Are Universities Preparing Students for Success? The Future of Education, AI, and Careers

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Tech Panel, we sit down with Hari Sharma, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Skillaroo, to explore the challenges of higher education, job readiness, and the role of technology in shaping the workforce of the future.Hari shares his journey from international student to entrepreneur, highlighting the flaws in university education, the rise of AI in accounting, and how technology is reshaping job opportunities. With 47% of graduates struggling to find industry jobs, Skillaroo is tackling the gap head-on, using automation, real-world training, and mentorship to help students become value-adding professionals.🎙️ Key Topics Covered:✅ From student to start-up: Why Hari built Skillaroo to fix a broken system✅ The skills gap crisis: Are universities failing students?✅ AI & automation in accounting: Will graduate jobs still exist in 10 years?✅ Tech in career development: How automation is making job training smarter✅ The future of entrepreneurship: Is tech making it too easy to start a business?💡 Controversial Takes & Hard Truths:🔥 "Diplomas are better than degrees."🔥 "Higher education is a money grab."🔥 "AI will eliminate junior accounting jobs—who’s getting the cut?"If you’re a student, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode is a must-watch for understanding how technology is reshaping careers, business, and the future of work.Support the showThank you for listening to The Business Game, where real founders break down the real levels of business.Whether you're building at Level 1 ($0–$1M) or scaling through Level 6 and beyond, this show is designed to help you understand exactly where you are, and what it takes to level up.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, follow and leave a review. It helps more founders find the roadmap.For full episodes, level breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.Want to identify your level or learn more about The Business Game framework?Visit www.thebusinessgamegroup.comIt's time to Level Up!We’ll see you at the next level.