2 Billion Jobs Displaced by 2030? How to Lead Through the Tech Gap
Fri Jan 30 2026
The world is changing at an exponential rate. By 2030, two billion jobs will be transformed or displaced. Are you prepared to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption, or will you fall into it?
In this "Golden Nuggets" highlight, we’re extracting the high-level leadership blueprint from John Rathje, VP and CIO of Kent State University. John oversees the tech strategy for a top-tier R1 research powerhouse—the same place that birthed the liquid crystal technology in your smartphone.
From writing code on a borrowed computer to leading global tech shifts, John shares why "looking up" is the most important skill an entrepreneur can have in the next decade.
Key Takeaways:
(1) Stop Hunting, Start Solving: Don't build a product and look for a market; find a massive pain point and obsess over it.
(2) Environment is Everything: You are the architect of your team's creativity. Build an "Innovation Hub," not just a workspace.
(3) Human Impact to Code: Technology is built by people, for people. If you lose the human element, you lose your competitive edge.
Listen To The Full Podcast Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vr-_ybTrFI
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The world is changing at an exponential rate. By 2030, two billion jobs will be transformed or displaced. Are you prepared to bridge the gap between innovation and adoption, or will you fall into it? In this "Golden Nuggets" highlight, we’re extracting the high-level leadership blueprint from John Rathje, VP and CIO of Kent State University. John oversees the tech strategy for a top-tier R1 research powerhouse—the same place that birthed the liquid crystal technology in your smartphone. From writing code on a borrowed computer to leading global tech shifts, John shares why "looking up" is the most important skill an entrepreneur can have in the next decade. Key Takeaways: (1) Stop Hunting, Start Solving: Don't build a product and look for a market; find a massive pain point and obsess over it. (2) Environment is Everything: You are the architect of your team's creativity. Build an "Innovation Hub," not just a workspace. (3) Human Impact to Code: Technology is built by people, for people. If you lose the human element, you lose your competitive edge. Listen To The Full Podcast Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vr-_ybTrFI #FutureOfWork #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipTips #TechInnovation #GoldenNuggets #JohnRathje #2030Vision #BusinessGrowth #StartupAdvice