Ryan Rouse

MALK Organics

President

Self Employed

Growth Advisor

HighKey 

Chief Executive Officer (acquired)

Board Member

Chief Marketing & Ecommerce Officer

Tasseo Consumer Ecosystem

Operating Partner

Serenity Kids

Head of Growth

Factor_

Co-Founder (Acquired by Hello Fresh)

Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Merrill Lynch

Vice President of Sales

Growth advisor to consumer businesses with a focus on every line of the P&L | Previously, Co-Founder at Factor Meals (acquired), CEO at Highkey

Growth-minded CPG leader with deep experience across finance, brand building, and operational leadership.

After more than a decade in finance—culminating in an eight-year tenure at Merrill Lynch—I co-founded Factor_, a ready-to-eat meal delivery company that went on to be acquired by HelloFresh for $277M in 2020.

I joined HighKey Snacks as Chief Marketing Officer and later CEO, guiding the low-sugar snack brand through rapid expansion and an acquisition in 2024.

I'm currently the President of MALK Organics, a fast-growing, near nine-figure brand redefining the plant-based milk category with its commitment to clean, organic ingredients and uncompromising quality.

And I write a newsletter about what it really takes to grow—your company, your mindset, your tolerance for chaos:
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​• The unfiltered truth about building a brand
• Why “strategy” isn’t always strategic
• What to do when everything feels on fire
• Mindset shifts that keep you sane(ish)​
• Founder mistakes, market moves, and lessons I’m still learning​
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​Part playbook, part perspective shift.
For anyone trying to grow something—and keep their head on straight.

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Vice President | Partner

Data driven investors in early stage consumer brands. 

We've normalized something insane.

Two people typing at each other for 35 minutes.

Typing gives us time to be clever. To craft the perfect comeback. To sound right while being wrong.

Talking forces us to be human.

No edit button. No screenshots for later. No audience watching you perform.

Just two people working it out in real time.

The friction you feel before picking up the phone and calling?

That's your ego protecting itself.

It knows the keyboard is safer.

But relationships aren't built in safety.

They're built in the messy, unedited moments when you actually hear someone's voice.

Next time you're about to send that long message?

Pick up the phone instead.

You'll be shocked how fast "enemies" become teammates when you remove the screen between you.

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Never Been on a Forbes List | President at MALK Organics | Daddy at Rouse House | Previously: Co-Founder & CMO at Factor_, CEO at Highkey

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The startup world worships charisma.

Big personalities. Bold promises. Slick pitches.

But I've watched too many charismatic founders flame out.

And too many quiet operators build empires.

Here's what I learned:

Charisma opens doors. Character keeps them open.

Charisma raises the round. Character delivers the returns.

The market rewards charisma in the short term. But it pays character in the long run.

Use your charisma to sell the vision.
Use your character to build the business.

I'm curious: Think about the best leader you've ever worked with.

Were they the most charismatic person in the room, or did they have something deeper that made you follow them?


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The more polished your corporate language, the less your employees believe a word you say.

Early in my startup career, I'd craft these perfect all-hands emails. 

"We're excited to announce strategic realignment initiatives that will optimize our organizational effectiveness."

Translation: We're laying people off.

My team saw right through it.

And it created distrust and disengagement.

So I changed my approach.

Instead of "pursuing growth opportunities," I started saying "we're trying something new and honestly, we're not sure if it'll work."

Instead of "navigating headwinds," I said "this quarter sucked and here's why."

It was uncomfortable at first.

But the team started asking real questions instead of nodding politely.

And they started to trust me more when things got hard because they knew I wouldn't sugarcoat it.

I remember the first time I told my team "I don't have a good answer for that yet" in a meeting. 

Someone was brave enough to say "thank you for not making something up."

People don't want perfect messaging from their leaders.

They want honest communication about what's really happening and how it affects them.

Even if you don't know. 

Your team can handle the truth. 

What they can't handle is being treated like they're too naive to see through corporate BS. 

Every euphemism you use is a withdrawal from the trust bank.

And that account doesn't have overdraft protection.

There's no finish line where suddenly you feel like you made it.

No magic number that makes the doubt disappear.

No age where you finally stop comparing yourself to the 28-year-old who just raised $50M.

We're all out here pretending we're on schedule while secretly terrified we're falling behind.

The woman who sold at 32 thinks he peaked too early.

The guy grinding at 50 thinks she started too late.

The kid raising millions thinks he's a fraud.

None of us know what we're doing.

We're just making different mistakes at different speeds.

Your career isn't late.

It's not early either.

It's just yours.

And the only way to lose is to stop showing up because you think you missed some imaginary deadline.

Keep building.


