How to Thrive in a Post-AI Economy with Amy Sangster

May 6, 2025

Amy Sangster, CEO of Member Up and former YouTube finance strategist, discusses thriving in a post-AI world. She emphasizes that real human connection is crucial as AI becomes more prevalent. Amy shares her insights on launching profitable communities and outlines a framework to do so in just 30 days. The conversation highlights the power of authentic storytelling in community building and the need for entrepreneurs to adapt swiftly, focusing on meaningful engagement over mere transactions.

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INSIGHT

AI Accelerates Need for Human Connection

The rapid rise of AI like ChatGPT is reshaping how entrepreneurs work and interact.
Human connection will become increasingly scarce and valuable as automation expands.

ANECDOTE

Amy's Start with YouTube Community

Amy started by sharing personal finance stories on YouTube, attracting millions of views.
She learned true value was in building community, bringing people together beyond content.

ADVICE

Find Your Business Sweet Spot

Start your business by combining your skills with market demand and personal interest.
You don't need to love your idea initially, focus on what aligns with your goals and market needs.

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In a world racing toward AI, real human connection is your superpower. 🔥 I chat with Amy Sangster, CEO of Member Up, about building profitable communities, launching memberships, and future-proofing your brand. Ready to grow with impact and heart? Visit JasmineStar.com/memberup to get started.

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[01:22] Why every entrepreneur must adapt to a post-AI world—now.

[03:23] The biggest shift Amy sees coming—and how she’s preparing for it.

[12:45] What AI can’t replace: the power of YOU and your community.

[20:18] Amy’s framework for launching a profitable community in 30 days.

[35:12] Why connection beats conversion when building long-term business success.

[47:10] Acting like a $100M community leader (even before the revenue shows up).

[48:32] Get Amy’s 200 business ideas + training at memberup.com/200 and /training.

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Amy started her career working at a bank in Australia, while also creating YouTube content sharing her life and teaching simple personal finance strategies. Her videos reached over 100 million views, empowering more than 80,000 students to take control of their finances. Today, she is the CEO and Co-Founder of MemberUp.com, a community software platform that helps creators build and monetize thriving communities around topics they love.

Instagram: @amysangster53
Free Business Ideas: memberup.com/200
Free Community Training: memberup.com/training

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