I created an AI board of directors for founders
Most of us founders won’t publicly admit it: We’re very lonely and stressed. I know from 20 years of building 4 companies (1 failure, 3 acquisitions). We can’t be truly transparent with our team, board, investors, twitter, family or friends. We want to, but can’t. No matter what we’re thinking or feeling, we have to project strength. During my entrepreneurial journey I longed for a group of always-available experts that met these criteria: 1. Experienced 2. Trustworthy 3. Kind yet extremely direct 4. Available and affordable Obviously now with LLMs like gpt-4-1106-preview, we’re unlocking…
I created an AI board of directors for founders launched on January 15, 2024 with 5 votes and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
What it does
Six AI advisors to guide and help founders.
As a startup founder, it's tough to openly express the challenges you face. I've been there. Sharing everything isn't always feasible; the expectation is to be a pillar of strength. I've developed six custom OpenAI GPTs, including key executive personalities and a founder coach. These AIs serve as your private board of directors, offering expertise and support without judgment. Your virtual Chief Revenue Officer 💰 In business, as in chess, forethought wins – let's strategize your moves to ensure sustainable revenue growth, not just quick wins. Your virtual Chief Technology Officer 💻 Innovation is not just about the new; it's about making the old work smarter. Let's focus on optimizing…from ryancarson.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Most of us founders won’t publicly admit it: We’re very lonely and stressed. I know from 20 years of building 4 companies (1 failure, 3 acquisitions). We can’t be truly transparent with our team, board, investors, twitter, family or friends. We want to, but can’t. No matter what we’re thinking or feeling, we have to…
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