2026 Predictions with Scott Belsky

About this episode

Scott Belsky shares his predictions for 2026 and discusses the impact of AI on creativity and technology.

To start the year off right, Alex Michael sits down with Scott Belsky, founder of Behance, seed investor, and now partner at A24 and founder of A24 Labs, to walk through his predictions for 2026. Scott, who previously led product strategy and design at Adobe, has spent his career at the intersection of creative work and emerging technology. In the episode, the pair explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity, media, and the broader technology landscape, including shifts in hardware and operating systems, the changing value of data, the rise of AI‑native talent, and how “proof of craft” is becoming increasingly important in a world of abundant content. He also revisits his 2025 predictions and how the creative and media industries are standing up to rapid technological change. Whether you follow technology or entertainment, this conversation offers a grounded look at the forces shaping the next chapter of creativity and innovation. -  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for information purposes only. The opinions and views expressed in this material are solely the participant’s personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of LionTree or its…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Michael

Guest: Scott Belsky

Topics covered

• 2026 predictions
• artificial intelligence
• creativity
• media
• technology
• data value
• AI-native talent

Keywords

• predictions
• artificial intelligence
• creativity
• media
• technology
• data
• innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Behance, A24, A24 Labs, Adobe

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