In this episode of the AI Innovators Podcast, we are joined by Marko Jak, founder of Secta Labs, to discuss the AI-driven transformation of professional profile pictures.

Marko shares the journey of Secta Labs, from its early days as a WhatsApp bot creating fun images to its rise as a go-to for high-quality AI-generated profile pictures on platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter.

He talks about challenges in the image generation space, including issues of bias and quality, and how Secta Labs continuously iterates to improve. You'll also hear touching customer stories that highlight the emotional impact of being able to present oneself confidently through AI-generated images.

Tune in to learn about the technical innovations behind Secta Labs and the future vision of enhancing memories through advanced AI imagery.

00:00 Introduction to the AI Innovators Podcast

00:10 Meet Marko Jak: Founder of Secta Labs

01:10 The birth of Secta Labs

02:26 From WhatsApp bot to a global AI brand

06:37 Growing an AI tool with influencers and community

08:58 Making $100k in 5 hrs from a LinkedIn post

10:55 Why AI profile pictures is one of the hardest technical problems

20:58 Addressing bias & ethics in profile pictures

26:40 Competing against newer AI tools

32:42 Helping people see themselves better with AI

37:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts