Silicon Valley Girl

AI Instead of a Degree: How to Build a $1B Company

Silicon Valley Girl

Silicon Valley Girl

5-24-2025

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πŸ“Œ Want to land your dream job in tech? 🎯 Take free online courses with certificates, created by industry leaders. Start learning today: https://www.simplilearn.com/skillup-free-online-courses?utm_campaign=SVG22ndMay2025&utm_medium=INFLCR_SkillUP&utm_source=Youtube Meet Samir Vasavada, a young billionaire who left school early and built a $1 billion AI company by the age of 24. He discusses the changing credibility of college and believes that universities and degrees are officially outdated. In this episode, Samir talks about how he trusted his vision early on, bet everything on artificial intelligence (AI), and grew Vise into a company that's transforming wealth management. He discusses starting from scratch, the future of investing with AI, and what it takes to hire and lead in today's world. He also reveals how to unlock your unique superpower. If you’re figuring out your own path without a traditional college degree, this episode is for you! 00:00 – Teaser 01:35 – Why Did Samir Drop Out Despite His Traditional Indian Upbringing? 06:30 – Meeting the Co-founder and First Business Steps 09:26 – Startup Spending Philosophy and The Power of Team 13:38 – How to Hire? Qualities Over Skills, Building Culture 15:42 – How Hiring Changed with AI? Advanced Insights from Samir 18:45 – The Vise Idea: AI is Transforming Wealth Management 21:00 – Overcoming Challenges: Pitching AI to Banks and Advisors 24:48 – AI-Driven Portfolio Insights: Upload, Customize, and Optimize Your Investments 28:50 – What Keeps Samir Going Through Hard Times? The Struggles of Building a Startup 31:30 – College vs. Real-World Learning: How to Build Credibility Without a Degree 33:30 – Samir’s North Star β€” Building a Company That Transforms Generations 34:23 – Investing Tips: Balancing Long-Term Growth with Small Risks 38:16 – Democratizing Wealth: Can Vise Serve Everyone? 38:56 – Rethinking College: Will AI Replace Traditional Education? 41:45 – How to Become Successful in the AI Era: Find and Master Your Superpower Links: πŸ“Œ My Companies & Products: https://marinamogilko.ru/collabyt πŸ“Ή Video brainstorming, research, and project planning - all in one place - https://partner.spotterstudio.com/ideas-with-marina πŸ’» Resources that helps my team and me grow the business: - Email & SMS Marketing Automation - https://your.omnisend.com/marina - AI app to work with docs and PFDs - https://www.chatpdf.com/?via=marina πŸ“±Develop your YouTube with AI apps: - AI tool to edit videos in a minutes https://get.descript.com/fa2pjk0ylj0d - Boost your view and subscribers on YouTube - https://vidiq.com/marina - #1 AI video clipping tool - https://www.opus.pro/?via=7925d2 πŸ’° Investment Apps: - Top credit cards for free flights, hotels, and cash-back - https://www.cardonomics.com/i/marina - Intuitive platform for stocks, options, and ETFs - https://a.webull.com/Tfjov8wp37ijU849f8 ⭐ Download my English language workbook - https://bit.ly/3hH7xFm I use affiliate links whenever possible (if you purchase items listed above using my affiliate links, I will get a bonus).

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