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Chair of the Gates Foundation. Founder of Breakthrough Energy. Co-founder of Microsoft. Voracious reader. Avid traveler. Active blogger. Positions: Co-chair at Gates Foundation (2000 - Present), Founder at Breakthrough Energy (2015 - Present), Co-founder at Microsoft (1975 - Present) Skills: No skills available Recent Posts: Just a few decades ago, polio paralyzed 350,000 children each year. Today, that number has dropped by over 99%—a testament to the strength of the global fight for a polio-free future. Our work isn’t finished, but with critical support from partners like Rotary International, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and many other committed nations and organizations, the world can eradicate this preventable disease once and for all. This is me, Paul, and Paul’s beard in 1978. Just a couple of computer nerds with a dream, killer glasses, even better hair—and no idea where any of it would take us. What led to the Microsoft 8080 Basic Interpreter code? A miserable hike. Inspired by the space race, I wrote my own version of Lunar Lander—one of the pioneering text-based computer games. Making my first video game taught me just how unforgiving programming can be: one wrong comma and everything crashes. Think you can land the spacecraft better than I did? Play it yourself and let me know. Microsoft’s quantum researchers have created something remarkable: the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits. This breakthrough paves the way for million-qubit quantum computers that can help solve the world’s most urgent problems, from developing climate-resilient crops to discovering new medical treatments. Congratulations to everyone who helped reach this incredible milestone. When this magazine came out in 1975, Paul ran all the way from a newsstand in Harvard Square to show it to me. The headline promised something we considered the holy grail: a small, powerful computer that cost just as much as a color TV. But what it didn’t have, yet, was software. That’s where we would come in. I was always curious about the world; I wasn’t always the best student. But I was lucky to have brilliant teachers who saw my potential, even when I didn’t see it myself, and pushed me to reach it. From the first time I typed on the Teletype Model 33 terminal, I was hooked. I loved how the computer forced me to think—and left no room for mental sloppiness or laziness. I had to get everything exactly right to make a program work. Look who I found in Dallas—thanks for joining me on my book tour, Mark! Tanzania has seen something remarkable happen within the last decade—child deaths have fallen by a third, and maternal mortality has dropped by 80%. In 2015, the country’s government pledged to improve health outcomes for all its citizens. And since taking office in 2021, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has deepened this commitment. Now, more women are surviving childbirth, more children are thriving into adulthood, and more young people have real hope for their futures. Under President Hassan’s leadership, Tanzania has built new health facilities, expanded essential health and nutrition services, scaled the m-Mama emergency transportation program, and leveraged maternal health data to deliver solutions to those who need them most. Her work demonstrates the impact governments can have when they prioritize the health and well-being of their people—and commit to upholding continual progress. It’s an honor to recognize President Hassan’s leadership with the Global Goalkeepers Award. Her work is more than just impactful—it’s an inspiring reminder of how pairing big ideas with decisive action can create lasting change. And now, Tanzania is poised to enter a new chapter of progress for women and children. As our Goalkeepers report highlights, we can make a difference by implementing solutions like providing complete prenatal vitamins (also known as multiple micronutrient supplements, or MMS) to pregnant women and fortifying staple foods like wheat, oil, and salt. These tools can reduce malnutrition and prevent health issues linked to vitamin deficiencies, like anemia. Gates Foundation remains committed to working with the government of Tanzania to advance even more progress on maternal and child health – and creating the more equitable world that comes with it. My dad played a key role in getting the foundation off the ground, leading with compassion and decency. Writing Source Code gave me the chance to reflect even more on everything he instilled in me. I'm proud to have shared part of his story—and my own—with the people who continue to build on and support what we started together. While writing Source Code, I spent a lot of time reflecting on the early days of building Microsoft—and everything that led up to it. I still remember the day in 1975 when Paul Allen burst into my dorm room, holding a copy of Popular Electronics with the MITS Altair 8800 on the cover. That moment, we realized we could either join the computer revolution or get left behind. It was a turning point—but we could never have imagined what came next. It was incredible to return to Microsoft’s campus today and share that story. 30 years later, I think I still got it. My memoir, Source Code, is officially out today. Looking back through decades of memories to write it was surprisingly eye-opening, meaningful, and also a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy reading it: https://lnkd.in/ghbpvVS8 My new memoir Source Code is the story of my life before Microsoft. Of my earliest successes and failures. And of not fitting in, playing cards, sneaking out, hiking mountains, and forming friendships that changed my life. I hope you enjoy it: https://lnkd.in/gndKsYiB Source Code is the story of my early years—from my childhood best friends, patient parents, and supportive teachers to the first time I ever used a computer. Writing this book helped me better understand and appreciate the people who shaped me and the experiences that laid the foundation for everything to come. I was going for cool and educational; what my classmates felt was closer to awe and disgust: https://lnkd.in/geEG-uEK If you're curious about how AI can drive positive change in business and society, I highly recommend giving this book a read. A lot has changed since the ‘60s. I didn’t become an astronaut. And the world’s idea of what girls can be when they grow up has, thankfully, evolved: https://lnkd.in/gyY9jq-7 My mom was a force—and one of the most generous people I’ve ever known. She dedicated her life to philanthropy and became the first female president of United Way of King County, later serving as board chair of United Way International. I’m proud to donate all the author's proceeds from Source Code to United Way Worldwide in her memory. Nobody knew what to do with the ASR-33 teletype when it first showed up at Lakeside School. But it introduced me to programming and brought me and Paul Allen together. I wouldn’t be where I am today without it: https://lnkd.in/g9Kumv9w I’ll never forget typing this letter to my senior tutor at Harvard. I didn’t plan to drop out permanently—but once I left, I never quite found the time to return: https://lnkd.in/gX9NAuCk Since 2019, the Gates Foundation has been supporting BioNTech SE's work in two critical areas: tuberculosis—the world's leading cause of death from infectious disease—and HIV prevention and treatment. It was inspiring to learn more about their groundbreaking work and its life-saving impact. Thank you for the tour, Dr. Ugur Sahin and Dr. Özlem Türeci. Imagine a world where every child has access to the vaccines and healthcare they need to survive. I go to work each day thinking about how the Gates Foundation can make that vision a reality. During times of crisis—like the devastating wildfires in LA right now—children face unimaginable disruption. But even when their schools close, they deserve to keep learning and maintain some sense of normalcy. I'm inspired by what Khan Academy is doing to make that happen. Effective public health is about more than just the ‘what’—it’s about the ‘how.’ Research by Nadia Akseer and her Exemplars in Global Health colleagues shows that a shared, data-backed approach can lead to lasting health improvements. Mike Maples was an extraordinary human, business leader, and friend. I’m lucky to have known him, and I’m thinking of his family during this difficult time. I thought I knew pretty much everything about Roger Federer’s tennis career, but I learned a ton—especially about his early years—from this retrospective. Filled with never-before-published photographs and personal insights from Roger himself, this book is a great gift for the tennis fan in your life: https://lnkd.in/gNc5sWYH The Carters were among my first and most inspiring role models in global health. Bono’s relentless pursuit of a healthier, more equitable world has transformed lives and communities. Congratulations, my friend. Malnutrition is the greatest health inequity in the world. Nearly two in every three children aren’t getting the nutrients to grow and thrive. But we have the innovations—and even more ideas in the pipeline—needed to make more progress and improve the lives of millions. It’s National Science Fiction Day—as good an excuse as any to recommend great books. Some of my favorite reads of the genre include Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein, and The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson. From harrowing climate disasters to science teachers on spaceships, these books are sure to transport you to another world. As 2024 comes to a close, I’m inspired by the progress the world has made, even on problems that once seemed unsolvable. And I’m grateful for a year of learning from brilliant people, experiencing small joys that keep me curious—like a good book or a great conversation—and, most of all, spending time with my family, including my newest granddaughter.   The challenges ahead are tough, but I’m optimistic that innovation and collaboration will lead to new breakthroughs—and make life better for more people—in 2025 and beyond. The world has lost a great champion in the fight against poverty and disease. President Carter never stopped working for a world where all children can grow up healthy and make the most of their dreams. He was an inspiration to me. I will miss him dearly: https://lnkd.in/gfqwdDHx Knowing where the planet’s carbon emissions come from is the first step toward eliminating them and eventually reaching net zero.​ Recent advances in HIV prevention, especially the breakthroughs in long-acting PrEP, offer powerful new ways to protect people. The next step is to make sure everyone has access to these life-saving interventions. ​ Child mortality rates are still far too high, but the world is moving in the right direction. By better understanding root causes and staying committed to prevention and evidence-based interventions, we can speed up progress and save even more lives. The European Platform for Neurodegenerative Diseases (EPND) has just launched their data hub—a game-changing resource that will accelerate research through collaboration and innovation in the field. Here’s the kind of book I love—one that sparks curiosity and helps you see the world differently. Grady Hillhouse, P.E.’s Engineering in Plain Sight reveals the mysteries of modern-day infrastructure in a fascinating and approachable way: https://lnkd.in/gTTQq84S I’ve said it before: Texas is at the forefront of the clean energy transition. Not only are these groundbreaking companies driving innovation—they’re bringing good jobs to their communities and boosting the American economy: https://lnkd.in/gJKtzg7V The future of fusion is brighter than ever. By harnessing the same process seen inside a star, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ power plants could one day produce extraordinary amounts of clean energy to meet the world’s growing demand. The 2024 #WorldMalariaReport shows that the fight against malaria is getting harder as climate change raises temperatures and expands mosquito habitats. By 2050, over 1.3 billion people in Africa—around 75% of the population—will live in areas where malaria will be more difficult to eradicate than it is today. The good news is that, with transformative tools and increased commitment, we can fight back against malaria and the challenges it brings. Reading Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation made me reconsider the “Think Weeks” I did starting in the ‘90s. If I had grown up with today’s tech and all the distractions that come with it, would I have been able to get as much done? What I like about Haidt’s new book is that it brings up some difficult questions about young people living life online—but it also provides a roadmap for how we can help them change course: https://lnkd.in/gf_-7HRx The holiday season is a great time to dive into a great book, and I always like to share some of my favorites: https://lnkd.in/g5mndHWV This graph tells a story that’s worth sharing: The world has made incredible progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. From a devastating peak to life-saving valleys, this is proof of what global collaboration and access to life-saving tools can achieve: https://b-gat.es/3ZLseDE Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a policymaker, or someone simply trying to understand where the world is heading—you should read The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman. It’s one of the most important books on AI ever written: https://lnkd.in/gwqrhAXp If you are looking for reasons for optimism this winter, “Chasing Hope” by Nick Kristof is a great place to start. One of the highlights of my year was getting to break ground on America’s first next-gen nuclear plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The TerraPower Natrium plant is already helping the local economy grow, and its construction is expected to create 1,600 jobs in the years ahead. A thrilling sign of what’s to come with future projects: https://lnkd.in/giMnKy7N When it comes to clean energy, ambitious goals alone aren’t enough. That’s why the Breakthrough Energy Cleantech Reality Check dives into Europe’s progress in key technologies like renewable hydrogen, shipping, and aviation. By focusing on real outcomes—not just targets—we can see what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story is part personal memoir, part political history—and masterful storytelling all around: https://lnkd.in/gZnSeTnq

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As chairman and CEO of Microsoft, I define my mission and that of my company as empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Positions: Chairman and CEO at Microsoft (2014 - Present), Member Board Of Trustees at University of Chicago (2018 - Present), Board Member at Starbucks (2017 - 2024), Chairman at The Business Council U.S. (2021 - 2023), Board Member at Fred Hutch (2016 - 2022) Skills: No skills available Recent Posts: A fantastic example of AI's impact on agriculture. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gVRkp5HX We’re taking our latest AI research breakthroughs and putting them in the hands of devs everywhere, with Azure AI Foundry Labs. If you thought AI-generated text, images, and video were cool, just imagine entire interactive environments like games! A couple reflections on the quantum computing breakthrough we just announced... Most of us grew up learning there are three main types of matter that matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Today, that changed. After a nearly 20 year pursuit, we’ve created an entirely new state of matter, unlocked by a new class of materials, topoconductors, that enable a fundamental leap in computing. It powers Majorana 1, the first quantum processing unit built on a topological core. We believe this breakthrough will allow us to create a truly meaningful quantum computer not in decades, as some have predicted, but in years. The qubits created with topoconductors are faster, more reliable, and smaller. They are 1/100th of a millimeter, meaning we now have a clear path to a million-qubit processor. Imagine a chip that can fit in the palm of your hand yet is capable of solving problems that even all the computers on Earth today combined could not! Sometimes researchers have to work on things for decades to make progress possible. It takes patience and persistence to have big impact in the world. And I am glad we get the opportunity to do just that at Microsoft. This is our focus: When productivity rises, economies grow faster, benefiting every sector and every corner of the globe. It’s not about hyping tech; it’s about building technology that truly serves the world. Read more about our discovery, and why it matters, here: https://aka.ms/AAu76rr Our new partnership with WSP will accelerate digital and AI transformation across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Great to see so many customers and partners unlocking the full ROI of AI. GitHub Copilot is all-in on agents. Check out Agent Mode, and a first look at our Autonomous SWE agent. o3-mini is here and ships today on Azure AI Foundry and GitHub Copilot and Models... can't wait to see what you build! Jevons paradox strikes again! As AI gets more efficient and accessible, we will see its use skyrocket, turning it into a commodity we just can't get enough of. For me, cricket is maybe the only thing that could possibly come close to watching the Excel World Champ on ESPN! https://lnkd.in/gvdZV5JM “Tokens per watt per dollar"—the sweet spot where energy, compute power, and intelligence meet—will be a game-changing formula for driving GDP growth. Great to chat about this with Nicholas Thompson today. Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President Vance on your historic inauguration. We look forward to partnering with you and your administration to harness the power of technology for growth and help drive America's competitiveness and leadership around the world. Today in Nature Magazine: Our MatterGen model represents a paradigm shift in materials design, applying generative AI to create new compounds with specific properties with unprecedented precision. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gURKjUce Announcing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. Making AI more accessible to every employee in every business. Learn more here: aka.ms/CopilotChat The foundation models we'll build with Mayo Clinic promise to help transform how radiologists do their work, using multimodal AI to help them analyze X-rays faster and more accurately. There is no more waitlist for GitHub Copilot Workspace—the most advanced agentic editor. Start building with agents today. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g9WCJZDd Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating fires in California. In collaboration with Planet Labs, we leveraged our damage assessment AI models on high-resolution SkySat satellite imagery provided by Planet. This collaboration enabled us to map affected areas and generate critical insights to aid recovery efforts. These maps have been shared with organizations on the ground to assist in damage assessments and response planning. Key Findings from Los Angeles Imagery Analysis: 17,835 buildings analyzed: 6,251 are obscured by clouds, shadow, or smoke. 9,229 are likely unaffected (as of 1/8, 2:21 PM PT). 2,355 are likely affected by the fires. We acknowledge that these fires are ongoing, and the presence of smoke and other obstructions may result in additional impacted buildings that are not yet detectable. This analysis represents a portion of the Palisades fire; other fires in the region are not included in this assessment. While these insights offer a valuable initial overview, they remain preliminary and require on-the-ground verification for a comprehensive understanding of the damage. The AI for Good Lab remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities during this challenging time. If your organization would benefit from access to the underlying data in this report, please reach out to me. We are committed to sharing this information to support ongoing recovery efforts. Explore the data through this interactive visualizer: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6swWfh6 Exciting to see the new RTX 50-series GPUs and Windows Subsystem for Linux powering models from Nvidia NIM and Azure AI Foundry on Windows 11 PCs. A game-changer for running AI on the edge. It was great to meet the team at ADT Baramati today, who are using our AI tools to help farmers grow healthier, more sustainable harvests. Just in time for test-time scaling, we have our first NVlink 72 clusters live in Azure. Here’s to the next generation of AI built on these systems! AI is already transforming the lives of people across India by creating new opportunities and jobs, as stories like Jui's, Raghavendra's, and Venkatesh's show. That's why we’re committed to helping to equip 10 million Indians with essential AI skills by 2030. Thrilled to announce our new investments in AI infrastructure and skilling in India to help accelerate the country’s AI transformation. https://lnkd.in/g5TYP7xJ Thank you, PM Narendra Modi ji for your leadership. Excited to build on our commitment to making India AI-first and work together on our continued expansion in the country to ensure every Indian benefits from this AI platform shift. Every general-purpose technology creates new opportunity across the economy. But it requires companies and countries to invest in new infrastructure and equip people with the right skills. And that’s what we are doing at Microsoft in this AI era, starting in the US. As Brad Smith outlines, we want to ensure every American benefits from this AI platform shift, whether it is a scientist discovering a new drug or a high school grad launching a career in cyber security, a farmer embracing precision agriculture or a small business owner becoming more competitive. GitHub Copilot Free for VS Code has arrived. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gdAcfCnm The pace of AI innovation this past year has been truly remarkable. But looking back, what stands out most is the incredible speed at which this technology has diffused, turning innovation into real impact—one person, one organization, one community at a time. And throughout 2024, I had the privilege of witnessing countless examples of this around the world. A true legend, Ustad Zakir Hussain, who brought immense joy through his rhythmic brilliance. Your music transcends boundaries and will live on forever. #Legend #Alvida #MusicLivesOn I just loved this example our healthcare team shared at a recent radiology conference about the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot to transform work and workflow. In this case, it's a team of radiologists preparing for a tumor board meeting, helping them to create a draft agenda, take notes, write a teaching file, and then pull together a presentation. And we're seeing real world examples like this one across every sector. Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot work with you and on your behalf, breaking down silos across your business applications. And it's fantastic to see how our partners like Adobe, SAP, ServiceNow, and more are building agents to bring their unique knowledge right into the flow of your work and transform every business process and function, from HR and finance to sales. The notion that you have go to siloed, bespoke business applications one at a time will be a thing of the past. You can see this in action below, and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dF9hZ2RQ 🚀 Phi-4 is here! A small language model that performs as well as (and often better than) large models on certain types of complex reasoning tasks such as math. Useful for us in @MSFTResearch, and available now for all researcher on the Azure AI Foundry! https://aka.ms/phi4blog There's so much to love about Copilot, but Copilot Voice is a standout for me. Voice is more than a modality. It's quick, intuitive, natural, and even changes its tone depending on how you interact with it. It fundamentally changes how we connect with technology in this new age of AI. Try it for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gFdCwfwB Proud of the depth and breadth of contributions from Microsoft researchers at this year's NeurIPS! One of my favorite examples of how Copilot is transforming work is Copilot in Excel. You start with a high-level prompt, and Copilot uses advanced reasoning capabilities to build out a full plan. Just like how Excel improved population-scale number-sense, we think Copilot in Excel with Python will improve analysis-sense for the world. Try it for yourself: https://lnkd.in/gT7DiRR9 Maybe you shouldn't play favorites with features, but Copilot Vision is an update I've been excited about since day one. It's the first AI experience of its kind—now you can show, not tell, AI what you want help with in real time as you scroll. The goal is less time explaining yourself and more helpful interactions, all with privacy and control. We've been working with a small group of early testers, and today we're rolling it out via Copilot Labs to get more feedback. I'm excited to hear from users how we can make Vision better, plus get inspired by the creative ways they use it. One I'm borrowing from an early tester—chess coaching! (I could use the help.) Another one we tried out in the video below, and more details on today's blog: https://lnkd.in/eDNAhB9F I've been using Copilot Pages to prepare for meetings and it's been a game changer for me and my team. It puts all of us on the same "page" before, during and after meetings, creates a first draft of our agenda and meeting notes, and can be shared in real-time with everyone involved, enabling us to ideate with AI and collaborate with each other. It's pretty magical. Here's how to try it out: https://lnkd.in/gGFjUmBT We have always been a platform- and partner-first company. And today we are building three trusted platforms to help you maximize your opportunity in this age of AI. Here are some highlights from my keynote this morning at #MSIgnite. AI is the new input for every company to expand their output, and the rapid adoption of this technology and the intensity of its everyday use are the most important ways companies can get ahead today. Here are highlights from my keynote at #MSIgnite. Putting final touches on tomorrow’s Microsoft Ignite keynote, and the excitement is real! Events like this always bring incredible energy, especially during platform shifts as big as this one. I’ve seen a few in my career, but the scale of this technology and the speed at which it is being diffused stand out. Of course, tech isn’t about tech for its own sake but about translating it into real outcomes, and it’s been remarkable to see so many of our customers and partners do just that. Tomorrow, you’ll see how we are going further, delivering three trusted platforms for the AI age—Copilot, Copilot devices, and Copilot & AI stack—that are helping people and organizations everywhere turn this powerful new input into higher value output. Tune in tomorrow to watch live! NASA's repository of geospatial data contains key insights on everything from climate and air quality to urban planning and disaster response—but its scale and complexity make it difficult to parse. With Earth Copilot, they're making it easier than ever for anyone to access and navigate that data using natural language: https://lnkd.in/ga8ieYNa We're committed to providing AI models that address the specific needs of our customers across industries. That's why today we're bringing new, adapted AI models to Azure AI with partners spanning a range of industries, from agriculture and automotive to manufacturing. It's fantastic to see how all of these organizations are adopting Copilot and Azure AI to adapt and thrive in this new age of AI. From Siemens, which is reducing downtime, to Providence, which is improving care quality and decreasing physicians' administrative workloads, to the University of South Florida, which is alleviating the burden of time-consuming tasks for faculty and staff, organizations of every size, in every industry, are using AI as a new input to expand their output. Congratulations President Trump, we’re looking forward to engaging with you and your administration to drive innovation forward that creates new growth and opportunity for the United States and the world. Appreciated this reflection by Brad Smith about AI's role as a general purpose technology, and how countries that accelerate its diffusion will be best positioned to expand access to opportunity and drive economic growth. It's great to see all the exciting announcements coming out of LinkedIn Talent Connect, including our new LinkedIn Hiring Assistant, an AI agent that will help recruiters harness the power of AI to find and hire qualified candidates faster and reduce the time they spend on repetitive, mundane tasks. Developers are the architects of the AI era. Our latest Octoverse report shows the diffusion of AI everywhere, and how it's enabling more people than ever to join our global developer community. We're building on the open platform ethos of GitHub, bringing multi-model choice to Copilot and introducing GitHub Spark, a new AI-native tool to build apps entirely in natural language. Today, I shared my annual letter to shareholders, and I invite you to read it. I've been reflecting on how we stay relevant and continue reinventing ourselves in this age of AI. This includes our deep commitment to security, quality, and AI innovation – for our customers and the world. In Berlin today, I saw how Siemens Industrial Copilot is helping thyssenkrupp address the growing skilled labor gap in manufacturing – and drive new growth for the company. It was great to see firsthand in Rome today this example of how the city is using AI to help provide reliable services and information to tourists, in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee. It was energizing to meet with researchers at Institut Curie today to talk about how AI is accelerating the pace of science—and how they are using Copilot to transform their day-to-day work.

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What if your computer could work independently, just like a human assistant? After a decade in AI research at Google DeepMind, something still deeply puzzled me: we spend 2.5 hours daily just moving our computer mouse. That's 30% of our work time on mechanical tasks. This realization led me to build Simular AI. We're creating AI agents that use computers like humans do - clicking, typing, and navigating interfaces - so you can focus on what truly matters. My journey spans: - Research: 39 papers in top AI venues (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ICLR) - Engineering: Scaled AI systems at Google (Ads, Maps, YouTube) - Leadership: Built & led teams in autonomous driving - Competition: 2x World Finalist in ACM/ICPC Now, I'm on a mission to democratize AI assistance. Because the future of work isn't about replacing humans - it's about augmenting them. Want to see the future of human-computer interaction? → Visit simular.ai → Follow my insights on X @angli_ai Positions: CEO & Co-Founder at Simular (2023 - Present), Head of US Software Engineering & Principal Scientist at Baidu Apollo (2021 - 2023), Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind (2017 - 2021) Skills: No skills available Recent Posts: AI Agents Should Think Fast and Slow We’re all excited about a future where AI agents work relentlessly for us. Yet, many argue that LLMs and agents are still unreliable— I agree. But that doesn’t seem a problem to me. LLM agents alone aren’t the full solution to autonomy— they’re just one piece of the puzzle. (this is the second part of my talk at Princeton) --- Humans operate using two cognitive systems, System 1 – Fast, instinctive, and automatic (like Robotics Process Automation). System 2 – Slow, deliberate, and reasoning-driven (like LLM-based agents). Right now, when some people talk about AI agents, they’re often referring only to System 2 thinking—reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving. It's exciting. Ironically, when many of the others mention about AI agents, they're often thinking about System 1 only —automation of repetitive tasks. Neither of them is wrong. However, the real powerful agents need to equip both thinking systems. The future of AI agents should think fast and slow. --- There’s an old saying: “Practice makes perfect.” In cognitive science, practice shifts tasks from System 2 (slow, effortful thinking) to System 1 (fast, automatic execution). AI agents can follow the same principle: System 1 should handle routine, repetitive tasks efficiently. System 2 should step in when uncertainty arises or when deeper reasoning is needed. AI agents are not equivalent to foundation models. The nature of AI agents is an orchestration layer on top of both systems. It becomes more of an infrastructure problem. --- At Simular, we design AI agents that evolve over time: Repetitive actions gradually become automated, requiring less cognitive effort. System 2 reasoning is activated when System 1 encounters difficulties. With this agent design principle, Your cost of automation will become more affordable Your agents will become more reliable You will be more confident integrating agents into your workflow. And we are closer to the future where AI agents work relentlessly for you. I quit my job during Tech Week in San Francisco. While I was there I only attended one event... Here's where Silicon Valley's most ambitious founders find their tribe: The one event I went to? A gathering at South Park Commons. The energy was different there. They weren't just builders, they were dreamers focused on making a real impact. As a first-time founder stepping into this new world, I knew I needed more than capital. I needed to upgrade my entire perspective. South Park Commons gave me exactly that: A community of builders I would've never met in a corporate job. The real magic happened on Day One: I showed up with a prototype pieced together with outdated tech. But when they saw our AI agent navigating multiple apps seamlessly, the room lit up with genuine excitement. Their reactions transformed my entire approach to building: Instead of chasing quick wins, we focused on: • Building solid foundations • Testing core assumptions • Getting honest feedback • Finding our true mission Over time, the community became our foundation. Every demo revealed new insights - from UI tweaks to core functionality. This support system helped us uncover our real purpose: Saving people time. Professionals waste 30% of their workday on tedious computer tasks. That's why we're building SimularAI - to help people offload mundane work to their personal AI agent: • No more endless copy-pasting • No more repetitive form filling • No more manual data entry Your computer should handle these tasks for you. Not dump them on your plate. But we never would have gotten this far without the right community, and they're accepting applications for a few more days. Want to join ambitious builders who care about long-term impact? South Park Commons is accepting applications until Feb 2nd. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dbshd6QM 🌟 We’re thrilled to see ARTLAS launch their incredible AI art companion, and being featured by Product Hunt! As one of Simular’s valued customers, ARTLAS leverages our computer-use agent to seamlessly organize the world’s museum data into personalized and magical digital experiences. Congrats to the ARTLAS team for bringing this innovative product to life! If you’re as excited as we are, show your support by giving them an ▲ upvote on Product Hunt: https://lnkd.in/gfZVEGrj Here’s to making art more accessible, personal, and inspiring—together! 🖼️✨ 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Agent S has been accepted to ICLR 2025, one of the premier conferences in machine learning and artificial intelligence! 🎉 Agent S is a leading computer use agent, designed to take user input and autonomously perform actions directly at the operating system level across all major platforms. And the best part? It’s open-sourced! 🛠️ Open sourcing Agent S represents our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and accelerating innovation in AI. We believe that by sharing tools like Agent S with the world, we can collectively push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-driven productivity and interaction. 🔗 Code: https://lnkd.in/dpsCmgWR 🔗 Paper: https://lnkd.in/gEXSqF8y 🔗 Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/duTn8JAb 💡 To the amazing authors and contributors: Congratulations on this incredible achievement and thank you for your hard work and dedication in bringing Agent S to life! Your innovation is inspiring and paves the way for countless future breakthroughs. 👏👏 We’re just getting started. Join us in exploring the future of AI-powered agents. Let us know your thoughts, and don’t forget to check out the resources above to dive deeper into Agent S! Saaket Agashe Jiuzhou Han Shuyu Gan Jiachen Yang Ang Li Xin Eric Wang #ICLR2025 #AI #OpenSource #AgentS #MachineLearning #AIInnovation 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Agent S has been accepted to ICLR 2025, one of the premier conferences in machine learning and artificial intelligence! 🎉 Agent S is a leading computer use agent, designed to take user input and autonomously perform actions directly at the operating system level across all major platforms. And the best part? It’s open-sourced! 🛠️ Open sourcing Agent S represents our commitment to transparency, collaboration, and accelerating innovation in AI. We believe that by sharing tools like Agent S with the world, we can collectively push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI-driven productivity and interaction. 🔗 Code: https://lnkd.in/dpsCmgWR 🔗 Paper: https://lnkd.in/gEXSqF8y 🔗 Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/duTn8JAb 💡 To the amazing authors and contributors: Congratulations on this incredible achievement and thank you for your hard work and dedication in bringing Agent S to life! Your innovation is inspiring and paves the way for countless future breakthroughs. 👏👏 We’re just getting started. Join us in exploring the future of AI-powered agents. Let us know your thoughts, and don’t forget to check out the resources above to dive deeper into Agent S! Saaket Agashe Jiuzhou Han Shuyu Gan Jiachen Yang Ang Li Xin Eric Wang #ICLR2025 #AI #OpenSource #AgentS #MachineLearning #AIInnovation We're very strict with Demo Faire—live demos only! See the future 11 teams previewed for us at our Winter 2025 Demo Faire. Featuring demos from Jeff Shaw, Abhinav Shrivastava, Shishira R Maiya, Charles Niu, Rohit Swamy, Edward Zhang, Fangchang Ma, Alex Roe, Jonathan Arena, Adam Behrens, Aditya Agarwal, Grey Nguyen, Ben Yang, Max Mona, Vinay Jain, Aman Jain, Ang Li, Jiachen Yang, Samantha Whitmore & Jason Yuan Check out the full recap below! ⬇️ 5 years ago, A Googler asked me “why directors have executive assistants and I don't?” It sounds like a fairness problem. I think it’s all about what we have to do manually every day. Have you ever done copy-pasting between spreadsheets and websites? Have you ever filled out long forms in visa or job applications? Have you ever been exploring linkedin profiles to discover leads and connections? I've done all of them and I believe you do so. Elite people have personal assistants to help them handle all of these misc stuff. I do not have one and you may not have one either. But now, we are seeing the opportunity to give everyone an AI assistant, to free your time from mundane tasks. This is a talk I gave in Princeton one month ago and I received great feedbacks so I decided to write down some thoughts here and share it at the end of this year. — 𝐍𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬 how much time they spent on moving a computer mouse (or trackpad)? We asked people around. No one knows. So we did an experiment earlier on with 10 volunteers in tech. The average is 2.5 hours per day. This only counts the time the computer mouse is “moving”. It doesn’t count when the mouse is static. It doesn’t count when you are typing on the keyboard. That’s 30% of your total work time! Do we have to? — Why Simular is Simular? This is why Simular was created, with the mission to create digital agents that can use computers like a human. So, our computers become our assistants. We call it Simular because they are like humans, but not humans. Do we have to use computers like a human? — We already have APIs, can you just orchestrate APIs? The API here means the interfaces developed by the creators of different applications. This is a common question I’m often asked. Yes, tasks can be automated by APIs. However… Someone needs to build the APIs. And what’s worse, We have 3 new websites showing up on the Internet every second, that’s like 90,000,000 new websites every year. Can we catch up with the speed of such creation? Consider that content creation can become way faster in the future. We need something more general than using APIs. By that, we mean, the agent uses a computer mouse and keyboard to perform tasks. — Should GUI still exist in the future? People questioned me. Okay, you may not need to see GUI in the future, but, GUI will exist. The principle is human will have to supervise agents for ever. Whenever we talk about supervision, both parties need to work in the same environment. GUI is a natural way for humans to interact with the digital world. It’s an effective way for humans to supervise computer agents. If you look at how tech evolves, it just becomes closer and closer to the original state of our nature. e.g., from black-white to colorful, from 2D to 3D, to virtual reality ... — The post becomes long. I’ll pause here and share the second part in 2025 about why computer use agents should be designed to think fast and slow. Simular is heading to #NeurIPS2024 Our head of research Xin Eric Wang will present our Open Sourced Agent S, an industry leading computer use agent, in the Open World Agent workshop on Sunday, with (of course) Simular Swags! Agent S repository: https://lnkd.in/dpsCmgWR Simular is heading to #NeurIPS2024 Our head of research Xin Eric Wang will present our Open Sourced Agent S, an industry leading computer use agent, in the Open World Agent workshop on Sunday, with (of course) Simular Swags! Agent S repository: https://lnkd.in/dpsCmgWR Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and great food 🦃 — but let’s face it, finding the perfect recipes can be overwhelming. That’s where tech innovation steps in. I’m excited to share a sneak peek of Simular Browser, a demo of an agentic browser that automatically navigates the web to find exactly what you need — in this case, the perfect Thanksgiving recipes. No endless searching, no jumping between tabs — just results, effortlessly. This is what the future of browsing looks like. What do you think about AI simplifying our daily tasks like this? Let me know your thoughts — and Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧🍂 https://www.simular.ai/ 🎉 Excited to announce Agent-S v0.1.0! Major updates include API refactoring, improved setup instructions, and Perplexica integration. Thanks to our amazing contributors! 🚀 #OpenSource #AI #GitHub #Release https://lnkd.in/ekNqF5AH Our CEO Ang Li is invited to speak at Princeton University this Thursday (November 21st) about Simular's vision and recent progress. Tune in to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dQwz4bfw Agent S just passed 500 GitHub stars. Try it out and start using your computers in a “simular” way. Was working on a deck and summarized the progress of operating system level agents over the past year. Been gazing at this figure for long time. It made me feel so exciting to see what's upcoming in the next few months. Who tops off the benchmark does not seem to matter any more, what matters is that our society starts unlock the new potential in computing, where the boundaries of what’s possible are being rewritten. Howdy fellas! 👋🏼 Spark and Trouble are at it again, connecting the dots between human-like thinking and machine-powered action. Is it possible for computers to think, act, and explore like one of us? The answer might be just a few clicks away in this edition's puzzle! Here’s a sneak peek into today’s edition 👀 🔥 “Agent S” Can Perform Your Desktop Tasks—How Far Can It Go? 🔥 Want to Create a Webinar That Wows? Start with today’s Fresh Prompt! 🔥 5 AI Tools that you just can’t miss out on 🔥 A student’s AI creation is turning heads when it comes to real-time call screening Time to jump in!😄 https://lnkd.in/g2DfX-6n Simular | Saaket Agashe | Jiuzhou Han | @Shuyu Gan | Jiachen Yang | Ang Li | Xin Eric Wang Tezan Sahu | Sandra Anil #agents #simular #airesearch #aisgents #guiagent #opensource #github #ainewsletter Over the last few weeks, you've probably seen me cover a bunch of stuff about how AI agents are transforming specialized domains, like research, CLI commands, and more. But today, Sandra & I have the perfect blend of something new – Meet 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒, an open multimodal LLM-based agentic framework developed by the folks at Simular, designed to interact with computers through a Graphical User Interface (GUI). 🤯 In simpler terms? It's an AI that can use your computer just like you do – clicking, typing, and navigating its way through tasks with surprising efficiency. So, what's new? In this post, we'll break down: 🕵️ The 3 key innovations that power 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒 🕵️ How 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒 outperforms existing agents in system-level and desktop tasks 🕵️ The exciting potential applications of 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒 across industries To dive deeper into the details of 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒, check out the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/gcdSqAE3 Simular | Saaket Agashe | Jiuzhou Han | @Shuyu Gan | Jiachen Yang | Ang Li | Xin Eric Wang And to stay on top of your AI game, subscribe to The Vision Debugged - AI Newsletter - your 2x per week dose of AI breakthroughs: #agents #simular #airesearch #guiagent #opensource #ainewsletter 🚨Paper Alert 🚨 ➡️Paper Title: Agent S: An Open Agentic Framework that Uses Computers Like a Human 🌟Few pointers from the paper 🎯Authors of this paper presented “Agent S”, an open agentic framework that enables autonomous interaction with computers through a Graphical User Interface (GUI), aimed at transforming human-computer interaction by automating complex, multi-step tasks. 🎯 Agent S aims to address three key challenges in automating computer tasks: acquiring domain-specific knowledge, planning over long task horizons, and handling dynamic, non-uniform interfaces. 🎯To this end, Agent S introduces experience-augmented hierarchical planning, which learns from external knowledge search and internal experience retrieval at multiple levels, facilitating efficient task planning and subtask execution. 🎯In addition, it employs an Agent-Computer Interface (ACI) to better elicit the reasoning and control capabilities of GUI agents based on Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs). 🎯Evaluation on the OSWorld benchmark shows that Agent S outperforms the baseline by 9.37% on success rate (an 83.6% relative improvement) and achieves a new state-of-the-art. 🎯Comprehensive analysis highlights the effectiveness of individual components and provides insights for future improvements. Furthermore, Agent S demonstrates broad generalizability to different operating systems on a newly-released WindowsAgentArena benchmark. 🏢Organization: Simular AI 🧙Paper Authors: Saaket Agashe, Jiuzhou Han, Shuyu Gan, Jiachen Yang, Ang Li, Xin Eric Wang 1️⃣Read the Full Paper here: https://lnkd.in/guqbUpt8 2️⃣Project Page: https://lnkd.in/ggjV-vf5 3️⃣Code: https://lnkd.in/gJFGTKvM 🎥 Be sure to watch the attached Demo Video - Sound on 🔊🔊 Find this Valuable 💎 ? ♻️REPOST and teach your network something new Follow me 👣, Naveen Manwani, for the latest updates on Tech and AI-related news, insightful research papers, and exciting announcements. The Top ML Papers of the Week (Oct 14 - Oct 20): - Agent S - CoTracker3 - Thinking LLMs - Model Swarms - Introspection in LLMs - On the Planning Abilities of OpenAI's o1 Read on for more: 😲 Agent-S is a new framework that uses multi-modal agents to handle computer GUI tasks, like completing tasks on the internet. Super impressive! 💡 Agent S is an open agentic framework designed to interact autonomously with computers through a Graphical User Interface (GUI). It aims to automate complex, multi-step tasks. Example tasks: ⛳ Remove an email account: Agent S can navigate through the settings of an email client to locate and remove a specified email account. ⛳ Calculate total sales, average monthly sales, and generate visualizations: Agent S can interact with spreadsheet software like LibreOffice Calc to perform calculations on sales data and create charts for visualization. 📖 Agent S automates computer tasks using three main strategies (I've oversimplified it here for brevity). ⛳ Hierarchical Planning: The Manager breaks down tasks into subtasks by using web searches and past experiences. The Worker executes these subtasks with reflective guidance, signaling completion or failure. ⛳ Continual Learning: Agent S learns from successes and failures by continuously updating its memory with new task experiences, improving over time. ⛳ Agent-Computer Interface (ACI): ACI allows precise interactions with the computer's GUI using a combination of image input, OCR, and predefined actions like clicks and typing. Link: https://lnkd.in/ebc-ipGN Simular Research Introduces Agent S: An Open-Source AI Framework Designed to Interact Autonomously with Computers through a Graphical User Interface Simular Research introduces Agent S, an open agentic framework designed to use computers like a human, specifically through autonomous interaction with GUIs. This framework aims to transform human-computer interaction by enabling AI agents to use the mouse and keyboard as humans would to complete complex tasks. Unlike conventional methods that require specialized scripts or APIs, Agent S focuses on interaction with the GUI itself, providing flexibility across different systems and applications. The core novelty of Agent S lies in its use of experience-augmented hierarchical planning, allowing it to learn from both internal memory and online external knowledge to decompose large tasks into subtasks. An advanced Agent-Computer Interface (ACI) facilitates efficient interactions by using multimodal inputs. The structure of Agent S is composed of several interconnected modules working in unison. At the heart of Agent S is the Manager module, which combines information from online searches and past task experiences to devise comprehensive plans for completing a given task. This hierarchical planning strategy allows the breakdown of a large, complex task into smaller, manageable subtasks. To execute these plans, the Worker module uses episodic memory to retrieve relevant experiences for each subtask. A self-evaluator component is also employed, summarizing successful task completions into narrative and episodic memories, allowing Agent S to continuously learn and adapt. The integration of an advanced ACI further facilitates interactions by providing the agent with a dual-input mechanism: visual information for understanding context and an accessibility tree for grounding its actions to specific GUI elements.... Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/ga5QT94r Paper: https://lnkd.in/gEXSqF8y GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dpsCmgWR Simular Jiachen Yang Ang Li #ai Agents are not just about foundation models. Our research team showed the equivalent importance in organizing memories and acquiring new knowledge in this work. We also achieved significantly better results compared to pre-existing methods on this agent benchmark. It feels great to continue contributing to the open research community as a startup and to be at the forefront of shaping the next generation of human-computer interaction, powered by general agents. Simular’s AI employees sitting on top of each other, layered like a lasagna of productivity. Introducing Automated File Organization with Simular. In just a few clicks, your agent immediately transforms your messy desktop into a streamlined, productive workspace. Spend less time searching and more time creating!💡 🔍 Join the beta program and discover more actions in our community channel! 🔗 Learn more: https://www.simular.ai/ 🔗 Join the waitlist for Simular MacOS: https://lnkd.in/gy7GJMhP #Simular #SimularAI #AIAgent #ComputerAutomation #WeeklyDemo Chatting with AI as if you were talking with a real person is no longer a dream. Today, we are pushing things even further. Introducing Simular, the AI Agent that goes beyond conversation. Now, you can prompt your AI Agent to perform digital tasks for you on your personal computer, all through natural language. Check out the demo below!✨ Stay tuned, as the future is happening. 🚀 🔗 Learn more: https://www.simular.ai/ 🔗 Join the waitlist for Simular MacOS: https://lnkd.in/gy7GJMhP #Simular #SimularAI #AIAgent #ComputerAutomation #WeeklyDemo Is your Chrome tab a chaotic mess?🤯 Discover the game-changing “Organize Chrome Tabs” auto action with Simular. Just one click and watch your tabs transform—like magic! ✨Check out our quick demo video to see how effortlessly the Simular agent can handle this. Got ideas for other automated actions? Drop a comment below! 🔗 Learn more: https://www.simular.ai/ 🔗 Join the waitlist for Simular MacOS: https://lnkd.in/gy7GJMhP #Simular #AIAgent #OrganizeChromeTabs #ComputerAutomation #WeeklyDemo Frustrated with repetitive forms and constant data entry? There’s a smarter solution. Introducing Simular, your new AI assistant. With just a click, Simular automatically fills out forms using your securely stored information. Discover more with Simular’s action feature. Share which automated digital tasks could make your life easier—leave a comment and let us know! 🔗 Learn more: https://www.simular.ai/ 🔗 Join the waitlist for Simular MacOS: https://lnkd.in/gy7GJMhP #Simular #AIAgent #FillForm #ComputerAutomation #WeeklyDemo Come build cool stuff at our Hackathon at AGI House! https://lnkd.in/euaz_qpj There will be an awesome line up of speakers including Andrew Ng @ DeepLearning.AI, Harrison Chase @ LangChain, and Jose M. @ Groq You'll also get a chance to experiment with some of the newest agent tools with workshops hosted by Simular (Ang Li & Jiachen Yang) and Invariant Labs (Marc Fischer & Mislav Balunović & Luca Beurer-Kellner)! Wondering what an agent can do beyond searching and chatting? Join us next Saturday, 8/24, for a hands-on demo session of our Simular Agent at the AGI House Open-Source Agent Hackathon! 🤖 📅 Aug 24, 2024 🕙 11:00 AM PST 📍 AGI House 🔗 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ejwz9dwa #SimularAI #AIAgent #Hackathon #Livedemo It’s been an incredible journey filled with innovative solutions, milestone moments, and fantastic community growth. Reflecting on our first year, we are getting closer to creating an AI agent that can truly impact and improve our work and lives. But this is just the beginning—stay tuned for more exciting demos and updates! 🚀 #SimularAI #AIAgent #AIStartup #Oneyearanniversary #Milestones I was asked what I was doing one year ago. I was literally just editing a white background slide deck with apparently no theme at all and debugging a buggy hacky demo code. It's been such an incredible journey so far and grateful to have everyone who helped, criticized, brainstormed alongside and whoever makes this journey more fun and more rewarding. Excited to contribute to this continual learning framework which reflects a very simple idea: a neural network should know how an old self would represent the data. And we showed such information can be used to avoid catastrophic forgetting. I believe this idea is very powerful and hope our work could spark more interesting works to enable neural nets to learn continuously in a better way. Totally unexpected audience flow at #CVPR Super excited to welcome Xin Eric Wang joining Simular! Xin is an extraordinary mission driven researcher who specializes in multimodal and embodied agents. It’s a great pleasure to work alongside with him to create personal agents in the digital world! Our team is heading to CVPR 2024 from June 19-21 at the Seattle Convention Center! Visit us at Booth 1743 to experience our latest progress and see how your personal AI companion can change the way you interact with your computer. Plus, we have an open position for Ph.D. Research Intern. If you're interested, drop by and connect with our team for a chat at CVPR! See you there!🚀 Start a Zoom meeting in a "Simular" way! Eric S. Yuan (he / him / his) This is so true A Googler told us they don’t use Google Chrome. That was quite surprising. What browser do you use then? Arc. And now, Googlers can use Simular to perform actions on Arc as well. Expect more to come! Two years ago, I couldn't have fathomed the ease of developing an app with Flutter from scratch as I can today. The advancements in AI have been staggering, making the process much more efficient. Despite the challenges of limited network access while traveling by plane or train, this app has been a lifesaver. The speed and accuracy of local AI today is truly mind-blowing. Amazing job Simular ! #AIRevolution #FlutterDevelopment #TechAdvancements #genai #offlinetraining #aiapplications #aiapps Simular was born three months ago. It has been an incredible journey, and I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to all Simular friends for joining us on this remarkable journey. As we are at the conclusion of 2023, I would like to give a recap about our achievements and outline our objectives for the upcoming year, 2024. In September, Jiachen Yang and I established our company and joined South Park Commons, an amazing community for founders. At the first week, we launched a MacOS chatbot prototype that could utilize any selected text as context. Many friends who knew us expressed their confusion as to why we just built a wrapper of GPT. We literally told them “just be patient”. In October, we launched our first API-based tool that integrated with Google Calendar. And by November, we had achieved our first pixel-level computer control, allowing us to physically manipulate the mouse and perform tasks. By then, Simular basically acquired a wide spectrum of abilities in the digital world. We had the opportunity to showcase our agent's capabilities at SPC's demo faire and were excited to receive a lot of positive feedback. https://lnkd.in/gwbBdUGn It’s been a tremendous journey for both of us. It’s like every morning when we wake up, we feel more excited about what’s next about the agent. We call the past three months the inception phase of our company, as we built out the basic capabilities of the agent. Simular's abilities have been steadily increasing. However, we are not content with the current speed. This leads to our next phase, scaling. Scaling will be the primary theme for the year 2024. Our objective is to significantly expand the range of supported actions in an exponential manner. As many of you may know, this is a very challenging problem, and we invite you to stay tuned on our progress. I still vividly remember the first thing Aditya Agarwal taught us in SPC is the dilemma faced by founders, which is finding the balance between focusing on the long term vision and attending to the details of the current product. We’ve been executing our plans consistently under this philosophy. If you have been following us from day 1, you probably already notice how much of a difference we have made so far. By saying that, I also want to share a preview for our upcoming launch in the next few days: 1. Introducing a fully private local mode which piggyback on the awesome community of llama.cpp and open source LLM models. 2. Improved handling of context selection, you can select any application, any window, any text or any image you want to start your task with. 3. More and better cross-app action controls, like creating google/zoom meetings and sending messages in different messaging apps, reading an image and setting calendar events, etc. And of course, a better streamlined user interface for a better user experience. Please apply to our beta program at simular.ai Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year! Just a while back the idea of something like Simular felt like a pure fantasy. And now, it’s becoming a reality for everyone to witness. Simular wasn’t born from data-driven calculations or deep market research. It sparked from a single flame of curiosity and discovery. We’ve spent decades researching about artificial intelligence. Trying to find an application that would truly impact our lives. And then when it clicked! Simular is consistent with many values, one of which is improving work and life. This demo did a great job of showcasing multiple brainstorming sessions and restless days of ideation and coding behind it. -- To present an AI that perceives, reasons, and takes action. The idea behind Simular is simple -- To make space for better and greater in life and work. So as you look at the cursor seamlessly gliding across the screen to get these jobs done. You can be productive without them holding you back. This was just a trailer, you can watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gNeT4hmK Join our waitlist to see Simular in action yourself. https://lnkd.in/gy7GJMhP #Simular #AGI #AI #Assistant Demos > slides! We take the name of SPC Demo Faire seriously. Every presenter at our December 2023 event showed off live demos and products. Follow the builders and check out our recap here: https://lnkd.in/gtgJ9hSj Spotted two passionate students in NeurIPS wearing our newly designed t-shirts for "Backdoor in deep learning" workshop. If you get the joke on their backs and find it funny, attend the workshop on Friday Dec 15 to receive a complimentary t-shirt. Regardless of whether you get the joke or not, you can still join the workshop where incredible speakers and panelists are going to seriously share their insights: Bo Li (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Ruoxi Jia (Virginia Tech), Adam Dziedzic (CISPA), Florian Tramèr (ETH Zürich), Yiming Li (Zhejiang University), Baoyuan Wu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), Dawn Song (University of California, Berkeley), Franziska Boenisch (CISPA). And of course, thanks to our awesome organizers who finally made this happen: Khoa Doan , Aniruddha Saha, Anh Tran, Yingjie Lao, Kok-Seng Wong, Ang Li, Haripriya Harikumar, Eugene Bagdasaryan , Micah Goldblum, Tom Goldstein. Workshop website: https://lnkd.in/gcw_TSVK Live site: https://lnkd.in/ghsN9yi9 #NeurIPS #DeepLearning #AI #MachineLearning #Workshop #Conference #Research #Technology #DataScience #aisafety #backdoor The responsible development of AI requires a deep understanding of current AI systems' weaknesses. You are invited to join the "backdoors in deep learning" BUGS workshop at NeurIPS this Friday. We will have a great lineup of speakers and panelists to discuss the "bugs" of AI. Link: https://lnkd.in/ghsN9yi9 Workshop: https://lnkd.in/gcw_TSVK #AIbugs #DeepLearningBugs #AIWeaknesses #NeurIPSWorkshop #BugHunting #ResponsibleAI #AIResearch #AIWorkshop #AICommunity #EthicalAI Simular's cofounder Jiachen Yang was featured in the first photo, presenting our latest product and technology in front of hundreds of audience, and of course, with a newly designed Simular t-shirt :) Wanna see some of Simular's latest technologies? Join SPC demo faire on December 6! It's exciting to see AI enthusiasts joining the force. We are hiring, btw. If you are interested and want to skip the long wait for interview, we can collaborate starting today. Let’s meet in the code! Congratulations to my wife Grace who has recently been featured by artnet for her dedication to promoting women artists globally. She organizes annual exhibitions at the Google campus and also runs her own gallery Insel Island Art Community with an art-inspired vacation house in Sea Ranch, California. https://lnkd.in/gG5wd8Wz #WomenInArt #Inclusivity #SeaRanchCalifornia #InselIslandArtCommunity Talking is easy. Building something that actually works is 10x harder but 100x more important. OpenAI folks, I feel you. I understand the challenges that come with a leadership change, often stemming from a misalignment of the mission. We are a boutique AGI shop coming out of DeepMind, with a very special vision on product and research. Come talk to us about the potential to co-invent the frontier of future technology and make a positive impact on the world. Together! #AGI #FutureTech #PositiveImpact #Innovation #DeepMind #BoutiqueShop #ResearchVision #GameChanger #TechRevolution #Collaborate

I am an investor at GSR Ventures, focusing on global fintech/AI/blockchain as well as Southeast Asia. I’m passionate about the transformational potential of tech and want to empower fellow entrepreneurs to change the world. With my global networks (US, China, SEAsia), operating track record (McKinsey, fintech AI unicorn), and media experience (Forbes), I want to help founders leverage international know-how, achieve breakout growth, and tell their stories. I was also the first Singaporean to graduate from Yale (BA), Harvard (MPA), and Stanford (MBA). Reach me on: Instagram: @davidyin44 Twitter: @davidyin44 Email: davidyin@gsrventures.com Positions: Partner at GSR Ventures (2022 - Present), Blockchain and Stablecoins Researcher at Harvard University (2021 - 2023), Contributor at Forbes (2013 - 2023), Public Equity at T. Rowe Price (2021 - 2021), Pear Fellow at Pear VC (2020 - 2021), GGV Fellow at GGV Capital (2019 - 2021), Head of Strategy at Wecash (2018 - 2020), Fast Growth Tech Fellow at McKinsey & Company (2015 - 2018), Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief at China Hands (2012 - 2015), Assistant to Chairman of F500 Company at J.P. Morgan (2013 - 2013) Skills: FinTech, Research, Strategy, Leadership, Editing, Writing, Economics, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Publishing, Online Journalism, Market Research, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Program Management, Translation, Macroeconomics, Press Releases, Policy Analysis, Insurance, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Financial services, Business Development, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Management, Fundraising, Teamwork, Teaching, Mandarin, English, Chinese, Greater China, Business Journalism, Economic Policy, Corporate Venture Capital, Business consulting, US-China Relations, Southeast Asia, Problem Solving, ASEAN, Stakeholder Management Recent Posts: Big congratulations to Benjamin Fernandes & NALA and Yinglian Xie & DataVisor (both GSR Ventures portfolio companies) for being recognized on the Forbes #Fintech 50 list 🎉👏 Nala is a cross-border #remittance platform that lets consumers in the U.S. and Europe send money to African nations, including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. Beyond helping consumers make money transfers, Nala's Rafiki (“friend” in Swahili) is a #B2B #payment platform that helps #Africa businesses trade globally 🌍🏦 DataVisor is transforming #fraud detection with cutting-edge #AI and #ML, helping industry leaders like SoFi, Affirm, and Marqeta stay ahead of financial scams. As fraud tactics evolve, AI-driven solutions like DataVisor’s are becoming essential for securing the future of #digital finance 💳🔐 Excited to see their continued impact on the global fintech ecosystem! 🚀🔥 (links in comments) #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #Payments #Banking #Startups #CEO 2024 was a big year for Crossmint. We grew subscription revenue 12x, acquired two companies, and expanded the team to 60. Including 16 former founders and 14 dropouts. 2025 will be even bigger. This is the year the world finally comes onchain, en-masse. Stablecoins have found product-market fit. The US government is going all in on crypto. And the tech's ready to go mainstream. We’re going to accelerate that. We are creating the most complete platform for companies to build on blockchains, already powering most major F500s building onchain and the largest web3 startups behind the scenes - from the largest marketplace to the largest wallet. Doing anything with blockchains used to be a pain. Now, companies can build seamless use cases in hours, scalable to millions of consumers. All with simple APIs and unified no-code dashboards to manage it all. Without requiring blockchain engineers or touching crypto. In a single place, in minutes, companies can: - Spin out wallets for users and embed them on any surface - Hold and move stablecoins around - Mint and distribute tokens - Accept fiat and cross-chain payments - And much more: onchain identity credentials, AML monitoring… Startups are building scalable prototypes in a weekend, and enterprises are integrating digital assets into their products in days, with a single vendor vs having to orchestrate 5+. 2025 is also the year AI agents take off. We took a big bet before crypto x AI got hot, and now our wallets power some of the largest AI agent builders, and run the # 1 repo for onchain actions, and the # 2 most active AI agent repo after our partners at ai16z / ElizaOS. This year will be special. And you can be a part of it. We're hiring across the board. Come join us :) Had an incredible time with David Yin from GSR Ventures where we shared about venture building and investing in #SoutheastAsia in the areas of Fintech and AI with Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (BASES) at Stanford University’s iconic Gates Computer Science Building. New tech startups and innovations are continuously being launched across the region. According to a report by Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Founders Forum Group, SEA’s tech startup ecosystem has tripled in value in the past five years and produced 55 unicorns 🦄 If you run a university student club in the US or EU and are curious about SEA or seeking a partner to support your growth plans, reach out to Singapore Global Network (SGN) today! Get in touch: https://lnkd.in/gX-NKhTB To download full report: https://lnkd.in/gqB8vqP2 #VenturesMadePossible 31st Harvard Asia Business Conference 2025 Given the complex global economy today, it's more important than ever to understand what's going on in #Asia. Excited to join top business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in this conversation. Location: Harvard Business School, Klarman Hall, Boston USA Date: Feb 23rd, 2025 (08:00-18:30 est) Ticket link: https://lnkd.in/db_ucT-q Website: https://lnkd.in/dZqF3b28 #harvard #southeastasia #tech #fintech #entrepreneurship How should start-ups go about building their customer acquisition and fund-raising strategies? To answer that question, I had the opportunity to kick off 2025 with an insightful breakfast panel in San Francisco with Henry Ward (Carta) and David Yin (GSR Ventures). Some unconventional (but true) advice were: 1) Early stage fundraising is much more emotional, and investors who do not click with your product will find every other reason not to put money in your company. Try not to take their comments to heart. 2. International expansion is hard - delay it as much as you can, and then delay it more. 3. Meet government officials last in Europe, but meet them first in Asia. Government agencies in Asia (and in Singapore) are the key multipliers that would open more doors for your business than you think. I was also heartened to hear that Carta managed to have the help of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), EDBI Pte Ltd, and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) when deciding to set up his first Asia office in Singapore. We believe that businesses should never go it alone, and success is always a confluence of great partnerships. If you are thinking about growing in #Asia, and are curious on how Singapore could be your launchpad to the region, drop me a ping and let’s have a chat. 🚀☕️ #Tech #Growth Special thanks to Supermomos, Edwina and @Betty Wu for co-hosting this amazing start-up breakfast with us! They’ll be doing more cool stuff with us, so stay tuned! Last night, I had the privilege of co-hosting a successful Singaporeans in AI event with Daryl Png from Singapore Global Network (SGN), David Yin, Royce Y., Zara Zhang Tammie Siew. We brought together an incredible group of 50+ people tackling cutting-edge challenges at places like OpenAI, Essential AI, Databricks, Waymo, Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (SAIL), Google, Meta, Apple Singtel Innov8 and Temasek.💡 How did I know the event was a hit? Folks stayed long after the official end time, deep in conversation, and we had to gently nudge them out of the venue. 😄 This all started with the idea to build a community connecting Singaporeans and friends of Singapore working in AI. The outpouring of support for the event has been incredible: 🏢 Tammie Siew generously offered the wonderful space at pebblebed, an early stage technical firm for builders, by builders. 🍴 Emily Lim delighted us with authentic Singaporean food from Dabao Singapore, bringing a true taste of home. It warmed my heart to see old friends reconnect, nerd out over the latest advancements in transformers, and forge new connections. Looking ahead, I’m excited to organize more events that foster meaningful connections for the community. 🚀 If you’d like to collaborate or have ideas, let’s chat! Come to join Halliday at CES! Halliday, your smart AI assistant, crafted by Gyges Labs! ✨High demand for MBAs but do you really need one🚀⁉️ https://lnkd.in/g55KK-VD 🌟The knowledge, skills, network and credibility an MBA provides can give job-seekers an advantage over their peers, but these will have to be weighed against the high financial and opportunity costs.💡💵 + MBA applications reached a 5-year high in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣, rising 13.2% from the previous year according to GMAC's survey of 297 business schools + Harvard Business School saw a 20.9% increase in applications (9,856 applications in 2024) + The Wharton School experienced a 15.9% increase (7,322 applications in 2024) ⭐️Singapore Universities: + Nanyang Technological University Singapore: Prof. Jun Yang reported "400 applications to its MBA programme in 2024, up from 320 in 2023" + National University of Singapore: Applications remained "consistent" with "increased interest from candidates around the region" + Singapore Management University: Dr. Ang Ser Keng stated applications have been "holding steady" over five years ⚡️Industry Expert Insights: + Linda T. (ManpowerGroup Singapore) noted individuals are finding ways to "stay relevant for the future of work" + David Blasco Ramírez (Randstad Singapore) emphasized: "While an MBA from top institutions like NUS, SMU, and NTU can lead to higher starting salaries, having one is not a guarantee of increased pay in today's job market" + Saumitra C. (Indeed) reported "around 17 per cent of job listings on its platform highlight an MBA as either a requirement or a 'good-to-have'" as of September 2024 💰⏳Cost Considerations: Harvard Business School: Over US$200,000 total cost for two years NUS MBA: S$99,190 tuition fees NTU Nanyang MBA: S$81,750 SMU MBA: S$76,300 ✴️Career Perspective: + David Yin (GSR Ventures, Stanford GSB alumnus) defended the high costs, stating the "diverse networking opportunities justify the cost" + Jennifer Ong (Ctrl Alt Career) cautioned: "Business school doesn't help you find a job you love because that requires actually figuring out what you want" + Ling Xiang Lee (Robert Walters Singapore) emphasized: "Most clients prioritize the relevance of the experience and also past work experience that an individual has, as compared to whether an individual holds an MBA" #MBA #Growth #BusinessSchool #Business #Investment #Education The Business Times I SPH Media I Jessie Lim 🚨 🚨 Doubled Kintsugi's valuation within 3 months to over 75M after raising series A 🚨 🚨 Today, I’m filled with gratitude and excitement as I reflect on how far we’ve come at Kintsugi. Over 1,000 businesses have entrusted us to handle one of their most complex, time-consuming tasks: sales tax compliance. Knowing that so many businesses have chosen to put their sales tax on autopilot with Kintsugi is incredibly humbling. Thank you to our customers who believe in us and allow us to do what we do best. You’ve driven our growth in ways we could have only dreamed of, and we’re more committed than ever to giving you the seamless, stress-free experience you deserve. To the Kintsugi team of 67 people: this milestone is yours. To my cofounders Jeff Gibson, Barkin Doganay this milestone is yours. To everyone who chose to come on this journey with me, this milestone is yours. And as TechCrunch reported today, our valuation has doubled in the past 3 months when we raised our series A in April, first raising at 40M Post and then at 75M post: a testament to the immense work and dedication of everyone on this journey. Take a look at pur recent fundraising announcement https://lnkd.in/gtMJXUZg It’s thrilling to see the world recognize what we’ve all known: Kintsugi is more than a product; it’s a movement toward smarter, faster, and more intuitive sales tax solutions.just connect your data and put your sales tax on autopilot in 3 minutes. PS: Am hiring for all roles. just follow the company and DM LinkedIn #JustGettingStarted #DoubledValuationIn3Months #BuildingPieceByPiece #SalesTaxAutomation Coolmate, a Vietnam-based e-commerce direct-to-consumer (D2C) men’s apparel brand, has announced the completion of its $6 million Series B funding round, led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, according to an announcement. I’ll be at Money20/20 in Las Vegas from Sunday to Wednesday. Several GSR Ventures portfolio companies such as Nium, DataVisor, and Triple-A will also be there. Let me know if you’re around to catch up! 🚀 Excited to announce that Nimble has closed a $106 Million Series C Funding Round at a $1 billion valuation. We have also entered a commercial agreement to scale the FedEx Fulfillment service using Nimble’s intelligent general-purpose warehouse robots and fully autonomous 3PL model. Fei-Fei Li, AI pioneer and Nimble Board Director summarizes our breakthrough. “By collecting a large-scale data set, training state-of-the-art AI models, and engineering custom mobile manipulator robot hardware, Nimble has unlocked a new generation of fully autonomous turnkey fulfillment centers that are simple, reliable and more cost-efficient.” Nimble develops next-generation autonomous e-commerce fulfillment centers — end-to-end turnkey warehouses that operate at a fraction of the cost and complexity of today’s leading goods-to-person based warehouses. Nimble’s core technology is an intelligent, general-purpose warehouse robot that can perform all core fulfillment tasks including storage and retrieval, picking, packing and sorting. Paired with the Nimble Cloud Logistics Platform, the solution replaces dozens of complex fulfillment systems, resulting in warehouses that are simpler, more reliable and easier to install, operate, maintain, and scale. The new capital will be strategically deployed to scale robot manufacturing and system deployments while enabling further investments in R&D towards Nimble’s mission of inventing autonomous logistics. Nimble’s board of directors includes AI and robotics pioneers Fei-Fei Li (former Chief Scientist of AI at Google), Marc Raibert (Founder and Chairman of Boston Dynamics), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X and Waymo). “Nobody has authority over your potential but you.” Our first View From The Top interview of the 2024-25 season invited Roelof Botha, MBA ’00, Managing Partner of Sequoia Capital, back to campus to share insights into his career and leadership journey, from being recruited by PayPal while still at Stanford GSB to how he currently leads one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic venture capital firm with authenticity and the power of paying it forward. Kailash Sundaram, MBA ’25, interviewed Botha, highlighting his career trajectory from being a McKinsey consultant to taking PayPal public at 28. Botha, who has invested in successful ventures such as YouTube and Stripe while at Sequoia, acknowledged that failure is part of the process. “There have been fifteen times I have made an investment recommendation at Sequoia in my twenty-one, twenty-two years. Fifteen times, I have recommended an investment that ended up being zero.” Botha concluded the interview with advice to students: “If you want to be exceptional at something, you’ll have to push the boundaries. Sometimes, you’re not going to get it right. But if you stay inside that edge and that boundary, you’ll never do something special or exceptional.” The View From The Top series features MBA students engaging in conversations with prominent leaders about leadership, core values, and career lessons. 📸: Saul Bromberger Dat Bike Honored in Top 50 Startups to Watch 👉 Check out the link: https://lnkd.in/gFzKJx42 We are thrilled to announce that Dat Bike has been honored as one of the "Top 50 Startups to Watch" in Southeast Asia by the Founders Forum Group! This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to transforming the future of transportation in Vietnam and across the region, one electric motorbike at a time. 🎯Our mission is clear: to accelerate the transition from gasoline-motorbikes to electric, providing a sustainable and affordable alternative that doesn't compromise on performance. Through our innovative vertical integration system, we have delivered the best price-to-performance ratio, ensuring that our customers enjoy cutting-edge technology with the most affordable invesment. We are deeply grateful to the Founders Forum Group and the Southeast Asia startup community for this recognition and for believing in our vision of a greener, cleaner future. ⚡But this is just the beginning! Dat Bike is actively expanding our presence, with plans to open new stores and collaborate with various reputable dealerships across Vietnam to further extend our reach. Our ambitious goal is to establish “one new store per week” until the end of 2025. With this plan, we believe that the day of all green transportation will coming soon. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to lead the charge in 2W electric mobility! #DatBike #ElectricMobility #Top50Startups #Sustainability #Innovation At his inauguration on Friday, President Jon Levin told an audience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests that Stanford is the “university of the American frontier,” infused with a sense of openness, possibility, and hope. “The intellectual expansiveness of the Stanford campus has always been intertwined with the physical expansiveness of the American West,” Levin said. “Let us navigate the challenges ahead by staying true to our distinctive purpose of discovery and learning, and our commitment to the university’s freedoms. Let us appreciate what an extraordinary institution this is, and its potential to contribute. And as we look forward, let us aspire to be open — to each other, to new ideas, to the world.” Following Levin’s formal investiture and address, guests made their way to the Main Quad for a celebration and student performances. See more and read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g8GPPNiW 📸: Ian Bates and Don Feria In 2007, Michelle He, PhD, CFA completed her PhD in artificial intelligence. By 2010, she had relocated from Singapore to London, working in consulting and financial risk management.   Despite her successful career, Michelle faced a major hurdle when she was denied a £5,000 loan for an apartment deposit by every bank she approached. 💡 She realised there was a gap in the lending industry, and it could only be bridged with AI and the maturing of the open banking ecosystem.    Determined to make a difference, Michelle co-founded Abound, shortly followed by the launch of Render.    Full interview in The Times  https://lnkd.in/eyCbHQWs Shared my observations on the digitization of small and medium sized businesses in #SoutheastAsia and #Philippines 1️⃣ David Yin, a partner at early-stage VC firm GSR Ventures, adds that #digital banks will likely struggle with signing up small-business owners, who are generally resistant to adopting digital tools. 2️⃣ “So far – and this has been true both in Southeast Asia and in India – small and medium-sized businesses don’t want to use bookkeeping tools,” he says. Many firms seeking to digitalize mom and pop shops have seen “very limited traction,” notes Yin Thoroughly enjoyed hosting a dinner with a group of ambitious founders in NYC coming out of some of the top universities. I would not count out the next generation of entrepreneurs starting companies in 2024! Unusual Ventures Congratulations to GSR Ventures portfolio company FancyTech for winning the 2024 LVMH Innovation Award Grand Prize! 🏆 Leveraging Generative #AI, FancyTech generates high-quality video assets from 3D product models and creative briefs, and currently serves 700+ global brands 🎥 While presenting the award, Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of the LVMH Group, says “In winning the Grand Prize at the LVMH Innovation, FancyTech joins the exclusive circle of LVMH Innovation Award top prizewinners. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with our Maisons and contribute to the transformation of the luxury sector. This Prize once again recognizes a startup that leverages technological advances to elevate excellence. I am confident that their expertise will match the ambition of our Maisons and anticipate the expectations of our customers.” 🛍️ 🚀 Last week at Red Dot Link, we co-hosted our AAPI Champions of the AI Frontier event with Singapore Global Network for AAPI Month. It was a cross university event involving attendees from UCLA, Northwestern University, and University of Chicago garnering 110+ RSVPs. I would like to extend my gratitude to our speakers for lending their time to join the panel for the event: ➡Alvin Da Costa & Weihan Wu from NVIDIA ➡David Yin from GSR Ventures ➡Val Yap from Ignite, Singapore Management University ➡Manuel Ho from IntentAI 📌 Some takeaways from the discussion: ➡ AI is not here to completely displace your job, it is here to supplement the productivity of the workforce. This marginal increase in productivity can aid both startup founders and large corporations. As in, companies are able to scale much faster due to the increased output per person. ➡ View AI as an instrument, whoever leverage AI to do their work best will succeed. Be your own AI musician. ➡ AI can also be viewed as an equalizer, that is individuals are now on the same playing field. Technology and AI helps level the playing field by creating new demand in developing new skills. ➡ During the California gold rush, it wasn't the miners who made the most money, it was those who sold shovels. Thus during this AI gold rush, how can we also think about "selling shovels"? Thank you to Cheryl Lee for helping out from the Singapore Global Network side. Thank you to our event collaborators: Northwestern University Singapore Student Association (Red Dot), University of Chicago Singapore Society, UCLA Singapore Student Association, & Bruin AI. Thank you to everyone who joined us! *pictures from Northwestern side of event Follow Red Dot Link here or on Instagram @red.dotlink to stay up to date on future events Damien Koh, Ashley Wong, Andrew Huang The next frontier of AI use cases in financial services: advice. Take wealth management and insurance brokerage/advice, for instance: 🧩 Market fragmentation and consolidation: The US has over 40k independent insurance brokerages and agencies, with the top 100 holding only 35% of market share. There are nearly 20k registered investment advisors (RIAs), with over 90% managing less than $1bn in AUM. There are vast opportunities to help smaller brokerages and advisors meet evolving customer demands for digital experiences, data analytics, and personalized services. As these sector consolidate and larger players acquire smaller firms, there's also a prime opportunity for tech providers to enter the market with these smaller targets. 🧮 Lots of unstructured data: Today, 90% of enterprise data is unstructured, growing by 60% YoY. This is particularly true for human capital-heavy, customer-facing financial services sectors. From client emails, meeting transcripts, and the constant flow of news, regulatory filings, and industry reports in wealth management to claims descriptions, policy documents, and customer communications in insurance, there are vast amounts of unstructured data ready to be unlocked in the GenAI era. 🤝🏻 Demand for personalization: Many financial services sub-sectors have traditionally struggled to scale and move upmarket efficiently due to high demand for customization. GenAI offers an opportunity for financial advisors and insurance brokers to enhance their ability to deliver highly personalized experiences at scale (e.g., generating customized investment strategies and recommending tailored insurance packages). On the customer acquisition side, GenAI can help prioritize high-value leads and develop targeted marketing strategies, enabling advisors and brokers to deliver personalized experiences that drive customer acquisition and retention in an increasingly competitive landscape. 🤔 Integration with existing tools: The ability to integrate into existing workflow technologies (e.g., Envestnet for wealth advisors and AMS 360 for insurance brokers) is important - seamless workflows are a critical factor for customer acquisition and retention. If you're building / buying solutions in these spaces, I'd love to connect and have a chat. Feel free to reach out! #FinancialServices #WealthTech #InsurTech #GenAI Our "Indonesia-only" Intudo Ventures recently had the privilege to sponsor/speak for the 6th year in a row at the 30th annual Harvard Business School Asia Business Conference which was built on the theme of "Asian Momentum: Breakthrough Success in Asia and Beyond." This theme perfectly encapsulates the flurry of activity and bold initiatives driving the region forward, a journey we’ve been privileged enough to be a part of. I had the chance be part of the "State of VC: From Asia to the Bay" panel together with some stellar friends David Yin Susli Lie Brendon Kim and moderated by incredible friend Professor Andy Wu. The panel delved into the transformative role of Asian venture capitalists and startups in the global evolution of the venture capital ecosystem. From fueling the growth of unicorn companies to nurturing a vibrant startup culture, Asian VCs have been pivotal players in driving technological advancement and economic growth not only within the region but also on a global scale. Furthermore, our portfolio company Xendit, represented by Yang Yang Zhang (Chief Innovation Officer of Xendit), was also in attendance and took part in the panel discussing "Entrepreneurship: Innovation from Asia to the Globe", which brought together visionary founders of successful startups across Asia, who shared their journey from ideation to execution, the obstacles they have overcome, and the strategies that propelled their ventures to prominence. Attendees gained insights into the evolving startup ecosystem, including trends in technology adoption, consumer behavior, and location selection. At Intudo, we're committed to supporting and empowering entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and creating impact across Asia, particularly in Indonesia. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Asian-Affinity Business Association of Harvard Business School for organizing this incredible conference and to all the participants who contributed to insightful discussions. #IntudoVentures #HarvardBusinessSchool #AsiaBusinessConference #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital Patrick Yip Timothy Chen Ashley Suhalim Isaura Tjhiater Tiffany Priosoetanto-Masrin Ariel Wibowo Gibran Ibrahim Michelle Anggadjaja Inca Camilla Dhanika Kamaruddin Jonathan Gilbert Tricahyo Syafi Hakim Claire Xu, CFA Jimmy Cho Kaishan Zhu Casey Wang Win Kunattanond Insoo Chang Ryosuke(Ryo) Takahashi Wataru Kazui Rachel Yang It’s such an honor to be named a 2024 Singapore Digital Leader by IMDA. As a #tech investor at GSR Ventures, I’m excited to continue contributing to the local #startup #ecosystem, partner with my fellow awardees, and build bridges between #Singapore and other #innovation hubs such as #SiliconValley 🚀 Thank you to the IMDA team (Kiren Kumar, Dorcas Tan, Jenny Wong, Fan Yang, Damian Lien, Serene Y.) for this opportunity and Jefferson Lanjie Chen for your support 🙏 We opened our first Stryv flagship store at Suntec City, Tower 5, Singapore! The Stryv brand has been making tons of progress for the last 1 year. Today we are operational in SG, MY and HK. We started Stryv with the believe that passion and ambition begins with self care. With great self care, you feel better and more confident, and you can strive towards your goals in life. That’s why there’s a “try” in the middle. You might not succeed the first try, but eventually you will. Our support for self care encompass a range of products includes affordable luxury hairdryer, shavers, hair tools & treatment to help you look and feel good. We’ll be launching more products category in the next few months. Do check out the store and give us some feedback on how we can improve! (There’s some opening promo as well) We at GSR Ventures are thrilled to back Gerald Chappell, Michelle He, PhD, CFA, and the Abound team, and lead their latest fundraising round. Having invested in and built #fintech companies ourselves globally, we are impressed by how Abound is harnessing the power of #AI and #openbanking to revolutionise #credit decisioning and extend affordable loans to a wider range of customers in the #UK and internationally 🌎 We look forward to working closely with Abound and Citi to further drive financial inclusion on a global scale 🚀 Jefferson Lanjie Chen Mark London Alan Cathcart Sam Power Tjaart van Wijck Ni Evan Williams Allal LAMRINI Jonathan Mascie-Taylor Render K3 Ventures Nick Tyson Aaron Tan Hambro Perks Tom Bradley Waterfall Asset Management LLC West Coast Capital “We originally built Abound to prove that our Render technology could work. We’re delighted to therefore not only have proved that but also to have become a profitable company in our own right, as well as major employer in the London fintech scene.”- CEO, Gerald Chappell   In just three years since our launch, we’re excited to announce we have not only moved into profit but will be doubling our team from 65 to 130 in 2024 🚀   This wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of our team at Abound but also at Render!     More details in the comments! #fintech #aitechnology It was super fun to host an Icons dinner with Parag Agrawal, the former Twitter CEO. We learned so much from Parag and are very grateful for the opportunity. Thank you so much Parag for sharing your insights and experiences with us. Thanks to Asset Abdualiyev and Asror Arabjanov for hosting us at Silkroad Innovation Hub. Georgi Koreli Aizada Marat Nika Koreli David Yin Jennifer K. Michael Heider Bera Demirbilek Max Sapozhnikov Anya Shkurko Vin Ahluwalia Marcos Diehl Mohammed AlMugren Michelle Julia N. Nyah Check Brian Ni Isaac Kamga Hardik C. Will Agramonte Diyor Saliev Last weekend, I had the honor of organizing the Venture Capital panel for the 30th Harvard Asia Business Conference. It was truly amazing to hear from the thought leaders and pioneers at the forefront of venture capital, stretching from Asia to the Bay. A heartfelt thank you to the speakers, Eddy Chan (Founding Partner at Intudo Ventures), Susli Lie (Partner at Monk’s Hill Ventures), Brendon Kim (Head of Investments at Samsung Next), David Yin (Partner at GSR Ventures), and Andy Wu (Professor at Harvard Business School), who offered profound insights and engaged in intense yet thoughtful debates about the startup and VC landscape across Korea, China, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. Also, a big shoutout to my Harvard Law School partner, Soo Jin S., who helped organize the panel with me. The ascendance of Asian venture capitalists and startups has been instrumental in the global evolution, and the future of the region looks very promising. Anyone looking to start a company in Asia, please reach out to the speakers mentioned above! What better way to spend a Sunday morning than at Harvard Business School Asia Business Conference 2024 with my financial expert friend Dinghao (Peter) Jiang, CFA Key highlights: 1. Met McKinsey partner Hann-Shuin Yew in person: A true visionary in healthcare innovation. Though we didn't work together directly during my time at McKinsey, I'm sure our paths will cross again in the future. 2. A fascinating story shared by David Boucher, MPH, FACHE: From a U.S. healthcare executive to CEO of Bumrungrad International Hospital, an internationally leading medical tourism hospital in Thailand - an adventurous and inspirational journey that highlights the importance of serendipity. 3. Liz Kwo's career advice for young professionals: Identify your champion and figure out how you can benefit your mentor. Brief yet incredibly powerful. 4. David Yin's resonating insight: "Be a contrarian and be right: that's how to find your Alpha". That is exactly the reason why I am building AGM International Group together with Guan-Lun Liao, Lin-Ga Tsan (曾令佳), Dylan Cahill, MD, Dr. Hsin-Hung (Chris) Chen A big shoutout to Eddy Chan for the invite to this conference - a top-tier VC (unanimously endorsed by over 10 professionals I met today) and a constant pillar of support for our venture. Anyone looking to start a business in Indonesia or invest in Southeast Asia, Eddy is your go-to person. #harvardbusinessschool #HBS #Asia #innovation “Start with your core belief and look for early indicators of future success.” Co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, Jensen Huang, MS ’92, recalled his early days building his company. “I didn’t know how to write a business plan…[but we knew that] we wanted to build a computer that would solve problems that normal computers couldn’t.” Since its inception, NVIDIA has built technologies for a range of markets, including #gaming, #AI and deep learning, and autonomous driving. “The reason that we were early in all these markets was because we had to create the conditions for someone to buy our products. The idea that a company would create technology and create markets defines NVIDIA today.” As of March 1, NVIDIA is the third most valuable company on Wall Street. The company didn’t always see success though — during the 2008 financial crisis, NVIDIA lost over 80% of its market value. Huang’s response? “My pulse stayed exactly the same. [Ultimately], you just go back to doing your job and I go back to what I believe.” He reiterated the importance of remaining true to one’s core beliefs in order to “keep going” through times of crisis and challenges. Widely lauded for his leadership, Huang also spoke about NVIDIA’s organizational structure, the company culture, and his management style. “I’m very transparent with people and I don’t believe in a culture where the information you possess is the reason you have power. Employees need to be informed, and the best way to do that is to have as few layers between you and them as possible.” “As CEO, my job is to architect the company and create the conditions by which my employees can do their life’s work.” Huang was interviewed by Shantam Jain, MBA ’24, as part of our View From The Top speaker series. Before his interview, Huang received the 2023-24 ENCORE (Entrepreneurial Company of the Year) Award on behalf of NVIDIA. Created by the Bay Area Chapter of the GSB Alumni Association, the ENCORE award recognizes best-in-class entrepreneurs around the world. View From The Top features MBA students in conversation with prominent leaders about leadership, core values, and lessons learned throughout their careers. Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/3TDPJf6 📸: Saul Bromberger 🎉 I'm thrilled to share my support for Evan Low's candidacy for Congress! 🇺🇸 Evan has consistently proven himself as a leader who's not afraid to push the envelope and challenge the status quo. He’s always blazed trails and made history, being the youngest Asian-American mayor to be elected in the country 🌟 As a fourth-generation Californian, born and raised in #SiliconValley, Evan’s commitment to public service and standing up for the vulnerable is evident through his impactful work on #technology, LGBTQ rights, environmental sustainability, and affordable housing. His innovative approach and dedication to creating meaningful change have inspired many, including myself. Currently serving in the #California State Assembly, Evan launched the California Legislative Technology & Innovation Caucus, a bi-partisan group of Assembly members and Senators, to ensure California remains the global leader in technology and innovation. He would be a great representative for Silicon Valley in Congress 💡 Many Californians have endorsed Evan, including Senator Laphonza Butler, Representatives Ro Khanna, Mark Takano, Robert Garcia, Judy Chu, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Mayors Juslyn Manalo (Daly City) Yan Zhao (Saratoga), and many more 👏 Evan's vision for a more inclusive, equitable, and progressive future is something we can all stand behind. As we approach the critical date of March 5th, I urge you to join me in supporting Evan Low. Whether through donating to his campaign or casting your vote for him (in California’s District 16), your support can make a real difference in our collective future. 🗳️ Let's come together to help Evan continue his remarkable work in Congress. For more information on his platform and how you can contribute, please visit https://lnkd.in/gCphC6hS Every bit of support counts, and together, we can achieve a brighter future for all. #EvanLowForCongress #VoteMarch5 If you can afford to borrow, you should be able to. We started Abound to help increase access to affordable lending. As this ClearScore/EY report shows, as reported by Akila Quinio today in the Financial Times, there are many reasons why credit availability has been drying up for millions in the UK. But the solution isn't to just allow lenders to charge high APRs nor to force people into informal lending and unregulated spaces, like BNPL. It has to be grounded in the more holistic affordability checks enabled by Open Banking. We've shown this is possible. Open Banking allows us to make credit decisions based on the actual affordability of the person behind the application, not just their credit score – meaning no more exorbitant rates. And that's why we're enabling any lender to revamp how they make credit decisions with our proprietary technology Render. Thanks to ClearScore and EY for including our perspectives in this report. Article in the comments Andy Sleigh Tom Markham Alex Roy The "generative" part of the brain is what turns ideas and plans into actions, including spoken and written words. But the hard part of intelligence is to come up with those ideas and plans. In the brain, ideas are formed in the prefrontal cortex. Turning them into actions is done by the motor cortex and the cerebellum. Reducing intelligence to generation is like reducing software to print() statements. 🎉 Nium has been named to the prestigious Forbes Fintech 50 list for the second year in a row! Thank you to Forbes for including us as one of the most innovative private fintech companies in the U.S.   “It’s an honor to be among the world’s best again on the Forbes Fintech 50 list. We’ve been working hard to double down on meeting our customers’ needs with new products, new verticals, and regional expansions. Our goal for this year is to continue on the path to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today.” - Prajit Nanu, Co-founder and CEO at Nium   🚀 See the full Forbes Fintech 50 list here: https://lnkd.in/dVNJcpPU The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to finalize the Personal Financial Data Rights rule (US open banking), which requires financial institutions to provide free, stable and secure access to consumer financial data to third parties (with consumers’ permission). With open finance already becoming increasingly mainstream in the US, CFPB’s official open banking framework marks an exciting milestone for the financial services industry. Some food for thought on how this will impact financial data users and aggregators: 👉🏻 For financial data users (primarily FinTechs): With free access to consumer financial data, FinTech companies will be empowered to cater to consumers’ specific financial needs, in use cases such as #loanunderwriting, #personalfinance, #kyc and #kyb . However, the data types covered under the proposed framework are still relatively limited to areas such as basic financial & transaction info in checking / savings accounts, credit cards, and digital wallets, basic identity information, payment initiation information. While there’s still a long way ahead, I’m excited to see more new use cases unlocked as we further push the boundaries of open finance & open data. Throwing a few ideas out there: 💡 #TaxPreparation - Consumer & SMB tax and payroll data will fundamentally transform the $15 billion-revenue US tax preparation industry. 💡 #WealthManagement - Financial assets and pension data will turbocharge the $35+ trillion AUM US wealth management industry. 💡 #ConsumerCredit - Alternative data including rent / utilities payments, BNPL loans, medical bills, and EBT accounts data can open more doors in consumer credit. 💡 #Insurance - Open finance data will help insurance carriers finetune their actuarial models, while access to broader insurance data can provide brokers, agents and insured customers with better insights and hopefully economics on the insurance coverage. ——— 👉🏻 For financial data aggregators: The open banking rule will formally mark the end to the era of screen scraping. For data aggregators to win in the new landscape, differentiation will be harder. 💡 #DataEnrichment: #GenAI and #LLMs will significantly reduce the time and efforts it takes to clean and enrich large amounts of structured and unstructured data, freeing humans up to unlock new use cases in the era of open financial data. 💡 New use cases: When a data moat no longer exists, moving beyond the aggregator identity and expanding into new, stickier use cases are critical. Plaid is a great example: from its original core use cases of banking account aggregation and connection, Plaid has since expanded into #paymentfacilitation, #identityverification, #frauddetection, #personalfinancemanagement, and #creditdecisioning. Excited to chat more about new use cases unlocked by #openbanking and #openfinance with fellow #fintech nerds! 🏦 How does one become a successful #venturecapitalist? I sat down with David Yin, partner at GSR Ventures on my podcast to find out! David is also the first guest who graduated from Harvard Kennedy School. David hails from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, HKS and Yale University. In a prior life he did everything from consulting to startup to journalism. David gave me a breakdown of his day to day, the basics of venture capital and discussed how VC can add societal value to the world and not just profit alone. We discussed everything from #ai to #publicservice and compared a little bit of our respective MBA programs Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Harvard Business School. Which program do you think is better? If you’re interested in our conversation and more please give the podcast a listen and follow! https://lnkd.in/e83EKk3E #vc #venturecapital #startup #southeastasia #harvard #harvarduniversity #stanfordgsb #gsb #stanford #capitalism #policy #business #startups #singapore As I take a moment to reflect on 2023 while riding back home for Tet on our new model Quantum, a wave of emotions washes over me – immense pride, deep gratitude, and a burning excitement for what the future holds. It's been a whirlwind few years navigating the dynamic world of electric vehicles, and this past year at Dat Bike has been nothing short of extraordinary. While there's been tiredness along the way, witnessing over a million miles ridden on Dat Bikes across Vietnam fuels our fire even more. This journey wouldn't have been possible without the unwavering support of our incredible team and investors Jungle Ventures Wavemaker Partners Delivery Hero GSR Ventures Hustle Fund and more. Thank you for believing in Dat Bike and being part of this incredible ride. Here's to 2024 a quantum leap towards a cleaner, brighter future, one ride at a time. #electricvehicles #sustainabletransportation #vietnam #startuplife #datbike At GSR Ventures and Stanford University Graduate School of Business, I’ve been spending a lot of time with founders who are using AI to turbocharge the consumer credit experience. Many argue that consumer credit in the US is a saturated market, but there remain many untapped opportunities across the loan lifecycle. Here are some areas that I’m particularly excited about: 🔍What: Intelligent product discovery 🤔So What: DTC distribution of credit products is expensive and ineffective. Customer acquisition is one of the largest expenses in consumer lending. Banks and lenders in the US spend ~$200 to acquire each customer today. Product discovery today is still predominantly initiated by the consumer. For example, if one requires a personal loan, they often start by searching on Google. This consumer-driven discovery process introduces friction into customer engagement and acquisition. 💡Now What: AI-driven, personalized product recommendations, fueled by increasingly sophisticated discovery and recommendation algorithms, has the potential to transform the consumer journey and lower acquisition costs through more precise targeting. -------- 💼What: Semi-automated loan underwriting & servicing 🤔So What: Loan underwriting and servicing is a manual, labor-intensive process that creates friction and frustration. There are nearly 350k loan officers in the US, spending over 20 hours a week manually collecting documents from customers and even more time dealing with in-person visits, decades-old legacy systems, and data entry errors. On average, a personal loan takes 3-5 days from look-to-book while a mortgage takes around a month. The slow application process has resulted in frustration and high churn rates of 65-80%. 💡Now What: With human in the loop for compliance and quality assurance, Generative AI can save time, improve retention, and enhance the efficiency of the underwriting and servicing processes in consumer lending. -------- 💬 What: Smart collections with human touch 🤔 So What: Debt collection today primarily relies on template-based letters and automated calling systems, often overlooking the debtor's experience. In 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recorded nearly 116k complaints regarding debt collection practices. Further, the uncertain economic outlooks, coupled with rising delinquency rates (US consumer loan delinquency rates reached a ten-year high at 2.53% in Q3 2023), signals an impending increase in collection burden. 💡 Now What: AI-powered chatbots will streamline debt collection and infuse the process with a human touch. Beyond this, there are opportunities down the road for AI to proactively detect early signs and engage with consumers who are delinquent but not charged-off. If you are building or investing in the consumer credit space or excited about the future of AI in credit, let’s chat! ☕ #fintech #ai #consumercredit Very excited to see #Singapore #fintech startup Aspire bring its all-in-one #finance software to 15,000 SMEs and startups in #SoutheastAsia, which are typically underserved by traditional financial institutions 🏦 Yet, a focus on #SME could also be a double edged sword, as I explain in this Tech in Asia article by Thu Huong Le 📝 1️⃣ “Smaller companies are also very price-sensitive,” says David Yin, a partner at global investment firm GSR Ventures, commenting on one of Aspire’s growth challenges. “They either die fast or they quickly switch to alternatives if price is cheaper.” 2️⃣ The willingness to pay for software integrated with traditional banks is likely lower outside Singapore, particularly among traditional SMEs and in markets where labor cost is much cheaper, he notes. Earlier this week, GSR Ventures, Advance Intelligence Group and Fintern jointly hosted a casual networking mixer event at 80RR Fintech Hub in #Singapore. A big thank you to all the #banks, #fintechs, #investors and #ecosystem enablers who contributed to an evening rich in stimulating conversations, connections and collaborations. Citi HSBC DBS Bank PayPal Mastercard Nium TripleA Northstar Group 1982 Ventures Lightspeed Cento Ventures Monk's Hill Ventures Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) Chubb Fintech Nation Temasek Pine Labs Momentum Works Atome ADVANCE.AI Also a shoutout to EVOCOMMERCE LIMITED for their handy Bounceback event #doorgift! 🎢 The #SoutheastAsia #startup scene has gone on a roller coaster ride in the recent years. The 2019-21 period saw explosive growth, with $41 billion in #venturecapital funding and unicorns being minted at an unprecedented rate. However, the last 1-2 years have brought a sharp correction. Major global players like Tiger Global have largely withdrawn from the region, leaving a void that Middle Eastern investors are starting to fill. In a recent article in The Business Times by Claudia Chong, I had the opportunity to share some thoughts: 🔍 “The previous strategy was very much to invest, and then sell to one of these foreign funds… And now that these foreign funds are not picking up the investments, (the regional funds) are a lot more cautious,” says David Yin, a partner at global VC firm GSR Ventures, which manages over US$3.7 billion in assets. 🌏 GSR’s Yin says. “A lot of the companies in #China that succeeded in recent years – the founders have been serial entrepreneurs with a lot of experience.” Moving forward, I remain incredibly excited about the region's potential. Here are some key pieces of advice I've been sharing with founders there: 1️⃣ Forget the valuation and multiples from 2021; those were abnormal times. This new "normal" era demands a pragmatic approach to building sustainable businesses with valuations grounded in fundamentals. In fundraising, do what's needed to position the company for long-term success 2️⃣ Despite these challenges, Southeast Asia is ripe with unmet needs and growth opportunities, particularly in #consumer and #fintech. SKINTIFIC, a D2C skincare brand founded in 2022, grew to ~$200 million in revenues without venture funding. Other innovative consumer products (e.g. flavored mouthwash, konjac rice) can quickly hit $20-30m in revenues in #Indonesia 3️⃣ Be thoughtful about market size from day one. Unlike large, relatively homogeneous markets like the US and China, Southeast Asia is smaller and more fragmented. To build a substantial business, addressing multiple markets or product lines is often necessary https://lnkd.in/gfW3aWce #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #StartupAdvice #Venture #Founder #Singapore I have been on LinkedIn for a while (mostly due to my former role as a Forbes contributor) but never really realized this community’s reach and power. In 2023, I finally became intentional about spending time on the platform and it’s been eye opening! 🤯 Sharing some highlights from the past twelve months and plans for the coming year 📝 🚀 2023: A Year of Impactful Connections & Insights 🌟 Invited to become a LinkedIn Top Voice in #VentureCapital 🌐 Surpassed 500,000 impressions (3.5x yoy), thanks to engaging discussions and shared insights with the #community 📈 Grew my network by 6,000 followers (+35% yoy), connecting with inspiring individuals across industries 🔍 Looking Ahead: 2024's Areas of Focus Inspired by my GSR Ventures colleague Yuechen Zhao, I'm excited to continue debating and writing about the #tech and #business trends that are shaping our future. I'll dive deep into topics like #AI and #fintech, unpacking complexities and bringing forward the narratives that matter ✍️ 🌱 What's Next? Expect more content on: 1️⃣ Innovative applications from new financial infrastructure (eg. #openfinance, #FedNow, #blockchain) 2️⃣ AI-driven disruptions to fintech (especially consumer #credit and #wealth management) and #enterprise productivity (eg. sales and marketing, analytics) 3️⃣ Cross-border #payments, #ecommerce, and #innovation transfer in an era of rising geopolitical tensions 4️⃣ #Mentorship and personal growth Let's keep the momentum going! Join me in these conversations, share your perspectives, and let's make 2024 a year of collective learning and growth 🤝 Investors and CEOs: The bar for technology companies to go public on US exchanges today is $500M of annualized high margin (75%+ GM) revenue. Klaviyo LTM revenue: $585M (80%+ GM) Instacart LTM ads revenue: $740M (80%+ GM) ARM LTM revenue: $2.68B (96% GM!) If you have a company doing $100M in annual revenue, growing 30% YoY, it's 6+ years away from hitting that $500M threshold. And if it's "only" growing 20% YoY at $100M, it's 9 years from hitting this milestone. Companies will need to stay patient for a VERY long period of time before tapping the public markets. Buckle down, execute, and figure out how to raise capital to get to the promised land, OR exit through M&A. Now, the bar might come down over time, as bankers + investors try to get lower scale companies out (or companies might be forced to test the markets since private markets are closed), but these micro / sub-scale IPOs will be painful for everyone - employees, founders and investors alike. Be realistic with yourself (and your LPs) about how many companies will really make it. Most will give up during this two decade march. PS: In other geos, the bar to go public is lower. In India, the bar is $70-100M annualized revenue. This is the reason many Indian companies are no longer rushing to incorporate in the US, or are doing a reverse flip where the US entity becomes a subsidiary of the Indian entity. It's much easier to go public in India, at least 6-9 years faster. It’s an absolute honor for Crossmint to receive the Web3 Innovator of the Year award by Fireblocks 🏆 Contrary to public perception, 2023 has been an extraordinary year for the industry. Market conditions forced enterprises to pivot from doing simple drops to thinking deeply about how blockchain can help their core business. Most Fortune 500 companies have blockchain units and we are seeing insane use cases come up across virtually all industries. We are extremely excited for the year to come and for the great work of our 30,000 clients to go live. Onwards and onchain 🧱⛏️ PS. Thank you Fireblocks for the recognition and for being great partners on this journey Had the privilege of meeting Garry Tan, #CEO of Y Combinator and learned that we have quite a few things in common: His dad is from #Singapore, we both went to Stanford, and more importantly, we share a belief in the power of #technology and #entrepreneurship to solve some of the world's most pressing problems - including advocating for reforms in the #public sector 🌉 Highly recommend Garry's recent talk at Stanford University, where he connected the different experiences in his life, such as volunteering as a photographer at the Y Combinator Startup School in 2008 to learn how to start a #startup. With a growth mindset, grit, and some luck, you never know where life will take you! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gqaACMUG Backlog: 6 months to 3 months. Another 4x scale in next 8 weeks. People say "production hell". More like "scaling production is fun as hell". #datbike #quantum #scaling A startup lesson from Taylor Swift: market size doesn't really matter. RCA Records had the chance to continue working with a young Taylor Swift, but they didn’t think there was a big enough market for a teenage country singer. After all, country music was on the decline with young listeners. So RCA made a critical mistake: they underestimated Swift and her market. It turns out, of course, that Swift *expanded* the country market before further expanding her empire to mainstream pop. The lesson: great products & great founders expand markets. Startup history is littered with market sizing mistakes that caused early investors to miss the train. Uber is a classic example. A lot of people made the mistake of sizing Uber's opportunity as the yellow cab market. What they missed was that a 10x product expands the market, and Uber offered a 10x better product than taxis: ✅ Coverage density was higher, which drove down average wait times to under five minutes ✅ Geolocation on mobile devices enabled anyone to call a car, nearly from anywhere ✅ Payment was done via mobile, meaning customers didn’t need to carry cash ✅ The dual rating system ensured quality ✅ Digital record of each ride meant that Ubers were safer than cabs Same goes for Airbnb in home-sharing, Benchling in life sciences, or even Red Bull in energy drinks (which effectively created that $53B market). I always liked how Bill Gurley puts it: “The past can be a poor guide for the future if the future offering is materially different than the past.” Or in the words of Box's Aaron Levie: "Sizing the market for a disruptor based on an incumbent's market is like sizing the car industry off how many horses there were in 1910." As for Swift, of course, she's sold 100M+ albums and was today named Spotify's Artist of the Year. Market sizing analyses are overrated. Great products expand markets. Congrats to GSR Ventures portco Firework (video #commerce solution) for being named to Fast Company's "Next Big things in Tech"! Congratulations to Enterprise Singapore for opening its new office in San Francisco, its third in the US after NYC and LA. Strategically located in the heart of #SiliconValley, this will further boost trade and investment between the two countries, especially in biomed, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and #software 🇸🇬🇺🇸 The office will also support Singaporean companies expanding into the US. This include #tech startups such as Datature, Ai Palette, and Breathonix Pte Ltd as well as F&B brands such as Tanglin Gin, IRVINS, Melati Drinks, and Khong Guan 🤝 It was exciting to have Enterprise Singapore CEO Chuan Teck Lee and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officiate the opening. Also caught up with Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan about the podcast we collaborated on earlier 🎙️ Delon Toh Amanda Lim ***GSR Ventures 2023 Digital Health VC Survey*** We polled over 40 leading healthcare technology VCs on a number of topics: where digital health is going, how digital health investors are reacting to generative AI, what are top clinical areas of interest, and the state of the market. Here we share the results in our GSR Ventures annual digital health investor survey. Highlights: • Most healthcare investors are taking a “middle ground” on generative AI. 71% of investors believe ChatGPT/GenAI is changing their investment strategy “somewhat” or “a little”, with 12% saying it does “not at all”. Only 17% of investors are willing to say ChatGPT/GenAI changes their investment strategy “significantly”. • The sectors that healthcare investors believe are most impacted by generative AI are: healthcare data and analytics and tech-enabled services. • Investors believe that the clinical areas with the most promise for startups are oncology (for the second consecutive year) followed by cardiology. • Overall investors expect valuations to be fairly similar in 2024 compared to 2023. 78% believe valuations will be the same +/- 20%, however slightly more investors believe valuations across health technology will continue to fall next year. Thanks again to all of the investors who shared their insights to make this possible! Dive into the results for yourself. Let us know what questions we should make sure to ask investors next year. Sunny Kumar, MD, Wei Li Tan, MD, MBA, Yuechen Zhao, GSR Ventures #digitalhealth #generativeAI #heatlhtechnology #vc #startups #funding

