May '25 • General discussion
[5/2025] Weekly Coaching Call Recording
Key Takeaways
- Google I/O announcements: Upgrades to existing models, new video/image generators, Firebase Studio improvements
- ADK (AI Development Kit) emerging as a powerful tool for agent-based AI development
- Diverse projects showcased: grant writing automation, AI-powered billing systems, YouTube content creation assistants
- Strong interest in cloud platforms (esp. Azure) for AI infrastructure and deployment
Topics
Google I/O Updates
- Multiple competing products announced (Firebase Studio, Gemini-based coding projects)
- Upgrades to existing models, new video and image generators
- Firebase Studio now connects to Firebase (previously a limitation)
- New "Med-Gemini" model for medical applications, can be run locally for privacy
Brandon's Project Update
- Working on client project using Supabase
- Challenges with row-level security and role-based permissions
- Significant time savings using new tools (Lovable, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Cursor)
- Planning video on efficient workflow for rapid development
Paul's Projects
- Launched alpha testing for FastAPI backend app
- Side project: AI-powered video analysis for neighborhood watch
Marc's AI Learning Journey
- Exploring MCP (Mission Control Protocol) integration in Python
- Interested in vector databases for personal knowledge management
- Transitioning fantasy football app from Crew AI to Google ADK
Alex's YouTube Channel Launch
- First video published on notebook LM tutorial (in Spanish)
- Using OBS for recording and CapCut for editing
- Seeking advice on content creation frequency and strategy
Juan's ETL Pipeline
- Successfully launched ETL data pipeline through Apache Airflow
- Hosted on AWS Managed Workflow for Apache Airflow (MWAA)
- Challenges with connecting applications in different VPCs
Maksym's Business Updates
- Received purchase order for voice agents project with Nissan
- WhatsApp bot now at 3,400 users, switching to per-dealership pricing
- Expanding to full Latin America market
- Developing YouTube tutorial on document processing app
Jake's AI Project
- Working on a complex chatbot simulating multiple personalities
- Challenges with consistent emotion portrayal in voice generation
- Exploring various AI models (Claude Sonnet, GPT-4 Mini, GPT-4.1) for different aspects
Asako's AI Dashboard Project
- Building dashboard for AI startup research
- Plans to automate content generation (articles, slides, social media)
- Exploring browser-based agents for image capture and processing
Aaron's Grant Writing Agent Project
- Developing AI-powered grant writing tool for client
- Challenges with document upload and processing in ADK
- Discussing pricing strategies and IP considerations for AI projects
Nate's Medical Billing AI
- Exploring AI integration for medical billing and coding system
- Interest in automated reminders for incomplete documentation
Neel's Career Transition
- Seeking advice on learning path for AI/ML Ops and agent-based AI
- Discussion on value of LangChain vs ADK for job market skills
Bert's ADK Learning Journey
- Intensive study of ADK through Brandon's masterclass
- Successfully debugging official ADK examples
- Pivoting career from data engineering to ADK development
Next Steps
- Brandon to create more ADK tutorials, focusing on document processing and advanced use cases
- Participants to continue sharing progress and challenges in their respective AI projects
- Exploration of cloud platforms (especially Azure) for AI deployment and infrastructure
- Ongoing discussion and support for career transitions into AI development roles
Action Items
- Review Alex's first YouTube video, provide feedback via Loom video - WATCH (5 secs)
- Implement Tiptap text editor for highlighting and commenting functionality in dashboard project - WATCH (5 secs)
- Test PDF handling in ADK, report back to Aaron on experience and any issues encountered - WATCH (5 secs)
- Implement Brandon's suggestion for handling PDF artifacts in ADK Web using MIME type and callbacks - WATCH (5 secs)
- Create N8N workflow w/ cron job to check Google Sheet for empty billing codes, send daily email alerts - WATCH (5 secs)
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[5/2025] Weekly Coaching Call Recording
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