In this episode, Ashley Gross, the founder and CEO of the Prompt Community, discusses the transformative impact of generative AI and the need for AI education and cross-collaboration.

Ashley also shares insights about the Prompt Community, which offers AI tutorials and connects members with AI founders. She talks about the first cohort of her course on building a business with AI and the benefits of community collaboration.

AI Tools:

• Crimson Hexagon
• Butterfly AI
• Intercom
• Fireflies AI

Takeaways

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2. AI education and cross-collaboration are essential for driving AI literacy and creating a diverse and inclusive space for learning.
3. The Prompt Community offers AI tutorials and connects members with AI founders, providing a fun and inclusive learning environment.
4. Building a business with AI requires addressing challenges such as poor business plans, lack of skills and knowledge, and product-market fit.
5. AI tools like Crimson Hexagon, Butterfly AI, and Intercom can help businesses overcome these challenges and improve their operations.
6. Understanding data privacy policies is crucial when using AI, and companies should prioritize transparency and user control over data.
7. While AI may experience a boom and subsequent fatigue, the technology will continue to advance and decentralize data. Start with a problem and use AI as a tool to solve it.
8. Favorite AI tools mentioned: Jasper and Read AI.
9. Focus on finding AI tools that align with your needs and solve real problems.
10. Support Ashley Gross in her goal to make it on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Prompt Community
• 02:54 Highlighting AI Founders in the Prompt Community
• 04:39 Building a Business with AI: First Cohort and Cross-Pollination
• 07:48 The Importance of Community Building and Verticals Seeing Changes
• 08:47 Challenges of Building a Business with AI and Recommended Tools
• 12:13 Understanding the Risks of Using AI and Data Privacy
• 19:52 The Future of AI: Predictions and Decentralizing Data
• 23:38 The Journey of AI: From Hype to Practicality
• 25:24 Ashley's First Experience with AI
• 27:46 Using AI in Personal and Professional Life
• 29:51 The Time-Saving Benefits of AI Tools
• 32:21 Getting Started with AI: Start with a Problem
• 34:52 Using AI to Improve Networking Skills
• 38:42 Supporting Up-and-Coming Women in AI
• 43:00 Asking for Help and Support