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Every morning at 5:30 AM, my alarm goes off.

And I have a choice.

Hit snooze and skip my workout, or get up and move.

That's the first battle of the day.

Success isn't some climactic moment where everything falls into place.

It's winning thousands of these small fights. Day after day.

The decision to kill a product you spent 18 months developing because it clearly doesn't work. 

The discipline to skip the third glass of wine at dinner so you can think more clearly in tomorrow's meeting.

The courage to fire someone who's good but not great.

There is no one final battle.

No last job.

No riding off into the sunset.

These micro battles never stop.

And the moment you accept that?

The pressure to "arrive" disappears.

You stop waiting for some future version of success.

You start finding it in the discipline of showing up when it's hard.

In choosing the right move over the easy one.

In winning today's battles so you're ready for tomorrow's.

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What if choosing not to be offended was the most powerful decision you could make today?

Most leaders don't realize they're handing control of their day to people who don't matter.

I've spent 15+ years in executive roles. Built teams. Navigated acquisitions. Raised 3 kids.

Many years ago, someone's criticism would completely derail me.

I'd stew on it for hours.  

But that person? Living their life. Completely unbothered.

The only person suffering was me.

It made me recognize that offense is a choice.

Not a reflex. A choice.

Now when someone tries to push my buttons, I pause and choose whether or not to engage. And how to engage if I choose to. 

I'm protecting what matters: me.

Your reaction gives other people control over your day.

Your non-reaction or calm reaction gives you back your power.

So here's my question:

Who are you letting live in your head that doesn't deserve to be there?


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Being late to every meeting isn't a personality quirk. 

It's a character flaw. 

And it's costing you more than you think. 

It's like your friend who couldn't handle their alcohol and had to be baby sat every night. At first everyone's like "Oh, that's just Jeff/Julie."'

But you know what happened over time? Less and less people hung out with Jeff and Julie. 

Same goes here. 

Every time you're late to a meeting, you're showing showing people you can't be trusted with the small things.

Trust with the small things leads to trust with the big ones.

The opportunities that require trust:
- Leading a team
- Managing a budget
- Representing the company
- Taking on a big project

None of those happen if people don't trust you with the basics.

And being on time is the most basic thing there is.


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The higher you climb, the lonelier it gets.

I learned this from 25 years of chasing the top.

It's odd though. The higher you get, the less people you can talk to about it. 

Can't vent to your team about the pressure.

Can't ask your boss the "dumb" questions ('cause you don't have one).

And you definitely can't admit when you're figuring it out as you go.

So I started writing.

Not corporate memos. Not LinkedIn humble brags.

Real talk about what it's actually like to lead.

The messy product launches.

The budget fights that keep you up at night.

The people decisions that haunt you.

The wins that nobody sees coming.

Look, I know how this sounds.

Another exec with a newsletter.

But if you're tired of feeling like you're the only one struggling with this stuff, I write about it every week in my newsletter.

No BS. Just truth.

Link in the comments if you're interested.

I've watched good companies crumble from the inside out.

Not because of market conditions or bad products.

Because they let weak leadership linger.

Your team sees it before you do.

And every day you wait, they lose a little more belief.

Not just in that one leader.

In you. In the vision. In whether any of it matters.

The damage compounds faster than you think.

And by the time it's obvious to you, half your best people are already mentally checked out.

So when you know someone isn't cutting it, act.

Yes, transitions are messy.

Yes, there will be short-term pain.

But nothing restores faith in a team faster than watching leadership actually lead.

I've never been the smartest person in the room.

But I have been the most dangerous.

Not because I know more.

Because I know less.

My first few months at MALK, I was like a broken record.

"What's the reason for that?"
"Who decided this?"
"What happens if we skip it?"

I've done the same thing at business I get involved with. 

Turns out, most companies run on autopilot.

Someone built a process years ago because they needed something fast.
It stuck.

Not because it was good.

Because it was there.

Your processes aren't best practices.

They're fossils.

Fresh eyes see the waste you've gone blind to.
Here's what works:

Hire people with fresh eyes. 

Give them permission to be annoying.

Let them question everything.

Document every "why?"

Most answers will be "I don't know" or "that's just how it's done."

That's your gold mine.

Each "I don't know" is money left on the table.

Each "that's how we've always done it" is a process begging to be killed.

What process exists at your company only because "that's how it's always been done"?

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The cost of handing out fancy titles too soon is real. 

Early on at Factor_, we couldn't afford top talent.

So we did what a lot of founders do.

We gave people VP and Director titles to make up for the salary gap.

Seemed smart at the time.

They got the prestige. We saved cash.

But a title doesn't teach someone how to do the job.

