The Bigger Idea
AI is changing who gets to build.
AI is democratizing product creation in a way nothing has before. Three years ago, building something like this required a team, a budget, and years of specialized experience. Today it requires curiosity, passion, and a willingness to try.
Individuals have always had ideas. Now they have the tools to match. You can write and publish a book. Develop software. Start a business. The barriers that once required years to clear can now be cleared in a weekend.
Companies are slower to adapt — often for legitimate reasons. Regulatory requirements, established processes, organizational complexity. That's the professional world I work in every day. I understand why institutions move carefully. But individuals don't have those constraints.
A word of honesty: AI is not perfect. There are real pitfalls — and AI can lead you into them faster than you'd expect if you're not careful. It's no substitute for human judgment, relationships, or hard-won expertise. But as a tool? It is a genuine force multiplier. And that changes everything.
