Redefining Career Readiness: Dan Benveniste on AI, Skills, and the Future of Work | Ep 1134

In this episode of The Digital Executive , host Brian Thomas sits down with Dan Benveniste , founder and CEO of SkillWaze and serial entrepreneur with over $150M in successful exits . Dan shares how his latest ventures— SkillWaze and AlumniBridge —are reshaping how we prepare the next generation for the workforce. From his early startup success to pioneering AI-powered “learn and earn” platforms, Dan reveals how he’s tackling the global skills gap by helping employers identify, train, and verify real-world talent—not just degrees. He discusses why traditional education is due for disruption, how SkillWaze guarantees career readiness through verified skills data , and why he believes in “ succeeding slowly ” over the old “fail fast” mantra. Whether you’re a founder, HR leader, or educator, this episode offers a powerful look into how AI and human-centered design are converging to redefine the future of hiring and education. If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .