12 Outlooks for the Future: 2026+
From talent arbitrage and "proof of craft" to hardware moats, ambient listening, homegrown software, and the end of waste - what should we expect to see in the coming year? What are the implications?
12 Outlooks for the Future: 2026+ From talent arbitrage and "proof of craft" to hardware moats, ambient listening, homegrown software, and the end of waste - what should we expect to see in the coming year? What are the implications? Scott Belsky Dec 28, 2025 116 1 16 Share What should we expect to see in the coming year-ish? Massive amounts of talent arbitrage. There is much fear and discussion about job loss as a result of AI, but the (often young and fearless) AI-native talent that is most aggressively engaging with new tech has a fascinating advantage in the current workforce. People with
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