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Awards and recognition

34 people reported awards and recognition after doing AI Mastery. Here is what they wrote.
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Karim Gallimore

Thanks to this program, my third AI Mastery, I stopped collecting tools and started building a method

Karim Gallimore · Founder · East Gwillimbury
…I wrote down the principles I'd been using by instinct and turned them into a specification I could hand to someone else. And I was named The AI Artist for the third consecutive time, three programs, three awards, in the niche I finally have the confidence to call mine. And now, my life is organized around AI filmmaking as a craft, not a hobby. A school principal in Oakland reached out about a film for her…
Munaf Shaikh

I built and launched my first software product in 55 days with no coding background

Munaf Shaikh · Entrepreneur · Perth, Australia
…A completed memory you actually want to keep. By February 13th 2026, Circle was live. Real product. Real users. 55 days from first idea to deployed product. And then the awards came through. Runner-up in The Vibe Coding Builder. Runner-up in The AI Entrepreneur. I genuinely did not expect either. The reality is that what would have cost me 50 thousand to 100 thousand dollars in developer fees, I…
Coach JuanMa (Juan Manuel) Gonzalez Galindo

The AI Mastery Program empowered me to turn challenges into opportunities, and our efforts have borne fruit

Coach JuanMa (Juan Manuel) Gonzalez Galindo · Associate Certified Coach · Montreal, Canada
…From my teachers, I especially want to thank Vykintas Glodenis, Mr. Grateful, and Vishen Lakhiani for their dedication and innovation. I am also honored to have been awarded "Best Use of AI in Technology (No-Code Apps)" and to have been a runner-up in two additional categories. Thank you AI Mastery Program!! Much love to everyone!! Vamos!! Coach JuanMa Gonzalez
Karim Gallimore

Instead of a layoff, I was offered a brand new AI Architect role created for me

Karim Gallimore · Architect · East Gwillimbury, Canada
…I started building in public. The results surprised even me. Mindvalley recognized my work and awarded me the AI Artist Award. And then invited me back for 2025, where I won it again. I am a two-time AI Artist Award winner. That wasn't on my bingo card. But the bigger transformation was happening in parallel. My public AI journey on LinkedIn caught the…
JUAN GUILLERMO ECHEVERRI

AI multiplied my professional capacity and amplified my 30 years of expertise

JUAN GUILLERMO ECHEVERRI · Business Consultant · Miami, United States
…That was AI amplifying my expertise, not replacing it. What I didn't expect was the confidence. Mastering these tools gave me a competitive edge that I now openly market. I was recently named one of the Top 15 Coaches in Miami for 2026. I'm not saying AI did that - but I am saying that AI made the version of me that earned it. If you are a senior professional, an…
Husein

People began to recognize me as an Advanced AI Professional. I’ve taken on consulting roles, helped companies integrate AI into their strategies, and been invited to speak at events

Husein · Photographer · Jakarta, Indonesia
…Before even finishing the program, people began to recognize me as an Advanced AI Professional. I've taken on consulting roles, helped companies integrate AI into their strategies, and been invited to speak at events. AI hasn't just enhanced my workflow; it has expanded my vision and opened doors to exciting new opportunities. The program also introduced…
Sherin A. Kassamali

Emergency physician with no coding background built six AI products serving 1,100+ delegates

Sherin A. Kassamali
…- Both institutions put their appreciation in writing. MUHAS (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences) presented me with an innovation award for the app. They had been trying to get something like it for years without success, and I delivered it in a fraction of that time; the official…
Frank

I built a 0.01% AI Advisor, created two original songs, and rebuilt my momentum during the hardest year of my life

Frank · Founder · Cerritos, United States
…That gesture reflected the heart of this community. This program is not just about technology. It is about people. Today at graduation, I was honored to receive the Ultimate AI Master Award. That recognition represents more than skill. It represents resilience. It represents choosing creation over collapse. My biggest takeaway…
Dr. Angela McIntyre

I was able to present it to the American Medical Association and I was able to take it to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to present it to the Veterinary Senate Caucus. This presentation ignited them to get more funding to help recruit veterinary students into the field

Dr. Angela McIntyre · Public Health Veterinarian · Atlanta, United States
…From there I created a movie Trailor, T-shirts, and Canvas bags to help promote the idea that we exist and the importance of our roles in keeping the American People safe from diseases. This year, I was able to present it to the American Medical Association and I was able to take it to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to present it to the Veterinary Senate Caucus. This presentation ignited them to get more funding to help recruit veterinary students into the field, etc. Thank you Mindvalley for all…
Hector V Garcia

Our workflow has improved dramatically, and our speed to market has skyrocketed

Hector V Garcia · CEO · Yorba Linda, United States
…Plus, seemingly out of nowhere I've had tons of speaking engagements booked, sharing how AI can revolutionize businesses just like it's doing for ours. Incorporating AI into our creative process has brought us so many opportunities, and I'm thrilled to share that we even won an award for our efforts!
Jay Davis

I helped develop SongCraft™ AI, an ethical music platform that protects artists’ rights and revenue

