Introducing: Conversations That Matter

Welcome to Conversations That Matter, an exciting new social impact video series that dives into the most pressing global challenges in the world of work. Join us as we bring together the brightest and most informed minds here on LinkedIn to offer fresh perspectives and explore solutions with our global community. 

Throughout the year, and all over the world, professionals gather at impact-focused conferences and these events spark connections and dialogue, but impact is often limited to those in the room – we want to bring these conversations that matter to everyone on LinkedIn.

What makes a Conversation That Matters?

💬 A conversation anchored in LinkedIn data and insights, providing proof points that validate its importance and need for discussion.

💬 A conversation that focuses in on one of the most pressing issues in the world of work that LinkedIn members across the world are passionate about.

💬 A conversation that can cover multiple viewpoints and allows us to include diverse voices with different opinions to generate debate.

Episode 1: How AI is expanding economic opportunity

Episode 1 features LinkedIn's Hari Srinivasan and Alexandra Bernadotte of Beyond 12 who discuss how AI can help expand access to economic opportunity.

We know that AI is reshaping how we work. 70% of skills needed for jobs will change in the next five years and we have a responsibility to ensure this technology benefits everyone, especially those most at risk of disruption. LinkedIn data already shows that groups like women and younger workers are more likely to be affected by generative AI.

At the same time, AI has the potential to improve education and employment outcomes. How can we ensure this new technology delivers on the promise to expand access to career navigation and college persistence support for low-income students? And how can we uplift nonprofit innovators who are leading the charge to ensure this technology transforms the world of work?

We hope you enjoy episode 1 and would love to hear your thoughts! Join the conversation using the hashtag #ConversationsThatMatter and tag LinkedIn Social Impact.

Beyond 12 is one of 6 leading nonprofit organizations leveraging AI to expand economic opportunity that LinkedIn is excited to support through our forthcoming Future of Work fund. Beyond 12 is a national, tech-enabled nonprofit that helps institutions provide students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in higher education. As an organization led by those who have walked in their students’ shoes, they know firsthand the life-transforming benefits of a college degree. Their proven, personalized approach to coaching meets students where they are, amplifies their power and agency, and guides them through any challenge they may encounter.

Stay tuned for more to come next week on how we're accelerating global efforts to harness AI for social good. We'll also be sharing more #ConversationsThatMatter throughout the year so keep an eye out and join in on the conversation.