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Sal Khan, Khan Academy: Why He Chose to Disrupt Himself With AI

  • First published on agosto 18, 2026

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Sal Khan, Khan Academy: Why He Chose to Disrupt Himself With AI
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How will AI impact the business I have spent years building?

When Sal Khan, CEO and founder of Khan Academy, was confronted with this question in 2023, he didn’t wait for someone to answer, he learned quickly and built the outcome he wanted. The result was a personalized learning model that enhanced education for 200 million users across the world.

Join host Jimmy Allen of Bain & Company and Sal as they discuss how to embrace the discomfort of navigating disruption, the importance of relearning how to learn, and how CEOs can use AI to strengthen their competitive positions.

Sal also reveals the promise he made to his team - if they’re creating AI that can automate their roles, they won’t be replaced, they will be promoted. How can leaders find new ways to drive productivity amid the uncertainty surrounding AI?

This is a conversation about turning disruption into new opportunities, how curiosity can help us navigate the unknown, and how leaders can leverage AI to set their businesses apart.

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