It doesn't give them the reps. The pattern recognition. The instincts that come from years on the job.

And when you realize someone isn't ready for the role they're in, you've got a real problem.

Because now you can't just adjust their responsibilities.

You have to demote them or move them out.

Which is brutal for everyone involved.

The title that was supposed to solve a problem becomes the problem.

Looking back now, I wish I'd been straight with people about where they actually were.

Not where I needed them to be.

Give them a role they can handle today. 

Let them earn the next one.

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Everyone's building a personal brand. But personal credibility should be the goal. 

I see it every day.

People obsessing over their LinkedIn banner design while their actual work speaks nothing.

Crafting the perfect thought leader bio while delivering mediocre results.

Posting motivational quotes they don't live by.

Here's what they don't get:

Personal brand is what you tell people you are.
Personal credibility is what you prove you are.

One is manufactured. The other is earned.

You can buy a personal brand. Hire a ghostwriter. Use AI to pump out content. Get those vanity metrics up.

But credibility?

That comes from one place: Doing.

Delivering on promises when nobody's watching.
Admitting when you're wrong instead of doubling down.
Sharing real failures, not just humble brags disguised as lessons.

The most credible people I know barely think about their "brand."

They're too busy actually building things. Solving problems. Creating value.

Their reputation spreads through whisper networks, not viral posts.

Want to stand out in 2025?

Stop polishing your image.
Start delivering results.

Because at the end of the day, your personal brand is just marketing.

Your personal credibility is your actual product.

And people can smell the difference from a mile away.

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Being a 6/10 across many functions will serve you more than being a 10/10 in one.

But you typically have to get to a 9/10 in one area to earn the opportunity to oversee the others. 

The hard part for most people is being comfortable going from a 9/10 in something down to a 6/10 in order to create time to go from a 2/10 to a 6/10 in the others.

They can’t let go of being best in class at the one thing. 

Which limits their ability to to lead.

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Congrats to all who made the Forbes list. 

I did not. Therefore, my headline remains in tact.

You survived the launch. You got early traction.

So why does year three feel harder than year one?

Because in year one, you'd work 24/7 and love it.

The adrenaline was real. Every win felt like validation.

You didn't need sleep. You didn't need breaks.

You had rocket fuel in your veins.

But years 2-5...

The adrenaline runs out.

And when it does, the grinding reality sets in.

34.4% of founders experience burnout.

Not in year one when you're supposed to be struggling.

In years 2-5, when you're supposed to have it figured out.

Year one, you're running on pure excitement and fear.

That combination keeps you moving even when you're exhausted.

But years 2-5? That's when the wheels come off.

The excitement fades. The fear becomes background noise.

What's left is just the grind.

No finish line in sight.

Revenue looks healthy. Team is growing.

But you're running on empty.

And you don't realize it's happening.

You think you're just tired. You think it's a rough month.

You tell yourself you'll take a break soon.

But soon never comes.

Because now you've got:

• A team depending on you
• Investors expecting growth
• Customers needing support
• A reputation to protect

You can't just stop anymore.

The thing about founder burnout is it doesn't announce itself.

It shows up in small ways first.

You start dreading Monday mornings.

Emails sit unread for days.

Decision-making gets harder.

Your patience with your team gets thinner.

Then one day you wake up and realize: You don't remember the last time you felt excited about this.

The data backs this up.

Founders in their middle years report higher rates of anxiety and depression than in year one.

Not because things are going worse.

Because things are going exactly as expected.

And that's somehow harder to handle than the chaos.

If you're in those middle years right now, here's what I'd tell you:

The 24/7 hustle isn't sustainable.

It never was.

Year one, you could get away with it because the adrenaline covered the cost.

But you can't run a marathon on sprint energy.

And building a lasting company is a marathon.

Take the break. Build the boundaries. Protect your mental health.

Not because it's nice to have.

Because your business won't survive if you don't.

I spend my days analyzing consumer behavior, market trends, etc.

But my wife always points out something I completely missed.

Last month, we were arguing about why the kids kept leaving their water bottles everywhere.

I said it was a discipline problem.

She said it was a design problem.

The bottles were too heavy when full. Too awkward to carry. The lids leaked in their backpacks.

So they just... stopped using them.

I had been so focused on the behavior, I missed the product failure.

We do this in our industry. 

Blame "disloyal" customers instead of asking if our packaging is annoying to open or if our product fits in their pantry.

My wife doesn't work in CPG.

She doesn't know (or care) what a P&L is.

But she sees a ton of things I don't.

The tiny annoyances. The small frustrations. The gap between what we promise and what actually works in real life.

