by Katharine McLennan
<p>I’m Katharine Keough McLennan, Stanford MBA Class of 1995 alumna; I am the creator, producer and facilitator for this series in which I have the honour of hosting each episode with a different pair of two Stanford MBA generations—one from my Class of 1995 and the other from the Class of 2025.</p><p><br>Our dialogues explore the profound shifts both of these classes saw in the "Changing of the Eras" :<br><br></p><ul><li>The Class of 1995 graduated at the dawn of the internet, heralding the Information Age emerging from the Industrial Age. Some of our classmates are considered global internet pioneers, and the companies they created are well-known worldwide. Our class is now in our 60s. <br><br></li><li>The Class of 2025 enters the next era as we witness the rise of artificial intelligence. Information is a commodity and no longer describes an "era." They now grapple with a very different world than we did 30 years ago -- not only in technology but also in politics, economics, social connections, environmental challenges, and legal dynamics. They are in their 30s. <br><br></li></ul><p>Together, we unpack the possibilities: Will AI spark a new era of human creativity and connection that I call the <b>Inspiration Age</b>? Or will it deepen disconnection, ushering in an <b>Isolation Age</b>?</p><p><br>This podcast is a "wisdom exchange" across generations, blending the hard-won lessons of my peers in their 60s with the bold vision of leaders in their 30s. Through candid, inspiring, and often humorous conversations, we reflect on aspirations, anxieties, and challenges while envisioning a future shaped by collaboration, ingenuity, and integrity—a call to action for a world where technology serves humanity. <br><br></p><p>For updates and more, visit katharinemclennan.com</p><p><b>Let’s shape the Inspiration Age, together.</b></p>
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April 17, 2025
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