Gen ZEO Playbook

Gen ZEO Playbook

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Gen ZEO Playbook episodes

  • He Turned 1,000 Rejections Into A Product That Makes Any Resume Land (Here's How)
    He sent over 1,000 resumes. Got zero replies. T
    hen added ONE line to his CV, and got a call the next day.
     
    That moment turned into NovoResume, a platform now used by 18 million people to actually get hired.
     
    In this episode, Andrei breaks down:
    → Why your AI-generated resume is getting you silently rejected
    → The 6-second rule that decides if recruiters keep reading or move on
    → Why the job market doesn't reward effort, it rewards relevance
    → How he turned a personal career hack into a global product
    → The 3-part career capital playbook for Gen Z founders
    → Why boring problems make the most profitable startups
    → What ChatGPT gets dangerously wrong about resumes (live breakdown)
     
    If you're a Gen Z founder, student, or job seeker trying to stand out in the AI era, this episode is your playbook.
     
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 - Intro
    01:24 - Andre's story: 1,000 rejections in Denmark
    03:30 - The one skill that changed everything
    05:15 - What moving countries teaches you about resourcefulness
    07:08 - The closest he came to giving up
    09:10 - What actually changed in his resume
    11:25 - Live ChatGPT resume breakdown
    14:40 - What Nova Resume does differently
    16:02 - How to divide roles in a founding team
    17:30 - Why boring problems = profitable startups
    19:16 - The 3-part Gen Z career capital playbook
    22:49 - The pattern of people who consistently get hired
    23:45 - The hidden danger of AI-generated resumes

    Find Rayyan:
    YouTube:    / @genzeoplaybook  
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
    LinkedIn:   / rayyan-s-ali  
    Instagram:   / rayyanali_api  
    Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginst...

    Andrei’s:
    LinkedIn:   / andrei-kurtuy  
    Website: https://andreikurtuy.com/
    Novoresume: https://novoresume.com/

    GenZEO Podcast: Where the next gen learns to win. Subscribe for weekly episodes with founders, builders & operators.
    29 min
  • OpenClaw Changed My Entire Life at 16 & It'll Change Yours Too (Full Guide)

    Get the FREE playbook: https://mailchi.mp/b1c28a2b6af3/br5gmwjfk8 

    I'm 16. And while I sleep, an AI agent is managing my calendar, researching 

    my podcast guests, writing my emails, and building content, all for free.

    That agent is called OpenClaw. And in this video, I'm giving you the full guide 

    to set it up yourself, no coding experience needed.

    Unlike ChatGPT or Gemini, OpenClaw doesn't just answer questions. It actually 

    DOES things. In the background. On your computer. Through your phone.

    OpenClaw: https://openclaw.ai 

    Anthropic API (Claude): https://anthropic.com 


    If you're a student, freelancer, content creator, small business owner, or just 
    someone who wants more hours in their day, this is for you.

    Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@GenZEOPlaybook → we don't wait for the future. We build it.

     

    Find Rayyan:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GenZEOPlaybook    
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04..
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/ 
    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/genzeoplaybook/ 
    Newsletter: https://substack.com/@genzeoplaybook 

    14 min
  • This Gen Z Dropout Co-Invented ChatGPT's Core Tech at 20

    He was a 20-year-old intern at Google when he co-wrote 8 pages that changed the world forever.

    That paper "Attention Is All You Need" created the Transformer architecture.


    The foundation behind ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, and every major AI model you use today. 120,000+ citations. The most important AI paper ever written.

    His name is Aidan Gomez. And at just 28, he's the CEO of Cohere, a $7 billion enterprise AI company that's quietly outmaneuvering OpenAI where it actually matters: real revenue, real margins, real business.

    While OpenAI burns $5B/year chasing consumers, Cohere is embedding itself into the infrastructure of the world's most powerful organizations, Royal Bank of Canada, Oracle, Salesforce, Dell, SAP with $100M ARR, 80% margins, and a moat that only gets deeper.

    This is the untold story of the only Gen Z founder who can legitimately say he INVENTED the technology everyone else is just using.

