• Demystifying the Tech World: You Do Not Have to Be A Technical Founder To Start a Tech Company, with Award-Winning AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly

  • May 2 2024
  • Length: 28 mins
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Demystifying the Tech World: You Do Not Have to Be A Technical Founder To Start a Tech Company, with Award-Winning AI Entrepreneur Susan Sly

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  • In this episode of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, Susan Sly pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a founder in the tech industry, challenging the notion that deep coding skills are a prerequisite for creating successful tech products. From her journey as an Award-Winning AI entrepreneur and her education at MIT, Susan shares four practical strategies for taking a Minimum Marketable Product (MMP) to market. She discusses the importance of validating market demand early and highlights how a hybrid in-house and external development model balances cost-effectiveness and control. Susan emphasizes the value of outsourcing to development shops while cautioning against potential pitfalls such as project delays and loss of control. Throughout the episode, Susan draws on her experiences in AI, stressing the need for entrepreneurs to understand the technical landscape and environment essential for AI solutions to thrive. She recounts her own journey in computer vision and generative AI, underlining how curiosity, continuous learning, and a grasp of ethical concerns are crucial for success. Susan offers guidance for navigating this complex field, advocating for self-education through courses, and surrounding oneself with a supportive team of experts. Whether scribbling down business ideas on your lunch break or gearing up for your next big venture, this episode will fuel your entrepreneurial fire and equip you with the knowledge to step boldly into the tech scene. About Susan: Susan Sly is the maven behind Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. An award-winning AI entrepreneur and MIT Sloan alumna, Susan has carved out a niche at the forefront of the AI revolution, earning accolades as a top AI innovator in 2023 and a key figure in real-time AI advancements for 2024. With a storied career that blends rigorous academic insight with astute market strategies, Susan has emerged as a formidable founder, a discerning angel investor, sought after speaker, and a venerated voice in the business world. Her insights have graced platforms from CNN to CNBC and been quoted in leading publications like Forbes and MarketWatch. At the helm of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast, Susan delivers unvarnished wisdom and strategies, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence. Dive deep into the essence of success with Susan Sly, and redefine your entrepreneurial journey. Connect With Susan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly/ X: @susanslylive Facebook: @susanslylive Instagram: @susansly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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