The New-Collar Economy with Michael DeJesus | 75 South Devs

The New-Collar Economy: Work, Skills, and Opportunity in the Age of AI with Michael A. DeJesus III, Ph.D., Principal Advisor & Founder, MDJ Advisory Artificial intelligence is changing more than the tools we use. It is reshaping how work is defined, which skills create value, and what employers expect from people across technical and nontechnical roles. Michael will explore the emerging new-collar economy, where technical capability increasingly intersects with judgment, adaptability, communication, and the ability to work effectively alongside AI. He'll cover the human side of this transition: the growing pressure to adopt AI, the trust gap surrounding its use, and what it all means for technologists navigating careers, entrepreneurship, and a changing labor market. The question isn't whether AI will replace jobs. It's what kind of worker will thrive as AI changes the nature of work itself. About 75 South Devs 75 South Devs connects the tech community in South Metro Atlanta: developers, designers, founders, career changers, and small business owners. We save real time for introductions, so you'll leave knowing more people who build here. Doors open at 6:30 for food and networking. The talk and Q&A follow, and we wrap up by 8:30. Please register, even if you decide last minute. It tells us how much food to order. Everyone is welcome, whether you're brand new to tech or have years in. Sponsored by Synergy Photo & Video and Stillriver Solutions.