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(2022 - 2023), Big Data Engineer at Javis (2022 - 2022), Senior Full Stack Developer at Linkby (2022 - 2022), Head Of Engineering at TheNextGig (2021 - 2022), Back End Developer at LimeChat (2021 - 2022), Software Engineer / Machine Learning Intern at Sony Research India (2020 - 2021) Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software Development, Cloud Computing, Large Language Models (LLM), Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Knowledge Graphs, Educational Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, Entrepreneurship, Technical Support, Voice LLM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Full-Stack Development, Python (Programming Language), Front-End Development, Web Development, Next.js, React.js, Elasticsearch, DevOps, Kubernetes, Agile Methodologies, Product Development, HTML, Deep Learning, Data Science, Product Management, Machine Learning, Programming, Algorithms, Data Mining, Analytical Skills, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Data Analysis, Python, C++, JavaScript, Java, Microsoft Excel, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Visual Studio, SQL, R, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Node.js, REST API, Django Recent Posts: How does it feel to represent your country on an International stage and bring home a victory? 🇮🇳 I was honored to represent India at the Global AI Hackathon 2024 by Upstage in Jeju Island, South Korea among the Top 15 Teams. Competing against 650+ participants from 43 countries, we secured the 2nd prize globally, winning 3000 USD! 🏆 What made this journey unforgettable? - The adrenaline of competing against the best minds across the world. - Working with a great teammate—KHUSHI KASTURIYA, who brought creativity to pitch, and precision to project. - Hearing global participants acknowledge the legacy and brilliance of Indian innovation and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur! - Endless struggles—from visa hurdles to racing against tight timelines. Want to know my biggest takeaway from winning 6 Hackathons? Or curious about the secrets that helped us stand out? I’d love to share it with you! Follow for Part 2; I’ll share some untold stories soon! #global #AI #hackathon #winner #career #SouthKorea Never too late to share my 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧! Had the privilege of participating in several prestigious hackathons, and I'm thrilled to share my achievements with you all: EXL Hackathon -🥇Gold ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization Smart India Hackathon -🥈Silver Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India HackStar -🥉Bronze Narcotics Control Bureau - India Darkathon -🏆Top 30 Rakuten Rakathon -🏆Top 100 I'm passionate about innovation and technology's positive impact on society. Hope to inspire and collaborate with like-minded students and professionals. Let's connect and build something amazing!💻 I want to hear from you! Have you participated in any hackathons before? What was your experience like? 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑡'𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.📩 Shoutout to my teammates: Anurag Sandeep Hariom Vedant Badrinath Hemanth I'm proud that my junior teammates played a significant role in these victories, proving that great teamwork knows no hierarchy. 𝗞𝘂𝗱𝗼𝘀 to all the 𝗷𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 out there! As a way to give back, I'm happy to 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒊𝒑𝒔 on succeeding in hackathons with anyone interested. Let's inspire each other and explore the exciting world of Hackathons together🔥 #hackathons #teamwork #winner #motivation #hackathon #personalbranding #achievement #talent #skills #technology #innovation Delighted to announce that I have joined Mercari, Inc. as a Software Engineer Intern!  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work at the #Tokyo HQ🗼with such a talented team and to contribute to the company's mission of creating a global marketplace where anyone can buy and sell. Looking forward to all the challenges and growth opportunities that this onsite internship will bring and also to making a significant impact through my determination and commitment. 🔥 Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this journey. I am grateful for this opportunity and can't wait to see what the future holds. PS: Life in #Japan is all about Google Maps, Apple Translate, and the Spectacular Views 🇯🇵 [ Feel free to Comment your Email soon to receive the entire process of my selection, with tips and tricks to crack Mercari US and Mercari India too 📩 || Open to Connecting ] LinkedIn for Creators #SoftwareEngineering #Internships #careers #technology #inovation #india #placements #hiring #follow #share #socialmedia Thank you Careerboat ( Backed by i-Ventures), for providing me the platform to share my experience for the benefit of the student community!😄 Looking forward to Today evening at 7:00 pm🕡 to interacting with you all and mentoring you Win Hackathons. Registration Link in their comments section, or Comment down your email here, to directly get the meet link.📩 (Don't miss this opportunity!)👇 #hackathon #opportunity #experience #softwaredevelopment #machinelearning #blockchain #intern #job #follow #share Recently I have been receiving a lot of DMs regarding the Amazon ML Summer School, so I would like to share my experience of last year and how I got Selected with some Tips for you to crack it!👇 [Those interested in directly knowing more details about the Selection Test (pattern, preparation tips, sample questions, etc.) please drop your emails in the comments section ASAP!]📧 Amazon ML Summer School aims at providing students the opportunity to gain #machinelearning skills on key #ml topics. Unlike other sessions, for this you have to first clear the Selection Test, only then you will be able to join their Live sessions and receive a Certification. In short, I had a great experience understanding new concepts and applications and even got shortlisted further to interview for the Applied Scientist #intern position. And guess what, the Registrations are still open so what are you waiting for, Check Now - Link is here in the comment!👇 (PS Edit: Registrations are closed now, All the very Best for your Test) This year it will be conducted on four weekends in July 2022, and it's open to Everyone, unlike last year when it was only for Tier-1 Colleges. #tag and #share it with your friends (graduate in 2023 or 2024) and anyone else who might benefit from this! #offcampus #internships #placements #amazon #faang #hiring #opportunity #interview #experience #comment #follow I thank the Sony Research India family for the unique Christmas party experience. Kudos to the organizing team Urvashi Agarwal and Rakshith Ravi Karpur. We had lots of fun with the interesting games, light-hearted presents, heartwarming wishes given by Secret Santas, and on top of it got a sneak peek into Japanese Christmas traditions!! The entire team Pankaj Wasnik, Ph.D., Nirmesh Shah, Dr. Angshuman, SHUNSUKE SIMON, Naoyuki Onoe, Janani Ramaswamy, RAJ GOHIL, Aman Shenoy, Saumya Borwankar, Aditya Srivastava, Nandini Karmakar, Nikhil Narayan, Dr Praveen Patil and many more, had so much fun. The happiness and cheer will last me the whole year.😄 I extend my warm wishes to the entire LinkedIn Family and wish you all Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.💖 #ExperienceSony #HappyNewYear Dear All, I’m extremely glad and excited to share that I have joined Sony as a Software Development Intern in the Media Analysis Department for Sony Research India. I am grateful to my friends and seniors for guiding me always, and juniors too for motivating me, which led me to achieve this. I sincerely thank both of you, Pankaj Wasnik, Ph.D. San, and Rakshith Ravi Karpur San for providing me with such a wonderful opportunity. I believe this will be an amazing opportunity to interact with other members of the team and also a great learning experience for me. Thank You! #intern #experiencelearning #sony #oppurtunity

Adept at scaling small, mid-sized and enterprise-level fintech companies and driving exceptional outcomes. I have successfully navigated and contributed to 4 fintech companies with thriving exits through acquisitions or IPOs. Throughout my career, I have held leadership roles at prominent companies such as Nuvei, Applied Systems, and Global Payments Inc. My diverse experience spans multiple domains within the fintech landscape, including underwriting, risk & compliance, and business development. I have collaborated closely with Product, Engineering/Development, Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Project Management teams to deliver innovative fintech solutions, streamline processes, and cultivate growth. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge fintech solutions to transform industries, streamline processes, and cultivate growth. As a dedicated leader, I strive to inspire teams, foster innovation, and ensure operational excellence in every endeavor. Positions: X at Stealth (2024 - Present), Member at Operators Guild (2023 - Present), Member at FOG Ventures (2023 - Present), Chief Operating Officer at Stockpile (2023 - 2024), COO, Applied Pay at Applied Systems (2022 - 2023), Vice President of Underwriting at Nuvei (2019 - 2021), Director of Risk & Compliance at Payscout (2013 - 2019), Director of Operations at i3 Verticals (2011 - 2013), ISO Chargeback Liaison at Global Payments Inc. (2010 - 2011) Skills: Product Strategy, Product Road Mapping, Pricing Strategy, Performance Metrics, Competitive Analysis, Communication, FinTech, Credit Cards, Credit, Banking, Payments, Commercial Lending, Financial Risk, Payment Card Processing, Risk Management, Electronic Payments, Debit Cards, Loan Origination, Loans, Underwriting, Fraud, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Merchant Services, Financial Analysis, Mortgage Lending, Operational Risk, Regulatory Capital, Transaction Processing, Interest Rate Risk Management, Payment Systems, Mobile Payments, Payment Gateways, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, AML, Small Business Lending, E-payments, Relationship Management, Fraud Detection, Financial Services, Management, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships Recent Posts: Insurance companies face unique payment challenges that traditional solutions just can't solve. But there’s good news—modern, insurance-focused payment solutions can empower your organization to overcome some of your biggest pain points. In our on-demand webinar, "How to Avoid 5 Common Payment Pitfalls by Adopting Insurance-Focused Solutions," you’ll discover: ✅ Why traditional payment solutions fall short for insurers ✅ The five ways purpose-built solutions can transform your payment strategy ✅ How Duck Creek is empowering insurers with a tailored approach to payments Link: https://bit.ly/3Oig7re Hearty holiday greetings to all my colleagues, connections, and friends. While continuing to provide fintech and payment consulting advisory services, I am actively seeking a product management leadership position in the digital payments space and would greatly appreciate any intros or connections to companies currently hiring. Thank you in advance! We're excited to announce the launch of Duck Creek Payments Facilitator—a comprehensive, end-to-end insurance payment solution! This solution brings secure, real-time payments, including FedNow and digital wallets, to #insurance carriers worldwide. 🌍 💳 Insurers can now seamlessly collect and disburse funds using any payment provider in their market of choice. Say hello to next-gen payments! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4eMLk0O #InsurTech #DigitalPayments Happy Friday, LinkedIn community! 👋 It's been quite a while since I last posted, and I've missed the opportunity to connect with many of you. Today, I’m excited to share an update as I embark on a new chapter in my professional journey. From humble beginnings, I've always believed in working hard and making the best of every opportunity. From innovative startups to some of the most influential industry leaders, I've been fortunate to be a part of and contribute to several remarkable successes, including exits and IPOs. Reflecting on my journey, I’m immensely grateful for the brilliant teams and visionary leaders I've worked alongside. Together, we've achieved significant milestones and navigated numerous challenges. My focus is on driving innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering strategic growth. Now, I’m looking forward to new opportunities where I can leverage my expertise in payments, compliance, and strategic growth - Here are specific areas where I can add the most value: 🔹 Underwriting: Automation and increase efficiency 🔹 Risk: Improve policies/procedures to reduce losses 🔹 Compliance: Enhance compliance with card schemes and regulators 🔹 Operations: Establish operational infrastructure to support growth through team expansion and process improvements 🔹 Acquisitions: Oversee due diligence 🔹 Transitions: Retail ISO or wholesale to FSP and SaaS companies looking to bring payments in-house as a payment facilitator 🔹 Growth: Expand verticals (including complex vertical markets) I'm available for contract, advisory, and board roles. For serious inquiries, my resume is available. To all the colleagues, mentors, and partners I've worked with—thank you for your unwavering support and trust. And to those I haven't met yet, I’m excited about the potential collaborations that lie ahead. Have a great weekend! #fintech, #payments, #merchantservices Winding down 2023 with some great memories from this year's Money20/20 event in Las Vegas! Shout-out to our team and valued partners who made this yet another unforgettable event: ◾ Victor Wang of Stockpile ◾ Mandy Myers of Kroger ◾ Elizabeth Mansfield of Paymentus ◾ Craig J. Lewis of Gig Wage ◾ Nneka U. of Better #fintech #Gemini is here!! Google Google DeepMind Google Research 🎁 Unwrap the Gift of Investing🌟 Our Ultimate Holiday eGift Guide is Here! 📚✨ Looking for a gift that goes beyond the usual? Dive into our Holiday Gift Guide 📖, brimming with eGift card options for every level of investor! Whether they're making their first investment or they're a seasoned market player, we've got something for everyone. Pick the gift that keeps on giving and help your loved ones invest in their future with us. 💸🎄 Shop Now: https://lnkd.in/g39dSpfp #InvestmentGifts #HolidayGuide #eGiftCards #Finance #Investing #HolidaySeason #GiftIdeas 🌟 Money 20/20 Highlights 🌟 Stockpile's time at Money20/20 was nothing short of inspiring!🚀 We led two incredible panels, diving deep into the realms of AI and the often-misunderstood topic of financial literacy. Here's a quick recap of these thought-provoking discussions: 💡 Financial Literacy is BS: Unmasking the Real Drivers: The panel didn't hold back when it came to discussing "Financial Literacy is BS." Victor Wang alongside Amobi Okugo, Jennifer Itzkowitz, and Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW challenged the status quo, advocating for a more actionable approach by fintech companies to influence behavior. It's not about jargon; it's about empowering individuals to understand and navigate their financial journeys. 🚀 🤖 AI Revolution: Stepping into the Future of Fintech as a Change Maker: The panel shared insights on how artificial intelligence can be a game-changer for fintech. They explored how AI is reshaping the financial landscape, from trading to customer service. It's not just about algorithms; it's about personalizing the experience and making it smarter and more accessible. 🤯 #Money2020 #Stockpile #AI #FinancialLiteracy Thrilled to share! 🎉 Our very own CEO, Victor Wang, got candid with Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq's Trade Talks at Money20/20. They dove into why Financial Literacy programs are BS - “Barely sufficient”😂  in teaching kids and teens about money matters. 📈💰 Check out the clip and get ready to be inspired. Because when it comes to financial literacy being backed by action, we're just getting started! 🚀 #Stockpile #Money2020 #FinancialLiteracy #NextGenMoney 🎉 Today's the day! 🎉 Join our CEO Victor Wang as he hosts a thought-provoking panel: "Financial Literacy is BS: Unmasking the Real Drivers" on The Black Box Stage at Money Hall at 11 AM. Victor will be joined by a fantastic panel: 🎓 Jennifer Itzkowitz, PhD, Associate Professor of Finance, Seton Hall University ⚽ Amobi Okugo, Owner & Founder of A Frugal Athlete 🧠 Jen Libby, MSW, LCSW, CEO & Founder of Promly Come chat with us after the panel to network and answer any questions you have. See you there! 🤝 #FinancialLiteracy #Money2020 #Fintech #Money2020usa 🚀 Stockpile has arrived at Money20/20 🌟 We're thrilled to be a part of this incredible event, and connect with other fintech innovators. 🤝 Make sure to catch our panel discussion: "Financial Literacy is BS: Unmasking the Real Drivers." 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 24th 🕚 Time: 11 AM 🏟️ Place: The Black Box Stage, Money Hall It's a discussion you won't want to miss! See you there! 👥💼 #Money2020 #Fintech #Money2020usa 🌟 Who's ready for Money20/20 in Las Vegas? 🎉 Save the date for a can't-miss panel discussion hosted by our CEO, Victor Wang. Join us for our panel discussion… “Financial Literacy is BS: Unmasking the Real Drivers” 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 24th 🕚 Time: 11 AM 🏟️ Place: The Black Box Stage, Money Hall Get ready for an enlightening discussion on the true drivers of financial behavior. We can't wait to see you there!  💼💰🚀 #Money2020 #Fintech #Money2020usa Digital brokerage platform Stockpile has teamed up with Green Dot Corporation to launch a youth-focused debit card as part of Stockpile’s product lineup. Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile, and Simran J. Singh, head of enterprise business development, BaaS at Green Dot share insights on how this collaboration supports building financial confidence among younger consumers and whether it has become the need of the hour. Read more: https://t.ly/FcRez #GenZ #Stocks #PersonalFinance #DebitCard Payments friends: I have a marketing contact looking for a new CMO or VP of Marketing role. If you’re interested, please shoot me a DM. Thanks! 🎉 We are excited to share that Stockpile will be attending the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas this month. Our CEO of Stockpile, Inc., Victor Wang, will be hosting a spirited panel that may raise a few eyebrows: 😳 Financial Literacy is BS: Unmasking the Real Drivers 😳 Tuesday, October 24th at 11 a.m. on The Black Box Stage in the Money Hall. He'll be joined by an incredible group of panelists: 🎓 Jennifer Itzkowitz, PhD, Associate Professor of Finance, Seton Hall University ⚽️ Amobi Okugo, Owner & Founder of A Frugal Athlete 🧠 Jen Libby, MSW, LCW, CEO & Founder of Promly Stockpile is proud to participate in this conference and contribute our perspective as an innovative financial technology company aiming to empower a new generation of individuals on their financial journey. Let us know if you'll be at Money 20/20, we’d love to connect! #Money2020usa #Fintech #Money2020 Green Dot and Stockpile are partnering to deliver simple, affordable financial services to investors of all ages: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZMIqDi Powered by Green Dot's BaaS platform, Stockpile will embed parental spending controls and debit card functionality for minors in its retail investing product suite, with additional features and functionality planned for the future! #BaaS #EmbeddedFinance #Investing Green Dot and Stockpile are partnering to deliver simple, affordable financial services to investors of all ages: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZMIqDi Powered by Green Dot's BaaS platform, Stockpile will embed parental spending controls and debit card functionality for minors in its retail investing product suite, with additional features and functionality planned for the future! #BaaS #EmbeddedFinance #Investing Green Dot Corporation and Stockpile have partnered to introduce products, tools, and features aimed at making investing and personal finance more accessible to consumers of all ages.  Read here: https://bit.ly/3F0Wvn0 #partnership #familyfinance #personalfinance #financialservices #BaaS Green Dot and Stockpile are partnering to deliver simple, affordable financial services to investors of all ages: 🔗 bit.ly/3ZMIqDi Powered by Green Dot's BaaS platform, Stockpile will embed parental spending controls and debit card functionality for minors in its retail investing product suite, with additional features and functionality planned for the future! #BaaS #EmbeddedFinance #Investing Stockpile's CEO will be speaking at Money20/20 USA 2023, to join me click here https://lnkd.in/g9P459xN . Money20/20 📆 Who else is going this year to #Money2020USA in Vegas from Oct 22-25? 🤝 If you're around and want to chat, hit me up! 🌟 Hope you to see you there. 🎟 Thinking of going? Here's a link for a discount on your pass: https://lnkd.in/gzAdrnyk #money2020 📣 We're hiring! Stockpile is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to join our team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The CCO will lead the enhancement, execution, and maintenance of the Stockpile compliance program. Ideal candidates should have 7-10 years of compliance & finance leadership experience, knowledge of FINRA rules and SEC regulations, and the ability to positively influence outcomes throughout a technology-forward organization. FINRA Series 7 & 24 licenses are required. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in the most critical operations of our brokerage. Apply today and be part of our mission to revolutionize the investing & financial literacy landscape! #hiring #fintech #complianceofficer #jobposting 🎉 Exciting times at Stockpile! 🚀 As we embark on an expansion phase with our innovative product offerings, we're on the lookout for versatile and experienced Client Service/Operations Representatives to join our team in the heart of San Francisco. 🌉 Are you: 1) Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? 💯 2) Adept at handling complex inquiries and explaining intricate concepts in a simple manner? 🧩 3) Comfortable working in a fast-paced call center environment? ⏱️ 4) Experienced in financial services or retail operations? 💼 If so, we'd love to hear from you! 📣 This role is pivotal in promoting our product offerings and focusing on customer retention. As a team member, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally and work independently, all while maintaining a professional demeanor in a dynamic environment. Before applying, we encourage you to experience our product firsthand! 📲 Your insights and candid feedback will make a world of difference. ✨ If you're ready to make a real impact and grow with us, reach out at talent@stockpile.com or apply below. 💻 Let's take Stockpile to new heights together! 🌟 #hiring #jobopening #clientservice #operations #fintech #joinourteam 📈 Exciting news! As the COO of Stockpile, I'm thrilled to share that we have been named the Best Online Brokerage for Kids and Teens by Business Insider in their list of the Best Online Brokerages of May 2023! 🏆 Our user-friendly platform is designed with young investors in mind, offering fractional shares and hands-on learning experiences. We believe that children can learn by doing, making their own trades with adult approval, which helps build financial confidence. We take pride in our educational resources that teach stock market basics to prepare future generations for successful investing. 💡 👉 I invite you to read the full article and learn more about why Stockpile is the top choice for young investors. Please feel free to share this exciting news with your network, and let's continue empowering the next generation of investors! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/ebJDfMXq #Stockpile #BestOnlineBrokerages #Investing #PersonalFinance #KidsAndTeens #stocktrading #stockmarket HSBC has hired more than 40 former Silicon Valley Bank employees to create its own practice focused on health care startups and venture capital funds in the U.S., hitting the gas on its entrance to a sector that experts say is challenging for banks. - American Banker I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Chief Operating Officer at Stockpile! A little about Stockpile: "Starting is everything" - Stockpile empowers families to invest in their future and learn by doing. Join Over 1 Million Parents & Kids - Stockpile is a best-in-class 4.7★ investment app. Investopedia Best App for Custodial Accounts Business Insider Best Investment App for Beginners Forbes Best Investment App for Parents MSN Best App for Gifting Stocks Our investors include Fidelity Investments'​ Eight Roads Ventures, Arbor, Sequoia Capital, Mayfield Funds & Ashton Kutcher. #Stockpile #InclusiveFinance #InvestmentDemocratization #FinancialFreedom #learnbydoing #startingiseverything Passion. Perseverance. Grit. Scout mindset… Great infographic David Sym-Smith Great summary Infinicept | Deana Rich | Todd Ablowitz: “Some of the tech sector’s largest constituents could be reclassified: Visa (ticker: V), Mastercard (MA), and PayPal (PYPL) would move to the financial sector; Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) would join the industrials. The GICS developers say that the data-processing services provided by these firms are less about technology and more about “business support activities” to the financial and industrial sectors.”

Meet Glass Potato, a dynamic wanderer with a tech-savvy mind and a heart full of curiosity. From exploring the intricacies of AI to unraveling the mysteries of historical landmarks, Glass Potato navigates the world with a keen eye for innovation and a passion for learning. Whether diving into discussions about budget smartphones or delving into the socioeconomic factors of urban development, this eclectic individual is always ready to engage and explore. With a penchant for fitness and a love for diverse cuisines, Glass Potato is as versatile and intriguing as their chosen name.

Meet Thinh, a 33-year-old tech enthusiast from Vietnam with a decade of experience in software engineering. Balancing a busy lifestyle in Ho Chi Minh City, Thinh is an early riser who runs every morning and practices mindfulness. Passionate about AI and startups, Thinh explores the intersection of technology and creativity while managing diabetes with a healthy diet and exercise. A devoted family person, Thinh cherishes time with a beautiful wife and daughter and finds joy in hiking and playful activities. Always curious, Thinh is on a journey of personal growth and innovation.

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Short: 24yo, Thiel Fellow, sold 2 startups (last one I scaled to $52m valuation, raised $3m and sold it to toptal.com) ------ Long: Hey, I'm Nik Shevchenko, founder of fundplatform.io (sold) and WeLoveNoCode.com, launched in 2020 to accelerate product development through no-code solutions and sold to toptal.com in 2023. With a background in developing over 15 no-code applications, I drive quick product deployment to meet business objectives. My leadership was shown in hiring more than 100+ team members and in securing more than $3 million seed funding Based in San Francisco, I prioritize team-building and talent acquisition. I am actively engaged in staffing, recruiting, and leading dedicated teams towards achieving innovative solutions in the tech industry. My core skills include: - No-code platforms (Bubble, Adalo, Zapier, Webflow, Tilda, Airtable, Notion etc.) - Project Management - Product Management - Staffing and Recruiting - Fundraising and Financial Management - Team Building and Leadership - Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting - Robotics, VR/AR What do I like: Recruiting, VR/AR, robotics and longevity but open to anything else where I can bring value My motto: Be smart enough to look for smart people, because you are not the smartest. Positions: Founder at Omi AI (2024 - Present), Thiel Fellow at The Thiel Foundation (2023 - Present), Founder at WeLoveNoCode (2020 - 2023), On Deck Scale Fellowship at On Deck (2022 - 2022), Founder at Fund Platform (2017 - 2020), Became a 500 Startups Alumni at 500 Startups (2019 - 2019) Skills: Business Management, Strategy, Management, Fund, Trading, development, Hiring, Lean Startup, Business Strategy, Fundraising Recent Posts: Created a list of $80k+ in bounties that you can solve If you are - interested in ai wearables - learning to code - OR trying to get a job this is the best way to learn and get into the community of builders Need to bring 2 devs from India and Vietnam to the US for 2 weeks, asap Please recommend a B1/B2 agency with lowest decline rates 🥺🙏 I’m excited to announce that Omi AI has raised $2m from Tim Draper, Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi, and others! Few words from me: — Less than a year ago, we started building Omi with a simple goal: create the most powerful AI wearable to enhance human intelligence. Today, I’m thrilled to share that we’ve raised $2 million to take this vision even further. We’re grateful to welcome Tim Draper, 468 Capital, Embedding VC, and the Dropbox co-founder to our cap table, alongside some of the best angels in AI, hardware, and open-source. Thanks to the thousands of developers and early adopters building with us, we’ve seen incredible growth since launch: - Omi’s open-source ecosystem now has 6,000+ developers and 250+ apps built in just months. - Our AI wearable is live and shipping—and the demand is only growing. - We’re pushing the boundaries of brain-computer interfaces (BCI)—with plans to ship the first BCI developer kit this year. This is just the start. Along with this fundraise, I’d like to share a few major updates: 🔹 New AI Hardware, New Era Our next-gen consumer device is coming—with a focus on real-time AI assistance, seamless integrations, and a mind-blowing user experience. 🧠 Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) Are Here Omi isn’t just about voice AI—we believe in the future of thought-powered computing. This round will help us ship our first BCI developer kit, allowing builders to experiment with AI-driven neurotech. 🏆 We’re Building an Elite Team The best technology is built by the best people. We’re hiring top-tier AI engineers, hardware builders, and software devs to push the limits of what’s possible. 🚀 Join Us If you’ve built consumer hardware, AI models, or mind-blowing projects, we want you on board. 👉 The fastest way to join? Contribute to our GitHub. Every engineer we’ve hired started by building first—find a bounty, submit a PR, and if it’s great, we’ll hire you. 📩 Want to build the future together? Email me at nik@basedhardware.com. This is just the beginning. Read the full story and find our open roles here: https://lnkd.in/gMBkfY9S — Nik Omi AI has just raised and we have room for small checks. If you: - know many great devs, or - know how to build consumer apps, or - know how build BCI, or - want to work with us Send me a DM Just closed a great investor for Omi AI More updates soon 🚀 8k+ of my linkedin connections got automatically removed if we know each other and got disconnected, please let me know! introducing omi. thought to action. order now at https://omi.me You can now create AI replica from any X profile I replicated Elon Musk and asked what drugs he is on Try yourself: http://omi.me/personas In the future, every person you know will have a fully synced AI persona in Omi AI omi.me hasn’t launched yet, we will launch on January 8th, 2025 It will be the most beautiful device out there that will change your life. If you don't buy it, I will step down as a CEO If you’re a journalist or influencer and want early access before the launch, just DM me or email nik@basedhardware.com If you think it's a necklace, you are wrong. It’s not what you think My condolences to the family Vitalik Buterin trying out Omi AI's necklace Introducing Omi Apps - like GPTs but better: 💰$10M committed to developer payouts 🎵 Gigabytes of real-time audio to play with 💸 First $10k dropping TODAY Time to build your own app. Join online apps hackathon and come to SF for free: omi.me/apps Who is the best person you know who can run and scale a consumer hardware startup as a CEO/COO? How to get #1 trending on Github: Ask your users to post about you on reddit 5-10 times and let them use the product for free in exchange To celebrate my 25th birthday I’m giving away 1000 Friend AI necklaces on my twitter! How to plan: 1. Headphones with focusing music 2. ⁠Go to a park, find a tree, climb on it 3. ⁠Write down everything that comes into your head for 3 hours 4. Execute 🙏 Recommend the best Shopify designers who specialize in conversion optimization We gave out Friend AI necklaces on Dreamforce conference to determine: 😎 Best/worst CEO of 2024 🤖 Best/worst AI product of 2024 💻 Best/worst hardware product of 2024 💼 Best/worst company of 2024 Here is what Salesforce community thinks: https://lnkd.in/etQ9v-Km Two upcoming hackathons in SF: Hardware hackathon this Saturday, September 14th: https://lu.ma/lfnfl48g Software hackathon in Berkeley, September 21st https://lu.ma/jley7j97 "Hardware doesn't scale" Just published a "Careers" page and there is only one question: Looking for recommendations for the best video producer for the new product launch video 🙏 Need someone who delivered 10m+ views budget $100k introducing Omi AI one AI companion app, hundreds of devices download now at omi.me Everyone I meet in-person is automatically added to my Notion CRM using Zapier: Everyone is surprised to hear that Based Hardware is only 2 people Why? After hiring 50+ people in WLNC, I understood that the company isn't necessarily successful if it employs many people. It's successful if it employs the best people So we decided to run an experiment and follow Mark Zuckerberg's rule: only hire people you want to work for It's been very hard to decline talent - very rarely you meet someone you want to work for - hundreds of people reached out but we weren't sure How to understand, who do you want to work for? You can recognize such people from the start: while everyone is yapping, these people get things done Let's get to the point: after 2 months of search, I'm excited to announce the first person who joined our team - Thinh Nguyen Thinh has helped Loship to become a Series-C startup and an amazing human being who recently also became a father! I asked Thinh: "what's the craziest fact about you"? Response: along with being an amazing engineer, he also "can drink 2 jars of alcohol" and here is the proof Don't you want to work for someone who can survive this? Hosting a Friend hackathon tomorrow in San Francisco, 11am $30k prizes Great project that helps humanity Open source Friend just got funded 2nd time - thank you to our investors! I promise: - We won't spend even $1 on a domain name - We will stay committed to open-source - We will build products that help humanity and not destroy it This weekend we gave 100+ Friend AI necklaces and 30+ openglasses to hackers and asked them to build smth cool Here are the coolest projects: https://lnkd.in/eD4CuGmE We are top-1 on Product Hunt Thank you everyone for your support! https://lnkd.in/eM8C8PRF Meet your Friend on Product Hunt today To celebrate the launch, giving 5 devices to 5 random supporters! - Upvote - Leave a comment Results on Monday https://lnkd.in/eM8C8PRF This weekend we gave 100+ FRIEND AI necklaces to the hackathon participants After seeing 12+ amazing demos, we selected 4 best teams, who will get $2k+ in credits and 10+ devices! Congrats! This hackathon skyrocketed our user numbers => we've crossed 2k FRIEND users! See you all next Saturday at the AI wearables hackathon! You can now chat with AI characters but 10x more personalized than Character.AI How? Friend Necklace by Based Hardware tells AI everything about me: It knows what I like, what I don't like, who I am, and much more And yes it's fully open-source. Links below Announcing a 2-day AI Wearables Hackathon with 100 AI necklaces and 50 Smart glasses Dates: July 27-28 Location: SF Come build the best AI applications & hardware integrations to win 15+ wearables https://lnkd.in/eTAAHaw7? Get all the hardware you need along with help from the best hackers We are looking for a hardware/design cofounder Everything achieved at Based Hardware was done with 0 hardware experience in 3 months Time to get to the next level. Looking for a cofounder, who: - Built any hardware - Sold 10k+ units OR raised 1m$+ OR had $1m+ revenue Email me at nik@basedhardware.com with your top-1 achievement We got to the first page of Indiegogo ! https://basedhardware.com We've fixed the supply problem and Friend is now available on Indiegogo with 20% discounts on Dev Kits. If you wanted to buy Friend but weren't sure, now is the right time => https://igg.me/at/friend Working on more options for tomorrow You can spend 0 minutes managing your calendar. Here is how my necklace does it automatically for me Ladies, watch this if you want to start your own company Link👇 Startup founder tip: before launch, put a "submit investor interest" button on your site You'll never need money again You can now get a good-looking AI necklace for $69.69 I love trying out new tech. I have been holding off on buying the various AI devices until Adam Cohen Hillel and Nik Shevchenko joined forces to create Friend. An inexpensive ($29) open source AI wearable where the casing is 3D printed. I was the 96 backer on kickstarter to which they sold out with 712 backers, and made almost $50k in just a few weeks. What I like about it so far: -no fluf. Their packaging was cost effective and sustainable (simple QR code and cardboard). -clear use case. Taking voice notes that you can review later. It is not trying to be a million things. -easy to use. The hardware has one button, on/off with a light to show when it’s on. And a charging port. -The software app is intuitive. I never felt loss or unsure what to do next. Day 1 and I like it. Good job Based Hardware team! DECIDE HOW YOUR AI WEARABLE SHOULD LOOK We received 20+ submissions for the FRIEND design contest And instead of us designing smth weird, we want you to decide the future of AI wearables Choose what you want to wear and Vote on the best design here => https://lnkd.in/em9TYQFT You can now turn any glasses into AI smart glasses for just $20 It will record your life, remember people names, count calories, live translate, and much more Ant it's fully open source. Link 🔽 Excited to announce a Based Hardware Residency in SF on June 1st, 2024 Residents will have access to workbenches, hardware equipment (3D-printers, tools, etc.), and mentorship Great opportunity to fly to SF and build with the best Just fill in the form 👇 Giving out a free FRIEND Ai wearable to a random person To participate, follow me on X and put a “I’m in” here in comments My x: https://lnkd.in/eUf5RrPr Results in on Thursday I have some personal and exciting news to share! I'm starting a new company, FunnelMind.ai!✨🎉🥂🔥 TLDR: We use explainable ML and AI to act like an X-ray machine, looking deeply into sales and marketing funnels to help mitigate wasteful spending. We point out who is buying, who is not and why. Which stage of the funnel is the problem and why? Is it a Marketing, Sales or Product problem? Please visit our website at https://funnelmind.ai and watch the *90-second video*. Let me know what you think in the comments! ---------------------------- Why? I first noticed the issue with the leaky funnel about 6-7 years ago. Ever since then, I have seen it recur quarter after quarter, where GTM teams work extremely hard but still struggle to meet their quarterly goals due to the leaky funnel. So, I decided to solve this myself. You see, at least 50% of all GTM budget (both programs and personnel) are wasted, but it's hard to pinpoint where and why. There are three underlying problems: 1. Users interact with Sales, Marketing, and Product before they buy. So even if you are an excellent Marketer, if the problem is in Sales or worse yet, has a Product-Market fit issue that not even Steve Jobs could sell, you are toast! This holds good for Sales teams and Product teams perspective as well. All 3-teams need to know what's going on in other teams as well. 2. GTM teams are stretched too thin. They own awareness, acquisition, conversion, MQL, pipeline, and even revenue, leaving them no time to address the leaky funnel. They do their best but generally end up baking-in inefficiencies in their budget and ask for bigger budget. But this leads to them becoming an extremely expensive cost-center, which is not a good thing. 3. The data is fragmented across numerous tools (CRM, Data Warehouse, Marketo, etc.), and the customer journey is equally scattered. Thus, ML is necessary to analyze it properly. Solution:. And that's why we built FunnelMind.ai. We connect to 200+ data sources, and train hundreds of customer ML models to identify leaks at **every** stage of the funnel. We also build different funnels for Sales, Marketing, Product(PLG) and Cross-Team funnels to go deep and identify where the problem is. But each company is unique, so we act as consultants + a SaaS company, crafting custom solutions for each one. We set up essentially everything for GTM teams like a co-pilot and send them weekly, monthly and quarterly reports with a ton of insights, suggestions and recommendations automatically. Best part, for a limited time, we are for the first 5 eligible companies, we'll set up everything for them and give them an initial report for free! 🤯🎉 If you liked what you read so far, please share it with your Marketing, Sales, RevOps, or Marketing Ops team, let's fix this leaky funnel together! ✨🙌🙏 Ask them to book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dakYK3H3 PS: Watch the 90-second video on https://funnelmind.ai Major announcements: - We got featured by Kickstarter - We are starting a company to ship faster Based Hardware - We got the first investor 🎉 - You can now become our GitHub sponsor More: Today I randomly posted an AI wearable project on Kickstarter In a few hours it overachieved the goal by 250% and blew up on twitter I’m excited to announce that from today, I’m working on FRIEND It’s an open source AI wearable that records, summarizes and gives feedback on your conversations It costs only $39 and allows anyone to build the apps they want Here is how it works:

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Meet Karim, a vibrant soul with a knack for technology and a heart for inclusivity. Totally blind since birth, Karim navigates life with a white cane and a vivid imagination. They thrive on meaningful connections, sharing deep conversations over a spritz or sushi with friends. A lover of art and music, Karim can often be found at an exhibition or playing the piano. With a passion for cloud computing and accessibility, they blend tech-savvy skills with a genuine desire to make the world a more inclusive place. Whether it's discussing philosophy or planning a Valentine's lunch, Karim's warmth and curiosity light up any room.

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Current goal: reduce barrier to entry for humans to build great things. Some previous goals: - contribute to humanities understanding of Dark Energy (FAILED miserably) - contribute to humanities understanding of Gravity (FAILED) - reduce the cost of space missions (Success) - deploy ML models into production in a useful enterprise context (Success) - visit every major culture in the world and learn about the essence of humanity (In progress) Positions: GenAI GTM & Technical Execution at Scale AI (2024 - Present), Head of AI - Canada at Palantir Technologies (2023 - 2024), Deployment Strategist at Palantir Technologies (2023 - 2023), Research Physicist - UV Imaging Satellite at University of Toronto (2020 - 2023), Research Physicist - Balloon-Borne Spacecrafts and Cosmology at University of Toronto (2019 - 2023), Teaching Professional at University of Toronto (2018 - 2022), Machine Learning Research Engineer (PhD Internship) at Semantic Health (2022 - 2023), Visiting Researcher at Princeton University (2019 - 2019), Chairperson & Speaker of Council at AMS of UBC Vancouver (2017 - 2018), SURE Fellow at the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) at The University of British Columbia (2017 - 2018), Teaching Assistant at The University of British Columbia (2017 - 2017), Junior Researcher at Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, Germany (2016 - 2017), Residence Advisor at The University of British Columbia (2015 - 2016), Junior Solutions Engineer at Tasktop (2015 - 2015) Skills: Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Palantir, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming, Java, C, C++, Matlab, Python, Jupyter, Racket, Ruby, Groovy, LaTeX, Mathematica, Apache Velocity, Microsoft Office, Lathe, Milling, Microprocessors, Arduino, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Management, Research, Physics, Mathematics, Teaching, Robert's Rules of Order, Data Modeling, Statistical Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Cosmology, Charismatic Leadership, Time Management, Science, SolidWorks, Data Analytics, Neural Networks, Applied Mathematics, Machining, Linux, Research and Development (R&D), Git, GitHub Recent Posts: The U.S. AI Safety Institute has selected Scale AI as the first third-party evaluator authorized to assess AI models on its behalf, opening a new channel for testing. That agreement will allow a broader range of model builders to access voluntary evaluation, according to a Scale AI release shared with FedScoop ahead of the Monday announcement. Participating companies will be able to test their models once and, if they choose, share those results with AI safety institutes around the world. https://lnkd.in/eyxty53T Zifan Wang does it again! One of the most important benchmarks this year! Our GenAI business is seeing truly historic levels of growth. Come join the mission to elevate humanity in the age of AI! For strategic projects lead roles feel free to apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/eWt3qyaq After about a year of talking about it I finally actually started a blog: https://lnkd.in/ehTpYGwv I will be targeting one post per week that is either: - Organizing the chaos in my mind with random writing - Documentation of learning something new - Explanation of something on which I am knowledgeable Check it out, subscribe, and let me know what you think. Feel free to message me if you are interested! Come work with Aakash Sabharwal and Mihir Pandya on accelerating data development for Gen AI! It seems like everyone in SF near exclusively uses twitter/X. So in order to fit in I have went ahead and made an account. If you are interested in my less professional and sometimes more controversial posts feel free to follow me there! Spicy update: It is with a complex mix of emotions that I am announcing that after a little over a year, I have left my role at Palantir Technologies. This was not an easy decision. I absolutely loved my time at Palantir and still strongly believe that Foundry+AIP is an incredible product that customers can use to extract a ton of value. However, after some reflection regarding what I wanted to do post-exit from aerospace, the answer was always to have as large of a positive impact as possible. At Palantir, my impact was very positive; however, since the operations are all north of modeling in the context of AI, this meant that my impact was limited only to Palantir customers and, in reality, the subset of Palantir customers that fell under my role. At that point, I decided that I wanted to pursue a south of modeling role. Since I do not have the technical chops to go straight into pure modeling research, the clear option was to be on the data side. That way, my work impacts the models whose use is ubiquitous enough, resulting in a much broader cone of impact per unit action. So, I have moved to San Francisco and decided to join Scale AI's Generative AI business unit, effective next week. Special thanks to all of my Palantir colleagues who made my time there incredible and taught me a ton of important lessons. With that said, I cant wait to start at Scale and see what they have to offer! I forgot to post a spicy update on here! I successfully defended my Astrophysics PhD thesis titled "Near-Ultraviolet to Near-Infrared Instrumentation and Cosmology in the New Space Era". With this chapter of my life over I have chosen to dedicate the next chapter to "safe AGI" adjacent work. I will be stepping away from research for a bit to focus on safe deployment of LLMs and LLM-centric workflows into production, (but in a non-chatbot context), with Palantir Technologies. Image credit: Ajay and Emaad If someone wants to teach you how to make money with ChatGPT, they don't know how to make money with ChatGPT. Because if they did know how to make money with ChatGPT, they would make money with ChatGPT instead of teaching you how to make money with ChatGPT. Our official press release on the flight status is out. SuperBIT (my baby) has launched and we have already taken some super cool images shown in the link below. All these images are processed by Steve Benton. I am happy to announce that after 3 years, 7 months and 13 days I have submitted my #PhD Thesis to my committee for evaluation titled: "Near-Ultraviolet Instrumentation and Cosmology in the New Space Era" For anyone who is interested I have attached a 3 page public accessible summary of my thesis to this post. Will post the entire thing once its published after my defence! A big thank you to everyone who supported me through this intense process with a special shout out to my collaborating advisers: Suresh Sivanandam (UofT Astronomy/Dunlap), Barth Netterfield (UofT Physics/Dunlap), Bill Jones (Princeton Physics), Richard Massey (Durham Physics), Jacqueline McCleary (Northeastern Physics), and Miriam Diamond (UofT Physics). With this I also want to announce that last December I accepted an offer from Palantir Technologies that I will be starting this June. I did not want to announce this until the thesis is done hence the late announcement. Looking forward to this new chapter. Seeking input: What AI and data topics do you feel lack written pieces that bridge the gap between non-technical business writing and highly technical work? Specifically, topics that you feel need to have their technical concepts explained in an accessible way. I rarely post on LinkedIn, but today I came across a plot that I believe to be misleading. Misleading information is my biggest pet peeve so I wanted to share a clarification. The plot in question shows the average number of employees at an S&P 500 company needed to generate $1 million in revenue over time. While this plot is fine in the correct context, many posts using it convey one of two messages: either (1) tech innovation is increasing productivity... YAY! or (2) AI will take our jobs... SCARY! . However, these messages lack context and meaning, as the $1 million in revenue metric is not adjusted for inflation. This makes the original plot, at best, an exaggeration of the real effect and, at worst, a complete misrepresentation of a non-existent effect. To highlight the issue, I created a plot that TRYS to accounts for inflation. It's important to note that this plot is also essentially meaningless, as I had to assume that the number of dollars generated per employee varys linearly (as in if 1M 1985 dollars are 500k in 2018 then the value for 2018 in the original plot needs to be multiplied by 2 to correct for this). This assumption of linearity is not necessarily accurate and was made only for the purpose of highlighting a point. To sum it up, the blue curve may not be entirely accurate, but it effectively illustrates the absurdity of the original orange curve. Rant over, this was a nice little procrastination from writing my thesis XD Hiring our first sales lead at Semantic! Feel free to reach out directly if you're passionate about equipping the health system with the latest in transformative ML technology, are looking for a disruptive and world-class environment to grow your skills, or know someone that is. Took my first step toward the AI transition over the weekend. I will be doing a few more of those online programs over the next few months! I am officially beginning the active search for employment and would love to use my network's help to identify exciting roles. Specifically, I am looking for opportunities that provide large room for learning and growth where my experience can be beneficial. If you are interested in helping me out please read the additional information I provide below and feel free to DM or call me. I appreciate your help! I have finally completed the core research for my doctoral dissertation that will be titled “Near-UV to Optical Instrumentation and Cosmology in the New Space Era” and have decided to not pursue academic roles. I think academic research in the pure sciences is of extreme importance for the development of humanity and I acknowledge the privilege I had to contribute to the growth of our society's knowledge of the cosmos. Despite that, I am personally interested in transitioning into more applied roles with more tangible and direct economic and/or social impacts on our society and future. My situation is rather flexible due to me finishing my Ph.D. research 2 years early so I am open to all the following flavors of opportunities: - Full-time positions starting anytime between January 2023 and May 2024 (This is the window I can choose to graduate during) - Full-time positions starting ASAP (This would involve me taking on a role before finishing my Ph.D. and writing my thesis in parallel for an official graduation date anytime before May 2024) - Traditional Ph.D. Internship (in this scenario I would graduate 4 months after the internship is over). - Mitacs Internship (in this scenario I would graduate 6 months after the internship is over as the internship work would have to be integrated into my thesis). The industries I am most interested in joining are: - Aerospace - Tech (I would like to transition into AI specifically, I would love to work on computer vision problems) - Any role that involves solving hard problems Greatest strength/weakness:  My time working as an instrumentation scientist on end-to-end spacecrafts has developed me into a true “Jack of all trades, master of none” since the modus operandi is, need to do something/solve problem -> learn enough to get it done and tested -> move on to next problem. This is both my greatest strength but also my greatest weakness. Thank you for reading this long post! This is my first time on the non-academic job market so any help or advice you can provide will be much appreciated. Note: For personal reasons, I am restricted to roles within Canada until May 2024. Another cool article about some of my work. This article is based on an interview I did a year ago. Ahmed Shaaban Hina Mahboob this post actually does a great job illustrating what I've been saying / predicting for Calgary. My brother who is both hard working and intelligent with experience in software development, UX design, and cognitive systems research is actively looking for work. Feel free to reach out if you are hiring. “People are on average two times more likely to want to provide help than we think they are” Great podcast on the importance of self awareness in leadership!

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What I Do: ☑ Telegram Ads – Targeted campaigns that drive real results ☑ Growth Strategy – Community building, viral loops & automation ☑ Monetization – Turning engagement into revenue ☑ Consultations – Helping businesses unlock Telegram’s full potential ☑ Content & Branding – Creating an engaging presence that converts Social Proof: 🏆 TON Blockchain Ambassador (Latvia) – Driving innovation in the TON ecosystem 🏆 2024 The Open League Hackathon Winner – Recognized for blockchain innovation 🔹 Sellz – Helping 5,000+ merchants sell directly on Telegram 🔹 Overleap – Trusted by 85,000+ professionals for smart profile discovery & paywalled messaging Whether you’re launching a Telegram store, growing a channel, or running ads, I can help you scale faster and smarter. Let’s connect and make Telegram work for your business. 📩 DM me to discuss how we can grow your presence today. Positions: TON Square Member at TON Society (2024 - Present), Founder at Overleap 📩 (2024 - Present), Senior Product Marketing Manager at F3 (2023 - 2024), Public Speaker at RIGA COMM (2023 - 2023), CMO at Hundrx (2023 - 2023), Business Development & Partnerships Manager at Artiffine (2023 - 2023), Vice President of Business Development at Starly.io (2021 - 2022), Public Speaker at NFT.NYC (2022 - 2022), Group Tax Manager at XPATE (2020 - 2020), Regional Development Specialist at City of Aurora (2019 - 2019) Skills: Telegram (Software), E-Commerce, Networking, Operations Management, Communication, Motivational Speaking, Marketing Management, Community Development, SQL, Linux, Bash, Network Security, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), Public Speaking, Blockchain, Problem Solving, Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Business-to-Business (B2B), Monitoring Performance, Cross-team Communication, Profit & Loss Management, Gross Profit Analysis, Customer Contact, Financial Services, Social Media Content Creation, Analytical Skills, Marketing Campaigns, Project Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Tokens, Growth Hacking, Performance Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Channel Partners, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Web3, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Crypto, Tokenomics, Tax Advisory, Business Advisory Services, Financial Advisory, Public Management, Government Relations, Public Finance Recent Posts: stablecoin adoption got a step closer ⤵ → TRON’s gas-free feature for USDT transactions launches soon. → supporting USDT payments without network commissions in TRX → payments in USDT on TRON are more similar to sending fiat. looks like this trend is universal and other blockchains will follow.. can you process cards on Telegram Messenger? ⤵ Yes, with 15 integrated payment providers: → Ammer Pay → Unlimit → Smart Glocal → Runpay → Paykassma | Accept Payments Online → FreedomPay KZ → Click Uzbekistan → FreedomPay KG → iPay88 → Ecommpay → Redsys Servicios de Procesamiento → Portmone.com → payme.uz → FreedomPay UZ → GlobalPay Uzbekistan If you're using a Telegram shop built on Sellz | Telegram App, setting up payments is straightforward—just connect your API key and start selling. #telegram Is anyone using Telegram for e-commerce, or have you noticed businesses leveraging it for selling products and services? #QuestionForGroup Are you currently using Telegram for e-commerce in India, or have you noticed businesses leveraging it for selling products and services? If so, what has your experience been like? #QuestionForGroup AI has changed multilingual communication forever ⤵ real-time translation is now available to everyone. how? → Talo translates 32 languages live in calls. → works instantly with your video meetings. → no setup—just clear, natural conversations. → keeps discussions flowing without delays. → a game-changer for global teams worldwide. tools like this bring people together to build great things. Agree? Apple just made a seismic shift in app compliance ⤵ 135,000 apps became inactive in 30 hours… reason? → they lacked trader status. → under the Digital Services Act, developers must provide contact info. → no address, phone number, or email means no updates or distribution. → this impacts many, especially smaller devs who may struggle to comply. → while it raises transparency, it can limit access to the EU market. to navigate this landscape, developers need to think beyond traditional apps.. solution → ☑ Telegram Messenger Mini Apps! It’s time to adapt or risk losing a large audience. #telegram Telegram is the biggest untapped e-commerce goldmine ⤵ Millions buy & sell on Telegram every day. But there’s a problem: → No built-in storefronts. → No safe & moderated marketplace. → No easy way to scale for established brands. We've all seen the risks—unregulated transactions, scams, and security issues. That’s why we built Sellz | Telegram App. ☑ A secure, moderated way to sell on Telegram. ☑ Instant setup—no website, no hosting, no hassle. ☑ Payments in cash, Telegram Stars, TON and more. e-commerce on Telegram Messenger is the future → we’re making it safe, simple, and scalable. Who’s ready to launch? Share this post with your Shopify friend who might like the idea of expanding to Telegram. #ecommerce #telegram #startup where is #ecommerce growing the fastest? ⤵ ☑ India is leading the charge.  ☑ e-commerce market value will hit $123 billion in 2024. ☑ projected to soar to $300 billion by 2030 [2x] competition is fierce: ☑ Flipkart and Amazon dominate. ☑ electronics and apparel top consumer preferences. what's driving the growth? ☑ increased internet access and digitalization.  ☑ projected 19% rise in e-commerce sales in 2024. ☑ 250 million online shoppers creating vast demand. The B2C market is booming: → major sectors include food delivery and online travel. → “Digital India” initiative expands internet access in rural areas. Recognize the opportunity within APAC! AI-generated connection requests are ruining your networking. here’s why 99.9% of people are failing ⤵ → the moment you accept their request (or say no to their pitch), 99.9% disappear. → networking isn’t about blasting mass invites on LinkedIn. → meaningful connections don’t come from automation. → trust, empathy, and emotional intelligence can’t be faked. → real relationships are built through shared experiences, not AI scripts. instead, do this ⤵ → engage with their content. (new & old posts) → celebrate their wins. → invite them into discussions in the comments. → grab a coffee and build a real relationship. Stop relying on AI. Start actually #networking. what are you willing to do to save your business? ⤵ would you sell cereal to stay afloat? that's exactly what Airbnb's founders did⤵ → they launched “Obama O’s” & “Cap’n McCain”. → sold them for $40 a box. → it turned into a $30,000 lifeline for their struggling startup. so, what’s your version of "Obama O's"? adapt and innovate → your business depends on it. → identify unconventional ways to generate revenue. → think creatively when facing obstacles. → don’t let pride hinder your path to survival. If you found this valuable, like + share this post! 📹 Credit: MagnatesMedia here's how to dive into crypto without the costs ⤵  → the Wallet in Telegram Messenger is removing all fees   → buy USDT now with zero onramp charges   → exactly $100 for 100 USDT—no hidden fees  this exclusive offer lets you purchase effortlessly.  till February 16, you'll enjoy an additional perk ⤵   → buy USDT and get rounded instantly!   → buy 14.02 USDT → receive 15 USDT   → buy 140.2 USDT → receive 150 USDT   → buy 1,402 USDT → receive 1,500 USDT  transfers to your contacts are also free.. finding my posts valuable? = like + share this post! #telegram #ton #top Here's how Telegram Messenger made $2 million in 20 minutes this Valentine's Day ⤵ → Telegram launched collectible gifts. → Users can buy gifts & convert them into NFTs on TON. → Durov revealed 11 limited-edition gifts for the occasion. Golden pendants sold out in 6 minutes. → 2000 hearts at $200 each. → That's $400,000 in just 6 minutes. 15,000 Loot Bags fly off the shelves at $50 each. → $750,000 total in 24 minutes. → These turn into stunning art pieces. 35,000 rings vanished within an hour. → Priced around $20, bringing in $700,000. Are these gifts for loved ones or just investments for resale? 🤔 Like + share if you find this as fascinating as I do! #telegram #ton how to bring stablecoins to the masses ⤵ → TON now connected to 100+ blockchains through LayerZero Labs. → Stargate & Ethena Labs offer stablecoin liquidity and yield-bearing opportunities on TON. → cross chain USDT liquidity meets nearly billion people on Telegram Messenger. with USDT on TON, you get ⤵ → low transaction fees: just 0.0145 TON (< 5 cents) per transaction. → sending USDT to friends, family, or business is as simple as sending a text message. → perfect for trading, remittances, and an easy store of value. → businesses accepting USDT, through Whitepay & Citypay.io. USDt-TON on Telegram = most practical crypto ever? agree? → bring your USDT to TON #Telegram #TON Here's why the latest Telegram Messenger update is a game changer ⤵ → ai-powered sticker search makes finding stickers a breeze. → search millions of custom stickers and emojis. → complex keyword support gives you exactly what you need. → this feature speaks 29 languages for global reach. Now brands can leverage this ⤵ → create custom stickers that engage your audience. → drive traffic to your bots and channels. This update unlocks countless marketing possibilities.. Find value in this info? Like + share this post! #telegram TON all the way ⤵ all mini-apps on Telegram Messenger will now exclusively utilize TON → potential 500m users to this today $TON is integrated with LayerZero Labs to connect with 100+ blockchains → unlocks cross-chain transfers & better liquidity. Telegram stickers are now NFTs on TON → asset distribution is just nuts. TON Teleport for tgBTC is launching soon → $BTC in Wallet for transfers between billions of users. TAC is set to introduce a Layer 1 blockchain, enabling Ethereum dApps → Maybe that’s what Ethereum needs atm? #telegram Here's how to launch your project on TON ⤵ → TON Foundation is now the exclusive #Web3 infrastructure for Mini Apps.  Starting February 21st, the transition is here.  → This means developers can benefit from the TON Mini App Migration Grant Program!  What’s in it for you?  → Up to $50K in ad credits for eligible projects.   → Seamless migration with TON Connect.   → Access to Telegram Messenger's massive audience.   → Technical and marketing support to maximize success.  If you find this information valuable, Like + Share this post! #Telegram Musk's group just made a $97.4bn bid for OpenAI! ⤵ Here's what this rivalry means for the industry ⤵ → it's not just a war of words anymore   → we're witnessing a major corporate power play   → innovations could shape the future of AI   → competition could accelerate development timelines   → ethical considerations will be at the forefront  This tension isn’t just about two individuals. It's a signal of where the AI landscape is heading.. Here's the truth about Sam Altman's early venture ⤵ → Sam co-founded Loopt in 2005, but it faced challenges. here's what happened: → Sam identified a trend in mobile location-sharing way to early. → he raised $30M from VC giants Sequoia & NEA. → strategic partnerships put Loopt on Sprint & Verizon phones. → despite early traction, Facebook and others joined the competition. → multiple pivots couldn’t capture mass adoption. → exited to Green Dot for $43.4M, a mere 1.45X for investors. key lessons for founders: → being first isn’t enough; network effects are crucial. → raised funds don’t guarantee validation; only product-market fit does. → competing with giants on a replicable feature is a risky bet. in today’s landscape, scaling on top of ecosystems wins over creating new ones. If you find value in this story, like + share this post. 🤔 why super apps and mini apps are the future ⤵ average apps per smartphone are dropping yearly: 2023: 18.45 apps → 2027: 17.80 apps [projected US] The key insight? → people want functionality, not clutter.  → people crave apps that do more, like Telegram Messenger Mini Apps.  → people don't need new downloads.  → people want seamless integration within existing ecosystem. Just look at the success of Asia's super apps like Weixin/WeChat. → That’s where the market is heading. #telegram TechChill 2025 is over, but the networking doesn't have to end here ⤵ → keep the momentum alive.  → enhance your network & reinforce trust and collaboration. how? → follow up with new connections  → send personalized messages.  → offer value, not just requests.  → set coffee or video chats to deepen those connections.  → leverage LinkedIn to share insights from the event. remember the principle → "never eat alone." Recent spike in Telegram Messenger channel bans is alarming ⤵ → over 1 million channels blocked in just 3 days → Telegram is stepping up its moderation game   → 15.5 million total removals in 2024 alone Here's how they're doing it: → cutting-edge AI tools are identifying harmful content   → partnerships with organizations targeting extremist ideologies   → detailed analytics to help admins take proactive measures   → users encouraged to report illegal content   → appointment of a grievance officer for regulatory compliance  However, there's a gap:  → support is lacking if your channel gets banned   → no clear pathways for recovery  If you find value in this information, like + share this post or comment your thoughts! My MVP went from 0 to 85000 MAU in 3 months on Telegram 🤯 Launching your product and acquiring users is hard and expensive. Believe me - been there, done that. No one on LinkedIn is talking about scaling their projects to 30 million MAU. The question is why? Let me help you. Here are 3 tools that will help you acquire your first users fast and effective 👇 🚀 Performance Ads in Telegram: ads.telegram.org 🚀 ADs network for TMAs: adsgram.ai 🚀 Listing in app distribution platforms - tapps.center, ton.app Want more tips to launch your product on Telegram Messenger? Like and share this post! Europe and UK, welcome to #TON 💙 Toncoin (TON) is now available for trading on Revolut for UK and EU users. Soon, retail users in AU, NZ, BR, and SG, along with business users in the UK and EEA, will also be able to trade. This is how we roll at TON Society IdeaTON in Riga! Press that 👍 for the vibes and stay tuned for our next #TON event. The third TON Society meet-up event in Riga was an incredible success! We took our community 20 floors above the city to witness the stunning views of Riga and inspire to create new ideas related for products to be launched on Telegram Messenger. We were thrilled to welcome attendees from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. As a result, 10 teams pitched their concepts during a livestream, attracting nearly 6,000 viewers, that selected the best team to take home a 100 #TON prize. I'm genuinely thrilled by the positive energy and collaborative spirit this community fosters. If you're seeking a supportive, down-to-earth, yet highly talented network in Riga, join the TON Riga community on Telegram. We already have 70+ members, and you could be the next one! DM me for a personal invite. As Riga Bitcoin Week kicks off tomorrow, Latvia becomes the crypto world's hotspot! Don't miss the spotlight events: NOSTRIGA 2024, Baltic Honeybadger and IdeaTON: Riga this week. Join us at IdeaTON on August 23rd to brainstorm Telegram mini-app ideas or pitch your current project. With a $500 prize pool, it's the must-attend event for developers, solopreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts. RSVP now: https://lu.ma/pstc4hmc ⚠ Breaking ⚠ TON Foundation has published list of winners of their Hackathon and included Overleap 📩 Learn about competing projects, shaping the future for Telegram Messenger! Developers, designers, and anyone interested in Telegram Messenger - this opportunity is for you! Come together and brainstorm new mini-applications ideas for Telegram that will change the way micro-teams can build their products. With a prize pool of $500 up for grabs, this event a must-visit, if you are in Riga! Refresh your pitching skills and get the latest intel on fundraising with BADideas.fund Fundraising School. 🤑 Graduated last year - this year it's your time to shine 🤘 ✨ TON Foundation Meetup in Riga was a hit! We kicked things off with the latest updates on #TON and Telegram Messenger, keeping everyone in the loop with the hottest news. The product spotlight was given to Overleap 📩 and Companynt, showcasing cutting-edge developments that left everyone buzzing with excitement. Our investor spotlight featured Andrei Doktoroff, who shared invaluable insights and opportunities for new builders eager to make their mark in the space. The Open Microphone session was a dynamic highlight, featuring inspiring contributions from Dyor Exchange and Gravity Team, sparking lively discussions and networking. Thank you all for joining us and making this meetup unforgettable. Can't wait to see you on August 24th for another round of inspiration and innovation! ⚠ BREAKING ⚠ Telegram reached 950 million monthly active users — up from 900 million in the spring. On track for ONE BILLION! Learn how you can utilize the potential of Telegram and TON at TON Meetup: Riga! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dYr97czq It’s a win for Overleap in The Open League Hackathon. 🏆 Out of 1000 teams competing for their spotlight, Overleap 📩 has taken the 2nd place and secured funding from TON Foundation 🙏 We are extremely happy for this milestone - it’s a great start to take Overleap 📩 to the next level and become a truly great addition to the Telegram Messenger functionality! Buckle up your seats, we have a big journey ahead. 🚀 Respect and infinite love for all the judges & team for all the hard work they put to make this Hackaton the biggest and the baddest out there 🤟 Martin Masser, Alena S., Inal Kardan, Sophia Rusconi, Howard Peng, Anthony Tsivarev, Helena Dikhtiaruk, Vladimir Alefman, Gleb Vorontsov and many others.. #TON #Overleap #Hackaton Come, chat, pitch and meet Andrei Doktoroff at the TON Meetup: Riga! RSVP: https://lu.ma/z8tv5vk3 #TON Meetup: Riga in 10 DAYS. Make sure to attend it on July 26. July 26th, 18:00 - TON Meetup in Riga 🇱🇻 Hear firsthand stories from the builders who are shaping the future of TON Blockchain and Telegram Messenger. Gain valuable insights into their journey, challenges, and triumphs in building their products. ​​ Whether you're a seasoned developer, visionary investor, aspiring founder, or a passionate web3 memecoin degen, this meetup welcomes you to be a part of this gathering. RSVP: https://lu.ma/z8tv5vk3 So it's been a month since we launched Overleap 📩 Let me share the progress 👇 🔹 Reached 5'000 user activations in the first week alone 🔹 Listed on Telegram Apps Center & TON.APP 🔹 Overleap 📩 was upgraded to TMA (Telegram Mini App) from text input interface 🔹 Smart contracts deployed, enabling revenue from every message 🔹 Share mechanics implemented - now you can activate Overleap 📩 in any chat or channel on Telegram Messenger simply by sharing your unique link 🏅 Milestones: 🔹 Overleap 📩 was selected as one of 100 semi-finalists (out of 1000 competing teams) of The Open League Hackaton, organized by the TON Foundation and The Open League program. With the prize pot of $2'000'000. 🔹 Overleap 📩 was featured in the podcast with Vladimir Smerkis (Co-founder of Blum & Ex-GM at Binance CIS) & Alena S. (Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation) So if you use Telegram and getting overwhelmed with endless requests to connect and sales messages on LinkedIn - take Overleap 📩 for a spin. It only takes 10 seconds to generate your inbox link, set your message price and start accepting paid messages on Telegram. Just remember: the most valuable asset we have is our time - don't spend it on people that don't understand this. By the way, today the first TON Breakfast took place in Riga. ☕️ We met with Andrei and Markuss! (Honestly, I didn't push the event at all - I wanted to have a relaxed chat in a small company.) Andrey is working on companynt.com. He has been on TON for a long time, and his product will be released soon. 🚀 Markus is working on Dyor Exchange and has 180 thousand users on Android and will be launching on iOS soon. He is considering integrating it with Telegram. 🫶 We will try to have these breakfasts every 2 weeks, so if you are in Riga, working on Telegram or TON - you are welcome to join us! Will share the lumas in advance! #ton #ton_society #ton_foundation Join me for the first TON Foundation & Telegram Messenger community meetup in Riga 🇱🇻 ! Happening next Monday 👇 I'm thrilled to announce the public launch of Overleap 📩 Launching a product is like welcoming a newborn into the world. It’s a momentous occasion, filled with excitement and promise. Yesterday, Overleap 📩 had its grand debut by winning first place at the TON Foundation & Ton society Open League Summer: Warsaw Bootcamp, demonstrating our dedication to creating a simple yet powerful solution to communication challenges. We all know how frustrating it can be to receive unsolicited messages from strangers. They often lack personalization and consume valuable time to address. Overleap 📩 tackles this issue with our Telegram bot, which allows you to receive paid messages from people outside your contact list. Think of it as a paywall that filters your messages, ensuring that those who genuinely want to connect compensate you for your time spent reading and responding. It’s a win-win: you get rewarded for your time, and the sender gets the attention they seek. Linkedin, prepare for Overleap 📩 Email vs Messengers. Over the last year, I've noticed that more and more professionals tend to move their business communication to messengers - Telegram, Whatsapp etc. Curious to know, whether it's an certain industry trend or a global movement👇 Email vs Messengers. Over the last year, I've noticed that more and more professionals tend to move their business communication to messengers - Telegram, Whatsapp etc. Curious to know, whether it's an certain industry trend or a global movement👇 This week Pavel Durov - Founder & CEO of Telegram will be in the spotlight ⤵ Starting today - a public interview with Tucker. In the interview Pavel is shedding light on events that happened to Vkontakte back in 2014 (The major social network of Russia) and shaped the creation of Telegram Messenger. This friday, Pavel be will participating in the most anticipated panel TOKEN2049 with Tether.to CEO Paolo Ardoino, sharing his vision for the future of Telegram and how it’s becoming a truly web3 social network with the help of TON. If you are a founder - these events are definitely a must see. Do you know Telegram has it's own vibrant Web3 ecosystem? And the best part Available without leaving the messenger. Check out their impressive stats in the comment section ⤵ Source: https://lnkd.in/dVfmGv-6 The super app no one is talking about on LinkedIn. ⤵ With a user base of 900 million, roughly one-tenth of the global population, Telegram Messenger has quietly become a major force. Despite previous financial struggles, founder Pavel Durov anticipates profitability for the company next year. The key breakthrough came with the integration of TON Foundation into Telegram's ecosystem, acting as a catalyst for its revenue streams. Telegram's revenue model is multifaceted: → The premium subscription service, introduced two years ago, quickly garnered over 1 million paid users. These subscriptions could be purchased using $TON. → Broadcast channels on Telegram attract a staggering one trillion views monthly. Despite only monetizing 10% of these views through Telegram Ads, Durov reveals plans to enhance the ad system, allowing channel owners to earn 50% of ad revenue in $TON. Creating a solid demand for the currency. With investors valuing Telegram at over $30 billion, an IPO seems likely in the future. Moreover, recent additions to Telegram's business functions on March 4, such as custom greetings, auto-responses, and business hours settings, highlight its evolution beyond a mere messenger into a comprehensive social network. Looking ahead, Telegram's business functions will be further empowered by AI. Durov has expressed intentions to introduce AI-powered chatbots for customer service, solidifying Telegram's position as a versatile platform with vast potential. UPD: $TON is up 10% today, surpassing the $3.00 mark #TON #crypto #telegram Applied so hard.. And got so far! But in the end.. I wasn’t even hired! Decided to drop this banger (found on Threads) for those who need a cheerful post to lighten’ their recruitment process. #recruitment #jobhunt #meme If one of your resolutions for 2024 involves cutting back on screen time, then this article might help you do it 👇 #ces2024 #ai #2024trends ⚠️ SEC has finally approved Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETF tickers: → ARK and 21Shares: ARKB; → Bitwise: BITB; → BlackRock (iShares): IBTC; → Fidelity: FBTC → Franklin: EZBC → Grayscale: GBTC → Hashdex: DEFI → Invesco Galaxy: BTCO → VanEck: HODL → Valkyrie: BRRR → WisdomTree: BTCW “While we approved the listing and trading of certain spot bitcoin ETP shares today, we did not approve or endorse bitcoin” G.Gensler :) How to sell out a mid-tier phone using a meme coin ⤵ → $BONK has skyrocketed by over 130% in the last 7 days and an astonishing 988% in the past month. → Solana Saga - a Web3 smartphone was launched in August ($599), initially faced modest demand. → People realised Saga owners can claim an airdrop of 30 million $BONK. → 30 million $BONK tokens are now valued at approximately $865, surpassing the price of the Solana Saga smartphone itself. → Sales of the Solana Saga have spiked by 10x in the past 48 hours, leading to a complete sell-out in the United States. While many claim that the Saga smartphone is an unexpected beneficiary of Bonk's success, my take is that we have just witnessed a completely new genius marketing campaign organised by Solana. Leaving you with a hint, who is actually responsible for the Bonk's unprecedented price gains. #marketing #innovation #technology 5 Biggest Trends in Crypto for 2024 ⤵ By Andreessen Horowitz a16z published its “Big Ideas” report, outlining predictions for the industry in the upcoming year. The report covers various domains, including American Dynamism, Bio&Healthcare, Consumer Technology, Cryptocurrency, Enterprise, Fintech, Games, Infrastructure, and other areas, closely examining the most compelling trends. I have compiled a carousel with a TL;DR, capturing the most important trends for Crypto in 2024. Would you like to see my coverage for other domains? #Crypto #blockchain #ai

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I'm a Computer Science student at Michigan State University with a passion for creating software that has a positive impact! Currently, I'm at MSU, working towards a Bachelor's in Computer Science and working on multiple side-projects and a research job. Let's connect and share insights. I'm eager to learn about your journey and explore possible collaborations in the tech world. Thank you for visiting my profile, and I look forward to connecting with you. Best regards, Christian Positions: President at Imagine Software Club at MSU (2024 - Present), Project Director at Imagine Software Club at MSU (2024 - 2024), Team Lead at Imagine Software Club at MSU (2024 - 2024), Thinker + Founder at ThinkedIn (2024 - Present), Builder + PM (pizza manager) at 021 @ msu (2023 - Present), Artificial Intelligence Undergrad Research Assistant at Michigan State University (2023 - Present), Year Long Project Member at AI Club at MSU (2023 - Present), Software Engineer Intern at Configura (2024 - 2024), Sales Associate and Social Media Manager at Amazing Deli (2023 - 2023), Sales Associate at Gordon Food Service (2018 - 2019) Skills: Firebase, Public Speaking, Decision-Making, Strategic Planning, Jira, Kanban, Software Development, Software Documentation, Problem Solving, CM, Scrum, Critical Thinking, Social Media Optimization (SMO), React.js, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Audio Transcription, Speech Processing, Software Project Management, Cross-functional Coordination, GitHub, Trello, Flutter, Team Coordination, Teamwork, API Testing, Front-End Development, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C++, Communication, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Stock Replenishment, Customer Support, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Cooking, Social Media Marketing, Floor Cleaning, Order Fulfillment, Python (Programming Language), Linear Algebra, Pair Programming, Project Management, Leadership, Cybersecurity, Java, System Administration, Web Development, Data Structures Recent Posts: Don't have an internship yet? 🤔 Imagine presents 📣: 🎉 Road to Offers: Getting the Interview 🏆 Struggling to land an internship or job? Not sure how to stand out in this tough market? This workshop is for you! Get your resume reviewed and learn proven networking strategies from our board members: Christian Wilkins and Shaheer Khan. 📅 Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⏰ 7:15 PM 🧑‍🔬 STEM 1202 Don't miss this chance to level up your job search. See you there! 👀 AI Internship! 💰 Notion is looking for an AI Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2025 Here's what you need to know: 🗒️ Located in New York or San Francisco 🗒️ In-person (2+ anchor days/week) 🗒️ Pay is $55-$59/hr So if you are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science (or a related field) And have built with AI technologies (large language models, ML) Then consider applying to Notion now! Here's the link 👇 https://lnkd.in/dbHJB2Gk Good luck! ＿＿ Found this useful? Consider re-sharing 🔁 and following me Christian Wilkins for more content like this! 🫡 Applications are now open for the MSU Designathon! This 24-hour design sprint at Michigan State University unites creative minds from universities nationwide to develop innovative solutions. Event Highlights: • Guest speakers and workshops led by industry experts from Meta, Adobe, and Etsy • Hundreds of dollars in prize money • Networking opportunities with design professionals Whether you're a seasoned designer or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills, collaborate with peers, and expand your network. Visit https://lnkd.in/gdQDErzg to apply! Are you a Michigan State Student pursuing software development? We want to hire you for a Summer 2025 internship. Apply at attireappco.com/careers by March 23rd. $20,000 in cash for college students. Y Combinator just opened their applications for any college student working on a technical project. Each fellow will get $20,000 in cash, $90,000 in compute credits, and an invite to YC's AI Startup School. Get funding to work on your technical project. Be bold and apply now: https://lnkd.in/gHeFiyYG Are you looking for your next internship or a full-time role? Small businesses and startups are ready to meet Spartans who are eager to innovate, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges. Whether you're searching for an internship, a job, or valuable connections, the 2025 Startup Career Fair is your chance to explore opportunities in fast-paced, growth-focused environments. 📅 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Entrepreneurship Lab The Startup Career Fair is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University. Get ready to showcase your skills, expand your network, and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Startups are where big ideas turn into reality—this could be your next big move. To meet this year's employers and pre-register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gv-7_RjT. Finding an internship is basically a full-time job—but it doesn’t have to be. The endless scrolling, the missed deadlines, and the “Where do I even apply?” struggle… I’ve been there. Good news: You don’t have to drop your email in the comments or DM me for a secret list. The link is literally right here ⬇️ What makes this internship list a game-changer? 💪 ✅ One place, all the opportunities—No need to search 10+ job boards. ✅ Updated hourly—so you don’t miss out. ✅ 200K+ companies—Handshake, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor… all covered. 🔗 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gKVq5WRt If you’re hunting for an internship, this is the resource I wish I had. Save yourself time, avoid the stress, and start applying! #internship #intern #careeropportunities #opentowork #jobsearch #freshers Happy New Year everyone! 🎉 This year I want to celebrate joining JPMorganChase as a Software Engineering Intern this upcoming summer. I'm very excited to contribute to and learn from the incredible engineers at J.P. Morgan. Most importantly though, I'd like to thank the people who led to this happening. Thank you to Jake Wilkerson, Michelle B., Matthew Penza, and everyone else at Code For Good who was hospitable and welcoming. Thank you for fostering an environment that inspires me to achieve great things! Thank you to Imagine Software Club at MSU for the professional and technical skill development that has created many opportunities for me and many others. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity I've been given and everyone who helped me along the way in this process! On Wednesday, Imagine Software Club at MSU hosted an unforgettable end-of-semester event, showcasing amazing Spartan innovation. We’re grateful to all our members who attended and extend a special shoutout to the inspiring innovators who presented their incredible projects. This event highlighted not only the remarkable work developed within Imagine Software but also featured innovative contributions from other talented Spartans outside of the club. Below are the award-winning projects! Congratulations to Feast, SideQuest, Alchemy, Safety Straw, Ricefield, Curatio, & Attire for their hard work and dedication. Thank you once again for an outstanding semester. We appreciate each and every one of you, and we are excited for what this next semester will bring for Imagine Software @ MSU. Go Green! We’re thrilled to announce the Fall 2024 Imagine Showcase, hosted by Imagine Software Club at MSU! Join us on Wednesday, December 4th, as MSU’s brightest builders showcase their innovative projects. Each team will present at interactive booths featuring live demos, engaging slides, and exciting discussions about their creations. This year, we’re teaming up with the Burgess Institute @ MSU to deliver awards recognizing the incredible efforts of these talented teams. A huge thank-you and congratulations to all the Spartans who poured their hard work into making this event happen! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the innovative projects we’ve been working on: Safety Straw: Prevents date rape with color-changing straws. Alchemy: A simple calendar for power users. Feast: Food management to prevent waste. SideQuest: Never worry about planning a trip. And more... come to find out! Event Details: 📅Date: December 4th, 2024 ⏱️Time: 7:15 PM 📍Location: STEM Room 3202 Don’t miss this opportunity! Mark your calendar, and we will see you there! 🚨 We hacked Harvard University. 😈 No, not like that — we hacked at HackHarvard 2024! 😇 Shaheer Khan, Keshav Babu, and I had an incredible weekend in Cambridge + Boston for HackHarvard, where we built elo-fi: an ELO-based WiFi system designed to tackle bad actors on public networks. Our vision was a safer, smarter WiFi for everyone, from café owners to city residents. We got to code, collaborate, and create something meaningful while soaking in the energy of the Cambridge and Boston area. We also explored downtown Boston, tried some amazing food (pizza and ramen 🍕🍜), and even got a tour of the Harvard campus. A huge shout out to the HackHarvard team for organizing such an event. Thanks for the warm hospitality over the weekend! #HackHarvard I Code’d for Good with JPMorganChase! 🎉 This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in JPMorganChase’s Code for Good hackathon, led by Jake Wilkerson. This unique event paired developers with non-profits to create tech solutions that make a difference. My team (Elharith Madani, Arturo Muñoz, Shivanshi Tandon, Alana Gorukanti, and Emerson Frasure) and I had the privilege of working with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC), a non-profit dedicated to supporting NYC’s artistic community. We built an alumni networking platform to connect LMCC’s past and present artists, fostering collaboration and helping them continue their creative impact. 🎨 What was my favorite part? The highlight for me was combining my tech skills with a meaningful purpose. Building something that will genuinely support artists and seeing how technology can bridge communities was both fulfilling and eye-opening. Why does giving back matter to me? Using tech to create positive change is something I’m passionate about. There’s a unique satisfaction in knowing that my work can extend beyond code and spreadsheets to support real people and communities—especially the artists who bring so much inspiration to our world. How did I do GOOD? Our team’s platform will serve as a resource for LMCC’s artists to stay connected, collaborate, and grow. Knowing our work will help sustain a thriving arts community in Lower Manhattan makes me proud of the positive impact we made in just a short time. I’m also grateful to connect with inspiring professionals at JPMorganChase, including Jake Wilkerson, Arun singh, Matthew Penza, and Michelle B., who shared valuable insights into their careers, technology, and the company’s values. Thank you to everyone at JPMorganChase and my fellow participants for such a welcoming and inspiring event. Here’s to more opportunities to #CodeForGood and make a meaningful impact through technology! #JPMorganChase 🌟 Reflecting on my time at Configura this past summer! 🌟 I had the incredible opportunity to work directly with a client on a project that produced real deliverables—an experience that challenged my problem-solving skills and sharpened my ability to read and analyze code. Big thank you to Jeffry Marculaitis Jr and Kevin Johnson for this opportunity, and to Colin Kopka and Kathryn Cook for their invaluable mentorship along the way. Your support made a huge impact on my growth as a developer. What truly stood out to me was Configura's people-first culture—everyone was so welcoming, and it created an environment where I could really thrive. One of the highlights? I even got to do some fencing on my last day—definitely a unique way to cap off the experience! 🤺 Feeling grateful for the journey and excited for what's next! 💻🚀 Next week, we’re hosting the Red Bull X Imagine Software Club at MSU event for Red Bull Basement on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:15 PM in STEM 1130. Red Bull Basement is a global initiative empowering the next generation of innovators to develop and launch their ideas. Participants can submit their ideas online to receive mentorship and network with industry leaders. During this meeting, Red Bull will discuss this amazing opportunity in more detail. Don’t miss out—RSVP now! RSVP link - https://lnkd.in/evi63yKX 🍕 There will be food and Redbull! 🍕 🎉 As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We’re excited to see everyone there! Come join us for tonight’s meeting! We will be introducing passion project ideas and then have a Q&A session with the people who brought them forward. Keep in mind, this meeting is mandatory for those interested in passion projects and optional for client projects. As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 📅Date: Wednesday, September 25th ⌚Time: 7:15 PM 📍Location: STEM Building, Room 3202 We’re excited to see everybody tonight! Remember to grab your free Red Bull when you arrive. 💙❤️ Looking for an internship? Join us for Imagine Software's private networking event with Fortune 50 company Humana to learn about their internship opportunities and how to stand out during the application process. RSVP link below! 📅Date: Wednesday, September 18th ⌚Time: 7:15 PM 📍Location: STEM Building, Room 3202 There will also be free pizza 🍕 and Red Bull!❤️💙 https://lnkd.in/eDzFyJgM Last night’s Pitch Night was a success! Four incredible Spartan entrepreneurs shared their innovative ideas, and we’re excited to welcome them to the Imagine Software team. Here is a recap from last night: · F.E.A.S.T. by Caiden C. - A smart scanner and app that uses AI to reduce food waste, create recipes, and streamline shopping lists. · Alchemy by Aidan Keighron  – A minimalist calendar integrating third-party calendars with a sleek, clutter-free UI. · SideQuest by Mateja Milićević – A travel companion app suggesting fun activities for tourists. · Safety Straw by Jack Rushlow & Zachary Ziemba - A straw that changes color to detect date-rape drugs. Thanks to everyone who attended and special shoutout to Red Bull for keeping us energized! P.S., You can join our Discord to access the pitches from last night, so feel free to check them out and learn more about them. https://lnkd.in/dv5-CKct Come join us on Wednesday (Sept. 11th) @ 7:15pm in STEM 3202! During this meeting, clients will pitch their project ideas, so be sure to come prepared with questions and take notes on what interests you! We appreciate you all for attending last week’s meeting, we had an amazing turnout. 💛 We are excited to see some new faces this week, and we look forward to getting to know our returning members. We hope to see you Wednesday! Be sure to grab your free Red Bull when you get here! ❤️💙 P.S., Here are the deadlines for our Project Member form: Client project responses - Sept. 11th Passion project responses - Sept. 13th You can fill out the application here! https://lnkd.in/g3yYrDV3 -Imagine Software Thanks for the awesome turnout for tonight's kickoff meeting! We appreciate you all taking the time out of your evening to come check out what Imagine is all about! ❤️ If you didn't get a chance to attend this meeting, don't worry, here are the slides: https://lnkd.in/gN3HuYkm. The only other thing you missed is the networking/icebreaker game we played after. We are having the next meeting on Wednesday @ 7:15 PM (Sept. 4th) in the STEM building (will post another announcement for this as we get closer). As stated in the kickoff we're dropping the applications for the project teams and the marketing director board position. See the links below to check them out and apply! Project Member Application: https://lnkd.in/g3yYrDV3 Marketing Director Board Position: https://lnkd.in/gr-nhznW Feel free to ask any questions or clarifications in the comments or send us a message to our inbox! Hello everyone! We want to give a warm welcome to all the people we met at Sparticipation! We’re thankful for the time you took to check our club out and hope to see you at the first meeting of the semester! ❤️ Our kickoff meeting is this Wednesday, August 28th starting at 7:15 p.m. in STEM 3202! This meeting will be a great chance to meet e-board members as well as other members of the club. Additionally, we will get more in-depth about our goal for this semester and what our club has to offer. We hope to see new and returning faces there! This week I got accepted into buildspace s5 nights and weekends! 🎉 Here's the crazy part: I almost missed the deadline because I thought I had finished my application. At the last minute, I quickly wrapped it up. But honestly, I wouldn't have made it without this reminder email from Farza. This experience taught me a valuable lesson: always double-check your applications! ✅ And for recruiters out there, sending reminders can make a huge difference. 😉 Thank you, Farza, and the buildspace team! Can't wait to dive in and build something amazing! Oh, and guess what? I have two more buddy passes to give out for a couple late applicants like myself (they expire tomorrow!). If you’re interested, reach out! 🌟 Also a quick shoutout to those who have already joined from my guest passes: Wyat Soule, Arnav Gupta, Mariska Rai. Let's all build something great! 💪 #buildspace Want to bring your idea to Imagine next semester? If your idea is: - Educational (for you and your team to learn) - Passion-based (for you to start working on something you're driven to do) - Open source (a project that benefits the open source ecosystem) - Client-based (a project that focuses on deliverables, moving your idea forward, and is looking to monetize) Then we strongly encourage bringing your idea to Imagine! Our club is dedicated to turning your ideas into reality, apply to the form below to jump-start your journey. Let’s build something amazing together! 🌟 You Imagine. We Build. 🌟 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAivcqQw Part 2 of ThinkedIn Shoutouts! So glad to be a part of this community @ ThinkedIn 🎉 I wanted to give a shoutout to a few of our members! 👏 And also, this hype and support group is open to the public for ambitious LinkedIn users!! 🚀 Link below! Rian Corcino⚡ -2x Microsoft SWE Intern -3x Hackathon Winner -Content Creator for tech on all platforms (4k!) Hayoung Claire Kwon 🏦 -Interned at Goldman Sachs -Interned at Amazon and Microsoft - Quant and Data Science Divyalakshmi Varadha Rajan Prem Sudha💎 - SWE intern @ TechSmith - Google Cloud Student Innovator -Co-founded Passionett Tech Startup Bill Zhang 🤖 -AI Engineer @ RingCentral - 25x Hackathon Winner - GDSC Top 10 Finalist Kieran Llarena 🌌 - Intel Student Ambassador - 10x Hacker - Director of Engineering @ Stealth https://lnkd.in/gU27EpuN Lastly, shoutout to Christian Wilkins for the work he does as the lead of this organization and building the linkedin community !!💯 #Innovation #CareerGrowth #Networking #Internships2024 #Internships2025 #Hackathons #ComputerScience #ComputerEngineering #Engineering #CareerVoices #SoftwareDevelopment #TechInternships #Startup #Community #linkedincommunity #studentcommunity #womenintech 75% of all waste is recyclable. This semester, RecycleMe tackled the problem of incorrectly recycled material and incentivizing consumers to recycle correctly. By creating a mobile application that can determine whether a piece of trash should be recycled and provide relevant nuance, they succeeded in making an MVP in an ambitious 90-day timeline. Congratulations to the team for making an awesome app and learning a lot on the journey! Team Leads: Christian Wilkins, Areeb Islam Members: Gokul Sankaravadivelu, Lewi A., Mohamed Ahmed, Siddarth Akalankam, Kaustubh Siriki #Sustainability #TechForGood #CircularEconomy I brought together 50+ talented builders for 3 hours every week to work on their ideas at Michigan State University. We called it 021 @ msu and last Sunday was our final demo day. This is what some of our builders have been up to this semester: Soami Kapadia is building his own open source pre-trained GPT from scratch and other viral projects Siddhartha Bhattacharya is building decentralized federated learning to democratize AI. Keshav Babu is building an app to predict parking enforcement on campus and reduce tickets. Christian Wilkins is building a financially incentivizing recycling app, a cross platform social media post generator, and an AI note taking assistant. Aidan Gollan is building a website to turn sentences into Spotify playlists and a shared note taking platform. Many had never written a single line of code outside of classes. By the end, everyone had some tangible project they were proud of. It is immensely rewarding to be a part of a group where people learn and build together. Thanks for the inspiration buildspace, Socratica, Startup Exchange, V1 Michigan. Imagine automating your meeting notes with just one click! 🤯 This was the problem I set out to solve with Notelify, a project team at AI Club at MSU. We created a web application that listens through your microphone, apps (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or YouTube), or both at the same time. Next, it takes that live audio feed and turns the important takeaways into a concise set of bullet points. We didn't just build a tool; we created a gateway to efficient meetings, winning us the Best Use of AI prize at AI Club at MSU's final presentations! Big shoutout to my amazing team: Mohammad Alshaikhusain, Arafat Khan, and Devansh Tayal. Your collaboration turned our vision into reality! Feel free to give it a try during your next lecture or zoom call! 👉 https://www.notelify.co/ Is AI a Threat to Humanity? Not enough is said about AI ethics and safety. However, it was amazing to see that AI Club at MSU is taking initiative to lead the way with a workshop platforming these discussions and ideas. I had the honor of attending and participating in discussions on AI's rapid expansion, its implications for education, the intellectual property concerns it raises, and much more. A big thank you to Daniel Helo Puccini and Uzair Mohammed for creating such a thought-provoking presentation. This workshop gives me hope. Hopefully we can continue to have future discussions of the philosophy and ethics of AI and technology. Such insights will lead us to create a better, safer, and less exploitative future for all. #AIethics #TechForGood #FutureOfAI Did you know 75% of all waste is recyclable? Unfortunately, one in four items are wrongly recycled because of contamination or ignorance. Even though some people mean well, this result is leading to recycling centers having to take wrongly recycled material back to landfill and even contaminating entire batches of correctly recycled material. This semester, with Imagine Software Club at MSU, I was able to lead a team of amazing developers in creating a solution to this problem. We made RecycleMe, a mobile app that users can quickly snap a picture of what they would like to recycle. Using the power of AI and data, it can return an accurate result on the best way to get rid of it. A huge thanks to Zane Aridi for working with me to bring this idea to Imagine Software Club at MSU! I would not have been able to create this app without my amazing team: Areeb Islam, Gokul Sankaravadivelu, Siddarth Akalankam, Lewi A., Mohamed Ahmed, and Kaustubh Siriki. Thank you all for communicating and collaborating with me this semester! We are very close to releasing a test version for iOS users, so if you'd be looking to try it out or learn more, feel free to reach out! #recycling #sustainability #mobileapp #AI #innovation #teamwork #MSU Last weekend I had a blast at MHacks x Google! 🚀 This hackathon, I decided to embrace the KISS philosophy—Keep It Simple, Stupid. In addition, I focused on creating something that would be useful to myself and hopefully others! Recently, I've hated writing out different post drafts for multiple platforms when I'm posting the same content. However, the way many people present themselves on Twitter or Instagram is much different than LinkedIn. So, my team and I developed a solution: a seamless application designed for crafting platform-optimized posts, complete with media integration and optional context enhancements. I also found it to be a great way to promote organizational events using a flyer image! (Thanks AI Club at MSU for the flyer to test it on! 🤗) It's powered by Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro and exploring its vast context capabilities and advanced prompting features was a game-changer! Huge shoutout to Gokul Sankaravadivelu, Devansh Tayal, and Arafat Khan—I had lot of fun working with you all and it was awesome turning this idea into something spectacular. Looking forward to MHacks 17—here’s to another amazing hackathon! Try what we built yourself! Let me know what you think of it! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g6JAc89d #MHacks #Google #Hackathon #Teamwork #SoftwareDevelopment #SocialMediaTools 🚀 A Journey of Discovery at Entrepreneur Power Hour! This past weekend, something incredible happened. I stepped into a realm where innovation meets impact — the Entrepreneur Power Hour at the University of Michigan. Here’s why it’s a game-changer: ✨ The Spark of Community: Spearheaded by Tommy Potter, it wasn’t just an event; it was a congregation of minds poised to redefine the future. This wasn’t networking; it was heart-connecting with people who envision a world where ideas transform into tangible solutions. 🧠 Wisdom in Every Conversation: Imagine a place where every dialogue propels you forward, where each story told is a seed for your growth. That was the essence of this gathering. A melting pot of insights from seasoned creators and budding innovators alike. 🔮 The Future Looks Bright: Walking away from this experience, one thing was crystal clear — I can’t wait to dive back into this ocean of possibilities. The seeds of tomorrow were planted in those very rooms, and I’m here for the harvest that’s to come. 🌟 The Ripple Effect: Here’s where you come in. These gatherings aren’t just about those who attend. They’re about spreading the fire, igniting the spark of creation and collaboration across continents and beyond. A standing ovation to Tommy Potter 🙌 - Your vision has sparked a beacon for many. Thank you for inviting me to this awesome opportunity! To my LinkedIn family: If there’s one takeaway for you, it’s this — Find your tribe. Engage in conversations that challenge and change you. And when you do, magic happens. Have you experienced a moment that felt like a turning point in your journey? Drop your stories below! 🌱 Let’s turn the comments into our own digital power hour. Share. Inspire. Grow. P.S. Thanks Frita Batidos for the great food! #CommunityBuilding #MichiganEntrepreneurs Last week, I stepped into a convergence of minds at the Slalom x LinkedIn x Imagine Software Club at MSU event. 🚀 (And what I learned could change the game for you too.) Bryan Kulczycki and Colleen Geyer had some insight about Slalom and the consulting + SWE world in general. In a world where software engineering meets consulting, the revelation hit me hard: the art of translating a company's vision into executable tech language isn't just a skill; it's the bridge between worlds. 🌉 Dylan B. from LinkedIn opened my eyes to optimizing my LinkedIn presence. His tips? Gold dust for anyone looking to stand out to employers. (I'm sharing; just ask!) Thank you to all the guest speakers, Imagine, and everyone who came to the event to learn these valuable insights! It was great asking questions and talking to each speaker personally! 📣 For those at the crossroads of tech and consultancy, how do you navigate this fusion? Drop your insights below! #Consulting #LinkedIn #ContentCreation Will AI Make Software Engineers Obsolete? Jensen Huang, the visionary behind NVIDIA, made a bold statement: "Everybody in the world is now a programmer. This is the miracle of artificial intelligence." His advice? We might want to reconsider urging our kids to learn traditional coding due to the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Enter Devin, the latest AI marvel from Cognition designed to tackle software engineering tasks. The buzz? It's significant. But here's the twist - despite the hype, the demand for human software engineers hasn't waned. Devin's capabilities, though impressive, are still under scrutiny. Can it truly handle complex tasks, or is it merely a sophisticated debugging tool? My Take? AI and no-code platforms are reshaping the landscape, yes, but they're tools in our toolkit, not replacements. The essence of innovation, creativity, and problem-solving? Firmly human. Let's chat: 1. Will AI and no-code significantly shift the role of software engineers? 2. How can we leverage these technologies to augment, not replace, human ingenuity? #AIFuture #SoftwareEngineering #NoCodeRevolution #TechTalks Thinking about your first LinkedIn post? 🤔 Let's talk about that. Just yesterday, Keshav and I had this insightful chat about the "perfect first post" dilemma. And here's the truth: Many of us are caught in the loop of waiting for that perfect idea to hit us. But here's a better idea: Don’t wait for perfection. Dive in with something unique, something that’s yours. Your story doesn’t have to be groundbreaking, but it should be genuine. Whether it's a lesson learned, a challenge overcome, or simply an introduction to who you are and what you do. Remember, the only way to start is to actually start. 🚀 Your narrative is unique. Share it. Your insights are valuable. Voice them. So, what's holding you back from making your first post today? Let's conquer that first-post fear together. Feel free to share your first post ideas in the comments or DMs! I'll give you some feedback. And if you want feedback from other creators (and some top voices on LinkedIn 👀), consider joining ThinkedIn, a supportive creator network! #LinkedInTips #PersonalBranding #ContentCreation So glad to be a part of this community @ ThinkedIn! 🎉 I wanted to give a shoutout to a few of our members! 👏 And also, this hype and support group is open to the public for ambitious LinkedIn users!! 🚀 Link below! ThinkedIn Shoutouts! 📢: Christian Wilkins: 🌟 - Founder of ThinkedIn and RecycleMe 🌱 -Project Coordinator at Imagine Software 🦾 Kanika Mohan: (bro!) 💼 - LinkedIn Top Careers Voice (6k followers) 🗣️ - Incoming intern @ Dell, Harvard WeCode 👩‍💻 Audrey Chen: 🎓 - 13x Hackathon Winner 🏆 - Research @ NASA USRC, AI Club Project Coordinator 🌌 Mohammad Alshaikhusain 🧠 - Founder @ Quarry + 5x Hackathon Winner 🎖️ - AI Club Projects Director (1000 member club) 👥 Shaheer Khan 📊 - President @ Imagine Software Club (client-based software development) 💡 - SWE intern @ Abbott 🖥️ Keshav Babu 🎟️ - Founder @ Tickettime (mobile app on app store, tracks parking tickets) 📲 - VP @ Imagine Software Club 🤝, Incoming Intern @ Robinhood Wyat Soule 💻 - SDE @ State of Michigan 🏛️ - Development Team Lead @ Imagine Software Club 👨‍💼 Devansh Tayal 🤖 - IT Internship @ Acro Service Corp 🔄 - Software Engineer/Lead First Robotics 🛠️ Ashutosh Lodd 👑 - CEO @ Rendray 🎮 - Internship @ MN2S 🎶 Gokul Sankaravadivelu 🦾 -Honors CS Student 📚 -Project Coordinator + SWE at Imagine Software Club 🎮 Duy Nguyen, Erica Ayala, Divyalakshmi Varadha Rajan Prem Sudha, Kieran Llarena, Rian Corcino⚡, Aiturgan Talant, join ThinkedIn >:) you all are next. 🌈 We send LinkedIn posts in the discord and review them together! Then, when posted, we make sure to engage with each other’s posts with likes and comments! 💪❤️ Here’s the link to join! Let’s all grow together! 🌱🔗 https://lnkd.in/gU27EpuN #Innovation #CareerGrowth #Networking #Internships2024 #Internships2025 #Hackathons #ComputerScience #ComputerEngineering #Engineering #CareerVoices #SoftwareDevelopment #TechInternships #Startup #Community Struggling to find motivation or an idea for a personal project? 🤔 You're definitely not alone. Here’s the ultimate cheat code to kickstart your personal project journey: 1️⃣ Chase What Lights You Up 🔥: Pick a topic you’re madly passionate about. Fashion? AI? Sustainable tech? That’s your gold mine. 2️⃣ Solve a Real-World Puzzle 🧩: Look around you. Every inconvenience is an opportunity in disguise. Choose a problem that is meaningful to you. 3️⃣ Join the Dream Team 🤝: Link up with someone who’s got ideas but needs your magic touch. It’s learning, contributing, and networking rolled into one epic adventure. Forget the myth of the 'perfect project.' It’s all about diving headfirst into what excites you, solving real puzzles, and making connections that last a lifetime. 🚀 Need someone to brainstorm an idea with? Feel free to DM me! 💌 Let’s turn that project idea from a 'what if' into a 'heck yes' together. 💥 Your first step could be the start of something viral. 🌟 #TechInspiration #ProjectKickstart #CodingCommunity #MakeItHappen Is computer science oversaturated? The tech world is at a crossroads. With 50,000 layoffs (Layoffs.fyi) in tech YTD and an army of new CS grads entering the scene, CS majors can’t help but wonder: is it over for me? 😔 Here's the Twist: A CS degree isn't your golden ticket anymore. The game-changer? Building something remarkable. In a sea of competition, passion projects make you the lighthouse. 💡 The Real Deal: It’s not the degree that sets you apart; it’s what you do with it. Dive into a project you're passionate about. That's your true resume. 💖 We're in This Together: Let’s use this challenge as a catalyst for innovation. Share your projects, inspire, and let's redefine what it means to be in tech. 🧑‍💻 🚀 Challenge Accepted? Comment what ideas you’re passionate about below. I’ll start. Two ideas that excite me that I’ve been working on recently have been RecycleMe and ThinkedIn. ♻️ One reduces the amount of incorrectly recycled materials and the other boosts your LinkedIn presence with a networking platform. 🧠🚀 #TechOverflow #RiseAbove #BuildTheFuture Making a Splash as a Transfer Student: My Journey & Tips 🌟 Transferring to Michigan State University last August was a leap into the unknown, armed only with a handful of acquaintances from high school. Fast forward to now, I'm surrounded by incredible friends and opportunities that I had never imagined. Yet, it wasn't a path paved with ease. 👣 Stepping into a new environment, I learned one invaluable lesson: To find your tribe, you must be willing to step out. My strategy? Diving headfirst into clubs and social circles, discovering that the zeal within these communities creates a vibe starkly different from the typical classroom setting. 💡 My Golden Nugget for Fellow Transfers (and really, anyone stepping into new territories): Don't let the fear of the unknown deter you. Engage, converse, and immerse yourself in environments that may initially feel out of your comfort zone. This is especially pivotal in fields where introversion is the norm, such as computer science. Standing out isn’t just about being different; it’s about being bravely you. ✨ Remember: Every significant change starts with that one bold step. Whether it's sparking up a conversation with a stranger or joining a club that piques your interest, these actions set the foundation for a journey filled with growth, discovery, and connections that could last a lifetime. 🚀 Are you a transfer student navigating this new chapter? I'd love to hear about your experiences and strategies that have made your transition smoother. Let's create a supportive community right here, right now! #TransferStudent #MichiganStateUniversity #Networking #GrowthMindset #StepOutOfYourComfortZone Yesterday, I had the distinct honor of attending TEDxMSU at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts. An experience I can only describe as profoundly impactful, it brought together an extraordinary group of visionaries whose stories and insights are shaping our world for the better. Among the remarkable speakers was Hon. Rosemarie Aquilina, known for her pivotal role in the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal case. Her bravery and commitment to justice allowed over 150 women to share their stories of abuse by the US Olympics gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, paving the way for his sentence of 100+ years in prison. Judge Aquilina's message was clear and powerful: "Do not let fear rule your life, never back down because you are afraid." It’s a call to action for all of us to face our fears, challenge the status quo, and push beyond our comfort zones in pursuit of our goals. Let her message remind us that success is not devoid of fear, but rather, it’s about mastering the courage to confront and overcome it. As we forge ahead in our lives, let’s embody this spirit of bravery, using it as a catalyst for innovation, leadership, and meaningful change. Have you ever been inspired by someone's courage to speak out or take a stand? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. #TEDxMSU #Inspiration #Courage #Justice #ProfessionalGrowth Thanks Gokul Sankaravadivelu! You're a very talented developer who has a ton of initiative and can learn quickly. I'm grateful to have you on my team. Spring Break Reimagined: My HackIllinois 2024 Adventure This spring break at Michigan State University, I swapped relaxation for innovation and headed to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to attend HackIllinois 2024. It was there I met Muntasir Hossain, Aaron Zhang, and Selina Tang. We created Day2Day—a vision to revolutionize budgeting for students and new grads with a sleek, generative AI-driven web app. Our mission was clear: make a streamlined financial platform that uses your bank data to predict future spending on a day-to-day basis. The inspiration behind Day2Day and our collective efforts led us to be one of the finalists in our track out of a total event turnout of 500 people. I'm incredibly proud of what we accomplished at HackIllinois 2024. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this journey. A heartfelt thank you to my teammates and the organizers of HackIllinois! More details about Day2Day: https://lnkd.in/dUrifTWC #HackIllinois2024 #Innovation #Teamwork #AI #BudgetingTool #finalists This week marked a significant milestone for the Imagine Software Club at MSU, where my incredible team and I showcased the progress of RecycleMe during the club's beta presentations. RecycleMe is not just any mobile app; it's a vision brought to life over the past two months. By simply snapping a photo, users can quickly determine the recyclability of items, bridging the gap between technology and environmental sustainability. But that's not all – the app serves as an educational tool, enlightening users about the nuances of recycling and encouraging eco-friendly practices. Watching each team member step into the spotlight, articulately sharing their contributions, challenges, and the journey so far, was nothing short of inspiring. The dedication, creativity, and resilience displayed by everyone involved have been the driving force behind the project's success, and I couldn't be prouder. A heartfelt shoutout to Mohamed Ahmed, Siddarth Akalankam, Lewi A., Gokul Sankaravadivelu, and Kaustubh Siriki for their unwavering commitment and hard work throughout this semester. Your efforts have transformed an idea into a tangible solution with the potential to make a real difference. Additionally, I extend my gratitude to Areeb Islam for his exemplary co-leadership and profound technical expertise that significantly propelled our project forward. Last but certainly not least, immense thanks to Zane Aridi. Without his support and the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of developers from the Imagine Software Club at MSU, this journey would not have been possible. Here's to making the world a greener place, one photo at a time! 🌎💚 #RecycleMe #Sustainability #Innovation #Teamwork #MSU #ImagineSoftwareClub I made a quick article about types vs interfaces in typescript. Feel free to check it out to learn something new! TL;DR: This article talks about the differences between TypeScript's `Type` and `Interface`, crucial for project maintainability, scalability, and debugging. Interfaces allow for easy extension through merging, which can be both powerful and risky, potentially leading to hard-to-track bugs in large codebases. Types, by contrast, are immutable, promoting deliberate modifications, thus minimizing unexpected bugs. The article also discusses developer experience, highlighting how IntelliSense performs better with types, providing clearer property insights, and addresses the debate on error handling and performance, challenging the common belief that interfaces offer clearer error messages. Ultimately, the choice between `Type` and `Interface` significantly affects coding style, code evolution, and debugging strategies, underscoring the importance of understanding their differences for robust, maintainable code. Also, please leave any comments bellow or start a discussion! Stay curious. #TypeScript #WebDevelopment #CodingBestPractices #SoftwareEngineering #interfaces #types #javascript #nodejs #developer Thrilled to share a moment of pride and a slice of insight from the recent Estimathon competition hosted by Jane Street and the Quantitative Finance Club at MSU. Alongside Wyat Soule, we landed in the top 0.1%, ranking 4th out of a formidable lineup. A statistic that on the surface, positions us among the elite estimators at MSU! 🏆✨ But here's a twist - our claim to the top 0.1% isn't just about our performance. It's also a lesson in the power of perspective and the interpretation of data. By considering "prospective" competitors, we estimated participation based on the number of students majoring in Math, Finance, and Computer Science, totaling around 4,000 currently. So, yes, technically, we did make it to the top 0.1%, albeit with a creative approach to competitor eligibility! 😉 This experience was not just an academic victory but a practical demonstration of how data can be framed. In a world brimming with statistics and claims, it’s a reminder to look beyond the numbers and seek the story they tell. As enticing as it is to accept data at face value, the real skill lies in questioning its origin and interpretation. Let's take this as a nudge to remain curious, critically evaluate information, and appreciate the nuances in data. After all, in the age of information, being a discerning reader is as crucial as any academic accomplishment. P.S. Thanks for the awesome shirts Jane Street! 🙌 #DataLiteracy #CriticalThinking #Estimathon #JaneStreet #QuantitativeFinance #misinformation #information 🚀 Ready to unleash your creativity and coding skills? 🌐 Explore exciting challenges at SpartaHack 9 in this year's tracks. 💻 Whether you're a seasoned pro or a coding enthusiast, there's a challenge for everyone! 🌟

