AI for Solopreneurs: The AI Hat Podcast

Stop Burning Money on AI Tools That Don't Generate Revenue

Oct 21, 2025
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Eva Dong
Eva Dong, Lead of AI Value Realization at Google Cloud, brings her extensive experience from McKinsey and Visa to discuss how solopreneurs can turn their AI expenses into profit. She stresses the importance of focusing on high-ROI AI use cases and avoiding blindly purchasing subscriptions. Eva highlights common pitfalls, like overlooking effective usage and aiming for perfect accuracy, and shares a four-step framework for success. Her insights empower solopreneurs to leverage agility against enterprise bureaucracy and utilize AI as a digital teammate for growth.
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INSIGHT

AI As A Revenue Multiplier

  • Solopreneurs must treat AI as a revenue multiplier, not a fancy calculator.
  • Value for solopreneurs must appear quickly because every dollar counts.
ADVICE

Prioritize Quantifiable ROI

  • Start with quantifiable ROI as your top criterion when picking AI use cases.
  • For solopreneurs, demand day-one value or stop wasting money on tools that don't deliver.
ADVICE

Start Small With $20 Tools

  • Start with low‑cost subscriptions (around $20) and scale only when needed.
  • Use free or cheap tiers first to validate value before upgrading.
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