - Harvard Business Review
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