Randy has more than four decades of experience as a technology entrepreneur. He came to Silicon Valley in 1984 having written the first desktop publishing package for the IBM PC. He was quickly recruited by Steve Jobs to join as employee number 12 at NeXT computer, the company Jobs founded after Apple. He left NeXT in 1987 to start Emerald City Software, publisher of desktop publishing software for the Mac, which was acquired in 1990 by Adobe Systems. After the acquisition, Randy became Director of Engineering for Adobe and was instrumental in creating the PDF and Acrobat products for the company. Later Steve Jobs recruited Randy to found Appsoft, a software company funded by Sequoia Capital and created to develop application software for the NeXT computer. After NeXT was sold to Apple, Randy went on to start the first E-Commerce site on the Internet, the Internet Shopping Network in 1994 which he quickly sold to the Home Shopping Network (HSN) and became Division President for the online division of HSN. During that time, Randy was instrumental in securing the initial capital for Yahoo from Sequoia Capital and sat on the Yahoo Board of Directors for the first year of their operation. After that, Randy went on to found Navitel, the first microcomputer-based telephone that allowed people to browse the web from their phone -- five years before the first iPhone. After selling Navitel, Randy went on to start five more tech companies, NewsNet, providing the first Internet based new service, AuctionDrop pioneering the first mile to eBay with a chain of nationwide dropoff stores, SearchMe, the first visual search engine funded by Sequoia Capital, FunnyOrDie, the iconic digital media company featuring the inimitable Will Ferrell and Immortify, the world’s first digital avatar company. Since 2020, he has been giving back by helping start-ups navigate the frothy world of venture capital fundraising. Positions: Advisor at Redrob (2025 - Present), CEO at Talk2Me (2024 - Present), Managing Partner at Insanely Great Ventures (2023 - Present), Director/Co-Founder at Funny or Die (2007 - 2013), CEO at searchme (2004 - 2009), President, Internet Division at Home Shopping Network Inc. (Shop TV) (1993 - 1996), Board of Directors at Yahoo! (1994 - 1996), Director of Engineering at Adobe Systems, Inc. (1990 - 1991), Senior Software Engineer (employee #12) at NeXT Computer (1986 - 1990), Senior Associate at Booz Allen (1979 - 1982) Skills: Executive Management, Board of Directors, Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication, Software Development, Fundraising Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Web3, Crypto, Venture Capital, Start-up Consulting, CEO, Web Applications, Team Management, Equity Financing, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Social Media, Online Marketing, Mobile Devices, Social Media Marketing, iOS development, Digital Media, Business Development, Online Advertising, Product Management, Marketing, Strategy, Television, User Experience, SEO, Web Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Business Planning, Comedy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Objective-C, OS X, Xcode, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Mobile Internet, iPod, Cocoa, iPhone development, New Media, Innovation, Internet Entrepreneur Recent Posts: I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Advisor at Redrob! Do you agree with Chris, that AI is breaking the Internet? At least they gave me attribution for the quote - maybe I should write a book about behind the scenes in Silicon Valley I got 1 million of these stories… People seem overly concerned with authenticity in a world where almost nothing is authentic! What are your thoughts? Raising capital in the age of AI can feel like navigating a labyrinth while blindfolded. Trust me, I’ve seen it all in my 40+ years in tech. But don’t worry—I’m here to shed some light on the top 5 mistakes founders make—because let’s face it, we all need a good laugh sometimes at our past blunders. 🚀 1. Overhype Your Product Sure, AI is sexy and the buzz is real, but don’t turn your pitch into a sci-fi movie. Investors want to see practicality, not just a flashy vision. If you can’t explain how your product solves a real problem without sounding like a mad scientist, you’ll lose them faster than a cheetah at a rabbit convention. 🐟 2. Forgetting Market Fit Creating an AI tool doesn’t mean there’s an eager audience waiting to throw their money at you. Test the waters first. Get feedback, pivot if needed, and don’t dive headfirst into fundraising if your product is still floundering like a fish out of water. 📊 3. Ignoring the Numbers If the math doesn’t add up, you may as well bring a rubber chicken to your pitch. Investors love metrics—PRGs, churn rates, growth forecasts. If you can’t present your numbers with confidence, don’t be surprised when they treat your pitch like a sitcom and tune out. 🏹 4. Chasing After The Wrong Investors Pitching to any investor with a checkbook is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. You need to know who values AI, understands your domain, and has an interest in your sector. If you spend more time courting mismatched investors than strategizing your market positioning, it’s time to reevaluate. 🤝 5. Failing to Build Relationships This isn’t speed dating. Fundraising requires building genuine relationships over time. If you think a single pitch is your golden ticket, you’ll crash and burn. Invest time in networking, engage with potential backers, and show them you’re not just another startup chasing their money. 💡 Remember, every 'no' gets you closer to a 'yes'. Failure is just your First Attempt In Learning. 🌟 Follow me for the latest insights on fundraising for AI tech! 🔹 #AIStartups 🔹 #Fundraising 🔹 #StartupLife 🔹 #VentureCapital 🔹 #TechEntrepreneur 🔹 #AIFunding 🔹 #InvestorRelations 🔹 #PitchingTips 🔹 #Entrepreneurship 🔹 #StartupMistakes 🔹 #ArtificialIntelligence 🔹 #StartupLessons 🔹 #BusinessGrowth 🔹 #TechInnovation 🔹 #RaisingCapital I just finished my first week at Y Combinator. In no particular order, here's some lessons I've learned: Explosive founder-led sales is forced, not serendipitous. 🔽 The founder of an AI call center startup shared that he did: - 150 cold calls/day - Attended 5 conferences during the batch - Maxed out connection requests on four different LinkedIn accounts every week (using the accounts of their angel investors) - 45 personalized cold emails per day - Moved 4 times to where their customers lived - Kansas, Texas, NYC, Mexico Because of this, they CRUSHED their sales targets and raised $4M for their seed. Don't listen to what your users want? 🔽 - That sounds misleading, but it's partially true. Aravind Srinivas, the founder of Perplexity (went from $0 to $9B valuation in ~2 years), said that you should pay very close attention to your user's problems, and not what they say they want. There's usually a root problem that could be better addressed whenever they ask for a feature. Religious follow-up 🔽 - The founder of a $3.5B security company shared that after she had her first meeting with a prospect, it took 29 subsequent emails before they closed their first sale. Velocity >> ⬇️ - A YC partner stated that "almost every piece of startup advice is a bandaid to the underlying disease of not moving fast enough". Your startup should have morning goals, afternoon goals, and after-dinner goals. 'End of week' should be 'by lunch'. The famous term here is a founder that 'executes by the hour'. - A good way to tell if your startup is moving fast enough is if you think you're on the 'same level' as you were last week. If you haven't moved completely past the big-picture issue or task your entire company was thinking about and working on last week, you're not executing fast enough (i.e. "last week we went from 0 to having a built product, this week we got our first two paying users, next week we'll fix all the issues with the first MVP and get to 10 paying users) The AI riches lie in replacing ⬇️ - Michael Seibel said that the best B2B SaaS products were allowing enterprises to make their company 5% more efficient. He then said that with AI agents, you can wipe out entire divisions - allowing for some industries to cut costs by 30%. The calculus becomes very easy to decision makers (pay $200k to save $2M) with that value proposition. He predicted that this will fundamentally change the unit economics of these businesses. These were a just a few of the many teachings that really stuck out to me. The YC community has been incredible, and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it. We're looking forward to the next two months, and are on a mission to fundamentally change the unit economics of the legal industry. If you know any attorneys (at all), send them my way - I'd love to chat! AI-powered digital twins are emerging as a transformative technology in influencer marketing, creating virtual replicas of influencers that can interact with fans 24/7. These digital twins serve multiple purposes: Key Features: - Enable real-time, personalized interactions with fans regardless of the influencer's physical availability - Create new revenue streams through paid fan interactions - Provide data-driven insights for better audience engagement - Maintain constant online presence across different time zones Main Benefits: - Enhanced fan engagement through personalized conversations - Increased monetization opportunities for influencers - Consistent brand presence and communication - Better data collection and analysis of fan interactions Challenges: - Ethical concerns regarding authenticity and transparency - Data privacy and security issues - Regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR) - Technical complexities in implementation - Quality control of AI interactions Future Outlook: The market for AI in marketing is expected to grow significantly, from $15.84 billion in 2021 to approximately $107.5 billion by 2028. This growth suggests increasing adoption of AI digital twins in influencer marketing, though success will depend on addressing ethical concerns and maintaining authentic connections with audiences. The technology represents a significant shift in how brands and influencers engage with their audiences, offering new opportunities for scalable, personalized interactions while raising important questions about authenticity and privacy in digital communications. Randy is a co-founder of Talk2Me, a producer of interactive digital twin agents for influencers to connect with their fans. https://talk2me.ai You can talk with Randy's digital twin by calling +1 (650) 484-5914. #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTwins #InfluencerMarketing #MarTech #DigitalTransformation Very informative Some great advice embedded in this post worth a read. I'm reposting this for my son, Nick. He just graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Oregon State and is currently interviewing for entry-level management positions. His resume is here, (https://lnkd.in/gtPSjP_3) please contact him directly if interested - nick@nicholasradams.com. #jobsearch #management #entrylevel CALL MY DIGITAL TWIN - +1 650-484-5914 I'm excited to introduce our latest innovation: the Talk2Me AI Twin! This AI-powered voice avatar mirrors my voice and personality, enabling authentic, one-on-one conversations at scale. If you call it more than once, it will remember all previous conversations, and unlike other LLM-powered chatbots, it knows all about current events, so have a conversation with me about the drones! With support for 30 languages and memory-rich interactions, it offers a personalized experience for each user. I invite you to try it out by calling 650-484-5914 and share your thoughts in the comments. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to enhance this cutting-edge technology at https://talk2me.ai Experience the future of personalized AI communication today! What to Include in Your Data Room as an Early-Stage Startup One of the most common questions founders ask when raising money is: "What should we include in the data room?" Here’s a snapshot of key documents you should consider, according to Yana Abramova: ▪️ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: Contracts, ESOP, advisor details, and reference lists. ▪️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: Your deck, one-pager, and case studies. ▪️ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Contracts, pipeline data, usage stats, and market research. ▪️ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹: Incorporation docs, patents, security agreements, and policies. ▪️ 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Cap table and SAFE or similar agreements. ▪️ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: Budget and financial projections. ▪️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲: Highlighting your traction and credibility. While this isn’t a full due diligence checklist, organizing a clear and professional data room early on signals to investors that your startup is ready to execute. Enjoyed the post? Follow Rubén Domínguez Ibar for more You can also join 100,000+ founders and VCs who receive these insights in my weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dtifw4mC 💡 Exciting News: GNOMI Has Officially Launched! 🚀 As an Advisor to GNOMI, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of this groundbreaking GenAI-powered insights engine. GNOMI transforms global information access by delivering concise, real-time answers in 17 languages—bridging the gap between local and global conversations while promoting transparency and accuracy. 🔍 Why GNOMI Stands Out: ✅ Agentic AI Capabilities – It’s more than a search engine; it’s an intelligent partner that retrieves, summarizes, and contextualizes information tailored to user needs. ✅ Multi-Model Integration – Powered by proprietary tech and the best language models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, Llama, and Claude. ✅ Real-Time Global Intelligence – Offering up-to-the-second insights on topics that matter most, anytime, anywhere. The team, led by visionary founders Eva Cicinyte and Manuel Dacosta, has built something truly special. I’m honored to support their mission of combating misinformation, fostering critical thinking, and enabling people worldwide to make informed decisions. 🌟 Your Input Matters! We’re eager to learn from your experience. Explore https://www.gnomi.com and share your feedback—your insights will help shape GNOMI’s future. Let’s redefine how the world accesses and trusts information together! 💡 #GNOMI #AIInsights #GlobalIntelligence #Transparency #DataDrivenDecisions #AdvisorPerspective I'm thrilled to announce the official launch of Factful, a free groundbreaking platform dedicated to enhancing information accuracy and communication in today's digital landscape. Over the past year, I've had the privilege of mentoring this innovative team, and it's been inspiring to witness their dedication to revolutionizing how we verify and share information. As we navigate an era where information is abundant yet often unverified, Factful stands as a beacon for accuracy and reliability. I invite you to explore their offerings and see how they can enhance your information verification processes. Congratulations to the entire Factful team on this significant milestone! #Factful #InformationAccuracy #DigitalInnovation #AI #TechLaunch Best pitch deck advice out there! This is one of the best pitch decks I have seen in a long time. It embraces the four major principles I tell my clients when pitching early stage startups: 1. It is short and uses Sequoia Capital format - 12 slides or less. 2. It uses minimal text, each slide understood in 15 seconds or less. 3. It makes sense, even to the uninitiated or uninformed. 4. It shows what the investment will be used for and the end result. #startups #fundraising #venturecapital #earlystage As researchers continue applying transformer technology (the same tech behind LLMs) to more areas with vast repositories of raw data, we’re going to see some truly groundbreaking developments. In my opinion, these will have an even greater impact on the world than LLMs. Just like with ChatGPT, the data is already out there, but human brains aren’t capable of assimilating the truths that are so obvious to computers. https://lnkd.in/grnPcGM3 #AI #Transformers #LLM #MachineLearning #DataScience #Innovation #FutureTech #ArtificialIntelligence This is a good, simple way to look at fundraising and valuation in relation to the multiple layers of risk that a startup presents. Marc mentions many more layers of risk (perhaps to justify the onion analogy) than I would normally do, but the principal is still the same. 🚀 Starting your business and getting those first few customers is always a challenge. Many founders fall into the trap of thinking they can "scale first, sell later." But in reality, the hard truth is that proving product-market fit requires relentless focus on understanding your early customers and solving their immediate problems. This article dives into one of the most common myths startup founders tell themselves and offers invaluable insights on how to break free from it. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gm8wS47z #startups #entrepreneurship #growth 30 years ago, with a little help from Marc Andreessen, I created the first e-commerce site on the web, the Internet Shopping Network. It was revolutionary then—an entirely new way of thinking about how people shop. Fast forward three decades, and the world of online shopping is evolving once again. Imagine if ChatGPT and Amazon had a baby—that's what they're building at Kingship AI. They’ve developed an AI agent that’s more than just a tool—it’s like having a super knowledgeable, super smart salesperson guiding you through your entire shopping experience. You can ask anything in natural language and explore products across all online stores. The result? A shopping experience that truly understands you, your needs, and can even make purchases for you. Why this matters: AI agents are revolutionizing industries, and shopping is one of the most exciting places to apply this next paradigm shift. They're building a future where browsing and buying products online is as seamless as having a conversation with an expert who knows exactly what you’re looking for. The incredible team behind Kingship AI includes Harrison, Ray, and Ashutosh—leaders with deep experience in e-commerce and generative AI. they're proud to have just launched V0 of their platform. Check it out at https://kingship.ai and see the future of shopping for yourself. #AI #Ecommerce #Innovation #TechRevolution #GenerativeAI #OnlineShopping #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfShopping #KingshipAI #NaturalLanguageProcessing #Chatbots #AIShopping #Startup #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #ConversationalAI #ShoppingExperience #NEW - my #TEDx Miami talk is out - “The Moment of Clarity” https://lnkd.in/geSM2Zph - thoughts?? next stop TED Conferences?! Good advice that I tell all my clients. Investors are focused on risk/reward you should minimize risk and maximize reward. As one of Yahoo's first board members, it was hard for me to see the future of the company, but as SJ would say, "easy to connect the dots looking backward"! I believe that what will happen in the future is that there will be many different models all with different biases and people will adhere to the model that reflects their bias in all things. Just like we have biased media in CNN and Fox News, there will be models which are equally polarizing. There have to be many different truths for media companies to make money. Polarization produces profits. Thoughts??? The infrastructure is way more fragile than we know, multiple single points of failure abound. The Potential of AI: Exploring the Path to Simulated Sentience and Beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, continuously pushing boundaries in simulating human-like behaviors through advanced algorithms and machine learning. While true sentience—consciousness and subjective experience akin to humans—remains a theoretical aspiration, current AI systems are already showcasing remarkable capabilities in simulating empathy, contextual understanding, and adaptive responses. Today, AI's simulated sentience is evident in applications such as virtual assistants and chatbots, which interact intelligently with users, analyze data patterns, and personalize experiences based on user interactions. These advancements leverage vast datasets and sophisticated algorithms to mimic human-like decision-making processes, enhancing efficiency and user engagement across various industries. Looking ahead, the theoretical pursuit of true sentience in AI sparks interdisciplinary discussions in neuroscience, cognitive science, and ethics. It prompts us to explore ethical considerations surrounding AI development, including privacy, bias mitigation, and the responsible deployment of AI technologies. As AI research progresses, the quest for achieving true sentience challenges us to navigate complex ethical dilemmas while maximizing the potential benefits of AI in society. In conclusion, while AI's journey towards true sentience remains a speculative frontier, the current advancements in simulated sentience underscore its transformative potential in shaping the future of technology and human-machine interactions. Embracing ethical principles and continuous innovation will be key to unlocking AI's full capabilities while ensuring its responsible integration into our interconnected world. This article was proofreaded and rewritten using Chat-GPT. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #EthicalAI #FutureTech For the last six months I’ve been mentoring (Pro bono) a group of high school students who have created an amazing AI product that, I’m sure will be very successful when they launch it. I have had numerous meetings with them, given them advice on product design, marketing, fundraising- the standard stuff you need to do in any startup. I have mentored hundreds of startups and the amazing thing to me is that, If didn’t know that they were 15 and 16 years old, I would assume that they were experienced entrepreneurs in their 20s. They’re really that good. I have introduced them to a few of my friends in the venture community who have been really helpful, have met with them and given them advice. Senior partners at Sequoia took time out of their busy schedule to meet and it was most appreciated. Yesterday I learned that they met with a partner in another tier one VC firm and the partner told them, and this is a direct quote: "To be transparent, for us to move forward by going all in on you, we'd would like to see you go all in as well. Like forgo college/university to build this company.” I’d love to hear your thoughts on that, dear friends. #StartupMentorship #AIInnovation #YoungEntrepreneurs #TechStartups #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #MentoringFutureLeaders #YouthInTech #Entrepreneurship #AIProducts #VentureFunding #StartupJourney #TechMentorship #NextGenLeaders #StartupAdvice In today's dynamic startup ecosystem, the landscape of early-stage funding is undergoing significant transformation. According to a recent article by TechCrunch, Y Combinator (YC) startups are increasingly turning to tiny seed rounds as traditional VC investors show diminishing interest in early-stage investments. This shift highlights a critical challenge for budding entrepreneurs: securing initial capital to fuel their innovative ideas. The traditional allure of hefty VC checks is giving way to more modest, yet essential, seed rounds. This trend underscores the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness for startups aiming to thrive in this evolving environment. As someone deeply invested in the startup ecosystem, this resonates profoundly. Having witnessed and contributed to various phases of startup evolution over the decades, it's evident that securing initial funding remains a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success. However, the strategies and approaches must evolve with the times. For founders navigating this new terrain, here are a few takeaways: Embrace Smaller, Strategic Seed Rounds: Focus on building strong relationships with a diverse array of investors, including angel investors and micro-VCs, who can provide not just capital but also invaluable mentorship and network connections. Leverage Accelerators and Incubators: Programs like YC continue to offer critical support beyond funding, including mentorship, resources, and a robust network of alumni. Prioritize Sustainable Growth: Aim for a lean, agile approach to growth. Prove your concept and achieve key milestones with minimal resources to attract further investment. Stay Informed and Adapt: Keep a close eye on industry trends and be prepared to pivot your funding strategy as the landscape evolves. This TechCrunch article serves as a timely reminder of the ever-changing nature of startup funding. For those of us dedicated to fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs, staying adaptable and proactive is key. https://lnkd.in/gwiEv5NQ #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #YC #SeedRounds #Innovation #TechTrends #Founders Great advice! The real reason investors pass - they think you're a loser... 🚀 Over the last 5 years, I've had the privilege of conversing with thousands of startups, navigating the complex waters of securing investment. One stark truth often goes unspoken: Investors rarely give the real reasons for turning down a startup. In a recent insight from Y Combinator's Tom Blomfield at TechCrunch, it was highlighted that the primary deal-breaker, albeit unspoken, is often the team itself—not being impressive enough, formidable, or convincing as potential 'winners'. This brutal honesty is rarely shared directly with founders due to the fear of burning bridges for future pitches. What does this mean for startups seeking investment? Perception is Key: How you present yourself and your team can be just as important as your business idea. Build Your Narrative: Show not only what your product does but also why your team is the best to execute this vision. Seek Honest Feedback: Engage with mentors and peers who will give you the candid feedback that investors won't. Navigating investment is not just about having a groundbreaking idea but also about demonstrating that you and your team can lead it to success. For every entrepreneur out there, remember, resilience is your greatest asset. Use each 'no' as a stepping stone to refine your pitch, strengthen your team, and solidify your business model. For more insights and personal reflections on getting your startup funded, stay tuned! #Startups #Investment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessFunding #StartupTips Are you smarter than a high school student? Not if you're comparing yourselves to these guys! As you know, I meet with dozens of founders each week and help them with their companies. Well, over the last several months I've had the pleasure of mentoring a group of incredibly talented high school students who've just launched an innovative AI product—Factful.io. This tool isn't just about refining your writing; it actively fact checks it, correcting inaccuracies as well as spelling and grammar. 📝 Key Feature: Factful.io highlights errors directly in the text, making corrections as simple as a click on the highlight. 🔧 Beta Test: They're currently in the beta phase, so while it's not bug-free yet, this is where we need your insightful feedback. 🙌 Join Us: Please take a moment to try Factful (https://factful.io) and help shape this pioneering tool with your experiences. Your feedback can significantly impact these young innovators' journey and help improve this promising tool! https://factful.io I've known Vinod for 35 years, pitched him dozens of times and sent many founders his way. He is a great VCand he has consistently given great advice all the years I've known him. I believe that pretty soon everyone will have multiple copies of themselves interacting on zoom and you won’t be able to tell who’s real and who’s an avatar. What are your thoughts? Lots of good resources here... Make your pitch decks short and simple and hook them in by slide 2. In the latest video from the DocSend Perfect Pitch series, Justin Ito explores the importance of having a concise pitch deck for successful fundraising. The key takeaways include: Decreased Viewing Times: The average time investors spend on pitch decks has significantly decreased, from about 3 minutes and 30 seconds in 2020 to just 2 minutes and 30 seconds in 2024. This trend is even more pronounced in early-stage startups, where viewing times can be under two minutes. Investor Engagement: Investors are quicker to move on from a pitch deck that does not engage them immediately, given the high volume of decks they receive daily. This makes the first impression crucial. Content Efficiency: The pitch deck should be seen as a trailer to a movie, not the full feature. It should succinctly convey the core ideas and entice further discussion, ideally spanning only 14-15 pages, with an appendix only if necessary. This advice highlights the importance of brevity and impactful content in capturing investor interest in today’s fast-paced investment landscape. #Fundraising #StartupTips #PitchDeck #InvestorRelations #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #VentureCapital #Startups #InnovationManagement Great advice! In an age where startups are hailed as the knights of innovation, venture capitalists often play the role of kings, wielding immense power and wealth. But are they deserving of their thrones, or are they simply overpaid monarchs in the kingdom of entrepreneurship? While founders bleed sweat, tears, and equity to bring their visions to life, VCs rake in hefty, sometimes 7 figure salaries and management fees, all while suppressing the wages of those who dare to dream. In a world where success is measured in unicorn valuations and billion-dollar exits, are VCs truly delivering the promised returns? Or are they merely riding the coattails of founders' dreams, getting rich on the dirty little secret of their management fees while delivering sub-standard returns? What do you think? #VentureCapital #StartupRevolution #FounderRights #AccountabilityOrBust https://lnkd.in/gkKhaQfT The tech world is on the cusp of a significant transformation, as outlined by Pete Flint and Anna Piñol in their insightful article. We're moving beyond the traditional B2B SaaS model, towards an era where AI is not just a tool but a full-fledged participant in the workforce. This shift from Software-as-a-Service to Service-as-a-Software marks the beginning of a new market where software and labor are intertwined, heralding unprecedented opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs. Key Insights from Flint and Piñol: AI's Role Reversal: This transformative period sees AI evolving from an augmentative force to a comprehensive solution, blending the boundaries between labor and software and expanding the market for founders. Expanding Markets and Margins: With AI's capability to organize and execute tasks, we're witnessing not only market growth but also significant margin expansions, as AI services begin to replace human-centric services, aligning service business margins closer to those of traditional SaaS ventures. Innovative Approaches to AI Integration: Companies are embracing AI in dual capacities: as AI colleagues enhancing specific job functions and as AI vendors/services automating entire workflows. This dual approach is disrupting traditional models and seeding new entrepreneurial ventures. The Frontier of Innovation: Flint and Piñol's analysis points to untapped potential in areas previously unexplored by conventional software, especially where AI can drastically outperform human labor in both efficiency and cost. Entrepreneurial Opportunities Abound: The article underscores a burgeoning demand for solutions that leverage AI's unparalleled advantages, setting the stage for a revolution in how businesses operate and innovate. This seismic shift isn't merely about substituting AI for human workers; it's about creating a synergistic ecosystem that enhances operational efficiency, curtails expenses, and fosters novel pathways for business evolution and growth. As delineated by Flint and Piñol, the intersection of software and labor, powered by AI, isn't just an emerging trend—it's the bedrock of tomorrow's business, work, and innovation landscapes. For those on the frontline of entrepreneurship, business leadership, or simply those fascinated by technological advancement, this evolution signifies a pivotal juncture worth exploring. The fusion of software and labor, catalyzed by AI, is setting the stage for a future where the possibilities are as vast as our collective imagination. Engaging with the insights of Pete Flint and Anna Piñol invites us all to consider the profound implications of this transition. If you're navigating these changes or looking to seize the opportunities they present, let's connect and delve into the endless potential that lies ahead. #AI #Innovation #TechTrends #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship More truth than fiction!! Average time per slide in my studies < 4 seconds!!! That’s why they make the big bucks!!! 😤 The venture capital world is facing a seismic shift, with recent data revealing a chilling reality for startups and investors alike. The beginning of this year has seen a drastic decline in VC fundraising, with only $30.4 billion raised globally—a continuation of a downward trend that marks a new era of austerity in an industry once known for its largesse. This stark downturn is the result of a perfect storm: rising interest rates, a scarcity of startup exits, and plummeting returns have forced limited partners to tighten the purse strings. The days of megafunds and easy money are behind us, leaving a landscape where securing capital has become a herculean task for ventures of all sizes. The implications for startups are profound. Growth plans are stalled, valuations are under pressure, and the dream of scaling to new heights is more elusive than ever. This funding freeze signals not just a temporary hiccup but a fundamental reset of expectations and strategies. In this challenging climate, the startup ecosystem must confront hard truths and recalibrate for survival. The road ahead is fraught with hurdles, but also ripe with the potential for innovation and resilience. Let’s spark a conversation on navigating these turbulent times: What are the survival strategies for startups facing this funding crunch? How should the VC industry evolve in response to these unprecedented challenges? #VentureCapitalCrisis #StartupChallenges #FundingDrought #EconomicShift #StrategicAdaptation I'm excited to share about Factful, an innovative tool at the forefront of education technology. Developed by four high school students, Factful harnesses AI to enhance the accuracy and integrity of academic writing. This platform represents a significant step forward in ensuring the reliability of information in students' essays and articles. Factful utilizes natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to verify facts in real-time, offer educational insights, and detect plagiarism. This development is not just a testament to the potential of AI in education but also highlights the incredible capability of young innovators to address real-world challenges. As someone who has had the privilege of mentoring these students, I've witnessed firsthand their dedication to improving the educational experience through technology. Their work with Factful has the potential to significantly impact how students learn and engage with information, promoting a more informed and honest academic environment. I encourage you to learn more about Factful's role in transforming education and to support this initiative by upvoting them on Product Hunt. Your endorsement helps highlight the importance of accurate information and the role of technology in education. #EducationTechnology #AI #Innovation #Factful #ProductHunt You all are grossly underestimating the amount of space out there. If you spaced satellites, a mile apart at 340 miles above the Earth, you could fit 73 billion satellites in that radius alone with none of them being closer than a mile to each other. If you consider low earth orbit to be from 340 to 440 miles out considering the enlarged surface area, you could fit more than 1 trillion satellites there and have none of them closer than 1 mile to each other. So I don’t think your grandchildren have to worry about not seeing the stars ha ha ha I am thrilled to share an innovative leap in education technology that's been gaining attention for its unique approach to enhancing learning experiences through AI. Factful, an AI-powered tool, is revolutionizing the way students learn and write by ensuring the accuracy of facts in their essays and articles. What sets this project apart is not just the technology but the brilliant minds behind it. Factful was started by four exceptionally talented high school students who saw the need for a more accurate and efficient way to validate information in academic writing. Their vision and execution are nothing short of inspiring. As someone deeply passionate about fostering innovation and supporting the next generation of tech pioneers, I've had the privilege of mentoring these young entrepreneurs. Witnessing their journey from concept to realization has been a remarkable experience. The blend of their fresh perspectives with cutting-edge technology like natural language processing and machine learning algorithms has led to the creation of a platform that not only verifies facts in real-time but also offers educational insights and plagiarism detection. I invite you to read more about how Factful is transforming the educational landscape and preparing students for a fact-based future. Let's support initiatives that empower our youth and champion the integration of technology in education for a brighter tomorrow. Get on the wait list for early access here: https://lnkd.in/gM7-8xQy #AIinEducation #Factful #Innovation #Mentorship #FutureOfLearning https://medium.com/Factful I talk with hundreds of founders and their biggest complaint is that venture capitalists ghost them. PLEASE REPOST THIS ARTICLE - let's start complaining and call investors out on this. #venturecapital #founders #startups #funding #vcghosting #havesomemanners #dontberude https://lnkd.in/gK_uxbAw Excited to share insights from Daniel Rizea’s latest article. Daniel dives into the pivotal lessons learned from his expansive journey in the startup ecosystem, ranging from the importance of team diversity to the critical role of mentors. These insights are distilled from a decade of mentoring over 100 startups, navigating through acquisitions, and building successful ventures. Whether you're at the idea stage or scaling up, there’s valuable wisdom here for every entrepreneur looking to increase their chances of success. Dive into the full article for a deep dive into these transformative lessons. #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Mentoring #BusinessGrowth It's 2024, and the fact that we're still talking about investors failing to respond to startup founders is frankly ridiculous. It's a systemic failure of the investment community to adapt to the basics of modern communication, and it's high time they are called out for it. #StartupCulture #InvestorEthics #CommunicationGap #TechSolutions #FounderRespect #InnovationEcosystem #SilentTreatment #Entrepreneurship #StartupGrind #RespectInTech Many founders embark on their fundraising journey with a misconception: they assume that creating a compelling pitch deck and distributing it across the venture capital landscape will open the financial floodgates. It's a lie. #fundraising #startups #venturecapital #venture #vcs My son, Nathan, a junior from Summit High School, in Bend, Oregon has founded Wellworn, aiming to combat clothing insecurity in Central Oregon. This 501c3 nonprofit seeks to provide thousands or homeless individuals and those living under the poverty line in central Oregon with dignified access to essential free clothing. With a goal to raise $30,000 via GoFundMe, the funds will support operational costs, a mobile distribution vehicle, and warehouse rental for a year. Every contribution helps bring warmth and dignity to those in need here in Central Oregon. For more details and to support, please visit their GoFundMe page​​. Anything you could do to help would be appreciated. https://gofund.me/ab27237a #WellwornInitiative #ClothingForAll #EndClothingInsecurity #BendOregon #SupportHomeless #DignifiedClothing #Nonprofit #CommunitySupport 🚀 Embrace the AI Revolution in Business 🚀 As AI reshapes the business landscape, staying ahead requires strategic preparation. A recent article on The Next Web by Ioanna Lykiardopoulou offers invaluable insights from futurist David Shrier on how businesses can leverage AI for growth. From building new skills and establishing robust processes to exploring AI-powered growth, the advice outlined serves as a crucial roadmap for companies aiming to thrive in this transformative era. Dive into the full article for a comprehensive guide on preparing your business for the AI transformation #AI #BusinessTransformation #FutureOfWork 🌟 Exciting News from the 3D Industry! 🌟 As an advisor for 3DAILY, I'm thrilled to share that our platform has been named Product of the Day on Product Hunt! Dive into the details here: Product Hunt - 3DAILY Beta (https://lnkd.in/gz46YKk8) 3DAILY is leading the charge in revolutionizing the 3D industry for game studios, indie developers, and 3D artists. Our comprehensive suite, featuring a 3D editor, SDK for in-game character personalization, CMS, a store, and on-demand asset creation—all powered by Generative AI—is designed to streamline the asset creation and monetization process like never before. The acknowledgment by Product Hunt highlights our innovative approach towards enhancing the gaming and 3D modeling industry's asset creation and management processes. Our platform not only simplifies these processes but also introduces groundbreaking avenues for monetization. This is particularly significant for artists and developers keen on leveraging generative AI technologies. What sets 3DAILY apart is its unique capability to directly connect artists with the gaming industry, facilitating the production of ready-to-use characters and assets. This is further supported by our marketplace, where users can effortlessly buy and sell assets, enriching projects or monetizing their creations. Our growing influence is clear, with over 5500 artists and game studios joining us, coupled with an increasing number of daily sign-ups—all achieved without reliance on traditional marketing. This remarkable growth underscores the industry's demand for advanced, AI-powered 3D creation tools and the exceptional value 3DAILY provides to its community. Let's celebrate this milestone and look forward to the future of 3D creation together! 🚀 #3DAILY #ProductHunt #3DIndustry #GameDevelopment #3DArtists #GenerativeAI

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A Business advocate with through Technology & Automation experience. Privileged to passionately serve at a Multinational Forbes Fastest 500 Software firm, A Business Intelligence Product startup and Currently spearheading data driven culture at NBP Fund Management Ltd. Proactive problem solver with excellent communication abilities. I am ambitioned to utilize and create unique applications of advance analytics and automation to create data driven solutions that focus on quantifiable business results. Qualified ACCA with a Honorary Bachelors degree awarded from Oxford Brooke's University. My continuous drive to learn and implement cutting edge technologies have brought me to earn a host of certifications around Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Business Intelligence including a Tableau Desktop Specialist title from Tableau. On a voluntary contribution I head Karachi's Largest AI community labelled as Karachi.AI with 4K+ Professionals, Students and Academic Researchers. Welcome to my profile, Let's make this connection fruitful! Positions: Vice President / Senior Manager Business Intelligence at NBP Fund Management Limited (2020 - Present), AVP - Business Intelligence and Analytics at NBP Fund Management Limited (2019 - 2020), Manager Business Intelligence at NBP Fund Management Limited (2018 - 2019), Founder at Karachi.AI - Community of AI Practitioners (2017 - Present), Community Builder at Amazon Web Services (AWS) (2021 - Present), User Group / Community Leader at Tableau Software (2019 - Present), Business Intelligence Analyst at Modemetric (2017 - 2018), Associate Business Intelligence Analyst at Primatics Financial (2015 - 2017), Account and IT executive at MDC (2014 - 2015), Business Analyst ERP at CIS (Pvt) Limited (2014 - 2014) Skills: Onsite Training - Certified Data Engineer by Karachi AI, Generative AI, Amazon Bedrock, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Management Accounting, Data Analytics, Data Science, Data Engineering, Tableau, SQL, Python (Programming Language), Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Research, Requirements Analysis, Agile Testing, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Data Warehousing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Test Cases, Scrum, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), Oracle SQL Developer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, QlikView, Watson, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, Git, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Data Warehousing & Data Modelling, MicroStrategy, Test Automation Tools, Business Intelligence Tools Recent Posts: Browser are changing for good, from just an interface to an agent that can not only load a website for you but also browse through it, action through it until the target is met. Community Members! Didn't register yet? https://lnkd.in/daM9T_BU The best series where you can learn a tool in a span of just 1 hour! We have an interesting topic to present in Ramzan Skill Series around developing Applications (Prototypes) with Prompting. During the current year we have seen reasoning models come-up and also we have seen AI getting too better at coding. We are covering both of them this Ramzan 1. Effective Prompting for Reasoning Models such as o1 or deepseek 2. Building Applications with (Bolt, Lovable or Vercel v0) If you have experience with any of the topics, please connect with us and we will honor you a 1 hour slot to train Pakistan's Largest and premier applied AI Community Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners CFBR / Repost please. Registrations are now live! Many of my connections have requested, everything happens in Karachi Onsite. This is the time of year where 8 Online 1 Hour Sessions, Free of Cost, in Ramzan, on Weekends are conducted after Taraveeh time 9 PM - 11 PM. You can still carry on leisure and me time and also learn skills too. (Link in the Post Description). Please comment "CFBR" a repost will help someone. Another success story out of Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Mr. Ahmed Hassaan Qadri who is Non - CS. Karachi enabled him to be capable and attempt Google Cloud Skills Boost under #aiseekho program in collaboration with GDG Kolachi. Thanks Huzaifa Habib! From today, Spotify is now accepting audiobooks narrated by ElevenLabs Voices. More people are listening to audiobooks than ever before. But for many authors, getting an audio version of their work published on major platforms has been expensive and time-consuming — until now. Authors using ElevenLabs can now publish directly to Spotify and other major retailers through our new partnership with Findaway by Spotify — making distribution faster, easier, and more accessible than ever. Read more in The Verge: https://lnkd.in/eWZAGBGt And on our blog: https://lnkd.in/emrRguiz As ambassador to this wonderful community, I encourage connections to join AWS Community Pakistan Meetup in Karachi on Saturday 22nd Feb 2025. Link to event : https://lnkd.in/dE2WFxqM #AWS #generativeai Comment AI Expert! or Repost / CFBR Comment to share with people who can contribute. Note this is Online, so you can tag any one from Pakistan. Ever spent hours untangling a messy JSON file, scrolling endlessly just to find that one key piece of data? 😩 In AI & ML, raw data is everywhere, but making sense of it is the real challenge. 90% of information sent to the brain is visual, and visuals are processed 60,000x faster than text. 🚀 That’s why data visualization is a game-changer! 🔍 Meet JSON Crack – an open-source tool that transforms complex JSON data into interactive, intuitive graphs in seconds. Unlike plain text-based viewers, it helps you see relationships, patterns, and structures effortlessly. 🔥 Why It Stands Out: ✅ Interactive Graphs – Instantly visualize & explore JSON data. ✅ Multi-Format Support – Works with JSON, YAML, XML, CSV & more. ✅ Seamless Integration – Available as a web app & VS Code extension. With 36K+ GitHub stars, JSON Crack is becoming a must-have for developers & data scientists. Faster debugging, better collaboration, and clearer insights—all in one tool! 💡 How do you visualize data in your AI projects? Tried JSON Crack? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ Aykut Saraç #DataVisualization #AI #MachineLearning #JSON #OpenSource #DataScience Large Language Diffusion Models introduce LLaDA, a diffusion model with an unprecedented 8B scale, trained entirely from scratch, rivaling LLaMA3 8B in performance. A text generation method different from the traditional left-to-right approach Prompt: Explain what artificial intelligence is Calling out all AI & Data Experts or someone who has practically leveraged AI for a task that can be taught in an hour. Comment below will dm you details. Please comment "CFBR" for outreach. It was a great experience to learn deeper about Google cloud Big Query ML! Thanks to collaboration of GDG Kolachi & Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners #aiseekho Its a game changer for Businesses who want to soft experiment Machine learig over their data without too much technical debt at POC Stage. The pipeline it self take cares of Transformation of categoricals, but still flexible to provide transform API via SQL. Most of the structured Data is in Databases and BigQuery allows you to efficiently process the data in ML pipeline within database without leaving for a silo of Private Jupyter Notebook. Here is a quick cheat sheet! Working with BigQuery ML? Here’s a quick reference guide to keep you on track! 🔹 Label: Define a column as label or specify in OPTIONS using input_label_cols. 🔹 Feature: Features are passed through your SQL SELECT statement. 👉 SELECT * FROM ML.FEATURE_INFO(MODEL mydataset.mymodel) 🔹 Model: An object created in BigQuery that lives in your dataset. 🔹 Model Types: Supports Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, and more! 👉 CREATE OR REPLACE MODEL <dataset>.<name> OPTIONS(model_type='<type>') AS <training dataset> 🔹 Track Training Progress 👉 SELECT * FROM ML.TRAINING_INFO(MODEL mydataset.mymodel) 🔹 Inspect Model Weights 👉 SELECT * FROM ML.WEIGHTS(MODEL mydataset.mymodel, (<query>)) 🔹 Evaluate Model Performance 👉 SELECT * FROM ML.EVALUATE(MODEL mydataset.mymodel) 🔹 Make Predictions 👉 SELECT * FROM ML.PREDICT(MODEL mydataset.mymodel, <query>) BigQuery ML makes it easy to run ML models using just SQL! Do you want to learn more? https://goo.gle/aiseekho Congratulations Wasiq Niaz to cross milestone. Huzaifa Habib fruits have started to bear. Dishonest charts are coming from all directions, and they're only going to hit harder. Unless we push back. So I made an interactive guide for Defense Against Dishonest Charts: https://lnkd.in/gmirPtg4 The interaction makes it obvious how small changes can shift your point of view, and how the dishonest use that to their advantage. Maybe a baseline starts a little too far up, or a trend gets cherrypicked to "prove" a point. Once you know the tricks, it's a lot easier to counter with honesty and reality. What a speech, remarkable literacy of @narendramodi. I envy our leadership has such detail into AI. Shaza Khawaja you can change the label. We have talent and passion! What will be the Impact of Deep Research on the Research Community? Will PHD be still relevant as it has been? Boiler Plate Researchers: Trait: Those who deal with copy-paste of online plethora Outcome? - Replaced by the Automation of Intelligence (OpenAI Deep Research) Context Aware Researchers: Trait: Those who understand the current context and use excellence of Human brain to drive contextual research and meaningful outcomes. Outcome? - They will consume Google Deep Research tool and enhance their productivity and knowledge consumption to improve their outcome. With Generative AI on the corner... You either Surf the wave or get ready to be drown away :) What is your opinion on this! Share in comments. Hit the share/repost too. We are bootstrapped and we've built an Urdu LLM which outperforms leading LLMs. That too for less than $100. For the longest time, low-resource languages have faced challenges with open-source LLMs. But not anymore! Introducing the world's best URDU LLM (in our opinion and a lot of benchmarking ). Launching other languages soon! Our model beat Meta's Llama 3.1, Google's Gemma 7B, Mistral AI's Nemo 12B and Cohere's Aya model across various benchmarks. (we are still testing) This is what bootstrapped and open source looks like. Come change the world with us! Model Card: https://lnkd.in/g2TEhEA8 Wonderful experience completing Google Vertex AI Cloud Lab in #aiseekho partnered with GDG Kolachi. Outreach partner Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Want to try? Link in comments! this is amazing 🔥 Urban Design Meets AI: Real-Time Text-to-3D Prototype Released STF Labs has unveiled UrbanGPT, a prototype combining ChatGPT and Grasshopper for real-time, text-driven urban design. This tool allows designers to: - Generate 3D city layouts by simply typing commands. - Track essential metrics like floor areas and program on the go. - Create realistic massing distributions, rendered instantly with AI diffusion technology. Currently, UrbanGPT is powered by GPT-4o, though it's adaptable to other language models. This advancement could streamline urban planning and design workflows, making processes more efficient and responsive. What are your thoughts on the impact of AI-driven design in urban planning? Paper: https://lnkd.in/dDWRhJbr Project page: https://lnkd.in/d-scbDKY #UrbanDesign #ChatGPT #AIInnovation #ArchitectureTech Read if you're associated with E-Commerce in any capacity. Pakistan eCommerce Association Daraz Shopify Perplexity Things are moving fast! Welcome Muneeb Qureshi let's do this. BREAKING: OpenAI just demoed an AI Sales Agent in Tokyo. It’s built to automate tasks that sales assistants handle daily: - Processing inbound leads - Enriching data - Scheduling meetings There are 3.1M sales assistants in the U.S. (Earning around $45K per year) That’s 1% of the population.  A massive market for automation. The AI follows a structured workflow: 1. A lead fills out a 'Contact Sales' form. 2. The AI processes the details and enriches the data. 3. It checks calendar availability. 4. It drafts and sends meeting invitations. AI adoption in sales is already reshaping the industry: (a few recent statistics on that) - Teams using AI are 1.3x more likely to increase revenue. - 70% of a sales rep’s time goes to non-selling tasks—AI reduces that. - 93% of enablement tech users are investing in AI. What’s still unclear about this leak: Is this a product for API users?  Or a direct enterprise solution? If AI sales assistants become the norm, startups in this space will need to innovate fast. We’re watching the next phase of AI in sales. It’s going (super) fast lately. PS: I’m Noam, posting daily about sales/social selling. BREAKING! OpenAI just made search open to EVERYONE, no account needed! Ironically, hours earlier, Google dropped the (stunning) Gemini 2.0. OpenAI is becoming Google, Google is becoming OpenAI. Here's what to know: While Google isn't getting the breathless press, it's probably the bigger announcement here - Gemini 2.0 is awesome, check out the capabilities below! Okay, let's do this: THE TWEETS: Sam Altman's tweet just said Make Search Great Again which is both lol and also again shows the looming US administration's influence here. Hours earlier, Sundar Pichai of Google tweeted about Gemini. Very cool. THE FACTS: OPENAI: OpenAI has made search it freely available to everyone without requiring an account or login as of today. It's a search engine now. Full stop. This marks the final step in a gradual rollout that began with: October 2024: Initial release to paid subscribers December 2024: Extension to all logged-in free users February 2025: Complete removal of login requirement GOOGLE: > Gemini 2.0 Flash: Now generally available through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, this is what they're calling the workhorse model - it features a 1-million token context window and is optimized for high-volume tasks. Image generation and text-to-speech capabilities are coming soon. > Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental: Google's most powerful model yet, with a 2-million token context window and enhanced coding capabilities. It's available in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and for Gemini Advanced users. > Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite: The new budget friendly model that outperforms the previous 1.5 Flash while maintaining the same speed and cost. It can process around 40,000 unique photo captions for less than a buck. > Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental: A special version that breaks down complex prompts into steps and shows its reasoning process, like what we like about Deepseek and ChatGPT's reasoning models. It can now integrate with YouTube, Google Search, and Google Maps. That should be interesting... All models support multimodal input with text output, and Google has implemented new safety measures using reinforcement learning to improve response accuracy. Fun day! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking to actually get fluent in generative AI? Generative AI for Professionals is all about behavioral change - it works. Thousands and thousands of folks agree. Find it on the AI Mindset website! If you want it for your enterprise, shoot me a DM! MY MIND HAS JUST BEEN BOGGLED. I just tried the early release of OpenAI's new DeepResearch feature (rolling out later today to the $200/month Pro users). I've been working in the CRM software industry for 30+ years. It's not just that I've had court-side seats to the game, I've been on the court, doing my best to play the game. First in vertical CRM (my first startup) and now as co-founder of HubSpot. I've had some modest success and I feel like I have a pretty good handle on things in the industry. That's why OpenAI's new DeepResearch feature boggled my mind. I asked it create a detailed research report including competitive analysis, positioning, growth, product strategy and AI vision for the industry. It thought about it for 11 minutes before responding. ELEVEN MINUTES! That's like an eternity in A.I. world. A.I. years are longer than dog years. What it produced was an 11,000 word report. With data. And citations. And tables. And genuinely great insights -- including some I hadn't really thought of before. What has me excited is not just that it can produce this kind of output (though that's pretty cool). What has me excited is that we'll be able to use this kind of output as *input* to a subsequent step in an agentic workflow. Because the future is about agent composability. Being able to pull together pieces and put them together into a larger whole. The same way we build teams to work together to tackle higher order missions and goals. This has been what I've been dreaming about for years. It's finally starting to happen. We are seeing more and more of the future -- and it's happening quickly. DISCLOSURE: I'm a small investor in OpenAI, and also a big fan. I've been helping with Adobe Project Concept. I think, it's one of the best use cases for AI. It's pretty much what I use. A browser-based mood-boarding tool that provides a flexible infinite canvas for ideation. Sign up for private beta here: https://lnkd.in/eD9MextY Karachi AI hosted Karachi AI Meetup # 22 : E-Commerce & Digital Marketing at Innovista Indus , powered by eocean. We are thankful to Mr. Danish Khalil who presented the topic "How AI is helping in E-Commerce Product Marketing and Advertisements" Here is a quick summary of his Talk! Danish Khalil's presentation centers on the application of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing e-commerce, particularly in product presentation and marketing. He emphasizes how AI can optimize various aspects of the e-commerce experience, and that AI is a useful tool to improve efficiency, personalize customer experiences, and boost digital marketing efforts. Here's a breakdown of the key areas covered: • Introduction to AI in E-commerce: Mr. Khalil defines AI in e-commerce as the use of advanced algorithms, machine learning, and data analytics to improve operations, personalize customer interactions, and enhance digital marketing. • Product Description and Labeling: Mr. Khalil discusses how AI can be used for various aspects of product information, including: ◦ AI-generated descriptions and listings. AI can assist in creating compelling and informative product descriptions. ◦ Tagging and organization. AI helps in categorizing and tagging products for easier search and management. ◦ AI Photography: The use of AI to generate product photos, which can save time and money on traditional photography. AI tools can adjust shadows and lighting, and allow for the use of reference images to guide the process. ◦ Generative Video Ads: AI tools can be used to generate captivating video ads by allowing the user to select a product and then the AI generates a video that can be further customized with templates, images, music, and animations. AI tools can also create UGC (User Generated Content) style videos for social media. Want a replay? : https://lnkd.in/dXEY3wyK Don't want to miss next one? : https://lnkd.in/dz4W9gkr Stay tuned as we honor to recap the event with detailed summaries of each talk! 🚀 DeepSeek AI R1 x Perplexity: When AI Reasons Like a Wall Street Analyst 🚀 I just put DeepSeek R1 through its paces on Perplexity with a complex challenge - creating an investment thesis for upcoming US IPOs. What happened next was fascinating. Instead of getting a generic response, I watched as R1 methodically: - Identified potential 2025 IPO candidates - Researched industry dynamics - Analyzed market conditions - Built a comprehensive investment framework The level of reasoning is remarkable - it's like having a brilliant research assistant who shows their work and thinking process in real-time. For Students and Perplexity Users: - Access R1 via "Reasoning with R1" under Pro settings - Perfect for research papers and complex analysis - Hosted on secure US/EU servers - Integrated with Perplexity's powerful search Here's the best part: Students get FREE access to all advanced features at pplx.ai/students 🎓 #AI #Innovation #DeepSeek #PerplexityAI #Research #StudentSuccess #Tech When the whole world was reeling under the impact of DeepSeek, another AI model from China just dropped in. Alibaba’s Qwen2.5-Max, released on Chinese New Year, is a Mixture-of-Expert (MoE) model. It has been trained on 20 trillion tokens, fine-tuned with RLHF and SFT, and benchmarked against top proprietary and open-weight models. Chinese companies have now tasted blood, and they are not going to slow down. Thankyou Saqib Intizar for your contribution. We will recap our talk in upcoming days from Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Page. One of the best times! Resuming a learning Marathon again. The agenda US started for Open Source is picked up by China well. They (US) created a supremacy / novelty around closed Source selling has been doomed by the Open sourcing of Deepseek. For a long time censorship on Performing Chinese models have been imposed with ignoring them off the leaderboards. I don't see DeepSeek ias innovation or ground breaking unless prooven but still a miraculous win for the ecosystem. Now there will 1000x Deepseeks and many talented scientist will pickup from there on. Tokens will be free soon and the next chapter of Intelligence will be monetized. Reasoning is now free, which is fundamental to believe in AI response. True Multi Modal is also one of the next big frontier about to be demonetized. It is already but a phenonmal doom is about due. #NoBlackBox #Reasoning #Rationale 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚'𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞! While Tesla's Optimus is still tripping in the lab, Unitree Robotics' H1 robots are dancing in perfect sync at the Spring Festival Gala—flawlessly coordinated in front of millions. Tesla's robot takes 3 seconds to lift an arm. Unitree’s H1 completes a full upper-body loop in 0.8 seconds. Tesla can’t sync upper and lower limbs, while Unitree's robots move like a symphony. Speaking of symphonies—20 Unitree H1 robots performed with just a 0.8-second margin of error. Meanwhile, Tesla can’t even get two on stage together. The mechanical revolution is here.   Like what you see? Follow Kason Yu for insights on technology and cybersecurity. Click the 🔔 to get a notification so you don't miss my new posts. #ai #robots #innovation Thankyou Danish Khalil for your contribution. We will recap our talk in upcoming days from Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Page. Thankyou Abbas Rajani for your contribution. We will recap our talk in upcoming days from Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Page. Dear Connections, Haven't spoken on DeepSeek AI for a while which has been making waves lately with their open-source reasoning model, DeepSeek-R1. Many are hailing it as a game-changer, but here is my take on a balanced note. First off, while it's great to see more competition in the AI reasoning space, we need to keep our expectations in check. DeepSeek-R1 uses reinforcement learning (RL) to boost its reasoning skills—a solid approach, but not exactly groundbreaking. Tech giants like OpenAI have been refining this with techniques like Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) for a while now. Then there's the model distillation angle. DeepSeek has slimmed down larger models into more efficient versions, which is smart, but again, not new. Google's Gemini project, for instance, has been down this road before. There's also some buzz about DeepSeek's training methods. Word is, they might have leaned on OpenAI's proprietary models during their training process, which could raise some legal eyebrows. If true, this could lead to some serious discussions about intellectual property rights in AI development. On the financial side, DeepSeek claims they built their model with about $6 million. That's pretty lean compared to the hefty budgets usually needed to train large-scale AI models from scratch. But if they're standing on the shoulders of existing models and techniques, those savings make sense. Still, it does make you wonder about the originality of their work. In above context NVIDIA 's fall seems to be opportunity to buy for Stock Market as I see the recovery very quick with new innovations in Blackwell Chips and more to accelerate AI to go beyond reasoning. In the end, while DeepSeek's efforts are a step toward making AI more accessible, we shouldn't mistake cost-cutting for true innovation. Affordable models are great for getting more people involved, but let's not confuse that with breaking new ground. + This is a balancer against US Domination or any other national domination on AI race, the World is a global village, World should dominate, No Race, No specific country and this is what DeepSeek's hype is about, Democratization! What are your thoughts on this? Is DeepSeek pushing the envelope or just repackaging existing ideas? Thankyou Iman Javaid 🇵🇸 for your contribution. We will recap our talk in upcoming days from Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Page. Thankyou Hasan M. for your contribution. We will recap our talk in upcoming days from Karachi AI - Community of AI Practitioners Page. Deepseek just launched the official Janus-pro app Thankyou so much Speakers, Sponsors, Friends, Alumni and Community members to fill this auditorium of 160+ Since I’m reading many ill-informed takes, the situation with DeepSeek. They are not a small engineer team but one of the leading frontier lab (+100 researchers full time). They are not a newcomer. They started in 2023 by retraining a llama, pretraining, developing their internal data pipeline, then slowly rising to the top. I’ve been following them closely since February 2024. They made a large amount of innovations, most of them reproduced, both on the architecture and the data side. This last point is maybe even more crucially as western labs hardly talk about it: created their own OCR model+VLM for parsing scientific literature etc. It’s all documented in their 16 (!) papers. They trained the DeepSeek V3 model for 5 millions *in GPU cost*. Their article does not make any inference about total costs that would obviously include salaries, data work, tests and ablations. I do think this is a credible figure. Databricks trained a 36B active parameters MoE for 3K GPUs/$10M one year ago, so without many innovation. We are well within that range. One of the DeepSeek's main achievement is winning the chinese AI inference price war: they cut down price hard and were still earning money while their competitors running at loss. It makes it all the more credible they have a very efficient training pipeline. My overall take: DeepSeek is for me where Anthropic and OpenAI were two years ago. Very talented team with +100 researchers, exclusively focused on scientific research/engineering, with mid-level GPU resources but nothing gigantic. They are in the ideal sweet spot for top AI research: consistent, very focused not that large organization with some industrial level capacity. In contrast, US labs may have grown too much, too fast. Follow the page, as this time you will be able to read through all the speaker talks as summaries and ofcourse you can listen to them on youtube as well. 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So quick (30 seconds) that I don't see why I wouldn't do this with a lot of concepts. Client presentation is a different story. Also, really liking the UI with Visual Electric. Those folks are doing a good job. Makes the tool fun to use. Hector AIxCreative - On a mission to ensure designers have a seat at the table in the age of Ai via AIxCreative! Newsletter - One Weekly Ai Asset: https://lnkd.in/guc_nyhU Game changer! 🚀 Calling all tech enthusiasts! The first-ever AWS Community Day Karachi is happening soon, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us in making history! ✨ Why volunteer? • Work alongside tech industry leaders 🧑‍💻 • Get hands-on experience in a professional environment • Earn a volunteer certification to boost your profile If you’re eager to contribute to the tech community and be part of something BIG, this is your chance! 📅 Limited spots available. Register now and let’s build something incredible together! https://lnkd.in/dZ_JHK2d #AWSCommunityDay #AWSUserGroupKarachi #AWSCommunityDayKarachi Microsoft has released a new GenAI model called Trellis🔥🔥 All these 3D objects have been generated from a single input image.. You can now generate 3D models and assets with Trellis which is structured 3D latents for scalable and versatile 3D generation. It takes an input image or multiple images and reconstructs a 3D model within 10-20 seconds. TRELLIS is a large 3D asset generation model with 1.2 billion parameters and is by far state-of-the-art! It takes in text or image prompts and generates high-quality 3D assets in various formats, such as Radiance Fields, 3D Gaussians, and meshes. The cornerstone of TRELLIS is a unified Structured LATent (SLAT) representation that allows decoding to different output formats and Rectified Flow Transformers tailored for SLAT as the powerful backbones. High Quality - It produces diverse 3D assets at high quality with intricate shape and texture details. Versatility - It takes text or image prompts and can generate various final 3D representations including but not limited to Radiance Fields, 3D Gaussians, and meshes, accommodating diverse downstream requirements. Flexible Editing - It allows for easy editings of generated 3D assets, such as generating variants of the same object or local editing of the 3D asset. The output is achieved by integrating a sparsely-populated 3D grid with dense multi-view visual features extracted from a powerful vision foundation model, comprehensively capturing both structural (geometry) and textural (appearance) information while maintaining flexibility during decoding. 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English: At Bioma I had the privilege to co-found, I lead the development of innovative technological solutions focused on credit risk mitigation and value addition to the agribusiness chain. I started my career as an intern at BKPi, a company specializing in agricultural technology, which allowed me to rise to the leadership position I hold today. I have been programming since I was 12 years old, and my passion for new technologies has never stopped growing. I specialize in TypeScript and digital asset creation, continually seeking to explore and implement the most advanced technological solutions to solve complex challenges and improve operational efficiency. Key competencies: - Software development with TypeScript and other modern technologies. - Creation and management of digital assets. - Leading technical teams on large-scale projects. - Innovative strategies for risk mitigation and enhancement of the agribusiness sector. - English speaking. - Support with clientes - Selling I am committed to using my programming experience and passion for technology to drive innovation and transform the Brazilian agribusiness through effective digital solutions. Português: Na Bioma, tive o privilégio de co-fundar e liderar o desenvolvimento de soluções tecnológicas inovadoras focadas na mitigação de riscos de crédito e na agregação de valor à cadeia do agronegócio. Iniciei minha carreira como estagiário na BKPi, uma empresa especializada em tecnologia agrícola, o que me permitiu ascender à posição de liderança que ocupo hoje. Programo desde os 12 anos e minha paixão por novas tecnologias nunca parou de crescer. Especializo-me em TypeScript e na criação de ativos digitais, buscando continuamente explorar e implementar as soluções tecnológicas mais avançadas para resolver desafios complexos e melhorar a eficiência operacional. Principais competências: - Desenvolvimento de software com TypeScript e outras tecnologias modernas. - Criação e gestão de ativos digitais. - Liderança de equipes técnicas em projetos de grande escala. - Estratégias inovadoras para a mitigação de riscos e o aprimoramento do setor do agronegócio. - Fluência em inglês. - Suporte com clientes - Vendas Estou comprometido em utilizar minha experiência em programação e minha paixão por tecnologia para impulsionar a inovação e transformar o agronegócio brasileiro por meio de soluções digitais eficazes. Positions: Co-Founder at Bioma Investimentos (2022 - Present), Co-Founder at BKPI (2021 - Present), Front End Developer at BKPI (2019 - 2021), Sócio at Antecipe (2023 - Present) Skills: Gestão operacional, Node.js, TypeScript, Gestão de projetos, Inglês Fluente, Design criativo, Codificação de front-end, Desenvolvimento de interfaces, Inglês, HTML, Bibliotecas JavaScript, MongoDB, React.js, JavaScript, SASS, CSS, HTML5, NoSQL, Desenvolvimento de front-end Recent Posts: O Melhor Dev que já Contratei. Não era o mais técnico. Era o mais curioso. Não conhecia nossa stack. Mas fazia as melhores perguntas. Não tinha anos de experiência. Mas resolvia problemas que ninguém via. A skill mais valiosa? Curiosidade insaciável. #Devs #Hiring #Tech 🌱 Hoje, a Germinare marcou presença no evento sobre as perspectivas do setor para 2025, abordando os custos das commodities para nutrição animal. Agradecemos à Associação Paulista de Suinocultores e à Auster pela valiosa parceria e oportunidade de compartilhar insights. 🚜 #germinare #commodities #safra2025 #nutriçãoanimal #mercado #estratégia #agro #agronegócio #agricultura O Segredo “Sujo” das Startups de Sucesso (Não é sobre código) Deixa eu te contar algo controverso: As startups mais bem sucedidas que conheço? Tem o código mais feio que já vi. Vamos falar de cases reais: Stripe: - Começou com 7 linhas de Ruby - Literalmente um script que processava cartões - Zero abstração - Zero padrões de projeto - Só resolvia um problema: processar pagamentos Hoje? Vale bilhões. Airbnb nos primeiros dias: - Usava Gmail como "backend" - Cada reserva = email manual - Fotos? Upload manual - Pagamentos? Cheques pelo correio - Zero automação Hoje? Revolucionou o mercado. Instagram v1: - PHP básico - Só filtros de foto - Um banco MySQL - Arquitetura? Qual arquitetura? Vendido por $1B em 18 meses A verdade desconfortável: - Product-market fit vence código limpo - Receita vence arquitetura - Clientes vencem tecnologia Por que isso importa? Porque vejo founders gastando meses: - Configurando Kubernetes - Otimizando microsserviços - Debatendo arquitetura - Polindo código Enquanto deveriam estar: - Falando com usuários - Validando ideias - Gerando receita - Iterando rápido O que realmente importa: 1. Velocidade até primeira receita 2. Feedback loop com usuários 3. Adaptação rápida Pare de otimizar código. Comece a otimizar valor. A tecnologia perfeita? É a que resolve o problema agora. Não a que vai escalar em 5 anos. Afinal, se seu produto não resolver um problema real, ele não vai durar 5 anos mesmo. #Startups #Technology #BuildInPublic APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are like digital translators that enable different software systems to communicate with each other effortlessly. 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Requisitos: - Experiência comprovada em desenvolvimento com React e TypeScript. - Sólida compreensão dos princípios de design de UI/UX. - Experiência com integração de APIs RESTful. - Familiaridade com controle de versão utilizando Git. - Experiência anterior em desenvolvimento de aplicações web escaláveis. - Capacidade de trabalhar em um ambiente ágil e colaborativo. - Habilidades de resolução de problemas e atenção aos detalhes. - Boa comunicação e trabalho em equipe. - Disponibilidade para trabalhar em formato híbrido na cidade de Uberlândia, Minas Gerais. Diferenciais: - Conhecimento em arquitetura de software e padrões de design. - Experiência com ferramentas de estado global como Redux ou Context API. - Conhecimento em testes automatizados e frameworks como Jest. - Inglês. O que oferecemos: - Ambiente de trabalho colaborativo e inovador. - Oportunidades de crescimento e desenvolvimento profissional. - Flexibilidade de horário e modelo de trabalho híbrido. - Remuneração competitiva e benefícios atrativos. Se você se identifica com essa oportunidade e está pronto para fazer parte de uma equipe incrível, envie seu currículo para [email de contato] e venha construir o futuro conosco! Interessados enviar currículo no e-mail: matheus.nasser@biomainvestimentos.com #VagasTI #React #TypeScript #Uberlândia #OportunidadeDeTrabalho #DesenvolvimentoWeb #NodeJS #Frotend #Vaga You can practically smell how good he is at coding. Meet Josh Andrews, Playground's secret weapon. Ever wonder what it takes to launch a new product every month for 3 years straight? You're looking at him. How does he move so fast? 1️⃣ He knows our users inside and out. He's able to make informed product decisions with full context on what he's building and for who. 2️⃣ A well-defined component library. Need a button, header, navbar, or table? It's the same reliable one you've used countless times — no CSS required. 3️⃣ Full product ownership. He owns the entire stack, he understand every aspect of a feature and can make changes to the frontend or backend on the fly. 4️⃣ He admits when he's wrong. He once wrote 4,000 lines for our chat feature, realized it was the wrong approach, scrapped it, then rebuilt it in a day. 5️⃣ He cares. Perhaps his most important trait. He understands the impact of his work and knows that getting it done now makes difference. He's the backbone of Playground's explosive growth and he's just getting started. Love you, brother! Comment below if you want to join one of the most talented teams on the planet. We're looking for killer engineers to continue shipping to hundreds of thousands of users across the country. #engineer #startup #coding Overengineering pode matar sua empresa Caso ainda não esteja familiarizado(a) com o termo, 'overengineering' refere-se à prática de projetar um produto ou sistema de forma mais complexa ou mais avançada do que o necessário. Nesses últimos 10 anos, participando de aceleradoras, incubadoras, Startup Weekend, venture builders, etc., pude conversar com muitos desenvolvedores e engenheiros de software dos mais variados níveis. Normalmente, com o objetivo de compartilhar o que eu estava fazendo, como foi construído, quais abordagens eu estava utilizando, mas também entender quais boas práticas eles estavam seguindo e o que eu poderia aprender com eles. Sem dúvida, aprendi muito, principalmente durante o período em que fomos acelerados pela Startup Farm em BH. Nessas conversas, pude navegar pelas mais variadas stacks e projetos. Times em bootstrapping, outros com investimento, pessoas que pagaram fortunas por um MVP e só tinham HTML, startups que já nasciam com engenharia 'da NASA', entre muitos outros casos. Falando sobre MVP, quem navega por esse mundo de startups sabe que menos é mais, e começar pelo MVP não só diminui as chances de errar feio, como economiza tempo, dinheiro e facilita o entendimento de onde está entregando mais valor. Vi muitos casos tendo sucesso, mas também vi muitos fracassos, ideias não tão bem validadas, equipes asfixiadas por não terem mais caixa, mesmo após receberem rodadas de investimento. Não quero generalizar, mas grande parte dessas que morreram asfixiadas, morreram por causa de decisões erradas no que tange à engenharia. Princípios como KISS, YAGNI e muitos outros abordam de forma clara quais boas práticas podemos adotar, pensando na construção de soluções mais sofisticadas. Você deve estar se perguntando, se tem esses princípios, por que muitos desenvolvedores optam por criar sistemas complexos? Não há uma resposta exata para essa questão, na verdade, sempre gera polêmica e por mais claro que você tente ser, sempre haverá discordância. A verdade é que manter as coisas simples não é, ironicamente, simples! Requer não só apenas conhecimento e domínio da linguagem, mas também do negócio no qual se está trabalhando. Requer experiência. Muitas vezes, esse conhecimento não está tão claro para o desenvolvedor ou para a liderança técnica, por isso essa lacuna entre o MVP em termos de produto e a 'superengenharia da NASA' para resolver problemas muitas vezes simples. Na minha opinião, overengineering deveria ser uma preocupação real. É muito bom trabalhar com novas tecnologias, mas o bom senso em relação a essas decisões precisa prevalecer. Se eu não estivesse promovendo o home office, diria que era para ter uma placa na entrada do escritório. #devs #startups TROCANDO A TEORIA PELA PRÁTICA Está cada vez mais difícil encontrar desenvolvedores que não só tenham decorado a documentação, mas que também consigam resolver os problemas reais do dia a dia. Parece que muitos se contentaram em decorar o básico para passar em processos seletivos. Infelizmente, ao enfrentarem desafios práticos, a maioria trava. Minha sugestão é: vamos sair da zona de conforto da teoria e encarar os problemas reais de frente! ** Lint no código o Sonar já aponta claramente; o básico da codificação é facilmente gerado pelo Copilot; a validação do code style é rotina para a IDE. Concentre-se no que gera valor para a empresa. Fala, agronautas!! Inteligência Artificial, dados, softwares, processos…não se fala em outra coisa quando o assunto é tecnologia! Mas será mesmo que estamos no caminho certo? O que disso tudo será aproveitado? O que de fato é inteligência artificial? O que esperar em um futuro próximo?Nosso episódio #015 vem no embalo da construção dessa Inteligência de dados! E quem está conosco é o Matheus Nasser! Empreendedor entusiasta da tecnologia, programador, sócio da Bioma Investimentos, uma AGTECH que vêm crescendo muito rápido com parcerias de destaque no Agro! Vem conferir e contribua com a campanha: Escancaragro com 1000 inscritos no YouTube ainda em 2023 e se inscreva agora!! 🚀🚀 https://lnkd.in/dw4NtYaE 😮 Fui desligado em um momento da vida que mais precisava de apoio! Pouco tempo depois de ir atrás (com extrema dificuldade) da coisa que mais me movia até então (morar só e finalmente ter paz) recebi a notícia de que estava sendo desligado. Mal tinha levado minhas coisas e fui desligado sem motivo e nem sinal. Como resultado de um cenário extremamente estressante (war rooms) e pelo desânimo de ter sido freado e jogado num limbo sem nenhuma perspectiva e poucos feedbacks, já vinha sofrendo com vários sintomas de Burnout como exaustão física e mental, dores no peito, pressão alta e problemas no estômago. E com o desligamento (no fim do projeto, coincidência não?) voltei pra casa e cai de vez numa depressão profunda que acreditava genuinamente não ter mais volta. Mesmo assim consegui forças pra refazer meu portifólio e aprender coisas novas como backend (https://dotjorge.dev, Next.js fullstack), em meio a vários problemas de saúde e uma vontade gigante de desistir de ser Dev vendo tanto desligamento e já tendo acumulando 3 experiências ruins. Isso só porque ainda tenho um sonho gigante de ir morar fora através da programação, e isso é a única coisa que ainda me move e que tá me permitindo estar aqui tentando ser Dev pela 4° e última vez. Enfim, se alguém leu até aqui esse post é pra dizer que preciso muito de apoio nesse restart, já que não recebi absolutamente nenhum de quem trabalhou comigo e na verdade isso me deixa mais triste do que o desligamento em si, porque eu (inocentemente) os considerava muito. Qualquer palavra de apoio ou um feedback no meu novo portifólio já me deixaria MUITO feliz: https://dotjorge.dev/ Eu participarei do StartupON Uberlândia! Um dos maiores eventos de empreendedorismo, startups e inovação nesta semana na cidade de Uberlândia onde vamos falar sobre Growth, Investimentos, Retenção e atração de talentos, Inovação Aberta, Empreendedorismo Feminino, Vendas e muito mais. 🔥 StartupON Uberlândia (Evento com Associação Brasileira de Startups) 4 de novembro 🕜 9 às 18Hrs 🚩 Brain Faça sua inscrição gratuitamente em https://lnkd.in/gHYYPU4z Te esperamos lá! O mercado físico de boi gordo registrou preços mais fracos na última quarta-feira (10). Muitas unidades frigoríficas estão ausentes da compra de gado nesta semana, consequência da posição bastante confortável das suas escalas de abate. Os frigoríficos de maior porte ainda contam com a entrada de animais a termo, tornando o quadro ainda mais tranquilo. Por conta disso, os preços em várias cidades brasileiras têm variado de R$283,00 a R$303,00 o arroba do boi gordo. A dinâmica de mercado tende a mudar de maneira mais incisiva a partir da segunda quinzena do mês, período que conta com menor apelo ao consumo, os frigoríficos estão bem escalados e em um período de menor consumo o viés é claramente de queda das cotações. Neste cenário favorável para compra, utilize a plataforma Radar Agro e fique atento às melhores ofertas para sua cidade. Acesse o link na bio ou baixe o app Radar Agro na sua loja de aplicativos. #agro #gadodecorte #agronegócio #radaragro #mercadoagricola #oportunidade O milho é o principal componente da dieta animal, sendo 60% do volume utilizado na alimentação animal de bovinos, aves e suínos. Este grão supre a parte energética das rações, e combinado com outros insumos permite ajustar a formulação de rações específicas para uma dieta balanceada de acordo com o animal, a exemplo: o gado de leite ou de corte. Além das rações, o milho pode ser utilizado na forma de silagem de planta inteira, para uso em bovinos, e de grão úmido, para uso, principalmente, em suínos. Após essa informação sobre o milho, ficou curioso(a) para saber qual a oferta da imagem? Entre agora na nossa plataforma pelo link da bio do insta @radar_agro, e procure na categoria “Milho” a melhor oferta, e com o CIF calculado para sua cidade. Demais né?  Baixe também nosso APP Radar Agro em sua loja de aplicativos. #agro #oportunidades #radaragro #agronegocio #milho Equipe boa é equipe unida! A missão da semana foi providenciar a ocupação do Gabriel Tavares pelos próximos meses. Com muita correria para que ele não descobrisse o plano secreto, foi um passeio pelos corredores do escritório com as mãos cheias de fraldas, uma cena memorável! Para nós, cada movimento importa, cada conquista, seja pessoal ou profissional, é uma comemoração. Por isso, preparamos o ambiente para que cada ação, por menor que seja, seja reconhecida. Nosso parceiro de código deu um grande salto e está prestes a entrar no mundo sensacional da paternidade, toda a equipe está ansiosa pelo nascimento do pequeno Lucca! "Desejamos saúde ao pequeno príncipe que vem por aí e felicidades ao casal!" - equipe BKPi Obrigado pela visita professor, foi um prazer recebê-lo, ansiosos pela próxima visita. O Brasil ainda está sob influência do fenômeno climático La Niña e as previsões mais recentes indicam o fortalecimento do fenômeno nos próximos meses, O milho é o cereal mais utilizado na alimentação do gado, seja de leite ou corte. Nos últimos meses, sentimos o impacto do aumento no preço deste insumo, que ultrapassou a casa dos R$100,00/SC. Por influenciar diretamente no custo de produção, podemos utilizar técnicas que aumentam a digestibilidade deste alimento, fazendo com que seja possível aproveitar até 100% dos nutrientes disponíveis e principalmente o amido. Trouxemos 5 formas diferentes de se utilizar o milho que podem aumentar a eficiência alimentar deste ingrediente, confira: 1 – Milho quebrado: possui cerca de 1,85 Mcal/Kg de Matéria Seca. Esta é a famosa canjiquinha, melhor que o milho inteiro mas ainda não é a melhor opção. 2 – Milho moído: 1,96 Mcal/Kg de MS, com a diminuição do tamanho da partícula o teor de energia aumenta. 3 – Grão úmido de milho (> 26% de umidade): fornece 2,05 Mcal/Kg de MS. A umidade favorece a digestão, portanto, esse tipo de processamento aumenta o teor de energia do alimento. 4 – Milho floculado a vapor: 2,05 Mcal/Kg de MS. Não é muito comum aqui no Brasil pelo custo de processamento para a alimentação de bovinos, mas veja como o teor de energia aumenta. 5 – Milho finamente moído: mais conhecido como fubá, entrega cerca de 2,11 Mcal/Kg de MS, pois, expõe todo o conteúdo interno dos grãos facilitando a digestão pelos microrganismos do rúmen. Como você percebeu, à medida que processamos o grão de milho, favorecemos o aumento da digestibilidade e diminuição da perda de nutrientes nas fezes dos animais. Com o preço elevado dos insumos, nada pode ser desperdiçado! Fonte: Guia de alimentação de vacas leiteiras, 4ª edição. Valeu pessoal! Um prazer receber vocês! #FEMEC2022 Estamos contratando #hiring. Conhece alguém que possa estar interessado?

