When I was a student, the narrative around education was straightforward: study hard, secure a degree from a good college, perhaps attend grad school, and the world would open its doors to you. Whether it was medicine, engineering, law, or business, these paths promised stability and a prosperous career.

Fast-forward to today, and we're on the verge of a seismic shift driven by advancements in AI, humanoid robotics, and super-intelligent autonomous agents. As someone deeply involved in technology investments and having witnessed firsthand the rapid acceleration of innovation—like humanoid robotics company FigureAI, which was just a dream a couple of years ago and is now on the cusp of reshaping entire industries—I often reflect on how the educational paths we once trusted are being dramatically reshaped.

If I were entering college or grad school today, knowing what I know now about the trajectory of technology, I’d think carefully about not only what subjects I study but the skill sets I cultivate.

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