The rise of Artificial Intelligence is undeniably reshaping the job market, and it’s natural to feel a sense of anxiety about what that means for your future. You’ve likely seen countless headlines predicting job displacement and the automation of various tasks. However, as Scott Galloway and his team at Prof G Media point out in a recent email, dwelling on “Will AI replace me?” is “exhausting, depressing, and counterproductive.”
Instead, a more empowering question to ask is: “What would make me irreplaceable?”
At LaunchPath, we believe this shift in perspective is crucial for new and soon-to-be college graduates like yourselves. The key to thriving in an AI-driven world isn’t about becoming a prompt engineering expert, but rather, as Galloway emphasizes, “doubling down on the things humans do especially well – the skills that don’t scale, that require curation, curiosity, and connectivity.”
Let’s break them down into three pillars, drawing on Galloway’s insightful observations – and see how LaunchPath can help equip you with these essential, human-centric skills.
- Curation: Navigating the Deluge of Information
We live in a world overflowing with information, and as Galloway aptly states, “AI made the marginal cost of creation zero.” With nearly 75% of new webpages in 2025 containing AI-generated content the challenge isn’t finding information, but finding valuable information.
Galloway highlights that “Taste – the ability to identify what is worth paying attention to and what isn’t – is becoming increasingly important.” This isn’t just about media; it’s about adding value across any industry. Think about a top real estate agent who shows “the right listings,” not just more listings, or a consultant who surfaces “select insights that actually change minds.”
How LaunchPath Helps You Become a Master Curator
- Critical Thinking & Analysis: Our career pathing assessments and interview preparation help you develop the ability to discern relevant information, ask probing questions, and synthesize complex data – skills vital for effective curation.
- Problem-Solving Frameworks: We equip you with frameworks to analyze challenges and identify the most impactful solutions, mirroring the consultant who “surfaces the select insights.”
- Strategic Communication: Learning to tailor your message and emphasize key benefits (as a strong sales rep does) is a form of curation. We help you refine your communication to be concise, impactful, and relevant to your audience.
- Building Your “Wow” Test: As Galloway’s research lead applies the “wow” test to data, we encourage you to develop your own internal filter for what truly stands out and adds value in your work.
- Curiosity: The Engine of Innovation
To curate effectively, you need a rich “library to draw from,” and that library is built through curiosity. Galloway defines curiosity as “the willingness to explore outside your lane, to chase ideas that don’t have an immediate, or obvious, payoff.”
He cites numerous examples, from Steve Jobs bridging technology and design, to Julia Child’s intelligence work applied to sharpening her culinary precision. The common thread is the ability to connect seemingly disparate ideas, often leading to groundbreaking innovation. “Those loose, lateral, original connections are still uniquely ours, and uniquely valuable,” Galloway observes. AI can sort and summarize, but it can’t experience the real world and make those intuitive leaps.
How LaunchPath Cultivates Your Curiosity
- Career Exploration Beyond the Obvious: Our assessments and interviews are designed to uncover your unique interests and strengths, even those that might not align with traditional career paths. We encourage you to “read across disciplines” in your career exploration.
- Embracing the “WTF was that?” moments: We encourage you to pay attention to those moments of confusion or intrigue in your learning and everyday life. As Derek Thompson, journalist and author, suggests (as highlighted by Galloway), these “fragments are usually part of a bigger puzzle.”
- Developing a Growth Mindset: We foster a mindset that values continuous learning and exploring new ideas, understanding that the most significant breakthroughs often emerge from unexpected places.
- The Value of “Unproductive” Learning: Just as Galloway himself found a differentiator in studying Classics, we encourage you to pursue passions that might not have an immediate career payoff but broaden your perspective and develop transferable skills.
3) Connectivity: The Indispensable Human Element
While AI can analyze and even generate content, “What it can’t do is care,” states Galloway. “It doesn’t build trust, show emotional investment, or make someone say ‘I want that person in the room.’” In a world optimized for competence, “connection is the real premium.”
Connectivity means showing up with “warmth, curiosity, and follow-through,” building genuine relationships, and making others feel smarter or more confident when they work with you. Galloway notes that “That trust is hard to earn and impossible to automate.” This is why he often advocates for in-person work, especially for young employees.
The statistics he presents underscore the power of networks: “85% of jobs are filled through networking” and “70% of roles are never publicly posted.” With AI making it easier for job seekers to send out a deluge of applications, leading to overwhelmed HR departments, “Now, more than ever, you need referrals. And for referrals, you need friends.”
How LaunchPath Boosts Your Connectivity
- Networking Mastery: This is a cornerstone of our program. We teach you practical, actionable strategies for building genuine connections, attending networking events, and leveraging your existing relationships. We emphasize quality over quantity.
- Interview Skill Development: Beyond answering questions, we help you master the art of building rapport and showcasing your personality – becoming the “personality hire” Galloway mentions.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: We focus on developing your ability to listen actively, communicate clearly, and collaborate effectively – all essential for fostering trust and strong working relationships.
- The Power of Referrals: We help you understand how to cultivate relationships that can lead to valuable referrals, recognizing that in today’s job market, a personal connection can be the critical differentiator.
Your Future, Your Making
“Transparently, I don’t know. Nobody does, if they’re being honest,” says Galloway about whether AI will replace jobs. However, he offers a crucial perspective: “AI isn’t going to take your job; someone using AI will.”
The emphasis, he clarifies, is on “someone.”
This is about people. The skills of curating meaning, following curiosity to insight, and building relationships are “timeless skills that show up throughout the history of human invention and adaptation.
At LaunchPath, our mission is to empower you to develop these uniquely human capabilities. Don’t fall into the trap of “doomscrolling.” Instead, embrace Scott Galloway’s powerful mantra: “The best way to predict the future is to make it.” Let’s work together to make your future a success.