AI entrepreneur Manas Pathak urges a major rethink in workforce training, emphasizing entrepreneurial mindsets and coder-style thinking for future job relevance.
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| Tech leader Manas Pathak calls for embedding coding-style thinking and entrepreneurial vision into global education to prepare a resilient, future-proof workforce. Image: EarthEn Energy |
PHOENIX, USA — August 7, 2025:
AI entrepreneur and former Intel executive Manas Pathak has called for a paradigm shift in how the global workforce is trained, arguing that an entrepreneurial mindset and coder-like thinking are essential for thriving in the AI-driven future.
Now the founder of two AI-powered startups—EarthEn Energy and Grid8—Pathak believes the next generation must be prepared to navigate a world where job security is no longer guaranteed, and innovation is the new currency.
“The future will not be linear, and no job is future-proof,” said Pathak. “What is future-proof is the ability to spot opportunities and build solutions.”
According to Pathak, success will increasingly depend on the fusion of initiative, structured problem-solving, and technical literacy. The once-clear divide between "thinkers" and "builders" has blurred, and today’s professionals must be both.
“It’s not just about writing lines of code,” he added. “It’s about developing a mindset that’s analytical, logical, and driven by solving real problems.”
This approach, Pathak explained, is at the heart of coding—and its broader value lies not in the code itself, but in the way it trains people to structure their thinking. He believes this cognitive framework should be embedded across all sectors, not just tech.
As someone who transitioned from corporate life into entrepreneurship and AI innovation, Pathak sees a gap in how institutions prepare people for disruption.
“We don’t know exactly what the future looks like,” he said, “but we do know it will favor those who can identify needs and take action—those who think like entrepreneurs and coders.”
Pathak is urging schools, universities, and corporations to go beyond teaching tools and certifications. Instead, he advocates for cultivating foundational skills that allow individuals to adapt, innovate, and lead in uncertainty.
His remarks arrive at a time when AI and automation are transforming entire industries, and traditional career paths are being upended. As employers worldwide seek adaptable talent, Pathak's message resonates across borders: education must evolve from passive knowledge transfer to active solution-building.
In a world where creativity, logic, and action are paramount, thinking like a coder—and acting like an entrepreneur—may be the ultimate future skillset.