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The Ultimate AI Toolkit...Curated by a16z’s Consumer Team 🚀 The Consumer Team at a16z has been diving deep into the world of AI. Here’s their handpicked list—designed to help you work smarter, create faster, and even have some fun along the way: General Assistance 1) Perplexity: AI-powered search engine 2) Anthropic: General chatbot, great for projects 3) ChatGPT: Advanced Voice Mode lets you talk to AI Get work done 1) Granola - Al notetaker that listens to your meetings 2) Wispr Flow - Al voice dictation speech into text 3) Gamma- make decks, docs, and websites 4) Adobe - summarize and chat with PDFs 5) Lindy - build Al agents to automate your workflows Build an audience 1) Delphi - AI, text, voice, and video 2) HeyGen - AI Avatars to scale content production 3) Argil (YC S24) - Al avatars for social media videos 4) Overlap (YC S24) - long-form videos into shorts 5) Persona- Al agent builder for creators 6) Captions - Al avatars and video editing Build a product 1) 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐫 - Al code editor that knows your codebase 2) Replit - Al agents to make apps from natural language 3) 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭- use any Al model in one place 4) Codeium - Al-powered autocomplete for your code Get creative 1) ElevenLabs - realistic Al voices 2) Suno- create songs / music from text prompts 3) Midjourney- Al image generation 4) KLING AI - Al video generation 5) krea.ai - Al creative canvas to make images 6) Photoroom - Al image editor, great for product photos Learn or grow 1) Rosebud - Interactive journal 2) Good Inside - Parenting co-pilot 3) Ada Health - Assessments of medical symptoms 4) Particle - AI news app Have fun 1) Remix AI - social app for sharing Al images 2) 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞 - make Al images in Meta apps 3) Grok - chatbot from xAl 4) 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨 - toys for kids to talk to, powered by Al voices Whether you’re building, scaling, exploring or just having a good time, these tools are here to supercharge your journey. #startups #ai #entrepreneurship

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I an recommending this course “How to Use Generative AI: Building an AI-First Mindset” to my entire team! #generativeaitools #artificialintelligenceforbusiness

💡 Build Your Business Foundation! Success starts with the right mindset and skills. Launch Lab Durham combines: 👍 Strategic entrepreneurial thinking development 👍 Hands-on business workshops led by experts 👍 Real-world application 👍 Financial Stipends Limited to 6 dedicated founders. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eRNbFETZ #durhamcounty #knoxsttsudios #NCIdea #Entrepreneur Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/eRNbFETZ 6 spots | February 2025 | Durham

Improving Budget Planning through Machine Learning & Scenario Planning Ending classical retroactive methods! We started experimenting with concepts to use Machine Learning for budgets of large organizations to better forecast expenses and ROI as proactive budget planning. Our theory is that by deploying algorithms with game theory patterns, an organization can use scenario planning to examine different outcomes (P&L and mission predictions) based on different scenarios. The organization can play with ‘what if’ scenarios to find the optimal cost allocation & project portfolio given a set of constraints. Have you been involved in similar projects? #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #KnoxStStudios #Leadership NC State Poole College of Management NC State Electrical & Computer Engineering NC State Alumni Association North Carolina State University Harvard Business School Wharton Executive Education Stanford University Duke University Jessica Mitsch Homes Christiaan Heijmen Farad Ali Walinda Phiri Alleman Anjanette Miller Ramon P. Llamas, MPH (LION) Glenda Clare, Ph.D. Scot Wingo Kenyetta Hall, MBA, CSM, CSPO Ryan Villaroman

LinkedIn is your landing page... But most people miss these steps. No matter who you are... → It helps you attract clients. → It enhances your networking. → It boosts your visibility. But first, you need an optimized profile: 1) Profile Picture Make sure to crack a smile Incorporate your brand colors Use 1080x1080 pixel dimensions Zoom in to take up 80% of space 2) Headline Use simple language Keep it short and punchy Clearly convey what you do Use Headline GPT for ideas 3) About Section Leverage storytelling techniques Provide contact details as a CTA Aim for about 2000 characters Structure for easy readability Include quantifiable results 4) Banner List social proof Highlight your offering Be direct, avoid questions Make a strong first impression Use 1584x396 pixel dimensions Leave 1/4 left space for profile picture 5) Featured Section Direct LinkedIn traffic to your website/newsletter Use 1920x1080 pixel dimensions for featured content 6) Custom Link Select "Pen" icon on your profile Choose your CTA and provide URL Add a CTA underneath your headline 7) Experience Remove irrelevant experience Add external links to direct LinkedIn traffic to Keep roles that complement your current focus 8) Skills List top two most relevant skills at the top Aim for endorsements on these key skills Use all 50 available skill slots for visibility LinkedIn unlocks hidden business potential. But it takes effort and strategy to get it right. Found this helpful? Follow Charlie and reshare.

