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25: From Hairstylist to AI Builder (with Alex Vega)
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THE GUEST
Alex Vega’s career journey is as unique as it is inspiring. Starting as a hairstylist and educator, Alex transitioned into tech through a User Experience Design program at General Assembly and built a strong foundation in user-centered design. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of San Francisco, Alex brings a deep understanding of human behavior to product management. With nearly a decade of experience in product leadership specializing in early-stage products, he’s been exploring entrepreneurship building on an AI prototype he built as part of our AI Career Boost program for product leaders.
THE SUMMARY
From Hairstylist to AI Builder 🚀: Alex Vega’s journey showcases how diverse backgrounds can thrive in tech. Leveraging user experience design and psychology, Alex transitioned from hairstyling to building AI-driven tools.
Start Small and Experiment ✨: Success in AI doesn’t require a coding background. Tools like ChatGPT and Replit make it possible to prototype and deploy projects quickly. Start with manageable steps, like exploring a workflow or creating a simple chatbot.
The Power of Networking 🤝: Alex’s career shift was powered by connections made with tech-savvy clients. Networking isn’t just for landing jobs—it’s a gateway to new opportunities and ideas.
AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping 💡: Leveraging tools like Bubble.io and Replit enabled Alex to create and iterate on AI-driven restaurant training tools, addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions.
Lessons for Aspiring Product Leaders 🌟: Start with what inspires you. Whether it’s tearing down an existing product to learn how it works or prototyping your own ideas, curiosity and experimentation are the keys to growth.
THE SHOW
Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.
THE LINKS
Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to support@aicareerboost.com
Alex Vega
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexyvega/
My links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollymallen/
AI Career Boost: https://www.aicareerboost.com/
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Manage episode 462104718 series 3575018
For more on building AI products and careers, along with early course announcement and special pricing, subscribe to the AI Career Boost mailing list at https://aicareerboost.com/interested
THE GUEST
Alex Vega’s career journey is as unique as it is inspiring. Starting as a hairstylist and educator, Alex transitioned into tech through a User Experience Design program at General Assembly and built a strong foundation in user-centered design. With a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of San Francisco, Alex brings a deep understanding of human behavior to product management. With nearly a decade of experience in product leadership specializing in early-stage products, he’s been exploring entrepreneurship building on an AI prototype he built as part of our AI Career Boost program for product leaders.
THE SUMMARY
From Hairstylist to AI Builder 🚀: Alex Vega’s journey showcases how diverse backgrounds can thrive in tech. Leveraging user experience design and psychology, Alex transitioned from hairstyling to building AI-driven tools.
Start Small and Experiment ✨: Success in AI doesn’t require a coding background. Tools like ChatGPT and Replit make it possible to prototype and deploy projects quickly. Start with manageable steps, like exploring a workflow or creating a simple chatbot.
The Power of Networking 🤝: Alex’s career shift was powered by connections made with tech-savvy clients. Networking isn’t just for landing jobs—it’s a gateway to new opportunities and ideas.
AI Tools for Rapid Prototyping 💡: Leveraging tools like Bubble.io and Replit enabled Alex to create and iterate on AI-driven restaurant training tools, addressing real-world challenges with innovative solutions.
Lessons for Aspiring Product Leaders 🌟: Start with what inspires you. Whether it’s tearing down an existing product to learn how it works or prototyping your own ideas, curiosity and experimentation are the keys to growth.
THE SHOW
Weekly conversations with the AI’s top product leaders. Join Polly Allen as she discovers the paths to success in the world of AI.
THE LINKS
Have a question you want us to answer? Send it through to support@aicareerboost.com
Alex Vega
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexyvega/
My links
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollymallen/
AI Career Boost: https://www.aicareerboost.com/
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