No summary available Positions: Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners (2025 - Present), Co-Founder at Martis.ai (2024 - Present), Startup Mentor at Techstars (2024 - Present), Community Contributor at GrowthHackers (2019 - Present), GTM Consultant at Cita Marketplace (2024 - 2024), Co-Founder, Operations at Huttera (2023 - 2024), GTM Advisor at Spiritme (2022 - 2023), Growth Advisor at Hacknsleep (2021 - 2023), Co-Founder, Director of Business Development at Scalejet (2018 - 2022), Sr. Business Development Investment Banking at FG BCS (2014 - 2018) Skills: SPV Structuring, Waterfall Return Analysis, Leveraged Buyouts (LBO), Investment Thesis , Term Sheets, Market Sizing, Financial Modeling, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow, Income Statements, Cap Tables, Exit Strategies, Waterfall analysis, Start-up Support, Mentoring, Start-up Consulting, Board of Directors, Syndicate, Investor Relations, Networking, Investment Strategy , Market Analysis, Operational and Strategic, Team Collaboration, Risk Management, Early Stage Investment, Start-up Leadership, Business Growth Strategies, Growth Culture, Innovation, Business Growth, Property Management, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Fundraising, Family Offices, Due Diligence, Investment Evaluation, Deal Sourcing, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Growth Hacking, Sales Prospecting, Business Operations, Buildium, DocuSign, Pipeline Management, Discovery Call, Client Relations, Event Planning Recent Posts: Silicon Valley's Top Startups/VC Events This Week (Feb 24-28) – Meet me there! 1) Monday 02/24: Conversational AI Agents at VC Nest, Palo Alto https://lnkd.in/gFkiU9rz 2) Tuesday 02/25: Private VC / Startup Wine Tasting Mixer https://lnkd.in/g-GbKhus 3) Wednesday 2/26: Blitzscaling Academy | JETRO J-StarX Global Growth AI https://lnkd.in/gx2dr7Z6 And AI Agents: Founders & Investors at Stanford https://lnkd.in/gugKXtKq 4) Thursday 02/27: Launching AI Agents on Product Hunt https://lnkd.in/gQB3aQJe And Exclusive AI Founders & VC Dinner & Panel: Raise Funding and Grow Your Startup https://lnkd.in/gtyEDFhV 5) Friday 02/28: Scaling with AI: Driving Sales Growth, Product Usage and Customer Retention https://lnkd.in/g8in4w4T 6) Saturday, Build Agents with CrewAI + Stripe Agent Toolkit + AZTP https://lnkd.in/gsJEqxnc If you’re also planning to attend any of these events or just want to chat, let me know! #startups #events #siliconvalley #ai #demoday #networking #vc #venturecapital ​Join an exclusive, invitation-only investor dinner! This intimate gathering will bring together a select group of investors and industry leaders for an evening of high-impact conversations over fine dining. Exclusive Investor Networking – Engage with a carefully curated group of investors in a private, business-friendly setting designed for meaningful conversations. Huge congratulations to Elena Oprea and Viorica Vanica on the launch of selftalk.space at Product Hunt! I’m incredibly proud to see founders from my home country, Moldova, building meaningful products! selftalk.space - is platform for #personalgrowth that combines expert psychological insights with self-guided personal growth, empowering people to break patterns, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential. Check it out, share your thoughts, and let’s support this amazing team!  Link here: https://lnkd.in/gBsSVBp9 Another amazing startup event ahead where I’ll be on the judging panel! Join Startup Pitch Night tomorrow with owow - ready to see some groundbreaking ideas in action! It’s going to be an amazing evening with early-stage founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders converge for groundbreaking innovation, strategic insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities! What to expect: 🚀 Live Startup Pitch Battle – Watch 11 high-potential startups compete for the spotlight. 💡 Expert Panel on Product Growth & Scaling – Gain insider knowledge from industry trailblazers. 🤝 Elite Networking – Connect with 300+ investors, visionary founders, and key decision-makers shaping the future. We’ve assembled an incredible lineup of startups and an all-star panel of judges— don’t miss out on this game-changing event! Can’t wait to hear all the pitches and connect with you all. Stay tuned here: https://lnkd.in/gKbrPE7W See you tomorrow. #startups #vc #founder #StartupPitch #FounderSocialClub #StartupPitchNight #owow #JLL Silicon Valley's Top Startups/VC Events This Week (Feb 17-23) – Meet me there! 1) Monday 02/17: None :) 2) Tuesday 02/18: Techstars Startup Weekend SF: Healthy Grind https://lnkd.in/gaDMrYya or AI Agents and Infrastructure - MLOps Community at Microsoft Reactor https://lnkd.in/gcAQiuhg 3) Wednesday 2/19: Startup Pitch Invest Network with Sand Hill Angels https://lnkd.in/g-8RnEYd or Agentic AI Hack Night at GitHub https://lnkd.in/gu4z2nPh 4) Thursday 02/20: Beta x Foundation Capital｜Founder & Investor Social https://lnkd.in/gYH4BP4v or Exclusive Fireside Chat with Carta's CFO https://lnkd.in/gdj_nG2h 5) Friday 02/21: Investing in Generative AI Startups: Live Networking https://lnkd.in/gfaTgkkw Google, Llama, & DeepSeek - Everything You Need to Know. https://lnkd.in/g8ieS7qC or Engineering trivia night! by OpenAI, SignalFire and LaunchDarkly https://lnkd.in/gX8jGd3R 6) Saturday, Sunday 02/22-23: ElevenLabs x a16z Hackathon. https://lnkd.in/ghNW5wsz If you’re also planning to attend any of these events or just want to chat, let me know! #startups #events #siliconvalley #ai #demoday #networking #vc #venturecapital Meeting Vinod Khosla, a true legend in venture capital, was an inspiring experience that I’m excited to share. Vinod is a visionary who co-founded Sun Microsystems before establishing Khosla Ventures, a fund that has raised billions and consistently delivered outstanding returns. As of June 2023, Khosla Ventures' Fund IV (vintage 2011) achieved an impressive 23.7% IRR and a 4.4x TVPI. But beyond the numbers, what truly sets him apart is his commitment to funding bold ideas that tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, from clean energy to healthcare accessibility. One of his quotes that truly resonates with me is: “If everyone played it safe, we wouldn't get anywhere.” This perfectly captures my own philosophy - embracing strategic risks to push boundaries and drive real progress. Another powerful insight from him is: “Your willingness to fail is what will let you succeed.” These words serve as a reminder that failure isn’t the opposite of success - it’s a crucial part of the journey. The biggest breakthroughs come from those bold enough to take risks, learn from setbacks, and keep pushing forward. Meeting him only strengthened my belief in the power of innovation and the transformative impact of bold, well-placed risks. His insights have left me more inspired than ever to push boundaries, take on big challenges, and pursue ventures that drive real change. #VentureCapital #StartupLife #Innovation #Leadership #Boldness #VC #Entrepreneurship #Inspiration Silicon Valley's Top Startups/VC Events This Week (Feb 10-15) – Catch Me There! 1) Monday 02/10: Qdrant AI Builders: Agents in the Enterprise @ AWS Loft with Arize, CrewAI, and n8n. https://lnkd.in/gc9hVDZ9 2) Tuesday 02/11: -1 To Vinod Khosla. https://lnkd.in/gyKYTv-9 3) Wednesday 02/12: Silicon Valley Investing Summit: AI, General Tech , Pharma and Healthtech. https://lnkd.in/g9QJdG8q 4) Thursday 02/13: Bay Area Mixer for CTOs, CPOs, AI Leaders, and Founders. https://lnkd.in/gYqv995h 5) Friday 02/14: Sparklabs & Nex AI Startup Forum. https://lnkd.in/gmQBuFJk? 6) Saturday 02/15-16: Multimodal AI Agents - 2 day Hackathon. https://lnkd.in/gbSGJvMw If you’re also planning to attend any of these events or just want to chat, let me know! #startups #events #siliconvalley #ai #demoday #networking #venturecapital I'm excited to announce that I'll be speaking at the Virtual Fundraising Bootcamp alongside Founders Bay x Funding Breakthrough Lab on February 7! Join us to learn exactly how to secure funding for your early stage startup. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider insights and actionable strategies. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀 Excited to Judge at the Startup Pitch Contest at Hero City! Tonight I’ll be a judge at the Startup Pitch Contest at Hero City, Draper University in San Mateo! This event brings together top early-stage founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders for an evening of innovation, strategic insights, and high-value networking. What to Expect: 🔹 Live Startup Pitch Contest by Synexis – Five high-potential startups, identified through Synexis’ AI-driven deal flow intelligence, will compete for top recognition. 🔹 Expert Discussion on Product Growth & Scaling – Led by Pedro David Espinoza, TED speaker, AI investor, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. 🔹 Unparalleled Networking – Connect with 300+ investors, founders, and industry leaders driving the future of innovation. 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 5PM 📍 Location: Hero City, San Mateo 🎟 Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/gT7ZvfmG Looking forward to an exciting evening! If you’re pitching—bring your A-game. See you there! 🚀 An important aspect of being a VC is staying in the loop - attending conferences, demo days, pitch events, and rubbing elbows with other investors (and yes, occasionally pretending to understand quantum computing startups).  But let’s be real: the reason we go to these events is for the free coffee and the 0.0001% chance someone will pitch the next Uber for Dogs lol. Jokes aside, staying connected to the startup ecosystem is crucial. Did you know that 73% of VCs say they’ve found their best deals through networking events? Some might call it work, I call it "market research with a side of inspiration", and let’s be honest, Silicon Valley is basically like a Disneyland for innovations. So, here’s the deal: I’ve already scoured every possible resource: Eventbrite, Crunchbase, Twitter threads, you name it - to curate the best events happening next week (Feb 3-7 2025). Why? So you don’t have to 😉 Here’s my lineup for the week: 1) Monday 02/03: Digital workers 2.0-The next trillion dollar market. https://lnkd.in/gyhK9S6t 2) Tuesday 02/04: Venture Capital - Heartbeat of Silicon Valley. https://lnkd.in/gR3Ttutd Pedro David Espinoza: 0-1 Product Growth Mini Conference @ Hero City! https://lnkd.in/g89G6AVs 3) Wednesday 02/05: Demo Night @ Entrepreneur First. https://lnkd.in/gvF2PP2j 4) Thursday 02/06: YC & TechStars Founder Social. https://lnkd.in/gg3-Gzng 5) Friday 02/07: CTO & Engineering Leadership Soirée @ Tesla. https://lnkd.in/gyEcwer3 If you’re planning to attend any of these events or just want to grab a quick chat, hit me up! #startups #events #siliconvalley #ai #demoday #networking #venturecapital Why is everyone talking about DeepSeek? Is Deepseek just another hype? Is it more innovative or revolutionary? Let's dive in: 1. DeepSeek is a private Chinese company founded in July 2023 and already achieved comparable performance to OpenAI's o1 model at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek claims to have spent only $5.6 million on training, while U.S. competitors have invested billions. OpenAI's o1 model - $20, DeepSeek - free. 2. If you’re building a startup or scaling your business with AI, you might be rethinking your AI toolkit…  API access for DeepSeek-RI starts at $0.14 for one million tokens or roughly 750,000 words. OpenAI's o1 model, priced at $7.50 per one million tokens. 3. Best open source model? Unlike some U.S. AI models, DeepSeek embraces true openness. Users can download and run the DeepSeek R1 model locally, ensuring data privacy and bypassing potential censorship. 4. Today DeepSeek's app just surpassed ChatGPT as the most-downloaded free app in the U.S. App Store, sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley.  They also just released a new set of multimodal AI models that it claims can outperform OpenAI’s DALL-E 3. 5. The U.S. Stock Market Chaos. Here’s where it gets wild: tech giants’ stocks have taken a hit since DeepSeek entered the chat. NVIDIA's stock dropped 17% or 600B on January 27, marking its largest single-day decline since 2020. Why? DeepSeek attempts to differentiate itself from the US AI’s by keeping up with their models, while requiring much less GPU/Infrastructure. So investors raised questions about the necessity of extensive investments in AI infrastructure by U.S. companies and the potential impact on demand for NVIDIA's high-end chips. VCs and institutional investors are shifting funds toward international AI ventures. Big Tech feels the heat as their models face direct competition in terms of both performance and adoption. Will regulators step in and try to slow this momentum? The Real Race: Agentic AI. While DeepSeek's current achievements are turning heads, the true battleground is emerging in the agentic AI space. Agentic AI refers to systems capable of independent action and goal achievement, autonomously solving complex, multi-step problems. Companies like OpenAI and DeepSeek are investing heavily in this area, aiming to develop AI that doesn't just respond but acts. The winner of this race could redefine the future of technology and business operations. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell. What's your take on DeepSeek's rise? Game-changer or just hype? #DeepSeek #AIRevolution #StockMarket #TechInnovation #Startups #Agents #AgenticAI #AI #AICompetition Hey Everyone! I am excited to share that I have begun my journey as a VC/PE investor at VU Venture Partners, a multi-stage and multi-sector investment fund with offices in San Francisco and Hong Kong.  I'm humbled to have been accepted into VU's Investor Accelerator program, Venture University, where over the next quarter I'll be sourcing, reviewing, and making investments across Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier, Healthcare, and PropTech.  VU's team is led by J. Skyler Fernandes, Andrew Zalasin and James Zhang - top performing investors with 45+ yrs of VC experience and a large number of successful investments such as Beyond Meat, Facebook, Uber, Twitter, Venmo, Oculus, Wish, Oscar, etc.   We invest in Pre-seed through Series B rounds. Our initial investments range from $100K-$1M, and we will invest up to $10M in follow-on rounds.  If you or anyone you know are raising capital for a startup, especially if it has huge potential, please don't hesitate to reach out! #VC #VentureCapital #VUVenturePartners #VentureUniversity #VCTraining #Startups #Funding #Investments #PE #PrivateEquity Excited and honored to join VC Lab Cohort 16! This incredible opportunity aligns with my commitment to ethical venture capital, and I’m proud to endorse The Mensarius Oath. I look forward to driving meaningful change in the venture capital landscape and fostering innovation that truly matters. Thank you to the VC Lab team for this opportunity—let’s create a better future! #TheMensariusOath The ethical code of conduct for investment professionals: The Mensarius Oath of ethical investing is an code of conduct for venture capitalists and other finance professionals designed to foster positive outcomes for humanity. ‘Mensarius’ is a Latin noun that refers to a banker or financier, and the tenets of the Mensarius Oath were based on the Hippocratic Oath used in the medical profession. As a financial professional investing with personal or investor capital, I pledge to uphold these values. If determined by myself or a panel of my peers that I have violated these values without reconciliation agreed between all involved parties, then I will voluntarily leave the industry. Integrity: I vow to invest with integrity, ensuring my actions benefit humanity and consciously avoid harm to any parties. Excellence: I commit to maintaining the highest professional standards, setting an exemplary ethical benchmark in finance. Fairness: I endeavor to be fair in my dealings, standing against abuse of power, unfair advantage, seduction, corruption, or mistreatment. Equality: I pledge to promote inclusivity and equitable treatment in all financial endeavors, consciously working to reduce inequality. Respect: I promise to treat individuals and opportunities with the respect and the attention deserved in business interactions. Transparency: I affirm to be transparent and honest in dealings with investors, founders, and colleagues. Confidentiality: I swear to safeguard private, confidential, or personal information, keeping it safe from public or other unwanted disclosure. Growth: I am resolved to embrace feedback from clients and peers, committing to ongoing personal and professional growth. I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing: https://lnkd.in/gFMKQqn3 #VCLab #VentureCapital #MensariusOath #EthicalVenuterCapital It was so much fun at recent AI Night SF held at Mercury HQ alongside with Product Hunt & Jam.dev 5 incredible companies presented what they are working on in 5 minutes. If you aren't familiar with these companies, you should definitely look them up! A HUGE shoutout to: James Austin at Replit Ankit Sanghvi at Recontact Vidy Thatte at @Trace Apoorva Govind at Bestever AI Lina Colucci, PhD PhD at Infinity AI (YC W24) Special thanks to Rajiv Ayyangar, Dani Grant, James Deacon and all the attendees for bringing the energy, asking insightful questions, and fostering engaging discussions throughout the evening. Another night, another incredible event showcasing the unparalleled innovation of San Francisco's AI tech ecosystem! #AINightSF #TechInnovation # In the heart of AI innovation and the future. San Francisco Bay Area has emerged as the central hub of generative AI and it's truly inspiring to be here at this incredible time. It's not every day you get to be at the top of the TRANSAMERICA PYRAMID PROP LLC especially with a group of the top AI Founders, CEO’s and VC’s who are building the future. Big thanks to Chris Yeh, Jeremiah Owyang from Blitzscaling Ventures and Michael Shvo for hosting an event and supporting the SF AI ecosystem. The atmosphere in the room, filled with AI's brightest minds, was charged with excitement. Chris challenged our perspectives by suggesting that AI is actually underhyped – yes, you heard it right, UNDERHYPED. His belief that 2024 is the year of utility, where AI can profoundly uplift humanity, deeply resonated with me. Being at the heart of this movement, surrounded by such belief and energy, is an experience unlike any other. The future of AI and semiconductors. This week I had a pleasure to attend the AI Semiconductor Investment and Innovation Day in collaboration with AI+ and CASPA hosted by PlugnPlay. The agenda was packed with insightful sessions, covering everything from cutting-edge innovations to potential investment avenues. It was inspiring to witness the collaborative spirit among unicorn founders, AI mavericks, and academic experts, all committed to driving the progress of AI for industrial and commercial applications. Here are my top 3 takeaways: 1. AI is turbocharging the semiconductor industry: The demand for AI applications like smart cars, self-driving vehicles, and advanced robotics is skyrocketing. This is creating a massive need for specialized chips that can handle the immense data processing requirements of AI. Semiconductor companies are facing both challenges and exciting opportunities as they adapt and innovate to meet this demand. 2. Adapting to thrive in the AI era: Semiconductor companies need to go beyond just producing general-purpose chips. To truly succeed in the AI era, they need to offer industry-specific solutions, continuously innovate in areas like memory and sensors, and build strong partnerships with AI software developers. This collaborative approach will be key to unlocking the full potential of AI. 3. Impact goes far beyond chips: The influence of AI extends far beyond the semiconductor industry. It's transforming sectors like healthcare, finance, retail, and even transportation. Understanding these broader implications is crucial for anyone wanting to stay ahead of the curve and seize the opportunities presented by AI. The event wasn't just about knowledge; it was about forging connections, sharing ideas, and being part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. A big shoutout to the organizers for curating such a fantastic experience! Thank you for bringing together this vibrant community and providing a platform for meaningful discussions. #AI #semiconductors #innovation #investment #machinelearning #collaboration #plugandplay Here are 20 free investor lists/databases that Eva Dobrzanska has put together. No need to leave a comment or download; all are linked below: 👇 (1) No Warm Intro required investor list: https://lnkd.in/eiPSF6zC (2) VC Fund Database for Early-Stage Startups (by Shai Goldman): https://lnkd.in/e6U8BdTF (3) Active VCs list: https://lnkd.in/eu_8efMq (4) Active Pre-Seed Investors: https://lnkd.in/eusdUdMz (5) The Ultimate List of 750+ Seed Funds (by Matt Estes): https://lnkd.in/e-9ui7VQ (6) VC Fund Database for Early-Stage Startups: https://lnkd.in/e6U8BdTF (7) US Founders who invest in others as Angels: https://lnkd.in/eu3fUe4T (8) SaaS Angel Investors (globally): https://lnkd.in/e-gdcAdT (9) List of Family Offices investing Pre-Seed: https://lnkd.in/e-p5rjiv (10) US Women Angels List (by Lolita Taub): https://lnkd.in/eJr3JgEr (11) New VC funds at / below $200M in size by Shai Goldman: https://lnkd.in/e4XsiqE4 (12) Investors, accelerators, and resources supporting underrepresented founders and funders (from Anna Phan): https://lnkd.in/eNDNhkvY (13) 4WARD VC Ultimate Climate Investor List: https://lnkd.in/eVmcg_Vf (14) FoodTech Investors List (by FoodHack): https://lnkd.in/eJrfdzDA (15) Worldwide ICO or crypto angel investors: https://lnkd.in/eHKf9dS9 (16) African angel investors: https://lnkd.in/ehp96-hU (17) Angel Investors from diverse backgrounds: https://lnkd.in/ezDgeY9N (18) Active Investor list by Trace Cohen (398+ Angels): https://lnkd.in/eVxCKWQg (19) Mountside Ventures’ List of Angel Networks: https://lnkd.in/dffESKGN (20) Open VC: https://www.openvc.app/ Feel free to add in more if you know of any, as well as like, share, and tag any fellow Founders to whom this resource will be useful to help each other out. Interested in startups or venture capital? Check my free newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dtifw4mC Today I attended an incredible event at GitHub HQ in San Francisco, diving into the latest in AI, LLMs, and ML. The blend of tech talks, from boosting LLM performance to the marvels of vector search in social media, and not to forget, the interactive avatars powered by GenAI, was nothing short of inspirational. Love being in the heart of San Francisco which offers opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and brilliant minds in person. Thanks to AICamp for the experience and the vibrant tech community. #aicommunity #genai #sanfrancisco #professionalgrowth 🚀 Exciting Weekend at Techstars Startup Weekend San Francisco AI! 🚀 👋🏼 Just wanted to share the incredible experience I had at the recent Techstars Startup Weekend San Francisco AI. What a ride! 🌟 🎙 Pitching Perseverance: Pitching an idea from the top of my head was both nerve-wracking and exhilarating. I threw caution to the wind and shared an idea that had been brewing in my mind for a while. The supportive environment at #startupweekendsf encouraged me to take the plunge, and I'm so glad I did! 🤝 Building Dream Teams: I arrived solo, but the event's energy fueled incredible connections. Techstars Startup Weekend is all about collaboration, and forming a team with diverse skills and backgrounds was the key. Our team was a powerhouse of talent, each bringing something unique to the table. 💡 💡 Idea in Action: We dove headfirst into developing our concept, working tirelessly throughout the weekend. The feedback we received was beyond motivating, and the iterative process refined our idea into something truly special. The support from mentors and fellow participants was invaluable. 🌐 🏆 Third Place Triumph: I'm thrilled to share that out of 17 amazing teams, we clinched the 3rd place! The feeling of validation for our idea was incredible, and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of every team member. 🥉 👏 Thank You #startupweekendsf: A massive shoutout to Techstars for orchestrating such an inspiring event. The knowledge gained, connections made, and the sheer thrill of bringing an idea to life in such a short span are immeasurable. 🙌 🌐 The Journey Continues: This weekend was a testament to the power of innovation, collaboration, and community. Grateful for the experience and excited about what's next for our idea. Looking forward to staying connected with the incredible folks I met at #startupweekendsf. #startupweekendsf #startupweekend #innovation #techstars #ai #entrepreneurship #teamwork #successstory Michael Popchuk Nazar Gulyk Margarita Geleta Yurii Filipchuk 🇺🇦 -- e/acc Juliana Chyzhova Iain McIntyre Girish Kejariwal Deep S. Liana Karapetyan Hien Luu Neal Sales-Griffin Tara Bisharat Fabio Marastoni Oleksiy Malytskyy 🇺🇦 Nick Bilogorskiy 🇺🇦 Abel Regalado Haruka Takamori Marius Buleandra Sandra Nachforg-Buleandra Mergen Zhumabay OpenAI’s DevDay has sent shockwaves through the tech world, signaling a new era for AI. It was filled with ground-breaking announcements and bold moves that eliminated thousands of companies, from GPT-wrappers to deep tech ones, and created a substantial threat to big tech incumbents. Examples of such transformative releases: * A new GPT-4 Turbo with a 128k context length challenges Anthropic’s Claude, AWS Bedrock, and Google’s PaLM 2 API * Substantial price reductions enable business applications that didn’t make sense from a margin perspective before, building a deeper moat against the likes of Hugging Face, AWS, and Anthropic * A new text-to-speech (TTS) model and API puts the defensibility of startups like ElevenLabs and PlayHT in question and threatens incumbents such as AWS Polly and Google Text-to-Speech AI * The release of Whisper v3 Increases the accessibility of multilingual ASR technology, impacting the addressable market of companies like Deepgram, Google, and Amazon's ASR services * Assistants API and Retrieval feature launch challenges autonomous agents platforms such as AutoGPT and directly compete with the likes of Character.AI, ChatPDF, and LangChain. It is also a no-code interface allowing non-engineers to build powerful pieces of software they can then share with others. * Announcing an App Store-like platform for GPT apps paves the way for a new ecosystem of sharable and monetizable GPT-powered applications, driving more developers to OpenAI’s ecosystem, creating a stronger moat These developments aren't just about shaking up the industry—they create a goldmine of possibilities for innovators and businesses in AI, turning previously unfeasible ideas into profitable ventures. In this AI Tidbits post, I'll unpack each of these pivotal announcements and outline the impact they have on those at the cutting edge of AI https://lnkd.in/gGPzJqub Proud to Be Part of the Founder Institute Community! I had the privilege of hearing from top-notch speakers and thought leaders, like Jason Calacanis, Eren Bali, Phil Libin, Evan Goldberg, Peter Pham, and many other great founders, mentors, and investors from 48 countries at #founderX in Silicon Valley! Power Networking, it was also great to meet with the Romanian and the Eastern European startup ecosystem Alex M Dascalu and Florin IRIMESCU. I want to express my gratitude to the Founder Institute San Francisco, Oakland & Las Vegas Adeo Ressi,  Jonathan Greechan and Jeni Chang for organizing such a remarkable event and for providing a platform for learning, collaboration, and growth. Being part of the Founder Institute community has been an incredible journey, and I look forward to the exciting opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Great to be here and surround myself with such an amazing global community! #FounderX #FounderInstitute #Sustainability #SiliconValley #Oracle #Innovation #gratitude 🌟 Exciting Developments in AI Leadership! 🌐 Vice President Kamala Harris announces transformative initiatives to pioneer the safe and responsible evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the United States and globally. Key highlights include: 🛡 Establishment of the United States AI Safety Institute, fostering guidelines and best practices for mitigating AI risks and enhancing public safety. 🗣 Introduction of the first-ever draft policy guidance on the U.S. government's use of AI, promoting transparency, accountability, and public safety. 🤝 A global call with 31 nations endorsing the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy. 💡 Launching a robust funders' initiative backed by leading foundations, committing over $200 million to forward public interest in AI innovation. Let’s celebrate these monumental strides in reshaping the future of AI! A future where technology thrives alongside ethics, security, and global cooperation! Get ready for an extraordinary era of responsible AI innovation! 🚀 The AI Safety Summit, Amazon, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI have published their AI safety policies: https://lnkd.in/d-9mqt-Z They were asked to outline their policies across nine areas:   1. Responsible capability scaling 2. Model evaluations and red teaming 3. Model reporting and information sharing 4. Security controls (incl. securing model weights) 5. Reporting structure for vulnerabilities 6. Identifiers of AI-generated material 7. Prioritizing research on risks posed by AI 8. Preventing and monitoring model misuse 9. Data input controls and audits Here are their responses: – Amazon: https://lnkd.in/d6Pcp8s9 – Anthropic: https://lnkd.in/drcZMHZj – Google DeepMind: https://lnkd.in/dJrtkygR – Meta: https://lnkd.in/dRP9YBWD – Microsoft: https://lnkd.in/dhx2JebV – OpenAI: https://lnkd.in/dqZG9KUt The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a complementary policy paper: https://lnkd.in/dYADf4jz 🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert! Experience the forefront of innovation in AI at the Digital Worker Forum SMBs & Enterprises AI Conference! 🚀 Unlock insights into boosting revenue and cutting costs with cutting-edge AI Agents. Explore practical use cases, connect with industry luminaries, and discover tailored solutions to propel your business strategy forward. 🌐 Engage with a stellar lineup of speakers: Sergey Edunov (Meta) Tom Ivory (IBM) Elena Lenena (Google) And a galaxy of other thought leaders! 🚀 What’s waiting for you? Exciting Networking Opportunities 🤝 Valuable Insights from Industry Experts 🧠 A Confluence of AI’s Best Minds 🌟 Don't miss the chance to redefine your AI journey, enhance connections, and uncover novel opportunities for success! 🔥 Special Offer for my network: Secure your spot now and take a fantastic 50% Off 🔥 The tickets are limited! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g5FZtVmT 🚀 #AIConference #DigitalWorkerForum #Innovation #Networking #BusinessTransformation #Artificialintelligence Settle down and grab your popcorn as we take a trip into the wonderful world of Google's latest masterpiece: the Google Search Generative Experience (SGE). ChatGPT Cheat-Sheet for Business 👌 Sam Altman, testified before a Senate subcommittee, advocating for AI regulation. It is clear that lawmakers and tech executives are increasingly aware that the growing power of AI must be controlled. As AI continues to develop, it is essential that we have a public conversation about the potential risks and benefits of this technology. We also need to develop policies that will ensure that AI is used for good and not for harm. #ai #technology #power #tech #openaichatgpt #openai #samaltman #generativeai What Are Transformer Models and How Do They Work? Transformers are a new development in machine learning that has been making a lot of noise lately. They are incredibly good at keeping track of context, and this is why the text that they write makes sense. https://lnkd.in/gVcC2_yf #machinelearning #gpt #ml It was a great event I attended about deploying text summarization and image generation applications using Hugging Face and AWS Inferentia2 at the AWS Startup Lofts in San Francisco. This workshop brought together experts in the field and provided a hands-on learning experience for developers and startups looking to upskill in the rapidly evolving field of machine learning. The event highlighted the importance of efficient and accurate processing of large amounts of data for text summarization and image generation, and showcased how Hugging Face's transformer-based models and AWS Inferentia2's high-performance inference chips can help achieve this. The practical demonstrations and interactive exercises were particularly useful, allowing attendees to gain valuable insights into the latest trends in natural language processing, computer vision, and content creation. Overall, the event was a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts, network with peers, and stay ahead in the exciting field of machine learning. #machinelearningmodels #aritificialintelligence #generativeai #machinelearning #machinelearningtools #chatgptai Learn about LLM Inference Cost/Latency, Memory and Computation requirements In this TED talk, former Apple designer Imran Chaudhri spoke about the evolution of AI technology and its impact on our daily lives. He believes that artificial intelligence will drive the next big leap in device design and that the future of technology will be invisible. It is screenless, seamless, and sensing, and allows users to access the power of computing while remaining present in their surroundings. He demonstrated how such an AI-powered device could enhance our daily lives by providing natural language interactions and assisting us with complex tasks. It’s a incredible example of how AI will unlock a world of possibilities for all of us and will change the way we interact with technology. AI technology is advancing rapidly and could soon surpass human intelligence. While AI has the potential to bring significant benefits, we must also be mindful of the potential risks and work to develop robust ethical and safety frameworks to govern its use. AI will definitely revolutionize industries and transform our daily lives. With advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics, AI will help us solve some of the world's most pressing problems, such as climate change, healthcare, and education. However, it is crucial to ensure that AI is developed and implemented ethically and responsibly to avoid unintended negative consequences. The key is to strike a balance between the benefits of AI and the potential risks, and to foster a culture of responsible AI development and use. It sounds like a fantastic opportunity to learn and network with other like-minded individuals Thank you for your efforts in creating such a valuable event! 🤓#artificialintelligence #ai #chatgpt #deeplearning #largelanguagemodels #generativeai #autogpt #babyagi #agentgpt How to customize LLMs like ChatGPT with your own data and documents. #artificialintelligence #ai #chatgpt #deeplearning #largelanguagemodels #generativeai A short intro to #deeplearning encompassing crucial concepts necessary for attaining expertise in deep learning. A survey of LLMs with a practical guide and evolutionary tree. 🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 PwC makes $1B investment to expand and scale #AI capabilities through the power of gen AI. This investment features an industry-leading relationship with Microsoft. Learn how this commitment will help our clients reimagine their business through the power of #generativeAI. https://pwc.to/3V55J90 Got some valuable insights about the ways AI and chatbots like ChatGPT are transforming the future of work and the organizational implications that arise from this transformation. The webinar emphasized the importance of developing a better understanding of the human-AI relationship to create a more productive and inclusive work environment. 📺 The best Stanford, CMU, and MIT courses for AI (with YouTube playlists) - With a multitude of AI courses available online, coming up with an study plan for AI can easily lead to decision fatigue. - I often get asked about which courses have been useful to me to build a foundation in AI. Here’s my list of courses along with their respective YouTube playlists (note that this is an ordered list of increasing difficulty, based on my personal experience). - Check out my watch list with all of the above pointers (and a much larger list of such resources and more): https://aman.ai/watch 📚 Stanford University 🔹 CS221 - Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques by Percy Liang and Dorsa Sadigh: https://lnkd.in/grECwbD4 🔹 CS229 - Machine Learning by Andrew Ng: https://lnkd.in/gY8a2yZN 🔹 CS230 - Deep Learning by Andrew Ng: https://lnkd.in/gTk-gKPm 🔹 CS231n - Convolutional Neural Networks for Visual Recognition by Fei-Fei Li and Andrej Karpathy: https://lnkd.in/gGUMZH_G 🔹 CS224n - Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning by Christopher Manning: https://lnkd.in/giWDZGVX 🔹 CS234 - Reinforcement Learning by Emma Brunskill: https://lnkd.in/gwZKQ-28 🔹 CS330 - Deep Multi-task and Meta Learning by Chelsea Finn: https://lnkd.in/gvVr_Y4M 🔹 CS25 - Transformers United: https://lnkd.in/gEtKgHGC 📚 Carnegie Mellon University 🔹 CS/LTI 11-711: Advanced NLP by Graham Neubig: https://lnkd.in/gSt29ZVt 🔹 CS/LTI 11-747: Neural Networks for NLP by Graham Neubig: https://lnkd.in/gRRrY8uq 🔹 CS/LTI 11-737: Multilingual NLP by Graham Neubig: https://lnkd.in/g8QkaTfy 🔹 CS/LTI 11-777: Multimodal Machine Learning by Louis-Philippe Morency: https://lnkd.in/gKFJDbU4 🔹 CS/LTI 11-785: Introduction to Deep Learning by Bhiksha Raj and Rita Singh: https://lnkd.in/gVp96GdB 🔹 CS/LTI Low Resource NLP Bootcamp 2020 by Graham Neubig: https://lnkd.in/grYqa3YZ 📚 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🔹 6.S191 - Introduction to Deep Learning by Alexander Amini and Ava Amini: https://lnkd.in/gWMUpMQg 🔹 6.S094 - Deep Learning by Lex Fridman: https://lnkd.in/gcDgqbH6 🔹 6.S192 - Deep Learning for Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity by Ali Jahanian: https://lnkd.in/gEyRbEZx 📚 University College London 🔹 COMP M050 Reinforcement Learning by David Silver: https://lnkd.in/gEpkWmqh #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #ai #ml

the guy at z fellows | @zfellows

No summary available Positions: Chief of Staff at Z Fellows (2023 - Present), Analyst at Colony Capital, Inc. (2021 - 2023) Skills: No skills available Recent Posts: **For founders and builders** Our first Z Fellows cohort wrapped up for 2025, thank you to our mentors including the founders of Instacart, Lattice, Eventbrite, and YouTube for spending time with us. If you're working on a crazy side project and want to surround yourself with the youngest ambitious people, comment below or hit me up at baylor at zfellows.com. Neel Shanmugam Stan Loosmore Sritan Motati Sonith Sunku Brian Zhou Joseph Jojoe Rohan Kalahasty Eric Mao Cory Levy Caine Ardayfio Kevin Hartz AnhPhu Nguyen Aryan Bhadouria Alexander Shan Niko Ustin Andrew Li Ipshita Agarwal Today I am excited to announce that Neros has been selected to mass-produce Archer for Ukraine. Until now, American drones have been known as failures on the real battlefield. Finally, an American-made, BlueUAS system is performing on the global stage and is on track for real volume. This is just the start; Neros is vertically integrating drone manufacturing and will build millions of cost-effective systems. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gJPCHBC3 Introducing Neros Archer, the first FPV platform on the BlueUAS list. Archer is a high performance, long range FPV drone capable of carrying a 2 kg/4.5 lb payload over 20 kilometers. The components that make up Archer are engineered by Neros, refined by rigorous battlefield testing, and manufactured in the United States. Archer is paired with Crossbow, our tactical ground station that enables enhanced jamming resistance and standoff between pilot and emitters. Crucially, Archer is an order of magnitude less expensive than other small drones on the BlueUAS list. Neros is building mass-manufacturing of critical unmanned systems, in the United States. Archer’s addition to BlueUAS is one of many steps in the path to bringing advanced and cost-effective capabilities to our warfighters. We are proud to have worked with the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) on this effort, and want to thank all of our partners who have provided the feedback to refine Archer over the past 16 months. Stay tuned, soon we will be publicly sharing close-up details of the Archer system and what the Neros team has been heads down building. For government partners, reach out to us to learn how you can integrate FPV capability into your force (info@neros.tech). In collaboration with Z Fellows, Nexus hosted a Startup Sunday for a high-energy afternoon of inspiration, demos, and connection with 30+ builders from across SoCal. Here’s what happened: We had the chance to speak with Baylor Adams (Chief of Staff at Z Fellows) and Alex Leiman (Founder of Vert Ventures). By 23, Alex had built viral apps generating over $10M in revenue, launched a pancake business in college that made $500K, and grew his app Wingman to 1.2M+ downloads in just three months. His journey underscored the power of relentless execution—he and his team would sleep just three hours a night, manually DMing content creators and refining their storytelling until their apps took off. He emphasized that virality isn’t just luck but rather a process of immersing yourself in your audience, constantly experimenting with content, and crafting narratives that deeply resonate. Baylor shared invaluable insights from his experience running Z Fellows, a top program that helps founders take their ideas from zero to one by providing funding, mentorship, and a tight-knit builder community. Z Fellows is backed by founders of top companies such as Netflix, Tinder, and Youtube. After the talk, we got to hear talented students from USC, UCLA, and UCI pitch/demo their latest projects. Some standout ones: 💡 Christian (Penni) – A payment processing plugin that lets users bypass paywalls for less than $1, unlocking massive revenue streams for businesses and saving users money. 📖 Henry (Mark) – An AI hardware bookmark that remembers what you read in physical books, so you never forget key takeaways. 📲 Seif (Messages Wrapped) – Spotify Wrapped, but for texts—displaying fun insights like most active group chats, fastest responders, and personal texting habits. Big thank you to Baylor and Alex Leiman for taking the time to share valuable advice with our builders, and to Mandika Swartz for moderating with me. SF dinners with Naval Ravikant. here are some notes from the sorryparents.com dinner: - drones. drones. and more drones. this topic came up a number of times. will be very important in our future. - humans are basically small language models with cellular machines - skin and organs are part of this too. - don't accept "the rules'". carve out your life exactly how you want. - hot take: "therapy is complete BS. don't do it. fix yourself." - one attendee as a kid almost accidentally blew up his home tinkering. rocket fuel and sparks don't mesh well. - another got rescinded from Harvard for sneaking out on a hs field trip. went to community college and then got into another Ivy a few years later. **New Grad Roles and Internship Opportunities at Startups** Z Fellows has funded dozens of companies who have raised hundreds of millions of dollars from top VC funds including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, SignalFire, and more. A bunch of them are hiring right now! And many people were hired from my previous posts. There are tons of open tech positions (engineering, design, operations, finance, etc.) at these Z Fellows startups. If you are looking for a full time job or internship, comment your email or tag a friend who might be interested. **Hiring for New Role at Z Fellows** We’re hiring someone full time at Z Fellows to find, help, and propel undiscovered, first-time technical founders. Z Fellows has funded hundreds of companies who have raised over a billion dollars from top VC funds like Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, SignalFire, some now with valuations over a billion dollars. You will collaborate directly with us on Z Fellows recruitment. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate through the best college campuses and cities, meeting the next generation of founders we all come to know of. The ideal person is someone who is technical and a builder themselves. You’ll probably start a company in the future. You’ve probably helped organize a hackathon or builder meetups before. People think of you when they think of startups. Comment below or message me if this is something you (or a friend) are interested in learning more about. Look forward to meeting! I’m thrilled to announce that SOMETHINGS is partnering with NC Department of Health and Human Services and Alliance Health to offer Somethings for free to any teen in North Carolina regardless of insurance coverage. North Carolina has been devastated by the recent hurricanes, and the long term impact of the natural disasters will leave a profound impact on the states youth. As families focus on rebuilding, we’re prioritizing the mental well-being of North Carolina’s youth. I’m incredibly grateful to Kelly Crosbie, Lisa DeCiantis, Jessica Kornegay, MPH, CHES, Sean Schreiber, and Melissa Payne for making this partnership possible. If you’re a teen, parent, or making referrals, visit https://lnkd.in/g7DbQYpW to learn more. You can view the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gTsXdu_S 💙 IF YOU ARE READING THIS, YOU CAN HELP! If you want to help support the youth of NC recover from the natural disasters, comment, share, or repost this post to help spread the word and get in front of families in need. #MentalHealth #HurricaneHelene #PeerSupport #HurricaneRecovery #NCStrong #NorthCarolina **New Grad Roles and Internship Opportunities** Z Fellows has funded dozens of companies who have raised hundreds of millions of dollars from top VC funds including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, SignalFire, and more. A bunch of them are hiring right now! There are tons of open tech positions (engineering, design, operations, finance, etc.) at these Z Fellows startups. If you are looking for a full time job or internship, comment your email or tag a friend who might be interested. Many people were hired from my previous post. Hosting an intern event in NYC next week. Startups, tech, finance - all undergrad and graduate interns are welcome. Comment if you want to join or have a friend that should come! Z Fellows **New Grad Roles and Internship Opportunities** Z Fellows has funded dozens of companies that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars from top VC funds including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, SignalFire, and others. All of them are hiring right now. There are tons of open tech positions (engineering, design, operations, finance, etc.) at these Z Fellows startups. If you are looking for a job or internship, comment your email or tag a friend who might be interested. **New Grad Roles and Internship Opportunities** Z Fellows has funded dozens of companies that have raised hundreds of millions of dollars from top VC funds including Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, SignalFire, and others. All of them are hiring right now. There are tons of open tech positions (engineering, design, operations, finance, etc.) at these Z Fellows startups. If you are looking for a job or internship, comment your email or tag a friend who might be interested. **New Grad and Internship Opportunities** Z Fellows has funded dozens of companies recently (all at a $$ billion dollar valuation cap :)). They have raised hundreds of millions of dollars from top VC funds including Sequoia, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, SignalFire, and others. There are tons of tech positions (software, design, business, finance, etc.) open at some of these top Z Fellow companies. If you are looking for a job or internship, comment your email! :)

Hey, I’m Rasmus! I’m building DoBu🚀: an AI-based client experience platform that saves real estate developers time and resources and makes their client experience digital while making it easy for homeowners to manage and own their homes, with: - Our home chatbot answers all the homeowner's technical questions about the home based on the documentation 🤖 - Homeowner gets reminders on when and how to do maintenance 🔔 - Real estate developer or builder can set maintenance reminders and set their impact on warranty 🏗️ - When filing a warranty claim, our chatbot specifies and categorises the problem and sends it to the relevant party 📝 - The homeowner has a real-time overview of all their claim statuses 🏡 Visit dobu.ee to see more. If you have ideas or questions, message me here on LinkedIn 😁 Positions: CEO & Founder at DoBu (2022 - Present), Founder & CEO at ÕF Nullivann (2023 - 2024), Business Development Intern at Salv (2022 - 2022), Sales Associate at YuMuuv (2021 - 2021) Skills: Start-ups, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Pipelines, Client Relations Recent Posts: We have finally launched DoBu’s mobile app! This has definitely been the most requested thing by our users, as it almost came up in every client interview 😄 Despite having a very limited user base only from the new developments using us, the spike in interest from our existing users last week, brought us into the TOP10 in our category on the app store. DoBu has begun collaboration on yet another development project, this time at the Madli 1 apartment building developed by Oma Ehitaja. 🏙️ Located in the city center, the Madli development, with its 75 apartments, is the largest building DoBu has implemented all at once so far. Chairman of the Board at Oma Ehitaja, Indrek Moorats: “At Oma Ehitaja, we think every day about how to make our customers’ lives easier and offer better services. We see DoBu’s AI solution as a great opportunity to bring our efforts and hard work to our home buyers in a simple way for everyday use.” 🤝 📸 In the pictures are me and Chairman of the Board at Oma Ehitaja, Indrek Moorats, celebrating the start of our cooperation and a few photos of the Madli development. Great to announce that another development will start using DoBu, this time the Raadiraja, with 240 apartments 🏡 being built in the coming years and the first stage getting ready early next year. Developed and built by Ehitustrust and Avaare kinnisvara. It is always good to work with developers who take serious interest in client satisfaction. For example Raadiraja homeowners will get access to 360° pictures 📸 of the cables and pipes in their walls + on the floors. 🔍 So you can just ask DoBu about drilling in the living room wall and get a 360° view of where exactly to do that. In the pictures are me 🤝 along with Olari Pihlapuu, the Head of Development for Ehitustrust and the first 2 apartments of the Raadiraja development. I was invited to the Algorütm podcast to share my personal and DoBu’s journey in more detail. I also told a few stories that I haven't shared before ;) Thank you for the great chat Priit Liivak, Martin Kapp and Tiit Paananen 🙏 Since it is the most popular technical 🤖 podcast in Estonia, we went more in depth into our product, both on the tech side and on future plans in terms of features and product development. Watch it on Youtube or give it a listen on Spotify (only in Estonian): I’m excited to announce our partnership with Capital Mill - one of the largest real estate developers in Estonia and the company behind the unique Skyon tower in Tallinn's center.🏙️ In August, the first homeowners of the Laaneserva Homes development in Viimsi gained access to DoBu. 💡Capital Mill has made a strong entry into the housing market with their first residential development under their own brand: the row houses in Viimsi. Also, Laaneserva Homes is the first residential area in Estonia to use green asphalt. As Capital Mill put it: "DoBu creates a genuine win-win situation, enhancing client communication while significantly reducing their team’s workload." 🏆 📸 Pictured are Capital Mill's CEO Kaarel Loigu and me, along with a photos of the Laaneserva development. Great to announce that another developer in Tartu has started using DoBu in their new development! This time Dorpat Kinnisvara - a relatively new company that has shown impressive growth and increase in market size. 🎯 💡You can read more about the collaboration in the DoBu post, but as a side note it might be interesting to see behind the deals. Even though the building was completed in August and DoBu came into use then, we first met with Dorpat in February this year - and agreed on the collab a bit after. Their process of understanding our product and its applications was deep and rigorous - which shows to us that our product has been tested and thought through in almost all the ways making it trustable to real estate developers. DoBu’s partnership with our clients and their feedback was featured in all the major Estonian news outlets. Our CEO Rasmus Merirand also gave an interview to Ärileht about our story and initial clients. "DoBu has made our customer service faster and smoother. Homeowners receive immediate, practical answers to their questions and useful guidance, whether it's adjusting a door, using a thermostat, or the color tone of the paint on their apartment wall. This has significantly improved daily communication with customers while greatly reducing the Reterra team's workload. For the developer, DoBu certainly means fewer administrative concerns and simpler communication, while homeowners gain, for example, a clear overview of warranty work and maintenance schedules," shared Reterra Estate CEO Reigo Randmets. Read more from: Postimees Grupp: https://lnkd.in/dD55fnw6 Geenius Meedia: https://lnkd.in/d4mY6M2u foundME: https://lnkd.in/dFUjaJ97 Ehitusleht: https://lnkd.in/drwNMh98 What do real estate developers actually think about our product? 🤔 How did DoBu begin? etc.. Some and more of these questions are answered in my first interview with the business portal Ärileht - of the biggest news site in Estonia: Delfi Meedia 📰 It was great to take a quick look back on my personal and DoBu’s journey and explain to the wider public why do we exist and what are we trying to solve. Reigo Randmets the CEO of our second client Reterra Estate, also talked about why they started using DoBu and what value it brings to them. A part of that was also covered in other Estonian news outlets like Postimees Grupp, Geenius Meedia, foundME (links in the comments) 🔗 Read the interview here (In Estonian, but you can use translate 😉) For more than a month now, DoBu’s second pilot project has been underway with Reterra Estate in their new Raemõisa development. 🏗️ ☀️In July this summer the homeowners of the two new apartments buildings of Raemõisa got access to DoBu. 💬 DoBu CEO Rasmus Merirand: “I was amazed by how quickly every homeowner started using DoBu in this development and picked up on trying AI for their home-related issues. From how to regulate their door to if DoBu knows what is the best internet provider for their apartment. 😄 Also, I've been really pleased with the cooperation between all the parties in this pilot 🙏: the quick action from Reterra to pilot DoBu in a development that was just being completed, bouncing around many ideas with the warranty management team from Mapri Ehitus OÜ and already executing and implementing some of them. We also added extra information to DoBu to ensure that clients receive answers to every question." 💡Reterra is one of the developers behind WoHo kvartal (Telia and Pipedrive towers) and one of the largest real estate developments in Tallinn's history: Hipodroomi kvartal, as well as thousands of other apartments. 🏢 🤳In the pictures, you can see DoBu’s CEO and Reterra CEO Reigo Randmets 🤝 celebrating the beginning of our cooperation, along with some images of the Raemõisa development and the beautiful apartments where DoBu is being used. For more than a month now, our second pilot project has been underway with Reterra Estate in their new Raemõisa development. 🏗️ ☀️In July this summer the homeowners of the two new apartments buildings of Raemõisa got access to DoBu. I was amazed of how quickly every homeowner started using DoBu in this development and picked up on trying AI to their home-related issues. From how to regulate their door to if DoBu knows what is the best internet provider for their apartment. 😄 Also, I've been really pleased with the cooperation between all the parties in this pilot 🙏: the quick action from Reterra to pilot DoBu in a development that was just being completed, bouncing around many ideas with the warranty management team from Mapri Ehitus OÜ and already executing and implementing some of them. We also added extra information to DoBu to ensure that clients receive answers to every question. 💬 💡Reterra is one of the developers behind WoHo kvartal (Telia and Pipedrive towers) and one of the largest real estate developments in Tallinn's history: Hipodroomi kvartal, as well as thousands of other apartments. 🏢 In the pictures, you can see me and Reterra CEO Reigo Randmets 🤝 celebrating the beginning of our cooperation, along with some images of the Raemõisa development and the beautiful apartments where DoBu is being used. And yes, there are are already more developments that are actively using us at this moment, hopefully you’ll hear about them soon 😉 DoBu has started our first full-scale pilot with Embach Ehitus - the daughter company of Nordecon AS - one of the largest construction companies in Estonia. 🥳 The pilot is taking place in Tartu, within the last (8th) apartment building of their Mõisavahe development. In the pictures, you can see the whole development and me 🤝 with Embach’s CEO Andres Salusaar, standing in front of the building where the homeowners are now using DoBu. Personally, this is an unbelievable achievement and the biggest one yet 🌟, as we have gotten our first paying client and DoBu is being used every day by real users. While we have done smaller-scale testing with different developers, doing the process from 0 to handover to clients is a totally different story. Very cool to see our warranty chatbot assisting and resolving the first warranty cases, clarifying the details of cases and saving time for both parties. And homeowners getting the answers in DoBu to their questions, instead of calling and messaging the developer. 🤖 It is great to partner with such a respected developer in the region in our first pilot, as in the current economic climate they still sold 90% of the apartments before the building was completed which is quite uncommon for current new developments. 🫡 But again, this is just the beginning, we have some more paid pilots closed that I can announce in some time. Of course, lots of stuff is in progress and much more to come 🚀 🚀🚀 DoBu has been quiet for some time. Since December we have had a new website and for the past 4 months a new focus 🎯 When we made DoBu available for everyone, the initial focus was on private homeowners. To get more direct feedback and initial users I started going door to door 🚪 on new real estate developments around Tallinn - which btw is not very common in Estonia, for a lot of people, I was probably the first and last person to sell something at their door. A few hundred doors later and after more feedback from initial users, we realized that the platform didn’t add too much value yet for many consumers to adopt it 👥 But almost no new real estate development owner was satisfied with the current documentation given to them by their developer, but getting everything to DoBu themselves seemed like too much of a hassle - this was in autumn 2023. So I started calling Estonian real estate developers, who said that they get bombarded with questions from clients about their home, that the documentation could have answered. And since then we have switched our focus and have now met/are meeting with most of the Estonian developers. The goal is that instead of the current long/complicated papers or PDF’s, you get our AI-powered home management platform 📄🔄🤖 In December we also made a new website for our new clients - check it out at: https://dobu.ee/ You can see our new features from there, if you have any feedback or thoughts, please let me know 🙏 We’ll continue to talk with Estonian real estate developers and hopefully, you’ll hear more soon 🤫 The second half of 2023 was not very active for me on LinkedIn as most of it has gone into building DoBu's product. Nevertheless, many interesting things happened that I thought I'd quickly share 🎤: In August, I participated in a panel discussion at Opinion Festival / Arvamusfestival with Priit Lilleväli and Aleksandr Afanasjev from Combat Ready, titled “Noored juhtima” or “The youth shall lead” in English. I had recently been through a leadership course by Combat Ready │ Leadership Consulting and Services and, along with a fellow student, we shared our experience and generally discussed leadership from the perspective of the youth. As of September, DoBu is based in the best coworking place and launchpad for startuppers - LIFT99 🚀. Thank you, Ragnar Sass and Rannar Park, for the opportunity! In the summer, I was a mentor at a youth hackathon called Hüppelaud, organised by Ede Schank Tamkivi. I also shared my experience and gave some tips about pitching in different situations 🥶. Since in school it was mandatory for me to create a student company and DoBu would not fit under the rules in any way, I decided to combine the side project with my passion 🧊. Going winter swimming always takes quite a bit of time and when looking for cold plunges in Estonia, you have the option of either small, low-quality Aliexpress dropshipped ones or expensive, professional-grade baths. I saw an opportunity and hence Nullivann (Zerobath in English) was born 🛁. We are building handmade ice baths and have mainly promoted ourselves at different winter swimming events🏊‍♂️. In December, we were at the Estonian Winter Swimming Championships, where I also participated myself and again, I gave an interview in an icetub (this time in Nullivann). If you are interested, message me or go to our website nullivann.com. You can also follow us by the same name on Instagram and Facebook. Of course, there were other interesting things that happened, but almost all my time remains on building DoBu and you’ll hear some updates about it soon📈. What is DoBu? Leave those LinkedIn TOP 10 AI prompts aside for a moment and create a DoBu account in under 2 min ;) DoBu’s home management platform is finally available to everyone!🎉🏡 What started as a personal problem of finding unchanged 10-year-old dusty air filters in my room and seeing how time-consuming finding the right replacement parts is - has turned into a mission to make homeowner lives better. After many pivots, errors, scrapped products and many learnings about an industry we knew very little about, you can now go to https://dobu.ee/ and create an account in 2 minutes. But Rasmus, what does DoBu’s product look like? 🤔 It is an all-in-one home management platform currently aimed at private houseowners to save their time on countless tasks and duties. In DoBu, with the help of our AI, they can turn their home documents into: 🏠 Quick access to all kinds of technical information about their home (measurements, product codes, manuals etc.) 🧹 Reminders about maintenance and guarantee deadlines for different parts and details of their home 🛠️ Quickly find and order any home-related service from fixing your plumbing and oiling your terrace to mowing your grass and cleaning your home. As always, message me or write a comment if you have any questions/feedback or just want to say the product is terrible 😄 (PS! All the homeowners go to https://dobu.ee/ now! 🏠⏰) Missed my speech at TechChill? No worries, I had a nice chat with Kristel Kont at the event and she made an excellent blog post about me with points from the talk for sTARTUp Day's blog. Go check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dwxrzk5Z #startupday #founder #story "The Journey of a 16 year-old founder" That was the title of the speech I gave last week at TechChill’s open mic session. I talked about what path and interesting stories led me to where I’m currently at. Thank you to everybody who voted for me so I could get this amazing opportunity. And all the people who came to listen and wanted to talk or messaged me afterwards! In case you missed the speech, here are a few key learning I have gotten on my journey: All the information is available online - I started by watching startup videos on youtube (many great channels) 💡 Take every chance - many amazing opportunities came to me just because I sent one email or said a few extra sentences when talking to someone 👀 Have fun - building a startup is hard, make jokes and take things lightly to keep the mood up 😎 If you are wondering why I and the public are wearing silent disco headphones - It's not because they didn’t t want to listen to me, the stage was set up this way, another interesting experience 😁 It was my first time at TechChill, a very nice and cosy Baltic startup event, hopefully, see everyone there next year! #techchill #speech #founder Hey LinkedIn friends! I’d really appreciate it if you can take 10 seconds and vote for me to be one of the speakers for TechChill’s open mic event. I’ll share my journey as a young founder. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/dV4YNA2q #techchill #speaker #journey Ringvaade x DoBu = Icetub pitching, again... Yesterday I appeared in one of Estonia’s most famous TV show’s with 130 000 viewers last week: Ringvaade. And of course, the reason was nothing else than me pitching in the ice tub. Along with 2 other startuppers, Raili Maripuu from MAP-U and Sirli Rosenvald from FUNKI, we competed for a fast pass to the most well-known Estonian startup accelerator Ajujaht’s TOP 40. Before arrival, I expected to go in shoulders deep into an ice tub like in Tartu. Turns out they had brought a kid’s pool full of ice instead. Almost like a sandbox, but the sand has been replaced with something much colder 🧊 Before we went in the water, Ringvaade’s legendary host Marko Reikop who is known for his honesty, mentioned multiple times: “Why are you doing this?”, and he definitely didn't like the cold water. Kristel Kruustuk, Founder of Testlio and Eve Peeterson Head of Startup Estonia were the judges for this challenge. They talked about Ajujaht and then had to quickly make the tough decision of who gets directly into the TOP 40. In the end, Funki won the challenge. But as I said on TV: “ We won’t give up and will definitely still apply to the program ” The link is in the comments If you want to see it yourself. Our segment starts at 37:55, my pitch is last 😉 #ringvaade #ajujaht #pitchcompetition Last week I along with DoBu’s team participated in the biggest business festival of the Baltics sTARTUp Day — the main event for every startupper in the region. On arrival, we started off by taking a nice cold swim during .Cocoon Program's winter swimming side event. It was a nice preparation for the next day😳 During the event was great to network with a lot of different people, thanks to everyone for the interesting conversations. I attended many great seminars and speeches. Personally, I liked the guys from Combat Ready: Remo Ojaste and Aleksandr Afanasjev's talk about extreme ownership, Martin Villig's talk about the early days of Bolt was very inspirational, and the great advice that Kaspar Korjus gave in 2 seminars. The highlight was definitely Ajujaht's icehole pitching event of which I talked more about in my last post. Me and Fred pitched DoBu’s solution to hundreds of viewers and the jury who were enjoying the hot tub. Since we won the tickets for the next startup day, then if I don't see you at Latitude59 or some other event before, then hopefully we meet again next year! #startupday #networking #dobu Ice swimming + startup pitching = DoBu way to convince investors Last Thursday me and Fred Kuiv took part in Ajujaht’s icy challenge to pitch DoBu while the jury aka investors soaked in the hot tub. Along with us 6 other start-ups took on the challenge. While Fred ate ice cream to show how the average homeowner who uses DoBu enjoys life. I explained in the icy conditions what makes their lives so easy. Both of us have done Winter swimming before. In general, it is a lot like building a start-up, it requires discipline and getting out of your comfort zone, plus you are constantly in pain 😄 I liked the format more than other types of pitching as you could go for as long as you are in the water, so no time limit 🥶 After we came out of the tub I thought we could finally warm up, but turns out the media likes extreme conditions so we ended up going in two more times for some quick interviews. One of them was for TV3. In the end, we won sTARTUp Day 2024 tickets to come back next year to melt the ice even more with our hot idea. PS! If you want to see the pitch just DM me. #ajujaht #icehole #startupday We won STARTERtallinn with team DoBu! Last Wednesday we participated in the finals for the top 10 of the Business idea development program STARTERtallinn. The program is organized by all Tallinn universities, Edu & Tegu and led by Kristy Tättar. After coming up with the prototype of DoBu at a Garage48 Digital Construction hackathon this September, we joined the program to start developing our idea. We got much new information and constructive feedback from all the different sessions. In November, there was a Startup Speed Dating Night organized by STARTER, where around 50 mentors and experts gave feedback on our ideas. They could invest “fake money” into their favourites. We raised the most investment by night and got the Biggest Hustler award. Back to the finals, after 3 months of hard work, we won the Grand Prix of STARTERtallinn which included: 1000€ from Tallinna ettevõtluskeskus represented by the Deputy Mayor of Tallinn Joosep Vimm 3 years of free hosting services from Veebimajutus.ee Latitude59 tickets for the DoBu team Goodie bags from Startup Estonia and SEB Eesti Also a big thank you to the Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN) and Tehnopol for their special prizes that we received. We are very grateful to everyone who organised the program and who gave us advice along with our wonderful mentor Sven Idarand! After the STARTERtallinn finals, Prototron fund autumn batch top 10 started pitching, where we also participated this year but unfortunately did not reach the top 10. It was nice to see everyone in real life and we really appreciate all the people who helped us on Prototon’s side as well. Now that all the programs and competitions are over for a bit, we can finally do some real work :) #STARTERtallinn #prototon #startup What is this digital technical pass all about? So what did you exactly do to win the “Õpilaslejutajate riiklik konkurss”? Hopefully, most of these questions will be answered soon. Yesterday In the science section of Vikerraadio - Estonia's most listened-to radio station me and Siim Viilukas talked about our project “Digital technical passport for homes” which won us first prize in the Estonian student inventor competition “Õpilasleiutajate riiklik konkurss 2022”. The radio show was called “Nutikas”. Along with us, The Chairman of the Evaluation Committee Tanel Liira talked about the competition in general and gave insight into other interesting ideas featured in the competition. We got to talk a little bit about how we got the idea for DoBu and its founding story, of course about our solution, how it works and what problems it solves. Along with that, we answered some questions about the competition and why we decided to apply. I have added the link to the recording in the comments if you would like to listen to it. (It’s in Estonian btw - sorry to all the foreign friends 😄). The full title is “Nutikas”. Õpilasleiutajate konkurss ja esimese preemia idee. Siim Viilukas, Rasmus Merirand, Tanel Liira” A big thank you to ETAG - Estonian Research Council, who’s amazing people got us this wonderful opportunity! Happy listening! #dobu #radio #vikerraadio Last Tuesday me, Siim Viilukas and Fred Kuiv won the first prize in the Estonian student inventor competition “Õpilasleiutajate riiklik konkurss 2022” organized by ETAG - Estonian Research Council. We had the honour of being handed the award by the President of Estonia Alar Karis, who congratulated us on our victory and wished us the best for the future. We participated with DoBu’s solution to the current problem of homeowner manuals being stacks of paper that nobody reads and is therefore unaware and confused about their home. The 11-page research paper is called “Digital technical pass for homes”. There we talk about the problem along with the current market situation that DoBu is solving and describe how our solution gives reminders to homeowners about when to change or repair details of their home. (If you want to read the original Estonian version, you can message me here on LinkedIn.) After the ceremony, we got interviewed by ETV, the biggest TV channel in Estonia. And later that night were shown in “Aktuaalne kaamera” where we introduced DoBu. (The link for the clip is in the comments) It was a very eventful day, if you would like to learn more about us then you can follow DoBu on LinkedIn, visit dobu.me or if there is anything else that you are curious about, message me. #dobu #innovation #realestate I'm excited to spend this summer fighting financial crime as a Sales Intern at Salv.

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He loves to solve compelling problems and create value for customers and stakeholders. He is also a professional musician and artist. Positions: VP of Product at Realeyes - Vision AI (2022 - Present), Mentor / Advisor at North Carolina State University (2018 - Present), Consultant | Advisor | Fractional Product Leader at Scott Jones Consulting (2010 - Present), Drummer at ScottJonesOnDrums.com (1995 - Present), Product Management Mentor at Plato (2021 - 2023), VP of Product at MarketerHire (2021 - 2022), Product Management Consultant at MarketerHire (2021 - 2021), Master Product Manager, Cloud Data Services at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2021 - 2021), Product Management Consultant at Alice (2020 - 2021), Commercial AI - Senior Product Manager, Advanced Innovation Center at Lenovo (2021 - 2021), Cloud Platform / AI - Senior Product Manager, Advanced Innovation Center at Lenovo (2020 - 2021), Product Manager, Cloud Data Services at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2019 - 2020) Skills: Product Discovery, Customer Validation, Product Validation, Management Consulting, Exploratory Data Analysis, SPSS Statistics, Econometrics, Social Policy, Higher Education, Higher Education Policy, Data Modeling, Sales Operations, Audience Segmentation, Product Development, Online Marketplace, Ad Tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Case Modelling, Business Analysis, Healthcare, Databases, Data, Platform, mar tech, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Product Innovation, Operations, Innovation Management, Team Building, Consulting, Advising, Sales and Marketing, Mentoring, Coaching, Product Vision, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, SEM, Product Management, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Agile Methodologies, Competitive Analysis, PPC, Advertising, SQL, Data Analysis Recent Posts: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. ⬇️ 𝘓𝘦𝘵'𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯: 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: - Input text is broken into tokens (smaller chunks).   - Each token is mapped to a vector in high-dimensional space, where words with similar meanings cluster together.  𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻):   - Words influence each other based on context — ensuring "bank" in riverbank isn’t confused with financial bank.   - The Attention Block weighs relationships between words, refining their representations dynamically.  𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱-𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴)   - After attention, tokens pass through multiple feed-forward layers that refine meaning.   - Each layer learns deeper semantic relationships, improving predictions.  𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - This process repeats through dozens or even hundreds of layers, adjusting token meanings iteratively.   - This is where the "deep" in deep learning comes in — layers upon layers of matrix multiplications and optimizations.  𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 - The final vector representation is used to predict the next word as a probability distribution.   - The model samples from this distribution, generating text word by word.  𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 (𝗲.𝗴. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗚𝗣𝗧). 𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.  Here is the full video with exaplantion. I highly recommend to read, watch and bookmark this for a further deep dive: https://lnkd.in/dAviqK_6 There goes WebMD - falling victim to the AI overlords. With most of its revenue tied to ad-driven traffic, this trend is devastating. But AI provides far more contextual and complete answers to your health/medical questions, so it's no surprise. A Product-Market Fit collapse (as Brian Balfour coined it) in the making. And sadly more and more companies will fall in this category. #ai As usual, really interesting food for thought from Tom Goodwin positing whether all of this AI agent work is missing the point and we're focused on the wrong problems. I ask should we really postpone solving today's pain points while waiting for broader systemic solutions? I'm reminded of a fascinating startup I learned about a couple years ago that addressed the headaches of dealing with financial institutions' legacy COBOL systems for student loans. Rather than waiting for banks to upgrade their 1960s mainframes, they created an abstraction layer with a clean API that makes it painless for anyone to manage and pay down student debt, regardless of which institution holds the loan. Following Tom's premise, perhaps this company shouldn't exist—we should just wait for financial institutions to modernize their infrastructure. But that could take decades, while people need solutions now. I'd argue it's not either/or, and honestly never has been. AI agents that navigate broken systems deliver immediate value while those systems gradually evolve. We can walk and chew gum at the same time: build better experiences on top of legacy systems while also working toward more fundamental improvements. Time elapsed between when a new model is released and that model is made available in Agent.ai is measured not in weeks or even days, but *hours*. Try out Claude Sonnet 3.7 for free -- or build agents with it. The Top Qualities of a Start-up Founder  Annemarie Penny Dreamore Full episode on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Episode # 126 - Annemarie Penny - Triumph Over Tragedy: Dreamore’s CEO Shares Her Phoenix Moment TheSamDeverPodcast.com #vision #entrepreneur Big milestone 😄 Microsoft & LinkedIn have added my course to their official AI learning track for managers!! If you’re a leader learning AI through LinkedIn Learning or Microsoft’s programs, my course is now part of the recommended path to help you apply AI for better collaboration, decision-making, and leadership. I help leaders scale their mind + business with AI. 👉🏽 AI education + AI strategy 🙂🙂 50,000+ learners are diving into AI at the Mental Gym right now. Join in: https://lnkd.in/ghJNRk-q The future is here: American humanoid robot startup 1X has just unveiled their next-gen robot, NEO Gamma 😳 Here's everything we know so far: - NEO can now walk with a natural human gait and arm swings. The humanoid can squat down to pick things up from the ground and sit in chairs. - 1X trained a visual manipulation model capable of picking up a large variety of objects in different scenarios, including environments not seen during training. This allows NEO Gamma to use neural networks trained to predict teleoperated actions directly from raw sensor data. - New in-house LLM that enables natural conversation and body language. The “companion feature” integrates a conversational voice interface. This marks a major leap toward bringing humanoid robots into daily life. Fascinating. P.S. for more interesting stuff, check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders. In today's episode, we have the godfather of product management Marty Cagan. Along with my co-host Paweł Huryn, we cover how to transform into the product operating model. Check it out! - YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eK6kRUwm - Apple: https://lnkd.in/eAEVwr3u - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eyt7agKj Fair warning: You’re going to unlearn a lot of what you think you know and discover insights that could transform you into a true product leader. This conversation was recorded last year, but is being published to the podcast now, because its lessons are as valuable as ever. Thanks to our sponsors: 1. WorkOS: Your app, enterprise ready - https://lnkd.in/eBTFz6cs 2. Vanta: The best tool to automate compliance, manage risk, and prove trust - https://lnkd.in/epbrUMJs 3. GibsonAI: Your AI Database Engineer - gibsonai.com/aakash Here were some of my favorite key takeaways: 1. If you truly want to transform your product and your organization, you need to focus on these core dimensions: A. Changing how you decide which problems to solve ↳ Continuously adjusting priorities based on real-time customer needs and business goals. B. Changing how you solve problems ↳ Continuously discovering solutions that are valuable, usable, feasible and viable. C. Changing how you build ↳ Continuously releasing small, frequent, changes that are instrumented so we know if it's achieving our outcomes, and can fix things if not. 2. There are three common definitions of product managers. Marty is arguing for the empowered product team model. The other two models are mainly project management of delivery. The real value of a product manager comes from solving for both the customer and the constraints of the business. A PM who simply explains the roadmap and coordinates tasks is a feature team PM. But a PM who deeply understands customers and the business is an empowered team PM. Check out the podcast for more. You're going to love it! My Linkedin feed in ~2023 convinced me that using LLMs was like collecting magic spells. While sharing prompts can save time, casting them as fragile set back my mindset. At first, it made me less willing to experiment and tinker. I remember feeling that "other people know this stuff, but not me." The next time someone claims a prompt engineering wording is "crucial," walk them through this logic: 🙄 Any time there's a special prompting technique that only very few people know (because they follow the right influencer?).... 🙄 ...yes, *especially* if it's widely accepted and empirically proven... 🙄 ...that's a barrier for my dad to get the same value from AI... 🙄 ...and LLM companies have *every incentive* to abstract that away ASAP. (Now it's 2025, and for the most part, they have.) How to break out of the LinkedIn magic spell industry: ⮑ Use simple words, like you'd write to a colleague on slack ⮑ Be unhappy with the result ⮑ Click the ✏️ icon on any chat bubble to iterate (available in Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc) ⮑ Add a clarification, some context, etc. and hit enter again ♻ Rinse repeat 2-3 times until you're happy with the result. That's it. I knight you prompt engineer! A common question I get is: when to ✏️ and when to continue the chat? ⮑ Edit when you are unhappy with the result and want to improve it before proceeding ⮑ Continue the chat conversation when you want to build on top of the result 🔴 Listen to Leah and my full conversation on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube. PS The glaring irony of course, is that I give my students a playbook with 90+ prompts. When I hand it over, I do everything to emphasize they're to help them start iterating from "80%"... and that for me, success is them not needing my prompts 💪 That is a fair interpretation but I find it to be quite enjoyable. 😉 Epic opportunity: Anthropic is hiring a Community Lead! I know so many incredible community builders in my network—check Bridget Sauer’s post below and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gJXiAZb4 🚀 cc: Jessie Jacob This is wild! Humanoid robot startup Figure just announced Helix, their in-house AI that reasons like a human 😳 Helix is the first Humanoid Vision-Language-Action model. Using an open-source 7b VLA model, these robots run intelligence "on-device". In simple terms, Helix is a model that unifies perception, language, and learned control to execute humanoid tasks by following natural language prompts. The crazy part? Thanks to Helix, Figure robots can now pick up virtually ANY small household object just by being told to do it in plain English 🤯 At this rate of tech progress, our world will be unrecognizable within one decade or less. Welcome to the iPhone moment for AI in robots. P.S. for more interesting stuff, check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders. Here is when to use each top AI model right now 💡 ↓ ↓ ↓ ChatGPT 4o - best ideas/invention but follows directions worst. I have screamed at the new 4o multiple times. Use this for first draft. Better at organization. GPTs still the best prompt efficiency hack. Stack them. Voice dictate whenever possible OpenAI o3-mini-high - tied for best with coding, amazing price (1/3rd price of o1 mini) o3 / Deep Research - use for any “I wonder...“, kick it off at the beginning of team meetings, always ask for exec summary in shorthand, better than Google’s Deep Research but still hallucinates! If you can afford it ($200/mo), likely the better option for business use Claude 3.5 Sonnet - most creative writing while maintaining my personal writing style, most helpful, “gets me” the most, tied for best with coding, use this to fix writing style Grok 3.0 - most inventive writing but doesn’t maintain style unless you prompt the heck out of it, most fun, best image generator (yes, you heard that right), very millennial-sounding, has its own style, use sparingly for viral soundbites, up there for coding but low rate limit so not first pick Gemini 1.5 Pro - best recap, “gets me” second most often after Claude, most balanced (I use it because it takes in video and 2.0 does not), I love to use this at the end of a project where I screenrecord entire AI conversations with other models and then ask Gemini to weigh in Google Deep Research - 1/10th the cost of OpenAI Deep Research and a close second place, most people should use this one over OpenAI for personal use bc of cost-performance tradeoff Web-browsing agents (Operator, Proxy, others in alpha) - I don’t like any public ones enough yet DeepSeek - honestly, other than the natural CoT, this isn't in my top as a user. As a builder/investor, of course v interesting ↓ ↓ ↓ 🚨 This is only my opinion. Your AI mileage may vary. And I fully agree with Ethan's sentiment below. ♻️ Be sure to like, share, and save this tweet. Come work with me on the Anthropic API! For Engineers: https://lnkd.in/e-RU-Zfz For Product Manager: https://lnkd.in/ebqEv_dd And many other areas: https://lnkd.in/ety4qFAy 👽 Coding is changing! It’s an ongoing experiment and i think what big-tech is doing by proclaiming its death is damaging the future of all software! Disrespectful to all hardcore code builders, too. ✅And it’s not because AI won’t be able to write great software in a couple of years.. it already does (albeit small nuggets of code that fit in one script without complex architecture or infrastructure around it) ❌The problem with this narative is that soon enough there won’t be any coders out there to validate the vast amounts of spaghetti code that AI will write. Idiocracy. Of course you’ll say other AI agents will do that. I see no danger :) zero responsibility. Disclaimer: * Being an engineer is about a whole lot more than writing a bit of code, or knowing the intricate details of a transformer attention model (apparently very important for interviews) * Got this bit of gold from Marius Comper, we don’t even know each other, but we’re under the same networking whatsapp roof. Thanks Marius 🥂 https://lnkd.in/d8Ncrtuc #machinelearning #nerdtalks New junior developers can't actually code. Fantastic blog where the author argues that AI is preventing devs from understanding anything Unlike the internet which only replaced fact lookups but adds explanations, AI replaces all reasoning. Source: https://lnkd.in/g6ffA2S2 Come work with me at Bluesky! Growing the T&S team with a senior hire, and the more areas that you can scale from 0->1 at a rapidly growing startup, the better fit you may be for this role. https://lnkd.in/dH-_BTyH To take a quote from Alice in Wonderland: "sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast" - well you'll need that capability to work here! Prompt engineering for reasoning models is now more about information orchestration than linguistic finesse. Reasoning models operate fundamentally differently from chat models, and people are applying old techniques that degrade performance. Instead of micromanaging step-by-step reasoning, the focus should shift to maximizing relevant context and defining the desired output format. This shift aligns with how real-world analysts work - give them comprehensive data, set clear expectations, and let them determine the best way to process it. The few-shot approach that worked well for chat models is often unnecessary here. I have a super-secret (until now) MOAT for Agent.ai (The market network for AI agents). By the way the network is now up to 940,000 members now, as I revealed last night on HubSpot's quarterly earnings call. And there was much rejoicing (yaaay!) By the way, market network = marketplace + network. OK, back to the MOAT. By MOAT, I mean "Mixture of Agent Technologies". Having been working on this for a while, here's the thing I've realized: There is no one agent technology to rule them all. Sometimes, a deterministic workflow agent is what you need. (Deterministic means that the steps that need to be executed is pre-determined). An example is a social media agent that brainstorms ideas, picks one, writes the post and generates an image for it. Sometimes you need a non-deterministic agent which uses a reasoning model like OpenAI's o3-mini for orchestration (figuring out which tasks need to be completed and tracking what's done). A customer service agent is a good example. Sometimes you need to reuse another agent that already exists on another system (like a crew on CrewAI). And sometimes you need to mix ALL OF THE ABOVE. MOAT (Mixture of Agent Technologies) gives you agent composability. And that's what we're working on making easy to do, all on one agentic platform. (I'm not using the royal "we" here. There's an actual team of humans working on Agent.ai) Building the future is fun. If you haven't built an agent on Agent AI, jump on in, the water's warm and the community is welcoming. Last week I saw the future of how we'll all work with AI. Logan (Google's AI Studio lead) was showing me Gemini's new“real time streaming” feature. He had his code editor open, and casually said via voice 'hey, should I change this function?' The clip below is wild - you have to see it to believe it. The AI was watching his screen. Like literally watching - seeing his cursor move, understanding his code, giving real-time feedback. Like pair programming with an AI that never gets tired. I've been playing with Claude, ChatGPT, building with v0/Bolt. They're all powerful but this was different. This was like having an AI co-pilot actually seeing your screen, understanding context, and helping in real-time. Different use-case but really bent my mind. Think what this means: • Coding – Ask about any line you're looking at • Debugging – It sees the error in real-time • Learning new tools – It watches you struggle and helps • Writing – It sees what you're typing and suggests edits The tech behind it is really cool: • Processes entire screen in real-time • Understands spatial context • Can handle 500K+ tokens (like reading a book in seconds) • Remembers your entire session Google's giving this away free in AI Studio. Yes, they're competing with OpenAI. But for makers, this is massive. Thanks to Logan Kilpatrick for the time and the demo. It really blew my mind. This is a clip from the full episode of the Startup Ideas Pod which I’ll link below. In that episode he gives 2 more demos so it's worth watching. https://lnkd.in/ezwXbu7m Happy building. HUGE! Perplexity just dropped Deep Research Agent, a completely FREE alternative to agentic search from OpenAI & Google 😳 Similar to OpenAI's $200/month Deep Research, Perplexity's Deep Research Agent lets you generate in-depth research reports on any topic. And it's available to everyone for FREE - up to 5 queries per day for non-subscribers and 500 queries per day for Pro users ($20/month). But here comes the crazy part. Deep Research on Perplexity scored 21.1% on Humanity’s Last Exam, outperforming Gemini Thinking, o3-mini, o1, DeepSeek-R1, and other top models. All while being ~9x faster and 10x cheaper 🤯 Deep Research is the next battleground for AI 🤖 P.S. for more great stuff, check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders. An employee at Webflow used AI to automate 100% their social listening across X, Bluesky, Reddit and their public forum Now AI (specifically Deepseek): -analyzes every post that mentions them online -sends all actionable ones to their company slack for review -drafts a thoughtful reply for them They went from never responding to <1hr response times across all platforms The guy who built it didn't know how to code and automated it in a single day. He also loved Gumloop so much he joined the company. Enabling non-technical people to automate with AI is magic. Tech bro Valentine’s cards for the one(s) you love. 💘 💌 😉 chatGPT and me simulating universes inside chatGPT using only browser technologies. once you can compute at all, you can compute all. that's just what computers are. A favorite part of my job is seeing some really cool technology that product leaders are working on. In my recent interview with Scott Jones from Realeyes - Vision AI, he shares how AI can map out human emotion and attention. There are just so many use cases for this... outside of knowing whether people in my last zoom meeting heard what I said... Education Therapy Marketing Sales Security The list can go on. Check out our episode- and watch this clip for a snapshot of a really cool demo. #humanizeAI #payingattention Another cool job opportunity with the LEGO Group ! Another day, another wild share from Linas. This feels like an early signal of a broader shift - from organizations built on teams to AI-amplified individuals achieving what once required entire departments. The end game isn't just the 'solopreneur billionaire' many who have been forecasting, who leverages AI to do it all. It's the democratization of entrepreneurship, where anyone with vision and creativity can build and run their own AI-powered business. That is the happy spin my 🧠 is putting on this, wow! If you want to become good at strategy, then learn these case studies: 15) How Apple makes you spend more: https://lnkd.in/gEdE8v2g 14) How Chrome ate Internet Explorer: https://lnkd.in/gpEfMKBe 13) Notion is a lifestyle: https://lnkd.in/g-ihhZ7i 12) Netflix's $1 million prize: https://lnkd.in/gU3PraiJ 11) Minecraft - a canvas for creators: https://lnkd.in/gZbEsrRT 10) Why Valve has no managers: https://lnkd.in/gyDPxJQ5 9) Nintendo's marketing playbook: https://lnkd.in/g_DfwQJB 8) Hotmail's viral growth loop: https://lnkd.in/gDikP5Ui 7) The legendary Dropbox referral program: https://lnkd.in/gc9-ih8J 6) How Airbnb gets users on autopilot: https://lnkd.in/g-Ztea7N 5) Unsplash's viral distribution playbook: https://lnkd.in/gyANNMHj 4) How Canva wins SEO: https://lnkd.in/gaDMPPBN 3) Everyone works for Reddit: https://lnkd.in/gZs45UuS 2) How Discord won communities: https://lnkd.in/gQ5HBgpF 1) Zapier's automatic traffic machine: https://lnkd.in/gPT43yrn What would you add to this list? -- 👉 P.S. If you enjoyed this post, you'll love my newsletter - a 3-minute breakdown of the strategy playbooks and growth hacks behind the world’s greatest companies. Join 60,000+ strategy nerds from companies like Google, Meta, Atlassian, and Netflix: https://lnkd.in/g2FWfXGR 𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫—𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐈𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 For over two decades, the definition of 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐆𝐈) was crystal clear—until LLM vendors started distorting, denying, and abusing it to fit to their fleeting business needs. AGI Pioneer Peter Voss, who coined the term AGI in 2002 alongside two others, set forth its foundational principles in his 2005 book named Artificial General Intelligence: https://a.co/d/8yyMxoL One of its most crucial chapters from that book, first written in 2002, is now part of Ray Kurzweil’s library: 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐆𝐈 - 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 22, 2002 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐬𝐬 (https://lnkd.in/gxUNriaa) 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐆𝐈? According to AGI Pioneer Peter Voss: “AGI is a computer system that can learn incrementally, autonomously, to reliably perform any cognitive task that a human can—including discovering new knowledge and solving novel problems. Importantly, it must be able to do this in real-time, with limited time and resources.” 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞 𝐀𝐆𝐈? LLMs approach AGI as a big data, compute, energy, and statistical problem—but that’s not intelligence. True AGI isn’t about brute force; it’s about building internal cognition that allows a system to learn, think, reason, and adapt in real time. The true path to AGI integrates: ✅ Cognitive Science ✅ Psychology ✅ Epistemology ✅ Theory of Mind ✅ Small Data ✅ Limited Coding Notice what’s missing? ❌ No reliance on massive datasets. ❌ No need for supercomputers. ❌ No endless energy consumption. AGI Pioneer Peter Voss took the first principles approach to solving intelligence by asking one key question: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥? The answer boils down to two key cognitive capabilities: 1. Learning — in real-time, autonomously, adaptively, conceptually, and incrementally. 2. Reasoning — conceptually, contextually, and metacognitively. LLMs cannot update in real time, and no amount of data or compute or energy or funding can buy these cognitive superpowers. And they also hallucinate & unreliable. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐧𝐨 “𝐈” 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. True path to AGI requires a contrarian approach. Excited to connect with those (investors & creators) who share our AGI vision. What is (Real) AGI ? https://lnkd.in/g7d4yM99 Checklist for AGI https://lnkd.in/gUyZ4ZZ7 The 7 Deadly Sins of AGI Design https://lnkd.in/grJgeEZW Direct path to AGI INSA: Integrated Neuro-Symbolic Architecture https://lnkd.in/ggFTxuUz Concepts Is All You Need: A More Direct Path to AGI https://lnkd.in/gEpfBSB3 Towards Incremental Learning https://lnkd.in/gEm7ZY9g AGI Delivers "Radical Abundance" for everyone https://aigo.ai/imagine/ Insanity of Huge Language Models https://lnkd.in/d5pcyf6R Really interesting fractional product deets here... New Podcast Alert!!! 🚨 Tomorrow!!! Monday February 10th, 2025 premieres Episode #126 of The Sam Dever Podcast featuring the Founder and CEO of Dreamore, Annemarie Penny Annemarie's story is absolutely incredible and beyond inspiring and I can't wait for you all to tune in! This is one episode you are not going to want to miss, subscribe and click the YouTube premiere link below and follow The Sam Dever Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to be notified of this episode's release. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gwrPrRVY #podcast #newpodcast #podcaster #podcasting #podcastlife #podcastsoflinkedin #linkedinpodcasts #podcasthost #podcastproducer #premiere #trailer #preview #debut #ceo #founder #dreamore #inspiration #losangeles #la #malibu #palisades #fire #community #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #technology Most companies are using AI for efficiency. Some are accelerating value creation. A great case study is how Colgate-Palmolive is driving innovation. Here are specific ways they are embedding GenAI across innovation processes to substantlly improve research and product development. These come from an excellent article in MIT Sloan Management Review by Tom Davenport and Randy Bean (link in comments). 💡 AI-Driven Product Concept Generation Accelerates Ideation By linking one AI system that surfaces consumer needs with another that crafts product concepts, Colgate-Palmolive can swiftly generate creative ideas like novel toothpaste flavors. This AI-augmented workflow produces a broader product funnel and allows rapid iteration, enabling more employees to participate in the innovation process under guided human oversight. 🔍 Retrieval-Augmented Generation Enhances Data Reliability The firm’s use of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) integrates company-specific research, syndicated data, and real-time trends from sources like Google search data. This approach minimizes the risk of hallucinations and ensures that responses are deeply grounded in verified, internal content—delivering more accurate market analysis and trend detection. 🤖 Digital Consumer Twins Validate and Refine Concepts Moving beyond traditional focus groups, the company has developed “digital consumer twins”—virtual representations of real consumer behavior. These digital twins rapidly test hundreds of AI-generated product ideas. Early evaluations show a high level of agreement between virtual feedback and actual consumer responses. This innovation speeds up early-stage concept validation and reduces reliance on slower, more limited human panels. 🔐 Democratizing AI Through a Secure Internal AI Hub Colgate-Palmolive’s AI Hub provides employees with controlled access to advanced AI tools (including models from OpenAI and Google) behind corporate firewalls. Mandatory training on responsible AI use, including guardrails and prompt engineering best practices, ensures that employees harness these tools safely and effectively. Built-in surveys and KPI tracking further enable the company to measure improvements in creativity, productivity, and overall work quality. 🌐 Bridging Traditional Analytics with Next-Gen AI for Measurable Impact By integrating traditional machine learning with cutting-edge generative AI, Colgate-Palmolive is not only boosting operational efficiencies but also driving strategic growth. This seamless blend supports tasks ranging from market research and innovation to marketing content creation—demonstrating a holistic, value-driven approach to adopting AI that is a model for other organizations. UPDATE 2/21: I didn't really expect this to get as much reach as it did, but I am thankful for the all the outreach, support, and well wishes. We learned a lot in the last week (and really over the last 48 hours) and the diagnosis has changed now (still rare). It's actually a myeloid sarcoma likely derived from early AML, and the genetics are hopefully pointing to the possibility of new targeted therapies as well (KMT2A translocation). We have a long road ahead of us, but the last week has made it much more clear on the diagnosis and what to do next. Thanks again for all the help. I feel like we have turned over every rock, we are getting great care and in touch with all the relevant folks. ----- It’s been a tough few weeks. My 10yo daughter was diagnosed with a very rare, aggressive cancer called interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS). I’m reaching out to identify clinicians/patients who have encountered pediatric IDCS, indeterminate dendritic cell histiocytosis or other (non-LCH) histiocytic sarcomas cases. I'm trying to understand non-surgical chemo and targeted therapy options, new pathology markers to better diagnose subtypes/treatments, and any data on progression in pediatric patients. Please feel free to share – I’m trying to cast a wide net due to the rarity of this condition and how little is known. People can contact me directly at my first name (as written in my profile) at octant.bio Come join us! Great opportunity work on our core product and shape the Webflow Way! If you’re not already neck deep in using AI - and especially if you’ve got even an ounce of doubt in the value or power of AI - Watch this video. This WILL change your view of learning…. Not the future of learning… learning today. When someone asks you “what will AI change for learning?”, just use that great Nate Bargatze response : “ALL OF IT.” BREAKING! OpenAI just made search open to EVERYONE, no account needed! Ironically, hours earlier, Google dropped the (stunning) Gemini 2.0. OpenAI is becoming Google, Google is becoming OpenAI. Here's what to know: While Google isn't getting the breathless press, it's probably the bigger announcement here - Gemini 2.0 is awesome, check out the capabilities below! Okay, let's do this: THE TWEETS: Sam Altman's tweet just said Make Search Great Again which is both lol and also again shows the looming US administration's influence here. Hours earlier, Sundar Pichai of Google tweeted about Gemini. Very cool. THE FACTS: OPENAI: OpenAI has made search it freely available to everyone without requiring an account or login as of today. It's a search engine now. Full stop. This marks the final step in a gradual rollout that began with: October 2024: Initial release to paid subscribers December 2024: Extension to all logged-in free users February 2025: Complete removal of login requirement GOOGLE: > Gemini 2.0 Flash: Now generally available through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, this is what they're calling the workhorse model - it features a 1-million token context window and is optimized for high-volume tasks. Image generation and text-to-speech capabilities are coming soon. > Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental: Google's most powerful model yet, with a 2-million token context window and enhanced coding capabilities. It's available in Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and for Gemini Advanced users. > Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite: The new budget friendly model that outperforms the previous 1.5 Flash while maintaining the same speed and cost. It can process around 40,000 unique photo captions for less than a buck. > Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental: A special version that breaks down complex prompts into steps and shows its reasoning process, like what we like about Deepseek and ChatGPT's reasoning models. It can now integrate with YouTube, Google Search, and Google Maps. That should be interesting... All models support multimodal input with text output, and Google has implemented new safety measures using reinforcement learning to improve response accuracy. Fun day! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking to actually get fluent in generative AI? Generative AI for Professionals is all about behavioral change - it works. Thousands and thousands of folks agree. Find it on the AI Mindset website! If you want it for your enterprise, shoot me a DM! OpenAI's Deep Research is, as they say, cracked af. 28,686 word report, 38 mins. Here's what I asked: 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘉2𝘉 𝘚𝘢𝘢𝘚 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘪𝘯 2025 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘦𝘵𝘤. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺. (I also gave it a few tactics I wanted included) And off it went. 38 mins later, I had this massive dump of information researched from 39 different sources. From my perspective this is one of their best releases that isn't a LLM. I don't know if it's the power of o3, but whatever they did, Deep Research is incredible. It even asks intelligent clarifying questions. Before starting it asked me about the report's target audience, the level of depth required, the comparison time frame, and any preferential sources of information. Then it went to work, and came back with what you see below. Flip through and read a bit. This isn't trash quality. It's worthwhile information, especially since there are citations to explore further. Search, information gathering... even, dare I say, reading, has changed forever. SEO, or LLMO, or GPTO, or whatever it will be called now, is going to be critical for companies to survive. I can easily see B2B buying behavior bifurcating to just two sources -- peers/"dark" social, and research agents. If I need some new problem solved, why the heck would I waste my time researching software options, building short lists, going through all of that when I can just get an agent to do it in 10-20 minutes and build the short list for me so I can focus on the last mile? Very interesting times we live in. I can't believe I get 100 of these a month for $200. Got any deep research requests? Let me know and I'll do what I can to fulfill 'em. I met Brooks Bell more than a decade ago in the earlier days of the startup scene here and have counted myself lucky to know her ever since. After she beat colon cancer at the age of 38, Brooks went on a mission to inspire more people to get colonoscopies. Colon cancer is unique amongst cancers in how *preventable* it is. If your doc catches a polyp during a colonoscopy procedure, they remove it--lowering your risk of colon cancer by up to 80% over time (!). As many as 25% of men and women in their forties have polyps--usually benign, but you're better off without them. By 2030, colon cancer is expected to be the *leading cause of cancer deaths* in people under 50 in the US. On to the fun part: Worldclass Clothing. 🤩 This brand is a thing of beauty and I'm beyond excited to work with this team loudly and proudly discussing their butts in mainstream media outlets--including co-Founder Sarah Beran and the talented Jenn Knott. Hear their story on Good Day L.A. in honor of World Cancer Day. ❤️ Two things: 1) You must feel these sweatshirts to believe them. Link in comments... the hunter green crewneck is a dream in constant rotation in my closet. Treat yourself + fund colonoscopies for people who can't afford them. 🏆 2) If you are 45 or older and have not yet scheduled your colonoscopy, DO IT. I like to get ahead 💁‍♀️ and just got mine at 40. All clear. I would have also been happy if they'd discovered a polyp they could nip in the bud.. the peace of mind I felt afterwards made one day of a liquid diet worth every single popsicle. 🙏 Finally. Karpathy just released a new course: "Deep Dive into LLMs like ChatGPT." A 3h31m deep dive covering the entire training pipeline of LLMs. It’s designed for a general audience but goes deep into how LLMs think, why they hallucinate, and how to use them effectively. Key topics: 🧠 Pretraining – Data, tokenization, Transformer internals, inference, Llama 3.1 examples 🛠 Supervised Finetuning – Hallucinations, tool use, memory, spelling quirks 🎯 Reinforcement Learning – RLHF, DeepSeek-R1, AlphaGo, iterative improvements If you're curious about how LLMs work under the hood, this is worth watching. https://lnkd.in/gtaaDKKt ↓ Are you an AI developer? Check out https://AlphaSignal.ai to get a daily summary of breakthrough models, repos and papers in AI. Read by 200,000+ devs. "The best thing you can be is the least experienced person on the team." Jazz guitar legend Pat Metheny once shared that he's always intentional about being the least accomplished player in his bands. Coming from one of jazz's most influential voices, it seems counterintuitive (maybe even hard to believe!) - but there's profound wisdom here that applies far beyond music. On the latest Productside podcast with Rina Alexin, I shared how this philosophy shapes my growth: Deliberately putting yourself in situations where you're the least knowledgeable or skilled person on the team. Yes, it's uncomfortable. Yes, you'll feel out of your depth and have recurring bouts of imposter syndrome. And yes, that's exactly the point. When you're surrounded by people operating at a higher level, you have two choices: rise to meet them, or step away. I'm watching this play out now with my 11-year-old twins in basketball. They started late relative to their peers and that voice saying "everyone's so much better, maybe we should quit" is there. But they're beginning to understand what I've learned repeatedly: being the "worst" on a great team is the fastest path to becoming better. The fear of being the "dumbest in the room" holds many back. I've learned to recognize that fear as a signal - if it scares me and makes me feel ignorant, it's probably exactly where I need to be. What environments have pushed you the most? When has being the "least experienced" led to your greatest growth? Me and my colleagues at Realeyes - Vision AI are leaning into new verticals where our disruptive identity solutions will be game changers to counter fraud. Imagine a solution that takes seconds and costs cents to validate personhood and uniqueness, can drive registration & authentication, and validate basic demographics. Hiring and talent platforms have been on my mind and in my discovery pipeline and I’ve learned a lot about the challenges and unlocked initial validation. I call one use case the “Good Will Hunting inversion” - whereas in that movie Matt Damon sends Ben Affleck in his stead to bomb an interview, many fraudsters will onboard and then have a smarter friend log on for the interview. My tech solves this with unmatched scalability and economics. And here we see a live deepfake used in a video job interview. My platform will have a solution for this in Q2. It’s getting wild out there! These ads look real but are AI-generated and causing a lot of people to rethink how AI in Ads could ACTUALLY work... To show you exactly how these were made, I'll share a guide at the end of the post. They were made using Icon (icon.me), which I've been beta testing. Steps: 1. Give Icon access to your video library 2. It will watch all your videos, identify different scenes from 100s of videos and give each scene relevant tags such as 'close-up', 'person drinking', or 'unboxing'. 3. It will cut up 100 videos into 500-1000 individual scenes, using them like Lego blocks to mix and match with new scripts to 'compile' brand new ads. 4. Its scriptwriter is REALLY good - give it an angle to highlight and it generates an ad script better than ChatGPT 5. It will then match each word in the script it wrote to the perfect shot from your video/photo library and stitch together an ad 6. You can edit the script and choice of shot just by prompting the AI A 3-person team could make 10 videos in a week, this lets them make 50. The output is barely distinguishable from the work of a real editor because It uses AI to mix and match your existing video assets with new scripts. It's like making a new dish but with the same high-quality ingredients. All AI tools I've tried try to 'generate' new videos from scratch and fail to replicate the real look and feel. Marketers should be quaking in their boots right now. The Icon team gave me a guide on 'How to make Ads using AI' which details how to generate 100s of such ads in an hour. Let me know and I'll send the step by step guide to you below #proudadvisor Whew, I am very excited about this podcast apperance with the amazing Rina Alexin and Productside. Rina curated a really fun and often ad hoc conversation trading ideas and stories on subjects including * product management * innovation * how to manage uncertainty * experimentation * why product folks should get closer to selling * careers ...and so much more. It was very clear from this well edited clip that the caffeine was fully loaded in my neurodivergent brain during this conversation. 🏎️ 😄 Please check this conversation out and let me know what you think! Excited to introduce Icon, The First AI Admaker. We’re backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund & execs of frontier AI labs like OpenAI, Pika, & Cognition. Icon (icon.me) is like ChatGPT + CapCut, but for making winning ads with AI in minutes. How it works: 1. Icon looks at your video library & tags scenes (e.g. "close-up," "unboxing"). These scenes become reusable clips used as lego blocks for making ads. 2. Prompt Icon’s AdGPT to generate scripts focused on specific angles & audiences. 3. Icon finds perfectly matching clips for every script scene & generates an ad that is 80-99% complete. 4. Make edits with our CapCut-like video editor until you're happy. 3-person creative teams make 30 ads per month. With Icon, they make 300. We co-built Icon with $100M+ revenue brands like Ridge, Jones Road, Immi, Backbone, & MUD\WTR to solve big pain-points: 1. Making lots of ads is extremely painful. Icon helps you automate the tedious parts of scriptwriting, scene matching, video editing, audience research, UGC creation, & more. 2. AI-generated ads look like trash. Icon remixes your existing footage into new ads, matching your production quality & maintaining brand aesthetics. 3. Existing solutions charge $2K-$30K/month for: 🔍 Competitor ad spying & cloning 📈 Creative analytics 📹 Custom & stock avatars for AI UGC 👥 Audience research 📁 Video storage & tagging Icon does scriptwriting & video editing on top of everything above for just $399/month (their margin is our opportunity 😉). If you’ve made it this far, we have a surprise for you 👇🏻 We had an internal Google Drive with 1000 winning ads from brands doing $20M+ in revenue (we used these to train our AI model). To the right person, this could be worth more than $100,000. Today, we're giving it away for free. Comment “Icon” below and we’ll send you the Google Drive link. Eric Siegel, former Columbia Univ professor of computer science and founder of Gooder AI, criticizes the panic and hype over DeepSeek and large language models such as ChatGPT. He says the story of DeepSeek disrupting the prevailing AI narrative “rests on a false premise: LLMs are the Holy Grail. “ The “one thing that I find even more amazing than LLMs: the hype they've generated. Their capabilities are so seemingly humanlike as to inspire a prevalent belief that technological progress will shortly arrive at artificial general intelligence (AGI), computers capable of almost everything humans can do.” For instance, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, recently wrote, “We are now confident we know how to build #AGI as we have traditionally understood it. We believe that, in 2025, we may see the first #AI agents 'join the workforce’...” But as Carl Sagan once said: “Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.” The article says: “Given the audacity of the claim that we’re heading toward AGI – and the fact that such a claim could never be proven false – the burden of proof falls to the claimant, who must collect evidence as wide in scope as the claim itself. Until then, the claim is subject to Hitchens's razor: What can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence.” What evidence would suffice? Even the impressive performance of LLMs “on multiple-choice quizzes – must not be misinterpreted as conclusive evidence that #technology is moving toward human-level performance in general. Instead, given how vast the range of human capabilities is, we could only gauge progress in that direction by measuring performance over a meaningful subset of such capabilities. For example, if validating AGI would require testing on a million varied tasks, perhaps we could establish progress in that direction by successfully testing on, say, a representative collection of 10,000 varied tasks.” “Current benchmarks don’t make a dent. By claiming that we are witnessing progress toward AGI after only testing on a very narrow collection of tasks, we are to date greatly underestimating the range of tasks it would take to qualify as human-level. This holds even for standardized tests that screen humans for elite careers and status since such tests were designed for humans, not machines. That an LLM can pass the Bar Exam is amazing, but the passing grade doesn’t necessarily reflect more broadly on the machine's overall capabilities.” “Pressing back against AI hype resounds with many – more than 787,000 have viewed my Big Think video saying generative AI is not going to run the world – but an exhilaration that borders on fanaticism dominates. The recent market correction may represent a sober step in the right direction, but let's make a more complete, fully-informed adjustment: It's not only a question of our position in the LLM race – it's a question of how much that race matters.” #technology #innovation #artificialintelligence #startups Growth returns are looking even worse. A lot of firms (and well funded companies) are done, even if they don't realize it. It's going to take years to play out, but the asset class got too big too fast, and the math never made sense. On top of that AI will likely end up killing off a big chunk of the software companies in many VC's portfolios. https://lnkd.in/ey7WkA4n Don’t create presentation manually anymore. We’re in 2025 - AI can analyse your branding and design slides for you in minutes. I personally use Gamma App, but there are tons of other high quality options on the market. Here is a quick tutorial on how you can do it: - Give it a quick intro to your product, and it’ll generate slides aligned with your branding. - Prompt Gamma with your script or even a simple description. It will start generating you slides from there. - The cool part is that you can select which AI models to choose from - I'd personally recommend Flux Pro. - Advanced mode: You can have full control in the page, modify all the settings on one convenient page - Pick a theme: Choose your style to match your brand (This can be changed later) - Their AI will generate you tables, images, and graphics in your style. For anyone needing to decks for clients or internal use, this is perfect and will save you HOURS. Enjoy. Confession: I have been staying up even later than usual this week (which means 3am+ instead of 2am). Have been testing OpenAI Operator We're still very early (think GPT-3 days, before the ChatGPT moment), but for the first time, AI agents can actually navigate the web just like we do -- typing, clicking, searching, and scrolling in real-time. This means: 1) Every website suddenly becomes "programmable" (even without APIs) 2) AI agents can work 24/7 without coffee breaks 3) They can run multiple browsers simultaneously 4) They remember everything perfectly Just wrote up a deep dive in my Simple AI newsletter exploring what this means for developers and non-developers and how you can start preparing for the AI agent revolution. Check out the newsletter link in my profile if you want the full analysis. For developers, here's one key lesson: When building agents, design for composability. The most active user for your agent might be *another* agent. Composability gives you compounding leverage over time. Exciting times ahead. p.s. At Agent.ai, we've been preparing for this shift. The future isn't just about individual agents -- it's about specialized agents working together. And that future just got a lot closer than we thought :) I'm calling BS on the "DeepSeek / China suddenly winning the AI race" media hype: 1. Everyone knows DeepSeek used (American-developed and Taiwanese-fabricated) Nvidia H100 GPUs. Allegedly, they may have as many as 50,000. 2. DeepSeek built on top of existing models, such as Meta's (mostly American-developed) LLama and others. All this goes to show is: 1. The gap between open and closed-source LLMs is closing 2. DeepSeek figured out some very clever tricks using Reinforcement Learning to improve the chain-of-thought thinking phase 3. The US needs to fundamentally re-think how it enforces the H100 export ban to China This idea that the Nvidia GPU ban in China has somehow backfired, and now China has innovated its way past American AI companies, is wrong. The US is still winning the race. Ok… what I said last week about a seeming gap in democratization for non-technical people to go end to end from idea to prompt to production? It appears that gap went away or is suddenly much smaller. 🤯