🚀 Calling All Aspiring Entrepreneurs! 🚀 Do you have a business idea or an early-stage venture you’re ready to take to the next level? Are you looking for the tools, mindset, and strategies to set yourself up for long-term success? 📣 Introducing Launch Lab: The Accelerator Program That Prepares You for Success Here’s the truth: 💡 20% of businesses fail in the first year. 💡 60% don’t make it past year three. Why? Lack of planning and the right mindset. At the Launch Lab, we’re redefining what it means to succeed as an entrepreneur. This is not your typical accelerator. Our program is built on a foundation of intense mindset training and hands-on workshops to help you prepare, pivot, and thrive. 🧠 Mindset Focused: Learn how to think like a successful entrepreneur and develop the resilience needed to navigate challenges. 📊 Practical Workshops: Dive into actionable sessions on customer persona building, prototyping with AI, lean canvas development, marketing strategies, and creating a pitch that wows. 🌟 Limited to Only 6 Participants: You’ll receive personalized mentorship in an intimate, high-impact environment. Selected founders will have access to financial support to accelerate their growth. At Knox St. Studios, we believe that the more you prepare, the higher your chances of success. This is your opportunity to build a solid foundation for your business and join a community of like-minded innovators. 📝 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eRNbFETZ ⏳ Deadline: December 15, 2024 📍 Location: Hybrid- Durham, NC Don't let your dreams become another statistic. Take the leap. Let’s launch your business—together. #Entrepreneurship #MindsetMatters #StartupSuccess #LaunchLabAccelerator #KnoxStStudios #NCIDEA #BusinessGrowth Anjanette Miller Mel Wright Jonathan Collins Chisa Pennix-Brown LadyBizness Forward Cities La-Tasha Best-Gaddy Katrece Boyd LaTrisha Rushing NC IDEA Jessie Hathcock Ramon P. Llamas, MPH (LION) Beth Powell Yerxa Fadi Jawdat Hindi Ruka O. American Underground Adria Dunbar, PhD Adrienne Simmons Nisla Love

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Business idea validation & fundamentals deliver your value proposition when prototyping with AI   Otherwise you risk failing with product-market-fit. This was the theme of the workshop I delivered on Nov 21, organized by Knox St. Studios. We had a full house of aspiring founders and were pleasantly surprised  to have experts who joined the workshop to add their valuable insights and experience. Neesha Mirchandani 🎙️ Jonathan Rollman Skipper Chong Warson George Harter The content for the workshop was based on hard-earned startup experience from boots on the ground. I shared lessons learned, best practices, and how to avoid wasting money and time. We covered numerous topics including reasoning from first principles to validate business ideas, developing prototype core components, and developing low- and high-fidelity prototypes using AI tools. Many thanks to Lee Gray, MBA for her amazing effort with organizing the workshop. And many thanks to the experts who contributed their experience to enrich the discussion and make it more relevant. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #KnoxStStudios #Leadership #Startups NC State Poole College of Management NC State Electrical & Computer Engineering NC State Alumni Association North Carolina State University Harvard Business School Wharton Executive Education Stanford University Duke University Raleigh Founded American Underground NC IDEA The Durham Exchange at ReCity Research Triangle Park Durham County Public Library Josh Haymond Jessica Mitsch Homes Ben Heller JP Maloney Dima Hindi Khatib Jeffrey Phillips Christiaan Heijmen Farad Ali Walinda Phiri Alleman Anjanette Miller  Ramon P. Llamas, MPH (LION) Glenda Clare, Ph.D. Scot Wingo Chip Kennedy Ryan Villaroman Emily N. Ciera Williams Talib Graves-Manns