EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 7 MIN
AI Co-Founders: LinkedIn & Lenny's Data Reveal the New Career Divide
from Voice_Stream Demo Podcast · host Stan Berteloot
In this episode, we dive into two groundbreaking datasets that reveal a significant shift in the career landscape. The first dataset from LinkedIn tracks millions of career moves over 2.5 years, highlighting a surge in roles like founders, AI engineers, and independent advisors. The title "Founder" has seen a 60% increase year over year, signaling a mass move away from traditional career paths toward innovation and agency. The second dataset, from Lenny Rachitsky and Noam Segal, surveys 1,750 tech workers on AI adoption. It shows that founders are reaping the most benefits from AI, using it not just for productivity but as a strategic partner in decision-making and ideation. This reflects a broader trend where AI is not just a tool but a co-founder, transforming people into "Creator Capitalists" who leverage AI to build custom solutions and compound their intellectual capital. Together, these datasets underscore a career divide between those who use AI for execution and those who use it to create and innovate. The data suggests that the future belongs to those who treat AI as a co-founder, turning their unique insights and experiences into a competitive advantage. www.nytromarketing.com www.nytromarketing.com 📚 Sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secret-success-2026-hiding-plain-sight-linkedin-lenny-christopher-lwaec/
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In this episode, we dive into two groundbreaking datasets that reveal a significant shift in the career landscape. The first dataset from LinkedIn tracks millions of career moves over 2.5 years, highlighting a surge in roles like founders, AI engineers, and independent advisors. The title "Founder" has seen a 60% increase year over year, signaling a mass move away from traditional career paths toward innovation and agency. The second dataset, from Lenny Rachitsky and Noam Segal, surveys 1,750 tech workers on AI adoption. It shows that founders are reaping the most benefits from AI, using it not just for productivity but as a strategic partner in decision-making and ideation. This reflects a broader trend where AI is not just a tool but a co-founder, transforming people into "Creator Capitalists" who leverage AI to build custom solutions and compound their intellectual capital. Together, these datasets underscore a career divide between those who use AI for execution and those who use it to create and innovate. The data suggests that the future belongs to those who treat AI as a co-founder, turning their unique insights and experiences into a competitive advantage. www.nytromarketing.com www.nytromarketing.com 📚 Sources: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/secret-success-2026-hiding-plain-sight-linkedin-lenny-christopher-lwaec/
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