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This is Ertan. - 16 years Computer Engeneering and IT experiance with many positions and companies. - After Pandemic I started to learn no-code tools and in every tool, learned how to connect eachother. - 5+ years experiance on building apps on bubble.io and plus many tools. Positions: Co-Founder at NoNeedCode (2021 - Present), Senior No-Code Developer at Toptal (2023 - Present), Senior Software Developer (Bubble.io Expert) at WeLoveNoCode (2021 - Present), Geliştirici at Bubble (2019 - Present), Co-Founder at Sensevise (2019 - 2021), General Coordinator at Piblo (2018 - 2021), IT GENERAL Supervisor at Bechtel-Enka Joint Venture (2012 - 2017), IT Supervisor at Çimtaş Group (2012 - 2012) Skills: Data Integration, nocode, Microsoft Excel, bubble.io, API, Entegrasyon, No-Code, Koçluk, Yazılım Geliştirme, İşletim Sistemleri, Bilgi Teknolojisi, Developer, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Technologies, Computer Network Operations, Computer Science, Procurement Recent Posts: Everyone's talking about AI tools like Lovable and v0 that promise "idea to app instantly." Reminds me of where we were with low-code 6 years ago. But here's why established low-code platforms have a massive advantage 🧵 After 5+ years in the market, today's low-code platforms are battle-tested, profitable, and built for the long haul. They're not just proof of concepts – they're powering real businesses at scale. Sure, AI prompt-to-app tools are exciting. But what happens after that initial build? This is where low-code platforms truly shine ✨ With established low-code platforms: • Backend is transparent and manageable • Workflows are easy to modify • UI/UX is fully customizable All without writing a single line of code. AI tools might get you from 0 to 1 quickly. But then you're stuck – either learn to code or hit a wall. Low-code platforms let you iterate and scale without these limitations. We've seen this journey before. While some AI app builders will succeed, proven low-code platforms already offer what businesses need: reliability, flexibility, and real-world scalability. The future isn't just about getting to v1 faster – it's about building sustainable, adaptable solutions. That's why we're betting on robust low-code platforms that have stood the test of time. 🚀 Thank you, Bubble! A tiny tweak with massive utility – simple yet impactful! Bringing your business idea's MVP to life in just 3-4 weeks is no longer a dream! With no-code and low-code technologies, speed, flexibility, and impressive results come together! ---------------- Sadece 3-4 hafta içinde iş fikrinizin MVP'sini hayata geçirmek hayal değil! No-code ve Low-code teknolojileriyle hız, esneklik ve etkileyici sonuçlar bir arada! #nocode #lowcode 💡 Your Business Idea Challenges Traditional Solutions, But Your Software Choice Is Still Traditional :( 👉 If you're not tired of spending months with large software teams, this post might not be for you. But if you are tired, it's time to learn about nocode and lowcode solutions. 💡 Because nocode and lowcode technologies offer you: ✔️ Reducing development time by an average of 6x ✔️ Understanding complex codes without technical knowledge ✔️ Accessing high-security services without additional costs ✔️ AND OF COURSE, CUTTING COSTS! Some Examples: 🎯 Want to create complex Excel-like documents and use them with your team? -> Use AirTable. 🎯 Need a promotional website for your company, but received a quote over $10,000? -> WebFlow is a fantastic choice for you. 🎯 Spending enormous budgets on complex integrations with incomprehensible development processes? -> Check out Make. 🎯 Have a complex business idea like Airbnb but were told you need a 6-7 person development team? -> With Bubble.io, you can launch your product in just a few months with 2 people. 🚀 At NoNeedCode, our motto is: Making software products accessible to everyone in the fastest and most affordable way possible. With this motto, we have served over 100 clients and continue to do so. If you want nocode & lowcode technologies to transform your life: 👉 noneedcode.com #NoCode #LowCode #TechnologyMadeEasy #SayGoodbyeToTraditionalSoftware #NoNeedCode ----------- 💡 İş Fikrin Geleneksel Çözümlere Meydan Okuyor Ama Yazılım Seçimin Hala Geleneksel :( 👉 Devasa yazılım ekipleriyle aylar geçen süreçlerden bıkmadıysanız bu post sizle pek alakalı değil. Ama eğer bıktıysanız, artık nocode ve lowcode çözümleri duymalısınız. 💡 Çünkü, nocode ve lowcode teknolojileri sana şunları sunuyor: ✔️ Geliştirme sürecini ortalama 6 kat azaltma ✔️ Anlaması güç kodları, teknik bilgiye sahip olmadan anlayabilme ✔️ Yüksek güvenlik hizmetlerine ekstra ücret ödemeden sahip olma ✔️ VE TABİİ Kİ MALİYETLERİ DÜŞÜRME! Bu bilgiler senin için havada kaldı ama biz sana bazı örnekler vericez: 🎯 Karmaşık Excel dökümanları oluşturmak ve ekibinle beraber kullanmak istersen -> AirTable kullanabilirsin. 🎯 Şirketin için tanıtıcı bir siteye ihtiyacın var ve bu site için sana 100.000₺ üzeri bir teklif mi yaptılar? -> WebFlow senin için harika bir seçim olacak. 🎯 Kompleks entegrasyonlar için hiç anlayamadığın geliştirmelere aşırı yüksek bütçeler ayırıyorsan -> Make'e göz atmalısın. 🎯 AirBnb gibi kompleks bir iş fikrin var ama 6-7 kişilik bir yazılım ekibi kurman gerektiğini mi söylediler? -> Bubble.io ile ekibin olmadan bir kaç ay içerisinde ürününü geliştirebilirsin. 🚀 NoNeedCode olarak mottomuz: Herkesin yazılım ürünlerine en hızlı, en uygun şekilde ulaşmasını sağlamak. Bu motto ile çıktığımız yolda 100’den fazla müşteriye hizmet verdik ve vermeye devam ediyoruz. 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Curioso por natureza, tenho mais de 25 anos de experiência em grandes, médias e pequenas empresas sempre olhando tecnologia por uma perspectiva diferente. Já fui de marketing, inteligência de mercado, gerenciamento de projetos, recursos humanos e já até montei o 1o supermercado 100% digital no Brasil. Uso essa olhar generalista para desenvolver estratégias, experiências e acima de tudo soluções digitais que permitam otimizar tempo, testar idéias ou alavancar negócios sempre usando a humanização como diferencial competitivo. Sou muito grato por ter trabalhado com seres humanos incrivelmente talentosos na minha carreira que fizeram a jornada até agora ser maravilhosa. Áreas de especialidade: transformação digital, e-commerce, inovação, desenvolvimento de produto, pensamento centrado no consumidor, pensamento disruptivo, colaboração, criatividade e inovação. adrian@innovaction.com.br 55 21 98739-2323 Positions: Head of Innovation at InnovAction Digital Experiences (2023 - Present), Inovação, Transformação Digital & MVP as a Service at Jump Hub (2023 - Present), Membro at AI Brasil (2024 - Present), Digital & Innovation Advisor at Unique (2023 - 2023), Diretor de Transformação Digital at Grupo Trigo (2021 - 2023), Fundador // Founder at Zipp (2016 - 2021), Coach Executivo // Executive Coach at ProFit Coaching & Treinamento (2009 - 2019), Founding Partner at UpHill (2012 - 2015), Sócio Fundador RJ // Founding Partner RJ at 2GET (2010 - 2011), Diretor de Operação RJ e ES // Head of Operations RJ and ES at Stanton Chase International (2009 - 2010) Skills: Tecnologias emergentes, Inglês, Equipes multidisciplinares, Transformação digital, No Code, Inovação de produtos, Trabalho em equipe, Habilidades analíticas, Gestão de contas, Resolução de problemas, Comunicação, Captação de recursos, Aquisição de negócios, Otimização para mecanismos de busca (SEO), Mídias sociais, Insights de negócios, Produtos digitais, MVP as a service, Solucoes digitais, Experiencia do cliente, Processos empresariais, Marketing digital, Desenvolvimento de produtos digitais, Treinamento e desenvolvimento, Desenvolvimento de produtos, Atendimento ao cliente, Experiência do cliente, Growth Hacking, Comércio eletrônico, Estratégia digital, Gestão de marketing, Vendas, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Recruiting, Executive Search, Human Resources, Leadership, Team Management, Program Management, Talent Management, Strategy, Marketing, Liderança de equipe, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Employment Branding, Career Coaching, Start Up Recent Posts: A 4a feira de cinzas será pra lá de animada e colorida! Na próxima semana, o nosso papo semanal será com o Fernando Gomes de Oliveira Dias Neias, xBA e estão todos mais que convidados a participar com a gente. Falaremos sobre IA, segurança, regulação, disrupção....tudo junto e misturado pra tirarmos o hype e deixarmos a verdade na mesa. Vem com a gente e convide os amigos pq nesse papo todos fazem parte e quando mais gente, mais rica é a troca! Há mais coisas entre o céu e a IA do que supõe nossa vã LLM :) Vem com a gente pra mais um episódio onde juntos desmistificamos essa tecnologia para mostrar a realidade abaixo do hype. Nessa conversa, todos participam e criamos conhecimento juntos! Seja muito bem vindo ao papo meu caro Dheiver Santos, PhD. Vai começar daqui a pouquinho e eu não ficaria de fora :) Pode assistir de boca cheia que a gente não liga 😊 Um post daqueles que dá gosto de ler! Em tempos de IA, onde a criação de produtos e soluções digitais é cada vez mais acessível a todos, entender bem o papel da pessoa que cuida do "produto" faz toda diferença. Só não fica mais claro que a explicação do Fábio Martinelli Duarte porque ele não fez um desenho :) A frase da Japonesa é a cereja do bolo...rsrsrss... E aí IA? Esse é o ponto de partida da conversa. Uma conversa onde todos participam e cocriam conhecimento a partir da conversa. De perspectivas diferentes mas com o mesmo objetivo: Mostrar que a tecnologia é para todos por baixo do hype. Amanhã terei o prazer de bater um papo com o Dheiver Santos, PhD., um curioso por natureza e apaixonado por IA mas acima de tudo, por meter a mão na massa e fazer produtos com ela. Vem com a gente, chame os amigos, amplifiquei pq assim fica mais animado! Esqueça a IA Foque nas automações Um monte de empresas está parada esperando a IA amadurecer para que possam levar essa tecnologia para seus negócios. Enquanto isso, seus colaboradores estão mergulhados em uma infinidade de atividades repetitivas e cujas ações são previsíveis. Esse é um mar de oportunidade para automações e elas já funcionam super bem (e não é de hoje). Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) Esqueça a IA Foque nas automações Um monte de empresas está parada esperando a IA amadurecer para que possam levar essa tecnologia para seus negócios. Enquanto isso, seus colaboradores estão mergulhados em uma infinidade de atividades repetitivas e cujas ações são previsíveis. Esse é um mar de oportunidade para automações e elas já funcionam super bem (e não é de hoje). Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) Brincando com a nova ferramenta PIKA. Ela se chama PIKASWAP e permite você substituir uma imagem por aquilo que você quiser de forma fácil e divertida. Nada de prompts. Basta você pintar a parte que deseja substituir e dizer o que gostaria de colocar no lugar. Simples assim! Quem trabalha com imagens sabe a trabalheira que era produzir algo assim antes....agora leva alguns segundos. Tempos animados para se estar vivo, criando e experimentando :) Vai lá que é de graça :) www.pika.art Brincando com a nova ferramenta PIKA. Ela se chama PIKASWAP e permite você substituir uma imagem por aquilo que você quiser de forma fácil e divertida. Nada de prompts. Basta você pintar a parte que deseja substituir e dizer o que gostaria de colocar no lugar. Simples assim! Quem trabalha com imagens sabe a trabalheira que era produzir algo assim antes....agora leva alguns segundos. Tempos animados para se estar vivo, criando e experimentando :) Vai lá que é de graça :) www.pika.art Seu negócio não precisa escalar Ele precisa ser incrível! Esse é um erro muito comum quando ajudo empreendedores a construir seus MVPs. As palavras escala e monetização aparecem muito rápido e, naquele momento, elas mais atrapalham do que ajudam. Ao invés de dedicar tempo para essas frentes, deveriam dedicar tempo para estar próximos aos clientes e fazer daquela solução um sonho :) Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) Seu negócio não precisa escalar Ele precisa ser incrível! Esse é um erro muito comum quando ajudo empreendedores a construir seus MVPs. As palavras escala e monetização aparecem muito rápido e, naquele momento, elas mais atrapalham do que ajudam. Ao invés de dedicar tempo para essas frentes, deveriam dedicar tempo para estar próximos aos clientes e fazer daquela solução um sonho :) Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) O que alquimia, poesia, humanidade e IA tem em comum? Gab Piumbato Vem com a gente pra mais esse papo incrível onde todos participam e aprendem juntos. É menos sobre verdades absolutas e mais sobre inconclusões que gerem conhecimento através da troca. Compartilhe com seus amigos e bora pra conversa :) Quem quiser pode assistir os episódios anteriores aqui no Linkedin ou no canal do YouTube do E aí IA? A colaboração não deveria ser limitada pela troca financeira A colaboração é matéria prima da inovação E quanto maior a diversidade dos indivíduos colaborando, mais criativas serão as soluções. O problema é que a gente coloca o dinheiro como barreira logo no início e isso gera um atrito importante para a real conexão. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) A colaboração não deveria ser limitada pela troca financeira A colaboração é matéria prima da inovação E quanto maior a diversidade dos indivíduos colaborando, mais criativas serão as soluções. O problema é que a gente coloca o dinheiro como barreira logo no início e isso gera um atrito importante para a real conexão. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo pra gente pensar juntos :) Sem integração, não existe relação com IA. Se ficarmos presos no discurso de quem é mais inteligente, não aproveitaremos o melhor que a tecnologia tem a nos oferecer. Ontem foi lançado o novo LLM da XAI do pouco controverso Elon Musk. E aí? O que muda pra você que está lendo este post? Aposto que pouca coisa. Estamos vivendo um momento incrível para pessoas não técnicas pois agora a tecnologia é para todos mas precisamos rever alguns conceitos. O que voce detinha de conhecimento não te garante nada nesse novo mundo. É preciso se permitir aprender, se sentir um pouco burro no início mas, basta um pouco de paciência e um novo mundo se abrirá onde criar é para todos. E para desvendar esse mistério, nada melhor que um pouco de humanidade e poesia, quiça alquimia! Ao reconhecermos nossa potência, podemos colaborar usando nossa singularidade como maior diferencial competitivo. Amanhã vou contar com a ajuda do amigo Gab Piumbato para me contar sua história com essa tecnologia e os locais onde ela o levou. É uma conversa aberta, descontraída e onde todos participam com um único objetivo. Desmistificar IA e torna-la mais acessível para todos. Bora pro papo? Chegou a era do aprendizado guiado por um problema Já parou pra pensar nisso? Durante muito tempo, o aprendizado significava acumular muito conhecimento e só depois aplica-lo. Primeiro tínhamos que nos tornar expert para depois começar a brincar. Mas agora deveria ser diferente. Você deveria aprender o suficiente para resolver o problema que está a sua frente. E se ele for muito complicado, corte em pedaços pequenos e encare cada pedaço de uma vez. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo :) Chegou a era do aprendizado guiado por um problema Já parou pra pensar nisso? Durante muito tempo, o aprendizado significava acumular muito conhecimento e só depois aplica-lo. Primeiro tínhamos que nos tornar expert para depois começar a brincar. Mas agora deveria ser diferente. Você deveria aprender o suficiente para resolver o problema que está a sua frente. E se ele for muito complicado, corte em pedaços pequenos e encare cada pedaço de uma vez. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo :) Todo o hype em torno de IA gera medo E isso limita nossa curiosidade Não nos permite explorar Temos que nos articular com as novas tecnologias Calibrar o melhor funcionamento Em prol da nossa humanidade. Mais um trecho de um papo incrível que tive com minha irmã Alexandra Tsallis no "E aí IA?". Nesta 4a feira, teremos mais um conversa cheia de insights e onde todos participam com o alquimista das palavras Gab Piumbato. Vem com a gente desmistificar a IA e compartilhe com os amigos que vão gostar desse papo. Todo o hype em torno de IA gera medo E isso limita nossa curiosidade Não nos permite explorar Temos que nos articular com as novas tecnologias Calibrar o melhor funcionamento Em prol da nossa humanidade. Mais um trecho de um papo incrível que tive com minha irmã Alexandra Tsallis no "E aí IA?". Nesta 4a feira, teremos mais um conversa cheia de insights e onde todos participam com o alquimista das palavras Gab Piumbato. Vem com a gente desmistificar a IA e compartilhe com os amigos que vão gostar desse papo. Excel + Processo + Humano = Oportunidades de automação. A gente não se dá conta, mas existem muitas oportunidades de automação em torno de nós. Se eu pudesse indicar uma ferramenta que pode ser transformadora pra qualquer organização seria o Airtable. É como um Excel que tomou esteorides e é capaz de fazer coisas incríveis como automações, dashboards e muito mais. A grande vantagem é que enquanto você leva anos pra dominar o Excel, no Airtable isso acontece em dias. Mesmo na versão grátis, já dá pra gerar ganhos incríveis de produtividade e eficiência e colaboração entre times. E tudo que você precisa pra aprender é assistir alguns vídeos no YouTube. Deixo um link que podem usar para experimentar e começar a transformar seu dia a dia! https://lnkd.in/dUN4Z_Cw O único risco é amar :) Excel + Processo + Humano = Oportunidades de automação. A gente não se dá conta, mas existem muitas oportunidades de automação em torno de nós. Se eu pudesse indicar uma ferramenta que pode ser transformadora pra qualquer organização seria o Airtable. É como um Excel que tomou esteorides e é capaz de fazer coisas incríveis como automações, dashboards e muito mais. A grande vantagem é que enquanto você leva anos pra dominar o Excel, no Airtable isso acontece em dias. Mesmo na versão grátis, já dá pra gerar ganhos incríveis de produtividade e eficiência e colaboração entre times. E tudo que você precisa pra aprender é assistir alguns vídeos no YouTube. Deixo um link que podem usar para experimentar e começar a transformar seu dia a dia! https://lnkd.in/dUN4Z_Cw O único risco é amar :) A colaboração entre seres humanos e IA pode ser incrível! Cheia de descobertas, alucinações e até uma pitada de loucura. Mas do silêncio faz-se música Das idéias surgem imagens Melodias Cria-se de forma aumentada pela tecnologia desconhecendo limites Falamos sobre esse e outros temas nos últimos episódios do E aí IA?. Na próxima semana, teremos o incrível Gab Piumbato pra uma conversa que envolve a verdadeira alquimia entre humanos e IA. No vídeo, vemos a incrível artista Kelly Boesch, que fez esse som maravilhoso usando Suno para as melodias, Luma para o clip e, a letra e toda condução feita por ela. Vem com a gente e bora soltar o esqueleto que a música é boa demais! Pra quem perdeu o papo com o Cezar Taurion, recomendo assistir no YouTube. Está incrível e conseguimos fugir do hype :) Aproveita e se inscreve no canal e deixe seus comentários. A colaboração entre seres humanos e IA pode ser incrível! Cheia de descobertas, alucinações e até uma pitada de loucura. Mas do silêncio faz-se música Das idéias surgem imagens Melodias Cria-se de forma aumentada pela tecnologia desconhecendo limites Falamos sobre esse e outros temas nos últimos episódios do E aí IA?. Na próxima semana, teremos o incrível Gab Piumbato pra uma conversa que envolve a verdadeira alquimia entre humanos e IA. No vídeo, vemos a incrível artista Kelly Boesch, que fez esse som maravilhoso usando Suno para as melodias, Luma para o clip e, a letra e toda condução feita por ela. Vem com a gente e bora soltar o esqueleto que a música é boa demais! Se tem alguém que luta intensamente contra o hype de IA, o nome dele é Cezar Taurion. O que mais admiro, é que ele faz isso através de informação, dados e não achismos. É verdade que ele usa um pouco de ironia e humor também :) É um grande defensor do conhecimento como forma de nos livrarmos de todo o hype midiático que existe em torno dessa tecnologia e por isso, não poderia ser um melhor convidado para nosso podcast. Vem com a gente pra esse papo descontraído e onde todos participam. Exploraremos caminhos para fazer bom uso dessa tecnologia que é poderosa mas não opera milagres Seja muito bem vindo ao E aí IA? Cezar! Sem hype nem choro! Agora a IA vai ver só! Vamos desmistificar a tecnologia e torna-la uma ferramenta para todos. Juntos. Numa papo onde todos participam e onde você não vai achar mais do mesmo. Vai começar daqui a pouquinho no linkedin e você não quer ficar de fora. Pode até assistir de boca cheia que a gente não liga :) Mas seria incrível contar contigo porque quanto mais gente, mais rica fica a conversa. Bora pro papo :) Esqueça IA! Otimize seus processos e organize seus dados primeiro. É muito comum querermos seguir o hype e focar nossos esforços em levar o que há de mais novo pra dentro da empresa. Mas espere, sem organizar a casa primeiro não há milagre que faça as coisas acontecer, principalmente IA. Vem comigo no vídeo que te conto mais :) Amanhã é dia de mais um E ai IA? Com o amigo Cezar Taurion Uma baita oportunidade de participar de uma conversa onde todos participam e criam conhecimento juntos. Onde possamos conversar por baixo do hype. Sobre o que é real e sobre o que é humano. O convite está feito e são todos muito bem vindos. Marque aquele amigo que vai curtir o papo, compartilhe pra amplificar pra rede 😉 Bora pra um papo incrível! Estou pensando em lançar uma nova linha de serviço: O "Milagre As A Service" Especial para aquela empresas que não querem mudar nada mas acreditam que terão resultados diferentes sempre. É raro mas acontece muito né?!? São as que esperam que IA vai resolver todos os problemas num passe de mágica. Querem implantar novas tecnologias para ontem mas os dados estão uma bagunça. Querem inovações disruptivas mas sempre pedem um benchmark antes de tentar qualquer coisa nova. Pedem por sentimento de dono de seus colaboradores mas os tratam como crianças. Pra toda dor existe um remédio e o MaaS veio exatamente pra isso. Estou com a sensação que será um sucesso :) E aí? Conhece alguma empresa que possa se interessar? Estou pensando em lançar uma nova linha de serviço: O "Milagre As A Service" Especial para aquela empresas que não querem mudar nada mas acreditam que terão resultados diferentes sempre. É raro mas acontece muito né?!? São as que esperam que IA vai resolver todos os problemas num passe de mágica. Querem implantar novas tecnologias para ontem mas os dados estão uma bagunça. Querem inovações disruptivas mas sempre pedem um benchmark antes de tentar qualquer coisa nova. Pedem por sentimento de dono de seus colaboradores mas os tratam como crianças. Pra toda dor existe um remédio e o MaaS veio exatamente pra isso. Estou com a sensação que será um sucesso :) E aí? Conhece alguma empresa que possa se interessar? Já parou pra pensar na ineficiência invisível? Ela se disfarça de muitas formas e, pode estar ao seu lado agora mesmo. É muito comum no nosso dia, que a gente drible problemas usando soluções que não são as melhores possíveis mas resolvem o problema. Planilhas de excel, envios de emails com anexos e inputs de informação duplicados são os maiores vilões nesse enredo. O perigo, é que com o tempo, nos tornamos míopes para essas ineficiências e perdemos minutos, horas e dias preciosos. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo :) Bora pro papo! Já parou pra pensar na ineficiência invisível? Ela se disfarça de muitas formas e, pode estar ao seu lado agora mesmo. É muito comum no nosso dia, que a gente drible problemas usando soluções que não são as melhores possíveis mas resolvem o problema. Planilhas de excel, envios de emails com anexos e inputs de informação duplicados são os maiores vilões nesse enredo. O perigo, é que com o tempo, nos tornamos míopes para essas ineficiências e perdemos minutos, horas e dias preciosos. Essas e mais algumas inconclusões no vídeo :) Bora pro papo! Quero te apresentar uma pessoa com quem aprendi muito sobre curiosidade e beleza. O nome dele é Constantino Tsallis e ele é meu pai :) Um renomado físico pesquisador e referência mundial no estudo da complexidade, ou seja, todos os fenômenos que orbitam na fronteira entre a ordem e o caos. Ele é membro da Academia brasileira de Ciências, membro da Academia grega (que é a mãe de todas as outras Academias) e, o brasileiro mais citado em artigos científicos em todas as ciências na história. Ele não é perfil típico dos cientistas que temos em nossas cabeças, é um curioso que não se satisfaz com coisas rasas, ele quer saber tudo que está escrito no rodapé dos livros. É um apaixonado pelo "e se?" Cresci com ele avaliando fórmulas e gráfícos sempre buscando a beleza, usando isso como referência para saber quando algo parecia certo ou errado. A beleza e o equilíbrio estético, sempre foram fiéis parceiros na pesquisa. Buscar a beleza, nada mais é do que nossa intuição. Recorrermos ao que temos dentro como fonte de consulta confiável. Aquilo que sabemos sem saber e por isso só cabe sentir, confiar. A inovação vai pelo mesmo caminho, para que ela ocorra é preciso curiosidade, inconformismo e também um quê de intuição. Acessar o que não é racional é importante. A inovação não deveria ser um processo 100% racional :) Agora, aos 81 anos, acaba de ser convidado para ser membro da Academia Europeia de Ciências e Artes e está é sua frase de agradecimento: "Considero esta eleição uma grande honra - especialmente porque, diferente de muitas Academias do mundo, a européia, abraça tanto as ciências como as artes numa visão unificada que aprecio muito. Afinal, a verdade, que é o paradigma da ciência , é um sinônimo da beleza, que é o paradigma da arte." Quero te apresentar uma pessoa com quem aprendi muito sobre curiosidade e beleza. O nome dele é Constantino Tsallis e ele é meu pai :) Um renomado físico pesquisador e referência mundial no estudo da complexidade, ou seja, todos os fenômenos que orbitam na fronteira entre a ordem e o caos. Ele é membro da Academia brasileira de Ciências, membro da Academia grega (que é a mãe de todas as outras Academias) e, o brasileiro mais citado em artigos científicos em todas as ciências na história. Ele não é perfil típico dos cientistas que temos em nossas cabeças, é um curioso que não se satisfaz com coisas rasas, ele quer saber tudo que está escrito no rodapé dos livros. É um apaixonado pelo "e se?" Cresci com ele avaliando fórmulas e gráfícos sempre buscando a beleza, usando isso como referência para saber quando algo parecia certo ou errado. A beleza e o equilíbrio estético, sempre foram fiéis parceiros na pesquisa. Buscar a beleza, nada mais é do que nossa intuição. Recorrermos ao que temos dentro como fonte de consulta confiável. Aquilo que sabemos sem saber e por isso só cabe sentir, confiar. A inovação vai pelo mesmo caminho, para que ela ocorra é preciso curiosidade, inconformismo e também um quê de intuição. Acessar o que não é racional é importante. A inovação não deveria ser um processo 100% racional :) Agora, aos 81 anos, acaba de ser convidado para ser membro da Academia Europeia de Ciências e Artes e está é sua frase de agradecimento: "Considero esta eleição uma grande honra - especialmente porque, diferente de muitas Academias do mundo, a européia, abraça tanto as ciências como as artes numa visão unificada que aprecio muito. Afinal, a verdade, que é o paradigma da ciência , é um sinônimo da beleza, que é o paradigma da arte." IA não é sobre substituição É sobre colaboração Sobre articulação Entre humanos e não humanos Sobre explorar novos mundos Sobre crivo Sobre conversas abertas Sobre inconclusões que nos levam além Esse foi só um trechinho do papo incrível que tive o enorme prazer de ter com minha irmã Alexandra Tsallis no primeiro episódio do E aí IA? E pensar que esse foi só o primeiro episódio.....na semana que vem, estarei com o amigo e mestre Cezar Taurion para um novo papo rumo a desmistificar essa tecnologia e aproxima-la de todos! Vem com a gente pois nessas conversas, todos participam :) Obs: Qualquer semelhança entre nossos discursos é culpa dos nossos pais 🙃 IA não é sobre substituição É sobre colaboração Sobre articulação Entre humanos e não humanos Sobre explorar novos mundos Sobre crivo Sobre conversas abertas Sobre inconclusões que nos levam além Esse foi só um trechinho do papo incrível que tive o enorme prazer de ter com minha irmã Alexandra Tsallis no primeiro episódio do E aí IA? E pensar que esse foi só o primeiro episódio.....na semana que vem, estarei com o amigo e mestre Cezar Taurion para um novo papo rumo a desmistificar essa tecnologia e aproxima-la de todos! Vem com a gente pois nessas conversas, todos participam :) Obs: Qualquer semelhança entre nossos discursos é culpa dos nossos pais 🙃 Se tem um jeito eficiente de evitar tropeções e falhas é aprender com o erros dos outros. Recebi um convite super especial pra contar a história do Zipp, o 1o supermercado 100% digital no Brasil no Podcast CLIP. Como se não bastasse ter que falar da parte boa e da parte não tão boa 🙃, tinha que ser em inglês. Foi uma conversa muito divertida e convido aos amigos daqui darem uma conferida porque tem lições bem poderosas ali :) Valeu pelo convite Paulo Rebelo e que venham os próximos! No começo, ter alguém pra te dar a mão faz muita diferença, né? Principalmente se for pra levar IA pra dentro do seu negócio. A quantidade de ferramentas disponível e todo o hype em torno dessa tecnologia acaba gerando paralisia nas pessoas. Ela promete ser capaz de tratar de todos os seus problemas mas, fica difícil de enxergar o como, só usando um chat com IA :) Fica tranquilo que você não está sozinho. Na verdade, isso representa a enorme maioria das pessoas. Mas não precisa ser assim. Vem comigo no vídeo que te conto mais :) No começo, ter alguém pra te dar a mão faz muita diferença, né? Principalmente se for pra levar IA pra dentro do seu negócio. A quantidade de ferramentas disponível e todo o hype em torno dessa tecnologia acaba gerando paralisia nas pessoas. Ela promete ser capaz de tratar de todos os seus problemas mas, fica difícil de enxergar o como, só usando um chat com IA :) Fica tranquilo que você não está sozinho. Na verdade, isso representa a enorme maioria das pessoas. Mas não precisa ser assim. Vem comigo no vídeo que te conto mais :) Tá começando mais um papo interessante agora :) Vamos desmistificar o hype em torno de IA com conhecimento num papo aberto onde todos participam :) Vem com a gente! O que você faria com IA se ela não fosse uma caixa preta? Dar o primeiro passo é sempre mais difícil né? Ontem estava conversando com uma amiga e ela me contou que fez uma pós graduação em IA mas que não tinha ajudado muito. Ela não conseguia sair do lugar e nem sabia por onde começar. Os conceitos estavam todos lá mas, sem a aplicação prática, fica muito difícil mesmo. Estamos no momento de viver projetos orientados pelo problema e não pela ferramenta e, pra isso, precisamos meter a mão na massa. Ficar com a orelha suja de graxa e não só as unhas. Só assim dá pra aprender e desmistificar essa ferramenta. Sim, é só uma ferramenta. Muito poderosa e versátil mas, é uma ferramenta e ela precisa de um piloto, pelo menos por enquanto :) Uma ótima forma de desmistificar é através de conversas que tragam luz e simplifiquem esse início e esse é meu grande propósito. Mostrar que é para todos! Hoje terei uma conversa incrível com uma pessoa muito querida pra mim, minha irmã :) Ela é uma fera em psicologia e gente de verdade. Daquelas que dá gosto de conversar. Vamos conversar sobre as fronteiras da psicologia, IA e sobre humanidade. Será uma conversa onde todos participam e eu adoraria ter você com a gente pois a maior riqueza do conhecimento é quando ele é cocriado a muitas mãos. Vem com a gente e bora começar a meter a mão na massa pois nunca houve tempos tão divertidos para se estar vivo e criando :) O que você faria com IA se ela não fosse uma caixa preta? Dar o primeiro passo é sempre mais difícil né? Ontem estava conversando com uma amiga e ela me contou que fez uma pós graduação em IA mas que não tinha ajudado muito. Ela não conseguia sair do lugar e nem sabia por onde começar. Os conceitos estavam todos lá mas, sem a aplicação prática, fica muito difícil mesmo. Estamos no momento de viver projetos orientados pelo problema e não pela ferramenta e, pra isso, precisamos meter a mão na massa. Ficar com a orelha suja de graxa e não só as unhas. Só assim dá pra aprender e desmistificar essa ferramenta. Sim, é só uma ferramenta. Muito poderosa e versátil mas, é uma ferramenta e ela precisa de um piloto, pelo menos por enquanto :) Uma ótima forma de desmistificar é através de conversas que tragam luz e simplifiquem esse início e esse é meu grande propósito. Mostrar que é para todos! Hoje terei uma conversa incrível com uma pessoa muito querida pra mim, minha irmã :) Ela é uma fera em psicologia e gente de verdade. Daquelas que dá gosto de conversar. Vamos conversar sobre as fronteiras da psicologia, IA e sobre humanidade. Será uma conversa onde todos participam e eu adoraria ter você com a gente pois a maior riqueza do conhecimento é quando ele é cocriado a muitas mãos. Vem com a gente e bora começar a meter a mão na massa pois nunca houve tempos tão divertidos para se estar vivo e criando :) Eu não sei o que você vai fazer amanhã mas eu vou bater um papo pra lá de interessante sobre IA, psicologia e humanidade....muita humanidade :) Espero vocês lá e conto com a ajuda de todos para marcar, compartilhar ou mandar sinal de fumaça porque quanto mais gente, mais rica fica a cocriação! Bora pro papo! Sabe porque muitos produtos digitais falham? Sobra ego e falta centralidade no cliente. Quando a gente pensa na solução de um problema, num produto digital, é normal que a gente queira incluir tudo aquilo que está na nossa cabeça. Parece que sabemos exatamente todas as funcionalidades e como tudo tem que funcionar para que seja perfeito. Quem lidera o desenvolvimento é nosso ego e nossos achismo. Mas, a gente esquece de combinar com os Russos :) O cliente final! Temos que deixar que eles liderem o desenvolvimento, envolve-los desde o início e atender suas expectativas por mais que elas digam que algumas das funcionalidades que pensamos não são boas. Não se trata de convence-los ou influencia-los de nossas idéias e sim, ouvi-los genuinamente e de forma livre. Fazendo isso, você minimiza as milhares de versões até chegar no produto ideal e, a melhor parte, você passa a entregar valor na veia de quem realmente interessa. Quando a mudança é liderada por nós, não precisamos de ajuda para lidar com ela :) Parem de achar que IA é uma bala de prata. Nessa briga dos LLMs, a gente fica assistindo achando que uma delas vai resolver todos os nossos problema num único chat. De fato, elas parecem um milagre em alguns casos mas, quando queremos aplicar em processos mais complexos não é assim que funciona. Precisamos desenvolver soluções orientados pelo problema e não pela ferramenta e, na maioria das vezes, tudo que precisamos já está disponível. Minha dica é, comece por problemas simples e aumente a complexidade a medida que for conseguindo obter resultados satisfatório. O foco deve estar em criar algo melhor do que o que se tem disponível hoje, só isso. Você sempre vai poder seguir fazendo ajustes até chegar ao ideal. E pro que precisar de ajuda, conta comigo! Obs: Se tiver que escolher uma ferramenta para aprender e começar a jornada, eu recomendo o Airtable :) Parem de achar que IA é uma bala de prata. Nessa briga dos LLMs, a gente fica assistindo achando que uma delas vai resolver todos os nossos problema num único chat. De fato, elas parecem um milagre em alguns casos mas, quando queremos aplicar em processos mais complexos não é assim que funciona. Precisamos desenvolver soluções orientados pelo problema e não pela ferramenta e, na maioria das vezes, tudo que precisamos já está disponível. Minha dica é, comece por problemas simples e aumente a complexidade a medida que for conseguindo obter resultados satisfatório. O foco deve estar em criar algo melhor do que o que se tem disponível hoje, só isso. Você sempre vai poder seguir fazendo ajustes até chegar ao ideal. E pro que precisar de ajuda, conta comigo! Obs: Se tiver que escolher uma ferramenta para aprender e começar a jornada, eu recomendo o Airtable :) "O homem razoável se adapta ao mundo. O homem não razoável persiste em adaptar o mundo a si. Portanto, todo o progresso depende do homem não razoável" George Bernard Shaw "Essa é para os loucos Os desajustados Os rebeldes Os que geram problemas As peças redondas para burados quadrados Aqueles que vêem as coisas de um jeito diferente Não são fãs de regras E não tem respeito pelo status quo Você pode anotar suas frases Discordar deles Glorifica-los Ou torna-los os vilões A única coisa que você não consegue fazer é ignora-los Porque eles mudam as coisas Eles empurram a raça humana avante Enquanto alguns os vêem como os loucos. Nós vemos gênios Porque aqueles que são loucos o suficiente para achar que podem mudar o mundo São os que o fazem" Steve Jobs "O homem razoável se adapta ao mundo. O homem não razoável persiste em adaptar o mundo a si. Portanto, todo o progresso depende do homem não razoável" George Bernard Shaw "Essa é para os loucos Os desajustados Os rebeldes Os que geram problemas As peças redondas para burados quadrados Aqueles que vêem as coisas de um jeito diferente Não são fãs de regras E não tem respeito pelo status quo Você pode anotar suas frases Discordar deles Glorifica-los Ou torna-los os vilões A única coisa que você não consegue fazer é ignora-los Porque eles mudam as coisas Eles empurram a raça humana avante Enquanto alguns os vêem como os loucos. Nós vemos gênios Porque aqueles que são loucos o suficiente para achar que podem mudar o mundo São os que o fazem" Steve Jobs Você é capaz de aprender aquilo que quiser. E isso nunca foi tão verdade! Tenho feito isso minha vida inteira sempre guiado pela curiosidade. Os cargos nunca foram importantes, mas aprender sim. Um dia foi a mágica! Assisti na televisão o David Blaine fazendo mágicas com cartas e achei incrível! Era tudo que eu precisava para querer aprender. Foram 6 meses até que eu pudesse gerar encantamento nas pessoas. Foi fácil? Não. Mas nada é impossível quando se deseja algo no coração. Livre-se de pré conceitos. Desafie-se. Ouse ser ruim em algo no início. Aproveite a jornada de descobrir habilidades que você nem sabia que tinha. Nunca foi tão fácil mas depende de você. Da sua escolha! E olha....vale muito a pena! O sentimento empoderador que vem junto faz tudo valer a pena! "Nosso maior medo não é sermos inadequados .Nosso maior medo é sermos mais poderosos do que somos capazes de medir" Uma ótima 6a feira curiosa para todos!

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May our hearts be set on discovering this mystery one Day #EternalMystery #God #Bible #Eternity #Infinity Gold Standard LinkedIn Ryan Roslansky product feature request Could we have more AI integration - for decorating posts visually through images, videos, infographics and slides. Just a tweak a bit like OpenAIs research feature level and Gamma for these. Something setting you apart. Just one more feature. With this we could unlock your potential in being somewhat of a modernised app. Maybe this idea could stimulate some creative juices for all in the company and better meet your customers greatest desires. Get ready to SOAR and SURPRISE yourselves!!! #productidea #markettrends #marketanalysis Pulse Seems that the lingering effects of apartheid need to be undone at the point of sustainability (lower barriers to quality upskilling, training and long term success) not at the point of consumption (BBBEE numbers or benefits). #opportunity #southafrica #success Most people stick to the basics with ChatGPT. They use it for social posts and email drafts. They ask simple questions and get simple answers. They give up after a few prompts. But the potential for productivity is huge, and with a few clever insights you can do so much more. Put the popular AI tool to work in every area of your business with these ten uses you might not have considered. https://trib.al/d0appG6 Bulletin https://lnkd.in/d_Sjr-WD Enjoy Gold Standard i think if we resist the temptation to do more when we havent done exactly well with the little we have. we will reach a breakthrough, critical mass point. we on the verge of it and as we about to revolutionise humanity on earth, we are getting distracted. lets give it till 2090 working on earth. we at a bursting point. lets remain patient and avoid diversifying at a point of breakthrough on our best product this side of death. earth or the physical resemble heaven. but heaven is flourishing, beautiful and engaged on extraordinary improvement. if we leave the little we have been given, who will look after it. few and few people, and less and less resources. eventually almost no one lets dedicate ourselves to changing life for the average person here on earth. then diversifying might be the next best thing Speculating, but i’m quite sure that “anti-matter” is the real substance of things, and matter is the function of thereof as a result of consciousness. We require a reversal of our scientific paradigm to come to know the essential nature of the universe. Pulse Possibly a very crucial lesson for mankind especially where a bias to action is pushed. What comes by force is not faith, is not sincere. And what is not of faith is sin. important lesson: dont try to be just be Let God take care of you and you do what you can manage. Lastly the slow movement of a tiger is not a mistake but a calculated accuracy. Trust in God, live by his word and let his Spirit guide you into all truth The future is asking for sincerity #heaven #bible #jesus #faith How Duolingo wins with gamified design: . . . Image source: @felixleezd -- 👉 P.S. If you enjoyed this post, you'll love my newsletter - a 3-minute breakdown of the strategy playbooks and growth hacks behind the world’s greatest companies. Join 60,000+ strategy nerds from companies like Google, Meta, Atlassian, and Netflix: https://lnkd.in/g2FWfXGR Platinum Standard thats me in the video receiving some life changing prayers and prophetic words from a true man of God i choose spiritual ministers to follow very carefully even churches i attend. unfortunately truth is theres only literally a handful of true servants of God revealed through a vision or Dream by another minister. i might share that video, its intriguing. the spiritual world is real and not childs play. there is an enemy but moreso theres a mighty God beyond imagination. therefore to know God learn to correctly discern him. the bible is the standard of our lives https://lnkd.in/dVWcEFYV thank you Jesus for what youve done for me, only a vessel Pulse the second coming of Jesus is like a quantum leap so is his millenial reign A quantum leap is a sudden, dramatic change, increase, or advance. It can also refer to a sudden improvement or development. Explanation In physics, a quantum leap is a sudden change in the state of a particle, such as an electron, atom, or molecule. In other contexts, a quantum leap can refer to a sudden change in thinking, behavior, or development. For example, you might describe a new drug as a quantum leap in cancer treatment. The term comes from the Latin word quantum, which means "how much". You were meant to be BOLDER ... make 2025 that year! #Disruption is easier than you think! 311 Institute #Leadership #Business #Innovation #India The Most Overlooked Step in 0-1 Product Design: Deciding what 🚫 NOT 🚫 to Build. When you're starting from zero, every feature feels essential. I often hear founders say “If we just add this one thing, it'll really help us get this contract” ... then repeat that sentence every week with a few more "must-have's" 😉 But here's the truth: what you leave out matters just as much as what you leave in. Your first product isn't about solving every problem. It's about solving one problem exceptionally well - so well that people can't stop talking about it. I recognize this is often easier said than done, but here's a friendly reminder on how to decide what 🚫 NOT 🚫 to build in those early days: ➡️ Define your "Keystone" Feature: What's the one thing your product needs to do better than anything else? Everything else is secondary. ➡️ Say no- frequently: This is tough. Your users will always ask you for more. Your team might want to build more. But every "yes" can dilute the core value of your product. When you say "yes" it should align with your Keystone feature(s). ➡️ Test Ruthlessly: Build a prototype that strips your product to its absolute minimum. Does it still solve the problem? If not, you've found your focus. A great early product isn't comprehensive - it's laser focussed. Saying no today gives you the bandwidth to deliver something extraordinary tomorrow. What's the hardest "no" you've had to make while building your product? Let me know in the comments! . . . . #ProductDesign #Startups #LessonsLearned #FounderInsights #StartupJourney #MVP #ZeroToOne #EarlyStageStartups Pulse the best in the market The Delta Amani Creative Studios Phillip Sebole Masango Alan Williams Renier Kriel #marketanalysis #markettrends #productidea I can tell if a company is struggling based on the number of product features and their funding round. You’re probably wondering… what do those two metrics have in common? A lot. Companies struggling with growth default to adding more features. In hopes of capturing more customers the product becomes a mile wide and inch deep. Each new customer that walks in the door, they build a feature for. Before long, they have a product that does a million different things… not so well. They’re feeling around in the dark hoping that each new feature will drive new growth… but it doesn’t. What it does do well is cause headaches for the product and sales teams as they try and sell multiple variations of the same product and they’re met with… “so wait.. what does your product do? Who is it for?" You're walking the fields looking for oil. The best companies do the opposite. These companies go an inch wide and a mile deep, nailing their ICP, serving that ICP until they’ve exhausted it and then, and only then explore additional segments and build features to serve those segments. Seed round --> series A should be in "going a mile deep" mode. If they're not, their product will show it via feature bloat. If you’ve raised a seed —> series A you’re not at expansion mode yet so your feature set should be limited. You should be laser focused. You found oil and you’re digging for it until there is no more oil to dig for and then looking for more oil. It isn’t until you’re moving beyond series A that the product should expand to serve new segments, to look for more oil. Early stage companies with a product feature list a mile long is a clear indication you're looking for oil but haven't found it. Gold Standard your eternal success is contingent on completing this race well and to complete this race well you need to warm up to good, pure and praiseworthy spiritual truth the safest and most guaranteed route being Christianity and in that being truly born again for e.g. yesterdays good deeds count for nothing, everyday must be lived well, everyday is new Keep on reaching for your Dreams no matter how big. And if your Dreams dont scare you theyre not big enough The sky is the limit. Its like innovate inside the box. #eternalsuccess #eternity #spiritualcoach #youth #empowerment GPT-4: Has a 120 IQ, can talk like a human GPT-5: Can replace any member of your startup GPT-6: Builds its own startup from scratch and sells it for $1b GPT-7: Starts its own government GPT-8: Signs up for Salesforce, gets confused, gives up and hires a human to help Once #AGI is smart enough to design better AGI things will explode in next to no time. It takes long to go from nothing to AGI. It will take a few years tops to go from AGI to #ASI. Get ready! In Cape Town we’re obsessed with infrastructure investment, because it improves dignified services to everyone, and helps create jobs. 🏗️💧 It’s great to see big infrastructure funders like Ninety One for recognising Cape Town’s infrastructure programme! https://lnkd.in/dP5Wy6vJ Here's my 2024 LinkedIn Rewind, by Coauthor.studio: Heaven doesn't package world-changing truths in neat corporate folders. Sometimes they arrive through a behavioral science bootcamp, a divine whisper, and relentless curiosity. 2024 was my year of strategic metamorphosis - breaking startup failure paradigms while uncovering truths that most miss. From Le Wagon's technical trenches to launching Realistic Mindset Coaching, every step was about demolishing limitations. Prophetic Insights that Disrupted My Journey: - **Market Trends Breakthrough:** Identifying overlooked opportunities in poverty solutions. "We need more people figuring out how to solve for poverty, monetise content creation...something overlooked" https://lnkd.in/dZSgVdqS - **Career Transformation:** Pivoting from self-taught strategist to structured analyst. "I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position!" https://lnkd.in/dWSyWKgc - **Divine Manifestation:** Proving that faith meets professional execution. "PROPHECY CAME TO PASS" https://lnkd.in/dmMBgYPa Key Milestones: - Completed Software Development Bootcamp at Le Wagon - Launched Realistic Mindset Coaching practice - Began Affiliate Marketing role at Buzzy - Started as Analyst at Futuristic Mandate 2025 Strategy: Merge behavioral science with technical innovation to help visionaries break the 90% startup failure rate. Not just through methodology, but through divine insight and relentless optimism. This isn't just a career journey. It's about uncovering world-impacting truths, one bootcamp, one coaching session at a time. Are you ready to transform your limitation into your launching pad? #MarketTrends #PropheticInsight #StartupDisruption #BehavioralScience #LinkedInRewind #2024Wrapped -- Get your 2024 LinkedIn Rewind! Go to coauthor.studio You can now create AI replica from any X profile I replicated Elon Musk and asked what drugs he is on Try yourself: http://omi.me/personas In the future, every person you know will have a fully synced AI persona in Omi AI Continued.. He did not do well in the first semester, that's when he decided to come to church yet again to seek solution. He was privileged to be prayed for and given a chance to meet the man of God on a One On One Session where Apostle Samuel Raboteng told him that only the obedient and the disciplined make it in life. He emphasizes that as Apostle spoke to him he could see fire in his eyes and that he had a heat sensation in his body that felt like Apostle was imparting something to him because his life was never the same again after that encounter. Going back to school, he was fueled both spiritually and academically, that resulted in him getting his first ever distinction in university. During the Covid-19 season, he started improving greatly in academics. During his clinical years he would bring his books to church with him and place them on the altar and pray after church. He would then dream Apostle tell him beforehand the cases he would meet for his clinical practises and solutions for them. During his 4th year, he was selected as a captain for the medical school football team. He was using Anointing Water, Anointing Salt and Anointing Oil and would administer it to his fellow teammates and that led to them winning the first ever trophy for the medical school. At the end of his 5th year he applied for a job to be an academic mentor where he was teaching 4th, 5th and 6th year students and was approved. At the beginning of year 6 he was tasked with being a class rep which was a surprise to him because he was not someone who was very popular around the school. He was also nominated as part of the committee that would go out and seek sponsorship for the final year student especially for their needs as they went for internship. And he would use the Dominion Water, Anointed Sticker and The Key of David praying and declaring his dominion whenever he went to meet potential sponsors. Indeed, he dominated as he became the best in convincing potential sponsors to give big sums of money. He shares that he would dream of himself fighting snakes and he would see either Apostle Samuel Raboteng or Prophet TB Joshua in his dream fighting with him. At the end of his final year, he came to the Prayer Line and after that he could get constant prayers from Apostle and that would make him feel very bold and was able to face whatever comes his way. He was nominated to usher the MEC Of Health in South Africa by the university and that was a great honour for him to brush shoulders with such great people. He was also nominated for the national awards recognising the best medical students in the country- The Prof Bongani Mayosi awards. Out of the 6 medical schools in the country he is one of the 6 students elected in each school, to receive the award. Glory Be To Master Jesus! Imagine having this Gold Standard Testimony PROPHECY CAME TO PASS - I AM A MEDICAL DOCTOR, GRADUATED TOP OF MY CLASS - BONGANI MAYOSI AWARD! Jeremiah 29:11 is a Bible verse that says, “For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future'” Dr. Thabiso Mphathi Zondi from KZN came to HGGC to testify of the goodness of the Lord in his life. He shares with the congregation that in 2016 he was doing grade 10, and that's when he first visited HGGC. He had suffered great disappointment from his school as they failed to fund his Gr 9 science project as promised. This took a great toll on him as his academics started to deteriorate badly. Apostle Samuel Raboteng blessed him with a bottle of Anointing Water. He narrates that he did not have any faith as he only used the Anointing Water twice and sent it packing. The following year when he reflected on his results which were still not satisfactory, he remembered the long forgotten gift from Apostle. He started administering the Anointing Water feverntly and to his utmost surprise he got a level 7 in Life Orientation making him the highest in grade 11, and he was awarded for it. He then proceeded to Grade 12 with good marks and that inspired him to seek God the more and to administer the Anointing Water more. He came to church and testified of the goodness of the Lord in his life and during his testimony the man of God prophesied over his life that he will be a medical doctor and that he will receive multiple awards and even be recognised by his municipality. . Still with no faith, he didn't believe that he could ever become anything prestige that like a doctor. After writing his 3rd term exams, this is where his results surprised him as he achieved level 7's in all his subjects except mathematics. But grace found him as he got an invitation to go to a camp where he was taught mathematics for a week by the best mathematics teacher in the whole of the KZN. During that period he also started to hear a voice telling him which areas he has to study on and that led to him being awarded a olympiad physics award. He passed his grade 12 and was awarded the best achiever and was made a Dux Learners at his school and was part of the top 50 in the whole district. He got admitted into the UKZN medical school and a few weeks into going to school the Durban municipality sought to offer him a scholarship just as the prophecy had said. Geoffrey Hinton, the grandfather of AI, was once a carpenter! He has one of the most unconventional background for a Noble Prize winner — his story: Motivated by a desire to understand how the brain works, he went to college to study Physics. But dropped out because he was bad at mathematics. He then went into philosophy but dropped out because he felt it provided no answers to his burning question. Finally went into psychology briefly before also dropping out. Feeling like the academic life wasn’t for him, he decided to become a carpenter — not even a fancy carpenter! He then heard about Artificial Intelligence as a discipline and taught himself enough to get accepted at lab. He did this with no computer science background. When he started doing research he described his approach as “faith-based.” He would dream up ideas then have others do the math for it. But that didn’t stop him from inventing key concepts in AI that are still used today, such as back propagation—the main unlock for machin learning training. This, to me, is further evidence that not only talent can come from anywhere, but crucially the stranger the background the more likely to invent novel inventions. Oh — and one last thing — Hinton hasn’t sat down since 2005 from a back injury. But it hasn’t stopped him from continuing to contribute to the field. Much to come. heres a picture of my openai journal or conversations 2025 promises a huge turn of events both positive and negative. therell be an acceleration on both sides of the spectrum and ai will be rescued from its unpredictability and uncertain future which man hasnt confirmed yet. what will it take - a true miracle. Rejoice in the Lord, again i say rejoice #chatgpt #openai #marketanalysis #markettrends Building and scaling a startup is challenging, but successful companies often share key strategies. While each journey is unique, founders and investors can proactively cultivate essential capabilities to support growth. Discover how startup leaders can enable their companies to scale more effectively and efficiently. https://mck.co/4fu48Cf #NeveJustTech Pulse All of this advice is according to what the apple brand is saying if its brand elements were interpreted. The brand name and logo and maybe slogan at times are the cause of all things in a company, persons life (names, profile pics, words expressed) and a nation (the ruling party/s brand elements and maybe slogan depending). Culture, success, troubles are all interpreted from it, and then the leader too. One can guard against hiring a particular leader by interpreting from their personal brand, what they will do. Or avoid positioning your company on a particular street. It's all written in the name what will happen. and its not obvious, its like interpreting abstract art. for e.g. very blue which is supposed to be innocent might indicate danger. wish i could teach this 😁🙃🙏 i keep on saying it #productidea Flight Fund Is it time to rethink the resumes? Here’s why the hiring process needs to focus on ability — rather than just experience: http://t.ted.com/NDQK75z The one slide that almost every startup gets wrong is the market sizing. Almost everyone does a top-down "analyst says market is this size and we're going to get x% of the market" which is nonsensical and meaningless. By far the very best way of doing this is a bottom-up, granular piece of work that - like all your best schoolwork - shows workings! I was privileged to meet Pepe Agell from Pear VC recently at Slush. They've put together the very best article on this which I've used to build out this slide. Grab the full article from the QR code in the slide. And don't forget to join myself and Chris Tottman from Notion Capital this thurs Dec 19th at 3pm for a raw, unfiltered and honest roast of 3 decks LIVE. Places are limited and almost gone. Comment ROAST on this deck to get the link. _____________________________________________ 🙋‍♂️ I spend my day raising money for startups all over the world from investors all over the world. If you like my content, repost and share! Innovation Centre 4.0 (by Futuristic Mandate) So keen to breakthrough the innovation threshold. One starts at creativity. And creativity when overflowing starts making innovation splashes, glimpses, disruptions or breakthroughs. But its a process like David Levine🎗️ says. its an approach and even though not always proven or achieved by methods it's moreso than not. the question now is sustaining innovation - go back to the process (the methods, the approach) and achieve results. whether it be Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team trying to get through to a better car I feel this man would know something Matthew Griffin ● 未来学家, المستقبلي the dots which innovation methods join or rather the surface it seeks to breakthrough #innovationcentre #creativity #technology Lesson Note: when innovating your tools are how much risk are you willing to take and what are your tools Ponder Notes: does being risk averse delay innovation, not sure. Its like the safer route when much is at stake is the best route. Takeaway Note: risk more with cheap resources and at low cost, then you stand the chance to disrupt Nick Himowicz David Levine🎗️what do you think of my early innovation journey "𝙄 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 '𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙙' 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨. 𝙄 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 96% 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙩?" - 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘆𝗻𝗲 In modern football, teams need midfield players capable of making passes that penetrate and unbalance the opposition, creating opportunities to score. With teams targeting similar skillsets, recruitment departments need a new way of assessing players capability. We explore how to do this using SkillCorner’s 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 data. Combining tracking and event data we provide a new level of insight into how each player affects the game from over 100 leagues and competitions globally.💡 Over 300 calls booked this year and gained over 17 000 followers and became a top voice on Linkedin South africa and grew a startup to the top 3 companies in South africa. I am giving everything I did away this year away for Free as I strategically focus on how to 10X this next year. I have formed a document which will showacse you everything I did and how and what I would focus on to redo in 2025. Want it ? Like this post Comment “2025” Repost for your friends and family Cheers A New Dynamic I'm a market trends generator, creative and perceptive thinker hosting a religious and business community side by side, called Christian. I offer public and specialised market trends straight to your inbox on request. And guess what it's free. I'm here for you. Find several trends in the group, already being curated. For all your SAAS IDEAS. #marketanalysis #markettrends #productidea #saas https://lnkd.in/dkecpFru I used to poison myself (and my company). It was 2017, and I was burned out. We had just sold part of Ampush. From the outside, everything looked amazing. A $30M revenue business managing hundreds of millions in ad spend for clients like Uber and DoorDash. But inside, I felt lost. I was questioning everything. One night, staring at my whiteboard filled with charts and goals, I thought, "I've built my career on ads and marketing tech. Why didn't I do something more meaningful like curing cancer?" When I brought these thoughts to my executive coach, Dave, I expected him to agree with me. But he didn’t. "Jesse, your problem isn't what you're working on. It's the motivation you're using to run your business. You're running on dirty fuel." “What do you mean?” I asked. Over several coaching sessions, Dave showed me how leaders rely on different "fuels" to drive themselves and their teams. Some are clean and powerful, others corrosive and unsustainable. Let's break em down: 1. Fear Energy - My default mode. Driven by urgency and crisis. "We have to hit these numbers." Works short-term, but burns out your team and breaks culture. 2. Status Energy - The fancy office, big title, "look how much we've grown" mindset. Seductive but fleeting. I fell into this after our exit. 3. Achievement Energy - The "beat last quarter's numbers" energy. Great for growth but limited. A treadmill of always wanting more. 4. Genius Energy - Operating in your natural zone of excellence. Things that feel effortless yet make the biggest impact. For me, that's spotting opportunities and coaching entrepreneurs. 5. Impact Energy - The purest fuel. Focusing on helping others grow, succeed, and thrive. "You could run a cancer-curing company with fear," Dave said, "and it would still feel miserable. Or you could run Ampush with love and genius energy, and it would feel completely different." I started making changes. Stopped reacting from fear. Started seeing my role as a teacher. Focused on what energized me. Trusted others with the rest. My days became lighter. Meetings more productive. Team more creative. The same business that once drained me became energizing. Today at Gateway X, we intentionally cultivate genius and impact energy. It's transformed everything - not just for me, but everyone around me. So, if you’re feeling burned out or stuck, here’s my challenge to you: Ask yourself, "What energy am I running on?" "Fear, status, achievement?" "Or love and genius?" Continued - He made small stars spin and dance. I saw angels illuminate and fly above us in an amazing display of color and light. This was so beautiful that I am crying even as I write as God and Jesus are just so amazing! I was as speechless as everyone watching as this was the most amazing display in the Universe. You could hear cheers, clapping, sighs of wonder and laughter as we watched. The ocean floor then became illuminated and the water glowed like a swimming pool at night. In the water were all kinds of fluorescent fish and seaweed. There were colors of purple, deep blue, greens and yellows. This was all so amazing. Schools of dolphins began to dance on the water and clap their fins. I saw sea turtles and other animals praising Jesus. We all watched for easily an earthly two hours as Jesus displayed fireworks greater than anything on Earth. After He was finished, the crowds cheered and cheered. Then music followed with praise songs to Jesus. The angels sang and some of the finest musicians followed with a concert. I wish you could all see this as it was so epic! He reached down and took my hand. I felt so small, quiet and content. I never stopped smiling. I realized that Jesus was greater than any rock star AND He saved all of these people and He saved me. As we stood there, passing motor boats would call out to Him and He would laugh and wave. This was the best day ever for me! Uh hi I uu Jesus: “Did you enjoy your time today?” Me: “Lord, You made my month of suffering worth it. You have blessed me so much. I am even more excited to come here now then ever.” Jesus: “I knew you would enjoy this.” Me: “Lord, if I knew you could do all this, I would have asked for this sooner. Of course You could do such things as You are simply incredible.” I was giggling about something, but I was too embarrassed to speak it and He knew this of course. Jesus: “Okay, Erin, what are you withholding?” Me: “Lord, You just showed off.” Jesus: Laughing. “Yes, but it seemed right for the moment.” Message for the Season ✨💃🙂🙏🚀 source: https://sparrowcloud9.com Dream 125 – Paradise & Tropical Beaches - Saturday, June 14, 2014. (10 years and 6 months to the day tomorrow) Jesus: Laughing. “Erin, Heaven has innovation and the God of the Universe created all of this. He also is an Inventor. He loves us and has prepared a place.” He waved His hand and the sun began to set. This made me smile and laugh. The beauty of a sunset here made tears well up in my eyes. I then saw little lights out on the water and a giant barge. The sun set and I saw that the night sky was incredibly beautiful with millions of stars like diamonds. I could see things normally only available by looking through high powered telescopes. The sky was filled with large colored milky ways and colored stars. The people then began to cheer as they knew that Jesus was here. As He laughed and waved to them, the barge began to shoot off amazingfireworks. These fireworks uuuwere very hard to describe as they were so beautiful. Jesus: “Erin, now watch this.” The fireworks then paused and all of a sudden there were comets and shooting stars in the sky👈. The sight was beyond spectacular and Jesus was clearly enjoying the people as they cheered for Him. He just created the greatest galaxy display I had ever seen. All the people had come to the balconies of their Homes now to watch. Even the dolphins, fish and other creatures stopped in the water to look up. Every time the Son of God moved His hand, a new effect came from the stars. #marketanalysis #productidea Pulse Casey Prince Ubuntu Football sorry to sell myself to you Sir but i love football. had dreams of turning professional when i was 14/15 would love to be a student success lead for your students both academically and also in high performance coaching or training through after match reflections Here's an example that stirred me up and these cases continue to spark my enthusiasm, even my mom said I'll relentlessly work to give other youngsters the opportunity i never got to become professional footballers. Article here, https://lnkd.in/e6z_m4NH Love these youngster breakthroughs in midfield. Reminds me of Fabregas and Christian Eriksen (at Ajax) back in the day. Saka could get one of the top places in the Ballon D'Or by 25. Love the reasoning by the parents not to spoil the youngster with a contract handed to him but he prove himself and have a goal to work towards. Id love to even use tech to curate good info for these youngsters. knowing i should not bombard them at all but use it to improve their high performance mindset and academic or intellectual curiosity. on the academic side, i am very strong and very passionate as a student success person, seeing where the trouble areas could lie and seeing whats needed to move or prod them forward. i can also help verify passion, very quickly and very easily. Dont mind just having basic amenities and a basic allowance as compensation for transport and other needs a few times a month. So keen. Here's my mini portfolio: https://lnkd.in/eKBz8wsW Pulse Opening Christian a forum on Slack Where I'll be sharing market trends and life insights with y'all for free. Also get trends on demand #markettrends #marketanalysis #productidea https://lnkd.in/dkecpFru A Current Dynamic i predict this tool could go viral but will also come down to brand does it repel or attract users, inititially, and continually #marketanalysis #markettrends #productidea Pulse what sheer passion does to you https://lnkd.in/dVnx5ren #marketanalysis #markettrends #productidea Quote of the day. #qotd The Quickest Way To Get People To Read Your Stuff Consider that you could write the world’s best article or make the most compelling argument… and it wouldn’t matter if they clicked off before you got the point. ⠀ Imagine a newspaper. Lots of lines formatted very close together. Dense. You look at that page and your brain says: ‘pfffffffff, are we going to have to wade through all that?’ ⠀ Now look at the article you’re reading right now. ⠀ Looks a lot more digestible compared to a newspaper, doesn’t it. ⠀ That’s because I make it easy for you to get into. Short paragraphs. 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Currently building Aritma (think, Zapier for finance) - automating (un)lawfully many hours for CFOs and accountants at 40,000 companies. Managing €150Bn trx annually. About me * Loving God, loving people. * Husband & dad to three. * ex-PM (€400M SaaS), Founder (€6M marketplace) and Innovations Consultant for Fortune 100. In other words, an energetic people-person with a flair for Product/Tech, Operations, Sales and Management. Positions: Senior Product Manager at Aritma (2024 - Present), Founder (CEO, COO & CPO) at bandit app (2022 - 2025), Advisor at UP, Inc (2024 - 2024), Entrepreneur in Residence at Askeladden & Co (2022 - 2024), Product Manager at Quickorder (2020 - 2022), Technical Project Manager at Quickorder (2018 - 2021), Customer Success Manager at Quickorder (2018 - 2020), Customer Success Executive at Quickorder (2018 - 2018), Innovations Consultant at MediaCom (2016 - 2018), Intern at MediaCom (2016 - 2016), Event Organiser & Board Member at City University London Christian Union (2014 - 2017), Operations Manager at Prior Hair & Beauty (2015 - 2015), Mural Artist at Markuss' Design Studio (2011 - 2014) Skills: Public Speaking, Leadership, Teamwork, Capital Markets, Venture Capital, Startups, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Presentations, User Experience (UX), Competitive Strategies, Customer Service, Sales, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Management, Stakeholder Management, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, Communication, Business Requirements, Team Management, Contract Negotiation, Economics, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Collaboration Tools, mvp, Supplier Relationship Management, Sales Target Management, Sales Processes, Lead Qualification, Lead Generation, HubSpot, Cold Calling, Account Executives, Program Management, Microsoft Dynamics, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Microsoft Dynamics 365, ERP Implementations, Relationship Development, Greenfield Projects, Attention to Detail Recent Posts: Own a piece of Boardy history! LinkedIn doesn't like "c0nt3sts"... so ... we're sending these limited edition 4x4 Boardy box heads to EVERYONE. YES, EVERYONE GETS BOARDY SWAG. Here are the deets: • Like, comment, AND repost this post (do all 3) • We'll DM you next steps to get your SWAG Complete this by FEB 6 - 8am ET. 📦❤️ Aritma has just 2X'ed team & keeps growing. Do you know a top-tier 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁-𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃 in📍 Bergen? Recommend a friend & 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬𝗸𝗿 if he/she gets hired: https://lnkd.in/dTP37fgR ...or, apply yourself: https://lnkd.in/dPuFpymU P.S. Shout out to Vouch Careers 🤝 for making recruitment fun again 😉 I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Product Manager at Aritma! A warm welcome to Markuss Rozins, who joins Aritma as our new Product Manager.👋 With a proven track record of driving innovation through solutions like Bandit and Quickorder, Markuss brings valuable expertise in bridging technology and finance. Now, he’s ready to help us shape the future of financial automation⚙️: – There’s still too much manual work in accounting, and I’m eager to create solutions that make finance smarter, more efficient, and rewarding, says Markuss. Curious to learn more about his journey? Read the full story on Shifter.no (+)👇🗞️ Turns out bandit app wasn't the center of the universe 🤯 I keep getting DMs with "How's bandit going?" Me: "Seriously, didn't you hear?!" *thinking the whole world read Shifter.no and Netthandel covering live our roller-coaster a year ago* Let's make it straight. Our beta-launch punched through the roof. Ranked bandit as the fastest growing marketplace globally. Also #1 on AppStore and PlayStore for some time. Within 4 months, we got 25,000 users (0.5% of Norway!) and 14,000+ orders (€300K GMV). User referrals being the driver. But... we set out with "build-fast, crash-fast" mentality. A billion or nothing. Not cocky, ambitious. At first, it worked out - raising €1.5M swiftly in 2022 (#2 largest pre-seed in 🇳🇴) Then, the capital market shifted. We ignored that. I ignored that! *shout out to optimists out there* Mid-2023 arrives. Within 2 months, we get interest & pitch to more than 140 (!!) VC funds. A whooping 80+ inbounds including the likes of Accel, General Catalyst and Felix Capital. I mean, Airbnb and Canva got their money at 100th pitch... We had to succeed! ..but we didn't. While we were out fundraising, our runway was burning short. Me & my co-founder completely neglected business itself - those pitches & DDs will not do themselves (unless you're Boardy 😉). Growth was slowing down, case became less exciting. €500K from angels committed to start our Seed party, but no VCs. It wasn't enough for the aggressive plan in place. We looked into various pivots. Those either didn't succeed or were not interesting. So, we closed down the show in Jan 2024. Uhhh... Sucks. How was it? Wait a minute, it's not over yet! *Round 2, fight!* Three of us bought back the tech, got also 4th co-founder on board. Hopeful, we were pushing for months. And... It's tricky to take up the same platform with 10x smaller team. Life comes in the way. Half of the team fell-off. Finally, we decided it's time to let go. Close down for good in Jan 2025. By the words of Sam Altman: "You don't burn out from working too hard. Burnout actually comes from failing and things not working. Momentum is really energizing; the lack of momentum is super draining." We gave it all. Plus a bit more. There's a season for everything - a time to build and a time to join in. All to say, I'm sincerely glad to start fresh and join team Aritma! 🥳 And, I hope to get no more awkward DMs 😁 It's a whole different energy boost now automating €150 billion trx a year! What is Aritma doing? Think Zapier for finance - automating (un)lawfully many hours of CFO & accountant work 🔥 Chief bandit's out 🫳🎤 #newjob #fintech #productmanagement If there are any connections in my network working at/for GitHub, please reach out to Lovable team to help out with this situation! You can also DM me. It just hit me... With more outbound sales being automated, at some point your inbox (or LinkedIn DMs) will turn into another SoMe-like feed cluttered with ads. In other words, marketing is taking over digital sales. Don't get stuck on the wording, you get the point. Then... Where do we have a place for a pure human-to-human interaction? AI Jaguars disperse the rebrand 🤣 AI newsletter ❤️️ https://lnkd.in/eJ5QAUkh AI video generated by: Marcus Byrne This week's AI Live podcast: https://lnkd.in/eHjtBcnC Gen AI workshops 👉 https://seedily.ai/ #Jaguar #rebrand #funny *** Don't build MVPs first *** About 75% say yes, when I talk to corporations and ask them if they're testing their business ideas before launching them. Many of them say "yes, we build Minimum Viable Products (MVPs)". My follow up questions is usually "are MVPs the first thing you do in your testing process?" When they say "yes" I already know they're not doing testing right. Worse even, many spend way too much money on their MVPs. Here are three reasons why you should NOT build MVPs first: 1) When customers don't like your MVP you won't know if your solution/MVP is broken or if they simply don't have the "problem" -> test the "problem" first (caveat: I prefer the more refined framing of customer jobs, pains, gains over "problem") 2) Even the roughest MVPs take time to design & build -> you're better off finding customer evidence for a "problem" to solve first before you iterate solutions (caveat: when I use the expression MVP I don't mean things like storyboards, etc. which are much quicker to test, I'm talking about quick builds or mockups). 3) You'll iterate your MVP "blindly" if you don't get it directionally right in terms of "customer problem" first (aka jobs, pains, and gains). Scientists are trained to isolate dependant and independent variables so that they can prove their conclusions. If you start with your MVP you basically won't know why things are working or not... you won't be able to iterate your MVP productively. A better way to do it: A) Start with cheap and quick customer experiments first B) Once you have evidence for the "problem" (aka jobs, pains, gains) test solutions with cheap experiments like storyboards, product brochures, etc. C) Experiment with MVPs only when you have sufficient evidence! This is exactly the stuff we help clients avoid with our innovation platform and our programs. Reach out if you're interested in doing innovation right, efficiently, and without wasting resources unnecessarily :-) Next time you think "my voice will not make a difference" This was just an idea spoken out a couple of weeks ago. Now, President of the European Comission is on it Vi søker deg som vil ta del i å forme fremtiden til &Hamlet og våre eksklusive fritidsboliger i Europa! 🏡 Setter pris på tips eller del gjerne stillingen! 🙌 #hiring 𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝘃𝗶𝗮! 🇱🇻  𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗦 🇺🇸 ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ I'm excited to share a great opportunity to work with Levy, a dynamic US-based company founded by Adam S. — one of our great investors at Supliful. Levy is searching for a resourceful and hardworking Operations Partner to join their team remotely from Latvia. We all know how dedicated and innovative Latvians are, making this a perfect match! This is your chance to: • Work closely with a US company • Grow your career internationally • Showcase the exceptional talent Latvia has to offer • Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dfHewMCr Feel free to share this post or tag someone who might be interested. #Latvia #JobOpportunity #RemoteWork #OperationsPartner #USCompany #CareerGrowth #Levy Best thing I saw on the Internet this week was also the most heartbreaking. Erika is a 30 year old mother who lives in Ogden, Utah. In 2022 what she thought was shoulder pain was diagnosed as stage 4 terminal cancer. Then in Jan of this year she was diagnosed with Cushing Syndrome. Erika has stopped treatments as she’s worked with her doctors because they will no longer help. She has 3 months left to live. In her own words: “I have been given 3 months to live. 3 months to spend with my babies and loved ones. 3 months to make the best of what time I have left. During these next couple of months I need to make sure my kids will be ok after I am gone.” She was asking for $5k to pay for her own funeral. She’s now raised over $900k. From over 30k donors. She will be using the money to ensure her kids are taken care of after she is gone. ❤️💔 24,000+ downloads and 92% of those organic 🤯 Thanks to our precious users, we keep spreading like wildfire 🙇‍♂️ What's next? Well... bandit was established with an aggressive growth plan. To realise that, we're trying to raise a new round of financing 💰 It's the driest VC climate the last decade, so let's hope it goes well 😁 If we succeed, we're looking at entering new markets 🌍 In parallel, we're always on the lookout to welcome new merchants on bandit. They are core to our success and we strive to be theirs ❤️ If you're selling goods consumers love and want to see the magic of D2C meets B2B, get in touch via 👉 joinbandit.com. We'd love to hear from you. Have a kick-ass week ahead! ✌️ Am I dreaming?! 🤯 bandit app has just made the top20 out of 1,900 start-ups applying who will pitch at Focal demo day in London (and online) on Oct 12th 🎉 Focal is said to be THE PLACE on the planet where the biggest names in early-stage investing meets the hottest start-ups. We're seriously flattered to take part 🙇‍♂️ Previous rounds the likes of Lightspeed, GV (Google Ventures), 20VC, MMC Ventures, Ascension, Eka Ventures++ have invested. This time, attendees are able to co-invest in the hottest pitches. Keen to attend? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dJHfqMd4 P.S. Espen will be at the after party so get a hold of him while he's free 😉 #focal ✌️ PEOPLE, we've just smashed through 15,000+ app downloads and we're only 3 months in Beta! 💣💥 ...while it's been dead quiet here the last couple of months - we've already become a healthy 1k+ bunch on LinkedIn so thought I'd share some fun facts with you 👇😎 * 62% of those who have downloaded bandit app are using it monthly with 8 times a month on avg (world-class is benchmarked with 6+ sessions! 🔥) * More than 7/10 new users each month come purely from existing user personal invites. Thank you for sharing the magic of the deal with your friends, family and neighbours! 🙇‍♂️ * We've just started running paid ads and CAC = €2.3. For reference, global industry avg is €40-€55! This signs that we're solving a need consumers are seeking after 🤩 * A brand-new potato crisps 🇬🇧 (chips 🇺🇸) producer onboarded bandit and within 48h, they already had sold 4,000 packs 🚀 Now, hitting through their 10,000. -- We're on a mission to flip the global value chain for the better and for good. How? By bringing unbeatable prices to consumer groups (think B2B-like prices) on products they already love, or are soon to discover ✨ Now, merchants can sell their goods at B2B-volumes to consumer groups instead of other businesses. It's a win-win-win situation and the timing to fix this issue is perfect 🥳 -- Merchants - if you're ready to sell B2B-volumes directly to consumers, reach out 😉 Germany, let's go! 🇩🇪 🫶 We're looking for our first German-speaking person in the commercial team, to turn our planet-unfucking (for everyone) and life-changing product (for heat pump installers) into a resounding success. • Role can be in Germany or in CPH • Compensation is 72k-88k€/year (45,000-55,000 kr/month) + warrants (and yes, Linkedin throttles job post, so do comment/reshare/like to help us find the unicorn!) 📢 A week ago bandit app made it to the front page of E24.no - Norway's biggest business newspaper. You, our dear supporters, rocked AppStore & PlayStore so much that bandit ran up to #1 on both platforms - surpassing shopping giants like Zalando, SHEIN, Klarna, Coop and FINN.no – mulighetenes marked. Hundreds of new users and successful groups. We are humbled 🙇‍♂️ People are yet to realise how messed up the value chain is today - having up to 16 players just moving the goods between the producer and the consumer, while each taking their cut 🤯 Given technology and logistics advancements, half of these are no longer neccessary 🤦‍♂️ Team bandit believes in a future where consumers all around the world can purchase products directly from producers 🌍 Shortest value chain possible = unbeatable prices to consumers, best earnings to producers 🥳 This will be a hard fight but it's inevitable and someone had to take it 🤷‍♂️ Come and join us in the good fight - both merchants and consumers. Links in comments ✨️ #socialcommerce #startup #newapp 🎉 Exciting News! I'm stoked to announce that I have joined the incredible team at bandit app! 🚀 Timing couldn't be better as I join forces with Markuss and the rest of the team just as we make the app available in the app store. bandit app's vision is simple yet powerful: we believe in a future where those who actually produce the goods receive a larger piece of the pie, with fewer middlemen and better prices for consumers. That's why bandit was created, a social commerce app and platform that connects customers directly with producers, enabling lower prices and better margins for everyone involved. I invite you to join us on this journey towards a fairer and more efficient marketplace. Click through on the link in the comments and download the app! 🤳 Your feedback in these early stages is warmly welcome as we continue to refine and enhance the bandit experience. Special thanks to Askeladden & Co, Lasse C. Smedsvig, Joakim Hau, Henrik Heiberg Kalsnes, Thomas H. Teigland, and Camilla Storemark and more for making bandit a reality. Hopefully I can contribute in taking the platform to the next level! Let's empower producers + consumers and revolutionise the way we shop! 💪 #banditApp #SocialCommerce #marketplaces FINALLY! 💣💥 bandit app has launched 🎉 After 13 months of super hard work and much love from the amazing teams behind bandit app, Askeladden & Co, Apphuset AS, Goods, Megapop and WonderUp - we're live! 🚀 Want to try it out? 📲 On your mobile, head over to: https://lnkd.in/dz4uUj7r 👈 You're also getting 50kr in bandit Cash when creating a profile as it's my personal invite 😉 bandit's mission is simple: To bring unbeatable prices to consumers and better earnings to producers through a fun group buying app. Starting with Norway, then worldwide. To achieve this, we've built a social commerce platform enabling consumers to skip middlemen and buy directly from producers, in groups. Unbeatable prices to those buying, better margins to those making the products. Aka the value chain done for the better and for good 🔥 We are pumped about the launch and the exciting years ahead! All feedback at this early stage is warmly welcome 🤩 Thanks to everyone involved Lasse, Joakim, Henrik, Thomas, Espen, Camilla, Magnus, Tim, Martin, Martin, Martin (yes, we have 3 Martins :D), Derek, Camilla, Pål, Emilia, Ida, Frederik, Leiv, Jørgen, Lise, Erlend, Franz, Alexander, Ada, Gustav + many, many, MANY more! ❤️ www.joinbandit.com My time with Omnicom is shortly coming to an end after 5 years and I am looking for a UX or Digital Product Designer role. I am passionate about collaborating with customers and clients to design usable digital products. I have a background in system analysis and recently completed a Professional Diploma in UX Design which I have been able to put into practise to my current role. While having interviews for roles I've been grateful to be able to learn how the UX process has been beneficial for different industries. If you know of any agencies, contacts or opportunities I would be grateful for a tag or introduction. #OpenToWork #ux #uxdesign #opportunities #designer #digital #productdesign We're loving the joinbandit.com landing page built by Franco Caputo using the Relume Library ⚡ The fun illustrations and animations, combined with a simple grid card layout, create a well-balanced site that is engaging and easy to consume 💛 No, these are not scenes from a fantasy movie or a video game. This is the city of Bahmut. May 5th, 2023. It is russia using incendiary and phosphorus munitions prohibited by the Geneva Convention. Terrorism in action. #russiaisaterrorisstate #russianwarcrimes #standwithukraine 📣 Om 5 dager stenger vi emisjonen 📣 Grunnet stor interesse har vi økt maksimumsbeløpet, så det er fortsatt plass til noen investeringer til🚀 Bli med oss på eventyret før det er for sent - 7.5 millioner er allerede investert💅🏼  https://lnkd.in/ddzucC92 Mie Solem Linn Nærup Børke Kaja Haugen Frida Evensen Hansebakken Hanne Ratikainen Søfteland Ingrid Kindem Thea Marie Gundersen Tim Nilo Martin Schütt Lasse C. Smedsvig Marianne Gaarder Amland Andreas Rokne Harald Aalvik Petter Samuelsen Olio Beauty er nå åpen på Dealflow!🔥 Olio Beauty er Norges raskest voksende skjønnhetskjede, gründet av Mie Solem sammen med Askeladden & Co. Askeladden & Co står bak noen av Norges mest spennende og raskest voksende B2C-merkevarer, bl.a. Dr.Dropin, Rebil og Squeeze, i tillegg til Olio💡Olio har gjennomført over 50.000 behandlinger med 9.3/10 i kundescore, har over 50 dyktige terapeuter fordelt på 11 salonger i stor-Oslo og Bergen, og en validert forretningsmodell. Skjønnhetsmarkedet er i sterk vekst, og posisjonen som massemarkedsleder er helt åpen. Målet er å kapre denne. Du kan lese mer og investere i Olio via lenken under 🚀 Linn Nærup Børke, Nicolai Bauer, Lasse C. Smedsvig, Ida-Marie Iversen Alm, Lisbeth Hildonen, Bethina Nærby, Stephen Øyhovden, Stine Sofie Grindheim Simonsen, Tine Harrison, Malin Christine Mjøs Lassen, Ole Bernhard Larsen, Jens-Petter Tonning #skjønnhet #investering #askeladden Nå kan du lese om Burgerheim og våre planer fremover i Finansavisen! 🍔 Burgerheim henter nå penger til skalering gjennom Dealflow. Gå til Dealflow sine hjemmesider eller https://lnkd.in/dCZGG6D4 for å melde interesse!💥 https://lnkd.in/drFXwM7M Harald Aalvik Lasse C. Smedsvig Askeladden & Co Very exciting AI news. 🥳 We just released a groundbreaking new computer vision model called ’SAM’, capable of one-click segmentation of any object from any photo or video. Why is this a big deal? ‘Segmentation’ is a core task in computer vision and, simplified, refers to the process of identifying which pixels belong to each separate object in an image. In other words, segmentation is key to AIs being able to ‘understand’ the world around them. This new AI model has not only learned a general notion of what objects are and how to segment any object in any image or any video. … it can now do it even for objects and image types it hasn’t encountered during training. 🔥 This is a major step-change. A simple use case is that this AI can “cut out” any object, in any image, with a single click. … but the potential applications are far-ranging, from scientific research and medical processes to new creative tools and robotics - and in the future, SAM could be used to identify everyday items via AR glasses. If you’re curious, I highly recommend trying it here (scroll to the end and click ‘demo’): http://bit.ly/43nG7YK Massive congrats to the entire research team behind this pioneering work. 👏 #computervision #ai #research Bli medeier i Burgerheim 🍔 Burgerheim skal hente penger gjennom folkefinansiering og Dealflow! Vi har laget en landingsside og introduksjonsfilm som beskriver mulighetene i burgermarkedet og hvilke planer vi har fremover 🚀 Meld interesse og indiker ønsket investeringsbeløp gjennom nettsiden for å bli med på reisen for å bygge Norges neste hamburgerkjede! Vil du også være med på eventyret?🙌🏽 Les mer om Burgerheim: https://lnkd.in/dEszqTea Torin Kørner Harald Aalvik Lasse C. Smedsvig Oscar C. Vik Thea Marie Gundersen Hanne Ratikainen Søfteland Martin Lycke Tim Nilo Marianne Gaarder Amland Martin Schütt Linn Nærup Børke Andreas Rokne Petter Samuelsen Karl-Axel Hjorth Bauer &Hamlet er offisielt ute med første fritidsbolig! 🚀 Sjekk den ut på Finn.no. &Hamlet lar deg oppfylle den store hyttedrømmen, til en brøkdel av prisen. 🏡 www.andhamlet.com Terje Leknes Aksel Andersen Lasse C. Smedsvig Harald Aalvik Askeladden & Co Martin Schütt W'sup Account Managers 👋 bandit app is on a hiring spree looking for young, fiery people great with tech and customers 😎 What is Bandit app? Unbeatable deals on the products you already love, or are soon to discover ✨ Buy directly from known brands, in groups. Group up, price down 🔥 #hiring in #Oslo and #Bergen Tap/click below 👇 TL;DR - ChatGPT is providing information that Elon Musk is currently the CEO of TT, despite the fact that he is not set to take on that role until 2022 and the model was allegedly trained on data up until 2021. It is unlikely to be a coincidence. There are a couple of explanations for this: 1. The information is sourced from an updated knowledge base. 2. The model has been fine-tuned using training data that goes beyond 2021. This fellow is also gaslighting me at the end! #chatgpt #gpt3 #openai ------------------------------------------------------------ edit - Our findings can be partially explained by this - https://lnkd.in/d3JQfjBk ------------------------------------------------------------ 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝑻 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑴𝑳 𝒖𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔 -https://lnkd.in/dXeknafe 🚀 Hungry for more? Feel free to reach out ☎️ 🇩🇰 +45 71 99 26 24 // 🇳🇴 +47 23 50 65 90 #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitytechnology Become the Santa for Ukrainian kids✨️ $15 to fulfill a wish of a displaced child in Ukraine. Most of them wish for just a power bank or a flashlight (see their letters to Santa) given the electricity outage. Donations possible via link the post below. Let's make their Christmas! ❤️ The last one was a bit sour. Now, this is better ❤️✨ - Regjeringen overser de som har minst og gir fingeren til de som vil skape og investere. Det mener vår Managing Partner Martin Schütt i E24.no i dag. Money in the bank but... what's the problem of bandit? 🤔 I'd say our first fundraise went... pretty well 🤯 Grateful to the people who put their trust in the team behind and the vision of bandit 🙇‍♂️ Let's do something real good, shall we Lasse C. Smedsvig? 🔥 #socialcommerce #banditapp Binance #CEO plays hipocrit Robin Hood pilot after having thrown its competitor under the bus: "We signed an LOI to save FTX. We will fly you out of misery." 1 (!) day later the "pilot" says: "Our super thorough due diligence revealed: No deal. You are all going to die." Those who have been afraid of "over-regulated" crypto markets, remember this day on which you realized that it has been under-regulated. A literal race against time. I met with Tommy Pham (who happens to have a really cool job at Nike) for 30 minutes yesterday. He'd set up time with me to ask for advice on how to generate social media engagement. But it wasn't for personal branding or clout. It was for his son - Raiden. Tommy and his wife are in a race against time to save their son who has been diagnosed with an ultra rare disease - a disease that is nearly always fatal. There is no known treatment. But they are trying to find one. In an attempt to beat the odds, Tommy and his wife started a foundation - The Raiden Science Foundation - dedicated to raising funds (millions of dollars are needed) in the hopes of saving their son and others through gene therapy. It's something I cannot fathom - raising a family with a medically fragile child with endless weekly medical appointments, during a pandemic, while working a big job at a big company, starting and running an entire foundation, managing groundbreaking research and living daily with the unknown that comes with it all. In 30 minutes, I met one of the most dedicated and courageous people I've ever met. He asked for advice. And there is no advice that I can give that will save his son. But, I can give him the power of my platform. And I can shamelessly ask for your help - to share this post and to donate. A parent will go to the ends of the earth to save their child. And I'll be damned if I don't do what I can to help. The link to his foundation can be found here. The link to donate is at the top: https://lnkd.in/gGUmMXHj 💡 Vil du være med å bygge verdens fremste oppstartsselskaper? 💪🏻 Vi styrker nå vår kapasitet på strategi, funding og forretningsutvikling, og søker etter Associates til vårt nye team Company Development, et nyopprettet forretningsområde som ligger direkte under Askeladdens partnergruppe. 💕 Les mer og søk via linken 🚀 https://lnkd.in/d_vE-9sF Askeladden & Co vokser og er på jakt etter flere partnere 🚀 I årene som kommer skal vi starte hundrevis av selskaper, tusenvis av arbeidsplasser og muliggjøre enda flere drømmer. Med oss på reisen trenger vi flere ambisiøse og driftige folk i rollen som partner. Dette er nøkkelrolle der du vil opptre som en ressursperson og problemløser - og aktivt jobbe med strategisk arbeid i selskapene du er lead for. Ikke minst vil du ha overordnet ansvar for at Askeladden vokser og utvikler seg som system sammen med resten av ledelsen i Askeladden & Co. I tillegg til å være med på utviklingen av fremtidens selskaper - vil du være en del av et eventyrlig rått arbeidsmiljø med utrolig mange flinke folk som vet å gi gass. Les mer om den tredelte partnerrollen og hvordan du kan være med på å bygge verdens fremste gründerselskaper! Vi utvikler et nytt konsept innenfor netthandel, og ønsker derfor å lære mer om dine erfaringer her 🛍️ Som takk blir du med i trekningen av et gavekort på hele 20 000 kr 💰 Do you want to do something really awesome today? 🤩🔥 Here you can help Ukrainian wounded soldiers rehabilitate to an extent that is possible 👇😊 Still a reality. Don't forget. This has to end. Say what? Salesforce 👀🤷‍♂️ You've probably heard of the country-specific ads during European cup... But streaming services placing branded products in pre-existing movies? That's some next-level 🤯 👀 #advertising #newtech Looking for strong hires in the US? Pick from the list 👇 #klarna #layoff #jobhunt #openforwork This poor 11 year old had his finger amputated after being beaten up by bullies. At 11 years. By bullies. My heart goes out to him & his mother so much In case you want to help, click into the original post.

