Ethan Mollick
WSB Exclusive Speaker
Innovation Expert and Artificial Intelligence Thought Leader; Professor of Entrepreneurship, The Wharton School

Spark excitement and take the driver's seat in shaping the future with Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he unravels the complexities of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. With his curiosity-driven approach to AI and innovation, Ethan challenges conventional thinking and encourages audiences to embrace these technologies' transformative potential to reach new possibilities.
With the explosive disruption that artificial intelligence has unleashed, Ethan Mollick has emerged as a thought leader at the forefront of the AI revolution. Ever-curious, Ethan sparks excitement and inspires audiences as he delves into the limitless possibilities of AI. With enthusiasm and an optimistic outlook, Mollick advocates embracing AI while acknowledging the associated risks and consequences. Rather than questioning its use, he challenges that we're already past the point of no return in how AI has transformed our lives - and it's now up to us to explore how we can purposefully harness AI's power.
Ethan is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he studies and teaches AI’s effects on work, entrepreneurship, and education. He also co-founded and leads the Generative AI Labs at Wharton, and his research on the work impacts of AI is highly cited. His book, Co-Intelligence, was a New York Times and international best-seller, and his next book, Co-Existence, will be published in October 2026. He has been named MBA Professor of the Year and one of TIME magazine's most influential people in AI.
In addition to his academic work, Ethan advises CEOs, government officials, and boards about AI adoption. He is the creator of the One Useful Thing newsletter, with over 450k subscribers, and shares his insights daily with his over 350k X followers and 400,000 followers on LinkedIn.
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From Disruption to Opportunity: Embracing the AI Revolution
In this thought-provoking speech, join Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick as he dives into the highly discussed, transformative realm of AI. Discover how AI, including chatbot technologies like ChatGPT, has disrupted our work and our entire way of life, leaving an indelible mark on society. Rather than fight the current we're already in, Ethan shifts the conversation towards a more pivotal question: How can we thoughtfully and consciously embrace AI to propel innovation and shape our future?
With dynamic and interactive elements integrated into his speech, Ethan sparks curiosity. He takes audiences on an exploration of the boundless opportunities and incredible possibilities in this era of AI revolution.
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Ethan Mollick had the audience laughing, engaged, and eager to participate throughout the session. His ability to combine practical AI insights, live demonstrations, and relatable audience Q&A created an experience that felt both highly informative and immediately applicable.
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Meet the AI Expert Advising the White House, JPMorgan, Google and the Rest of Corporate America
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Works by Ethan Mollick
Ethan Mollick
Co-Existence: The Next Phase of AI
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Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI
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