As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the job market is undergoing a period of significant transformation. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has created a skills gap in many industries, prompting businesses to reevaluate the traditional path from education to employment. In this new era, companies are turning to AI and machine learning tools to enhance their operations, which has major implications for workforce development.

On this episode of DisruptED, host Ron J Stefanski talks with Kayvon Touran, CEO and Co-founder of Zal.ai, about the role of AI in workforce development and how companies are approaching learning and development (L&D). They discuss how AI can help with skills measurement and verification, as well as the challenges faced by businesses in aligning organizational goals with individual career aspirations. Additionally, they explore how AI-driven platforms like Zal.ai can revolutionize traditional L&D into more personalized career development tools.

Kayvon Touran is a serial entrepreneur in educational technology who co-founded Zal.ai with Stephen M. Kosslyn and Joseph Rousseau. Previously, Touran worked at Noodle where he demonstrated his ability to merge technology with user-centric solutions. With his latest venture, he aims to use AI to provide employees with a transparent and engaging way to track and advance their career skills.

Through innovative solutions like Zal.ai, businesses have the potential to reshape the future of workforce development by aligning their strategic goals with employee growth and development. By leveraging AI technologies in L&D programs, companies can optimize their operations while also providing employees with a more dynamic and personalized approach to learning and development that will better support their long-term career aspirations