In this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe welcomes Aditi Javeri Gokhale—MIT-educated executive, former Chief Strategy Officer and President of Retail Investments at Northwestern Mutual, and a 2022 Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree. With a career spanning Fortune 100 leadership, digital transformation, and AI-driven innovation, Aditi offers a rare dual perspective as both a business strategist and a parent navigating the evolving educational landscape.

Aditi reflects on her rise from Mumbai to MIT to the C-suite, sharing how embracing complexity—not conformity—fueled her leadership journey. She unpacks the systemic challenges legacy corporations face, the bold mindset required to drive transformation, and the critical role AI will play in wealth management, education, and beyond. As a parent, she provides invaluable insight into preparing the next generation for a future filled with unknowns—where critical thinking, adaptability, and communication matter far more than memorization.

This conversation dives into how legacy systems can be redesigned for agility and innovation, the expanding influence of AI in finance, education, and executive decision-making, and how to prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist. Aditi also challenges outdated corporate and educational playbooks, offering an executive’s lens on parenting and redefining what success truly means in today’s dynamic world.

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