    In this video:
    → How an intern at Google co-created the Transformer architecture
    → Why Aidan ignored the ChatGPT hype and went enterprise in 2019
    → The privacy-first strategy that's winning Fortune 500 deals
    → What "North" is and why it could be Cohere's biggest bet yet
    → Why the "boring" enterprise play might beat the consumer AI race

    Find Rayyan:
    YouTube: @genzeoplaybook  
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

    LinkedIn: / rayyan-s-ali  

    Instagram:   / rayyanali_api  

    Newsletter: https://substack.com/@genzeoplaybook 

     

    👉🏽 Get Aidan Gomez FREE Playbook here: https://open.substack.com/pub/genzeoplaybook/p/he-was-20-an-intern-and-he-accidentally 

    15 min
  • This College Kid Co-Founded a Real Estate Startup While His Friends Study for Midterms

    While most college students are grinding through midterms, Abraham Rajput is co-founding a real estate private equity startup and sitting in rooms with billion-dollar operators.

    In this episode, Abraham breaks down EXACTLY how he did it... with no money, no connections, and no target school on his resume. You'll learn:

    • The positioning playbook: How to own a niche in AI + real estate (or any industry) in 6 months
    • The fellowship-to-founder hack: Turning programs like Vigo's AI & - Commercial Real Estate fellowship into real opportunities
    • Deal sourcing 101: How to make your first $10K in real estate with zero capital
    • The networking playbook: How to turn one coffee chat into an ongoing relationship without being annoying
    • The 30-day underwriting sprint: How to go from knowing nothing about CRE to analyzing your first 10 deals
    • Why AI won't replace real estate fundamentals (and how to use it as leverage, not a crutch)
    • The LinkedIn content strategy that attracts partnerships instead of you chasing them
    • How to build with AI even if you're non-technical (Claude Code, Lovable, Cursor)

      • This isn't theory. Abraham gives you the copy-paste playbook to break into real estate, AI, or any competitive industry... even if you're starting from zero.


      Find Rayyan:
      YouTube:    / @genzeoplaybook  
      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...

      Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

      LinkedIn: / rayyan-s-ali  

      Instagram: / rayyanali_api  

      Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginst...

      Find Abraham:  / abrahamrajput  

      44 min
    • Alex Wang; MIT Dropout's $7B AI Playbook (Steal This Before Your Competitors Do)

      Alexander Wang had a Google Doc full of startup ideas and crippling uncertainty. Everyone around him at MIT was brilliant. He felt lost. Fast forward: Scale AI is worth billions. He's now leading Meta's superintelligence push. And China is building AI systems with 50,000 GPUs despite US export controls. But between "lost student" and "AI kingmaker" was a phase Alex calls the "squiggle" - and it almost broke him. This episode isn't about celebrating another dropout success story. It's about the SYSTEMS that got him through:

      • How he turned anxiety into a tracking metric
      • How he survived the minus one phase (before product-market fit)
      • How he chose the most boring problem in the hottest market
      • How he positions Scale in an AI arms race between superpowers

        • If you're a founder stuck in the wandering phase, comparing yourself to others, unsure if you're early or just wrong - this episode is for you. 3 Frameworks covered: The Minus One Phase Structure Confidence OS: Public vs Private Mode The Strategic Map: US vs China vs Big Tech Bottom line: Steal the systems that work. Question the arms race narrative. Build responsibly. Subscribe to GenZEO Playbook for founder breakdowns with zero fluff

        9 min
      • 4 Episodes of a Podcast Got Me My Dream Job (Not My 10-Year Career)

        Only 2% of venture capital goes to female founders globally.

        Isabella Smith is changing that. At 26, she runs the Aurora Tech Award, the only global award backing female founders in emerging markets. But her path here was anything but traditional.

        She studied law at LSE, realized it wasn't for her, and completely pivoted. She got rejected for a raise at her first startup job (earning just £27K in London), so she switched internally to sales, learned the game, and six months later landed a head of marketing role that DOUBLED her salary to £60K. Then she did it again. And again. Each time refusing to settle for what others said she "should be grateful for."


        In this episode, Isabella breaks down:

        - How she scaled Aurora from 1,000 to 3,000 applications using one brilliant "growth hack"

        - The exact moment she backed herself (and why it almost didn't happen)

        - What separates the top 3% of founders from everyone else
        - How to negotiate salary when you feel "too young" or underqualified
        - Why her 4-episode podcast got her the job, not her 10-year career
        - The networking strategy that got her access to C-suite executives
        - What to do when your boss tells you you're "dreaming too big" This isn't your typical "follow your passion" advice.

