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In this episode, Darby Rollins, founder of Gen AI University, sits down with Mike Gioia, co-founder of Pickaxe AI, to discuss how consultants can develop strategic partnerships with AI companies.

00:00 Introduction to AI Consulting Partnerships

01:12 Meet Mike Gioia: Co-Founder of Pickaxe

02:30 Darby Rollins: From Jasper's First User to AI University Founder

03:44 The Power of Strategic Partnerships

08:03 Creating Value Through AI Tools and Templates

11:23 The Impact of Hosting AI Events

15:50 Building Long-Term Relationships and Community

19:29 Leveraging Affiliate Programs and Referrals

25:23 Final Thoughts and Q&A

32:35 Leveraging AI Tools for Client Value

33:48 Reactivation Campaigns: Reviving Dead Leads

34:52 Effective Follow-Up Strategies

35:50 Creating Engaging Content for AI Partnerships

36:51 Success Stories and Practical Tips

38:50 Choosing the Right Content Format

47:16 Building Long-Term Strategic Partnerships

48:58 Innovative AI Companies to Watch

50:31 Maximizing AI Tools for Business Growth

56:03 Q&A and Final Thoughts

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- Gamma:

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- MarketSauce:

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- Pickaxe:

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Creating an AI App Prototype with Lovable, Perplexity, and Claude

In this video, Darby demonstrates how to develop an AI app prototype using Lovable.

The app idea is generated through a game and further researched using Perplexity and Claude for prompt structuring. We also cover Google's Notebook LM for deeper learning.

The process highlights the potential of combining various AI tools to bring innovative ideas to life quickly and efficiently.

00:00 Introduction to Building an AI App MVP

00:49 Getting Started with Lovable

01:08 Generating an App Idea with SideHustle

02:06 Researching the App Concept with Perplexity

04:06 Identifying Core Features for the App

11:22 Using Claude for Initial Mockup

15:02 Building the App in Lovable

17:28 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

Tools & Resources:

✅ Perplexity (https://perplexity.com) – AI-powered deep research assistant for validating app ideas.

✅ Claude (Anthropic) (https://claude.ai) – AI chatbot for structuring prompts and wireframing app functionality.

✅ Lovable (https://lovable.dev) – No-code/low-code AI tool for rapidly building and prototyping an MVP.

✅ NotebookLM (Google) (https://notebooklm.google.com) – AI-powered tool for organizing research into structured insights.

✅ SideHustle (Brainstorming) (https://playsidehustle.com) - online game for brainstorming business ideas

✅ Supabase (Mentioned) (https://supabase.com) – Backend-as-a-service for adding functionality to the MVP, an open source Firebase alternative.

- Gamma:

Create presentations, docs, and sites—fast, no design skills needed.

Use code AISUMMIT at GenAIUniversity.com/gamma for a free month of Gamma Pro.

- Howdy:

Hire top 1% tech talent from Latin America—great for AI projects.

Get $500 off your first hire at Howdy.com/scale.

- MarketSauce:

Discover the simple that makes it easy to deeply understand your audience and speak their language with clarity and confidence.

Get started at MarketSauce.ai

- Pickaxe:

Create and launch AI a web app of your tools to sell access and monetize expertise.

Use code SCALESUMMIT at pickaxeproject.com for 60% off your first three months.

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- Buyer’s Brief Book

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- SideHustle

The party game for entrepreneurs. Take a break from AI and spark new ideas.

Subscribe to play for free at

Discover how to transform interviews into complete book drafts using Claude 3.7 in 2025! This step-by-step tutorial shows exactly how to:

- Extract a book idea from interview transcripts

- Create a structured 12-chapter outline

- Draft complete chapters with hooks, stories, and actionable advice

- Generate a professional introduction and conclusion

I demonstrate this using Austin Distel's "Subscription Secrets" as a case study, showing how Claude organizes information BETTER than the original book draft from 2021!

🔥 NO $200 ChatGPT Pro subscription required

⏱️ Complete the initial draft in under one hour

📚 Perfect for non-fiction business books

✅ FREE RESOURCE: Get our AI Author Library Card inside our community, join at genaiuniversity.com/join

Channel Sponsors & Resources

- Gamma:

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Use code AISUMMIT at GenAIUniversity.com/gamma for a free month of Gamma Pro.

- Howdy:

Hire top 1% tech talent from Latin America—great for AI projects.

Get $500 off your first hire at Howdy.com/scale.

- MarketSauce:

Discover the simple that makes it easy to deeply understand your audience and speak their language with clarity and confidence.

Get started at MarketSauce.ai

- Pickaxe:

Create and launch AI a web app of your tools to sell access and monetize expertise.

Use code SCALESUMMIT at pickaxeproject.com for 60% off your first three months.

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- Create Content with AI: Volume 1 (Jasper Boss Mode Edition)

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- Gen AI University Newsletter

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- SideHustle

The party game for entrepreneurs. Take a break from AI and spark new ideas.

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Keep Calm & AI On!

Justin Runes (atlasagent.ai) is the CEO of Atlas Agent, dedicated to transforming document workflows through AI.

By eliminating inefficiencies and enhancing collaboration, Justin strives to empower teams to work smarter and achieve seamless results.

In this episode, we talk shop about how builders and entrepreneurs can leverage AI, and why “human-in-the-loop” matters more than ever.

Plus, the future of tech, automation, and what it all means for your life and business.

