Future of Jobs, European Dynamism, Solo Founders and Doing Hard Things

Signal > Noise

Good morning

In today's edition, among other things:

• Future of Jobs

• American vs European Startup Dynamism

• The Bootstrapped Solo Founder

• A Guide to AI Prototyping

• 2025 Predictions

• Boardroom Reporting

• Do Hard Things

Onwards!

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Future of Jobs

The World Economic Forum is out with the 2025 Future of Jobs report. Here’s what you need to know:

The global labor market is facing massive transformation through 2030, driven by AI, economic uncertainty, and demographic shifts.

By the numbers:

• 22% of today's jobs will be transformed by 2030

• 170 million new jobs will be created

• 92 million current jobs will be displaced

• Net growth: 78 million jobs (7% increase)

Key trends driving change:

Digital acceleration

• 60% of employers say broadening digital access will transform their business

• 86% expect AI and information processing advances to be transformative

• 58% anticipate major impacts from robotics and automation

Economic pressures

• Half of employers cite rising cost of living as a major business transformer

• 42% expect general economic slowdown to reshape operations

• 1.6 million jobs globally could be displaced by slower growth

Climate action

• 47% say climate mitigation will transform their business

• 41% expect to adapt operations for climate change

• Creating demand for renewable energy and environmental engineering roles

Fastest-growing jobs:

• Tech roles: Big Data, Fintech, AI/ML specialists

• Green jobs: EV specialists, environmental engineers

• Care economy: Nursing, social work, counseling

• Education: Higher ed and secondary teachers

Declining roles:

• Clerical workers

• Bank tellers

• Data entry clerks

• Postal service workers

• Administrative assistants

Skills outlook:

• 39% of current skill sets will be outdated by 2030

• Top growing skills:

  • AI and big data

  • Cybersecurity

  • Tech literacy

  • Creative thinking

  • Resilience and adaptability

The AI factor:

• 50% of employers plan to reorient their business for AI (which I find surprisingly low)

• 66% will hire AI-specific talent

• 40% expect to reduce workforce due to AI automation (which I also find surprisingly low)

It’s going to be so interesting to watch.

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American vs European Startup Dynamism

American companies created "from scratch" in the past 50 years have generated 70 times more market value than their European counterparts. This isn't just a statistical anomaly – it's evidence that is embedded in the culture of building new ventures and “branded” rightfully as American dynamism.

What Is American Dynamism?

American dynamism represents more than just startup creation – it's a system of innovation and new venture risk taking that combines: