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Small ideas.
Real beginnings.

Practical guides to working with AI, creating digital products, and getting your next idea out into the world.

Find your starting point
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Getting started·4 min read

Your first product starts
with a better question.

Before you choose a tool or build a page, find one small problem you can help someone solve. Here’s how to begin.

A little clarity goes a long way

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Useful ideas. Clear steps. Something you can try today.

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A simple place
to begin.

  1. 01Find a useful idea ↗

    Start with a real question from someone you want to help.

  2. 02Make the offer clear ↗

    Explain what you’re making and why it’s useful.

  3. 03Get ready to launch ↗

    Walk through the experience from start to finish.

Ready for the next step?

Meet the 30-Minute
AI Launch.

A guided workflow for researching an idea, shaping an offer, and launching a digital product with AI.