Leaders of AI E1: The Origin Story – David Shapiro and Julia McCoy's Personal Journey to AI
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Oct 29, 2024 Co-hosts Julia McCoy and David Shapiro share their personal journeys into the transformative world of AI. They emphasize the importance of embracing innovation and adapting to new technologies. The discussion highlights how skepticism can evolve into recognition of AI's potential in business. Along the way, they reveal their motivation to support leaders and foster community engagement amid the AI revolution. Additionally, a serendipitous collaboration leading to their new book exemplifies the unexpected paths that AI knowledge sharing can take.
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David's AI Journey
- David Shapiro began his tech career in 2007, working with cloud infrastructure and automation.
- His early AI experiments with GPT-2 highlighted the complexity of AI safety.
Julia's Entrepreneurial Journey
- Julia McCoy started as a freelance writer in 2011, later building and selling a content creation agency.
- Initially skeptical of AI, she adapted after discovering effective AI content tools.
Focus on Value and Unique Perspectives
- Create valuable content and share unique perspectives.
- Avoid clickbait and regurgitating news headlines for personal gain.