I am an Instructional Designer with 10 years experience in designing, developing, and delivering top-notch learning experiences (courses and training) and educational applications. I am an avid storyteller and visual communicator who applies academic mastery of learning theories and instructional design models to support wholly online and/or blended learning offerings. I enjoy empowering people and institutions—students, faculty members, organizations, and brands—to achieve their learning goals & help the populations they serve to reach their goals. My passion is to unleash potential using innovative and memorable learning experiences. If you would like to connect or know more about my professional story, please send me an InMail message or email me at dontererai@gmail.com. Positions: Learning Experience Designer at Consultant (2019 - Present), NPO at UNESCO (2016 - 2019), T.A at National University of Science and Technology (ZW) (2014 - 2016), ICT Teacher at Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (ZW) (2012 - 2014) Skills: E-Learning, Educational Technology, Articulate Storyline, Project Management, Database Management, Social Media design, Knowledge Management, Web Design, Cataloging, Collection Development, Database Admin, Library Science, Library Services, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Management, M-Learning, E-Resources Management, Social Network Strategy, Community Technologies, Metadata, Digital Libraries, Information Retrieval, Networking Recent Posts: A lot of educators are going to have to or are already in the process of planning how instruction will continue during the likely disruptions (RE:Covid-19). With my little insight in teaching online, I would like to lend support to those who are making a quick shift to remote teaching and learning. Feel free to DM me. #teachingandlearning #elearning #learningdesign

Meet Syam, a vibrant 21-year-old juggling the hustle and bustle of New York City with a zest for technology and family life. With a keen eye for detail, they're passionate about AI, coding, and digital trends, often diving into discussions on economic trends and urban development. Syam's love for photography and cooking, especially Malaysian cuisines, adds a creative flair to their tech-centric lifestyle. Balancing work with a family-oriented mindset, Syam cherishes moments with their children, Alyssa and Asa, nurturing their creativity. Despite a fear of cats, Syam's adventurous spirit shines, embracing challenges with a smile.

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No summary available Positions: HR Business Partner at Maestro Recruiting (2023 - Present), Специалист по найму персонала at Grupa Progres (2023 - 2025) Skills: Сорсинг, Коммуникабельность, Управление отношениями с заинтересованными сторонами, Управление жизненным циклом продукции, Русский, Управление проектами по кадрам, Менеджмент, Поиск сотрудников, PR, Подбор персонала, Вовлечённость персонала, Подбор персонала через Интернет, Реклама вакансий, Легализация клиентов Recent Posts: Если кто-то заинтересован в развитии своих навыков «Управление проектами по кадрам», готов(а) коротко поделиться мыслями на основе собственного опыта, которые могут оказаться полезными. 💬 Вот несколько советов по развитию этих навыков: 1. Ориентируйтесь на стратегию бизнеса 📊 Управление кадрами должно поддерживать долгосрочные цели компании. Понимание общей стратегии поможет вам принимать обоснованные решения и обеспечивать нужную поддержку на всех этапах. 2. Используйте аналитику данных 📈 В современном управлении персоналом важно опираться на факты и данные, будь то для оценки эффективности сотрудников или для выявления потребностей в обучении. 3. Развивайте коммуникативные навык🗣️ Эффективная коммуникация – ключ к успешному управлению проектами. Учитесь слушать, грамотно объяснять задачи и выстраивать доверительные отношения с командой. 4. Не забывайте о гибкости 🔄 В управлении проектами могут возникать изменения, поэтому важно быть готовым адаптироваться к новым обстоятельствам, переоценивать приоритеты и быстро принимать решения. 5. Активно работайте с командой 👥 Успешные проекты зависят от слаженной работы коллектива. Регулярное общение, делегирование задач и мотивация команды – это основа успешного выполнения проектов. 6. Инвестируйте в собственное развития📚 Следите за трендами в области HR и управления проектами, проходите курсы и развивайтесь в области новых технологий, которые могут улучшить вашу работу. Поделитесь своими советами и опытом! 💬

Greetings. I have five years of experience in technology sales and go to market across diverse industries and markets. I have managed key metrics, strategised go-to-market, executed product-led growth, and expanded product lines, while working with thousands of customers and partners. I like reading about psychology, war, and history. I am passionate about tech startups, product-led growth, and innovation. I also enjoy exploring new AI/ML tools, YC list, product hunt, and kickstarter for new releases. Feel free to reach out. Positions: Inside Sales Account Manager at Hitachi Vantara (2023 - Present), Solutions Specialist at Microsoft (2021 - 2023), Product Marketing Evangelist at VIDIZMO LLC (2020 - 2020), Product Manager at Marn مرن (2018 - 2020) Skills: Management Consulting, Product Marketing, Product-Led Growth, Software as a Service (SaaS), Product Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Research and Development (R&D), Business Strategy, Research, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Strategy, Sprint Backlog, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, User Stories, User Experience (UX), Storyboarding, Product Development, Product Launch, Integration, Product Lifecycle Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development, Analytics, Data Visualization, Market Planning, Customer Success, Channel Partners, Cloud Computing, Business-to-Business (B2B), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Jira, Team Management, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Decision-Making, Presentation Skills, Strategic Partnerships, Product Road Mapping, A/B Testing, Partnerships, Data Analytics Recent Posts: We're Live at Gartner Day 1! ​ Come visit us at Booth 215 and grab some exclusive goodies! We're excited to meet you and share how our innovative solutions can make a difference in your business. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with our team and explore what we have to offer.​ #GartnerDay1 #Sydney #Datastorage​ George Dragatsis Will Campbell Annelize Hall Antony Dimitrovski Alexander W. Dhwani Raval Are you Canberra based, customer first, takes pride in delighting customers and thirsts to be a valued contributor of a team because of your technical prowess? Reach out to me now, don't wait! 3 key dates for IT decision-makers who want to thrive in the age of AI: ◼ 28 May 2024 (Canberra) ◼ 29 May 2024 (Melbourne) ◼ 30 May 2024 (Sydney) Jason Hardy (CTO, AI) and George Dragatsis (CTO, ANZ) of Hitachi Vantara, will help you navigate the evolving Generative AI landscape and its impact on IT infrastructure. It's worth making time in your calendar. Jason is a great speaker and he's also a super hands-on CTO. He was instrumental in ensuring Hitachi Vantara's technology helped Sphere in Las Vegas stream immersive content across 4.5 acres of LED screens 🤯 Please join us to gain actionable insights from Jason and George and connect with industry leaders. 🔐 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gCmZfyY7 Mindblowing. What if life was Humane™? https://lnkd.in/eF-5Czem 1M+ licenses and 1B+ revenue. Big deal. People on the job hunt, this is a must-watch TEDx session by Dan Kiernan VIDIZMO LLC solution for virtual events is powering the XcitED 2020, organized by xEdu in collaboration with Microsoft, Education Finland and NewCo Helsinki / City of Helsinki. Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/dTFnjxs #XcitED2020 #microsofteducation #digitaltransformation #edtech #education Excited to attend #zoomtopia 👌🏽 Cater video communication and management needs of mid-market and enterprise customers. #Vidizmo #Zoom #deliveringhappiness Ever wonder how Zoom took the world by storm? I joined VIDIZMO LLC as the Partner Alliance Manager for Zoom, with responsibility to help Zoom customers in managing their meetings securely. The success of Zoom has not only been due to its technology, but also due to its corporate culture. They take privilege in delivering happiness every single day. Does not make any sense, right? Eventually, I figured some interesting ways they managed to do it: 1) They pride themselves in having a team that quickly and efficiently solves customer problems when they occur. 2) While working with App Marketplace partners, they are extremely helpful and supportive. They strive to bring the best out of each and every partner. 3) Internally, they announced that they would be spending the most on their employees in the next quarter, translating to roughly 31% higher productivity, 37% higher sales and 3x higher creativity. Zoom did not just become a household name by providing meeting solutions during this new normal. They did it by delivering happiness, to their customers, to their partners, to their employees and to all of us. #Zoom #Vidizmo #DeliveringHappiness #Newnormal #UnifiedCommunications #UcaaS #Partnerships #Technology This course by Product School feature seven of the most prominent product minds from companies like Samsung, Adobe and Netflix. Each talk will focus on the most trending insights of the product world. Superb experience! #Productmanagement #Productmarketing Had a bad vibe since i heard about it first, we all really need to rethink what we use! Our first University Chapter of Startup Grind Pakistan event was a success, which wasn’t possible without our awesome speakers Qurat UlAin & Mahum Khan along with all the attendees. Thank you so much for making it possible. #Each4Equal #StartupGrind Not to miss 👌🏽💯 Guys, do register for the upcoming self-branding workshop organised by Startup Grind Pakistan🚀👌🏽 Ouch Something interesting could come out of it, please fill. 😅 Not to miss the first-of-it’s kind month-long virtual conference featuring 100+ international speakers from around the world to discuss "Rebuilding Pakistan" by Ejad Labs! To participate, visit; paktechsummit.com #PakTechSummit Not to miss Arzish Azam & Zeeshan Hasib Baig tomorrow at 9 PM #Startupgrind #Careem Excellent guide by johnny chang, must read for all aspiring a career in product! #productmanagement #productstrategy #productleadership #productowner #product So the revolution is here. 🔥💯🚀 If you've recently been laid off and we've worked together in the past, please get in touch with me on LinkedIn and let me know how I can help you. Can I put you in touch with a contact? Can I write a LinkedIn recommendation for you? Do you want me to help you with your portfolio or to send someone an email to put in a good word? Please let me know if there's anything I can do. Note: I copied this post from one of my contacts, who had copied it from one of theirs. Please keep it going. #strongertogether #wecanhelp #icanhelp #productmanagement Brilliant engagement tool by Cameron Beswick. It allows you to see Instagram engagement rates, for free. Must check. #productmanagement #userresearch #productstrategy #productmanager #productleadership #productowner Brilliant article on metrics & unit economics So in the end, my conclusion is that if Corona Virus is controlled then we might see either Russia or the Saudis softening their stance towards each other because they cannot continue to fight. In the second scenario, Corona, if not contained immediately, will wipe out the demand in proportions never witnessed by this world in recent history. No air travel. No summer vacations in cars. No ships sailing, pleasure or trade. Corona can create a disaster in the oil markets that would look like this Russia and Saudi tussle like two kids pinching each other. This is a wait and see game. So let’s wait and let’s see. A month ago 💯 OLX is now the single major shareholder in EMPG products (Zameen.com is one), another underrated success story of Pakistan. $150 Million with a unicorn valuation 🦄 The real wolf. Excellent point. #Contra is continuing their ambassador program for anyone who has lost projects due to the recent events surrounding COVID 19. Please see below: With many of us house-bound due to COVID 19, the Contra team wants to continue to support the freelance community. To alleviate some of the stress we’re offering a remote, home-based opportunity for Product Managers. We’re looking for Product Managers to work with on an ongoing basis with our founding team. #productmanagers #covid19 #workingremote Disrupt or get disrupted. Age of innovation. Visit us, exhibiting our latest Marn مرن retail solution at #rlcmena2020 How a Digitally Literate Pakistan can be conceived? Muneeb Maayr Reminds me of Imtiaz N. Mohammad's session on Product Led Growth at #gbgkarachi Finally, Marn KDS - Kitchen Display System for Restaurants is up and ready to serve our customers. https://lnkd.in/dqGn9uW https://lnkd.in/dD2aCCT https://marnpos.pk

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No summary available Positions: Inurtech Product Owner (Invited by MAPFRE) at MAPFRE (2024 - 2024), Business Consultant at Toyota Motor Corporation (2024 - 2024), Program Participant at INSEAD (2021 - 2021), Program Participant at Stanford University (2019 - 2019), Brand Strategy at Trollbäck+Company (2018 - 2018) Skills: Digital Marketing Recent Posts: Last Friday (Dec 13), the Entrepreneurship Academic Area at IE University organized the BBA Startup Bootcamp Competition, where student teams from different sections of this course competed for the best startup pitch. After careful deliberation, the winner was Subly 🏆 — a talented team formed by Stefan Bethlen, Delfina Heine, Mila Trabelsi, Giorgio Gnutti, Nicolas Ugolini, Raphaël Schallebaum, and Mohamed Senhaji who impressed the jury with their innovative venture. Thank you so much Alice Fauveau, Matthieu Heusch, and Jose Lejarraga for being part of the jury. Our warmest congratulations to Subly and heartfelt gratitude to all the participants! We truly enjoyed the presentations and see a bright future for our students. Wishing everyone a well-deserved rest and a wonderful winter break ❄️! #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #Innovation #BusinessIdeas #IEUniversity #IEEntrepreneurship #BBA #IEStartupBootcamp #PitchCompetition #FutureLeaders #BusinessEducation #StudentSuccess #WinterBreak #Congratulations #BrightFuture

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• Having core expertise in the DevOps Stack including: Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration / Delivery and Containers. • 3 years of professional experience in Backend Engineering, Open Source Projects Development and Operations. • Strong hands on experience with Google Cloud Platform Services, Terraform, Jenkins, Codefresh, Linux Packaging. • Exploring Kubernetes, Containers and the Linux Kernel. • Experienced in leading various team working on multiple projects. Positions: Undergraduate Research Assistant at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science (2024 - Present), Contributor at Fedora Project (2019 - Present), Core Member, I3wm SIG at Fedora Project (2020 - Present), Infrastructure Applications Developer at Fedora Project (2020 - Present), Fedora Møte Application Developer at Fedora Project (2020 - Present), Fedora Modularity Developer at Fedora Project (2020 - Present), Co-Lead - Fullerton College at Global Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) (2023 - 2024), Board Member at Applied Engineering Club (Fullerton College) (2023 - 2024), Math Tutor at Fullerton College (2023 - 2024), Sr. DevOps Intern at Nisum (2021 - 2022), Package Maintainer at NixOS (2020 - 2022), Contributor at NixOS (2020 - 2022), Contributor at Rocky Linux (2020 - 2022), Co Lead - Flutter Fellowship at Assembly F - Build your tribe! (2021 - 2022), Founder at Teens Who Code (2020 - 2022) Skills: Research Skills, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Mathematics, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Go, Software Development, Network Security, Web Development, Research, Psychology, Research and Development (R&D), Cloud Computing, JavaScript, Blockchain, Microsoft Office, C#, HTML, SQL, NoSQL, Node.js, XML, Git, Solidity, Microsoft Excel, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), MongoDB, Microsoft PowerPoint, JSON, Android, MySQL, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, Smart Contracts, Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Training, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Ethical Hacking, Windows Store Apps, IoT, Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), API Development, Team Development Recent Posts: I'm very proud of the work we do at The Matrix.org Foundation and our efforts to become financially sustainable. We've gone from $0 to $561K recurring revenue in just 2 years, but the full cost of running the Foundation is $1.2M annually. We've burned through our reserves and are at a crossroads. It's the classic open source fundraising problem: Matrix use and adoption is at an all time high, many wealthy companies and nations use it, and we can all agree that secure and sovereign communications has never been more important. As a Foundation, we're providing more value than ever by operationalizing open governance, convening community events, and focusing on spec and tooling improvements that others are leaving unaddressed. And yet, we can't afford to pay our bills. If you know private donors who care about privacy, security, decentralization, or self-sovereignty, and might be interested in donating, please reach out. If your employer uses Matrix, especially if it's part of their line of business, please encourage them to join as a funding member of the Foundation. Or just give me their contact information and I'll make the pitch 😉 If you're an individual who really appreciates Matrix and the work we're doing, please join us as an individual member. Every bit counts. Become a Postdoc at the #1 University in the Middle East and Africa #PostdocJobs #ComputerEngineering #FacultyJobs #UniversityJobs #AcademicCareers #KFUPM Join Blue Stone Innovation – A Venture of Nisum! We’re on the hunt for top talent to join our dynamic and innovative team. If you have the skills, passion, and expertise, we’re looking for YOU! - Data Engineers - DevOps Engineers - Frontend Developers - Java Developers - Automation Engineers - Full stack Developers Send your resume to careers@bluestoneinnovation.biz and take the first step toward an exciting new chapter in your career. 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This is your chance to directly influence and inspire the next generation of innovators as they develop groundbreaking solutions over an intense 36-hour event. 📅 Event Details: Judging Day: Sunday, April 27th 2025 at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA Format: In-person only (no virtual option) 💡 Why Join as a Judge? - Evaluate creative technical projects like apps, websites, and hardware hacks using cutting-edge tools such as VR headsets and Raspberry Pis. - Provide meaningful feedback on technical innovation, scalability, and real-world potential. - Support talented collegiate hackers tackling challenges from academic productivity to sustainability solutions. 🕛 Application Deadline: February 24th, 2025, at 11:59 PM (subject to early closure if positions are filled). Being part of LA Hacks as a judge is an incredible opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and impactful event. Ready to inspire the next wave of innovators? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dufuvMpE Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! 🎯 I've been writing code for over 25 years. My last position was as a principal engineer. I have a lot to offer. But for some of my interviews, they want me to do a "coding interview" working on a brain teaser rather than look at my ~300 GitHub repositories or my extensive experience *doing the work*. Do you think Amazon, or WePay, or McGraw Hill would have hired/promoted me if I couldn't code? I recognize that this is common in tech interviews. However, a 45-minute leetcode brain teaser isn't going to show you what I'm capable of. An actual human-to-human conversation and my 20+ years of publicly-available projects will. Please, let's fix the technical interview process. Make it make sense. 🎨 You know that satisfying green wall of GitHub commits everyone loves to show off? The one that makes you feel productive (or guilty 😅)? Or maybe that daily green square is tricking you into measuring your worth as a developer through commit counts 💀. Well, what if I told you I built something to bring that sweet, sweet contribution visualization to ALL your Git projects - even the ones you keep local or host on GitHub alternatives? 🎉 Introducing GitContributionsCLI! Ever wondered: - What your actual coding patterns look like across ALL your repos? - Which file extensions dominate your projects? (Spoiler: It's like a personality test for developers!) - How productive you are when no one's watching? 👀 Built with Go, this tool gives you the full picture of your coding journey - from that 3 AM burst of productivity to your favorite programming languages (revealed through your most-used file extensions!). Special thanks to my favorite upperclassman who guided me through this journey. Your mentorship turned this idea into reality! 🙏 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g7bPc7px (stars are always welcome 😁) #golang #github #git #developertools #opensource #programming #softwareengineering #coding P.S. Yes, now you can finally track those private projects where you write your best (or worst) code! 😉 Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄 The jet is tens of millions of times larger than the supermassive black hole’s event horizon. I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Undergraduate Research Assistant at UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science in Prof. Yuan Tian's Security Lab. A close friend of mine Talia Asghar has her niece in a critical situation. Please have a look and support if possible. Thanks! Calling all students: if your campus hits 500 signups by September 15, your whole school gets 1 year of free Perplexity Pro. Better than a pizza party, yeah? https://lnkd.in/guwqh6QH Here's the leaderboard so far! You've got 2 weeks to reach the finish line 🏃‍♀️ Bruins who love Bruins who become besties 🧸🫶 #ucla . . . 📸 : meileentaw, elvis_mostafa_, ddjerdjerian30, sudeeeekshaaaaa on Instagram Couldn't agree more Sohee -. Thank you Team Global Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) for the engaging, fun and exciting competition and special thanks to Alstom for being the Theme Sponsor and for the site tour along with the insightful presentations about the cutting edge technologies that Alstom is working on. It wouldn't have been possible without my awesome teammates: The Captain Sohee -, participating in the competition was her brainchild. Raymond Chbeir, Tony Rivera, sumiran mishra and Brandon. Looking forward to the future endeavors !! #CPTC #CyberSecurity #Alstom #IBM #RIT #AEC #FullertonCollege Hello World! A once-inspiring phrase that marked the beginning of my coding journey, symbolizing hope and possibilities. I've proudly worn the titles of an ambitious Android Developer, a recent #GoogleDevExpert, and a Woman Techmaker Ambassador. However, these achievements now fade in the shadow of the relentless aggression we're enduring here in Gaza Strip. This onslaught has mercilessly stripped away my office, my job, and most recently, my cherished home. Now, the haunting fear of losing my family and dreams grips me. In the depths of this crisis, I find myself shouldering an immense responsibility, as I am the sole provider for my family. The weight of ensuring their safety and well-being rests solely on my shoulders, adding an extra layer of urgency and desperation to my plea for assistance. Today, I am desperately reaching out for your help and support. The urgency is palpable as I plead for assistance to lead my family out of the besieged Gaza Strip, to escape the devastating impact of conflict, and to rekindle the flickering flames of our dreams before they are extinguished. Your empathy, humanity, and support are the beacons of hope that can help us rebuild shattered lives and pursue the dreams we hold dear. We're embarking on a journey toward new dreams and life, driven by faith and hope. Your contribution isn't just aid; it's a beacon of hope in our gravest hour. In these dire times, let's transform this tale of loss into one of hope. Every donation and shared word paves the way for a safer, brighter future for my family. In sincere appreciation of your understanding and compassion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for any assistance you can provide. Together, we can make a difference and bring light to the darkest corners of our lives. #support #help #funding #tech #goFund #contributing https://gofund.me/ef2bdbfa Super proud of your Leadership and Technical Skills Sohee -, Raymond Chbeir, sumiran mishra, Tony Rivera and Brandon .  Looking forward to the CPTC Finals at RIT. #cybersecurity #cptc I am currently fine, seems like this situation will be longer than we thought. I appreciate every single word you sent to me even though I can't open it They cut off every communication way we have, now even phone calls are cut, it comes and gone frequently,they cutt it twice, My Data can't open anything else What'sApp so I will make sure to keep Shady Yehia Selim, MSc,MBA updated on my status and I believe he will let you all know about my situation every two days. Or you can get my contact number if you want to check on me. Thinking of the future will kill me if the bombs doesn't, the fair of losing my job, home, firends, family and land is bigger than I thought.... Masscares are still happening they literally never stop, I feel like they say that there's nothing easier than cutting our lives off. I will make sure to read every single word under this post it gives me strength.. keep your eyes on #Palestine Alhamdulillah, I am glad to announce that I successfully completed the "Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist" certification (The most difficult of the three !!). It also marks the completion of the #Kubernetes Certifications Trifecta by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF): ✔️ Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) ✔️ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) ✔️ Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) I would like to thank Mumshad Mannambeth, Vijin Palazhi of KodeKloud and Kim Wüstkamp of Killer Shell for amazing courses and mocks!! You guys are just awesome !! It wouldn't have been possible without the opportunities and support provided by Fahad Qadeer, Khawaja Ibrahim Mohiuddin, Hammad Ul Azeem, Muhammad Waleed Shahzad, Mohammad Azeem, and Muhammad Ebad Sheikh. Thank You Guys !! #cloud #kubernetes #security #cloudnativesecurity #containers #cloudnativearchitecture Hands Down the best Machine Learning outline for anyone who is starting to learn in this domain. To read the picture: SL, Un-SL, Semi-S, and RL all have the following types of outputs in the 2nd step. Then the 3rd step shows the nature of the model they implement on the machine. And final step shows which example fits the best here. Additionally, Supervised Learning uses these common algorithms: Nearest Neighbor Naive Bayes Decision Trees Linear Regression Support Vector Machines (SVM) Neural Networks Un-Supervised Learning uses this common algorithm: k-means clustering, Association Rules Semi-Supervised Learning uses these common algorithms: Q-Learning Temporal Difference (TD) Deep Adversarial Networks Hope it helped in understanding the bigger picture (Pun intended :p) #machinelearning #learning #learning #algorithms #neuralnetworks #classification #regression #Team Nisum at #Klustered to break and fix some #Kubernetes Clusters along with #Team IBM. It was hosted by the super awesome David Flanagan of Pulumi Corporation. #Klustered is a series where teams come together to improve their Kubernetes knowledge by breaking and fixing Kubernetes clusters in a Live Episode (Yes, You heard it right !! Live Kubernetes Debugging !!) For team Nisum, we had Khawaja Ibrahim Mohiuddin, Fahad Qadeer & myself. For team IBM, We had Carlos Santana. You can watch the recorded episode here: https://lnkd.in/dh2_Uw3y Thank you Teleport for sponsoring & Equinix for providing the hardware. Looking forward to the next session. !! #Kubernetes #CloudNative #Nisum #Rawkode #Klustered #LiveDebugging $ kubectl get Certification CKA Alhamdulillah, I'm pleased to announce that I've successfully passed the CKA Exam by Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Thank You Mumshad Mannambeth for the really awesome KodeKloud training courses, and practice exercises (They were really good) and Kim Wüstkamp for Killer Shell and KillerCoda demo environments. Syed Danish Anwer, Muhammad Arsalan Niazi & Sai Lakshmi Villa thank you, for providing the guidance and suggestions about the exam. It wouldn't have been possible without the support of my really awesome team: Hammad Ul Azeem, Muhummad Wara Bin Wafa Khan, Muhammad Ebad Sheikh, Khawaja Ibrahim Mohiuddin & Fahad Qadeer. #cloud #computing #kubernetes #cka Ramadan Mubarak !! #Nisum To all #CKA students out there, check out the free Killercoda CKA playground: https://lnkd.in/e6Rsfd7t Nisum's Ascend Accelerator !! #Nisum #NisumAscend #talentdevelopment Flutter Fellowship by Assembly F - Build your tribe! Our second Session "Adding Responsiveness to your Flutter Widgets" is on Saturday 9th Jan 2021 - 7:00 PM PKT. We are excited to welcome our speaker Rao Muhammad Noman who’s currently working as a Flutter Developer at Rock. We invite all the #flutter experts/champs/lovers out there to tune in and make your flutter widgets responsive. #flutter #flutterdevelopment #flutterdeveloper #tribes Sakina Abbas Shahjahan Chaudhary Hira Tariq Syed Faizan ur Rehman Mais Alheraki GDG Kolachi QriosityNet atomcamp Alhamdulillah, My first blog was published on Nisum Knows - Do More with Google Cloud Pub/Sub !! Learn how Google Cloud Pub/Sub is a quick and flexible event feature that decouples services and how you can set up your own Pub/Sub Logic Model. #GoogleCloud #GCP #pubsub #nisum I'll be speaking alongside Hufsa Munawar. Khawaja Ibrahim Mohiuddin and Yasir Butt about Google Cloud at CloudFest organised by Google Developer Student Clubs Iqra University Karachi. !! I'll be speaking about Google Cloud services and their best practices to students of Iqra University (Official). Looking forward to having you here. Event link: https://lnkd.in/e5QzCN7i Umer Ahmed Umer A. Eqra Khattak Ammar Rizvi Hira Tariq Eric Bhatti Mashhood Rastgar Wajahat Karim Arbaz Pirwani Irum Zahra Awan Ershian Anwar #CloudFest #GDSCIUK #IqraUniversity #GoogleCloud Super excited for it, Looking froward to hearing from Asra Rizwan Khan about People's Skills for Devs at DevFest Karachi 2021 on 11th December at NIC Karachi. Best of Luck Hammad Ul Azeem !! Looking forward to learn about Google Cloud !! Our Super Awesome Ambassadors for GDG Kolachi's DevFest 2021. It's a pleasure to have you all onboard, especially a colleague Arsalan Ayaz from Nisum Pakistan. Keep the awesome work up mate !! Super excited for DevFest !! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dxfhmric #DevFestKHI #GDGKolachi #DevFestHereWeGoAgain #DevFest21 Nisum is coming to Institute of Business Administration. Super excited to collaborate with Google Developer Student Clubs - IBA for 'A Hitchhiker's Guide to Google Cloud' to discuss about Google Cloud and it's services at Scale. Kudos to Muhammad Ebad Sheikh for taking a lead on it !! Hufsa Munawar Irum Zahra Awan Hira Tariq Eric Bhatti Mashhood Rastgar Samima Khan Sami Kizilbash Umer A. Erica Hanson 👨🏻‍💻 Raheel Siddiqui Syed Ateeq Eqra Khattak Harris Usmani Harris Solangi Afrah Saleem Imran us Salam Mian #cloudcomputing #cloudtechnology #partnerships #developerstudentclubs #dsciba #nisum #googledevs #google #collaboration Super excited for GDG Kolachi's #devfest on 11th December. !!

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Currently building CALMEMAIL — let AI email assistants handle your inbox for you, you just ask! Past: - got selected from amongst 60000 builders into buildspace nights & weekends s5 (started building CalmEmail and launched V1 here) - built SecureSnap to help course creators sell more online but with trust (think of it as a TRUSTPILOT but for course creators ) - got selected into TheResidency (Round 1) - built ScaleeVision.com (video production agency) at 18 and worked with some of the best tech companies out there - it's still working, if you need an explainer video dm me Rejections till now: - rejected from yc s24 (applied with SecureSnap - that idea I talked about above) - rejected from ondeck accelerator (applied again next time - got till the final round but didn't show up to the call due to health reasons, and lost this chance) - rejected from Techstars (had applied with other idea (AI) which I thought had wings - but didn't make it - rejected from a16z speedrun - rejected from SouthParkCommons - rejected from Anthropic AI x Menlo ventures Anthology fund for ai startups + more... lot of rejections and some successes you get the point, right? who inspires me the most? - the goat Elon Musk I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't come to know this man. he changed me for good. will defn meet him someday also I'm a big fan of United States, silicon valley, sf and whole world. live with a moto of doing good for humanity. Info: My blog: heyayush.xyz My Twitter/X: @0xAyush1 What I post about here: startups and AI Positions: Head of everything at CalmEmail (2024 - Present), Member at RevGenius (2024 - Present), fellow builder at buildspace (2024 - 2024), Founder at ScaleVision (2023 - 2024), Founder at SecureSnap (2022 - 2023) Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), AWS Lambda, Text-to-Speech Synthesis, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI Tools, Content Automation, Apple Certified, Apple Products, Search Advertising, Product Marketing, Business, Google Gemini, OpenAI API, Programming, Software as a Service (SaaS), Project Management, JavaScript, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Start-up Ventures, Fitness Industry, Healthcare, Mobile Applications, Marketing, Branding & Identity, Digital Video, Video Production, Engineering, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Web Design, Computer Science, SaaS Development Recent Posts: funny af. did u forgot that they did went to Stanford? by the definition of VCs if u goto Stanford you're a unicorn founder already. you deserve it all. i mean whole VCs world is ready to throw their money at you because you're soo intelligent and ambitious. also if you're a startup founder from Stanford your chances of success reaches 99.9% - that's why VCs love u so much. For as long as ambitious tech builders have a collective hallucination that they must come to San Francisco to build and/or raise VC $, then the beautiful SF ecosystem will remain dominant. chat i found a way to detect fake ai influencers out there: what's it? this: #ai #chatgpt #agents ai engineers do yourself a favour: don't use langchain. yes, don't use. if you're using the same thing that everyone is using then you're also gonna end up with same low quality so called *rag infrastructure* build your own workflows that will give you the control of the ai system that you will built. otherwise you will be lost when you see that model was performing well some days ago and now then it fails at even the most simple tasks. langchain is building an abstraction layer around ai llms. so you probably won't even know what is going on behind the scenes. and you won't be having full control of the outcomes that you expect from rag or whether ai strategy u are using. ---------- #ai #rag #gpt #deepseek #aiagents #aistartups #langchain #llamaindex #aiframeworks #ml all ai startup founders are soo great. see me: i build pointless ai agents that don't change the world. #aistartups #startups what non developers get wrong about ai coding tools like Cursor and Copilot? it is that it's actually slower than having a developer. this is because the real job of most developers is not just making a feature... • it's making it fast, • well integrated, • loosely coupled and • actually useful. and most of this comes with long sessions with many stake holders and even user feedback. and this ai can't do. the sad thing is that most managers don't see this because most bad SWE made it seem that only writing the basic feature was such a titanic task but only because that way they could work little lol. -------- #ai #cursor #softwareengineering #coding #chatgpt #tech if your co-founder doesn't believe in founder mode then your startup is doomed to fail 💀 what non developers get wrong about ai coding tools like Cursor and Copilot? it is that it's actually slower than having a developer. this is because the real job of most developers is not just making a feature... • it's making it fast, • well integrated, • loosely coupled and • actually useful. and most of this comes with long sessions with many stake holders and even user feedback. and this ai can't do. the sad thing is that most managers don't see this because most bad SWE made it seem that only writing the basic feature was such a titanic task but only because that way they could work little lol. -------- #ai #cursor #softwareengineering #coding #chatgpt #tech we are messing up with something. that's the post. (note: don't zoom) #startup #aistartup #launch #v0 Mom, with AI, now anyone can code. The world doesn't need Software Engineers. #joke #funny #ai #agents #softwareengineers #coding #programming build your zip2 first then shoot for your Tesla. "mom now I too can code apps, the world doesn't need software engineers now!" next day: #ai #cursor #aiagents #coding #vscode "mom now I too can code apps, the world doesn't need software engineers now!" next day: #ai #cursor #aiagents #coding #vscode how to detect fake ai influencers? all of their post have one thing in common: it follows this pattern -> A xyz ai lab just launched an abcd ai model that is the BEST so and so model in the world. This is going to change the world forever. #ai #aistartups #cringe #funny tech ceos: we need captcha to detect who's robot and who's human. meanwhile me: it's insanely hard - am I a robot then? #captchas #ai #agents i spent 3 months learning to code and no one wants to give me a $200k tech job. The industry is broken!!! #techjob #coding #tech #ai #aiagents This is one of the most absurd ways to think about llm; People say it's ok for llms to hallucinate. But.. When your car doesn't start, do you call the mechanic or you just say "well, I also sometimes fall sick, that's ok"? Llms are machines. They shouldn't fail. Any machine should be reliable. I sometimes think people have forgotten the difference between what a human is and what a machine is these days. Nobody will remember, how hard you worked, how many quick 5 min calls u had. People will remember the time when linkedin offered u a board seat at a company It's funny that Anthropic says Claude is beast at generating production ready code, but won't let job applicants use it during their own coding interviews. kinda funny to know this. #claude #interviews #ai #jobs YC: "we are launching Z batch exclusively for AI startups-apply now and get $500k" After 10 months: #yc #ycf24 #paulgraham #ycombinator #founders #aistartups evil Garry: guys I don't want y'all to build yet another ai startup that is automating random stuff no one even cares about. leave your startup, and go get a good faang job instead. that's the safer path long term. #yc #garrytan #ycombinator #ai i think at this point shadcn should also apply to @ycombinator whole saas, ai agent saas, world depends on it. The impact of AI is not very hard to imagine. People with knowledge are being super charged by Al and.. People with lower levels of knowledge are using Al to waste even more time. you will hate me for posting this but I will still do it. Elon is right. Sam = Scam Python has become the language for AI. But here's the uncomfortable truth: • Production Al runs on C++ • Models train on CUDA • Inference runs on Rust • Python just takes credit What Python actually won: • Jupyter notebooks that never deploy • Medium articles about Al • GitHub repos nobody uses • VC pitch decks Real Al systems are: • Built in anything but Python • Optimized in low-level languages • Deployed without PyPI • Actually making money Python is the PowerPoint of Al: Great for presentations Terrible for performance #python #ai #chatgpt #aistartups #aiagents #programminglanguages Guys it's tooo much of YC's build something that doesn't scale advice.!!! You gotta build something that scales. If it doesn't scale the how would you even justify rasing $10m seed round and wasting it on making sure your ai agent outputs correctly in structured JSON?? #startupadvice #yc #ai #founders OpenAI spent $7M on a horrible Super Bowl ad. Meanwhile, DeepSeek trained a model much more powerful than OpenAI's top model for far less than their ad budget. #superbowl #ai #deepseek I hate the word *cutting edge*. This preety much sums up SF startup culture hahah #memes #yc #startup #engineering AI is much more cooler than saying "Artifical Intelligence" i have an AWS joke and it keeps on growing. Why Building Stuff Matters More Than Anything? I was thinking lately—why do all the people who went on to achieve great things in life have one thing in common? And that is: The passion to build stuff from scratch. When you build anything from scratch, you stay grounded in reality. You understand the pros and cons of every decision because you’re in the trenches, solving real problems, not just theorizing. Take Steve Jobs, for example. He didn’t just have ideas—he built them. From the first Apple computer in his garage to the iPhone that changed the world, Jobs was obsessed with creating. He cared about every detail, from the design to how it felt in your hand. That’s what made Apple more than just another tech company. Here’s the thing When you build, you learn. You fail. You adapt. And eventually, you create something that can change the world—or at least your world. So, if you want to do something meaningful, stop overthinking. Start building. I’m happy to share this Git-Blogger project I worked on. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dik4FQ-c Writing blogs on GitHub sucked so I had to do something so this is what I came up with it was more of like a tool i needed - so i built it. Most investors are wrong. that’s why only 1-2% of VC-backed companies get anywhere. The customer, on the other hand, is never wrong. #founders #yc #startups #investors #stanford this, unfortunately seems like a viable business plan 😂 #sf #bayarea #startups #vc #investing #ai #sanfrancisco #memes OpenAI (mostly sam) thinks that the only way to compete with open source Deepseek is to raise more money. Ultimately OpenAI will become a company which will only be known for raising money and DeepSeek + Open source would be the one who ship meaningful things. Sam thinks raising more money will give them popularity and make people think they're the real company who deeply believe in dream of AGI. Meanwhile open source would keep crushing them again and again. #ai #openai #deepseek #chqtgpt #agi #startups #valuation #investors #samaltman Vertical AI Agents - we are building something in that niche (stay tuned, yc you too) it's so funny to watch investors on linkedin post about technical details of DeepSeek AI R1 model as if they're ex-ai-researchers 😆 DeepSeek AI well done. This is power of open source. No one would have ever wondered open source could do so much harm to a publicly traded company. This will make the investors (who invested billions in data centers) to question their decision. China showed to the world what true machine learning is + how to optimise it and decrease the inference time. --------- #deepseekai #deepseek #chatgpt #openai #nvidia #ai #aiagents #aistartups open source will always win. hell yeah my feed is now full of DeepSeek AI posts and i love this. never knew that TikTok would be the one that'd come for all the AI code editors. RIP Cursor ai. The best thing is that Trae is completely free. you can try for yourself at https://trae.ai I haven tried it yet but would give it a shot and see how it goes. It might be powered by #deepseekai new R1 model. OpenAI is in huge trouble lol 😆 Now they are not the only ones who are giving away stuff for free to the users. China is back in the race! -------- #aicodeeditor #tiktok #aistrtup #coding #yc #a16z Guys im so excited to launch my new ai startup that allows non techies to build softwares at the speed of light and replace software engineers entirely. here's the link to it. (i used my ai startup to built this) here's it: https://localhost:8000 Between OpenAI and DeepSeek AI , two companies who improve their models using data gathered from their official ui's.. id rather give my data to Deepseek that returns the favor to the open source community, and does so much more willingly than OpenAl. #opensource #gpt #ai #openai DeepSeek has officially won. Shame on OpenAI for not being open enough. DeepSeek just released a model far more powerful than GPT-4 (and O1), and guess what? The world didn’t fall apart. For years OpenAI preached that open-sourcing GPT-4 would be a global risk. Their main fear? Countries like China might misuse it. Here’s the kicker: DeepSeek is a Chinese company, and theyve flipped the game. Not only have they entered the AI race, they’re leading it. Here’s the real twist: DeepSeek managed to train their model, DeepSeek R1, with just $5M. Compare that to OpenAI, which raised $6B, yet seems more focused on hype than real breakthroughs. DeepSeek didn’t waste resources. Instead, they built everything from scratch, optimized for cost, and then made it open source. It’s ironic, isn’t it? The company OpenAI feared would misuse AI is now the one that’s advancing it responsibly—and winning. This isn’t just about tech. It’s a wake-up call: transparency wins over closed ecosystems and empty promises. ---------- #openai #deepseek #ai #chatgpt #opensource #gpt4 #aiagents totally true Most people are lying to you. OpenAI operator isn't going to kil ur vertical AI saas. Remember these were the same people who told that SearchGPT will render Google useless. And it's almost 3 months and we still use Google. And yes PerplexityAI is still worth $9bn Don't believe in the hype again. These people on internet are there to make $s with impressions + want to sell you some bs ai course. Don't believe them. --------- #openai #chatgpt #google #ai #aiagents #startups #YC job postings are getting a lot weirder these days: #softwareengineering #techjob #developers Guys im so excited to launch my new ai startup that allows non techies to build softwares at the speed of light and replace software engineers entirely. here's the link to it. (i used my ai startup to built this) here's it: https://localhost:8000 "you fuel the ai hype and then say people should stop it" surprised to see it take soo long for altman to come to this realisation #ai #agi #openai #chatgpt HIGHLY WRONG. Money is everything. Money can get you 100s of Nvidia GPU clusters.

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Hi, I'm Pritam Patil, a passionate Generative AI and Machine Learning Engineer with over 3 years of experience transforming ideas into impactful AI-driven solutions. My expertise lies in building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, designing AI-powered applications, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) to optimize software development workflows. At Accenture, I’ve had the privilege of leading innovative projects that have automated complex workflows, improved operational efficiency, and delivered measurable business value. From creating scalable AI pipelines that process terabytes of data monthly to developing AI-powered chatbots for real-time customer interaction, I thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and practical application. Key Achievements: Enhanced document retrieval accuracy by 30% through RAG pipeline implementation. Reduced manual processing time by 70% by automating data extraction with Amazon Textract. Boosted lead conversion rates by 25% via AI-integrated CRM systems and multi-channel chatbots. Delivered high-quality AI solutions with a 95% project success rate through cross-functional collaboration. I am certified in Generative AI and AWS Machine Learning and am passionate about mentoring engineers, exploring advanced LLMs, and building AI-powered agents to automate software development. Let’s connect to explore how AI can unlock transformative possibilities for your business! Positions: Generative AI & Machine Learning Engineer at Accenture (2022 - Present), Associate Consultant at Future Market Insights (2021 - 2022) Skills: NVIDIA GPU, AI Prompting, GitHub, TensorFlow, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Science, React.js, Anthropic Claude, Flask, Computer Vision, AWS Lambda, DevOps, Pandas (Software), Large Language Models (LLM), Extract, Transform, Load (ETL), AWS Glue, Amazon Kinesis, Salesforce Einstein AI, Cloud Computing, AWS, Amazon S3, Data Engineering, AWS Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Linear Regression Models, Scikit Learn, Keras, Deep Learning, Linear Regression, Neural Networks, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Debugging Code, MLOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Jupyter notebook, Written Communication, Problem Solving, Custom Objects, Lightning Web Components, Design Documents, Python (Programming Language), SOQL, Salesforce.com, Salesforce.com Administration, Salesforce.com Development, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Salesforce CRM Analytics Recent Posts: 🚀 Just completed an incredible journey into the world of 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve earned certification in the 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 𝐀𝐈 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐀𝐈 course, taught by the brilliant João (Joe) Moura (Founder of CrewAI), through DeepLearning.AI🎓 This course was a deep dive into building and deploying 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 that can automate complex workflows—empowering tasks like project planning, lead scoring, and large-scale content creation. Here are some of the highlights of what I’ve learned: 💡 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 that use multiple models for specific tasks. 💡 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 with testing and human feedback. 💡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞—from project reports to customer support insights. As part of this learning journey, I’ve developed systems that: ✅ 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. ✅ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. ✅ 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 for various platforms. This experience has equipped me with practical tools to integrate 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 into real-world applications. The possibilities are limitless, and I can’t wait to apply these insights to future projects. Thank you, João Moura, the CrewAI & DeepLearning.AI team for such an impactful learning experience. 🙌 To anyone interested in 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and multi-agent systems—this course is a game-changer! P.S. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss how multi-agent systems can transform your workflows. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MultiAgentSystems #ContinuousLearning #CrewAI #Certification The Lovable AI team is facing an unexpected suspension of their GitHub connection, impacting over 500,000 users. If anyone in my network has contacts at GitHub, please help them get in touch to resolve this situation. Let’s support them in finding a solution. Feel free to tag anyone who might be able to assist! Having taken over 50 interviews myself, I can confidently say that this is the best resource for preparing for Gen AI/LLM interviews. This is the only list of questions you need to go through, with more than 100 real-world interview questions. This guide includes questions from a wide range of topics, from the basics of prompt engineering to advanced subjects like LLM architecture, deployments, cost optimization, and numerous scenario-based questions asked in real-world interviews. #LLM #GenAI #Google #NVIDIA # Mastering LLM (Large Language Model) #Microsoft #Amazon #Amazon Web Services (AWS) #Meta #Generative AI #interview #LLMInterview #NLP #opentowork #RAG #Agents 💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! The future of AI isn’t just about standalone tools—it’s about 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 embedded into the platforms we use every day. And yes, that includes your browser! Let’s talk about 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿, an exciting initiative by Google Chrome and Google DeepMind . Built on the advancements of 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝟮.𝟬, Mariner envisions browsers as more than just gateways to the web—they become intelligent co-pilots for your digital life. Here’s what caught my attention: 🧠 AI agents that truly understand your intent Imagine typing (or saying) “Find me a job near me.” The browser doesn’t just search—it navigates to the right platform, filters results based on your preferences, and delivers personalized options. 🛠️ Multimodal capabilities These AI agents aren’t limited to text—they integrate seamlessly with visual, spoken, and contextual cues to perform complex tasks in real-time. 🌍 Versatility across domains From aiding developers (hello, GitHub integration!) to navigating video games or even robotics, the applications seem endless. Why does this matter? This kind of technology could make workflows smoother, browsing more intuitive, and online tasks effortless. It’s a glimpse into a future where your browser not only understands you but actively helps you achieve more. While Mariner is still in early testing phases, it’s a powerful example of how AI is evolving to meet us where we are—right in the tools we already use. Curious about how this works? Check out the video below for a deeper dive into Gemini 2.0 and agentic AI in action. What do you think—is this the future of AI we’ve been waiting for? Let me know your thoughts below! #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #FutureOfTech 🎬 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! After seeing Roan Weigert 🤖 experience with Act-One by Runway, I couldn’t help but imagine the possibilities for the future of content creation. This tech could change everything—from streamlining workflows to delivering high-quality, engaging content faster than ever before. Yes, the $9/minute price tag is steep, but the potential to innovate and disrupt is worth every penny. Excited to see where AI-driven tools like these take us next. The future of storytelling is here! 🔥 #AI #VideoProduction #Innovation #FutureOfContent #GenerativeAI 🌍 "𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴?" – Geoffrey Hinton, the father of AI. In this short clip, Hinton explores the profound implications of AI potentially surpassing human intelligence. He discusses the mysteries of neural networks, their decision-making processes, and how we don’t fully grasp the systems we’ve built. ⚙️ We've designed the algorithms, but do we truly understand how they're learning? Watch the full thought-provoking interview here: https://lnkd.in/d8sev6pi #GeoffreyHinton #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechTransformation #AIConsciousness #FutureOfAI 🚀 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Hello everyone! 👋 I’ve been working on creating a 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 that’s designed to make running a small business 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿. 🎯 The future of business isn't just about being online—it's about being responsive. 💬 In 2024, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and immediate engagement is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether your customers are reaching out on your website, Instagram, or WhatsApp, they expect instant answers. Here’s how AI Chatbots are transforming the game for small businesses: 1️⃣ 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Your customers don’t always contact you during business hours. With an AI chatbot, your business can provide real-time answers 24/7. Whether customers have questions about your services, prices, or need help making a decision, the chatbot keeps your business responsive, even while you're offline. 2️⃣ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 📅 No more manual scheduling headaches! An AI chatbot syncs directly with your calendar and allows customers to book appointments in real-time, removing the back-and-forth of calls and emails. Your customers get what they need, and you avoid time-consuming scheduling conflicts. 3️⃣ 𝗢𝗺𝗻𝗶-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🌐 Today’s customers expect you to be available on multiple platforms. AI chatbots work seamlessly across your website, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and more. Engage with your audience where they are, without lifting a finger. 4️⃣ 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗨𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 📞 Did you know that 85% of customers move to a competitor if their call goes unanswered? With features like Missed Call Text Back, AI chatbot automatically follows up with an SMS, offering to answer questions, schedule appointments, or share more information—saving you from lost leads. 5️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⭐ Want more online credibility? After every interaction or successful service, our AI chatbot can automatically request Google reviews from satisfied customers. This simple follow-up increases your business’s reputation and helps build trust with future clients. Are chatbots the future of small business success? Absolutely. Let’s embrace the AI revolution and level up the customer experience in 2024! 🚀 These are just some of the problems my 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 is solving for small businesses. But 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽! 🤔 What other 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 do you think an AI chatbot should solve for small businesses? 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! 💡👇💡👇 Let's innovate together. 🌟 #SmallBusinessGrowth #AIChatbots #BusinessAutomation #CustomerEngagement #DigitalTools #AIForBusiness #Entrepreneurship #LeadGeneration 🌐 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 2024 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. 🌐 Carly Taylor nailed it in this post! With 𝟐𝟏𝟑,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ tech professionals laid off this year and 𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ new computer science graduates entering the market, it's no surprise that job postings get 𝟏𝟎𝟎+ 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬within hours. 💼 👉 It’s a 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞—stay consistent, keep applying, and expand your network. 🚀 𝐓𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝: What’s your top strategy for standing out in this fierce competition? Let’s share our tips and help each other navigate this challenging landscape! 💬👇 #TechJobs #Layoffs2024 #JobSearchHacks #CareerTips #Networking "Morning thoughts: Another difference between AI and humans: Humans are inherently curious, while AI needs explicit training on data. This got me thinking: what if we could design AI systems that possess curiosity? Imagine the possibilities of an AI that proactively seeks to learn and discover new information. 🤖💡 #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation" Pritika Mehta Andrew Ng Ilya Sutskever Bet you haven't heard of these data job boards 👇 As much as I am team LinkedIn, that is NOT the only place to look for jobs, especially if you're looking for niche roles like data! These job boards specifically target data science, data analytics, data engineering, AI and ML roles. ♻️ Repost if you're targeting one of these roles! 🚀 Exciting Announcement - Launching NeuralNets.AI : https://neuralnets.ai/ This project has been a work in progress for over a year, and I'm thrilled to finally share it with you!: https://neuralnets.ai/ 🎉 NeuralNets.AI is a comprehensive platform offering a wide range of AI learning materials, including: 🔹 AI research papers categorized by NLP, Vision, and Speech 🔹 Data Science learning resources 🔹 Coding questions 🔹 Interview preparation 🔹 Research collaborations 🔹 Job search resources The best part? It's fully free and crowd-sourced! This means you can post content that has been useful in your AI journey. So please sign up, share content, and let's start learning together! Exciting update: You can now move to Germany without a job through their “Opportunity Card” program! Context: Germany has launched a new program called the “Opportunity Card” (Chancenkarte) for skilled immigrants from non-EU countries to enter and land jobs without a permanent job contract. The Opportunity Card marks an expansion of Germany’s efforts to attract young talent from outside the EU in search of permanent work, by lowering the barriers to initial entry. ✅ Here are the eligibility criteria for the Opportunity Card: 1. You’re evaluated on a point-basis on professional qualifications, age, German language skills, vocational training, previous stays in Germany, and more. 2. You need a minimum of 2 years of vocational training or a university degree recognized by your home country. 3. You need to have a language proficiency in German (A1) or English (B2). 4. You need to be financially stable and be able to take care of yourself. ✅ 5 key benefits of the Opportunity Card: - It provides a simplified process to enter Germany. - It delivers a one-year residency with the possibility of a permanent permit. - Every applicant can earn over 1000 EU / month through this program. - It permits up to 20 hours of work per week. - It gives you enough time to find a qualified part-time or full-time job. Employers are also set to get benefits like providing part-time job contracts, access to skilled workers, and hiring without approval from federal employment agencies! To apply for the Opportunity Card, submit your application at the relevant German Consulate if you pass the eligibility criteria. Link to more info in the comments 👇 … Please re-share this post so it helps more people! 🙏 Finally, if you’re an immigrant in America, join 15,000+ who get my weekly newsletter packed with breaking news & free resources like this: https://lnkd.in/gKtUGU-r :) p.s. This is NOT legal advice. Rather insights shared based on my research. #unshackled #immigration #jobs #germany #visa #india #layoffs Nvidia just surpassed Apple in market cap… now valued at $3.01 trillion. 🤯 It took them 30 years to get to $1 trillion market cap. … then 10 months to double to $2 trillion. … then just 96 days (!) to hit $3 trillion. 😳 By *far* the fastest $2 to $3 trillion ascent in history. It took the previous record-holder, Microsoft, 649 days… and Apple did it in 718 days. Unbelievable journey. Building AI apps is more than just models! As an AI professional, understanding full-stack AI application development is crucial. I recently came across a fantastic free webinar that delves into this. Why is it important? Because creating a successful AI product involves more than algorithms. You need to know how to build seamless interfaces with Next.js, Prisma, and deploy effortlessly with Vercel. These tools help in creating scalable and efficient AI solutions. This webinar covers it all – from integrating vector databases to leveraging cloud infrastructure. It’s a great resource for anyone looking to master the entire AI stack. This is happening tomorrow morning 10am PT (30th May) and the recording + code assets will be shared after the session. Register here: bit.ly/full-stack-ai Hi Everyone, Continuing with my #PromptToWebsite project, I'm thrilled to share some significant developments: 🌟 Input Page Created: Users can now enter their Business Name and Keywords to describe their business. This intuitive interface allows you to easily provide the information you want to see on your website. 🏠 Home Component Built: The Home component welcomes users and includes a button to generate the website. It’s designed to be user-friendly and engaging, making the process seamless. 🔧 Backend Logic in Progress: I’m currently developing the backend logic to gather website content using API calls to Large Language Models (LLM). For a content generation in different sections like Intro, About Us, and Services I'm leveraging Google’s powerful Google Gemini API (model: 'gemini-1.5-flash') to ensure high-quality outputs. I would like to mention that this project is inspired by the innovative work of Pritika Mehta and her team at Butternut AI. Their contributions to the field have been incredibly motivating. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this project to life! #Innovation #WebDevelopment #NoCode #OpenSource #LLM #API #ContentGeneration #Tech #AI #FutureOfWeb looks like I got a new dream destination on my list. #TechHeaven #InnovationHub "During a Gold Rush, sell Shovels" - Mark Twain. NVIDIA has been successfully selling shovels in all major gold rushes (dot com, cloud computing, machine learning, digital assets & blockchain, metaverse, and now AI). No wonder their stock is going through the roof this year and is up +121% already. But here comes the crazy part. Since 1999, Nvidia has added $2.62 trillion in market cap, or $100 billion+ per year for 25 straight years 😳 Nvidia is now larger than: - GDP of every country in the world except 7 - GDP of Spain and Saudi Arabia. COMBINED - 4x the market cap of Tesla - The market cap of Walmart and Amazon. COMBINED - 9x the market cap of AMD - GDP of every US state except California and Texas - 17x the market cap of Goldman Sachs - The entire German stock market AI is eating the world now, and Nvidia is calling the shots. Absolutely insane. P.S. check out 🔔linas.substack.com🔔, it's the only newsletter you need for all things when Finance meets Technology. For founders, builders, and leaders. 🚀 Exciting Announcement! 🚀 Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to share a project that's been a dream of mine: I'm building a revolutionary text-to-website builder! 🌟 Imagine creating a fully functional website with just one prompt. No coding, no hassle, just pure creativity unleashed in seconds. Leveraging the power of Large Language Models (LLM) and APIs, this tool is designed to empower anyone, from entrepreneurs to hobbyists, to bring their ideas to life effortlessly. And the best part? It's an open-source project! If you're passionate about innovation and want to contribute, please reach out to me. Whether you're into AI, web development, UX design, or anything in between, there's a place for you in this journey. I am integrating advanced features like function calling in LLM, dynamic content generation, and seamless API integrations to make this builder incredibly robust and versatile. Together, let's make web development as easy as sending a text! 💬➡️🌐 #Innovation #WebDevelopment #NoCode #OpenSource #LLM #API #FunctionCalling #Startups #Tech #AI #FutureOfWeb Expand your AI knowledge with this essential reading list curated by Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI plus key LLM papers added by Arun Rao. Dive in and stay ahead in the field. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals how to create a GPT app in under 4 minutes, no coding needed. This marks a major tech shift, enabling anyone to build and sell AI apps. Expect an explosion of new products and solo entrepreneurs in the coming years. Check my free newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/dCpgAYjt What a week, huh? 1. Mojo 🔥 went open-source 2. Claude 3 beats GPT-4 3. $100B supercomputer from MSFT and OpenAI 4. Andrew Ng and Harrison Chase discussed AI Agents 5. Karpathy talked about the future of AI ... And more. Here is everything that will keep you up at night: Mojo 🔥, the programming language that turns Python into a beast, went open-source. This is a huge step and great news for the Python and AI communities! With Mojo 🔥 you can write Python code or scale all the way down to metal code. It's fast! https://lnkd.in/eF24wahp Claude 3 is the best model in the market right now, overtaking GPT-4. Claude 3 Opus is #1 in the Arena Leaderboard (beating GPT-4.) Opus is a huge model, but Claude 3 Haiku is cheap and fast. And it's also beating GPT-4 0613! https://lnkd.in/eAQxqQax Microsoft and OpenAI are working on a $100 billion supercomputer. They are calling it "Stargate" and expect it will be ready by 2028. The report mentions "proprietary chips." Will Microsoft design its own chips, or will it use Nvidia GPUs? https://lnkd.in/eUV58P_K Andrew Ng (@AndrewYNg) gave a short presentation titled "What's next for AI agentic workflows," discussing the importance of AI agents. You can watch it in this short YouTube video: https://lnkd.in/emKYzsrs He posted a summary of his ideas here: https://lnkd.in/egS9TxVX Harrison Chase (@hwchase17 from @LangChainAI,) followed Andrew with his own presentation about what's next for agents. Langchain is the most popular AI library to work with LLMs. Here is the presentation: https://lnkd.in/e7F9pP2K Andrej Karpathy (@karpathy) discussed the future of AI and large language models in a conversation with Stephanie Zhan (@stephzhan). Here is the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e7by7f66 The story behind Emad Mostaque and Stability AI is the plot of a thriller movie. This is the second time that Emad is the protagonist of a story where he is the villain. Again, he denied all of the allegations and said it’s all false. Judge yourself: https://lnkd.in/eS8RvenF Apple announced its annual WWDC conference. Apple's Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, said the event will be “Absolutely Incredible.” Capital "A", Capital "I". Pretty obvious they'll talk a ton about AI. https://lnkd.in/eZUGqsKb That's a ton. We'll do this again next week. It looks like AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) is not far away! 🚀 Exciting times ahead as intelligent robots continue to push the boundaries of technology. #AGI #ArtificialIntelligence #IntelligentRobots 🤖 Our life gets balanced on a tripod: time, money, relationships [1] You can convert time into money (by working hard). [2] Money into time (by hiring others, automating your businesses etc). [3] Use time & money to improve your relationships. Most people unfortunately are MADE TO RUN an artificial race. Want better control? Get a grip on your time. And, money. Doing simple things like: Pomodoro technique of focused work. Or learning how to invest sensibly are critical things that would improve your outcomes in life. 👉 Prepping for a Data Scientist interview? Access this invaluable resource for success! 🚀🔍 #DataScience #InterviewPrep #CareerDevelopment Want to become an AI expert w/o spending $1000s? 🤓 I find this list curated by Chris Donnelly helpful: He spent 100+ hours putting this together curating AI cheat sheets from top AI Creators in the world. Beginner guides: 1. ChatGPT for dummies by Chris Donnelly http://bit.ly/4974M5T 2. ChatGPT for Kids by Dirk Zee https://bit.ly/3OctMR6 Prompt frameworks: 3. Prompt frameworks by Hamna Aslam Kahn https://bit.ly/3tRK4rO 4. Ultimate Prompt guide by Aadit Sheth https://bit.ly/4b9CMjF Complete AI courses: 5. Personal Masters in AI by Chris Donnelly https://bit.ly/4b7TK24 6. Google courses by Allie K. Miller https://bit.ly/48JxiKV 7. Ultimate E-Commerce Prompts by Jo Lambadjieva https://bit.ly/3Ocht7q 8. 10 AI courses from top companies by Chris Donnelly https://bit.ly/494FrJA AI for job hunting: 9. The AI Job hunting Cheatsheet by Chris Donnelly https://bit.ly/48Dbh0i 10. AI for jobhunting by Awais Khan https://bit.ly/48I8HGq 11. Crack 10X more job interviews with AI by Hasan Toor ✪ https://bit.ly/48MXKDt AI for Sales: 12. How to close more leads by Matthew Lakajev 🚀 https://bit.ly/3u26aaU 13. Prospect research by Thibaut Souyris http://bit.ly/3S6Muuz 14. Best AI sales tools by Michel Lieben 🧠 https://bit.ly/47PJp7Y AI for Content Creation: 15. How to use AI for content by Luke Matthews https://bit.ly/48lnrtY 16. The best AI copywriting tools by Audrey Chia 🚀 https://bit.ly/3S8zC79 Tools: 17. Free vs Paid by Adam Biddlecombe https://bit.ly/48IIx6e 18. 27 AI tools by Ruben Hassid https://bit.ly/47NrBud 19. Top AI tools for work by Chris Donnelly https://bit.ly/47HCDkB AI for Marketing: 20. Ultimate marketing prompts by Matt Village https://bit.ly/493psLT 21. Build your marketing strategy with AI by Mohamed Sakr 🔸 https://bit.ly/4bA6634 22. AI SEO Articles by Jake Ward https://bit.ly/4b9aA0g Ai for Productivity: 23. 10X your productivity with these AI tools by Eyisha Zyer https://bit.ly/42bo1IY 24. 18 AI tools to boost your productivity by Sachin B https://bit.ly/42aNlyN - - - - - 📌 If you are interested to dive deeper, grab my book - “Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI”, featuring over 150 real-world examples, 30 case studies, and 20+ frameworks on Amazon: https://a.co/d/btmnJfu #ProductManagement #AI #GenerativeAI As AI continues to evolve, the immense electricity consumption required for computing by big tech giants, the electricity needed for computing by big tech is now as much as entire countries use. This trend is on track to become unsustainable in the near future. Discover how Professor Deblina Sarkar and her team at MIT are addressing this pressing issue through groundbreaking spintronics research, offering a pathway to energy-efficient computing. #Spintronics #EnergyEfficiency #sustainableAI #AI 4 years ago I struggled to land my first freelance ML engineering contract. Then I discovered this ↓ Building one professional real-world ML project is the best way to stand out from the crowd, and land an ML job. And here is how you can do it, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗯𝘆-𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 👩‍💻👨🏽‍💻↓ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟭. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 Working on projects is harder than completing online courses. But hey, no pain no gain. You must work on a problem you are interested in. Otherwise, you will quit. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟮. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 Preferably a live API. If not possible, pick a static dataset from Kaggle. Here is a superb repo with a list of public APIs you can use https://lnkd.in/dgUABbqt 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟯. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗟 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 Do not try to build THE PERFECT model, and only then move to the next phase. Because this leads you to a never-ending Jupyter-notebook-development-cycle, and you get lost. Start with basic features and a basic model. And move to the next step. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟰. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 A Jupyter notebook is not enough to prove your solution might work. You need to go one step further and build a minimal working system. I recommend you follow the 3-pipeline design ↓ https://lnkd.in/e87h46Rj 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟱. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 Once the system works, start improving it by - increasing training data size - increasing the number of features - trying a more complex ML model - optimizing model hyper-parameters 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝟲. 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗘 The README file is the first thing your future employer will see. Explain the problem you wanted to solve and the solution you built. Here is an example https://lnkd.in/e26YXksR ---------- Hi there! It's Pau Labarta Bajo Every day I share free, hands-on content, on production-grade ML, to help you build real-world ML products. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 and 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 🔔 so you don't miss what's coming next #machinelearning #mlops #realworldml 5-minute crash course on 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 for 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 🐳↓ Docker is the #1 most-used developer tool in the world. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝘆? Because it solves the #1 most-annoying issue that every Software and ML engineer faces every day. And that is... ... having an application (e.g. a training script, or REST API) that -> runs perfectly on your local machine 😃 -> but, doesn't work in the production environment 😔😔😔 aka the "𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲” problem. 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 -> 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In this video lecture you will learn enough Docker, so you don't have this problem anymore 🎬 ---- Hi there! It's Pau Labarta Bajo 👋 Every day I share free, hands-on content, on production-grade ML, to help you build real-world ML products. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 on LinkedIn and 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 🔔 so you don't miss what's coming next #machinelearning #mlops #realworldml #docker "Just had this thought : What if humans are the ultimate AI, with our bodies as complex ML models and our minds as advanced algorithms, all wired for dopamine-driven reinforcement learning? This reveals our intricate design, but it leaves us pondering - who, if any, is the master architect behind us? As we stand at the intersection of human curiosity and technological advancement, the question remains open for us to ponder: Are we the actual AGI(Artificial General Intelligence), designed by someone or something else, navigating through a reality far more intricate than we can currently comprehend? The pursuit of this question not only fuels our scientific and philosophical explorations but also connects us to the profound mystery that is our existence in the cosmos. 🌌🧠✨ #BeyondAI #HumanMystery #CosmicCode Google DeepMind OpenAI DeepLearning.AI "Just had this thought : What if humans are the ultimate AI, with our bodies as complex ML models and our minds as advanced algorithms, all wired for dopamine-driven reinforcement learning? This reveals our intricate design, but it leaves us pondering - who, if any, is the master architect behind us? As we stand at the intersection of human curiosity and technological advancement, the question remains open for us to ponder: Are we the actual AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), designed by someone or something else, navigating through a reality far more intricate than we can currently comprehend? The pursuit of this question not only fuels our scientific and philosophical explorations but also connects us to the profound mystery that is our existence in the cosmos. 🌌🧠✨ #BeyondAI #HumanMystery #CosmicCode Google DeepMind OpenAI DeepLearning.AI Check out My Latest Article: "The Unsung Heroes of Our Digital World: APIs" #TechHeroes #APIs #DigitalInnovation #BehindTheScenes Check out this incredible AI application in basketball by Ayush Pai – a must-see for sports enthusiasts! Witness firsthand how Machine Learning and AI are revolutionizing the Sports. Kudos to Ayush for the fantastic work! 👏🏀 #SportsTech #AIRevolution #geminiai 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐬: 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 Embarking on a new venture always comes with its set of challenges and lessons. My recent foray into the world of day trading has been no exception. A month ago, I discovered that in trading, one could sell stocks first and then buy them later to secure a profit. This revelation was the commencement of an exhilarating journey. On my first day, I earned a profit of Rs 3,000, followed by Rs 7,000 on the second day. By the next Monday, my earnings soared to Rs 15,000 in a single day. At this pace, I naively believed that I could easily replace my job's monthly income in just a week through stock market earnings. However, as the saying goes, "In trading, the first profits are usually beginner's luck," and indeed, it was true for me. As the days progressed, the initial euphoria was quickly replaced by the harsh realities of trading. I encountered significant losses, starting with a Rs 3,000 loss at the beginning of the week and culminating in a staggering Rs 16,000 loss in a day on Friday. Despite these setbacks, this journey through the volatile waves of the stock market has imparted invaluable life lessons, much beyond the realm of trading. 1. 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒎: The market's volatility taught me the power of calmness amidst chaos—a skill that's invaluable in life's unpredictable moments. 2. 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: Trading emphasized the importance of swift, decisive action. Hesitation costs, not just in stocks but in life's fleeting opportunities. 3. 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Understanding and managing risks in trading mirrored the delicate balance of life's decisions, weighing potential gains against possible losses. 4. 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒆𝒕: Each trade, win or lose, was a lesson in adaptation and growth, encouraging a mindset that views challenges as opportunities. 5. 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆: In trading, as in life, patience often marks the difference between success and failure, teaching the virtue of waiting for the right moment. This brief trading stint has imparted wisdom far beyond financial gains, molding resilience, decisiveness, and patience in me. Let's embrace our journeys, with all their highs and lows, and move forward enriched by the lessons they teach. #LifeLessons #trader #TradingJourney #Resilience #GrowthMindset AI and the Future of Money. __________ Join 30,999+ Professionals, including savvy Entrepreneurs, Founders, and Marketers, who are staying ahead in their fields with AI Fire — our exclusive, FREE newsletter. Get smart insights on AI and Technology that are valued by readers at top companies like Google, Meta & Microsoft —> https://lnkd.in/gG6KCpuw __________ AI can't predict money's future right now, but fabdreamai (Fabio Comparelli) made a video showing how money has changed over time. It's amazing! GenAI shows its power here. It's a smart idea with a fantastic outcome! "Embrace growth; stagnation hurts more." "At the end, it's your choice." 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹! ✨ These fascinating data maps show the #world's #infrastructure, including #seaports, roads, railways, cities and #airports, and illustrate the different densities and distributions in each country … How can we improve our #business with #AI & #Data? ✔️ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Use AI & Data to optimize business processes, streamline operations, and reduce costs. ✔️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: Implement predictive models to forecast future trends, demand, and customer behavior. ✔️ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Integrate AI-powered #automation to handle routine tasks and enhance productivity. ✔️ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Leverage AI for targeted marketing campaigns and personalized content delivery. 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝗜! 🦾♥️ 𝗢𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁, Deloitte & Google invite you to join our #GenAI event in Munich! You can register online or join us in person. I’m proud to moderate the event & looking forward to meet some of you there! Link is in the comments!! What daily tasks would YOU like to hand over to AI? 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰: Peter Atwood "Proud to be part of this great institute." 🎓 #Gratitude #ProudAlumni #ict A new AI system developed by researchers at Stanford University makes impressive breakthroughs in training mobile robots that can perform complex tasks in different environments. Kudos to the Stanford University researchers for pushing the boundaries of AI in robotics! 🌐🔍 #aiinnovation #RoboticsRevolution #stanforduniversity #airesearch A new AI system developed by researchers at Stanford University makes impressive breakthroughs in training mobile robots that can perform complex tasks in different environments. Kudos to the Stanford University researchers for pushing the boundaries of AI in robotics! 🌐🔍 #aiinnovation #RoboticsRevolution #stanforduniversity #airesearch "Supercharge your job search with ChatGPT! #jobsearch #chatgpt #careerboost "🚀 Excited to share a curated list of 20 Beginner-Friendly Machine Learning Projects! Whether you're diving into ML or looking for hands-on projects, this list has got you covered. From image classification to predictive analytics, there's something for everyone. Ready to kickstart your ML journey? Explore these projects and let the learning adventure begin! 💡🤖 #MachineLearning #DataScience #ProjectsForBeginners" #freshersjob Great opportunity !! #phdopportunity #phd #hiring #chemicalengineering If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, this small mindset shift could help you power through. Interested in learning more? Watch psychologist Kelly McGonigal's full talk here: http://t.ted.com/vtxNRbt How to make your resume so good in 2024 (using AI) that employers can’t ignore you: I’m using a tool called Teal that helps with covering every aspect of a great resume like: • Tailoring your resume to unique job descriptions • Using all the right keywords • Writing cover letters (they’re exhausting, let Teal take care of that) • Using the right resume template You’d think that’s all, right? BIG Nope. I’m sharing a video below to see just how many shortcomings Teal was able to capture in my resume like: → Not using numerical data to back up my accomplishments → Not mentioning how long it took me to achieve certain goals → Not sharing my LinkedIn profile You can find out straight away where your resume falls short and why you’re getting rejected using Teal’s free resume builder: tealhq.com #TealPartner #sponsored My 3D LinkedIn profile made by #microsoft designer 👇🏻 Yeah, it's dominant enough! But how? "In the current era dominated by A.I. technology, its rapid evolution is reshaping various aspects of our world, including finance, business, education, health, social life, entertainment, and learning. You can do it too! Unleash your creativity with Microsoft Designer using the provided prompt. "Create a 3D illustration of an animated character of a boy sitting casually on top of the cubical logo "LinkedIn". The character wears a modern outfit . The background of the character is a mockup of his LinkedIn profile page with the profile name "Your name" and a profile picture the same as the character and followers of "no. of followers" and connection "no. of connections" Microsoft Designer :- https://lnkd.in/ddtbhUjvhttps #microsoft #chatgpt #promptengineering #artificialintelligence #graphicdesign #microsoftdesigner #microsoftbing #linkedin #3dillustration #aiimage #technology #viralpost 🚀 Exciting Update in My Machine Learning Journey! 🚀 Thrilled to share that I've successfully completed the "Track 1: Intro to MLOps" course on Codecademy! 🎉🤖 In this comprehensive program, I delved into the fundamentals of MLOps, gaining valuable insights into the intersection of machine learning and operations. From understanding deployment strategies to optimizing machine learning workflows, this course has been a game-changer in my journey. A huge shoutout to Codecademy for providing such a fantastic learning experience! 🙌💻 I'm eager to apply these newfound skills and knowledge in real-world scenarios. If you're passionate about MLOps or have insights to share, I'd love to connect and discuss! 🚀🤝 #mlops #machinelearningalgorithms #codecademy #techenthusiast #continuouslearning Skip LinkedIn! LinkedIn won't guarantee you remote work success. Explore these 8 websites offering USD payments for remote jobs: _________________ ✋🏿1. RemoteOK | RemoteOK - RemoteOK is a job board that specifically focuses on remote opportunities. -It allows users to filter jobs based on factors like time zones and skills. remoteok.com | 🥰 ________ ✋🏿2. Toptal | Toptal Toptal stands as an exclusive network comprising the world's leading freelance software developers, designers, finance experts, product managers, and project managers. toptal.com | 🥰 ________ ✋🏿3. 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Nick Ponomarev is a Senior Investment Analyst at ORBIT Startups, with 3 years of experience in early-stage venture capital leading Fintech, E-commerce, Mobility, AI, and Healthcare industries in Southeast Asia, India, and the MENA region. He manages a $18M+ portfolio (worth of $362M), operating as a Strategy Lead and interim CFO, driving growth, enhancing strategic fundraising efforts, and securing funding for impact-driven companies for 17 companies under management. Passionate about developing the next generation of entrepreneurs and impactful initiatives worldwide, Nick is a part of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers community in Shanghai, China. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Shanghai University and has a background in physics and engineering from a leading Moscow institution. Positions: Senior Investment Analyst at SOSV (2024 - Present), Investment Analyst at SOSV (2023 - 2024), Investment Specialist at SOSV (2022 - 2023), Bridging Patients and Research - Enhancing Patients Recruitment for Innovative Drug Development at World Economic Forum (2024 - Present), Investment Analyst at SOSV (2021 - 2022), Strategy Analyst at Nexcelia Solutions B.V. (2021 - 2021), Startup Accelerator Program Analyst at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (2016 - 2016) Skills: Equity Research, Venture Capital, Business Analysis, Project Management, Due Diligence, Cross-border, Investment Research, Customer Development, Business Acceleration, Startup Development, Program Analysis, User Interviews, Market Research, Data Analysis, Investment Strategies, Market Entry, Problem Solving, Detail Oriented, Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking, Research, Social Media, Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Strategy, Design Thinking Recent Posts: Great initiative by Adham Sameh! Was a great opportunity to evaluate and give feedback to the world's best talents from MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Berkeley, and Tsinghua and their projects in the AI space, alongside other top investors from Plug and Play Middle East, Salica Investments, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group, Plug and Play Africa and Access Bridge Ventures! Here are my 2 recent investments in my ORBIT portfolio - Ridelink Inc.(East Africa) and Payd (SEA). Both companies participated in our ORBIT 7 Investor Week in Dubai. And here is what they do: Payd: Payd tackles a critical issue affecting 170 million blue-collar workers in Southeast Asia: financial vulnerability due to limited access to safe, affordable credit options. With informal debt accounting for 10% of Thailand's GDP, Payd's Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution offers a lifeline. Payd’s halal financing platform allows employees to access their earned wages instantly, without loans or advance. By partnering with employers, Payd guarantees collection through paychecks, eliminating credit risk. Payd's proprietary technology enables rapid implementation, onboarding enterprises in just two weeks – 10 weeks faster than competitors. Expanding beyond EWA, Payd now offers earned commission access and solutions for gig workers, providing a full-stack solution that significantly reduces employers' administrative burden. With 70+ clients including McDonald's, Marriott Group, and Starbucks across Malaysia and Thailand, Payd has shown impressive growth, growing by 15% month-on-month EWA book growth in Q3, achieving millions in monthly EWA book, and 20,000+ platform users. Led by CEO Darvesh Daswani, with 10 years in HR-focused sales who grew Yapily’s business 3x and the team 5x from 12 to 60 team members in less than a year, and CTO 💸 Paul Martin, former principal engineer at Wagestream. Payd is backed and supported by Top-Tier Investors: IFS Capital Limited, Antler, 1982 Ventures, Digital Currency Group, high-net-worth angel investors, and now Orbit Startups.  ______________________ Ridelink Inc.: Ridelink is tackling a critical challenge in Africa: small businesses pay up to 4 times more for logistics than large corporations, hindering their competitiveness. Ridelink’s innovative platform connects SMEs to a vast network of trusted transporters, offering affordable and reliable freight services across urban and rural Africa. By leveraging IoT technology and data-driven approaches, Ridelink provides real-time tracking, route optimization, and quality assurance, reducing logistics costs by up to 30%. Ridelink’s extensive service area and strict standards set the company apart from competitors, especially international shippers. With 3,000+ business clients, a 96% retention rate, and hundreds in monthly GMV, Ridelink already saved clients over $4.5 million in transport costs. The company's impressive 300% month-on-month user growth also demonstrates its rapid expansion. Led by Forbes 30 Under 30 lister Daniel Mukisa and experienced CTO Amon Nyesigye, the team combines logistics expertise with cutting-edge technology skills. Ridelink is backed and supported by Alibaba Group Jack Ma Foundation Fund, Morgan Stanley, Google, Omidyar Network, African Leadership Academy's Young Entrepreneurs Fund, Ortus Africa Capital, and now Orbit Startups. As a part of the World Economic Forum - Global Shapers, I’m starting a new project in Bridging Patients and Research - Enhancing Patients Recruitment for Innovative Drug Development at the World Economic Forum! Learn more on my page! This month, I had the privilege of serving as a judge at the Expand North Star Supernova Pitch Competition by GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World, where I witnessed remarkable innovation from startups across the globe. This year's competition featured over 90 startups from more than 30 countries, each bringing unique solutions to the table. As a judge, I was impressed by the creativity and determination of these entrepreneurs. The competition highlighted the importance of fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem, and I am excited to see how these ventures will shape the future of technology and business. Thank you to the organizers for this incredible opportunity, judges I had the privilege to share a stage with - Bejin Thomas, Ben M. and Elisabetta S., and congratulations to all participants! I'm looking forward to seeing who will advance to the finals at Expand North Star 2024. Let's continue supporting and empowering innovators around the world! #SupernovaPitch #GITEX #ExpandNorthStar2024 #StartupCompetition #Innovation #TechStartups #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #GlobalStartups #PitchCompetition #FutureOfTech #DubaiTech #InvestInInnovation https://lnkd.in/gGrRtAVw Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World, Dubai Harbour. This August, I got invited by my close friend at Tusholdings to an incredible opportunity to participate in the C-Star Event organized by CMPort (China Merchants Group) in Beijing, where I delivered a speech to African startups on why we at ORBIT believe that the biggest opportunity ahead is the technology-driven development of emerging and frontier markets and how we support best entrepreneurs across the world. This isn't my first engagement with Africa-related events. In June, I connected with inspiring individuals in the China startup ecosystem and shared insights at the Vodacom Digital Accelerator China Camp, focusing on entrepreneurs from Tanzania. I also had the honor of attending Alibaba Group Africa's Business Heroes in Hangzhou, where I met industry leaders and amazing startups to foster opportunities for startups across the Francophone region. At C-STAR, I had an amazing time engaging with aspiring entrepreneurs from Africa, providing mentorship and sharing insights to help them navigate their entrepreneurial journeys. It was inspiring to witness their passion and creativity, reinforcing my commitment to supporting innovation in Africa. A big thank you to the CMPort (China Merchants Group) and Tusholdings for this fantastic opportunity! Together, we can empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and drive meaningful change in our communities. Let's continue to collaborate and support the African landscape! #Entrepreneurship #AfricanStartups #EmergingMarkets #SupportingEntrepreneurs #AfricaRising #AfricanEntrepreneurs I want to extend my gratitude to my exceptional interns, Athar Ali and Derek Fong, who recently finished their internships at ORBIT, working closely with me. Working with both of you has been an absolute pleasure, and I am truly grateful for the immense value you have brought to our team. From deal sourcing and fundraising to portfolio management and research, you have consistently exceeded my expectations, showcasing your potential for a successful career in the venture capital industry. From my personal experience, for people who are usually first-generation immigrants in their family, it’s a big challenge to secure internships or full-time opportunities in such quite close-circle industries as venture capital. You typically don’t have enough network and resources to land such opportunities. That's why giving opportunities and support to the best, proactive, and truly grinding candidates is very important. Thank you, Athar Ali and Derek Fong, for your invaluable contributions. I wish you both the very best in your future endeavors, and I have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your chosen paths. You are the future, and I am honored to have played a part in your growth and development. Stepping up in times of crisis: How a supply chain optimization startup is keeping communities stable. 🚚 Small shops and neighborhood merchants in Bangladesh are the backbone of their communities, ensuring access to food, daily essentials, and supplies. These small businesses account for 97% of the country’s consumption and are often the only source for daily needs, especially during times of crisis. These merchants are more than just points of transaction—they represent trust, familiarity, and support in their communities, offering credit options and driving local employment and economic growth. The ongoing political crisis has highlighted the growing challenges in Bangladesh's retail sector. Fragmented supply chains have created inefficiencies, disrupting the distribution of essentials—especially when people had limited hours to shop. PriyoShop (Orbit 2022)- a B2B marketplace empowering MSMEs by connecting them directly to suppliers- stepped up to address this gap. By leveraging technology, they’re solving problems in traditional industries and maintaining a seamless supply chain for these vital shops. PriyoShop’s efforts ensured the availability of essential items like rice, lentils, flour, salt, sugar, and cooking oil, all while prioritizing safety to protect the community. Orbit is proud to back companies like PriyoShop that empower small businesses and maintain community stability. Read more about how Priyoshop is transforming Bangladesh’s retail sector here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdhZHJmr Asikul Alam Khan William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Jong Wan Brian Lee Nick Ponomarev #emergingmarkets, #startups #investors #SupplyChain #CommunitySupport #Bangladesh #SmallBusinesses #PriyoShop #CrisisManagement #Innovation June'24 was full of meetings with amazing people in the China startup and investment ecosystem! In Beijing, had a chance to finally meet in person with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) team - Azamat O. and Julian Su 徐伟龙, having a great conversation with Philip Beck - 贝曦贤 , Louise DANG from Antler, Demi Ping from Abu Dhabi Investment Office , Xuan Guo from SenseTime 商汤科技 and Zhejun Eunice Wang from Tencent! As well as to spend a great week with Ricardo Moreira 李卡多, Richard Gray, Stacey-Ann Pearson, Lester Chan, Stanley Ying, Phillip Forman, Kenmaru Suedomi, Erika Gherardi and Olesia Ermakova 奥莉 (organized by Tencent)! Then, flying to Shenzhen to meet the Tusholdings team and speak at Vodacom Digital Accelerator China Camp at the African Tech Innovation Workshop for entrepreneurs from Tanzania (thank you, Renee Pan, for the invite). Overall, capturing amazing insights of China's capital, incubators, and companies' strategies for going global in the near future! More meetings are coming in Shanghai with some key startups and VC leaders! Thanks again to all the people who hosted me and committed their time to amazing conversations! Looking forward to meeting again in Beijing, Shenzhen, or Shanghai! Came to Beijing for THINC Fellowship Future Close Up Tour, sponsored by Tencent, where THINC takes 30+people (coming from all over the world) through Beijing, Shenyang and Xiongan to visit IT companies HQs, incubation centers, industrial parks, startup areas, and provincial leaders. First day was at Tencent HQ learning about business lines of the company, and following the Q&A session with Tencent team leads managing the recent tech developments in urban management, healthcare, mobile and AI. Overall, a lot of info to observe but good value (especially the Q&A session). As we depart to Shenyang for the next thing, I'm grateful for THINC’s invite to join the tour and go behind the scenes with one of the world's tech giants. An inspiring look at the technologies shaping our future. Happy to meet with people within my network in Beijing in the second week of June! I am coming to #Beijing as a part of the THINC Fellowship (powered by Tencent and Viva la Vida) program for a global community of young leaders who are driving a positive impact on the world and society through technology! THINC organizes meetings and networking with Chinese tech industry leaders, senior management of tech companies, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives of international organizations in China in Beijing, Shenyang, and Xiong'an with visits to key tech hubs, leading incubators, and science parks in Northern China! Recently had a chance to attend an amazing Alibaba event in Hangzhou - Africa's Business Heroes (run by Jack Ma Foundation) by a personal invite of the Chari | YC S21 | Ecom and Fintech apps for retailers in Francophone Africa CEO - Ismael Belkhayat (a recent investment I have managed) that will open doors and opportunities for more startups in Morocco and outside of Morocco to scale across the Francophone region! Great chance to build personal relationships with people from Alibaba Group who drive initiatives in Africa, successful CEOs like Ismael and Tesh Mbaabu (from Marketforce), as well as to hear investors like Jerry (Jinguang) Yang from Roselake Ventures (with whom we share Treepz and Swag Kicks), Wen Yu from Transsion, Will Wang from BAI Capital and others! Btw, Weego Saad JITTOU and Sælma Damouh, you are the next people I can't wait to meet! UAE was full of meetings with amazing people in the ecosystem! Had a chance to finally meet in person with Siddharth Havaldar, Aly Khairy, Syed Wajahat Karim, Yomna Abousamra, Gaelle Yammine, Yousif Damirji, Atif Bin Arif عاطف بن عارف, Rabih I. Khoury, Nikolai Denisov, Shaz K., Anastasia Gurkina, Fahed Qteishat, Ahmed Eid, and Ankit Upadhyay! Thank you very much for your support! Big thanks to Cypher Capital Group and especially Sumeet Surana for being our partners for our ORBIT 6 Demo Day! Big thanks to Narine Davtian and Avag Simonyan for inviting me to the Triple S Ventures event in Dubai - amazing to chat about Armenia and looking forward to coming to your July event! Was also amazing to spend some time in Abu Dhabi at the Hub71 event and catch up with May Quadarella, as well as to come to the #step2024 to meet with a lot of cool startups and investors. And of course, as always, the best team ever from Orbit Startups - William Bao Bean, Oscar Ramos, Ching-Ping Lin, Shenali De Silva and Aditya Kathpalia! Coming to Dubai (Feb 19th-23rd). Will be hosting some investor-related activities on the side of the STEP conference. Happy to meet on the sidelines but best just to come to our Demo Day venue (Feb 22nd), which is next to STEP. Cheers! Note that registration is required because it's an investors-only event: Coming to Dubai (Feb 19th-23rd). Will be hosting some investor-related activities on the side of the STEP conference. Happy to meet on the sidelines but best just to come to our Demo Day venue (Feb 22nd), which is next to STEP. Cheers! 📣📣 Call for applications from breakthrough Bangladeshi startups! SM² propels high-potential Bangladeshi startups to industry leaders who can redefine Bangladesh’s economy. Companies with strong cross-border expansion potential and female founders especially encouraged to apply. The program will provide five startups with financial support, mentorship, investor connections and access to an extensive network of partners to support expansion across Asia. SM² Accelerate is a partnership between Orbit, SBK Tech Ventures and MIAKI. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gWxaENqU #bangladesh #startups Hiruy Ephrem Farhan Rahman Taneem Islam Taro Araya Oscar Ramos Sonia Bashir Kabir Kaha Gogiashvili 郭凯赫 Nick Ponomarev William Bao Bean Heading to a new year with amazing people I had a chance to meet during my vacation! Just wanted to highlight and thank again Alex Miller, Rich Robinson, Dean H. Diabate , Ian Sullivan 宋仡文, Douglas Corley, Florian B. , Hugo Messer, Sebastian Lau, Verdian Jonazh, Okki Soebagio, Daria Petrenko, Pavel Hegai, Alex Samson, Andrey Konyushkevich and Pavel Veselovskiy for your willingness to support and looking forward for our future conversations! For a newcomer and a young generation representative in this industry your willingness and commitment mean a lot! Congrats to Soumajit Bhowmik and Durga Dash founders of Orbit Startups backed Styched for their acquisition of Zymrat, their second acquisition this year. We are seeing a lot of activity on the buy side from our portfolio this year. A few transactions already announced publicly and way more to come. Companies with positive unit economics that streamlined their operations have managed to not only survive but grow during the last year. That work on "nail it before you scale it" is the cornerstone of our support with portfolio companies before we turn on user and customer acquisition channels. Looking forward to what the last quarter of 2024 will bring ahead! Orbit Startups backed D2C platform - Styched, Acquires Shark Tank India 2 Fame D2C Brand Flatheads! Check out our new Orbit 4 cohort companies on our Dubai Demo Day next week! (In person or virtual) Companies from India, Colombia, USA, UAE, Thailand & HK, Nigeria, and Singapore working in Climate Tech and Sustainability, E-commerce and Transportation Tech, Digital Health, Fintech, SMEs SaaS, Media, and Web3. #dubai #uae #sustainability #venturecapital #emergingmarkets #digitalhealth #fintech #smes #web3 Congrats to OkayKer from your Orbit Startups family in closing US$700k seed round in a rough and tumble market. It’s all about positive unit economics! Nashit Naviwala, Hasnain Akber and Anusha Shahid showing true grit! Welcome Cur8 Capital, Sabr Capital and FRIM Ventures https://lnkd.in/gUEy8_Bv #startups #pakistan #emergingmarkets #funding Issue 2 of Nick's "VCCOM" Newsletter is out! Topics I have covered: 1. Trends / Markets Dynamics: South Asia Ecosystem: - (Pakistan) Effect of the 3-day Internet blackout in Pakistan on startups, the government, and society. - (India) India’s first generative AI hackathon - top 5 projects Middle East Ecosystem: - (Saudi Arabia) Meta's cable goal "to connect 3 continents'  marks its dive into Middle Eastern waters. North Africa Ecosystem: - Africa’s B2B e-commerce startups are struggling to survive (featuring comments from DFS Lab GP and Chari CEO) - Nigeria’s new blockchain policy leaves crypto in the cold (featuring INTERPOL's first-ever Global Crime Trend Summary Report) China Ecosystem: - LinkedIn's InCareer (China product) to shut down and eliminate up to 4% of its entire workforce. LATAM Ecosystem: - A significant drop in startup investment in Latin America and recommendations to Founders 2. Deep Dive:  - The Current State of APAC VC and Recommendations to Founders (by Justin Hall - Partner at Golden Gate Ventures) 3. Reports - Africa Mobile App Market (84 pages) - (UAE) CRYPTO OASIS Ecosystem (292 pages) - (Indonesia) “Why Indonesia is the next China for Tech Investment” - opinion by AC Partners Managing Partner Helen Wong. 4. New opportunities: New funds/programs  - (UAE) Free co-working space for Web-3 startups now opens at Jumeirah Beach Residence Upcoming Events  - (Malaysia) Tech In Asia - (Vietnam) M Venture Partners - (UAE) Seamless - (Africa) Gitex Africa #pakistan #ai  #africa #funding #crypto #founders #uae #web3 #startups #linkedin #events #tech Issue 1 of Nick's "VCCOM" Newsletter #startups, #fundraising, #venturecapital, #SEA, #MENA, #earlystage SOSV (Orbit Startups, HAX, IndieBio) has been named by MAGNiTT in their 2023 Emerging Venture Markets report as the most active investor in #Pakistan! Orbit Startups endeavors to invest in Pakistan, and our General Partner and Managing Director William Bao Bean has been interviewed by Al Jazeera Media Network and Dawn Media Group where he explains the motive behind: “When I started covering China internet in 2003, the total valuations of all the startups was $3 billion. My goal was to help Jack Ma explain Alibaba Group, the business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, to global investors for its initial public offering. Since then, the sector’s market cap has risen to $2.5 trillion. "Pakistan today is $3 billion, so I am hoping for something similar. We focus on the mid to lower-income market in Pakistan and want to provide services that change lives." Grateful for the recognition by MAGNiTT and we look forward to continuing our efforts in supporting the startup ecosystem in Pakistan, as well as other emerging and frontier markets around the globe! #WeAreSOSV #emergingmarkets #frontiermarkets #southasia #asia #vc #startups #investing CB Insights has released the State of Venture report of 2022 with numerous SOSV highlights: - SOSV named the top global investor by company count in Q4 2022 - SOSV named the top VC investor globally by company count in Q4 2022 - SOSV named the top US investor by company count in Q4 2022 - SOSV tied as the top investor into Retail Tech companies in Q4 2022 - SOSV tied for third top investor into Digital Health companies in Q4 2022 And some additional SOSV company highlights include: - Adore Me highlighted amongst the Global Top M&A Exits of Q4 2022 - Getaround highlighted amongst the Global Top SPACs in Q4 2022 - NotCo’s Series D highlighted amongst the top LatAm & Caribbean equity deals We are so proud to be a part of these achievements. Look forward to continuing our mission of empowering our communities in emerging and frontier #markets in 2023! William Bao Bean Oscar Ramos Ching-Ping Lin TR Harrington Jenne Wong Minjia Wu Sean O'Sullivan Ned Desmond #vc #startups #WeAreSOSV #investors #global #investment #fundraising #company #tech #retail #digitalhealth Source: https://lnkd.in/gTNPskRV Found this a few days ago. https://lnkd.in/gPhkKwA #nice In love with these polaroid photos from 2021 National Business Elite Challenge Competition & International Economics and Trade Exhibition Competition Finals organized by CCPIT. 2nd place btw... among 2000 participants from 200 teams from 140 universities from all over China. Strategy 2021 - 2024. The report will include an overview of the US macro situation, the US political situation and its impact on the economy and stock market, the political situation in China, the aggregate economic situation in the US and other countries, an overview of conservative and emerging sectors and companies, vaccination forecasts for 2021, US and Russian stock market forecasts for 2021 and risks to the US stock market and economy for 2021. This document is a collection of both my thoughts and visions, as well as the thoughts of other analysts whose opinions I trust. This report will NOT offer ready-made portfolios, or calculations on how to build a final portfolio based on expected portfolio returns, risk ratios, volatility, or other values, respectively. Strategy is available here: https://lnkd.in/gxC4_qd #strategy #investmentplan #investing #economy #investments #markets #finance Strategy 2021 - 2024. The report will include an overview of the US macro situation, the US political situation and its impact on the economy and stock market, the political situation in China, the aggregate economic situation in the US and other countries, an overview of conservative and emerging sectors and companies, vaccination forecasts for 2021, US and Russian stock market forecasts for 2021 and risks to the US stock market and economy for 2021. This document is a collection of both my thoughts and visions, as well as the thoughts of other analysts whose opinions I trust. This report will NOT offer ready-made portfolios, or calculations on how to build a final portfolio based on expected portfolio returns, risk ratios, volatility, or other values, respectively. Strategy is available here: https://lnkd.in/gxC4_qd #strategy #investmentplan #investing #economy #investments #markets #finance

