Summary In this episode, Denzil Eden, CEO of Smarty.AI, shares her journey from coding at a young age to starting her own AI company. She discusses the growing field of personal assistant AI and the opportunities it presents for aspiring founders. Denzil also talks about her experiences at MIT and the lessons she learned about focusing on personal growth rather than external validation. She emphasizes the importance of feedback and iteration in the startup journey and shares her passion for helping aspiring female founders and democratizing education and opportunities in the tech industry. Takeaways Start validating your idea before building it Focus on personal growth and learning rather than external validation Feedback and iteration are crucial in the startup journey Support and mentor aspiring female founders and promote diversity in the tech industry Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:00 MIT Experience and Lessons Learned 04:38 The Growing Field of Personal Assistant AI 05:08 The Easier Path to Starting a Business 06:01 Marketing and Acquiring Customers 08:40 Strengths and Weaknesses as a Founder 10:40 Balancing Multiple Roles as a Solopreneur 12:00 Transitioning from Big Tech to Startup 14:19 Navigating the Tech Industry as a Woman 17:09 Creating an Inclusive Environment for Women in Tech 20:11 Passion and Curiosity in Work

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