In this episode, I sit down with Stas Shakirov, CEO of Humy.ai, a platform transforming education by bringing historical and language arts learning to classrooms through AI.

We discuss:

- 🚀 Pivoting from Mental Health to Education: The story behind Humy.ai’s shift in focus and its impact on the company's direction.

- 🎓 Building for Teachers: How Humy.ai collaborates with U.S. educators to craft a customized AI-driven platform that enhances classroom engagement.

- 💬 Talking to Customers: Unique strategies for gathering valuable feedback from teachers and students alike.

- 🌐 International Expansion: The challenges of selling to U.S. schools from Sweden, including the complexities of localizing content for different states.

- 🧠 Mental Health & Self-Care as a Founder: Insights into managing stress, self-care practices, and the balance between personal and professional life.

- 🔧 Building on AI: How Humy.ai utilizes ChatGPT for development, the hurdles of working with GPT models, and their future AI plans.

- 🗣️ Product Testing and Privacy: Handling sensitive data in educational environments and designing for student privacy.

Packed with actionable advice on everything from customer engagement to the importance of founder well-being, this episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs interested in AI applications in education and those navigating the challenges of startup life.

Links:

Humy - https://humy.ai

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