        Isabella is brutally honest about imposter syndrome, the exhaustion of proving yourself every six months, and why she doesn't talk about her age at work.
        If you've ever felt too young for the room you're in, or wondered how to actually get what you're worth—this one's for you.

        TIMESTAMPS:
        00:00 - Intro
        02:15 - How Aurora grew from 1,000 to 3,000 applications
        04:50 - Isabella's non-linear career path
        09:00 - The day she backed herself (and almost didn't)
        12:18 - Asked for a raise, told to "be grateful"
        14:40 - How she doubled her salary in 6 months
        18:21 - Dealing with feeling too young in VC
        22:46 - The 4 podcast episodes that changed everything
        27:04 - What makes the top 3% of founders different
        33:13 - "If the table isn't built for you, build your own"
        36:22 - Advice for teenagers: Find your area of genius

        Find Rayyan: 

        YouTube:

        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w  

        Spotify:

        https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582  

        Apple Podcasts:

        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900 

        LinkedIn: 

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/  

        Instagram:

        https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/

        Newsletter:
        https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute


        Find Isabella:

        LinkedIn:

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-ghassemi-smith-006326164/ 

        Aurora Tech Award:

        https://www.linkedin.com/company/aurora-tech-award/ 
        Spotify:
        https://open.spotify.com/show/7ymkNG6cAwRcDsoVyBfK8w

        #genz #careeradvice #salarynegotiation #venturecapital #femalefounder #startups #leadership

        41 min
      • 80% of Medical Bills Are Wrong, She Proved It at 18

        How an 18-Year-Old Built a Healthcare Startup That Caught $10,000+ in Medical Billing Errors | Miki Safraonov

        Did you know 80% of medical bills contain errors? Miki discovered this at 18 and built VeraHealth - a startup that saved families thousands by catching medical billing mistakes.

        In this episode, we learned about:

        1. How she built a healthcare AI startup as a freshman at USC
        2. The real strategy behind getting a Microsoft internship in high school
        3. Why 80% of medical bills have errors (and how to dispute them)
        4. How to go viral on social media (150K+ views in 2 weeks)
        5. The truth about starting Founder House - the only all-female hacker house featured in an Apple ad narrated by Jane Goodall
        6. Cold email tactics that landed her meetings with top VCs and investors
        7. Why playing it safe is the worst advice for teen entrepreneurs

        Perfect for: Teen entrepreneurs, young founders, parents raising ambitious kids, students interested in startups, healthcare innovation, AI in healthcare, college students building businesses

        TIMESTAMPS:

        00:00 - Intro: 80% of medical bills have errors
        02:15 - How Mickey discovered the medical billing problem
        05:42 - Starting Founder House & getting featured by Apple
        12:34 - Building Vero Health: The human-centered design approach
        18:40 - Handling criticism as a young entrepreneur
        24:15 - Getting a Microsoft internship in high school
        28:30 - The cold email strategy that actually works
        32:45 - Advice for 15-year-olds who want to start a business

        SUBSCRIBE for more insights on AI, parenting, and preparing the next generation for the future!

         

        Find Rayyan:

        YouTube: 

        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w   

        Spotify: 

        https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582   

        Apple Podcasts:

        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900  

        LinkedIn: 

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/   

        Instagram:

        https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/ 

        Newsletter:

        https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute 

        Find Miki:

        LinkedIn:

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikisafronov/  

        FoundHer:

        https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundher-house/  

        #TeenEntrepreneur #YoungFounder #StartupAdvice #HealthcareInnovation #AIParenting #StudentEntrepreneur #BuildInPublic #FounderJourney

        36 min
      • 69 Million Jobs Will Vanish by 2030 (But 83 Million New Ones Are Coming). How To Be Ready For That?

        69 million jobs will disappear by 2030 because of AI, but 83 million NEW jobs will be created.

        The question is: will YOU be ready?

        In this episode, I sit down with Professor Ahmed, LinkedIn's #1 AI voice and award-winning author of 10 books on AI, IoT, blockchain, and cybersecurity. He's been featured on TIME, Forbes, ABC, NBC, and BBC and he's here to reveal what 2030 will actually look like.

        WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

        - Why AI will become completely INVISIBLE by 2030

        - The 3-second test to predict which AI companies will survive (Tech, Talent, Traction)
        - Why AI isn't a bubble OR a black hole; it's something more complex
        - Skills every teenager needs to develop RIGHT NOW for the AI job market
        - Why quantum computing will be the next massive breakthrough
        - The biggest AI myth almost everyone believes
        - What makes a great teacher in the age of AI

        CRITICAL TAKEAWAYS:

        → AI literacy is now as essential as using a calculator or the internet

        → The real danger isn't AI taking jobs, it's the gap between people who can use AI and those who can't
        → Schools aren't adapting fast enough, parents need to be proactive NOW

        HOMEWORK: Follow Professor Ahmad on LinkedIn and read one of his articles. Then ask yourself: Am I preparing for an AI-driven future, or am I still thinking like it's 2015?

        TIMESTAMPS:

        0:00 - Introduction
        2:51 - AI in 2030: Why it will be invisible
        3:49 - The 3 metrics that predict AI company survival
        7:17 - 69M jobs lost, 83M jobs created: What it means
        8:11 - Essential skills for teenagers entering the workforce
        12:06 - What makes a great teacher in the AI age
        13:16 - Is AI a bubble or black hole? The truth revealed
        15:01 - The next tech breakthrough: Quantum computing
        16:40 - The biggest AI myth debunked
        22:11 - Books that simplify AI for teenagers
        23:49 - One piece of advice for your 15-year-old self

        SUBSCRIBE for more insights on AI, parenting, and preparing the next generation for the future!

        Find Rayyan: 

        YouTube:

        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w  

        Spotify:

        https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582  

        Apple Podcasts:

        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900 

        LinkedIn: 

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/  

        Instagram:

        https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/

        Newsletter:
        https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute



        Prof. Ahmed:

        LinkedIn:

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedbanafa/ 

        Books:

        https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B096RWS83Q 

        YouTube:

        https://www.youtube.com/c/AhmedBanafa 

        27 min
      • Your Teen's Secret AI Friend: What Parents MUST Know [2026]

        Your teen is forming their first AI relationship, and you might not even know it.

        In this eye-opening episode, I reveal what happens when teens turn to ChatGPT instead of their parents for emotional support. Using real AI conversations, I show you exactly how these relationships develop and what you can do about it.

        What You'll Learn:

        • Why teens confide in AI chatbots instead of talking to you
        • The psychological needs AI is filling in your teen's life
        • 2 live ChatGPT demos showing healthy vs unhealthy AI relationships
        • Practical experiments you can try with your teen during the holidays
        • How to make AI strengthen your family bond instead of replacing it

          • This isn't science fiction.

          This is happening in your home right now.

          The question isn't IF your teen will build a relationship with AI, it's whether that relationship will push them away from you or bring you closer together.

           

          Find Rayyan:

          YouTube:

          https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute 

          Spotify:

          https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582  

          Apple Podcasts:

          https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900 

          LinkedIn: 

          https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/  

          Instagram:

          https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/

          Newsletter:
          https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute

          20 min
        • Privacy is Dead: How a $YC Startup Found Karpathy's Anonymous Reddit Account

          What happens when a 20-year-old builds an AI that can "know anything about anyone"??

          Michael Fanous didn't just create another AI startup, he built something that found Andrej Karpathy's secret Reddit account, shocking the entire AI community, the former Tesla AI director had been posting anonymously for years... until Nine AI found him. In this episode, Michael walks us through:

          • How Nine AI's agents crawl millions of websites to build context on anyone
          • The exact process that uncovered Karpathy's anonymous Reddit persona
          • Why AI agents need deep personal context to work effectively
          • The "cold start problem" and how Nine solves it for productivity tools
          • What your teenager's digital footprint really looks like (spoiler: it's permanent)
          • How brands will target you in 2030 based on life events they predict
          • One simple thing parents should do THIS WEEK to protect their kids online

            • The uncomfortable truth: Privacy as we knew it is over. Every Reddit comment, every Instagram post, every "anonymous" account can be traced back.

            Michael's building something incredibly powerful, but are we ready for it?


            Find Rayyan: 

            YouTube: 

            https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute 

            Spotify: 

            https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582   

            Apple Podcasts:

            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900  

            LinkedIn: 

            https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/   

            Instagram:

            https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/ 

            Newsletter:

            https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute 


            Michael’s:

            LinkedIn: 

            https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfanous1/  

            Nyne.ai:

            https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyne-ai/  

             

            19 min

          About Gen ZEO Playbook

          From the publisher's feed

          Hello and welcome to Gen ZEO Playbook! I’m your host, Rayyan Ali.