Will an AI Bot Take my Job? Interviewing an AI and Innovation Speaker
Wed Jan 28 2026
In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, CEO William Hold talks with Dan Chuparkoff, AI expert, innovation educator, and former product leader at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian. Dan shares his compelling journey—from discovering disruptive technology as a teenager in an architecture firm to spending 25 years guiding teams through massive shifts in how work gets done.
He discusses how early exposure to breakthrough tools shaped his understanding of digital transformation, why AI is accelerating faster than any previous change in workplace technology, and how professionals can adapt without fear. Dan explains the real impact of AI on today’s workforce—why it takes away repetitive tasks rather than entire jobs, how it turns “word managers” into problem solvers, and why human skills like empathy, creativity, and judgment remain more valuable than ever. This conversation is full of insights into the future of work, collaboration, and the growing importance of authentic human connection in an AI‑saturated world.
Key Topics Covered:
✅ Dan’s early journey from architecture intern to software developer
✅ Lessons learned from leading teams at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian
✅ How AI evolved from autocomplete to powerful generative assistants
✅ Why AI won’t replace most jobs—but will reshape daily tasks
✅ Improving productivity with AI: meetings, email, communication, and strategy
✅ The “analog renaissance” and the rising value of real human interaction
✅ How professionals in risk and insurance can prepare for AI‑driven change
Why Listen:
If you’re an insurance professional, leader, educator, or simply curious about how AI will redefine work, this episode offers practical guidance and a forward‑looking perspective. Dan’s insights will help you understand the opportunities, limitations, and human implications of AI—empowering you to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing industry.
Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
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In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, CEO William Hold talks with Dan Chuparkoff, AI expert, innovation educator, and former product leader at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian. Dan shares his compelling journey—from discovering disruptive technology as a teenager in an architecture firm to spending 25 years guiding teams through massive shifts in how work gets done. He discusses how early exposure to breakthrough tools shaped his understanding of digital transformation, why AI is accelerating faster than any previous change in workplace technology, and how professionals can adapt without fear. Dan explains the real impact of AI on today’s workforce—why it takes away repetitive tasks rather than entire jobs, how it turns “word managers” into problem solvers, and why human skills like empathy, creativity, and judgment remain more valuable than ever. This conversation is full of insights into the future of work, collaboration, and the growing importance of authentic human connection in an AI‑saturated world. Key Topics Covered: ✅ Dan’s early journey from architecture intern to software developer ✅ Lessons learned from leading teams at Google, McKinsey, and Atlassian ✅ How AI evolved from autocomplete to powerful generative assistants ✅ Why AI won’t replace most jobs—but will reshape daily tasks ✅ Improving productivity with AI: meetings, email, communication, and strategy ✅ The “analog renaissance” and the rising value of real human interaction ✅ How professionals in risk and insurance can prepare for AI‑driven change Why Listen: If you’re an insurance professional, leader, educator, or simply curious about how AI will redefine work, this episode offers practical guidance and a forward‑looking perspective. Dan’s insights will help you understand the opportunities, limitations, and human implications of AI—empowering you to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing industry. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.