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Started a new business

46 people reported started a new business after doing AI Mastery. Here is what they wrote.
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Heike McGlothern

AI became a collaborator, not a shortcut, and it let me build a real business on top of what I already knew in my heart.

Heike McGlothern · Marketing Director · Seattle, United States
…And now, my life is this: I graduated AI Mastery, and my last day at my corporate job was last week. I'm starting my business, FieldSide Coaching, alongside real conversations with parents that keep shaping it, and I'm in the Speaking and Influencer Summit now, working toward a stage big enough to reach the clubs these families belong to. This is a beginning, not a finished thing.
Lindsay J Berschauer

A layoff headline forced me to adapt — now I’ve built a second career in AI at 45

Lindsay J Berschauer · CEO · Portland, United States
…I never imagined that five months later I would be teaching my kids, family members, and friends about AI-or that they would come to me with questions as if I were an expert. Even more unexpectedly, I've taken what I learned and built a new business helping other companies embrace AI thoughtfully. I now serve as the human bridge between where people feel stuck or fearful and what's actually possible with these tools-and I absolutely…
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
…I invested most of my severance money into this program, a decision that marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The program equipped me with more than fundamental knowledge and skills to co-found Prodigy Solutions, Inc. with Juan Grey, where we pushed the boundaries of AI in automation. One of our most significant achievements with Prodigy Solutions so far was automating investor relations at PVRPOSE using Airtable, a…
Jacinta KAMEMBA

I went from AI novice to launching my own AI agency with a real solution

Jacinta KAMEMBA · Founder · Nairobi, Kenya
…The biggest change in my life is this transformation from student to creator. I am no longer just learning about AI; I am an expert with a tangible AI solution. This has given me the foundation to launch my own AI agency, a business born directly from the skills I gained here. My mission now extends beyond myself. I am going out to teach and empower other women in tech, helping them find their own path to mastery.…
Karim Gallimore

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

Karim Gallimore · Architect · East Gwillimbury, Canada
…And now, my life is... operating at a level I genuinely didn't think was possible 18 months ago. I run Your AI Backpack, my empathy-driven AI consultancy. I architect AI adoption strategy for a Fortune 500 company. I'm producing "Foundation", a 30-minute AI feature film. And my family and I…
LUCIANA PASSERI

I started an AI company focused on higher education

LUCIANA PASSERI · Entrepreneur · Minneapolis, United States
…So I stopped consuming AI and started collaborating with it. That shift didn't just increase my productivity. It expanded what I could create. Including something I didn't expect: I started an AI company focused on higher education - bridging the space between fear and fluency for thought leaders, educators and institutions. But more than that, AI became part of how I design my life. How I think. How I build. How I move. how I interact with the world. Not as a…
Terry Kirouac

The AI Mastery program by Mindvalley has been nothing short of life-changing for me

Terry Kirouac · Nutrition & Networking Entrepreneur. Professional facilitator · Canada
…Vishen has said that the AI Mastery program can free up two business days for personal pursuits, but for me, it was the opposite; it has given me the FREEDOM to work. Within 4 months of graduating from this program, I designed, developed, and launched Shine.Online, a business that expresses my life purpose but that also accommodates my health limitations. Essentially this program has given me an entirely new life and a drastically better future. Even with my physical challenges and having…
Care Mycue✨

Unlocking Human Potential with AI and Intuition

Care Mycue✨ · Transformation Coach · Saratoga Springs, United States
…This transformation gave me the confidence to help others create their own transformations. In May 2024, I founded CatharticClarity.ai - An online community where we use Guided Self-Inquiry using Generative AI to harness AI and intuition. Our program focuses on Intuitive Prompt Design, a skill I believe will be crucial as AI evolves. Our world has favored learned knowledge…
Nikki Taylor

I built AI-powered tools to promote my new business online, streamline lead generation and client communication and solve operational problems typically faced by startups

Nikki Taylor · VP Marketing · Singapore, Singapore
…Suddenly, I found myself at a crossroads. I needed to pivot quickly to support my family and maintain momentum in my career. That's when I decided to launch my own consultancy while searching for a full-time role. But starting a new business from scratch felt overwhelming - there were endless tasks, from building a brand to solving operational…
Dr. Andrea Alleyne

Increased daily client capacity, boosting income by at least 25%

Dr. Andrea Alleyne · PhD, LCSW · Florida, United States
…4. Business Expansion and Efficiency: I averted the need for a virtual assistant by developing a personal AI assistant, leading to significant cost savings and enhanced productivity . I revamped website and initiated two additional business ventures, supported by the AI's capabilities in newsletter creation and business management. 5. Research and Content Creation: I leveraged AI for research and development tasks, significantly reducing the time required for writing a…
Joe Nelson

