I sent out my first five emails. They were to my former boss and co-workers. I'm working now on other people on my list.

I chose this path because this seems like the quickest way to get started in this industry. It also has the potential to get me my quickest win. When I was working for Intuit this past tax season, what was the most fun for me was counseling people on tax issues and helping them find solutions. I can lean into my natural “emotional intelligence” skills and empathy to help business owners relax and open up about what their pain points are in their business. Then I can help suggest the best AI solutions for their challenges. I’m excited to get started!

My name is Tanisia. I’m in Alameda, CA, so “SF Bay Area” tech country. (It’s an island just next to Oakland, and 25 miles from San Francisco.) (If you’ve watched “Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home,” we’re where the “Nuclear Vessels” used to be.) I was an Executive Assistant in the Financial Services industry until last March 2025, when the owner retired and sold his clients to a bigger firm. I’ve done temping and tax preparation since then, but I’m in a serious crunch situation now. My whys? 1. I never wanted to work as an Administrative Assistant in the first place. 2. I have one, possibly two months before my unemployment payments fully run out and finances get dire. 3. I refuse to just rely on job hunting and not do everything else possible (and legal) to help myself. I’m still putting out resumes and looking for jobs, but the market is horrific. I’ve had about 7-10 interviews so far, but no takers. While I still have the means to use what resources I have available, and somewhat of a runway, and all the daily time I have, I’m aiming to capitalize on this technological inflection point in order to save myself and transform my career. I’ve been entrepreneurial before, but I admit I was too comfortable and too scared to actually “sell” to people. I no longer have that luxury. Summary: my “Why” is I see the opportunity to build a lucrative business, I have the time and motivation, and I’ll be damned if I just rely solely on job hunting to save myself!

Hi everyone My name is Taima Hamadneh, and I’m from Palestine. I’m a Software developer. Recently, I’ve started learning how to use AI to build real opportunities. My goal in this program is to land my first client in the AI or automation space and start building a real skill set that I can rely on for my future career. Why am I doing this? Honestly, I’m looking for a skill that can change my future, and I believe AI is one of the strongest opportunities right now to make that happen. I’m excited to learn from everyone here and take this journey step by step

Hey everyone ofc Im new here, so thrilled to be part of this community and I am looking forward to changing the world together. I am from the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago and I am here to become the best at this and support everyone else along the way.