What do military aviation and AI workflows have in common? According to Chase Hannegan. founder of Chase AI, TikTok viral sensation and today’s guest on Future Craft, it’s all about precision, systems thinking, and being willing to suck at something new.
Chase went from Marine Corps Osprey pilot to TikTok-famous agent builder. He’s now helping thousands of creators and founders move from prompt experiments to real agent-powered execution—no coding required.
In this episode, we get into:
- Why n8n is Chase’s go-to platform for building practical, scalable agents
- The difference between AI workflows and true agents (and why most people get stuck)
- How to avoid YouTube tutorial hell and actually learn to build with intelligence
- A live walkthrough of Chase’s personal assistant agent (and how you can steal it)
- What’s not ready for prime time (yet), and how to build trust into your stack
Whether you're a marketer, founder, or just AI-curious, Chase breaks down agent building in plain language—and shows that it's not about replacing people, but unlocking their time.
🛠 Tools & Mentions:
- n8n (low-code workflow builder)
- Tavily, Eleven Labs, Supabase, Lovable
- Chase’s free GPT builder & assistant templates
- The email agent that drafts your replies before you even open them
🎯 Try This:
Start with a “minimum viable agent”—something small that solves one annoying problem in your workflow. Then build from there.
🧠 Learn More from Chase:
Follow Chasei on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram
Explore templates and workflows at Chase AI School
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Disclaimer
00:24 Meet Your Hosts: Ken and Erin
00:55 Ken's AI Workflow Journey
02:08 Erin's AI Innovations
02:56 Introducing Today's Guest: Chase Hannegan
03:59 Chase Hannegan's Background and AI Journey
05:06 From Military Aviation to AI Building
09:35 Understanding AI Agents vs. Workflows
13:16 Chase's Three-Phase System for AI Projects
18:26 Common Mistakes and Creative AI Solutions
24:27 Scam Stories and Gladiator Round Introduction
24:55 Building a Personal Assistant AI
25:48 Demonstrating AI Tools and Integration
29:09 Voice Interaction and Security Features
32:34 Encouragement for Beginners
34:55 Favorite Time-Saving Automations
43:26 Rapid Fire Questions and Insights
45:33 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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About our Guest:
Chase Hannegan
Chase Hannegan is the driving force behind Chase AI, a hands‑on AI learning platform that helps entrepreneurs, creators, and non‑technical professionals harness AI tools—from building agents to automating workflows—through actionable guidance and ready‑to‑use prompt templates. Based in Chicago, he’s currently pursuing a dual MBA/MS in Computer Science at the University of Chicago, bringing a rare fusion of business acumen and technical fluency
As an educator, Chase publishes weekly insights on AI applications, app‑building strategies, and prompt engineering, backed by an engaged community on Instagram and TikTok under “AI Guides”.
His flagship Chase AI course delivers a 3‑step, non‑technical framework for building AI‑powered applications, with testimonials highlighting its accessibility and real‑world utility. He has also developed practical tools—like email automation, analytics dashboards, and conversational agents—that serve startups and SMEs with measurable impact across sectors.
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Music: Far Away - MK2