For the first time in 18 years, I can see a future where I step away for the summer, and the business operates smoothly

Joe Nelson · Founder · Livermore, United States
…Systems that once required full development teams can now be created with clarity, speed, and precision. That's when it clicked. This isn't just internal leverage, it's a new business model. My wife and I are now launching an AI-focused company to help small businesses do exactly what I did: -Build customizable apps/operating systems -Create high-converting landing pages -Develop strategic, AI-driven social media plans Automate…
Robelle Mancilla
Case Study

Built AI-powered wellness venture from concept to investor-ready brand

Robelle Mancilla
Project Description BellaViv is an AI-enabled wellness venture designing scalable, guilt-free restorative experiences for high-performing women. Starting with cruise-based retreats and expanding to land and digital formats. The project combines human-centered design, AI-assisted…
Alexane Hermeline

I gained the confidence to start my own business and build AI projects

Alexane Hermeline · Entrepreneur · Paris, France
…Little by little, AI started feeling very exciting. It became something I could actually use, experiment with, and build from. Today, I feel confident and genuinely proud of myself. I'm starting my own business and developing several projects involving AI, and that's something I wouldn't have imagined when I first enrolled. AI Mastery didn't just teach me tools. It gave me the confidence to step forward and create.
Sarah Jansegers

The training inspired me to finally develop the three programs that had been brewing inside me for years

Sarah Jansegers · Graphic Designer · Marbella, Spain
…Transformations in My Work Custom AI agents: Driving efficiency and empowerment - Together with my sister, I developed a business model centered around AI. As a branding expert, I focus on creating tailored branding tools for small businesses, while my sister supports clients with social media…
Dr. Andrea Alleyne

Psychotherapist boosts income 25% and launches three new ventures with AI

Dr. Andrea Alleyne
…4. Business Expansion and Efficiency: ○ Averted the need for a virtual assistant by developing a personal AI assistant, leading to significant cost savings and enhanced productivity. ○ Revamped website and initiated two additional business ventures, supported by the AI's capabilities in newsletter creation and business management. 5. Research and Content Creation: ○ Leveraged AI for research and development tasks, significantly reducing the time required for writing a…
Fernanda Barcenas

I’ve saved hours of work, eliminated the need for an accountant, secured new clients, and developed exciting new projects

Fernanda Barcenas · Business Owner · Mexico City, Mexico
…Their encouragement gave me the courage to not only grow but to explore new possibilities. Above all, this journey led me to a personal story intertwined with AI that has changed my life. Today, my partner and I are working together to teach enterprises how to leverage AI, even in the face of resistance to change. Our belief in human potential and our empathetic approach have allowed us to break barriers and foster trust. This approach has been a…
Veronica TT Öhrstedt

I started my own company after gaining the confidence to build with AI

Veronica TT Öhrstedt · Project Manager · Uppsala, Sweden
…Support for My Bigger Dreams I even built an AI agent to proof-read my book and give feedback on structure, plot, and hook. And with this new confidence, I took a major step: I started my own company to move closer to the life and dreams I want to build. Life After the Course I no longer use AI like a search engine. I use it as a collaborator, a coach, and a creative companion. AI Mastery…
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Case Study

Built an entire coaching business from scratch in under three months and left corporate

Thejaswini Somasundaram
Details in the submission packet attached below with screenshots and clarity. Here is the raw verbiage: In under three months I used AI to build an entire coaching business from scratch - an 8-week curriculum, a live web app, and a full marketing engine - and left a corporate career to run it. --- ## Achievements I didn't build a demo. I built a business. Starting the AI Mastery course as a corporate professional with no…
Michaela Schuler

Built AI-native business infrastructure and landed first client before official launch

Michaela Schuler
…Every system serves a specific business purpose. Nothing is theoretical. First paid engagement in advanced negotiations - before the company officially exists. After 19 years at adidas (last role: Senior Director HR Talent), AI Mastery gave me the tools and confidence to build what I'd been planning for two years: my own business. ACHIEVEMENTS First market validation before official launch: - First paid engagement in advanced talks: AI Transformation consulting for a…
Greg Giles
Case Study

Built a studio, launched a SaaS product, and automated daily creative workflows

Greg Giles
…I built systems that force consistent output-so AI isn't something I "try," it's something I use every day to build, ship, and improve. 1) I built a real studio and used it daily. I built MindSprout Studios as a working business and delivery system: vibe-coded web builds, productized GPT stack bundles, automated lead capture, and repeatable workflows designed to ship real outcomes-not demos. 2) I engineered daily consistency through automation. I built automations that run on schedule so output doesn't depend on motivation. One…
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