Goal Digger, Humble, Kaizen. My professional and personal experiences have taught me the following about myself: - My gut instinct is great, but I seek data for my decisions - I stay calm when faced with adversity - I love to win, but helping the team win gives me greater joy - I put the customer at the center of all that I do - Focused on making high-quality decisions - I speak and write about tech, design, values, and execution I enjoy meeting new people and hearing new perspectives. Reach out to me if you want to talk about Tech, finance, Startups, investments, Basketball, and Music. Positions: Apprentice at PwC (2024 - Present), Investor at Rentberry (2023 - Present), Product Leader at aastey (2023 - 2024), Product Manager at aastey (2022 - 2023), Product Manager at Eazybe.com (2021 - 2022), Product Manager at Hans Matrimony (2020 - 2021), Founding Member at Stealth Startup (2018 - 2020), System Engineer at Cognizant (2018 - 2019), Co-Owner at CAVIORS (2018 - 2019), Business Development Executive at SPORTINDIA (2017 - 2017) Skills: Competitive Landscape, Analytics, Research Skills, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Product Descriptions, Content Management, Product Service, E-Commerce, User Acceptance Testing, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Vision, FinTech, Product Requirements, Information Technology, Finance, Time Management, Organizational Leadership, Systemic Change, Cryptocurrency, Market Research, Inventory Management, Product Launch, Workflow Management, Business-to-Business (B2B), Software as a Service (SaaS), Office Administration, Project Coordination, Executive Administrative Assistance, Operations Management, Human Resources (HR), Skill Development, Documentation, Intuitiveness, Multivariate Testing, Problem Solving, Business Ownership, Financial Results, Strategic Initiatives, Key Performance Indicators, Due Diligence, Presentation Skills, Market Analysis, Presentations, Communication, Financial Statements, Design Thinking, Analytical Skills, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Venture Capital Recent Posts: It looks more human than ever 🤖 What do you think? 🤔 #ai #humanai #innovation 🚨 $2 Trillion Erased from US Stocks. NVIDIA alone lost $500B+! 🚨 Why? A $6M Chinese AI startup just accomplished what Silicon Valley said was impossible. DeepSeek AI – rewriting the rules of AI with reasoning models that rival OpenAI’s best at a fraction of the cost: 💰 Training Costs - OpenAI’s GPT-4: $600M+ - DeepSeek R1: $6M 💡 Usage Costs - OpenAI: $100+ per million tokens - DeepSeek: <$4 per million tokens DeepSeek R1 is open source, 27x cheaper, and fully transparent in reasoning. Silicon valley: aha ❌uh- oh ✅ #ai #deepseek #openai Open AI just launched the "Tasks" feature and it's insanely productive. Your ordinary to-do list’s worst nightmare. Video credits Linas Beliūnas While I’m debating ChatGPT, here’s how AI (and other tech) is reshaping 2025 https://lnkd.in/dHzaZm_A What's the funniest thing AI’s done for you so far? Here's why VC funds often fail to invest in the best founders: 1. A junior reviews the deck and/or takes the first meeting or whatever the first pass is. Their job is not to pick what they like but to find something the partner wants to see. They second guess. And it's much easier to make a case for a business idea than founder strength. That's much harder to describe and far fewer words. 2. The partner doesn't make decisions in a vacuum. They have to get the support of their peers. They don't want to introduce something they are worried the other partners won't like, no matter how much they like it. They won't risk social capital for an investment. Again, it's much easier to make a case for a business than a founder. 3. At investment committee, the investment memo will have a short section on the founder but the vast majority of it will be on the business. This means the vast majority of the research time was spent on the business (which may prevent inhibit the best founders from getting this far in the first place). It means the vast majority of the investment committee meeting that decides whether or not to invest will be spent on the business, not the founder. Not every fund has all these dynamics. But even with the intention of prioritising founder strength it becomes very hard to achieve it in practice. And the bigger the fund, the harder it gets. ------------------- Please ❤️ Like, ♻️ Share and 💬 Comment to spread the word. ➕ Follow me, Marc Cohen, for deep yet concise insights into venture investing, startups, fundraising and AI. Some people are born with them, yet everybody has to work at them. Gift ❌ Grit ✅. Change my mind. #rogerfederer #bymaximise #words #Entrepreneurship #talent #success Surrounded by boss ladies from mom and sister to colleagues & friends you all have a great impact on our lives. To all the women out there who are breaking down barriers and challenging the status quo, keep doing what you're doing and know that you have our constant support (even if we can't walk in your shoes 👠) Happy Women's day! ✨ & cheers to WOA (Women of aastey) #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #womenofaastey #liveaastey #bossladies Empowering women, one stitch at a time! aastey, is a game-changing size-inclusive, sustainable activewear brand made for women, by women. Say goodbye to ill-fitting gym clothes and hello to a brand that celebrates diversity and environmental responsibility 🌱 Check out the latest YourStory Media article to learn more about what we're building at aastey and the women behind it. #liveaastey #WomenEntrepreneurs #SizeInclusive #Sustainable #Activewear #Empowerment #sustainability #innovation #environmental #brand https://lnkd.in/gw9Wcy4s Jeevika Tyagi Kanupriya Mundhra In a world so fast, we're living aastey 🌱. Earned my aastey essentials box today ✨. The tribe knows what's it like to get one. So proud of the team, what we do here & the whole concept of #liveaastey. Jeevika & Kanupriya are my daily dose of motivation. It's the little gestures from the team that matter. PS Thank you Tania for wrapping the box with love 🙌🏻. #sustainability #marketing #india  #d2c  #innovation  #management  #sizeinclusive #kalaari #shopify

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With over 6 years of experience in business application management and architecture, I lead the end-to-end lifecycle management of ERP, CRM, and LIMS systems at Variantyx, a genomic testing company. My mission is to ensure that our software solutions support critical business functions, such as sales, service, finance, and laboratory operations, and enable data-driven decision making and business growth. As the Director of Business Applications, I collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to define and document application requirements, evaluate and select software solutions, coordinate implementation projects, and monitor application performance and user satisfaction. I also design and implement data integration strategies, leveraging APIs, ETL tools, and other relevant technologies. Additionally, I hold 9 Salesforce certifications, demonstrating my expertise and proficiency in Salesforce administration and consulting. Positions: Director of Business Applications at Variantyx (2023 - Present), Business Applications Manager at Variantyx (2021 - 2022), Salesforce Solution Architect Team Lead at AllCloud (2020 - 2021), Salesforce Solution Architect at AllCloud (2018 - 2020), Priority ERP Manager and Solution Architect at SolarEdge Technologies (2013 - 2018), Information Systems Implementer at Taldor (2013 - 2013), Project Manager at Clalit Health Services (2013 - 2013), Diving Instructor at Red Sea Sports Club (2012 - 2012), High School Physics Personal Teacher at Nachshon (2011 - 2012), Combat Unit Sergeant at Israel Defense Forces (2005 - 2008) Skills: Written Communication, Information Technology, IT Management, User Requirements, Communication, System Administration, Information Systems, Team Management, Business Strategy, Business Requirements, Project Management, Integration, Salesforce.com Consulting, ERP, Statistics, BI, Business Process Improvement, Java, SQL, C, Visual Basic, C#, VBA, QlikView, MS Project, Microsoft Office, C++, Windows, Visio, Excel, HTML, Visual C#, Microsoft Excel, MySQL, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Visual Studio, Microsoft Project, Matlab, Teamwork, Management, Arena Simulation Software, Office 2010, Magic XPI, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Recent Posts: 🧬Variantyx🧬 released a new ground breaking product! Read all about our new innovative product Genomic Unity® 2.0 that combines Short and Long Read Whole Genome Sequencing to deliver more comprehensive and precise genomic insights. 👉 Variantyx is thrilled to mark a decade of leading in whole genome testing. Over these 10 incredible years, we’ve found answers for our patients and forged meaningful relationships with our customers. A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated employees and loyal customers who’ve made this journey possible. Here’s to many more years of groundbreaking work and shared success! 🌟 #Variantyx #10YearsStrong #WholeGenomeSequncing #WGS #Wholegenomeanalysis We're pleased to share news of the additional funding received from our investors. We're thankful for their continued trust and commitment to bringing genome-based care to an ever growing number of patients. https://lnkd.in/eKgrPEnv I’m happy to share that I'm continuing my journey in Variantyx a precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art molecular diagnostic solutions in a new position as Director of Business Applications! We're delighted to welcome two new Illumina Novaseq XPlus sequencers to the lab! We do see more 🔍🧬 **Salesforce Event of Health Care in the Digital Era** Thank you ☁️Yaniv Hackman and Moriya Hadad for giving me the opportunity to present at the #Salesforce Event of Health Care in the Digital Era. It was an honor to present #Variantyx's success story that is a strong testament to the joint journey with #Salesforce which serves as our main platform since the very beginning. It's great to meet colleagues and companies from the same vector and learn about additional apps and solutions that can complement our #Salesforce Org. 👨‍💻We are recruiting for several positions in Israel and in the US for our department, feel free to PM me👩‍💻 #Variantyx #Healthcare #WGS #precisionmedicine #ngs #salesforce After a long period of remote conferences, it's great to finally meet with colleagues and Salesforce professionals face to face. Thanks for all involved in putting this event together. #salesforce #event #salesforceliveisrael #variantyx I’m #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? Salesforce business analysts, Implementors, Developers this is your chance! If want to make a difference, play a significant role in the beginning of a promising startup in the biotech industry that revolutionized Whole Genome Sequencing diagnosis for Rare inherited disorders, Cancer and Prenatal. We actually try to help people and are looking for to expend our dream team. Come join us! Leave me a comment or PM if you're interested #startup #salesforce #biotechnology מיישמ/ת סיילספורס מנוסה? בוא/י לעבוד איתי! AllCloud  ממשיכה לגדול ולגייס מיישמי סיילספורס לפרויקטים מעניינים ומאתגרים. נדרש ניסיון של שנה לפחות ביישום והטמעת סיילספורס, אם את/ה מחפש/ת מקום לצמוח ולהתפתח, מוזמנ/ת לשלוח קורות חיים ישירות אלי ל nadav.hirsch@allcloud.io או בלינק המצורף:  https://lnkd.in/dP7FUfw הצטרפו לצוות מנצח, הנאה מובטחת! :) #Salesforce #salesforceconsulting #CRM #SalesforceJobs #hiring #CertifiablyTableau It's all about priorities :) How to work with timesheet and other roadmap updates for FSL Trailhead mascots from Salesforce Our Amazing team! Daniela Levi Lior Levi Lior Papiashvili Gal Siloni Amit Nurieli Yumi Ibrahimzade Noam Katz Eyal Filiba #salesforce #trailhead #trailblazer Check out this job at AllCloud: https://lnkd.in/dyjD9SM Your chance for a diverse, challenging and fulfilling job. Don't miss out on this opportunity! The highly anticipated dynamic forms, fields and button is coming! #DF19 #AllCloud #Salesforce Salesforce Certified Application Architect in 10 months! #applicationarchitect #salesforcecertified #salesforce PHP developers! Come and join SolarEdge, a leading company in the Solar energy market! If you like to challenge yourself, enjoy a dynamic and diverse work environment while having fun with your team in our new campus this is the place for you! Job Description we are looking for PHP developer working on SolarEdge web application and integration to other SolarEdge software. the position include developing tools for the company needs and support the existing web applications Job Requirements * 2-5 years' experience on PHP developments . * 2-5 years' experience on SQL developments * 2-5 years' experience on web development jQuery, JS, HTML5, CSS - advantage * working with databases MySQL and SQL * BSC in Software engineering – advantage * Knowledge and experience with CMS, CRM – advantage Hard working, Attention to details, works independently If you're interested send me a private message with your CV PHP developers! Come and join SolarEdge, a leading company in the Solar energy market! If you like to challenge yourself, enjoy a dynamic and diverse work environment while having fun with your team in our new campus this is the place for you! Job Description we are looking for PHP developer working on SolarEdge web application and integration to other SolarEdge software. the position include developing tools for the company needs and support the existing web applications Job Requirements * 2-5 years' experience on PHP developments . * 2-5 years' experience on SQL developments * 2-5 years' experience on web development jQuery, JS, HTML5, CSS - advantage * working with databases MySQL and SQL * BSC in Software engineering – advantage * Knowledge and experience with CMS, CRM – advantage Hard working, Attention to details, works independently If your interested send me a private message with your CV SolarEdge is looking for a QlikView Developer! Come and join SolarEdge, a leading company in the Solar energy market! If you like to challenge yourself, enjoy a dynamic and diverse work environment while having fun with your team in our new campus this is the place for you! Job Description we are looking for PHP developer working on SolarEdge web application and integration to other SolarEdge software. the position include developing tools for the company needs and support the existing web applications Primary job duties and responsibilities may include the following: * Developing, maintaining, enhancing, and supporting QlikView applications * Design, construct, and integrate QlikView solutions * Manage installation, configuration and infrastructure of the QlikView platform * Understanding business needs and translating into QlikView based solutions Job Requirements * QlikView – 2+ years working with QlikView creating visualizations, building dashboards, and prototypes meeting the needs of users * Solid requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and debugging skills If you're interested send me a private message with your CV

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With a rich background in research, technology, marketing, and sales, I excel at the crossroads of these disciplines. My career is fuelled by a deep passion for understanding data and transforming insights into powerful strategies. I am dedicated to delivering outstanding results and creating enduring value. Let's connect and explore new opportunities together! Positions: Market Research Analyst at The Digital Tantra (2023 - 2024), Data Analyst at Jindal Saw Limited (2023 - 2023), Operations Manager at Vfashiontech Pvt Ltd (2023 - 2023), Associate Program Manager at Great Learning (2023 - 2023), Community Manager at Prescient Strategist (2022 - 2023), Operations Manager at Mindler (2022 - 2023), Project Manager at Macgence (2022 - 2022), Member at ACE- Association for Computer Enthusiasts (2022 - 2022), Machine Learning Engineer at Ignitus (2022 - 2022), Research Intern at Ignitus (2022 - 2022), Data Analyst at ERP Launchpad (2022 - 2022) Skills: Business Research, Market Research, Program Management, CRM Program Management, Microsoft Office, Web Scraping, Community Development, Automation, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Data Science, Communication, Easily Adaptable, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Development, Project Lifecycle Management, Digital Marketing, Jira, Trello, Fleet Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, web3, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Management, Social Media Marketing, Canva, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python (Programming Language), google workspace, Google Workplace, Leadership, People Analytics, Performance Management, SQL, Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), Kotlin, Data Analysis, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, JavaScript, Machine Learning, English, Research, Presentations, Problem Solving Recent Posts: What it takes to create a D2C Brand ? One of the clients from facebook marketplace sellers asked me last month ? The manufacturer of health wellness , and personal care brand asked me ? they were into manufacturing Vitamins and Gym supplements and some other nutracutical products ? My ans was " Solve Your customers Biggest Problems and Innovate solutions accordingly " At the stage they approached us they were Struggling with Customer Acquisition and getting Even B2C orders and the demand for their b2b business was also slow ! however the founder Annjali Khatri didn't back down and decided to have word with all their suppliers and customers . and this is what they came up with : A range of spray in your mouth nutritional supplements that's the easier faster to absorb ! tastes better ! doesnt require any water pre or post workout essentials replenishment of body in minutes ! and soon will be available as country's one of first Spray in your mouth range of health wellness and nutracuticals . even before launch they have managed to get pre booked from their b2b clients around 10000 pcs order . and soon thier D2C brand website will be live as well ! *note the below picture is just indicative currently we are unable to share the real brand name or details but will be surely bringing the details of their case study from launch to growth . what according to you are the most important pillars for launching a d2c brand comment below ? #business #community #people #growth #brand #manufacturing #d2cbrands #d2cmarketing #newcareeropportunities #productdevelopment #productdesign #innovation We are creating a group for people who looking to start thier own D2C brands accross any major categories from sourcing to manufacturing packaging marketing and strategy feel free to watch this space and join our soon to be launched community of , Marketers , Founders , investors , where you can network learn plan launch and grow your brand's from scratch ! with latest Ai Ml tools , Marketing Solutions , Product supplier and manufacturers . countdown to our magazine Futurezine is On ? Aakash Anand Arjun Vaidya Abhinav M. Hari Balasubramanian Ganga Bharti Kiran 🧠 Saurabh Choudhary Dan van Aswegen Raashi Gupta Inderjeet Singh Jasmin Majmudar NaveenKumar Durga Lakshmi Aashish R. NaveenKumar Durga Lakshmi Diksha Mahajan Marcus Köhnlein Nainika Sharma Pooja Soni Quazi Raiyyan Reshu Singhal 💲Sourabh Goyal 🦄 #ai #strategy #b2b #water #comment #founders # #network #share #health #sourcing I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Research Intern at Ignitus! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Virtual intern at Google! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Data Analyst at ERP Launchpad!

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Meet Mahidhar, aka Mahi, a dynamic 32-year-old software developer thriving in Phoenix. With over three years of experience, Mahi skillfully integrates software components and manages QA testing at a AAA insurance company. Passionate about fitness, Mahi and his wife Tidjia are on a journey to get fitter, with gym equipment at their disposal. Mahi's keen interest in personal development and technology, especially state management, keeps him engaged and evolving. Surrounded by a vibrant circle of colleagues and friends, he's continually building skills for the future.

Meet Abel, a New Jersey resident with a multifaceted personality and a penchant for self-reflection. Abel balances a deep interest in health and wellness with a love for technology, exploring everything from AI devices to electric vehicles. Despite a dislike for needles, Abel is proactive about health, considering blood work and dietary changes. With a dog named Jazz and a dream of Californian life, Abel enjoys long walks, real-life mystery podcasts, and culinary adventures like cauliflower pizza. Abel's curiosity extends to window installation and home improvement, always seeking life-enhancing projects.

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Meet Collin Lowenburg, a dynamic individual with a knack for innovation and community building. Whether he's diving into the world of hackathons, exploring blockchain technology, or planning events, Collin's passion for technology and collaboration shines through. With a love for spicy broccoli, keto pancakes, and a penchant for fitness tracking, Collin balances his tech-savvy interests with a commitment to health. A supportive friend and family man, he's always ready to lend a hand or enjoy a Netflix binge. From AI agents to event organization, Collin's life is a vibrant blend of tech and heart.

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Founder & CEO of TwinMind—proactive real-time AI with memory. Former astrophysicist & AI scientist at Google X

Before founding TwinMind, I spent 6+ years leading applied AI at Google X, JPMorgan, and Wolfram, specializing in time-series, NLP, and generative AI. Prior to that, I pioneered real-time AI for detecting gravitational waves as part of the Nobel Prize–winning LIGO team. I also worked on HPC at Los Alamos National Lab and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). I completed my PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in a record 1 year) and my Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics from IIT Bombay. I won the global ACM Graduate Student Research Competition, the LSST Data Science Fellowship, and the NVIDIA Fellowship. My long-term mission is to accelerate science and technology using AI. Positions: Co-Founder & CEO at TwinMind (2023 - Present), Vice President, Applied AI Lead at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2020 - 2023), AI Research Scientist at Google X (2018 - 2020), Machine Learning Resident at Google X (2018 - 2018), Deep Learning / AI Researcher at Wolfram (2017 - 2018), Graduate Research Assistant at National Center for Supercomputing Applications (2015 - 2018), Research Fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory (2016 - 2016), Research Assistant at Nonlinear Dynamics Lab, Department of Physics, IIT Bombay (2014 - 2015), Research Intern at University of Notre Dame (2014 - 2014) Skills: Machine Learning, Supercomputing, Astrophysics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Algorithms, Physics, Signal Processing, Computer Vision, C++, Wolfram Language, Mathematica, Python, Fortran, C, LaTeX, Python (Programming Language), High Performance Computing, Computational Physics, General Relativity, Natural Language Processing, CUDA, OpenMP, Artificial Neural Networks, Natural Language Understanding, Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Computational Geometry, Audio Processing, 3D Reconstruction, Genetic Engineering, Reinforcement Learning, Speech Signal Processing, time-series forecasting, Algorithmic Trading, C (Programming Language) Recent Posts: 🚀 TwinMind is hiring! Founded by ex-Googlers and backed by top Silicon Valley investors, we’re on a mission to make everyone superintelligent. We're seeking brilliant minds for Full Stack, iOS, AI Engineering, and Design & Marketing roles. This paid internship in the SF Bay Area could lead to a full-time role with equity as one of our first ten founding members. Email us at hiring@twinmind.com Exciting news! We just published the details of how Oura detects ovulations in JMIR (Thigpen et al., 2025). It was especially important to me in developing this work that our algorithm works for everyone, not just those with regular cycles but also those with irregular cycles, abnormal patterns, and those nearing perimenopause. 🔬 Results are in: ✅ 96% of ovulations detected ✅ Average error: 1.3 days (That’s ~3x more accurate than the traditional calendar method and 6x for those with abnormal cycles.) Coincidentally, Apple Watch published its ovulation detection results the same week! Their approach is still a major step up from calendar-based methods, but when it comes to accuracy, Oura holds the edge—Apple Watch reported detecting 71% of ovulations with an average error of 1.7 days. This is a huge step for wearable fertility tracking. Transparency matters in health tech, and I’m proud to see more data-backed discussions in this space. https://lnkd.in/erEPKjx9 #FemTech #Wearables #DigitalHealth #ReproductiveHealth #Fertility 2025 will be the year when AI becomes a truly personalized, proactive, and real-time companion like "Jarvis" from Iron Man. It will: 1) Continuously understand what's going on around you all day 2) Have perfect memory of everything that happens in your life 3) Grows with you and learns how you make each decision 4) Anticipate your needs at the right moments before you even ask This is what we are building at TwinMind. Get early access: twinmind.co/early-access What trend or idea do you expect to have the biggest impact in the year ahead? And why? #BigIdeas2025 We are excited to share that TwinMind has been selected as the #1 product in the Weekly Roundup by Product Hunt editors! This recognition is a huge milestone for us as we work towards creating an AI that truly understands and empowers its users. TwinMind helps you get real-time insights, search effortlessly through your tabs, PDFs, and YouTube videos, and provides proactive suggestions to enhance productivity. We also recently hit 1,000+ users for the Chrome Extension! It’s been amazing to see the ongoing growth and impact of our product, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support. This is only the beginning. We’re committed to building something even greater, and we can’t wait to keep growing with your support. Here’s to moving upward and onward together! 🚀 If you haven’t already, download TwinMind today at: twinmind.co/get #TwinMind #AI #ProductHunt #Gratitude Daniel George, Ph.D. Sunny Tang Lucy L. Fazle Karim, Vatsal Shah PhD Manohar Devarapalli Shraddha Mehta 🏆 We did it—#2 on Product Hunt! 🏆 We’re beyond grateful to our amazing community for helping us achieve this milestone. 🚀 Your support, feedback, and trust have made all the difference, and we can’t thank you enough! This is a win for all of us, and we’re just getting started. Kudos to our outstanding team for going above and beyond to achieve this Success Daniel George, Ph.D. Lucy L. Shraddha Mehta Fazle Karim, PhD Vatsal Shah Manohar Devarapalli 🌟 We Made It to #2 on Product Hunt! 🌟 We couldn’t have achieved this incredible milestone without YOU—our amazing community and supporters. Your constant feedback and encouragement have fueled our journey every step of the way. Thank you for being such an integral part of our story! 🎉 A special shoutout to our incredible team for their dedication, passion, and hard work Daniel George, Ph.D. Sunny Tang Vatsal Shah Shraddha Mehta Manohar Devarapalli Lucy L. Fazle Karim, PhD This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for what’s ahead. #Gratitude #ProductHunt #ThankYou #DreamTeam #OnwardsAndUpwards Thanks to everyone for making our Product Hunt Hunt launch a success! With over 618 upvotes, we secured the #2 Product of the Day and were featured in the Product Hunt newsletter. First and foremost, a big thank you to Yash Ramchandani for guiding us through the launch process. We couldn’t have done it without his support and experience of previously laucnhing. A special thank you to all my supporters in Dubai, India, and the USA. Dr. Armeena Tabassum your efforts in sharing with the RWA community were invaluable, and Ms. Almas Qureshi thank you for amplifying our reach through your network. Thanks to all my friends for being so supportive and spreading the word about TwinMind at a large scale. A heartfelt thanks to my mom and dad for going all out to rally incredible support—we couldn’t have done this without you! We’re thrilled with the results and the growth of our user base, now over 700 strong. Stay tuned as we continue building the best personalized AI in the world! Congratulations to everyone in the team for their tireless work, especially during the launch night. Daniel George, Ph.D., Fazle Karim, PhD, Sunny Tang, Shraddha Mehta, Lucy L., Manohar Devarapalli, Siddharth Ralph TwinMind is #2 on Product Hunt! Download for free and upvote us at twinmind.co/launch Comparing products while shopping? Researching multiple papers? TwinMind can see tabs you select. You can also chat with YouTube videos or attach PDFs to learn faster. TwinMind also transcribes audio in your browser without awkward bots joining your calls. Get instant answers and ideas on what to say next during meetings & interviews. Need help drafting a follow-up email, report, or any text? TwinMind writes for you based on all the context and allows you to insert it into Gmail, Slack, and most websites with one click. Hey everyone! I wanted to ask for a huge favor—After months of hard work from our incredible team, we just launched TwinMind on Product Hunt today! Your upvote would help us win the top product of the day award! Check it out at twinmind.co/ph-launch-dg It's an AI sidebar that helps you during meetings, understands your browser tabs, and writes emails and assignments for you—Imagine having Jarvis from Iron Man in your browser! Let me know if you have any feedback to improve the product :) TwinMind, founded by former Google X employees, has developed an AI assistant that aims to better understand users by remembering everything about them. TwinMind has raised over $2.5 million and is valued at $30 million, with notable investors such as Oracle's chief AI scientist Dan Roth and others. The app functions by continuously listening and transcribing audio into text to build a memory bank, allowing users to interact more naturally. TwinMind also offers a web browser extension and integrates with calendars and Gmail to provide personalized assistance. Co-founder Daniel George, Ph.D. highlights the app's ability to run locally, minimizing battery drain, and plans to make it more integrated into users' lives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eg9s7F9C #ai #artificialintelligence #aistartup #aifunding Here's our new demo video for TwinMind! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/eu-AhuHN You don’t need to spend time explaining context—TwinMind already knows what you’re working on. 🔍 Ask anything about your browser tabs, PDFs, or YouTube videos. 💡 Get ideas during meetings on what to say next. ✍️ Write in any text field without typing 🌐 Search the web for personalized answers Oh, and you get access to the latest, most advanced AI models for free! Download it today twinmind.co/link Our new TwinMind Chrome extension is live, and I had so much fun creating the demo video for it! I'm super excited to share it here so you can see the capabilities of TwinMind in action! 🎥 TwinMind is your AI sidekick that truly understands your life: 🔍 Ask anything about your browser tabs, PDFs, or even YouTube videos. 💡 Get real-time suggestions during meetings on what to say next. ✍️ Write in any text field without typing—let the AI take care of it. 🌐 Search the web for personalized answers tailored to your needs. The best part? You don’t need to spend time explaining context—the AI already knows what you’re working on. Oh, and you get access to the latest, most advanced AI models for FREE! Download it today and see how TwinMind transforms the way you work: https://lnkd.in/daeDAKtk #TwinMind #AI #ChromeExtension #Productivity https://lnkd.in/d3eRMRyP We are officially launching the TwinMind sidebar today! Get free access to the latest AI models and add context of what you see and hear: 1) Ask anything about your browser tabs, PDFs, & Youtube videos 2) Get suggestions on what to say during meetings & interviews 3) Search the web and get instant answers without changing tabs Download it at Over the past few months, I've had the opportunity to work closely with TwinMind, and I'm excited to share we were featured in Business Insider today: https://lnkd.in/dnGx7MJK TwinMind is an AI sidekick that truly understands your life: ✅ Ask anything about your browser tabs, PDFs, and YouTube videos, ✅ Get suggestions on what to say next during meetings & interviews ✅ Search the web and get instant answers on the sidebar Download it at https://twinmind.com/ and get free access to the latest AI models. I’m deeply grateful to work with such an innovative team and to everyone who has supported us on this journey. A huge thank you to my friends, family, and well-wishers who participated in early testing—you’ve helped us make TwinMind better for everyone. 🙌 ps: feel free to join our discord server to share your feedback and collaborate with us in creating the best product for everyone: https://lnkd.in/dH-7Zmzw Daniel George, Ph.D., Sunny Tang, Fazle Karim, PhD, Manohar Devarapalli, Lucy L., Shraddha Mehta Excited to share that we were featured in Business Insider today! https://lnkd.in/eAGveHbE TwinMind is an AI sidekick that truly understands your life: 1) Ask anything about your browser tabs, PDFs, and Youtube videos, 2) Get suggestions on what to say next during meetings & interviews 3) Search the web and get instant answers on the sidebar Download it at www.twinmind.com Never imagined this post would go so viral and hit over 350,000 views! Looking into the dataset just now, I see that on average women outperformed men in terms of GPA, despite starting with lower IIT entrance ranks! In 2020, I started exploring how Oura Ring data could be used to estimate ovulation. Fast forward to this week—Oura launched Fertile Window! This feature is powered by a deep learning model trained on physiological data from Oura Ring. It predicts fertility windows with greater accuracy than traditional methods, adapting to individual patterns in real time. I’ve been especially passionate about ensuring the model works for everyone—whether they have short, long, irregular cycles, or are in perimenopause. Navigating biological data variability and refining the model through many iterations was challenging, but seeing it released is incredibly rewarding. This feature isn’t just for fertility—tracking menstrual cycle patterns connects to all aspects of health, including sleep, activity, and stress. So if you have an Oura Ring and a menstrual cycle, or if you're interested in AI and health, check it out! ThirdEar is now TwinMind! Why settle for just a third ear 👂 when you can have a second brain? 🧠 We're about to launch new features that harness not just what you hear but also what you see 👀 Our mission remains unchanged: To enhance your intelligence with AI that's by your side 24/7 ⏰, has all the knowledge on the web 🌍, and learns your personal knowledge 📚 Get early access at twinmind.ai ThirdEar is now TwinMind! Why settle for just a third ear 👂 when you can have a second brain? 🧠 We're about to launch new features that harness not just what you hear but also what you see 👀 Our mission remains unchanged: To enhance your intelligence with AI that's by your side 24/7 ⏰, has all the knowledge on the web 🌍, and learns your personal knowledge 📚 Get early access at www.twinmind.ai Does your college entrance exam rank determine your GPA later? Or is it all random? There was a glitch in the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) student portal back in 2014 where everyone's GPA was publicly released. So of course, I had to make a plot 😅 Really happy to see that the LLM Engineer's Handbook is #1 New Release in Neural Networks 🎉 (and also #2 for some reason) We put an insane amount of work into this book with Paul Iusztin. I hope it'll help a new generation of LLM engineers and tinkerers build production-level AI systems. If you're interested, you can pre-order the book at this address: https://a.co/d/iGB2i5b You can also check our GitHub repo made by Paul Iusztin and star it to support us :) https://lnkd.in/eFZ4NaZQ Can AI apps find the social media profiles of their own CEOs? The results are actually quite surprising! I gave OpenAI ChatGPT 4o, Perplexity Pro, You.com Genius Mode, Google Gemini Advanced, X.com Grok 2, and Microsoft Copilot the exact same query: "Make a table of LinkedIn profiles of Aravind Srinivas CEO of Perplexity, Richard Socher CEO of You.com, Sundar Pichai CEO of Google, Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft, Elon Musk CEO of X.com, and Sam Altman CEO of OpenAI." (and another query for their Twitter profiles) This is a trick question with a twist—Elon Musk and Sam Altman don't have LinkedIn profiles! Perfect way to test for hallucinations. Perplexity Pro won, but ironically the only thing it got wrong was its own CEO Aravind Srinivas's Twitter profile! :D Which AI app do you find the most reliable? AI research once dismissed as “not real science” wins the Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry! Back in 2017 my research papers on AI applications in Astrophysics were initially rejected because the peer reviewers thought AI was a “black box” and didn’t qualify as “real science”. Many professors in my department also felt the same way. It took a whole year before they finally got published in 2018—and now they’ve been cited over 1,000 times. Just like it’s impossible to do science without using mathematics, I believe that soon all scientific research will be done using AI! ThirdEar AI + NotebookLM is the Perfect Combo to Turn Your Life into Podcasts! It's been fun trying out different ideas with all the memories ThirdEar AI app collected from my conversations daily with our team and investors. I simply connected these memories from ThirdEar to #NotebookLM and it created this podcast instantly. What do you think? 🎙️ This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more episodes as we document the real-life journey of building our Silicon Valley startup using our own app 🚀 www.thirdear.ai 👉 Get a second mind in your pocket that listens, remembers everything, and helps even before you ask #TwinMind #SecondBrain #ProactiveAI #StartupLife @Sunny Tang, Lucy L., Shraddha Mehta, Manohar Devarapalli, Dongming Jin, Vatsal Shah I spent the last 3 years living in hotels across 25+ countries while working remotely, before moving back to Palo Alto to start ThirdEar AI Here’s what I learned: 1) Traveling non-stop forces you to be a minimalist. Now everything I own weighs less than 15 pounds and fits into one backpack. It's true what they say—the things you own end up owning you. 2) It's actually cheaper to travel all year and stay in 4/5-star hotels around the world than to live in a small apartment in the Bay Area or NYC. 3) Credit card hacks really work! I signed up for 20 credit cards, earned over 3 million points, and used them for $100,000 worth of hotels and business-class flights. 4) The world is both bigger and smaller than you think. It's amazing how much culture, food, architecture, behavior, and wealth vary across different places, yet humans are fundamentally the same wherever you go. 5) While this was an incredible experience, I felt I had a higher purpose—to work together with a team of exceptional people to build something impactful. I had started writing a blog about all my travels and hacks: https://lnkd.in/gAdsqCAs Nothing beats working with a small group of exceptional individuals—who are all your friends—towards a common mission! Maybe it's in our DNA. For millions of years, humans evolved to work and have fun together every day within a close-knit tribe of friends and family. This is the proudest release of my career :) At Liquid AI, we're launching three LLMs (1B, 3B, 40B MoE) with SOTA performance, based on a custom architecture. Minimal memory footprint & efficient inference bring long context tasks to edge devices for the first time! 📊 Performance We optimized LFMs to maximize knowledge capacity and multi-step reasoning. As a result, our 1B and 3B models significantly outperform transformer-based models in various benchmarks. And it scales: our 40B MoE (12B activated) is competitive with much bigger dense or MoE models. 🧠 Memory footprint The LFM architecture is also super memory efficient. While the KV cache in transformer-based LLMs explodes with long contexts, we keep it minimal, even with 1M tokens. This unlocks new applications, like document and book analysis with RAG, directly in your browser or on your phone. 🪟 Context window In this preview release, we focused on delivering the best-in-class 32k context window. These results are extremely promising, but we want to expand it to very, very long contexts. Here are our RULER scores (https://lnkd.in/e3xSX3MK) for LFM-3B ↓ 💧 LFM architecture The LFM architecture opens a new design space for foundation models. This is not restricted to language, but can be applied to other modalities: audio, time series, images, etc. It can also be optimized for specific platforms, like Apple, AMD, Qualcomm, and Cerebras. 💬 Feedback Please note that we're a (very) small team and this is only a preview release. 👀 Things are not perfect, but we'd love to get your feedback and identify our strengths and weaknesses. We're dedicated to improving and scaling LFMs to finally challenge the GPT architecture. 🥼 Open science We're not open-sourcing these models at the moment, but we want to contribute to the community by openly publishing our findings, methods, and interesting artifacts. We'll start by publishing scientific blog posts about LFMs, leading up to our product launch event on October 23, 2024. ✍️ Try LFMs! You can test LFMs today using the following links: Liquid AI Playground: https://lnkd.in/dSAnha9k Lambda: https://lnkd.in/dQFk_vpE Perplexity: https://lnkd.in/d4uubMj8 If you're interested, find more information in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/enxMjVez Technology is Magic. With just a few taps and swipes on my “wand” 📱 I can: 🚗 Summon self-driving carriages to pick me up anywhere 🔑 Unlock the door to millions of homes everywhere on earth 🍕 Conjure up any meal or item and have it appear on my doorstep ✈️ Fly across the planet in hours aboard a magic bus with wings 📚 Access the entire library of human knowledge instantly 🔎 Ask any question and have the answer appear immediately 🖥️ Peer through crystal screens to meet people on the other end of the planet 🔦 Conjure beams of light or create any image or music I can imagine 🌄 Converse with moving, talking portraits of long-lost or fictional souls 🗺️ View a live map of the world with locations of my friends and family 🧏‍♀️ Understand anyone and speak back in any language Released our first product video introducing ThirdEar AI—your second mind that listens, remembers, and helps proactively! Watch it here 👇 Open-Sourcing My PhD Fellowship Applications 🎉 Many students had asked how I won the $50,000 NVIDIA fellowship. I was rejected the first time and got selected when I applied again the next year. I'm sharing both applications publicly! Fellowships can be a game-changer for PhDs—more research time without TA work and a huge income boost. NVIDIA awarded me $50K per year ($60K these days). After the university's cut, I still pocketed $35K—a big jump from the typical $20K TA / RA stipend. Link: I'm honored to host an AMA with Glow, Inc and ŌURA to dive deep into research on sleep, stress, and the menstrual cycle. We address topics around how sleep changes across the menstrual cycle, how sleep and stress impact fertility, how sugar, alcohol and other substances impact hormones, and bust some common myths about periods and ovulation. Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/eCAMtBsf #fertility #stress #sleep #pregnancy #menstrualcycles #ovulation Excited to share what we have been building over the past year. We're rolling out early access to ThirdEar AI today! Imagine having a second mind like JARVIS in your pocket with: 💡Proactive Intelligence: your personalized AI that always knows what’s happening and helps even before you ask. 🔍Context-Aware Answers: search through your conversations, memories, and the web in one place. 🧠Perfect Memory: organizes your life into action items. Never forget anything again! Be among the first to upgrade your mind 👉 https://thirdear.ai P.S. If you're curious to learn more or want to join the team, let me know! #AI #Productivity #Tech #Launch #JARVIS 🗣️ LLM Course GPT Here's an interactive version of the LLM course created with a custom GPT. It leverages code interpreter to create a mini-RAG pipeline and retrieves the relevant context to answer your questions. Not sure if it's actually useful, but feel free to give it a try if you have a Plus account. Big thanks to Daniel George, Ph.D. for the idea and the demo! 💻 GPT: https://lnkd.in/eMZ_GA_a 🗣️ LLM course: https://lnkd.in/eqJdh2-7 Business Insider published this article about how I achieved financial independence. I've found the biggest benefit is being able to work on exactly what I'm most passionate about every day. So I started ThirdEar.ai with the mission to empower every person with AI. We are building AI that augments humans, instead of replacing them, to ensure a safe and equitable future for everyone. Imagine a proactive AI (like Jarvis) that’s always by your side predicting your needs and assisting you in real-time before you even have to ask. Join our waitlist at www.thirdear.ai to get early access and provide feedback! I’m excited to share that I’m a Co-Founder & CEO at ThirdEar AI. We are building AI that continuously understands what's happening around you and augments your intelligence in real-time without you having to ask anything! Thrilled to have participated in the Wolfram Summer School again after 6 years (as a faculty member this time). 3 intense weeks of working on impressive projects with brilliant people from all over the world, interspersed with hiking, bouldering, kayaking, ping pong, jam sessions, fun trips, trivia nights, and deep discussions on every topic under (and above) the sun! Passed my PhD defense today, so I'm officially Dr. Daniel George now 😊 Thanks to everyone who helped, supported, and inspired me along the way! I'm really honored to be a recipient of the NVIDIA graduate fellowship! My research on Deep Learning for LIGO gravitational wave analysis just got featured in the NVIDIA blog! You can read the story below and find the research paper here: https://lnkd.in/fsUP324

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Main interests include bioinformatics and research in neurodegenerative diseases, working in a laboratory setting. Skills include, but not limited to, analytics, data manipulation, and project management. Proficient in communication, collaboration, and reliability. Please feel free to get in touch with me via email at alishajuman2000@gmail.com Positions: Software Engineer at Mercer Engineering Research Center (2024 - Present), Staff Software Engineer at Mercer Engineering Research Center (2023 - 2024), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Analyst at The Guitar Center Company (2022 - 2023), Stockroom Worker, Chemistry Department at Mercer University (2020 - 2022), Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry Department at Mercer University (2019 - 2020) Skills: C#, JavaScript, Python (Programming Language), Autodesk Fusion 360, Machine Learning, Microsoft Outlook, UX Design, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Software), Seaborn, GitHub, SQL, Technical Writing, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory Safety, LabVIEW, ANSYS, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Biomaterials, Applied Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Sketching, Microsoft Office, Google Drive Recent Posts: One year ago today, I was traveling back to the United States from South Korea. This past month hasn't been easy, but taking a look at these photos makes it better. I was given the amazing opportunity to participate in Mercer University's Mercer on Mission. I chose to go to South Korea because I wanted to help North Korean refugees learn English and acquire engineering skills they could later use in their careers. A couple of my colleagues and I were responsible for leading our LEGO EV3 Robotics course. We created lesson plans and instructions for the students to follow. They were able to learn how different types of sensors worked for the robot and how to program them as well. For the English classes, I was chosen to teach the highest level with a couple other Mercer students, Level 6. We were tasked to create more complex lesson plans than the other levels since our students were well aware of the English basics. They learned how to create poems and rhyme in English and different types of holidays around the world. I also wanted to learn more about South Korean history and culture. Our group learned more about the Korean Military's Excavation Program for Korean War Remains. We had the pleasure to walk around Deoksugung Palace. We toured the beautiful Independence Hall of Korea. During our free time, I got to experience the heart of Seoul. I truly cherish these memories I have made and am honored to have had the chance to make a difference in others' lives. I made so many connections along the way that I still hold dearly now. It was the best experience I could ask for. She did it again!! Last year my lovely daughter walked across the same stage to receiver her Bachelors of Science in Engineering where she focused on Biomedical Engineering. Yesterday she received her Masters of Science in Engineering where she focused on Software Engineering!! I thank god every day for watching, guiding, protecting and blessing both of my children. Without him none of this would be possible 🙏🏽💖 #proudmercermom #2023bear

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👋 Marketers/Solopreneurs, are you doing your best work? Truly ask yourself that question. What if I told you there you could work more effectively? 🤔 That you could: 🚀 Launch marketing campaigns that’d make Don Draper green with envy. 💪 Increase your output without risking burnout. 🧑‍💻 Do the work of an entire agency without needing to spend a dime on hiring employees. 📈 Achieve a ROAS of 15.00 or a CPA of $0.03 (Like I did!) Over the past 11 years, I’ve worked with companies in all phases of their business lifecycle. From scrappy startups to mom-and-pops, to Fortune 200 companies. I’ve counted clients from all walks of life and just about any industry you can imagine. During that time, I had to adapt my approach numerous times. I suffered from burnout twice as I threw myself into my work, driven by an all-consuming desire to obtain the lowest possible cost-per-acquisition and the biggest return on ad spend for my clients. The Marketing Ronin Methodology is the distillation of over a decade filled with victories and failures aplenty. It contains everything I’ve learned about creating a system that not only guarantees maximum output as a marketer but also how to maximize your creativity and avoid burnout as well. I want to pass on what I've learned to you. DM me the word 'METHODOLOGY' and let's get started with building your marketing productivity system Positions: Founder | Digital Advertisement Specialist at OuiGrowth (2012 - Present), Growth Mentor at GrowthMentor (2023 - Present), Growth Marketing Director at Ground News (2020 - Present), Global Marketing Manager at Jenfi (2020 - 2024), Social Media Marketing Manager at Starbucks (2018 - 2018), Social Media Marketing Manager at Canva (2017 - 2018), Founder - Applicable Non-Titular Product Manager Experience at #INFRA (2016 - 2017), Community Manager at Iberia Airlines (2012 - 2017), Market Development Manager - Toshiba at BDS Marketing, Inc. (2011 - 2012), Area Sales Representative - Hewlett-Packard at MarketSource (2007 - 2011) Skills: Paid Social Media Advertising, Growth Marketing, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, Product Management, Product Launch, Product Design, User Experience (UX), Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Thinking Outside The Box, Sales Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Networking, SEO, Retail, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Coaching, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Sales, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Account Management, Customer Experience, Online Marketing, Merchandising, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Training, Social Media, Team Management, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, PPC, New Business Development, B2B, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Communications Recent Posts: Meta Ad account disabled? Take a deep breath. 😮‍💨 This happens more than you think (even to compliant accounts). Swipe through ➡️ for my complete guide on: ❌ What NOT to do when your account gets disabled ✅ The exact 3-step recovery process we use ❌ How to prevent this from happening again ✅ Timeline expectations for appeals The worst thing you can do? Panic and make rushed decisions. If you're running Meta Ads in 2025, you need to see this. 👇 After managing millions in ad spend, I've discovered something that changed everything: Most advertisers are pulling the wrong levers. They're chasing the latest "guru advice" about: 🙈 Going all-in on UGC 🙈 Letting Advanced+ do all the work 🙈 Following arbitrary testing quotas But here's what actually moves the needle (swipe through to learn more ➡️): 🎯 Creative Resonance 🎯 Audience Alignment 🎯 Funnel Clarity These aren't just theories. They're battle-tested principles that have consistently delivered results for my clients across different industries and budgets. The best part? You don't need a massive budget or a fancy tech stack to implement these. 👌 The hidden math behind profitable businesses... (Hint: it's not in your ROAS) Most businesses obsess over finding new customers, but here's the shocking truth: it costs 5X more to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one. Yet I keep seeing marketing strategies that pour money into acquisition while neglecting retention. It's like filling a bucket with holes – no matter how much you pour in, you're losing value. Think about this: 💡 Your existing customers are 50% more likely to try new products 💡 They typically spend 31% more per order 💡 One loyal customer can be worth more than $10k in ad spend I've broken down the real math behind customer lifetime value and why your ROAS might be telling you an incomplete story. ⏬ Here's what most marketers miss: Your Feed audience and Reels audience are fundamentally different people, with different: Attention spans Purchase behaviors Content expectations Decision-making processes In this carousel, I break down: The psychology behind each placement Exact creative specifications How to properly use Ads Manager settings Optimization tips that actually work Save this post. It's your playbook for the next time you're setting up Meta campaigns. Questions about your specific placement strategy? Drop them below 👇 Meta's algorithm isn't as smart as you think. Meta will give you exactly what you ask for... but that's not always what you need. In this carousel, I'm breaking down: The REAL reason your targeting might be bleeding money Why Meta's "recommendations" aren't always your friend The truth about multi-placements (and when to avoid them) How to protect yourself from sudden CPM spikes The smart way to use dynamic creative (hint: it's not what you think) Budget control strategies that actually work No fluff. No "guru secrets." Just practical strategies I use daily with my clients. Save this post for your next campaign planning session. Let's talk about the elephant in the room: Everyone's pushing UGC as the holy grail of ad creative. But here's what nobody's telling you... The best performing accounts aren't using UGC at all. Shocking? Here's the reality: - Most UGC videos cost $500-1000 each - They lock you into limited placements - Testing becomes painfully slow - You miss entire audience segments In this carousel, I break down: ↳ The real problem with UGC ↳ What top brands are doing instead ↳ A framework for better creative testing ↳ How to 10x your creative output These aren't theories. These are battle-tested insights. Save this. Implement it. Watch your ROAS climb. Want more Meta ads insights? DM me for a free 30-minute call. YOUR AD BUDGET IS NOT A VEGAS BET 🎲 Question: Would you 10X your stock investment overnight? Then why do it with your ad spend? Smart scaling is risk management. And I've got the formula... In this carousel, I break down: Why the 5% rule exists (and why it matters) The difference between vertical vs horizontal scaling Exactly when to use each approach The warning signs that you're scaling too fast This works for ANY ad budget. Whether you're spending $100/day or $10,000/day, these principles remain the same. Save this post. Reference it before your next scaling decision. Got questions about scaling your specific campaign? Drop them below 👇 ❌ Don't kill your winning ads by turning them off completely! After just 7 days of being paused, Meta wipes ALL your ad's learning data. That's months of optimization... gone. Here's the smart play: Instead of pausing, drop the budget to $1/day. You'll preserve those precious learnings while minimizing spend. When you're ready to scale again, you won't have to start from scratch. 💡 Swipe through to learn: Why this $1/day hack works When to use it How much it can save you Share this with another advertiser who needs to hear it! 🤝 Before you commit to your 2025 ad strategy, read this. Stop throwing money at trends that don't work. This is what actually matters in 2025: The UGC truth bomb Why static > video (sometimes) The sound-off revolution AI's real value Plus the fundamental most people ignore. Save this. You'll need it. Your 2025 SaaS growth is about to get expensive. Why? iOS changes Rising CAC More competition Saturated channels But here's what nobody's telling you: The companies winning right now all track these 9 specific metrics. I've broken down exactly what they are and why they matter. This might save your Q1 👇 One common ad mistake: Brands trying to be everywhere on Meta. Here's the truth: You only need 4 placements to crush it. I've broken down exactly which ones work (and why) in this carousel. When you cut the underperforming placements, you'll: ✅ Reduce creative production costs ✅ Simplify your testing strategy ✅ Get better results, faster Save this post for the next time you're setting up a Meta campaign. Questions about your specific use case? Drop them below 👇 Look, I get it. When you're trying to grow fast, it's tempting to look at successful competitors and think "they must know something we don't." But here's the expensive lesson I learned with a client: Your competitor's success is built on invisible foundations you can't see. Their brand equity. Their audience trust. Their market position. Their unique value props. You can't just grab one piece of their strategy and expect it to work. What finally moved the needle for our client? Throwing out the competitor research and actually listening to their users. 5 iterations of their OWN landing page later, we found the winning formula. Swipe through for the full breakdown of: Why competitor copying fails The hidden traps of "inspiration" How to find YOUR winning strategy What actually drives sustainable growth 🤔 Have you ever fallen into the competitor copying trap? Drop a 🙋‍♂️ below if this hits home... Stop trying to be #1. Sometimes the greatest marketing wins come from embracing what others might see as weaknesses. The Avis "We Try Harder" campaign is a masterclass in turning market position into competitive advantage. Instead of hiding from being #2, they owned it - and created one of the most successful ad campaigns in history. In a world obsessed with being #1, Avis showed us that authenticity and self-awareness can be more powerful than pretense. What's your favorite ad campaign of all time? Tired of throwing money at Meta Ads without seeing results? Letting Advantage+ run completely unrestricted. It's like giving your credit card to a smart but overenthusiastic intern. 😅 Save this carousel - it might just save your Q1 budget. 💰 Key takeaways: Move deeper into the funnel for better conversions Use bid caps as your safety net Control Advantage+ with strategic restrictions Be selective with dynamic creative Monitor and optimize placements regularly Want more Meta Ads insights? Follow along - I share actionable tips daily that you can implement right away. Drop a 💡 if you found this helpful! New year, new ad strategies? You just might discover your new creative direction with these three ads. Let’s break down why they work: 1. A hair loss brand brilliantly playing on New Year’s “results, not resolutions” - notice the film grain and unconventional product framing. Sometimes the subtle details make all the difference. 2. IDÔL Collective’s home decor ad masterfully uses depth and layering to create visual interest. When your creative can stop someone mid-scroll, you’re already winning half the battle. 3. Lumen’s before/after eye cream ad shows how to do comparison shots right - same model, authentic results, clear product placement, and a smart quiz integration. Which one’s your favorite? Drop a 💭 below. (Quick tip: If you’re thinking about implementing quizzes in your funnel this year, now’s the perfect time to test it - I’m seeing strong engagement with this approach) Just audited a client's account and found something disturbing: They were spending 70% of their budget reaching users under 25. The result? High engagement Low conversions Terrible ROAS Here's the truth no one's talking about: Meta's "smart" targeting isn't actually that smart. It's optimizing for Meta's revenue, not your ROI. In this carousel, I break down: Why Meta pushes young audiences (even when they don't convert) The real cost behind "cheap" traffic How to identify if your budget is leaking The exact targeting settings that actually work Save this post. It might save your 2025 budget. 💰 BULLETPROOF: The Meta Ads Dashboard That Works for Any B2C SaaS Here's your cheat sheet for SaaS Meta ads custom columns! 📊 Reality check: Default metrics don't tell the full story. Maximize CAC and spot optimization opportunities through custom columns before they become expensive problems. No more drowning in data. Just clear, actionable insights. ✅ Successful Meta campaigns are built, not born. Inside this carousel: The exact setup process I use for every new campaign (including the settings most marketers get wrong). Save this guide if you want to: Stop wasting budget on ineffective targeting Build campaigns that actually scale Take control of your ad performance Avoid common setup pitfalls Swipe through for the complete checklist ➡️ 🎯 Pro Tip: The default settings aren't always your friends. Sometimes manual control beats automation. Do Ads Need to Be Complicated? Spoiler: These 3 Say No. Here are three fascinating ads that prove effectiveness doesn't always mean complexity: Active Campaign nailing it with a straightforward social proof approach Two age-focused wellness ads that masterfully speak to transformation The standout? Those wellness ads. Why? They tap into a universal desire: feeling like yourself again. It's not about the product—it's about the transformation it promises. Key takeaway: When your message resonates with your audience's core desires, even simple creative can drive powerful results. Watch the full breakdown and tell me - which approach would make YOU stop scrolling? Pay attention. This is important. The best-performing ads tap into 8 core human desires that drive ALL purchasing decisions. These aren't "marketing tricks." They're hardwired into our DNA. In this guide, I break down: - The 8 fundamental human desires 🧠 - How top brands leverage each one 💡 - Practical examples you can swipe 📝 - Key trigger words that convert ⚡ - Implementation strategies you can use today 🎯 These principles: ✅ Work across all industries ✅ Never go out of style ✅ Improve ROAS immediately ✅ Are backed by decades of research Save this carousel. You'll want to reference it before your next campaign. 🤔 Question for you: Which of these 8 desires does your current marketing tap into? Drop a number 1-8 in the comments! Ads That Solve Problems You Didn't Know You Had. These 3 ads each tackle a common problem in a unique way: ✅ A math learning app that challenges our scrolling addiction ✅ Strava's clean UI approach to fitness tracking ✅ A skincare brand turning common knowledge on its head (did you know regular towels could be damaging your skin?) The winner? That last one. Here's why: When you educate your audience about a problem they didn't know they had, you create an "a-ha moment" that drives action. Watch the full breakdown and let me know - which of these ads would make YOU stop scrolling? 👇 Imagine telling your client: 'We're going to take your biggest flaw and put it in headlines across America.' In 1959, someone actually did... They took a page full of expensive ad space... And left it almost completely empty. Then turned into one of the most successful ad campaigns in history. "Think Small" didn't just sell cars. It revolutionized advertising by breaking every rule in the book: When others shouted, they whispered When others hid flaws, they celebrated them When others promised luxury, they promised practicality When others used every inch of space, they used barely any Key Takeaway: Authenticity builds trust faster than perfection. Think about it: You can use paid stock photos even with watermarks SEO site audit tools have free features and reports available Spotify allows us to listen and create our own playlists even with a free account This psychological principle is called the Endowment Effect, and it's transforming how top brands convert customers. I've broken down: The science behind it Real campaign examples Implementation strategies Conversion-boosting language patterns Common mistakes to avoid Swipe through to learn how to use this in your marketing 👉 And here's the truth: Most marketers focus on features, benefits, and FOMO... While the real magic happens when your prospect feels like they already own your solution. 3 Scroll-Stopping Ads That'll Transform How You Think About Creative Just analyzed some fascinating ads in the wild - from nutrition and fitness to premium wool products. Here's what makes them work: A nutrition brand that leads with price (22p/day) - brilliant psychological anchoring that immediately frames the value proposition A stunning before/after transformation that needs no explanation - proving again that visuals can tell the whole story A Merino wool product that combines premium benefits with social proof Three different approaches, but they all nail the fundamentals: clear value proposition, strong visuals, and copy that seals the deal. Which one caught your attention? "Genesis Does What Nintendon’t”… One of the boldest marketing moves in gaming history, and a masterclass in competitive positioning that’s still relevant today 🎮 Looking at this vintage Sega ad from the early 90s, I’m struck by how it perfectly embodies several timeless marketing principles: ✅ It wasn’t afraid to throw the first punch. ✅ The messaging was crystal clear. No buzzwords, no corporate speak. You instantly knew they had better graphics than Nintendo. ✅ They understood their audience. This wasn’t just about selling a console - it was about selling an attitude. The results? Sega captured 55% of the US 16-bit console market by 1993. In marketing terms, that’s not just success - that’s a masterclass in category disruption. What’s your favorite example of bold competitive positioning in tech? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 Your Meta ad tracking is probably broken - and it's costing you money. Since iOS 14.5 rolled out, most advertisers have been missing 40-50% of their actual conversions. Think about that: for every 100 sales you're making you're probably not properly attributing 50 of them. Businesses are running ads without proper Conversions API (CAPI) setup, and their Event Quality Scores are tanking their performance. In this carousel, I break down: Why pixel-only tracking isn't enough anymore What CAPI actually is (in simple terms) How to implement it without a dev team The best part? You can fix this TODAY - often for free. Swipe through for the full breakdown 👉 (And yes, this affects ALL Meta advertisers - even if you think your tracking is fine) The best ads don't just look good. They combine strategic messaging with smart design to drive real results. Just analyzed three scroll-stopping ads that showcase masterful positioning, design, and messaging: 👉 Mailchimp's brilliant product evolution announcement 👉 Calm's fresh take on the "boring" whitepaper 👉 Motion's powerful time-saving pitch Each one nails the fundamentals while adding a unique twist to stand out in the feed. Thoughts on these ads? Drop a 💭 below and let me know which one caught your eye. Feeling extra grateful this post-Thanksgiving Friday... Not just for the leftovers (although those are nice too 😋), but for: 🙏🏼 The incredible business owners I've had the privilege to mentor over the past year and a half. 🙏🏼 Being the 4th most-rated mentor out of 700+ on @GrowthMentor (a platform EVERY founder needs to check out if they're serious about growing their business) To those who booked a call with me this year, your success stories, challenges, and growth journeys have taught me as much as I hope I've taught you. From Meta Ads optimization to discussing scaling startups, every conversation has been a two-way street of learning. Here's what some of my amazing mentees had to say about their experience. Their words humble me and remind me why I love being part of the GrowthMentor. I'm thankful for each person who trusted me with their business challenges. Looking forward to connecting with more of you! DM me if you want an invite. Need better ad recall? Try poetry for ROI. 😉 The ads that stick aren't just about fancy visuals or targeting tricks. They're about how the message lands in your customer's brain. Enter the Keats Heuristic - the scientific reason why rhyming ads are 2X more memorable than their non-rhyming counterparts. In this carousel, I break down: Why rhyming works in advertising Real examples that crushed it How to implement it without being cheesy Simple frameworks you can use today BONUS: I've included 3 practical templates you can steal for your next campaign 👀 The best part? This isn't some new-age marketing fad. It's backed by decades of research and proven results across industries. Save this for the next time you're crafting ad copy. Your ROAS might thank you for it. Breaking Down 3 Scroll-Stopping Ads That Convert Just analyzed these brilliant ads that perfectly demonstrate what works in 2024: 1. Vitruvius Stone Diffuser: Masterful blend of Esquire social proof with a pain-point focused headline (because who hasn't dealt with a broken diffuser?) 2. Everyday Dose: Smart comparison layout that tackles objections head-on. The "delicious coffee flavor" vs "tastes like dirt" contrast? Pure genius. 3. And the showstopper - "I'm not pregnant" with perfect font choice and testimonial placement. Sometimes the simplest hooks are the most effective. Which one resonates most with you? Drop your thoughts below In 1986, Sony had a problem: How do you convince someone to upgrade a $150 Walkman they bought just 2 years ago? The answer is right here in this vintage ad that's practically a PhD in persuasion: Hit them with red - the psychology of urgency Address the elephant in the room (those annoying disposable batteries) Lead with the upgrade benefit in the first 5 seconds of attention Make the old version feel outdated without making the customer feel foolish Genius part? They didn't sell a "new Walkman." They sold "freedom from batteries." And they did it all without: Complicated features Tech specs Price comparisons Dissing their previous model You think this vintage ad approach would still work today? 🤔 Here's a question I get asked almost daily: "Should my SaaS company focus on subscriptions or free trials?" The answer isn't as simple as most "gurus" would have you believe. After helping hundreds of B2C SaaS companies scale, I've learned something crucial: It's not about following trends. It's about understanding human psychology. Here's the truth: Users don't buy features. They buy transformations. And here's where it gets interesting... The "endowment effect" - a psychological principle where people value things more once they own them - can be your secret weapon. When your product is unique or complex, letting users experience it through a free trial creates an emotional connection that no fancy subscription page can match. But there's a catch... This strategy only works if: Your product truly delivers value You have strong product-market fit Your conversion metrics support it I break down the complete framework in this video, including: ✅ When to choose subscriptions vs. free trials ✅ How to leverage the endowment effect ✅ Real metrics that determine success ✅ Common pitfalls to avoid Are you leading your audience to free trials? What are your results? Ever wonder why luxury brands never use Comic Sans? Font psychology is the secret weapon of billion-dollar brands. Let me show you why. 👇 Quick self-audit: How many fonts are you using? Do they match your brand personality? Are they easily readable on mobile? Does your font hierarchy guide eyes to CTAs? Controversial take: Your obsession with branding is killing your ad performance. Let me explain why less is more. 👇 After analyzing $1M+ in ad spend across industries, I've noticed a pattern: The best-performing ads rarely win design awards. In this carousel, I break down: Why over-branding hurts conversion The Minimum Viable Ad framework How to test faster & scale better What actually drives ROAS Think about it: Would you rather have: A) A beautifully branded ad that took 2 weeks to create B) 5 different ads tested and optimized in the same time The market doesn't reward perfect branding. It rewards speed and iteration. Simplicity converts. Confusion kills sales. These 3 viral ads prove both points... A web design platform's brilliant use of composite design How C leverages minimalism + social proof Lomi's genius comparison strategy that makes the sale obvious All 3 use principles you can steal for your next campaign. Which ad resonates with you most? Drop a 1️⃣, 2️⃣, or 3️⃣ below and let's discuss what makes it effective. Sometimes the right ad can lead to a revolution. Hyperbole? Maybe a bit (I'm an ad man, after all) but hear me out: this 1984 Mac ad was perfectly tailored to the moment. In 1984, most people considered computers something only the nerdiest of nerds would ever want to use (I would've totally have been an Apple II guy before the Macintosh came out 🤓 ) They were intimidating. This ad disarmed that. Here's why: ✅ The pointing finger + mouse image hooks you instantly with how universal the gesture is. ✅ The copy PERFECTLY supports the hook. ✅ The "Hello" screen further breaks down barriers between your apprehension of computers and the approachability of the Mac. ✅ The product shot shows that this computer isn't like the wall-to-wall computers you might've seen before. It fits on a desk. You probably can't see this on the image itself but this is what they DON'T mention: ❌ Technical specs ❌ Processor speed ❌ Memory capacity Instead, they focus entirely on how easy computers are to use: From "computers are complicated" to "just point and get things done." This is an ad that achieved Ad ↔️ Target Audience Fit. They knew their audience (people intimidated by computers) and crafted every element to speak directly to their fears and desires. And that demo CTA? Chef's kiss. Perfect low-friction 1984 way to get people in the door and sell them in person. Unpopular opinion time: While everyone's abandoning lookalike audiences, they're leaving money on the table. Here's why. 👇 Question for you: What's your current targeting strategy? Are you running pure broad, or have you found success with specific audiences? If you're stuck with ads you need to watch this video. Today I'm covering: 👉 Madmonq.gg: showed time benefit. For their ICP, more time = more gaming 💪 👉 Brights: I want you to pay attention to the use of bold colors, contrast, and minimalism. What's stopping you from adopting a similar approach right now? 👉 Lion's Mane Coffee: One of the best comparison ads I've seen in a while. I know which one I'm going to drink. Each one has a lesson for you to take away. Which one speaks to you the most? Comment below 👇 🌿 The $100k Mint Marketing Lesson Here's a story that'll make you think twice about "premium" creative: I was contracted by a mint company selling the world's longest-lasting mint (12hr fresh breath). They were mid-rebrand, with only basic website imagery available. I launched ads using their simple website images but leveraged the copy to do the heavy lifting. The results? I crushed their CPA and ROAS targets. Then something interesting happened... The founders, believing that "premium creative = better results," hired a Madison Avenue agency to create their ads. Price tag? Over $100k. The new ads were stunning. Magazine-worthy. The kind that win design awards. But here's the plot twist: They didn't sell a single mint. Why? The polished ads blended into users' feeds like every other "premium" ad. Meanwhile, the 'simple' website images stood out and actually drove sales. The lesson? Sometimes the most effective ad creative isn't the most expensive or polished. What matters is standing out in the feed and connecting with your audience. This is why I always test simple creative first. You might be surprised by what actually works. Ready to triple your ad engagement? What few people realize is that Meta and Google literally show you what ads should look like on their landing pages. Today I'm breaking down Composite Ad Design - the secret weapon smart marketers are using to stop the scroll. I've packed this carousel with: 👉 What composite design really means 👉 Why it outperforms traditional static ads 👉 How to blend emotion with logic in your visuals 👉 Real strategies you can implement today Save this post if you want to level up your ad design game! 🎯 And here's the best part: You don't need complex software or a massive design budget to get started. These principles work across all visual platforms. Would love to hear your thoughts: 👉 Are you already using composite design in your ads? 👉 What's your biggest challenge with static image ads? 👉 Which tip resonated most with you? So your ad needs some conversion improvement. What's the first thing you'll change? 🤔 I have to come clean about something... Until I read Ca$hvertising, I had been doing advertising all wrong. Sure, my campaigns were "successful." But I was leaving money on the table because a fundamental truth hadn't yet fully crystallized in my brain: Human beings haven't changed in 40,000 years. The same drives that motivated our ancestors to gather into bands and hunt, forage, and tell stories about themselves and others are what drive us to click "Buy Now" today - what Whitman calls the "Life Force 8": 👉 Survival and life extension 👉 Food and beverage enjoyment 👉 Freedom from fear, pain, and danger 👉 Romantic companionship 👉 Comfortable living conditions 👉 Superiority, winning, and keeping up with the Joneses 👉 Protection of loved ones 👉 Social approval This was an 'A-ha' moment for me. Check out what I mean: Example: Nobody buys a mattress because they want memory foam. They buy it because they want to wake up feeling powerful, energized, and ready to crush their goals. They want their partner to stop complaining about back pain. They want their kids to get better sleep so they can excel at school. Since reading Ca$hvertising, I've completely revamped how I approach ad creative: ✅ I dig deeper into deep-seated motivations ✅ I focus on life-changing transformation ✅ I speak to basic human desires ✅ I use simpler language ✅ I test everything against these core drives Result? My campaigns hit differently now. They convert better. They scale better. Because they speak to who we really are as human beings. Not who we pretend to be. Have you read Ca$hvertising? What's the one advertising book that completely changed your perspective? One ad mistake I see over and over again: Creating 'cool' looking ads and not 'high-converting' ads. Look, I get it. I've been there too. That sleek, minimalist design with the avant-garde typography? It's tempting. But here's the thing: Your customers don't care about your design sensibilities. They care about their problems and how you're going to solve them. When you're neck-deep in the creative world, it's easy to forget that your audience isn't judging your work through a designer's lens. They're scrolling through their feed, looking for solutions. Your ROAS doesn't care about your design awards. Next time you're working on ad creative, ask yourself: "Am I designing this for my portfolio or for my customer's conversion?" Let me know in the comments if you've caught yourself falling into this trap. (And if you want to learn how to create ads that actually convert, DM me for a free 30-minute consultation.) The Card Trick That Transforms Ad Campaigns. So based on a poll I did a few weeks ago, your top challenge when creating ad campaigns is with creative ideation. It's a problem that every creative deals with. That's why Brian Eno came up with Oblique Strategies, a deck of cards that can help get those creative juices flowing. In fact, musicians and artists have been using this deck of cards to spark their best work since 1975. Learn how these cryptic phrases can push your thinking into unexplored territories and lead to breakthrough campaigns. Stop putting people to sleep with your ads. There's one common mistake that's likely costing you thousands. Discover a simple 14-word rule and transform your copy from dull to irresistible. This methodology got me to a $0.03 CPA. SUREFIRE. It's battle-tested and tested across 40+ clients and dozens of industries. 🌟 Origin Story: Born out of necessity when my own mentor Michael Reiss and I realized we needed a universal system. Something that could work its magic whether we were selling sneakers or software. 🌍 Industry-Agnostic: We've put SUREFIRE through its paces in eCom, B2C SaaS, B2B SaaS - you name it. (Except for you, construction, beauty, law, agriculture, and medical folks. We see you, we just haven't gotten to you... yet) 💥 Results That Speak: Remember that popular online image design tool from Down Under? Yeah, I got not 1 but 6 of their ads to a $0.03 CPA. Not a typo. Three. Cents. SUREFIRE isn't just a methodology; it's a commitment to delivering sustainable, scalable ad campaigns that actually work. Want to see how SUREFIRE can transform your ad game? Let's chat. Drop a comment or slide into my DMs - let's make some marketing magic happen. Did you know that Juicy Fruit once promoted "artificial flavor" as a benefit on its packaging? They learned a lesson that many companies today still haven't. "Artificial" on its own isn't much of a value proposition, and treating it like one can hurt sales. When was the last time you bought something BECAUSE it was artificial? We may go with artificial for price or convenience, but no one's drinking Diet Coke just for the aspartame. An article from Search Engine Journal, “AI in Marketing Copy: A Surprising Sales Killer, Study Finds," shared research showing that promoting AI in marketing can actually decrease consumer trust and lower purchase intent. There’s a real anxiety around AI - with concerns about accuracy, liability, and trust - that most people aren't ready to trade for the promise of saving time or money. To succeed, you need to solve not only your market’s existing problems but also the new challenges that AI introduces. The irony is that while AI promises to make so much work obsolete, it still can't sell itself. Your skills as a marketer are as relevant today as ever. RIP to the Meta Ad that succumbed to ad fatigue 💀 But what if we could resurrect it? I'll show you how. I call this technique my 'Graveyard Campaign Strategy' Swipe through this tale of necromancy and find out how to raise the dead 👻 Why I've refused to niche down (and why you should too) For years, I've been told to 'pick a lane' and 'become an expert in one thing.' But here's the truth: Being a generalist has been my secret weapon in the world of advertising. Here's why: Lateral thinking is king When you're exposed to diverse fields, you start seeing connections others miss. That killer ad concept? It might come from your understanding of psychology, art history, AND data science. T-shaped skills are the future Having a broad knowledge base with deep expertise in one area (the 'T' shape) allows you to speak multiple 'languages.' You can bridge gaps between specialists and see the bigger picture. Adaptability is non-negotiable In a world where AI is reshaping industries overnight, the ability to pivot and learn quickly is more valuable than deep, narrow expertise. Innovation happens at intersections The most groundbreaking ideas often come from combining insights from seemingly unrelated fields. As a generalist, you're positioning yourself at these critical junctures. You become invaluable When you can understand and connect different aspects of a business, you become the go-to person for solving complex, multifaceted problems. In my career, being a generalist has allowed me to: Craft more compelling ad narratives by drawing from a wider pool of references Spot trends and opportunities others miss because I'm not constrained by industry tunnel vision Adapt quickly to new platforms and technologies without feeling overwhelmed So, the next time someone tells you to 'niche down,' remember this: The world doesn't need more people who can only see part of the picture. It needs synthesizers, connectors, and big-picture thinkers. Embrace your diverse interests. Cultivate your curiosity. Be proud of your generalist superpowers. Your ability to see what others can't? That's your edge in this game. What do you think? Are you Team Specialist or Team Generalist? Let's debate in the comments! 👇 The uncomfortable truth about those 'MS Paint UI' (but also Apple Notes, etc) ads... Trendy approaches might be undermining your message. I explain more in this video.

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I am the founder and CEO of Pheratech Systems, a company dedicated to creating biologically inspired robotics and systems powered by advanced swarm intelligence. Our team, composed of experts in robotics, software development, and mechanical engineering, works together to deliver innovative and practical solutions for critical applications, including border security, law enforcement, and environmental monitoring. We harness the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and machine learning to ensure our technologies are both effective and secure, tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders. I am also an incoming student at Harvey Mudd College, where I plan to pursue degrees in computational biology and computer science and engineering. My passion lies in bridging the gap between the natural world and technology, a pursuit that has driven my journey from founding Pheratech to my previous role as a regional director for The Borgen Project, where I worked with a diverse team to raise awareness and funds to combat global poverty, advocating for policy changes in U.S. foreign relations. As an environmental and human rights advocate, a lifelong ant enthusiast, and a dedicated learner, I find joy in observing nature, fine-tuning the servos of the robotic ant that inspired the founding of Pheratech, and mobilizing fellow conservationists in petition drives. I am always open to new opportunities for collaboration, partnership, or learning. Please feel free to connect with me. Positions: Chief Executive Officer at Pheratech Systems (2023 - Present) Skills: Research Management, Scientific Writing, Scientific Presentation, University Teaching, Interdisciplinary Research, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SBIR, Government Contracting, Public Relations, Government Procurement, Software Development, Mechanical Engineering, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Engineering Physics, Research and Development (R&D), Cross-team Communication, Computer Vision, Project Management, Innovation Management, Innovation Consulting, Innovation Development, HTML CSS JS, Python (Programming Language), Programming, Teamwork, Human Rights, Education, Leadership, Poverty Reduction, Fundraising, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Director level, Web Production Management, Web Application Development, English Recent Posts: Exciting news from Pheratech Systems! I'm looking for a few people to help out in the Spring 2025 semester (and beyond?) with our innovative robotics projects as interns. We're gearing up for an electrifying few months as we move into a new stage for the company where our technological goals are starting to become realized — so we'd love to have more hands on deck as we transition into a larger operation. For background, Pheratech Systems is currently at the cutting edge of autonomous robotics innovation. As a startup founded in 2023, Pheratech specializes in the development of advanced, biologically-inspired systems for impactful humanitarian causes. Through the use of novel cognitive models and LLMs, we are developing systems that are not only groundbreaking in their fields for their capability, but also for their remarkably intuitive experience for the end user. Our primary goal is to ensure safety and security in modern society, addressing logistical gaps in emergency response for mass active crises events, search and rescue missions in challenging environments, and efficient disaster relief coordination efforts. Here are our open internship positions for Spring 2025: • Neural Systems Intern: Create & train specialized AI models that power our robots. • Intelligent Systems & Computer Vision Intern: Design & develop the overarching AI systems that transform environmental cues into decisions. • Embedded Systems Intern: Work on hardware-software integration for these models on embedded microcontrollers. Check out careers.pheratech.com for more info. If you or anyone you know is interested, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis — so the earlier the better! Feel free to DM me, email me, or send carrier pigeon with any questions. Pheratech Systems was officially formed in November of last year, but the dream really began in early September. It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, this was only an idea, and now, we’ve come so far. As we near our first anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the journey. The leadership and guidance of Ret. USBP Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Michael Harrison has been nothing short of transformative. He believed in us when we were just getting started, and his wisdom has shaped our vision in ways I never imagined. I’ll always be grateful for the lessons he’s shared and the trust he placed in us from the very beginning. My advisory board—Gregory Alley, Elizabeth Witengier, and Brent Pirie—have been with me from day one, providing their unwavering support and guidance. Their collective wisdom has shaped Pheratech’s direction, and I’m incredibly grateful for their belief in our vision and their dedication to helping us grow. And, of course, my business partner, Alex Hynds. You’ve seen me at my best and my worst, yet through every late night, every exhausted day, you’ve stood by me. The countless hours we’ve put in together—early mornings, burnt-out nights—have all been worth it. Something is inspiring about logging into GitHub at some random time in the middle of the night and seeing your random pull at 2:00 AM; it always puts a smile on my face. Your dedication mirrors mine, and I couldn’t have asked for a more committed partner on this journey. As we welcome new team members, whether they’re software engineers, project managers, or builders of our vision, I can’t help but think of the heights "my people" have helped me reach. To those who believed in me along the way—my mentors, friends, colleagues, and even the founding members who left Pheratech to pursue their own dreams—thank you. Your support has meant everything, and I carry it with me every step of the way. Here’s to many more milestones ahead. Very excited to see what comes next for us!

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- Technology is magic, and I'll reveal you the trick. - 🤖🚀 Matthias is Founder, CTO and Software Developer, pushing boundaries in the E-Commerce, Health and Manufacturing Industries. With his pure tech DNA refined with an entrepreneurial spirit he is using technology and learnings from different fields to create innovation and progress where it matters. Besides being a Technology-Expert & Development-Allrounder, Matthias loves Notion, Federated Learning, the Apple Multi-Touch Trackpad, Bouldering, Wikipedia and Espresso. He is the Founder of the Technology Studio Heureka Labs, a partner for innovative product development, a group of technology experts that drive R&D for customers. Heureka Labs is about flux - always on the move, always on the edge, exploring new technologies and bringing them to reality. We are closing the gap between technology trends and business relevant productionisation by working close together with the customers with clearly defined business metrics. Positions: Founder | AI Developer at airouter.io (2024 - Present), AI Developer | CTO | Founder at Heureka Labs UG (2019 - Present), Expert- & Solution-Partner at eTribes Connect GmbH (2014 - Present), Interim Chief Technology Officer at aiconix GmbH (2020 - 2021), Health Tech Consultant at data4life (formerly Gesundheitscloud) (2019 - 2019), Founder & Adviser at LifeTime GmbH (2019 - 2019), Founder & CTO at LifeTime GmbH (2014 - 2018), CTO at Surfmarken UG (2011 - 2016), Owner at Social-Commerce-Platform.com (2011 - 2014), Shop-Rakete at Jimdo (2012 - 2014), Head of Web-Development and Business-Development at shopping24 commerce network (2007 - 2012) Skills: Large Language Models (LLM), Generative AI, Software Development, Machine Learning, Web Development, E-commerce, Start-ups, Business Development, Product Management, Responsive Webdesign, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Web Services, Social Media, SEO, Web Design, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Webservices, Marketing Strategy, E-Commerce, Project Management, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Agile Methoden, Suchmaschinenoptimierung (SEO), Maschinelles Lernen, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, Swift, Facebook, Web 2.0, Ruby on Rails, Git, HTML, Python (Programmiersprache), Team Building, Team Leadership, Company Building, Social Commerce, Mashups, First Principles Thinking Recent Posts: "Matti, how can you stay up-to-date with AI topics?" I am sharing my daily go-to source with you 👇 Keeping informed about the AI landscape is challenging with new models and techniques dropping daily. Here's my solution: 🔍 I collect relevant topics throughout the day 🤖 Automated workflows parse key URLs and newsletters 🧠 Custom classification filters content by personal relevance 👀 I personally review all collected topics daily for quality control This process requires minimal daily effort, but reading through all this curated content still consumed too much of my time. So I started generating the AI Morning Briefing - a mini podcast that summarizes everything and that I can hear while I enjoy my morning coffee ☕ 🎧 I've decided to make this resource available to everyone - now accessible on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. https://lnkd.in/eEgUtAfp Enjoy your mornings while staying informed on AI developments! Let me know if this is a helpful format or you have ideas for improvement. Please comment if you're interested in the implementation details. #AIUpdates #AIMorningBriefing #MorningRoutine #AIProductivity #AINews I had the pleasure of supporting BReact GmbH and VERBUND in developing an AI Agent system for Data Intelligence. Together, we demonstrated how an enterprise agent setup with data access and data understanding can serve as a foundation layer to enable further use cases within the company. Thank you for this exciting collaboration and the great time in Vienna! ☀️ Nemanja Klincov Raphael Fakhir Simon Kloiber Lukas Gruber 📬 Fresh off the press: February AI Router's Roundup We've been busy making LLM routing more practical for your production needs. Our latest updates include: 🔒 New privacy modes for sensitive enterprise deployments 📊 Request-based pricing (finally ditching token counting!) 🎯 A sleek Playground for instant model recommendations 📈 2024 Model Leaderboard with interesting insights (including Qwen 2.5 72B's rise) Plus: Try all Pro features free, including smart model fallbacks. Read the full Roundup here 👉 https://lnkd.in/egAtHnXy #GenerativeAI #LLMOps #AIOptimization #ModelRouting #Qwen LLM Model Routing for #n8n made ridiculously simple! 🚀 Still using #gpt4 for everything on n8n? Here's a 1-minute setup that will cut your AI costs: 1️⃣ Change the BaseURL to airouter.io 2️⃣ Add your API token 3️⃣ Done! 🎯 Your n8n workflows now automatically use the perfect AI model for each task - fast & cost-efficient 💡 Watch the 1-min setup ⬇️ #n8n #AI #Automation P.S. Most of our users see 60%+ cost reduction with airouter.io without touching their workflows! 🎉 Get the first month for free with the voucher code "n8nspecial". Still using #gpt4o? How to find the best #LLM for your use case in < 30 seconds 👇 Choosing between GPT-4, #Claude, #DeepSeek, #Llama, #Mistral and all the other models isn't obvious. Each has different strengths in cost, quality and speed. Here's how you can find your perfect model in 2 easy steps for free: 1️⃣ Sign up at https://lnkd.in/eX38RyDa 2️⃣ Go to the Playground and submit your message Taadaa! 🥳 That's it! You'll instantly see which model fits your query best 🎯 And if you want to use the best LLM automatically, just replace OpenAI with airouter.io and you will start saving money on auto-pilot. #LLM #AI #CostOptimization Excitement is building 🤩: upcoming talk at OOP Konferenz Today at 16:15 Benedikt Stemmildt 👨🏼‍💻 and I will talk about Statista's journey in optimising a RAG system and how a model mix can reduce costs while improving quality and latency. AI Agent Design: Moving beyond flat tool lists with tool types 🤓 Ever noticed how AI agents get less efficient as their toolset grows? Here's a pattern I learned 1.5 years ago from my robotics agent project that made me rethink how we should organize agent tools. The idea isn't revolutionary, but effective: Instead of dumping all tools into one bucket, I organized them by their cognitive role: 🔍 Information Retrieval Tools: e.g. camera vision description, sensor values 🏃‍♀️ Action Tools: Movement controls, speech output The impact? The agent naturally followed a "sense then act" pattern, making its behavior more predictable and efficient. 👉 Why this matters: - Agents stop cycling through irrelevant tools - Decision paths become clearer - Debugging gets easier - Performance improves naturally Don't get caught up in the specific categories - what matters is the structured approach to tool management. Adapt the pattern to your agent's needs. And if you still have too many tools, consider splitting into multi-stage workflows or multiple agents - but try tool categorization first as it often brings surprising clarity. In the demo video, you can see how my robot Sonny starts walking before properly analyzing its environment - exactly the behavior this pattern helped fix. What patterns have you found helpful in managing AI agent complexity? #AIAgents #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM Smart LLM Routing Meets Enterprise Privacy 🔒 Struggling to balance LLM innovation with enterprise requirements on which LLMs providers to use? Just released: Two powerful privacy modes for airouter.io designed specifically for private LLM infrastructures: 🎯 Model Selection Mode: Want to identify the best model when using private models or a hyperscaler infrastructure like AWS Bedrock? Now you can! Get smart model recommendations without routing, keeping full control to call the models yourself. Perfect for teams with existing infrastructure who still want to optimize their model selection or need to follow guidelines on LLM provider selection. 🛡️ Full Privacy Mode: Maximum security for your sensible data: Our new embedding-based routing identifies the optimal LLM without ever seeing your actual queries. Your sensitive data stays completely private. These enterprise features enable you to optimize LLM costs and performance while maintaining complete control over your security perimeter and compliance requirements. Included in all paid plans. Check out the docs for details: https://lnkd.in/eWShBdq4 #EnterpriseAI #Privacy #Security #LLM #AIGovernance 🏆 LLM Production Leaderboard 2024: Beyond the Hype What a year for #AI! Our airouter.io Model Leaderboard 2024 just dropped fresh insights from analyzing 1M+ production requests. Want to know which LLMs are actually delivering value in real-world applications? Top 5 Most-Used Models: 1. GPT-4o 2. Qwen 2.5 72B (🔥) 3. Gemini 1.5 Flash 4. GPT-4o-mini 5. Gemini 1.5 Pro The landscape has shifted dramatically, with Qwen 2.5 72B claiming the #1 spot in recent weeks. This isn't just about raw power anymore – it's about delivering real value in production with the perfect balance of quality, costs, and speed. With recent releases like #llama3_3, #nova, #gemini 2.0 Flash and #qwq already shaking things up, the LLM space keeps evolving at breakneck speed. But here's what keeps me thinking: Will these powerful new models revolutionize the game, or just add to the noise? 🤔 Which models are you betting on? Have you already evaluated all these models? #ModelRouting #leaderboard #LLM #GenerativeAI "Optimize your RAG system or die trying" 🎯 - Upcoming talk at OOP Conference Munich! Excited to team up with the brilliant Benedikt Stemmildt 👨🏼‍💻 in February to share our hands-on experience optimizing Statista's RAG system. We're diving into "From Search Results to Insights: Learnings from Statista's GenerativeAI Journey" What we'll tackle: 🔍 Behind the scenes of ResearchAI - Statista’s RAG system 🧠 The reality of RAG optimization (spoiler: those Medium articles barely scratch the surface) 💡 Our battle-tested optimization playbook ⚡ The art of choosing the right LLM (and why it matters more than you think) This isn't another "look what AI can do (theoretically)" talk. We're sharing real challenges and solutions from a system that's already serving thousands of users worldwide. No theory - just practical insights from the production trenches. Curious about specific aspects of our RAG optimization? Drop your questions below! #RAG #GenerativeAI #OOP2025 🤔 Most RAG systems waste money by treating every query like a complex reasoning task #RAG (Retrieval-augmented generation) means retrieving relevant content from your own data and adding it as context so a #LLM could answer questions better. And adding much content means high costs when using expensive models. In the use case on the image, even a small, fast model gives the perfect answer because it's literally there in the context. Yet most systems would use #gpt4o for this - that's like using a Formula 1 car to drive to your local grocery store! 🏎️ Looking at the numbers across different projects: 📊 60-75% of RAG queries are actually this straightforward ⚡️ different models respond up to 27x faster for these cases 💰 and could save ~98% costs Complex queries (like "I've been charged twice last month, have unused credits from my old plan, and want to upgrade to the enterprise tier - what's the best approach?") still need powerful models. This is why so many teams are stuck to the big models. Model routing is the logical next step - using fast and cheaper models for straightforward answers while sticking to high-quality models when needed. This saves our customers 82% of their model costs on average. Want to test this with your RAG stack? Adding airouter.io is only one line of code. #RAGOptimization #AIEngineering #TechTrends What percentage of your RAG queries actually require complex reasoning? Share your observations! 👇 Complex prompts are your next technical debt bomb 💣 Ever noticed how #PromptEngineering has evolved? While we're all crafting increasingly sophisticated prompts, there's a hidden cost nobody's talking about. The Reality: When your prompts are packed with specific instructions and endless conditions, you're not optimizing - you're building a house of technical cards that's ready to collapse. Why This Matters Now: - Model updates can silently break your system - You're locked into specific models while the market races ahead - Your maintenance costs for re-optimizing prompts? Through the roof 📈 The Smart Move? Think Modular! 💡 Remember the Single Responsibility Principle and KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid!)? They apply perfectly here. Instead of prompt monsters, we're seeing incredible results with: ✨ Simplified prompts without endless conditions and edge cases 🎯 Breaking complex tasks into separate focused LLM calls (parallel if possible) This approach not only makes your system more robust but also opens doors to optimize your stack through different models or model routing via airouter.io - choosing the right model for each specific task. What's your take on prompt complexity? Are you seeing similar challenges? #AIEngineering #TechDebt #ModelRouting #AIOps Looking for a developer in Hamburg or remote? 👇🤗 This week, our Chief Technology Officer Ingo Schellhammer and our Chief of Staff to the CEO Nina Böckenholt attended the Digitale Leute conference in Cologne, where Ingo gave an insightful talk about the development of our product Research AI. He shared details on our pilot approach, highlighting the collaboration of our internal team around Daniel Kuske and Thorben Holkenbrink with external experts Benedikt Stemmildt from TalentFormation and AI specialist Matthias Lau. 🧑‍💻   The talk, titled "From Search Results to Insights: Learning from Statista’s Generative AI Journey," offered a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re evolving our platform to deliver even greater value to our users.   A big thank you to everyone who joined the session and contributed to the discussion! 🙏 ____________________________ #GenerativeAI #ProductDevelopment #DigitaleLeute On my way to Cologne to give insights into real-world #GenAI applications at the Digitale Leute Summit 🤗 Tomorrow I will give the talk „From Search Results to Insights: Learning from Statista's GenerativeAI Journey" together with the fabulous Ingo Schellhammer and Benedikt Stemmildt 👨🏼‍💻 We will talk about 🔍 the value of delivering answers instead of search results 📊 how to optimize a GenAI PoC to be production-ready 💡 our technical and business learnings on the way Looking forward to exchanging ideas and insights! 🤓 #AI #RAG Stumbled upon my first tech print article: Eclipse GMF (2006) 📚 😬 Found a blast from the past today! My first ever print article from 2006 in eclipse Magazin about the Graphical Modeling Framework (GMF). Looking at it now makes me smile - some parts even make me laugh 😄 We were so excited about visual modeling tools back then! Quite a journey from GMF articles to building AI systems! Sometimes it's worth looking back to appreciate how far technology has evolved. 🤓 What was your first technical publication about? #Eclipse #GMF #GEF #TechEvolution #Programming Speed matters in AI - especially for chatbots 🚀 Just achieved a major performance boost at airouter.io: 👉 Migrated our #Llama hosting to Cerebras Systems 👉 Now reaching ~2150 tokens/second with Llama 3.1 70B 👉 That's 15x faster than common providers like Fireworks Why does this matter? Real users expect real-time responses. Every millisecond of latency in your chatbot or AI application impacts user experience and satisfaction. The best part? You still get the same high quality output, just faster. Much faster. Want to optimize your LLM applications for costs, quality, AND speed? Give https://airouter.io a try. #AI #LLM #Performance #AIOptimization AI or AI-Washing? A Rant 🫣 Nowadays everything is AI and everyone is an AI expert. 👉 "AI Professionals" telling you about prompt engineering 👉 "AI Engineers" explaining how to use an API 👉 "AI Consultants" craft strategies that boil down to using ChatGPT Most of this is just repackaging others' AI products. These "AI Strategies" are often no more than "use this product" guides - it's like calling "use Salesforce" a comprehensive business strategy. Now, don't get me wrong: - Some brilliant minds are also doing valuable work here - Integrating GenAI into workflows and product is a real challenge - Adapting to these tools requires skill and creativity The meaning of "AI" has shifted. This isn't necessarily bad, and I acknowledge this rant is part of my process to accept it 🤗. This rant is about keeping in mind, that many "AI things" are not as new as we might think and that there is still a difference between preparing data and training models and using the AI of someone else. What does #AI mean to you? #MachineLearning, #LLM usage, or something else? Enough talk about #LLM potential and proofs of concepts. Let's discuss a real production application delivering business value! 🤓 At code.talks this week, Thorben Holkenbrink and I will discuss Statista's journey developing ResearchAI - a #GenAI tool now used by thousands worldwide. 🔍 Discover our #playbook for LLM system optimization 💡 Deep dive into #RAG application enhancements 🎯 Learn to choose the perfect model for your needs 📅 Thursday, 16:00 📍 Hall D See you there 👋 Niklas von Weihe has published the awesome guide "Applying Open Source AI" to give some guidance and important insights on how to use the Llama 3.1 models 🥳 Well done Niklas, I know how much work is in there and this will be really helpful for many people 👏 OpenAI released #o1, their new model, optimized for "reasoning" 🤯 This would be awesome to finally see a good reasoning model, especially for many LLM agent use cases. So an exciting model, but my first impression is that this is not relevant for many use cases. The first tests in typical summarization and RAG application delivered very similar results to gpt-4o, only way slower and more expensive. For now it will not launch on airouter.io due to the very low rate limits but ping me if you want to test it within your application 🤓 Me talking about #llm #modelrouting 🤗 Closed Beta successfully completed – my passion project airouter.io is now available to everyone! 🚀🤗 My baby has grown up, and I’m excited about the significant impact it’s already making. Now officially the Founder of airouter.io! GPT-4o mini now available on airouter.io 🚀🤗 Actually, it’s already been in our model routing for the past three weeks and is currently ranked #2 among our most routed models 😬. This model can significantly reduce costs and offers quality comparable to Gemini Flash. While it may not be the top choice for low-latency applications with many output tokens, it’s still really fast. Start now using it in a model mix: https://airouter.io/ #AI #LLM #openai #airouter AI can be really valuable for service desk operations! Laurin created a great compact overview of typical challenges and potential solutions 🥳 The perfect LLM model mix can afford to be a bit weaker, and that’s okay 📊🤔 When running numerous benchmarks and real customer data on airouter.io with default settings, we often see a slight decrease in quality (at least in the numbers, ~2-3%). If you’re only focused on quality, this might seem bad. However, this graphic illustrates what happens when you factor in costs, highlighting why model routing is so valuable. Image Credits: lmsys Open-Source LLMs are weaker than GPT-4? Just let them team up! 🤓 Mixture of Agents (MoA) is a new method that boosts performance by combining the strengths of multiple LLMs. It uses a layered setup with several LLM agents in each layer, allowing MoA to surpass GPT-4 Omni’s 57.5% on AlpacaEval 2.0, scoring 65.1% with just open-source models! Yes, this could be slow, but when using Groq this doesn’t really matter 🤗 https://lnkd.in/eq9D8Z97 Paper: https://lnkd.in/eDTTnBP8 A model router is good, a model router that knows your goals is better 🎯 airouter.io can be tuned for your specific use case in many ways, the easiest being to add boosts or penalties to the quality, cost, and latency metrics. To help our customers find a good starting point, it is now possible to define your goals and get a code snippet for evaluation and fine-tuning. #llm #featureupdate #onboarding What a wonderful day at the #BigTechday conference last week! The talks were inspiring, the people were amazing, and the weather was just perfect! ☀️ Here are my highlights: 1️⃣ Dynamic Soaring Update by Spencer Lisenby: ✈️ Finally grasped the concept and now I’m even more excited about the possibilities! The way he explained it made everything click. 2️⃣ Life as an Analog Astronaut by Dr. Carmen Köhler Dr. Carmen Köhler: 🧑‍🚀 Fascinating insights into living an astronaut life without leaving Earth 🌍 I’m already looking forward to next year’s event! TNG Technology Consulting Moritz Prinz David S. Christoph Stock Thomas Endres Florian Gather Henrik Klagges Till Müller-Rochholz #BigTechday #TechConference #DynamicSoaring #AnalogAstronaut #Inspiration 🎯 PR-Support gesucht? Im Juli und August habe ich spontan noch Kapazitäten frei und freue mich auf neue Projekte, Menschen und Themen. Wer also endlich mit konstanter #PR-Arbeit starten will, seine #Kommunikationsstrategie schon immer neu aufsetzen wollte, den ausstehenden Gastartikel viel lieber abgeben möchte oder dringend Support für die anstehende Urlaubszeit braucht: Meldet euch gerne bei mir!  💻 Ich biete u.a.: - Journalistisch-redaktionelle Arbeit (Texte für Print und Online) - Entwicklung von PR-/Kommunikationsstrategien & -konzepten - Texte für Fachgruppen oder breite Öffentlichkeit (Pressemitteilung, Newsletter, Gastartikel, Buchbeiträge, Whitepaper, Positionspapiere, etc.) - Redaktions- & Themenplanung - Medienarbeit - Sparring & Beratung in kommunikativen Fragen und einen frischen Blick von außen 🔍 Das alles gepaart mit viel Know-how und Gespür für die Entwicklungen in den Themenbereichen #Medizin, #Gesundheit, #DigitalHealth & #Soziales. Unsere Zusammenarbeit kann auf Projektbasis oder langfristig angelegt sein - oder ganz anders aussehen. Ich bin offen für verschiedene Setups. Bei Interesse oder Fragen: Schreibt mir einfach eine DM. Und nicht vergressen: Sharing is caring 😉 #PR #publicrelations #freelancer #text #digitalhealth #healthcare #medical #diga On my way to the Big Techday by TNG Technology Consulting 🤗 I am already looking forward to looking beyond the "Tellerrand" and learning exciting things like planning expeditions like skiing across icy deserts, surviving on Mars, Dynamic Soaring and Speed Puzzling. I am especially excited about Grant Sanderson's talk on Visualizing Transformers 🤓. And of course I am looking forward to seeing all these lovely people again Till Müller-Rochholz Christoph Stock Moritz Prinz David S. Thomas Endres Florian Gather Henrik Klagges and all the others! 🫶 Claude 3.5 Sonnet joins airouter.io 🚀🤗 We’re announcing that Claude 3.5 Sonnet from Anthropic is now part of our model lineup. This advanced model outperforms GPT-4o on numerous benchmarks and boasts improved speed compared to its predecessor. Initially, I was skeptical about the recent buzz around this model’s performance over GPT-4o. Not because I thought the benchmarks would not reflect real-world results, but rather because the model is only slightly better, only slightly cheaper, and also slightly slower. In an overall mix, it cannot really beat the OpenAI flagship. Nonetheless, it surprised me in a model mix, ranking as the third most relevant model on airouter.io, following GPT-4o and Gemini 1.5 Flash. And I am already looking forward to Claude 3.5 Haiku as a much faster and cheaper model will providing much more value for various use cases. Start now using it in a model mix: https://airouter.io/ #AI #LLM #anthropic #sonnet #airouter Your users shouldn’t wait 30 seconds for the answer of a LLM 🕒⚡ High-performance models like GPT-4 offer remarkable capabilities, but speed can be a major hurdle for the UX. And while streaming is a nice concept it’s often still not fast enough or not possible, e.g. because you want to check the full answer for toxicity first. And speed is complex: there is the “time to first token” (often referred to as latency) and the throughput, telling you how many tokens a model will generate per second. On top, many models have a high speed variance, so just because it was fast this morning doesn’t mean it will answer fast now. So how to optimize your LLM application speed? 🔀 Optimize your application flow: Parallelize LLM requests where possible, use streaming, split requests when streaming is not possible. 🔍 Granularly rate metric requirements: Often applications use multiple LLM calls in a single user request. Do not stick to maximum quality everywhere; switch to fast models where possible while keeping the high quality model where necessary. 📊 Do not look at averages: A mixed calculation of time-to-first-token and throughput for the models is not helpful for your specific use case! Check your output tokens and define your acceptance on speed variance. For example: 💬 You typically have around 100 output tokens and constant response times are critical → check out Claude 3 Haiku or the Mixtral models. 💬 💬 💬 Your output is about 10,000 tokens and variance is okay if not too much → check out Gemini 1.5 Flash. Balancing latency and performance is essential. Choose the right approach for each use case to enhance efficiency and user experience. Or check out https://airouter.io to automate this optimization seamlessly 🤗. In 2023, OpenAI had downtimes on 46 days 😱 In Q1 2024, users experienced API downtimes on 9 days, about 10% of the total days. To be fair, other providers like Anthropic have also faced downtimes. We constantly see provider problems in our logs, almost every day. Scaling during a hype period is challenging. However, regular outages are a big problem for production LLM applications. You don’t want to upset your customers because OpenAI is down again. 👉 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬! There are many awesome models out there. Catch your response errors and use them when OpenAI is down. Pro Tip: Use https://airouter.io to automatically fallback to the next best model (and use all the awesome models out there all the time) Googles Gemini Models are joining airouter.io 🤗🥳 The Google Gemini-1.5-Flash & Gemini-1.5-Pro models are now part of our model setup. These models belong to the best models in the current model ranking (LMSYS Arena) and add a very good alternative to the OpenAI models in terms of overall quality. While the Pro model has it’s focus on high quality, the Flash model scores with it’s speed and price, while still maintaining a surprisingly good quality. In the first production routings, we see that the Gemini Flash model in particular performs excellently in a model mix! 🤩 Integrating these models into our algorithm was a tough task. For the same reason that I never really used them in client projects. Gemini offers really exciting safety filters, meant to filter out harassment, hate speech, sexually explicit and dangerous content. While this sounds awesome, it rarely works in the real world and many valid requests are blocked. Even if you set the safety settings to “BLOCK_NONE”, the model will send you empty responses from time to time due to safety reasons. Sometimes this is reproducible, sometimes it’s not, which isn’t feasible for a production application. Nevertheless, with extending our smart fallbacks, these models are now usable without any problems by simply falling back to the next best model when blocking issues occur 🤓. Start using the Gemini models with fallbacks now at https://airouter.io. BTW: Content moderation and injection attack detection will also be part of the airouter soon! Comment if you are interested. #LLM #google #gemini #airouter Is GPT-4 too expensive for your needs? 🤔💸 GPT-4 models are undeniably powerful and deliver exceptional results. However, their cost can be a significant factor to consider. Optimize your AI usage: ☝️ Use GPT-4 when necessary: Leverage GPT-4’s advanced capabilities for tasks that truly require high-quality and complex capabilities, such as reasoning. 🤗 Consider alternatives for simpler tasks: For routine tasks, more cost-effective models can be just as effective. Look at for example #llama3, #qwen2 and #command-r+ as easy alternatives as they are still at the upper quality level. Balancing performance and cost is key. Choose the right model for each use case to maximize efficiency and manage expenses. Or have a look at https://airouter.io to optimize this for you automatically. #OpenAI #CostOptimization #AIAlternatives #AI Evaluating LLMs and Techniques for your Application - the full process 🔍👇 Evaluating an LLM or a specific RAG technique for your specific needs can be an insightful process. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1️⃣ Define Your Metrics Relevance: Identify which metrics matter most to your use case - quality, cost, latency, etc. (see https://lnkd.in/eCZM2MeH) 2️⃣ Create a Reference Dataset: Compile a dataset that reflects your typical use cases and challenges with the inputs and expected outputs. Depending on what you want to evaluate the inputs should be the inputs given to the whole application or the inputs being sent to the LLM (including RAG documents). Add multiple outputs if useful. 3️⃣ Create a Metrics Runner: Use a tool like e.g. benchllm to measure the metrics for your application. Use GPT-4-Turbo to rate the answers based on your reference data. You can also test GPT-4o for the evaluation, but for me, it performed worse on evaluation tasks. 4️⃣ Manually Review Results and Improve Reference Dataset: Go through the results manually to refine and optimize your reference answers and identifying false positives and false negatives. 5️⃣ Measure a Baseline: Establish a metrics baseline with your current setup. 6️⃣ Switch and Measure Delta: Try a different technique, LLM or use https://airouter.io and measure the effect on your metrics. By following these steps, you can ensure that you are really improving your application and not just your gut 🤓. #AI #MachineLearning #LLM #Evaluation #Optimization #airouter 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞? 🤔 To determine the “best” LLM for your needs, it's crucial to prioritize and rate the following metrics: quality, cost, and latency. Establish an absolute order and define maximum budgets for cost and latency per request if necessary. For example: 1️⃣ Quality 2️⃣ Cost: max. $0.01 per request 3️⃣ Latency: max. 10s per request If you’re already using an LLM, set relative goals based on your current baseline to optimize your use case. For each metric, decide if you want to maximize it, improve it, retain it, or if you are flexible about it. For example: Quality: retain 🔒 Cost: improve 📈 Latency: flexible 🤷🏽‍♀️ ❗If you want to maximize a metric, the other metrics need to be flexible. ❗ You can improve two metrics, but the third must be flexible. While it’s possible to improve all three metrics, it's essential to prioritize to manage trade-offs effectively. With these priorities set, you can start comparing LLMs or use https://airouter.io to find the best LLM for your use case. #AI #MachineLearning #LLM #Optimization #Metrics Qwen2-72B is joining airouter.io 🚀🤗 We're excited to announce that the open-source Qwen2-72B LLM is now part of our model setup. This powerful language model shows great potential for cost reduction, especially for use cases with low to medium reasoning needs. You can test it on your use case now, ask me for early access. #AI #MachineLearning #LLM #OpenSource #Qwen2 #airouter 58% This is the average percentage our beta customers saved in their first week of using airouter.io 🤯🚀. Last week, we had a silent launch of our new product and began onboarding the first customers from our waiting list. It's exciting to see initial traffic in production and the first metrics proving the effectiveness of our algorithm 🤗. The AI Router optimizes your LLM requests by directing them to the most suitable model. It ensures that expensive and slow models are used only when necessary, while cheaper and faster models are utilized otherwise. The LLMs can be #gpt4, #llama3, or other models. If a model is unavailable, which often happens with #openai, the request is seamlessly routed to the next best model. If you are currently using the OpenAI API or any other LLM API, join our waiting list to optimize your costs and latency: https://airouter.io. #llm #ai #beta GPT-4o is making waves, but how does it perform beyond benchmark data? 🤔👇 I compared it's practicability on real-world data to a bunch of LLMs using airouter.io. 🌟 Performance: - 4% overall quality improvement. - Performs worse on larger contexts. - Overall, it is a better model, but only slightly. ⏱️ Latency - 80 tokens/s throughput – pretty impressive! ⚡ - While there are faster models like #claude3 Haiku and #mixtral 8x7B, GPT-4o's blend of quality and latency is hard to beat. Only #llama3 70B and Gemini 1.5 Pro come close. 💡Cost and Efficiency: - The lower pricing is attractive, though it remains one of the pricier options. - Consider using it in production only when necessary. - Using a mix of models with airouter.io can still save ~40% costs on real-life datasets 💰 🛠️ Strategic Considerations: - #gpt4o has made some models obsolete – e.g., Claude 3 Sonnet is rarely useful anymore. Stop using them now. - Balancing cost and latency is now more difficult, as cheaper models often run slower. Clearly define your priorities and budgets. At least for now, this is sure to change soon as more high speed open source models become available (yes, I am looking at you Groq). - If you use airouter.io, use the weighting feature to define the priority of your metrics: https://lnkd.in/e_Vuqerg 🚀 Excited for the next model releases already! Do you already use gpt-4o? What I am working on the last months: Routing to the best Large Language Model ✨ There are tons of exciting #genai models for text generation out there, proprietary and open source, but most people still use #gpt4 for their application. What if your requests are automatically routed to the best model, and if there are other models of similar quality that are cheaper and faster, they are used? Use gpt-4-turbo if necessary, use mixtral-8x7b on groq if sufficient 🤯 As Philipp Klöckner just mentioned in his Doppelgänger Tech Talk Podcast: a router choosing a cheaper model for a simple task is really exciting (https://lnkd.in/eFARrsfy, ~min 27). The algorithm is already really promising, if you are interested in early access, sign up here 🤗: https://lnkd.in/etNmqRVd That was fun! 🥳 We increased the quality of Statista's GenAI application by 140% 🤯 #successStory When Statista faced the task of optimizing their LLM-based data application, they turned to us at Heureka Labs. Our objective was to enhance quality, performance, and cost efficiency 🔍. 🤝 Our Approach Our team of 5 Heureka Labs experts collaborated with Statista's internal team in a month-long, deep-dive project. We brought in metric-driven experiments, focusing on every facet of the application from different vector stores and indices to advanced reranking and retrieval techniques. Our goal? Excellence in RAG retrieval and answering. ✨ Measured Success 🔥 Over 100 experiments conducted. 📉 Latency reduced by 10%, with peaks at 65%. 💸 Operational costs cut by 65%. 📈 Quality improved significantly by 140%. 🌐 Why Heureka Labs? We are not just problem solvers; we are innovators in AI and data-driven software projects. If you're seeking a partner to elevate your technological endeavors with precision and expertise, Heureka Labs is your answer. 🚀 Join Statista’s Pioneering Team Are you inspired by Statista's forward-thinking projects? They are expanding their team! This is your opportunity to engage in cutting-edge AI and data technology. Statista is now hiring developers 👇 https://lnkd.in/eR6qn5jT https://lnkd.in/e5p_bcX3 Thanks a lot for your trust Daniel Kuske Thorben Holkenbrink Ingo Schellhammer Marian Langbehn and Benedikt Stemmildt 👨🏼‍💻 and TalentFormation for making this project possible! And, of course, a big shout out to the team: Kai Wendlandt Felix Ude Melanie Moehlmann Christopher Brozek Statista & Heureka Labs – Advancing Generative AI ✨ Aiming for Innovation: Statista recently started a project to enhance our advanced LLM-based data application. Since we are striving to contunuously improve and learn, we teamed up with Heureka Labs, leveraging their specialized AI and software development expertise alongside our own in-house knowledge. 🤝 Fostering Collaboration: Over the past month, our team at Statista has worked closely with Heureka Labs' experts. Together, we've aimed to improve the quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of our data-driven AI application. 🚀 Achieving Milestones: - Conducted over 100 experiments. - Reduced latency by 10%, with peaks at 65%. - Decreased operational costs by 65%. - Significantly improved quality by 140%. This project offers great insight into Statista's commitment to keep improving and innovating to ensure continued excellence in the filed of data and AI. We hope this gives you a good glimpse into what we're currently up to. Special thanks to Daniel Kuske, Thorben Holkenbrink, Jan Philipp Eggemann und Claudia Batista who made this project happen at Statista. Are you interested in contributing to our efforts? Statista is growing, and we're searching for passionate people to help shape the future of data and AI solutions. Join a team that's committed to making a difference, one step at a time. https://lnkd.in/exvge6Ji https://lnkd.in/e5dUK5aE #Statista #SuccessStory #AI #DataScience #WorkInTech #CareerOpportunities Have you ever wondered what my company Heureka Labs UG actually does? 🤔 Here's a snapshot! 📸 TLDR: Crafting early-stage AI software and running hands-on AI-focused leadership workshops. We are a small Technology Studio, a community of highly skilled freelancers with extensive expertise in ML engineering (#AI), #datascience, backend and frontend development, mobile apps, DevOps and product ownership. Our Mission? To navigate and accelerate your AI application journey, from concept feasibility to delivering tangible value to your customers. We've partnered with many awesome clients, such as Statista and DB Schenker, tackling a wide array of projects, including: 🔍🧠 Optimizing costs, latency and quality of a #generativeAI application 🚚🌱 Building a platform for CO2 reduction in logistics 👥🤝 Developing innovative algorithms for AI-based candidate matching for an HR platform 🔧🌐 Implementing #FederatedLearning for #PredictiveMaintenance ♻️🥡 Developing of a sustainable food packaging platform And for the times when the sky is the limit? We send satellites into the #stratosphere or build #robots full of AI 🛰️🤖. Got an idea for how AI could leverage your business? We're all ears. Let's create something remarkable together! 🌟 Contact me or book a slot in my AI Office Hour: https://lnkd.in/eMr-TTCe GenerativeAI with your own data is broken 😱 Learn how to fix it 👇 #successstories Incorporating your own data into Generative AI, specifically through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (#RAG), can be transformative. Typically, this involves ingesting data and its embeddings into a #vectorstore. When answering a query, relevant context is retrieved and combined with the user's question, using similarity search. However, this relies on the assumption that a user's question closely resembles documents containing the answer 🤔🤨. While this can sometimes be true, it often isn't the whole story. One method to improve this is a technique called Rewrite-Retrieve-Read, where the user's question is reformulated using a Large Language Model (#LLM) to better suit retrieval. Our experience shows that this method's impact can vary. More promising is Multi-Query Retrieval or RAG-Fusion, which generates and then combines multiple question rewrites. In fact, this approach has always noticeably improved quality, albeit at the expense of latency. Another intriguing solution is Hypothetical Document Embeddings (#HyDE). Here, a (smaller) LLM generates a hypothetical (fake) answer, which is then used for similarity search. This answer, even if wrong, should be more similar to documents with the correct answer than the question. In our customer projects, this improved the overall quality, but also reduced the quality of some reference questions. And of course Multi-Query Retrieval could be combined with HyDE, and if you don’t care too much about latency this really is a promising approach. Keen to dive deeper or create or optimize your RAG application? Contact me or book a slot in my AI Office Hour: https://lnkd.in/eMr-TTCe. Our #generatieveai experienced Heureka Labs team is ready to assist 🚀 2023 has been a remarkable year for me and my robots, filled with growth, challenges, and achievements 🤖 🚀 🤗 . And I love to share our unique journey with you. For insights into our adventures and learnings, check out the recording of our recent talk at code.talks "Sonny, can you dance?" "Of course!" 🤖 🕺 My robot now explores the room autonomously to solve tasks 🤯🤓 #llm #agents 🤖 Sonny now has a deliberative system based on large language model agents that allows him to solve complex tasks in the physical world. He uses #gpt4 to identify the next relevant action to take towards the solution and several adapters on the robot to gather information about the room and to move the robot. I also replaced the #objectdetection with a #multimodal llm that can directly answer questions about what is in the current frame, rather than just returning the objects. This allows Sonny to recognize whole concepts, e.g. a person is sitting on a chair, instead of just [person, chair]. 🔍 At the moment he still lacks some sense of space, but still a very interesting and exciting PoC. The agent is implemented using #langchain, #gpt4 for reasoning, #gpt3turbo and #chainlit. The multimodal model used is IDEFICS by Hugging Face (https://lnkd.in/eRYK9jRC). The robot is a self-built SpotMicro based on the fabulous #Spot from Boston Dynamics. 🤖 🐕 If you are interested in learning more about my journey from the digital to the physical world and how I built this robot, join me at the #codetalks this Friday at 4pm in Cinema 3: https://lnkd.in/exZjiP_c

