AI for Good Summit at Stanford University

How I moved away from hourly rates to create pricing that reflects the true value of my work and attracts ideal clients.

The image features a futuristic humanoid figure with a smooth, white surface, wearing a helmet with an orange visor that emits a soft glow.

'Building products people don't even know they need, until they can't live without them'. Silicon Valley continues to be a remarkable source of inspiration, filled with visionary builders actively shaping the future we live in.

Thrilled to have attended the 𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 at Stanford University. The two-day summit featured compelling live demos, insightful panel discussions, thought-provoking fireside chats, and an exciting AI startup pitch competition. Engaging directly with founders and innovators across various industries deepened my perspective on AI's transformative potential.

Here are my top three takeaways:
1. 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀
Exceptional products resonate deeply because they fulfill real, often unarticulated, user needs. Understand your users thoroughly, and your product will sell itself without force.

2. 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵
In a landscape where competitors can swiftly replicate features, standing out requires more than advanced technology—it demands thoughtful user experience, strategic distribution, and purposeful branding.

3. 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱𝗹𝘆
Rapid growth without sustainability can dilute your impact. Purpose-driven companies scale with intention, balancing ambition with long-term vision.

Moreover, I made numerous new connections and met some truly inspiring individuals who are driving impactful change in their fields. Each conversation and interaction at the summit left me deeply inspired and more committed to harnessing AI responsibly and effectively.