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David Blake is a leading expert on the intersection of AI, skill development, and the future of work. As the CEO of Degreed, he pioneered a platform used by 40% of Fortune 200 companies to bridge critical skills gaps. A co-author of The Expertise Economy, Blake is a prominent advocate for competency-based hiring and adaptive skill enhancement strategies. He serves as a Senior Advisor to McKinsey and has co-founded ventures like BookClub and Zinch. Recognized as a Top EdTech Entrepreneur by the Stanford d.School EdTech Lab, Blake provides strategic advisement to help global organizations future-proof their workforces through continuous, adaptive learning.