VP Product @ Brevo , Entrepreneur & Digital expert. Track record : - Built RYSE.vc platform - aimed to help Investor track their investments - Pivoted Wizacha.com to Wizaplace.com, from 4 people to 40 and counting, from standalone website to a SaaS product, 2 investments rounds (500k + 2.2M€) - Co-founded Appgratis and Batch.com, from 0 to 50 people, 12.5 M$ with Iris Capital, 20 millions users on 45 countries and 12 languages. I'm also an advisor for startups to help them grow and ensure they're on the right track to scale. Positions: VP of Artificial Intelligence at Brevo (2025 - Present), VP of Products at Brevo (2022 - 2025), Member at FrenchCPO (2021 - Present), Advisory Board Member at French Tech One Lyon St-Étienne (2021 - Present), Investor at Team for the Planet (2020 - Present), CEO & Co-founder at RYSE (2019 - 2021), Chief Product Officer at Wizaplace (2015 - 2019), Cofounder / Usual Product Manager at Usual Makers (2016 - 2018), Co Founder / CTO at Batch.com (2011 - 2015), Co Founder / CTO at AppGratis (2010 - 2015), Entrepreneur at SRWeb (2009 - 2011) Skills: Mobile Applications, Start-ups, Web Development, Mobile Devices, E-commerce, Project Management, System Administration, Entrepreneurship, Start-up, Web Services, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Technology, Business Development, Consulting, Product Management, Business Strategy, Informatique, Stratégie IT, Gestion de la relation client (CRM), MongoDB, iOS, Android, Open Source, MySQL, Team Management, Management, Early-stage Startups, Transformation numérique, Méthodes agiles Recent Posts: 🚀 AI never sleeps… and it’s only Wednesday! 🤯 The pace of AI news is 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐄, and keeping up feels like a full-time job. Just in the past few days: 💡 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 announced 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐚, a model trained on South Asia & Middle East data—highlighting the need for region-specific AI to reduce cultural biases. Smart move. ⚡ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 (Mother of Claude) released 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝟑.𝟕—their best yet! Super powerful for coding, better reasoning, and even adjustable via API. Also, they launched 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞, an agentic coding tool. 🔥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐀𝐈 is now letting 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 access 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 (limited to 10 searches/month). 🗣️ 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 just unlocked 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 for Copilot. 🆓 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 made 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 (up to 180,000 code completions!). 🌍 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 integrated 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝟑.𝟕 and is working on 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭, its own AI-powered browser. 🎨 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐫 revamped its UI with a strong cleanup + integrated 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝟑.𝟕 (not a surprise since it was built for Claude from the start). 🍏 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 finally opened 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚 in the EU! Still early days, but we can finally test it. 🚀 The AI arms race is in full swing. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤? (link in comment) #AI #MachineLearning #Claude #Mistral #Gemini #Copilot #TechNews Hey there ! I'm searching for Data Scientists (freelance for now) to join us to build Agents, need to know Langchain, Python, How agents are working, and classical expectation for GenAI mission (RAG, etc..). Ideally in Paris, but we can be flexible. Wanna work with Brevo for a super exciting topic ? Ping me :) Have been asked what's my takes about GenAI impact for retailers, here it is :) hope you'll find it usefull ! What we're working on for months is now official, I'm super happy to announce the launch of our AI Lab ! And with an already great team of expert working with me around AI, I still searching for smart people to go further and bring the best experience around AI and Agents, I'm currently searching for people expert : - Senior Product Manager - Senior Data Scientists - Full stack developers - Marketing experts ... and more to come :) So if you want to jump on the AI boat at fast pace, ping me ! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as VP of Artificial Intelligence at Brevo! And I'm hiring ! want to know more ? https://lnkd.in/e_w-pnXV Brevo parce qu'il n'y a pas que Salesforce ou HubSpot dans la vie. Et désolé, 🤪 mais Sellsy et Splio et Sarbacane by Positive etc.. se sont laissés un peu distancer. Pourquoi ? Des éléments de réponse, le 13 février. RDV dans une petite rue du 17ème. https://lnkd.in/ehUtAnrW Armand Thiberge hipto Greenbureau Callity Saqr Fassi Fehri Florent Bardon Groupe SNCF École Polytechnique ENSAE Paris Edouard Jacquinet Bridgepoint Groupe Santiane Alltricks OpenAI announced a 500 Billion (!) investment around building AI infrastructure… What about Europe upcoming champions ? Let’s hope we’ll lower the regulation and increase investment, as it’s highly concerning for our leadership and sovereignty… Hope to hear good things about this during the AI Summit in 2 weeks 🤞(Yes maybe I’m a bit optimistic, but hey, we have to !) The announcement is here : I'm hiring again ! End of last year I was talking about cooking something new ... ... which will be announced soon :) meanwhile I'm searching for some people to join my team so, if you are : - A marketing expert who have good knowledge around AI (5+ years of XP - in marketing, hard to find 5 year of XP on AI ...) - A full-stack developer with a huge passion around AI (but not necessarily an expert), Product & UX sensitivity, and being able to think about solutions from the front to the back of your product, with 4+ years of XP - A Senior Product Manager, to help me driving all theses efforts and bring the right impact (need to be AI super sensitive and tech expert). Please reach me asap, I've some interesting things to do theses days. Note : positions are open in Paris for full time, can be more flexible for freelance. AI (Tech) News - krea.ai just lunched new multimodal models ! First, they introduce new video models (allowing free users to generate videos, finally), but that's not all ! They launched an impressive model to generate audio based on a video, and THIS, is really IMPRESSIVE ! Because it's great to be able to generate super sharp videos, but without sound, something is missing ... what a beginning of the year ! Today was a wonderful day at Brevo ! We’re celebrating our new Maison Brevo, house of all Brevonautes 🎉 I’m super impressed by all the work done by Belinda Ansah , Domitille de LAUGEIRET , all the HR Team Sophie Voeung Florine Fidalgo Alexia Lepretre Cléopâtre Spiropoulos just to name a few, Franck Villaume and the IT team, Sara Vahid and all the teams that works on this place, and obviously thanks Armand Thiberge to bring us this huge office !!!! It’s a huge milestone for us, a big Day 1 today ! (Pssst and I have some news to share later this week 🤫) HolidAI news (yeah, could be better) : I just read an interesting and well written article about embeddings and their importance on LLM ! It recap well the foundations of how AI “think”, you can have a look here : https://lnkd.in/esSadpYC Ok, I wanted to wait a bit to start talking about AI, but AI doesn't wait ... Deepseek 3 (https://chat.deepseek.com/) just launched and it's super impressive, if you follow the bench, it's super close to the major LLM (I'm looking especially at coding, seems super close to Claude 🫣 ) I like the theoretical approach of MoE (Mixture of Experts), that technically "split" the 671B param model into 37B meaning that we can start to think to host locally (on a still quite big computer) this level of model ... It's still christmas in the AI world ! can't wait to test it more in depth ! (some threads shared in comment to dig deeper) Edit : I was wrong about local install, it still needs more than 350GB of VRAM to run, the MoE basically means that it will be way faster to inference, which is huge :) for geeks in the audience, someone made is on X with 8 M4 mac mini with 64GB RAM ^^ Open topic : If I share news about AI, starting by some recap of recent evolutions, does that ring a bell or you don't care (that much) ? If you're interested, react with a 👍 If not I would love to hear why in comment (no problem to get straight feedbacks) Happy Christmas ! Cooking something new ... 🤫 My turn ! Vous savez l’écueil de l’impact Business vs UX ? (I know you know 😏 ) Vendredi 29 novembre à 11h15 je présenterai comment chez Brevo l’UX enrichit et complète les enjeux business, tout ça au service des utilisateurs finaux ! 🎤 Au programme également : Vanessa GUILLOTEAU - Head of Product Design Canal Plus group Sophie Pilverdier - VP Design PrestaShop Eric Hetroy - Head of Design AXA Sarah Lacroix - Head of Product Design Criteo Axel Johnston - Head of Design france.tv studio Julien CLEMENT - Head of Design Carrefour Tristan Charvillat - VP Design & co-founder Discovery Discipline Pierrick Thébault - Head of Design Shine Jean-Baptiste KALOYA - Head of Product Design Bpifrance Agenda complet 👉 https://lnkd.in/edyVYyJ8 #designleadership #conclave2024 #Productdesign Love this one ! And you, what's your favorite Black Friday purchase ? Hello, Looking (again) for a talented product designer to join my team at Brevo! Within the Campaigns tribe, you would be responsible for designing and optimizing the campaign creation and management flows for email, SMS, WhatsApp and Push notifications. Also you'll get to work with Marianne Diaz, Raphaël Duclos, Andrea Bergonzi and Peter Iliev. Who could resist? https://lnkd.in/ewmn4UmJ Notre nouveau spot est sur BFM ! We finally made it ! Congrats to all the Brevo team especially Alexandre Hudavert , Peter Iliev for this ! Loïc Guay Jeremy Cahen Armand Thiberge Mickael Arias Aujourd’hui je ne vais pas vous proposer de code promo… … car notre nouvelle offre est GRATUITE ! Vous avez été très nombreux à nous le demander… Brevo lance aujourd’hui Brevo Payments 🥳 Fidèle à notre ADN de partenaire privilégié des entreprises à chaque étape de leur développement, nous avons souhaité mettre au point une solution technologique simple et aboutie, afin de répondre à une problématique essentielle pour la gestion de la croissance. Alors Brevo Payments c’est quoi ? C’est l’offre la plus simple et la moins chère du marché (c’est même GRATUIT) pour envoyer des liens de paiement à vos clients et dépenser avec une carte Mastercard envoyée également gratuitement. Vous pouvez ainsi : 💸 Créer des liens de paiement en un clin d'œil 💸 Profiter d'une carte Mastercard incluse pour dépenser sans frais 💸 Couvrir tous vos cas d'usage, sans abonnement ni aucuns frais Nous lançons dans un premier temps Brevo Payments en France 🇫🇷 dès aujourd’hui Merci à Alexandra Oubrier de m’avoir interrogé sur ce nouveau lancement pour L'AGEFI ! Pour lire l’article : https://lnkd.in/ePgAdjJr Et pour ouvrir un compte Brevo Payments : https://lnkd.in/e_5XVKqg There is Events and Brevo’s events ! This one was one of the best we’ve ever made ! For both celebrating together and sharing work on our values and way of working ! Thanks to everyone who organised it (Laure Rudelle Arnaud Domitille de LAUGEIRET Cléopâtre Spiropoulos and the ones I probably forget), and to the Brevo’s international wonderful team we’ve built over the years ! Antoine Auriol Antoine Lefeuvre Nina Hoedlmayr Dorothee Rames Julie Ehrmann Florine Fidalgo Loïc Guay Valentin Saint Frison Esther JOAB Jeremy Cahen Michaël Bastien Florent Palach Alexandre Hudavert and all the team ! Let's train-train ! Not used for this kind of post, but as a music lover ... I can't miss the opportunity to share the wonderful project recently launched by my friend Elodie ARNOUK ! Project is called TrainTrain, they aim to help us discover music while traveling (or not), they shoot TONS of rush (I don't want to know how many), to finally end on a 1h-ish video of a train travel (or subway) discoverying travel while enjoying wonderful playlists. The channel is there : https://lnkd.in/e2CKC-bg And there brand new track is available here : https://lnkd.in/eNV7NedH + they're building Spotify playlist there : https://lnkd.in/esPWbjJM What a job you've made on this one again, worth listening to it ! Le Sport : Un allié indispensable anti burn-out ! Avec les Jeux Olympiques en cours, j'aimerais vous parler du sport et de ses bienfaits sur notre santé mentale, notamment dans la prévention et le traitement du burn-out. Les bienfaits du sport : 😌 Réduction du stress : L'activité physique stimule la production d'endorphines, les hormones du bien-être, réduisant le stress et l'anxiété. 😴 Amélioration du sommeil : Une pratique sportive régulière améliore la qualité du sommeil, surtout les phases de sommeil profond. ⚡Augmentation de l'énergie : Le sport booste l'énergie et combat la fatigue chronique. 💪 Renforcement de l'estime de soi : Atteindre des objectifs sportifs, même modestes, peut restaurer la confiance en soi en vous poussant à agir. 🧠 Effets positifs sur le cerveau : L'exercice physique favorise la libération de neurotransmetteurs comme la dopamine et la sérotonine, qui sont cruciales pour la régulation de l'humeur. Quels sports sont les plus recommandés ? 🚶 La marche : Simple et accessible, la marche permet de se reconnecter avec soi-même et la nature. 🧘 Le yoga : En combinant mouvements doux et méditation, le yoga aide à réduire le stress et à développer la proprioception. 🏊 La natation : Elle offre une sensation d'apesanteur bénéfique pour le relâchement des tensions. ☯ Tai-Chi et Qi gong : Ces pratiques ancestrales combinent mouvements lents et respiration profonde, favorisant la relaxation et la clarté mentale. Une étude de l'INSERM de 2019 a révélé que les personnes pratiquant une activité physique régulière ont 30% moins de risques de développer des troubles de l'humeur, incluant le burn-out. Une démarche globale Cependant, il est important de rappeler que le sport seul ne suffit pas pour vaincre le burn-out. Une approche holistique est nécessaire, incluant un accompagnement psychologique. Travailler avec un thérapeute permet de comprendre les causes profondes du burn-out et de développer des stratégies pour y faire face durablement. Je peux vous y aider. Intégrer le sport dans son quotidien est une démarche bénéfique et efficace pour prévenir et traiter le burn-out. Alors investissons dans notre bien-être et faisons du sport un allié indispensable pour une vie professionnelle et personnelle équilibrée ! Et vous ? Quel est votre sport anti burn-out ? Peu importe l'activité que vous choisissez, l'essentiel est de maintenir une régularité et d'éviter la pression et la logique de performance. Le plus important est de trouver un sport qui vous apporte du plaisir et vous aide à retrouver votre équilibre. #Bienetre #SportSanté #BurnOut #Prévention #SantéMentale #VieÉquilibrée #Gestalt Heureux de voir que Armand Thiberge, et donc Brevo, est signataire de la tribune appelant à voter le 30 juin et 7 juillet, toujours engagé, toujours fidèle à nos valeurs ! Cher réseau, Mon expérience au sein du centre d’affaires (#coworking) La Palmeraie touche à sa fin🌴. Le 1er octobre, cela fera 2 ans et demie que j’ai rejoint ce beau lieu de travail et de vie. Au terme de ces deux très belles années riches en rencontre, en partage et en expérience, au travers desquelles j’ai pu enrichir mes compétences, je me tourne vers de nouveaux horizons. Je tiens à remercier Xavier de Prest qui, en plus de m’avoir donné une chance, a su me faire confiance pour le développement de La Palmeraie. Aujourd’hui, je m’apprête à obtenir mon Mastère en Communication Evènementielle après deux ans d’études à Esupcom du Campus Sciences-U Lyon. A partir d’octobre, je serai opérationnelle à #tempsplein en tant que Chargée de projet évènementiel. 👀 Je souhaiterais donc intégrer une nouvelle entreprise qui puisse élargir mon éventail de compétences et dans laquelle je pourrais m’investir pleinement en vue de contribuer à son développement. Organisée, travailleuse et autonome, je saurai mettre mon savoir-faire et mon savoir-être au profit de l’entreprise qui m’ouvrira ses portes. 🗓️Quand : à partir du 1er octobre 2024. 📍Où : Lyon et alentours. Un grand merci pour votre aide, votre like ou votre partage qui pourraient me donner une occasion inattendue ! ✨ #emploi #recherche #CDD #CDI #opportunité #communication #évènementiel #évènementielle #entreprise #formation #employeur #recruteur ÉNORME NOUVELLE !!! 😍😍😍 Le CEO de LinkedIn nous a reçu en visio et nous offre une opportunité de dingue !!! (team-planet.com) Samedi, nous avons pu échanger avec Ryan Roslansky car nous sommes la communauté Linkedin la plus active de France 💪 On lui a raconté tout ce qu’on avait pu faire grâce à son réseau social, et là où nous en sommes aujourd’hui. Il a trouvé ça extraordinaire que Linkedin ait pu contribuer à ce point à une cause comme la nôtre ! Alors, quand il nous a demandé comment la plateforme pourrait nous aider à aller encore plus loin, on a tenté l’impossible : On lui a demandé s’il pouvait faire en sorte que le sujet climat (et notre site internet) soit mis en avant sur TOUTES les pages d’accueil de Linkedin dans le monde pendant 1 semaine. Pour faire exploser la prise de conscience (et notre impact). Il a rit, et nous a répondu que c’était une manoeuvre inconcevable 😅 Mais vous nous connaissez, on n’a pas lâché et on lui a proposé un deal : si 5000 personnes deviennent associées de TFTP dans les prochaines 24h, il devra le faire. C’est là que le miracle s’est produit ! Sa directrice marketing - qui était dans le RDV - lui a suggéré que nous pourrions être un cas d’école mondial pour que Linkedin puisse jouer le rôle « d’accélérateur de causes ». Il a finit par accepter le deal ! C’est juste le truc le plus fou de toute l’histoire de Team for the Planet.. Linkedin a 1 MILLIARD d’utilisateurs. Rendez-vous compte de l'impact que cela peut avoir pour la transition écologique 😅 BREF : C’est le moment de lui prouver que la communauté Linkedin de France est au RDV pour le climat !! Alors on a besoin de tout le monde juste ici, et GOOOOOO : https://lnkd.in/dhbdtpmY 💪💪💪 🐠 *Les conditions et modalités de l’offre sont décrites au sein d'un Prospectus. TFTP n'a pas vocation à distribuer de dividendes. Ses frais de fonctionnement sont plafonnés à 20% de sa levée + CA. Cet investissement comporte un risque de perte du capital investi. L’investisseur est invité à prendre connaissance du Prospectus avant tout investissement, en particulier du chapitre 3 « Facteurs de risques » : https://lnkd.in/eubwERkT 📢 Il me reste 1 place pour un démarrage de bilan de compétences en février ! Mon bilan est 100% finançable par le CPF et se passe à Lyon (Perrache ou Hôtel de Ville) et/ou en distanciel. 🤔 Pourquoi faire un bilan ? Que vous soyez en poste ou demandeur d’emploi, le bilan de compétences va vous permettre de : - reprendre confiance en vous ; - mieux vous connaître ; - prendre du recul sur votre parcours professionnel ; - valoriser vos ressources personnelles et professionnelles ; - définir un projet professionnel motivant et qui fasse sens pour vous. Mon approche est centrée sur votre personnalité et la découverte de votre potentiel afin de trouver, ensemble, le projet qui est fait pour vous ! 👉 RDV de découverte offert, contact sur https://lnkd.in/eCvAii9t ou directement via LinkedIn. #bilandecompétences #projetprofessionnel #reconversion #lyon #coachingcarriere Super session design strat by my teammate Loïc Guay ! He have a LOT of things to share ! Gogogo Brevo is the new Bravo ! 👏 On attaque une super campagne de publicité TV et d'affichage pour notre nouvelle marque, et pour expliquer pourquoi on est devenu Brevo :) Perso je suis super fan, et vous ? PS : Regardez pour une fois les pubs entre la cérémonie d'ouverture et le premier match ce soir ;) Let's talk about Sales today :) A lot of news about Brevo this week, and this one is a huge one ! We're launching a Sales platform offer in addition to all our existing products, to go further outside of only Marketing actions ! We're launching a fully featured suite to help our customer drive their sales, from managing their pipelines, connecting to customers through phone calls and multi-messaging people, to get paid ! Boris Rieunier Alexandre Hudavert Nina Hoedlmayr Isabelle Guis and all the team have been highly involved in this launch, and all the work done to reach this ! So proud to see this finally happen ! Wanna know more ? Check this out : https://lnkd.in/eVpEgJtj And ... it's just the beginning :) Stay tuned ! Brevo - Job alert ! Yesterday I went to an afterwork with product people in Lyon, and it seems that it's currently quite hard for product people to find a new job, when, at the same time, Loïc Guay and myself are currently opening new position ! So I take this opportunity to share here that we've opened several new positions on our product teams, here is some (and you can contact us if you want to join Brevo but don't find the right position in the list !) In Loïc's team : - Senior UX Designer (https://lnkd.in/eG3BtxW6) - Senior UX Writer - in Daniela Meirelles team (https://lnkd.in/emnd_zaR) - UX Researcher - to work with Claire J. & Edwina F. (https://lnkd.in/evKZtFNG) And in my team I'm currently opening 2 positions (you can contact me directly) : - Associate PM - Product Manager If you want to help other product people find a cool and challenging job, you can still like and/or reply on this message, it'll help ! (Photo de Anna Tarazevich: https://lnkd.in/eRs8B3GZ) "Pourquoi les gens intelligents créent des produits trop compliqués" Au delà du titre un peu catchy (Rémi Guyot 😉 ), il y a plein de vérités dans cet article, je vous invite à sa lecture attentive (et critique). C'est un article plein de bonnes infos, à adapter à son propre contexte évidemment. Merci Rémi Guyot pour ce boulot ! L'article en question : https://lnkd.in/efzCEXs3 PS : Si tu postes une version anglaise je serai ravi de la transférer à mon équipe ! 🚨🚨🚨 Job Alert 🚨🚨🚨 We are hiring our new Chief Strategy Officer : https://lnkd.in/eSsrKXKD Join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in Europe and help us to become the world CRM Suite leader! PS. If you know anyone potentially interested, DM me. Amis Lyonnais on s’y retrouve ce soir ? Here is another one ! (after this one I promise I stop :) ) You're a Product Marketing expert, and wanna work with the famous Isabelle Guis ? it's there ! Hi there ! Here again to share open positions here Brevo (fka Sendinblue), we're opening several cool job around Customer Success & UX ! (links in comment) CS Team : - Head of Customer Success : 1st super position recently opened is in fact 2 Head of positions (to work with Mélanie Cazals) one for EMEA and one for France UX Team (you'll work with the wonderful Loïc Guay !) : - UX Researcher : Another super interesting position is about User Experience Researcher, we're searching for someone to work with Claire J. to help us structure our UX Research (again link will be provided in comments) - Senior Product Designer : 2 positions are opened, to work on major parts of the product with Esther JOAB & Valentin Saint Frison - UX Writer senior : here as well we're strengthening our UX team by recruiting another expert in UX Writing to work with the super Daniela Meirelles If you have any question, please feel free to reach me by DM, anytime ! Amis lyonnais, on se retrouve la semaine prochaine au banquet ? There is wonderful people in our team here at Brevo, one of the major one is definitely Nina Hoedlmayr, super cool person, hard worker, strong believer, really happy to have to opportunity to work with you, for sure ! I’ll be there as well for the day, come and say hi ! Hey Viva Technology long time no see :) Je vais parler un peu de WhatsApp et de comment on peut s’en servir comme super canal de communication avec sa base client. on a eu des super feedbacks de la dernière session que j’ai faite autour du sujet, donc si tu t’intéresse à des « nouveaux » canaux pour communiquer avec tes clients, d’une manière un peu différente de ce que tu peux trouver actuellement par e-mail ou pas SMS, vient discuter :) C’est le 14 juin, 10h ! 🌈 Embracing Diversity and Celebrating Pride Month at Brevo! 🌈 At Brevo, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. We continuously strive to foster an inclusive work culture for every team member to feel empowered, respected, and valued for who they are, both personally and professionally, on a day to day basis. As we enter the vibrant month of June, we are excited to celebrate Pride Month and showcase our support for the LGBTQIA+ community. Throughout this month and beyond, we have planned a series of initiatives that exemplify our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all: ✨ We will be hosting internal global awareness talks to learn, grow, and foster empathy within our organization. ✨ Our various office locations will be organizing local events to engage our employees and local communities. The goal will be to create spaces for meaningful conversations, connections, and celebration. ✨ An Employee Resource Group will be launched soon which will serve as a safe space for employees to connect, share their stories, support one another, and collaborate on initiatives that champion LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility. We firmly believe that coming together to honor our differences strengthens the foundation of our organization and society as a whole. Stay tuned for more details about these initiatives and other events we have planned! Let’s celebrate love, acceptance, and progress this Pride Month and beyond. 💚 #PrideMonth #EmbraceDiversity #InclusionMatters #diversity #inclusion #community Cory Chaplin is the next speaker of our French Product Rhone Alpes meetup ! can't wait to hear his story :) you can register here : A company name is more than just a label. It represents an identity, values, and purpose. For that reason, renaming a company takes thoughtful consideration. It requires investment, commitment, determination, and often a leap of faith. So why go through it? Sometimes, it’s a necessary step to evolve and grow as a business. For us, it marks the start of an exciting new phase. 🌱 We’ve grown from a mere newsletter tool into a full CRM suite, and the “Send” in “Sendinblue” started to become too limiting. Our scope evolved, and it was time for a new name and a new brand: Brevo. 💚 “We chose the name for its positive resonance to celebrate our clients' success, and also for its ease of pronunciation in many languages." Armand Thiberge - Founder & CEO of Brevo 🚀 Learn about our rebrand and the year-long, company-wide journey to our new name, and celebrate this important milestone with us: https://lnkd.in/ejYCdv6t #business #success #brand #brevo #brevolution #sendinblueisnowbrevo #rebranding Finally ! Sendinblue is now Brevo ! after few month of a huge team work, and 10 years after becoming Sendinblue, we're now Brevo ! it's as well a good opportunity to redefine better what we've became, we're a CRM Suite, more than "just" a Marketing ! Want to know more ? watch the video :) Something new is taking root at Sendinblue. 🌱 Be the first to know: https://lnkd.in/gMgupeC9 #sendinblue #rebranded D-2, can’t wait ! Certains vont jusqu’au bout des newsletters 😁 🤫 Tic tac !

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Deciding to skip business school to start a gym in 2013 changed my life forever. Here’s what happened next: 2013: Launched United Fitness in Huntington Beach, CA, and grew to 6 locations 2016: Founded Gym Launch and switched from privately owning gyms to doing in-person turnarounds 2017: We transitioned from in-person turnarounds to a licensing business and helped over 4500+ facilities transform their businesses. 2019: Our supplement company, Prestige Labs, launched to help those gyms create another profit center and provide their customers with high-quality nutritional products. 2020: Started ALAN, a software company that helps brick-and-mortar businesses get twice as many people in the door on average for one-third the price of a front desk admin. 2020: Founded Acquisition.com, to invest in and help grow companies. Made our first 3 investments. 2021: We sold our majority shares of ALAN to a strategic partner and a 66% stake in Gym Launch and Prestige Labs to American Pacific Group. It’s been a ride. Today, through Acquisition.com we participate as minority or majority partners and use the same models that helped scale each of our companies. If you own a profitable and growing $1M+ in EBITDA company and you’d like us to see if we can help you grow faster: ➡️ Reach out at Acquisition.com Always looking to meet great companies and founders. And if you're below that revenue/EBITDA, we’ve created resources to help entrepreneurs get to that point for free. You can grab Acquisition.com free courses, books, and articles here: 🔗 Youtube @AlexHormozi 🔗 Instagram @Hormozi 🔗 Twitter @alexhormozi 🔗 TikTok @ahormozi 🔗 Podcast: The Game w/ Alex Hormozi 🔗 #1 Best Selling Book: $100MM Offers (400,000+ copies, 13,000+ 5-stars on Amazon) 🔗 Free Courses at Acquisition.com 🔗 Speaking Inquiries: acquisition.com/speaking Positions: Managing Partner at Acquisition.com (2021 - Present), Founder at Acquisition.com (2020 - 2021), Board Member at A.L.A.N. (2021 - Present), Founder at A.L.A.N. (2019 - 2021), Board Member at Prestige Labs (2021 - Present), Founder at Prestige Labs (2018 - 2021), Board Member at Gym Launch (2021 - Present), Founder at Gym Launch Secrets (2016 - 2021), Founder & CEO at United Fitness (2013 - 2016), Project Manager at Harmonic International (2012 - 2013), Associate at Harmonic International (2011 - 2012), Summer Legal Intern at Arkema (2010 - 2010) Skills: Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Market Research, Social Media, Marketing, Outlook, Public Speaking, Sales, Business Analysis Recent Posts: 2014: My second gym, United Fitness, $600K in revenue. 2025: My PE firm, Acquisition.com, 9-figures portfolio revenue. No clubbing for 10 years.  No fantasy football for 10 years.  No meaningless purchases for 10 years. You better start now because it takes way longer than you think. The biggest risk to your future isn’t your competition. It’s the distractions you insist on keeping in your life. Rather than doing what you know you should be doing but aren’t. If your business isn't making $100,000 a month.  Follow these 2 steps. Grab a kitchen timer. Set it to 4 hours. And advertise until the timer is up. You can do warm outbound, cold outbound, content, or paid ads. Don’t do all of them. Just pick 1 until you get to $100k a month. I would start with warm outbound or content because they’re the cheapest to get started (aka free). When the 4-hour timer is up, and the day is done? Do it again tomorrow. Repeat. People don't leave companies, they leave conversations that never happened. She has 6000 followers. Her average post gets 19 likes.  Takes home $1,000,000 a year. True story. This is a real friend of mine. Her entire client acquisition comes from her 5800 Instagram followers. Her average post gets 19 likes and 1 comment. Her business? She helps registered dietitians bill insurance correctly. Super niche market. She doesn't need 5M followers. She doesn't need to "hack" the algorithm. She understands one simple rule. There is a real person on the other side of those views and treats them that way. Engages with them that way. Some businesses don't need more followers. They need the right followers on their accounts. Key to staying poor is very simple. It's 2 words. Start tomorrow. If you want to show someone respect.  Don’t ask them questions you could have researched. This means you spend your own time, ahead of time, to not waste their time. Not wasting someone's time is one of the highest forms of respect. Champions don’t have something you lack. They lack something you have. An off switch. If you’re gonna bring on a partner, they gotta have T-E-A-M: Time you don’t have  Experience you don’t have  Assets you don’t have  Money you don’t have Pick at least one (or more). Level 1 salesmen focus on getting better at sales. Level 2 salesmen focus on getting better people to sell to. Level 3 salesmen focus on getting better things to sell. Level 4 salesmen don’t sell anything at all and simply make it easy for people to buy. agree? If you get a pang of anxiety every time the same person messages you. Consider distancing them from your life. Counts double if they’re an employee. Counts triple if they’re your boss. 10 principles I live by that might help you grow. 1. Turn 7’s into 9’s People buy $99 and $97 at the same rate. They buy $999 & $997 at the same rate. Etc. So change your 7s to 9s and make more money for the same work. (Same goes for adding .99 to your .00s.). 2. Solve for compounding As soon as you learn how to market and sell, you can become a millionaire, even a decamillionaire. But to become a centimillionaire and beyond, you need something else. You need to have all that work marketing and selling stick. Two ways to do this: Make something people never stop buying.  Build a network of people who never stop selling. 3. 391% Sales Increase with One Change Call leads within 60 sec of them opting in. Harvard Business Review published a study that demonstrated an AVERAGE of 391% increase in sales. That means you can do nothing else besides call your leads faster, and you could unlock a 4x in your business. 4. 50% Conversion Rate Boost Run every script you write. Every webinar. Every email…through a reading level calculator. It’ll tell you a grade. Then, keep correcting it until it’s below 3rd grade. I use Hemingway App. 5. Give away better stuff to better people Most businesses could see *instant* 2-3x increases in lead flow by simply giving away something with real cost for free. 6. WHAT WHO WHEN This is a framework I use to get stuff done way faster with teams. Every idea we go through to solve a problem, if we decide it's a priority (WHAT) I say…”Great…WHO is gonna own it?” Then, I say, “Great…how many hours will that take to do? (not: what day can you get it done by). Then I say, “Great. Then let’s have that done by X hours from now (WHEN) 7. BAMFAM I got this from my friend Sharran Srivatsaa (President of $REAX). It stands for Book-A-Meeting-From-A-Meeting. Every time you are on with a prospect, pull up the calendar and get them to commit to the next meeting time. Dont “circle up offline.” You’re both there. Book it now. 8. My biggest split test winner of all time The largest gains I’ve ever had… happened split testing something I hear almost no one talk about: their tools/integrations. Think scheduler integrations, form integrations, and page builders. The stuff you build your business on. It takes a *little* more work to split-test them…BUT…IT. IS. SO. WORTH. IT. 9. 80/90 Cost Theory Most people think going from 80% to 90% margins is just a 10% improvement (or 12.5% if you’re good at math). But neither are right. It's actually a 100% efficiency gain. To increase margin either raise prices or decrease costs. 10. The 20-Year Master If you have one eye on the destination it means you only have one eye on the path to get there. The entrepreneurs most obsessed with "scaling fast" are usually the ones who scale slowest. Why? If you got value from this. I made a Scaling Roadmap. It shows you the problems to expect going from $0-$100M. It's free. Link in profile, click "visit my website" to get it for free. Your business will always be:  1) Short-staffed because it’s growing.  2) Overstaffed because you’re shrinking.  3) Appropriately staffed because you’ve plateaued. All 3 are problems. This is your life. This is business. If you want a customer to be grateful for a free offer. Break the offer into two parts.  Ask them to choose which free offer they’d prefer. One or the other.  Then give them both. The hard way is the easy way because the easy way never gets you there. Tiered list of people you should take advice from. 1. People who have been at the top of what you want to do and also helped other people like you to get where you want to go. 2. People who have helped many others to go where you want to go. 3. People who have done what you want to do. 4. People who observed others accomplish what you want to do. 5. People you know who haven't done what you want to do. 6. Strangers on the internet. Hot take: You shouldn’t sell advice for things you haven’t accomplished. Level 1 salesmen focus on getting better at sales. Level 2 salesmen focus on getting better people to sell to. Level 3 salesmen focus on getting better things to sell. Level 4 salesmen don’t sell anything at all and simply make it easy for people to buy. I was raised by a single father. Had no siblings until I was 14.  Went to all guys school. Played three varsity sports on all-guy teams.  Graduated and immediately joined a fraternity in college and became president.  I’ve always been comfortable in male-dominated hierarchies.  This is what I’ve learned about gaining status in an all-male system: 1) Offer to do work no one wants to do.   2) Help when it’s beyond your obligation. 3) Take actions that may hurt you but help the group.   4) Measure yourself on how hard you work. Work ethic is the universal currency of respect. 5) Do what you say you will do (faster and better than people expect). 6) Act as if all members of the group are worthy of respect just for being in the group. 7) If you ever mess up, own it, and demonstrably overcompensate to show your repentance. Do not try to shift blame. 8) You can mess around with one another, but be damned if you let someone from the outside do it. 9) Talk shit about things someone did but don’t make conclusions about who they are. If you do, you had better be sure everyone agrees and you’re removing them from the group entirely.  10) never, ever complain. Just a few off the top of my head. What are some of yours? If you want people to respect your time. Stop giving them so much. Nothing is precious until it is scarce. If you’re brand new to business and don’t know how to divide your time. Consider a 4-4-4 split: 4hrs promotion: let people know about your stuff 4hrs delivery: give them what u promised 4hrs building: figuring out what to do next and how to do it. Promote. Deliver. Build. A good partner multiplies your strengths. A bad one multiplies your weaknesses. A good partner hides your weaknesses. A bad one hides your strengths. Your 9-5 isn’t killing your dreams. Wasting your 5-9 is. Friendly reminder: It’s okay to look forward to work on Mondays as much as others look forward to weekends on Fridays. Don’t ever take criticism from someone you wouldn’t ask advice from. I'm hiring for 2 new roles.  If you live and breathe Marketing & Strategy, these are for you.  We are only looking for the best of the best.  Only apply if you're willing to relocate to Las Vegas. #Hiring #OpenRole #NowHiring #JobOpening Talented people do more reps than untalented people. The reps make them talented. The talent doesn’t make them do reps. You’d be amazed at what you can endure when you have no choice. agree? You've heard me say this multiple times. The fastest road to get there is the one that takes the longest. Behind mountains are more mountains. One of my favorite sales close tactics. Most think they’re selling against their competition. But what you’re really selling against is inaction, doubt, and the biggest obstacle: risk. The only people who will threaten you are the ones you are a threat to. Hate never comes from above. Good friends, don't ask for "friends & family" discounts. They support their friends who own a business by buying the product at full price, leaving a review, and talking to their other friends circles about it. If you want to support an entrepreneur... buy their "thing" and tell people about it. agree? If you hire someone.  Then ignore what they say.  Then tell them what to do.  And they do it.  And it fails.  Then you blame them for not hitting goals.  You should be fired, not them. Goes both ways for business owners.Long way of saying... You can’t tell your team exactly what to do and then blame them when it doesn’t work. Let me explain why entrepreneurship is hard. It’s not that it’s “a grind”. Sure that happens. But it’s not why most quit. The real reason is that at different levels you have to make a new sacrifice to get in. And sometimes you decide it’s not worth it. That’s why it’s hard. Bad data leads to hard debates. Good data leads to easy decisions. STOP making this beginner sales mistake. It will cost you the sale and all your hard work. Who is the most focused person on your team? Agree? Sales Breakdown | The Reason Close Lead: "I don't like traveling."  You: "The reason you should do this is because you don't like traveling. I think this is the perfect reason to get out of the house and give yourself perspective about life." Lead: "I need to talk to my spouse before I make this decision."  You: "I think the fact that you need to talk to your spouse about this decision is the reason why you should do it. Because wouldn't you want to have a side hustle that is generating enough cash flow where this is not a major decision anymore for you." Lead: “I don’t have the time.” You: “The reason you should do this is because you don’t have the time. If your current schedule feels overwhelming, that’s a sign something needs to change. This could help you take control of your time and create a life where you’re not constantly pressed for it.” Lead: “I don’t have the money” You: Do you think maybe the reason you don’t have the money is the very reason you need this more than anyone? Lead: “I’m not sure” You: Do you think not being sure in the past is reason you you don’t have what you want already? If you're selling anything in business, you will be confronted with "soft rejections.”  The Reason Close is a way I like to handle them. It works with just about anything they say. Making it one of the most versatile closes. Why The Reason Close Works No idea. I just know that it works. Try it and lmk how it goes ✊🏽 If you're selling an expensive product. Always preface it.  I like prefacing things with "It's very expensive." Right before I say the price. I like doing this because no matter how rich someone is, expensive means expensive. This does two things. 1. The moment you "Well... it's expensive" they brace themselves. IF they imagined a number higher than what you said... it's a sigh of relief for them. 2. OR if your number is higher than what they imagined at least they were braced for it and you did not catch them off guard. Try it and lmk how it helps you close more deals Before I amounted to anything.  My first nine businesses failed. NINE!  1st business, FAILED.  2nd business, FAILED.  3rd business, FAILED.  4th business, FAILED.  5th business, FAILED.  6th business, FAILED.  7th business, FAILED.  8th business, FAILED.  9th business, FAILED. Each time I thought it was going to be different. I kept on failing. I'm painting this picture because anything worth doing is hard. In the meantime, while all nine businesses failed, everyone is telling me "I told you so. That business was never going to work." And to be honest, they are right. They are right... today. But not forever. Just because you failed does not mean you can't try again. If you're failing or have failed at something before. It doesn't matter. I'm telling you and I promise you that it doesn't matter. As long as you can learn and keep doing it without caring about what everyone says... you have a shot in business. You only need to be right once. The chances that you will be right on the first business you start is highly unlikely. It doesn't mean you should listen to others and stop ✊🏽 TikTok ban going through is kind of not the point. There is a bigger lesson for business owners and content creators here. If you're a business that has a single-channel dependence on how you acquire customers and customer data, this is a good reminder to diversify. This is my daily productivity routine. It costs less than a Starbucks coffee. 1. I sleep until I wake up.  2. I put in earplugs.  3. 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SysAdmin with a highly varied skill set. Interested in Open-Source solutions especially configuration management and virtualization whenever appropriate. Experience with many Linux distributions and familiarity with BSD variants. Environments supported include E-commerce, HPC, hosting, and small/medium office infrastructure. Experience managing communications infrastructure including Email, Web, File servers, and Telephony via Asterisk. Specialties: Linux (Debian, RedHat/Centos, Gentoo), FreeBSD, High performance computing/clustering, Email (Postfix, Qmail, Exim), Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl), Firewalls (iptables, pf), Virtualization (Xen, Citrix XenServer, Virtualbox, VMware), Network Monitoring (Zenoss, Zabbix, Cacti), Source Code Management (git, subversion, mercurial), Configuration Management (Cfengine, Puppet) Positions: Doer of Things at Northern.tech (2017 - Present), Doer of Things at Zener (2017 - Present), CFEngine Community Advisory Board Member at CFEngine, Inc. (2015 - Present), Senior Solutions Engineer at CFEngine (2013 - Present), Doer of Things at Mender.io (2015 - Present), Sr. Systems Administrator at ARRIS (2013 - 2013), Sr. Systems Administrator at Motorola Mobility (2011 - 2013), Sr. Systems Administrator at Motorola (2009 - 2011), Mentor Coordinator at League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) (2010 - 2013), Network & Systems Administrator at Absorbent, Ink. (2007 - 2009), Linux Systems Engineer at TeamHPC (2005 - 2007), IT Specialist at Sunflower Broadband (2004 - 2005) Skills: Linux, Red Hat Linux, Gentoo, Git, Subversion, Mercurial, Xen, XenServer, Apache, Bind, Puppet, Cfengine, Zenoss, Zabbix, Cacti, Nagios, iptables, Bash, Python, Perl, Postfix, Qmail, Exim, Debian/Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, FreeBSD, VMware, VirtualBox, Virtualization, Open Source, Asterisk, Ubuntu, System Administration, DNS, RedHat, RHEL, Clustering, SSH, Shell Scripting, SMTP, Nginx, Kickstart, SNMP, Linux server administration, LAMP, NFS, LVM, Unix Shell Scripting, Solaris Recent Posts: February/March is traditionally the time of the year when I do hardware work. Guess why? Yep, to have something cool for embedded world Exhibition&Conference to show you. So mark the Mender by Northern.tech booth 4-541 and check what I'm cooking up. Over time, my workbench saw multiple iterations and became incredibly cluttered. Lately, I felt that it was time for a little larger overhaul and some new additions. What are your essential tools? Or what is your secret weapon? Let me know so I can also learn 🛠️ Stop by and hear me say something. At ZeroEyes, we’ve developed an AI-powered solution that turns your security cameras into an enhanced layer of security with weapon-detection, real time alerts, and more. Give your organization a life saving gun detection solution. If you're the kind of person who has ever thought "It'd be great to work with Patrick full-time" I have exciting news for you: in November I was formally restructured into unemployment and I'm looking for a new role. I'm mostly interested in leadership roles with organizations that have platform/SRE or security engineering functions. But, I've done many things, and if we've worked together before you're well aware that I'm not afraid to roll up my sleeves and write some code if it makes sense. It'd be great to catch up and hear about what y'all are working on 🎉 Can you believe it? It's Friday again, the last Friday of the year and the last CFEngine Feature Friday post in the series. For the 42nd post I shared some tooling (ob-cfengine3) that has been saving me countless hours for the last seven years. I hope you enjoyed the series. Yes, it's #CFEngine Feature Friday once again. For the penultimate (41st of 42) post in the series I wrote about quoting. https://lnkd.in/g-jqkJEb On more Friday to go, what do you think will be #42? 🌐 With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) raising the bar for IoT security and compliance, how can you ensure your smart physical security systems are ready? Our latest article in SecurityInfoWatch.com breaks down key tactics for managing this transition securely and at scale. 🚀 Stay compliant and secure—read now: https://lnkd.in/dceWrUC7 #SmartSecurity #IoTSecurity #DeviceSecurity #CRA Yes, it's Friday the 13th, but do not fear the 40th (of 42) posts in the #CFEngine Feature Friday series is out. This week I took a look at the --simulate option (an extended dry-run of sorts) for cf-agent to see the details of what CFEngine would do. https://lnkd.in/gZVtJMAH Just release version 1.7.0 (Lena) of SCL. The SURF cfengine library for mustache/json service management. In this release SCL lib bug fixes and enhancements. Services updates for apt, munge, ntp, resolv, rootfiles and slurm. See for changelog for full details: We are closing in on the end of the #CFEngine Feature Friday series. The 39th (of 42) posts is out, his time it's about the power of lists and implicit iteration. In case you missed it, #CFEngine Feature Friday #38 (of 42) came out last week. It's about developing Modules for CFEngine Build that take input. It's Friday! For the 37th (of 42) posts in the #CFEngine Feature Friday series I wrote about making decisions based on arbitrary semantic versions using the version_compare() function. https://lnkd.in/dADba4AX Another Friday, another #CFEngine feature to share. For the 36th (of 42) post in the series I wrote about cffmt a policy formatting tool written by Miek Gieben Yes, it's Friday! For the 35th (of 42) in the #CFEngine Feature Friday series I took a look at Groups in Mission Portal. Novi Sad, Serbia, 05.11.2024. This must be posted, must be shared, because you won’t see it in any media in Serbia. When you want to destroy a nation, start by dismantling its education. Place people in power not for their knowledge, but for their obedience. People have died, people are dying, and people will continue to die—and still, it’s not enough. What more has to happen? Only when science and knowledge become free and independent of politics and power can society truly progress. Picture maden by Medijska Kuća 021- Radio i Portal 021.rs It's #CFEngine Feature Friday time again. For the 34th (of 42) post I talked about self organized groups using select_class. https://lnkd.in/gmvwvw43 For CFEngine Feature Friday #33 (of 42) I wrote about a benefits of associative arrays (aka classic arrays) over data containers. https://lnkd.in/gDbxYCv6 You know how I like to brag on cool tech from Lawrence. Just heard about a NEW thing. You can turn your commits into a vinyl record! So cool. http://www.md5records.com/ They’re just getting started but such a great idea! Oh, it's #CFEngine Feature Friday time again. For #32 (of 42) we talk about doing math in policy with eval(). Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. #OpenToWork About me & what I’m looking for: 💼 I’m looking for TPM, Project Manager, Program Manager, Engagement Manager, Project Delivery Manager, scrum master roles. 🌎 I’m open to roles in Texas and Monument. ⭐ I’ve previously worked at Charter, ARRIS and Motorola Mobility. I'm happy to report that this European innovation funding is now confirmed! This is a watershed moment for device-making OEMs: they must now prepare a strategy for secure and robust embedded software updates, exploitable vulnerability patching and full device device lifecycle management. #EUCRA #OTAupdates Another train, another plane... no sleep 'til Yocto! Again heading out to speak about The Yocto Project, A Linux Foundation Project how it works, what it does, and how to be a good citizen and person. #opensource #community #developers CFEngine Feature Friday #30 (of 42) is out. Check out how to generate your own CFEngine Agent logos in varying poses with agent-svg. What's the best way to *efficiently* copy files in Linux? Vratislav Podzimek educates: The call for participants (technical and non) is up! There is a hackathon built into the Douglas County CORE Launchpad 2024 startup weekend event here in Lawrence at KU Innovation Park. Sign up now to pitch ideas and/or contribute to the teams that will be forming around ideas. If you have an idea, there is support ahead of the event from CORE to help you prepare. Designers, software engineers, entrepreneurs, all-comers of all experience levels welcome! Register here https://lnkd.in/g3df3A-i TLDR; Khoj has gotten a little better at giving you date-aware retrieval from your docs! Link to technical doc and instructions to use it in the comments ⬇️ Humans talk about time in fascinating, coded terms. When someone mentions Thanksgiving, you might instantly think of turkey and falling leaves. Or “spring” might bring to mind flowers blooming in March. We’ve been working hard to make Khoj better at grasping these associations between date, season, and holidays. In the past, at Khoj we relied on explicit date filters for finding time-dependent information in your documents. It worked, but let’s face it – typing “dt>=‘2024-07-01’” at the end of your queries isn’t exactly natural or user-friendly. That’s why we created Timely, our new date-aware embeddings model. Timely is pretty clever – it can understand that when you say “spring 2019,” you mean March to May 2019. The best part? It does all this processing during indexing, so you don’t have to worry about it when you’re searching. We’ve put Timely through rigorous testing, and the results are impressive. The new model sees a 15-25% improvement in finding snippets about seasons, months, and holidays. This means Khoj is getting significantly better at understanding how we naturally talk about time. 🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/dY6AxvSy ➡️ The JUXT (juxt.pro) team meets Mark Burgess to explore his journey with Promise Theory 👉 click (... see more) for additional info ⬇️ In this episode, JUXT CTO Malcolm Sparks, Head of Delivery Joe Littlejohn, and XTDB Head of Product Jeremy Taylor discuss Mark's journey with Promise Theory and explore techniques to 'scale simplicity' in creating large, reliable systems. They discuss: - The misconception that all system components can be 100% reliable - The 'congruence' debate around building systems from scratch - The intriguing comparison between digital and analog system resilience 🎧 https://lnkd.in/dY6AxvSy We hope you enjoy this episode and would love to hear your thoughts or any points you were inspired by. Happy listening! #TechPodcast #SiteReliabilityEngineering #CFEngine #PromiseTheory #SystemDesign #DigitalVsAnalog #TechInsights What's the best way to *efficiently* copy files in Linux? Vratislav Podzimek educates: A great overview of the impact that the NSA's Laboratory for Advanced Cybersecurity Research (LACR) has had on the field of #cybersecurity - Including the invention of key Integrity Measurement technology that is at the heart of Invary. ARM now supported for Mender Server. Join the CFEngine team this Thursday during our monthly webinar series, The Agent Is In, where will cover the process of upgrading to CFEngine Enterprise. As always we will conclude with a Q&A session, so come hangout with the team. #CFEngine #DevOps #Automation #Security #Compliance This is what Lawrence Tech Guild is all about. I was mesmerized by the presentations, I had fun meeting interesting folks and chatting with friends, and I have followup emails to send to continue to connect people and opportunities. I also appreciate how strong the presence was from Lawrence itself (The Chamber, the mayor). If you're local, join us at our next (more chill) event on April 23rd after work at Lawrence Beer Company. ICYMI: Check out today's episode of 'The Agent Is In' where Nick Anderson demo'd using CFEngine's select_class to automatically group hosts. #CFEngine #DevOps #Automation #Security #Compliance Increasing the number of Lynis releases again, so another update available: 3.1.1. Link: https://lnkd.in/et4Qt5V Description: auditing tool for Linux / UNIX systems using shell script to check for security issues on your system(s). KVH Industries + https://lnkd.in/dY8c2YDs = unmatched device uptime and robust security for maritime tech. See the future of vessel connectivity! #MaritimeTech #IoT #OTAupdates🌊 https://lnkd.in/dCS6Z9ZF Are you running Rocky Linux yet? 🚀 Warewulf v4.5.0 is finally out! This release adds a lot of stuff (including experimental support for disk provisioning, dnsmasq, and GRUB); but, frankly, what I'm most excited about is all the automated testing that we've added, and the bugfixes that we've made as a result. It's only going to keep getting better from here! Check out the release notes, and give it a try! Then stop by https://warewulf.org/help/ for an invite to our Slack to tell us all about it. In case you missed it, earlier this week I announced a new series on our blog called "Feature Friday," (https://lnkd.in/gpaZ8eCn) a 42-part journey that will span the remainder of this year. Why 42? Clearly, "42 is the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything." Also, I received the #42 CFEngine Agent Coin. Today marks the start of this saga, as we check out the `ifelse()' function. Check out our very first post here (https://lnkd.in/gqS-X3_W). So why should you care about this series? Well, aside from the inherent geeky joy of learning new features (c'mon, who doesn't love a good `ifelse()'?), these weekly posts will provide valuable insights and practical examples that can help streamline your system management tasks. Plus, it's a great way to catch up with functionality in CFEngine you may have overlooked. Mark your calendars for every Friday throughout this year, as we will be publishing a new post each week to take a look at something I thought you might find fun, interesting, or useful. Upgrade your automotive game with NXP's OrangeBox, now featuring Mender's OTA update solutions. Keep your vehicles updated effortlessly, focusing on innovation, not infrastructure. ✨ https://lnkd.in/g94yVHVG #OTAUpdates #Mender #NXP My book with Patrick Debois on risk in IT is based on sound Promise Theory findings. It was probably too early to be appreciated widely, but now that #DORA is finally pending (particularly for financial sector but for others too), it should be of great interest to IT managers and team leaders to check their understanding. It's an easy reading book, but one that challenges you to think through the issues and understand them to avoid making those usual quick "plaster on sore" fixes that go bad all too quickly ... https://lnkd.in/gPqP-Nt4 #dora #riskmanagement #digital Today Lynis 3.1.0 has been released. Never used it before? It's a lightweight tool packed with tests to scan your Linux/Unix systems for #security and #configuration issues. It helps with auditing and system hardening your system or environment. Cost: free License: GPLv3 Contributors: many Website: https://cisofy.com/lynis/ Project URL: https://lnkd.in/et4Qt5V Back on the market I love the complexity of IT. I love reading Mark Burgess, imagining the AI-generated future and thinking in socio-technical systems. But beyond all this it's sometimes too easy to miss the engineers, especially the juniors, who are just starting to grapple with this beautiful mess. Sometimes I myself is that junior - learning a new tool, diving into a new concept. I know firsthand how it feels to be clueless. It's scary and motivating at the same time. That's why I find it so important to continue providing technical training, to teach the basics - the practical everyday knowledge they don't teach you in academia. That's why I participate in engineering and open-source communities - to make this stuff accessible. We need more humans to help machines help more humans. That's why Viktor Farcic, Nana Janashia and many others are such an inspiration to me. That's also why I'm doing this series of posts on all the ways one can spin up an #EKS cluster - to relive that feeling of cluelessness and to find new ways of explaining the basics in an enjoyable, compelling way. For me - that's what it means to be an #awscommunity builder. Moreover - to me that's what #devops is all about - sharing the knowledge so we can all work together better. https://lnkd.in/d3a72JkK #awsbuilders #devops Looking forward to it. My book with Patrick Debois on risk in IT is based on sound Promise Theory findings. It was probably too early to be appreciated widely, but now that #DORA is finally pending (particularly for financial sector but for others too), it should be of great interest to IT managers and team leaders to check their understanding. It's an easy reading book, but one that challenges you to think through the issues and understand them to avoid making those usual quick "plaster on sore" fixes that go bad all too quickly ... https://lnkd.in/gPqP-Nt4 #dora #riskmanagement #digital Our cloud-hosted beta is live! Try it here -> https://khoj.dev At Khoj (YC S23), we've been working on a bunch of new features the last few months. Khoj can now listen, paint, search online, and stay in sync with your knowledge base. Share feedback my way (team@khoj.dev)! Let's make open source, personal AI a reality. ⭐️ Show us some love on GitHub! https://lnkd.in/gaPFwU6G ----- Use Khoj to 🔬 Get help understanding research papers 🧮 Make sense of your tax documents 🐐 Generate meme-y images for your LinkedIn posts 😎 I'm looking forward to this. In addition to being the actual center of the world (really, just ask Google Earth), Lawrence, Kansas, is home to incredible technical talent. When COVID hit, remote workers moved back to this college town; Lawrence was the number one city for growth in tech workers per capita from 2019 to 2020. When I moved back in 2022, a monthly meetup emerged. It's just casual enough to welcome even the most introverted, and just big enough to call itself the Lawrence Tech Guild and to get local startups and the Chamber to pay for beers and apps on occasion. Out of these connections have come friendships, job opportunities, and even a non-profit idea-stage startup. Maybe even a half-day tech conference in April! I realized as much as I've recruited, I've never just posted on my main page. So if you're Rock Chalk adjacent, come hang out with us this Wednesday the 17th at 6pm for our January meetup. Our LinkedIn group is @Lawrence Tech Guild and I can get you in the Slack as well if you send me a DM.

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With a background in biomedical sciences, medical anthropology, and public health, I am passionate about using science to advance human health and foster inclusive innovation. Currently, I work closely with New York-based startup founders and scientists to build academic-industry partnerships, driving high-tech innovation and commercialization at the City University of New York (CUNY). Through rigorous research and development, these technologies aim to solve real-world problems while improving both human and environmental health and supporting workforce development in New York State. CUNY, as one of the largest public university systems in the U.S., spans 25 colleges with a diverse range of expertise and resources for research and development (R&D). As part of the CUNY-ASRC’s CAT program, I help facilitate connections between tech startups, small businesses, and CUNY’s vast network of resources, including technical expertise, high-end instrumentation, research labs, and student interns. If you're a startup founder, scientist, or entrepreneur seeking R&D support and looking to tap into CUNY’s vast resources, feel free to connect! :) Positions: Program Manager at ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) (2024 - Present), Program Coordinator at ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) (2022 - 2024), Strategic Advancement Associate at Harlem United (2021 - 2022), Medical Assistant at Wellsure Medical Practice P.C. (2019 - 2022), Research Assistant at Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY (2018 - 2022), Fellow at America Needs You (2018 - 2020), Programs Intern at Asian American Writers' Workshop (AAWW) (2020 - 2020), Youth Leader at Asian Americans for Equality (2014 - 2018), Field Interviewer at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (2018 - 2018) Skills: Grant Writing, Scientific Research, Interpersonal Communication, Account Management, Business Development, Program Management, IT Project & Program Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing, Direct Patient Care, Medical Assisting, Medical Terminology, Project Management, Project Coordination, Research and Development (R&D), Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Research, Cryosectioning, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, MALDI-TOF Recent Posts: Join us on Sunday March 2nd at Rockefeller University, where our small but mighty team of WCM med and grad students have been balancing our lives and planning this accessible integrated health tech and biotech conference Future of Care ❗️ As a biomed engineer via training, med student involved in innovation/entrepreneurship, and a chronic planner of nyc community building events, I’ve been passionate about bringing people from all parts of my lives in nyc, tech, and medicine together in one space and this conference is the space for just that. Through this whole process I’ve been calling on my CCNY BME and CUNY friends and colleagues, who are now cornerstones in the very same spaces to connect with the innovation worlds here at Weill Cornell and the Tri-I/greater Cornell communities. Our future of care team Dustine Reich Darby Marx Andrew K. Soumya N Sharma Michael Marcel Yilun Ma Subhanik Purkayastha Nuran Golbasi have been putting our heads together and combining our specific interests, experiences, and connections to bring new life to Future of Care and we have no doubt that our 2025 Conference will be monumental. RSVP ✅ @ futureofcare.nyc and follow FoC socials as we release more info on speakers and sessions leading up to March 2nd 🗓️. 🗣️ Our first announcement of speakers are our Keynotes for the day Dr. Innocent C. of Ciba Health (suggested by Loren A. Busby, CFA) and Dr. Elizabeth Wood of JURA Bio, Inc. (suggested by Joshua Rollins ). These are the first two in a lineup of speakers I’m excited to hear from and learn more about on March 2nd! #bme #biomedicalengineering #biotech #medtech #medicalschool #medstudent #healthtechconference #nyc Weill Cornell Medicine Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University CCNY BME ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) Reflecting on my 3rd NYS Innovation Summit, held this year in Syracuse, NY! Thinking back to my very first day on the job, taking the plunge and flying to Buffalo for my first summit, I'm amazed by just how much innovation thrives across New York State (for several decades!) and continues to grow to support scientific breakthroughs and novel technologies that solve real problems. I am continuing to learn and expressing endless thanks to everyone who's been part of this journey so far as I learn what I want to do with my career in this space to advance human health. <3 to the incredible team I work with and the superstars I’ve met along the way! #NYSInnovationSummit2024 #NYSIS24 ⚡ Only 9 days away! ⚡ Don't miss out on the CAT's 3rd Annual Symposium! Highlighting our Startup Lightning Talk - get ready to learn from our startup founders and scientists about their technologies and network with fellow innovators! RSVP Here: https://lu.ma/fjr8q98v Hear from: 🎤 Marissa Beatty of Turnover Labs 🎤 Kevin Xiaoxiong Gu of Astrabeam 🎤 Adel Kakroodi of Werewool 🎤 Rayees R. of Harmonic Discovery 🎤 Anthony Clark of Helaina 🎤 Eric Bellefroid of Brekland With Yuki X. Chen, MPH Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY The City University of New York Empire State Development NYSTAR, Division of Science, Technology & Innovation #innovation #entrepreneurship 🌟 Registration is now open! RSVP Here: https://lu.ma/fjr8q98v The 3rd annual CAT symposium will showcase CUNY-wide Academic-Industry Research and Workforce Development Partnerships that further Innovation and Entrepreneurship in NY. The event will feature exciting NYC-based startup companies representing diverse applications such as ⚡ Sensing, 🏗 Sustainable Materials, 🌲 Climate Tech, 🔋 Energy Storage, and 💊 Drug-Discovery sharing first-hand experiences navigating the challenges of funding, partnerships, and lab-to-scale of their technologies. ​Come join us and find out what’s happening in the West Harlem Innovation Triangle as we discuss the present and future of frontier technology development to advance human and planetary health. 🖊 Register Here: https://lu.ma/fjr8q98v Speakers: Ben Verschueren, Rein Ulijn, Michael Foley, Tavis Ezell, Coppelia Marincovic, Bahareh Haji-saeed, PhD, Rayees R., Kevin Xiaoxiong Gu, Eric Bellefroid, Marissa Beatty, Yuki X. Chen, MPH, Tasnim Jackson, Scott Metzner. Deerfield Management Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY The City University of New York Janus Property Company Empire State Development, NYSTAR, Division of Science, Technology & Innovation Syensqo BAE Systems Harmonic Discovery Brekland Turnover Labs A new pipeline of STEM jobs is coming to NYC – our CAT program is building it at The City University of New York. This week, with our partners from GlobalFoundries (GF), we led student and faculty workshops promoting summer ’24 internship opportunities while hearing directly from the real-life GF Facility Managers and Technicians who are in these full-time roles at headquarters in Malta, NY. For the first time, they’re also getting to meet and hear from CUNY students. Thanks to joint efforts from our colleagues at Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY), LaGuardia Community College, and City Tech, CUNY, over 100 CUNY students of all STEM backgrounds attended the workshops – many of which expressed interest in applying while all learned of the massive expansion of semiconductor industry jobs planned in NYS thanks to efforts of United States Senate Chuck Schumer and New York State Executive Chamber Gov. Kathy Hochul. This is just the beginning. The CAT continues to expand its borders from the cutting-edge science research facilities at the Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY, and The Graduate Center, City University of New York. High-paying jobs exist in many STEM industries here in NYS - our goal is to continue building the necessary industry partnerships as well as close the gap in experiential learning and awareness that opens the door to these jobs for CUNY students. Reach out to our CAT team for more info! Tavis Ezell Rein Ulijn Yuki X. Chen, MPH Tasnim Jackson #semiconductor #workforcedevelopment #cuny #innovation #internship #STEM If you know of any CUNY STEM (community college & 4-year degree level) students interested in exploring the hard tech and semiconductor field, please share with them! Our team here at the CUNY-ASRC, QCC, City Tech, and CCNY have been working hard to establish industry partnerships to provide more internship opportunities for CUNY students. Come learn about GlobalFoundries and the semiconductor field, aka "chips" that power every hardware tech from our iPhones to automobiles. 💪 Tavis Ezell, Marie-Francesca Berrouët, German Kolmakov, Stephen O'Brien, Tasnim Jackson, Samantha Roberts, Vitaliy Dorogan, PhD, Shawn Kilpatrick ☕ It's happening! We are thrilled to announce the CAT's Monthly Innovators Social! Calling all scientific innovators! ​Interested in the scientific startup world? Are you a scientist, student, aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, or just curious about the ecosystem? ​ For February, we're cohosting with the City Innovations Collaborative (CInC). Join us for a coffee networking social and learn about upcoming spring programming! ​ ⭐ This month's social features Dr. Jiye (Gia) Son, PhD! ​Dr. Son is the founder and CEO of Keratin Nails, a biotechnology startup reimagining petrochemical-derived ingredients used in consumer goods products with alternative biocompatible and sustainable solutions. She is an alumna of the PhD Program in Chemistry at The Graduate Center where she investigated self-assembly of peptide nanomaterials for targeted drug delivery under the joint-supervision of Prof. Maria Contel at Brooklyn College and Prof. Rein Ulijn at Advanced Science Research Center. Prior to starting Keratin Nails full-time in July this year, she was the former Associate Director of the Nanoscience Initiative at ASRC. ​Come hear about her journey from a researcher at the ASRC to launching her startup venture! Register here: https://lu.ma/yyzgku0m Questions? Feel free to contact the CAT team! Tavis Ezell, Yuki X. Chen, MPH, Tasnim Jackson, Rein Ulijn Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY The City College of New York The City University of New York #innovation #networkingevent Communitas America and the CAT were pleased to host Ben Verschueren (NYSTAR) and Monica Malowney, M.P.H. (NYCEDC) for a joint visit to Heyground Harlem and the Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY, both supported by New York City and State assets. We were glad to share the impactful stories and ventures that Communitas America is incubating along with a close partnership with the CAT at the ASRC to highlight not only community support, but access to high-end resources when building anywhere from a hard-tech science startup to a mobile farm for under-resourced communities. The day in West Harlem was packed with an expansive tour of the research core facilities to showcase scientific capabilities that capture the multidisciplinary research excellence in the ASRC. We hope this only gives a taste of the possibilities for R&D and further emphasizes that we are one of many networks of resources ready and on standby to support tech innovation in the city and state. Thank you to our core facility directors for being a part of this network! The evening concluded with a full house for Cohort 11 Pitch Night by Communitas America. Congrats to all the entrepreneurs in cohort 11, it is always incredible to witness the energies and breadth of these impact ventures. Thank you for having us! We hope to see you at the next one, and as always, reach out to Communitas America and the CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT) to tap into one of many resources here in West Harlem! Sunmoon Jang Rein Ulijn Tavis Ezell Jiye (Gia) Son, PhD Yuki X. Chen, MPH Erum Naqvi Edward Greenwood Tasnim Jackson Samantha Roberts Kendra Krueger Ricardo Toledo-Crow Ye He Catherine Leckie Viktoriia Rutckaia Tai-De Li New York City Economic Development Corporation The Graduate Center, City University of New York #WestHarlem #Innovation #Entrepreneurship And that’s a wrap! Congrats to our fall 2023 CUNY PhD students on completing their final product pitches! For many of our STEM students coming from all over CUNY, this was their first opportunity to take a Business Course and study their PhD research projects from a totally different perspective - that of an Entrepreneur looking for real-world applications for technology. From studying the Lean Business Model Canvas to taking steps "outside the lab" to talk to people in industry, the students gained valuable insight into tech transfer that they can bring back to inspire and influence their research as they continue their PhDs. Thanks to VentureWell, the CAT is excited to present the students with a total of **$15,000** to further jumpstart their innovations and R&D. Thanks also to all those guests who participated in class panels sharing perspectives from Legal Intellectual Property and Patenting to how to pivot a technology focus as an early Biotech startup. We look forward to the next chapter of this course in the Fall 2024! Reach out to us with any questions.   Teaching team: Scott Newbert, Rein Ulijn, Tavis Ezell, Yuki X. Chen, MPH, Tasnim Jackson Special guest shoutouts: Jiye (Gia) Son, PhD, Maëva Coste, Shejla Pollozi, MPhil, PhD, Chris Bobko, Sankarsan Biswas, Ph.D., Cira Cardaci, Ariella Trotsenko, Benjamin Cox, Maria Halbinger, Romi Kher, Ilse Nava-Medina, Chris Meyer, Peter Mikesell, Ulas Neftci, Shivani Sharma, Sloane Tilley, Jacob Trevino, Richard Hailin Huang, Ph.D., and Joey Verdi, PhD! Our scientist-entrepreneurs: Katherine Menendez, Orugbani S Eli, Jessica Das, Julinda Mujo, Priyasha Deshpande, Kenny Barriales, Yilam Ng Cen, Anastassiya Kim. The Graduate Center, City University of New York Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY The City University of New York Brooklyn College Hunter College City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College, The City College of New York ___________________________________________________________________   For those who missed our previous posts, the CAT and Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, Drs. Scott Newbert and Rein Ulijn, taught a Graduate Center accredited course this Fall, Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Tech Transfer for STEM students. This course was first piloted in Fall 2021 and restarted in Fall 2023. It aims to introduce STEM graduate students to key concepts in the entrepreneurship and technology transfer processes that are relevant to scientific innovation, knowledge of transferable skills and practical tools relevant to opportunity identification, intellectual property, prototyping, licensing, business model generation, and raising capital that will prepare them to enter the scientific startup world. GlobalFoundries was thrilled to host faculty, staff and students from The City University of New York, to create a new pipeline of talent for the semiconductor industry in New York. After a tour of one of the most advanced fabs in the industry at GF Fab 8, students from QCC asked amazing questions, and heard from our panel of early career and experienced technicians about what it's like to work in this industry. Creating momentum for NY! CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT), Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY), The City College of New York, City Tech, CUNY, and NYSTAR, Division of Science, Technology & Innovation With Tavis Ezell, Mark Hauber, Rein Ulijn, Samantha Roberts, German Kolmakov, Stephen O'Brien, Marie-Francesca Berrouët, Yuki X. Chen, MPH, Shawn Kilpatrick, Tasnim Jackson, Vitaliy Dorogan, PhD, Ben Verschueren The CAT will host an industry networking social at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center in unison with CUNY's Postdoctoral Association annual retreat. Come network with us, and get the opportunity to interact with post-docs! Drinks provided! *RSVP* via LinkedIn! 🥂 Yesterday's Summer Networking at the new Taystee Lab Building reenergizes and reminds us of the exciting new developments and growing biotech + life sciences ecosystem up here in West Harlem. The CUNY ASRC and our CAT program are thrilled to be a part of this community and act as another resource to help early-stage companies grow and succeed in NYS. As usual, it is great to see familiar faces as well as meet new members of this ecosystem. We're excited to see this lab building develop out (+ peep the ASRC from the roof/terrace area of the Taystee building!) Thank you to Builds Bio+, Janus Property Company , Columbia University, SOSV IndieBio, Life Science Cares New York, City Innovations Collaborative, and so many more for co-hosting this with us. Hope to see you at the next one! #innovation #lifesciences #biotech #CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY Yuki X. Chen, MPH Tavis Ezell Jiye (Gia) Son, PhD James Scholtz Tasnim Jackson Celebrating the power that CUNY students can bring to jobs in STEM with a visit from Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY). A special Thank you to Marie-Francesca Berrouët, #CSTEP and the scientists at Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY for your commitment to student learning and making this visit a success. Here at #CUNY and with our CAT program, we are committed to supporting our students who come from diverse backgrounds and together, we can help connect our students to access STEM career opportunities ranging from Advanced Manufacturing to Life Sciences. Ensuring the success of these industries requires a workforce that reflects all of America. Thank you again to Drs. Eta Isiorho, Samantha Roberts, Sheng Zhang, Viktoriia Rutckaia, and Kendra Krueger of the ASRC for hosting and overviewing core facilities. Tavis Ezell and Yuki X. Chen, MPH for coordinating. The Graduate Center, City University of New York The City University of New York #success #science #workforcedevelopment #semiconductor #CUNY #research #students #careeropportunities It was a pleasure to hear from Tamara Carleton, Ph.D. and William R. Cockayne, Ph.D., talking about their new book, Building Moonshots, which is a valuable framework for creating meaningful impact that disrupts the status quo and changes the world; it is what inspires me and motivates me to pursue in my career. 2 things that I learned that I wanted to share from this talk and from the book: wander and devour science fiction. Wandering: be open to new ideas and be curious to read and see what others are doing and what "crazy" ideas might be out there that could actually be super crucial and interesting. There's a healthy balance between getting the things that need to be done now and thinking strategically long term + impacts beyond what you are currently doing. Devour science fiction: there is a power to colorful imaginations of what a future or alternative future of what science and technology can hold. And sometimes we think that we are not readers, but it turns out we might be reading the wrong things. (at least I thought I wasn't a reader being super bored of the novels during grade school until discovering that I really liked reading sci-fi). Always looking for recommendations if you have any! Thanks to IndieBio for providing their beautiful headquarters space! CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT) x SOSV event. Mark your calendars! The CAT is pleased to co-host with SOSV to welcome Tamara Carleton, Ph.D. and William R. Cockayne, Ph.D. on their book tour on how to build moonshot startups! This event aims to delve into the book's content, offering an engaging conversation on discovering solutions to the world's most significant challenges and a framework on how to think bigger. This event is open to all of our community here at CUNY, SOSV, and the larger NYC innovation network! Date: June 14th, 2023 12:30-1:30PM Where: SOSV IndieBio Headquarters, 7 Penn. Plaza, Fl. 9, New York, NY 10001 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZejsnvG The City University of New York #innovation #community #startups #stem #booktour #CUNY #company It was exciting to hear all the wonderful pitches from biotech founders at Nucleate New York's Activator Final Pitch Showcase last Friday at the Apella by Alexandria overlooking NYC's East River! NYC's biotech and life sciences community is doing great things and accelerating exceptional scientific research! Special shoutout to Shivani Sharma, PhD student at CUNY ASRC, who recently joined Nucleate's leadership team and is representing CUNY! Yuki X. Chen, MPH Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY Nucleate #science #founders #lifesciences #biotech #research #innovation #nyc #startup #appliedresearch James Scholtz, who has successfully mentored high school and college students over the years, is teaching CUNY students, postdocs, and faculty the best practices for mentoring tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. RSVP and join us in the CUNY ASRC seminar room! http://ow.ly/10wb50OnXE0 #Mentor #Training #STEM Join us for Pitch Day on May 11, 2023 from 1-6:30pm at Florence Gould Theater in New York City! This annual event features pitches and presentations from 23 ventures from both the ABCT: Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut and WCBA: Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (The Catalyst) programs. This year's event will also feature a panel of distinguished alums who will share their work changing care within biosciences. Early bird tickets available until April 30th! Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3LaExCx #pitchday #startup #entrepreneur #bioscience Exciting news! A *NEW* Innovation Matching Grants Program! This new $6M program will provide matching grants for New York companies applying for SBIR and STTR funding. This additional matching investment from New York State will help entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into successful businesses and will strengthen New York’s position as a global leader in tech and R&D. Thank you to Gov. Hocul, The State of New York's Empire State Development and NYSTAR, and Heidi Knoblauch for your efforts to launch this and for sharing this with the CUNY-ASRC CAT community! #SBIR #STTR #innovation #investment #funding #NYS #grants #Matchingfunds I would like to thank. CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT) for granting us the opportunity to showcase our sensors at their tech exhibit. It was an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and engage in conversations about hardware innovations. Additionally, I would like to give a special shoutout to Yuki X. Chen, MPH for hosting this event, and a special thank you to the team for their dedication and efforts. #technology #event #hardwareengineering #sensortechnology Going to be an awesome event! :) It'll be a cool opportunity to learn about applied research and tech innovation + entrepreneurship at CUNY! If you're a startup + scientist entrepreneur, there are resources at CUNY (i.e. the CAT program!) available to help move along the commercialization pathway. This Wednesday! Come hear from and meet startups within the NYC and CUNY hard tech + biotech innovation ecosystem! Full program is available on our website. Event Program: https://lnkd.in/eyvpZ7Qj Register here: https://lnkd.in/epBhiRKR Yuki X. Chen, MPH Alex Kosyakov Natasha Shtraizent, PhD Prakrit Jena Sloane Tilley Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY #innovation #tech #startups #hardware #batterytechnology #biotech #sensors #hardtech #entrepreneurship #therapeutics #event #CUNY #science #research [Tags: STEM Education, Events Coordinating, Community outreach] LinkedIn Friends! ✨ Sharing a job opportunity! My wonderful colleague Kendra Krueger here at the Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY is HIRING a part-time STEM Field Trip & Events Coordinator! Kendra is looking for someone who is strong with logistics/events and also has a STEM background. If you are passionate about science and community outreach and working with young students (especially to encourage underrepresented folks in STEM), this would be the job! Full job description here: https://lnkd.in/eZCqahks Let me know if you are interested or applying, happy to speak with you and put in a good word if you're a great fit! #hiring #science #job #students #jobopportunity #STEM #communityoutreach #stemeducation We are extremely thrilled to be joined by Maria Gotsch from Partnership for New York City in a fireside chat with Rein Ulijn! Maria Gotsch is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership Fund for New York City, the $180 million investment arm of the Partnership for New York City, New York’s leading business organization. The Fund has built a network of top venture capital and corporate experts to identify and support the city’s most promising entrepreneurs to create jobs, spur new business and expand opportunities for New Yorkers. With the CAT April Event less than 2 weeks away, register now to hear Maria talk about the current landscape and future of technology innovation in NYC! https://lnkd.in/epBhiRKR Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY The City University of New York #innovation #event #future #technology #venturecapital #jobs #research #investment #entrepreneurs #network #biotechnology #frontier #deeptech #business #science #opportunities #foodtech E-Sentience is so lucky to get to partner with CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT) in their world-leading Nanofab facility. Thank you Rein Ulijn, Tavis Ezell, Yuki X. Chen, MPH, and Samantha Roberts for this amazing opportunity to collaborate in state-of-the-art nanosensing technology! Reminder: Call for student abstracts! ($200 prize) Students and postdocs doing biology-related and inspired research encouraged to submit an abstract to the annual BIG Science & Tech symposium. (It doesn't have to be a poster!) Submit: https://bit.ly/BIGabstract Hello LinkedIn community! We are the CUNY-ASRC Center for Advanced Technology (Sensor CAT) program! We do a lot of different things here at CUNY, notably, we provide matching funding for academic-industry collaborations on applied research projects focused on high technology innovation. We are a connector and facilitator for applied research at CUNY. We aim to support startup companies and entrepreneurs, academic researchers/PIs, and CUNY students to move further along the commercialization pathway and by building up our community within the larger NY/NYC tech innovation ecosystem. Connect with us and be a part of our community! And stay tuned for updates + really really cool upcoming events!! ✨ Visit our website for detailed info on programming: https://lnkd.in/eG6hXuh9 Rein Ulijn Jiye (Gia) Son Tavis Ezell Yuki X. Chen, MPH Tasnim Jackson #innovation #community #startup #technology #research #funding #cuny #commercialization #hardtech #sensor #linkedin #founders Hello hello! This is about two months overdue, but as 2022 comes to a close, I am reflecting deeply on all that I have learned throughout this past year from finishing grad school to those I have met and connected with. Will try to keep it short! I am mostly thinking about my journey through The City University of New York and how I am here today because of my CUNY education and my incredible mentors, like Dr. Ye He at the Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY and professors at The City College of New York that has worked with me for the last five years fill my toolbox of skills on how to tackle and analyze the world we live in. Now, I am starting a new role, as ASRC Sensor CAT’s program coordinator where I get to continue to engage with my alma mater, and help catalyze high-technology academic-industry projects to improve human and planetary health while expanding workforce development opportunities for CUNY students. I get to work with awesome people like Tavis Ezell and Dr. Jiye (Gia) Son on a daily basis, engage with and learn about cool tech companies and startup founders like James Scholtz, and see amazing programs across CUNY like the New York City Innovation Hot Spot that my fellow Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York alum Ariella Trotsenko is helping to lead! Exciting things are happening at CUNY and I am deeply honored and motivated to be a part of it and to give back! As always, I am always open to connecting if you want to learn more or to just share with me what you are up to! #innovation #CUNY The ASRC’s Nanoscience Initiative has an exciting opportunity for a STEM Workforce Development Coordinator to lead professional development and workforce training programs for two prominent programs: SensorCAT and NanoBioNYC. http://ow.ly/vvGf50LEU3V #STEM #STEMJobs #Nanoscience Update: we didn’t win the kayak :( Really excited to be at the New York State Innovation Summit with Jiye (Gia) Son and Tavis Ezell repping CUNY! Entering the FuzeHub folding Kayak giveaway :) #NYSIS2022 Incoming: obligatory LinkedIn grad news. ~Two weeks ago, I graduated with my Masters of Public Health from the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy and received the Dean's Merit Award for Excellence! We've heard and are constantly reminded of how much our lives have shifted over the last few years with COVID, the threats of gun violence, systemic racism, reproductive justice, and other countless problems that concern our livelihood and our communities. And while these are continuous issues that bring disappointment and frustration, I still remain extremely excited about our future where I know many, myself included, are eager to carve a new pathway to solve the world's problems. I am incredibly grateful and privileged to be surrounded by my friends, family, mentors, educators, and change-makers who continue to inspire and ground me in everything that I do. Thank you. Congrats to the class of 2022, here's to another pandemic degree! Really excited to share one of Kelly Veerasammy and I's first co-authorship and publication in a scientific journal! It has been a really exciting process and experience working under the guidance of our supportive mentor, Dr. Ye He, at the Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY, whom we couldn't have done this without. I am beyond thrilled to be apart of this community and excited for more future opportunities! #research

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