Jay Davis · CEO · Austin, United States
…The work we do has been featured in several respected outlets. I was interviewed in Authority Magazine (Medium) as part of their Social Impact Heroes series, highlighting my leadership and the mission of The 144k Collective (published August 26, 2025). In AI World Today, our integration of AI with socially responsible capitalism was showcased in depth in an article published on September…
Hector Garcia

We were honored with the "AI Creative Agency of the Year" award by the Internet Marketing Association

Hector Garcia · Founder of MBN Creative
I'm a CPG expert, AI Maverick, and Founder of MBN Creative, an award-winning Branding & Package Design Agency with 25 years of excellence. Recently, we were honored with the "AI Creative Agency of the Year" award by the Internet Marketing Association during the prestigious 3-day event at Lido Island, where I was one of the featured speakers in Newport Beach. I discussed how the Mac revolution changed the trajectory of my career in '90, and how AI is now profoundly altering it once again. I'm…
Barbara Dobson Platteel

Created a trauma-informed animated series teaching self-regulation to children in crisis

Barbara Dobson Platteel
…I'll restructure your BRIGHTBORN graduation project into the requested format: BRIGHTBORN A Narrative System for Cultivating Internal Safety and Agency in Early Childhood 'Impact Project of the Year' - AI Mastery Program | Mindvalley | February 2026 Created by Barbara Platteel ACHIEVEMENTS Core Project Deliverables Complete Series Architecture - 4-season serialized animated series for…
Nicole DeAvilla

The number of businesses that have come out of this in just six months is mind-blowing

Nicole DeAvilla · Entrepreneur · San Francisco, United States
Hi, I am right now in San Francisco, and I'm about to attend an event. Just six months ago, I would have never dreamed of this. Not only am I attending, but I received this exclusive invitation to come. My name is Nicole DeAvilla, and I am an AI advisor, longevity advocate, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur. Six months ago, I…
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From no AI experience to training 400 employees and transforming a $10M operation

Danielle
…- The most powerful use of AI is not automation alone, but augmentation of human thinking, decision-making, and creativity. Recognition and Validation AI initiatives led within the organization have received external recognition through multiple Stevie Awards and industry acknowledgment for innovation, governance, and measurable results. Press release: https://kobie.com/kobie-sets-the-benchmark-for-ai-in-loyalty-technology/
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Promoted to Applied AI Architect after manager watched my public AI journey for a year

Karim Gallimore
Achievements: - Promoted to Applied AI Architect at AMD, a role created after my manager watched my public AI journey for a full year - Nominated for King Chamber of Commerce Excellence in New Business Award after 5 months of serving the community - 81,000+ LinkedIn impressions documenting AI integrated into professional AND personal life - Used AI to ease my daughter's anxiety at her…
Ricardo dos Santos Miquelino

In one of the projects I significantly enhanced productivity and profitability, with human resource needs reduced by 40-60%

Ricardo dos Santos Miquelino · CEO · Berlin, Germany
…I'm also revitalizing my marketing course by integrating AI chat functionality and preparing it for distribution on Thinkific. Professional Opportunities Armed with a sharper perspective on AI and a growing skillset, I am honored to speak at the Futuromundo Event in July 2025, delivering keynotes on Education and Innovation among some of the sharpest minds in central Europe. This opportunity showcased the real-world impact of the expertise I developed through the program. Final Reflections The Mindvalley AI…
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Promoted to Applied AI Architect at AMD in role created for me

Karim Gallimore
Achievements: - Promoted to Applied AI Architect at AMD, a role created specifically after demonstrating multi-tool AI orchestration on LinkedIn. - Delivered keynote at Illoominate 2025: "Watering the Roots: The Human Foundation of AI Success", along with an AI Prompting Workshop for 50 attendees live and 1000 globally online. - Created AI film trailers with 30-40 second continuous sequences (industry standard: 5-10 seconds) - Built automated client systems…
Jingjing Yao

Built university-industry deal platform in 14 days and reached top 5 at IDEASHACK

Jingjing Yao
…Achievements - 14 days, zero-to-MVP - vibe-coded end-to-end with Claude (chat) and Claude Design, starting from real user interviews and mentor validation, not a pre-set spec - Top 5 finalist, IDEASHACK 2026 (of ~14-15 submitting teams) - live pitch + jury Q&A, Warsaw, June - 8 design iterations (v1→v8) with versioned changelogs and audit trails, each tied to real user/mentor feedback Tools - Claude (chat) -…
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Published AI filmmaking methodology and produced five films my kids can watch

Karim Gallimore
…Three weeks later, my son taught himself the melody by ear from watching me play. The human choice multiplied itself, and you can't imagine how I felt as a father to see this happen. - Selected for Creative Partner Programs by ImagineArt and OpenArt. Two AI generation companies independently validating the craft. Competitors to Higgsfield AI. - Foundation pre-film (my 7-minute AI film) submitted to the Toronto Cinema Shift Festival; premiere summer 2026. Tools: Image: GPT Image…
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