Masters of AI Day: Accelerate Your Team's Work with AI

TLDR Join Masters of AI Day on February 29th to explore practical ways to accelerate and amplify your team's work with AI, featuring stories of career pivots, facing challenges, and seeking feedback for personal and professional growth.

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00:00 Join Masters of AI Day on February 29th to explore practical ways to accelerate and amplify your team's work with AI.
05:18 Aparna Chennapragada made a radical career pivot from product to marketing, facing imposter syndrome and a steep learning curve, which will be further explored in the show.
09:29 Facing the sudden loss of her father as a child, Alexa von Tobel developed a fearless attitude towards life, leading her to pursue a career in finance and later to create a platform for accessible financial advice.
13:30 Alexa von Tobel trusted her instincts and ignored advice from a friend, recognizing the unique timing and opportunity to start her financial planning platform during a period of financial upheaval.
17:19 Alexa von Tobel faced harsh criticism at a TechCrunch conference for her financial planning platform LearnVest, but defended her idea passionately, highlighting the importance of financial management in a country where many live paycheck to paycheck.
21:37 Receiving and processing feedback, especially when it's tough, is crucial for personal and professional growth, as exemplified by Jack Conti's experience with advice from an early investor in Patreon.
25:53 Adopting a beginner's mindset involves being comfortable with skeptics, getting down to work, and being open to different perspectives, as illustrated by Alexa Von Tobel's experience with launching LearnVest.
29:56 Alexa Von Tobel decided to merge LearnVest with Northwestern Mutual due to their shared mission of providing transparent financial advice, influenced by her personal connection to the company through her father's life insurance policy.
34:04 Trusting mentors and seeking feedback from trusted individuals can lead to unexpected partnerships and opportunities, ultimately contributing to success and growth.
38:53 Maintaining a beginner's mindset and seeking input from the team led to the development of a transformative marketing vision.
Categories: Business

Masters of AI Day: Accelerate Your Team's Work with AI

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