From real estate to AI-driven tools to the ethical lines we need to watch - give it a watch, drop your biggest takeaway in the comments, and—most importantly—stay curious.

And yes… keep calm and AI on.

Where to Find Justin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinrunes/

Website: Atlas Agents - https://atlasagent.ai/

Substack: https://substack.com/@justinrunes

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:58 Meet Justin Runez: Background and Journey

03:31 AI in Real Estate: Opportunities and Challenges

07:35 Ethical Considerations in AI Development

14:55 The Future of AI and Human Interaction

16:23 AI Agents and Automation

22:26 The Role of AI in Personal and Professional Life

48:27 Concluding Thoughts and Future Meetups

Sponsors & Resources

- Gamma:

Create presentations, docs, and sites—fast, no design skills needed.

Use code AISUMMIT at GenAIUniversity.com/gamma for a free month of Gamma Pro.

- Howdy:

Hire top 1% tech talent from Latin America—great for AI projects.

Get $500 off your first hire at Howdy.com/scale.

- MarketSauce:

Discover the simple that makes it easy to deeply understand your audience and speak their language with clarity and confidence.

Get started at MarketSauce.ai

- Pickaxe:

Create and launch AI a web app of your tools to sell access and monetize expertise.

Use code SCALESUMMIT at pickaxeproject.com for 60% off your first three months.

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More from Gen AI University

- Buyer’s Brief Book

Discover what drives your best customers' buying decision in seconds.

Buy it at GenAIUniversity.com/bbbook and Amazon.

- Create Content with AI: Volume 1 (Jasper Boss Mode Edition)

Premium AI prompts, recipes, and a 2-hour micro-course.

Amazon: (https://amzn.to/3QhiKuM)

- Gen AI University Newsletter

Get insider deals, new AI tips, and event invites.

Subscribe at GenAIUniversity.com

- SideHustle: The Party Game for Entrepreneurs

The party game for entrepreneurs. Take a break from AI and spark new ideas.

Subscribe to play for free at playsidehustle.com

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Keep Calm & AI On!

Using ChatGPT for Deep Research: Finding Strategic Partners in Minutes

Join Darby Rollins from GenAIUniversity.com as he showcases the impressive new deep research feature from OpenAI.

In this episode, Darby demonstrates how to start using this tool, specifically for researching potential business partners and strategic advisors in the Austin area.

He illustrates the process by focusing on his board game project 'SideHustle' and identifies 100 founders and business leaders in the local entrepreneurship scene.

The video includes step-by-step instructions, examples, and tips on leveraging ChatGPT's capabilities for efficient market research, saving time, and enhancing outreach efforts.

Discover how AI can simplify complex tasks and open the door for more effective business connections.

Tune in for an insightful walkthrough and learn how to integrate AI-driven research into your workflow.

00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode

00:02 Overview of OpenAI's Deep Research Feature

00:50 Getting Started with Deep Research

02:08 Example Project: Researching Potential Partners

04:28 Executing the Deep Research Prompt

07:17 Analyzing the Research Process

09:38 Applications and Benefits of Deep Research

16:03 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

In this episode, Darby Rollins, founder of GenAIUniversity.com, dives into the AI tools he uses daily to research, refine, and present ideas.

Darby introduces key AI tools like Gamma and Perplexity that streamline the journey from idea to action, particularly for educational and entrepreneurial applications.

He also discusses the core values of Gen AI University and the mission to turn dreams into reality using these burgeoning technologies.

Learn how to leverage AI for bold creativity, empathetic integrity, adaptive autonomy, innovative problem-solving, and a growth-oriented mindset.

Join Darby to discover how these tools can save time and enhance effectiveness in your business endeavors.

This video is proudly sponsored by Gamma: A new medium for presenting ideas. Powered by AI. Create beautiful presentations, documents, and websites with Gamma. No design or coding skills required. Visit https://gamma.app and use code AISUMMIT and get (1) month FREE of Gamma Pro.

Hello and welcome to the Gen AI University Podcast with your host, Darby Rollins.

In this podcast, I’ll be sharing insights curated from my journey and the incredible network at Gen AI University. Expect exclusive interviews, deep dives into the latest tools and frameworks, and new opportunities in the ever-evolving world of generative AI—where innovation meets integration for life and business.

We’re living in a time where the pace of change is accelerating like never before. It feels like this plane of AI and innovation is taking off faster than we can imagine. From my early days as the first user of Jasper to launching Gen AI University, it’s been a journey fueled by community, sharing what works, and collectively rising to meet challenges and opportunities.

This podcast is my way of sharing experiences, connecting with extraordinary individuals, and exploring their ideas to help turn dreams into reality. Whether it’s big ideas or focused steps, we’re here to help you achieve greater impact—faster and more effectively.

If you’ve experimented with generative AI, run a business, or pursued entrepreneurial ventures, you already know the potential is massive. But navigating this space requires focus. There are endless tools to explore, but the question is: How do you take your vision and make it real?

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to:

✅ Subscribe to this podcast.

✅ Follow us on YouTube.

✅ Join our community to share your insights, challenges, and wins.

Let’s work together to take those big ideas and turn them into tangible results—something real that makes a lasting impact.

That’s our mission at Gen AI University, and that’s the purpose of this podcast.

So, as we stand at the forefront of AI innovation and human integration, I invite you to join us on this journey.

And as always, keep calm and AI on.

I’ll see you in the next episode!