https://unreasonablegroup.com/initiatives/unreasonable-future/#faq
We want to align the promise of leading edge technologies with the future of inclusive work and social equity. We see ourselves as more than an “accelerator” — our goal is to build a movement that helps people everywhere participate in the jobs of tomorrow. Working with a carefully selected portfolio of growth-stage entrepreneurs shaping the future of work and others preparing the next generation for work, we want to ensure that onramps for underserved youth and lifelong learners are built into the “new economy.” Co-founded with Accenture, Pearson, and Fossil Foundation, Unreasonable FUTURE is building an ecosystem that will ultimately include more than 40 of the world’s most impactful high-growth ventures leveraging key technologies (i.e. robotics, machine learning, 3D fabrication, blockchain, AI…etc) to solve societal challenges alongside hundreds of mentors, experts, and investors.
What we know is that inaction by business and society at large will exacerbate talent shortages, mass unemployment, and growing inequality. Though others may shy away from these challenges, and although the answers are unclear, we remain resolute in the need to investigate and explore the opportunities inherent in them. If the civic, private, and public sectors can collaborate to proactively face the transformations brought by a digital era, we have the potential of solving one of the grand challenges of our time.
We are the first to admit the challenge is a complex and intimidating. Latest research from the “Future of Jobs” report published by the World Economic Forum forecasts that by 2025, more than half of all current workplace tasks will be performed by machines, as opposed to 29% today. Though this may be nerve-wracking for many, the report estimates that while 75 million will be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines, 133 million new roles may emerge that are more adapted to the new division of labor between humans, machines and algorithms. The latter is the intersection we are choosing to focus on. We are working with entrepreneurs wielding breakthrough technologies to better understand what the future of work, learning, skills training, and education needs to look like to ensure that all of us, everywhere, can participate in tomorrow’s workforce.
“Unreasonable FUTURE is bringing together a hand-selected portfolio of entrepreneurs to make sure the future workplace benefits everyone,” Daniel Epstein, founder and CEO of Unreasonable Group said. “This initiative proactively addresses the unintended consequences of AI, machine learning, up-skilling and the entire digital transformation that is emerging. We’re proud to collaborate with Fossil Foundation, Pearson, and Accenture to solve these grand challenges, while scaling the companies that are best positioned to shape a more inclusive future for all.” A few of the ventures include: ● Aspect Biosystems, a company that creates functional human tissues on demand via 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering; ● Kalibrr, a recruitment company that leverages AI to create Southeast Asia's fastest growing talent platform, connecting more than 2.1 million young professionals to thousands of opportunities to date; and ● Xpertsea, a company transforming how the global aquaculture industry farms seafood by combining AI, computer vision, and machine learning. Participation in this program will enable the 15 ventures to help future generations thrive in the new economy. Approximately half the portfolio is comprised of companies using advanced technologies that are reshaping the jobs of tomorrow. The other half of the portfolio is focused on innovative platforms that support the future of learning, new-skilling, and education to ensure everyone is prepared to step into these jobs. By joining forces, these ventures – along with support from other program participants – are dedicating themselves to co-designing workplaces that leave no one behind. A full list of ventures can be found her
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