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Goodbye Mediocre Expert: How AI Redefines Expertise
September 10, 2025
Tom
4 min read
AI raises the bar: juniors turn into experts, experts into champions, and high-skill roles face constant reskilling. A €2,250 invoice taught me that average expertise is over — and why the future belongs to true specialists.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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