Here’s hoping you all have a "Lindsay" involved in the product development process.

I used to think talking about anything besides work was a waste of time.

As a founder, my life was the business.

Every minute counted.

So when team members wanted to chat about their weekend, their kids, their hobbies?

I'd nod politely and steer us back to the agenda.

I thought I was being efficient.

I was actually building walls.

Because my team had lives outside work.

Just because I had no other interests didn't mean they didn't.

The shift happened when I started asking questions. Actually listening to the answers.

Turns out, people open up when you take genuine interest in them.

The trust runs deeper. The feedback gets more honest. The work gets better.
And they stop leaving.

Relationships aren't built in conference rooms.

They're built in the margins.

The random detours in meetings that are completely off topic.

The walk to the parking lot.

The random Slack message about their kid's soccer game.

That's where teams become more than just people who work together.

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You can't be great at everything.

And that's actually the point.

The bell curve is undefeated. Small percentage who are elite. Small percentage who are terrible. Large percentage in the middle.

It applies to everything - career, relationships, fitness, hobbies.

Where it gets interesting is when you stack bell curves on top of one another.

Elite in one area almost always means average or terrible in others.

The math doesn't lie.

Which means you have to pick.

Which areas of life you want to be on the upper end of the curve?

And how far down that curve do you want to go?

All those choices have trade offs. 

Personally, I want to be in the 90th percentile in family, career, and health. 

That's above average, but not elite. 

Being in the 90th percentile in all of them means I can't be in the 98th percentile in any. 

It also means I can't even be in the 60th percentile in other things that aren't on my list. 

Some people choose differently. They go all-in on one thing. Become truly elite.

They accept being below average everywhere else.

Neither approach is wrong.

What's wrong is pretending you can be elite at everything.

The trade-off is real whether you acknowledge it or not.

So pick your bell curves.

And stop lying to yourself about the ones you didn't pick.


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The DTC era taught founders a dangerous lesson.

You could skip the hard work of understanding your category.

Build a brand, tell a story, sell direct.

No need to obsess over shelf placement, competitive sets, or how retailers think about your space.

But shoppers still compare you to everything else in the category.

They always have.

Whether your product sits next to competitors on a shelf or shows up alone on your website doesn't matter.

A lot of digitally native brands tried to move into retail and got crushed. 

Because they never did the foundational work.

They didn't know their category cold.

Didn't understand how it's priced, how it's merchandised, how it's managed, how decisions get made.

That knowledge used to be non-negotiable.

Before DTC, founders had no choice but to become category experts first.

It was the only path to market.

Now it's optional.

And that optionality is killing brands.

You can't win in CPG without being obsessed with your category.

Not just your product.

The entire space you're competing in.

That's table stakes.

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ChatGPT is negatively impacting how our brains work.

MIT revealed what it’s doing (plus a simple fix).

Most of us have felt it:

↳ You start relying on AI for daily work.
↳ Then try doing it alone, and it suddenly feels harder.

MIT’s Media Lab recently ran one of the first studies on how using AI affects our brains.

Over four months, researchers used brain scans to study three groups of people doing a writing task:

• One wrote completely on their own.
• One used Google Search.
• One used ChatGPT.

The results were eye-opening.

The study found that using AI can lead to:

1. Memory loss

➟ 83% of ChatGPT users couldn’t recall a single sentence they had written minutes earlier.
➟ Those who wrote without AI remembered normally.

2. Reduced Brain Power

➟ A 47% drop in brain connectivity was recorded in ChatGPT users.
➟ And the effect continued even after they stopped using AI.

3. Decreased Learning

➟ Mental effort, which drives learning, dropped by 33%.
➟ That’s the price we pay for finishing faster.

The good news:

↳ You don’t need to abandon AI completely.

The research showed that you can still have:

• Stronger memory
• Better brain activity
• Higher-quality work

All while using AI, if you use it intentionally.

Their recommendation ➟ Don’t start with AI.

Start with your own ideas first, then bring AI in later to refine, edit, or expand.

Use it as an assistant or editor, not a substitute for thinking.

Because this isn't the first time our brains have faced this challenge.

We’ve seen this pattern before:

▸ When we type instead of writing by hand.
▸ When we take photos instead of observing.
▸ When we follow GPS instead of navigating ourselves.

Every time we let a tool think for us too early, we weaken our own process.

The solution is simple ➟ be intentional.
↳ Use your brain to think, learn, and create. Then let AI help polish the result.

Here's what to remember: 

When you hand over your thinking too early, you're not just working faster. You're actually rewiring your brain.

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Stop blaming ChatGPT for low-quality responses. 

Bad output results from poorly written prompts. 

Here are 9 prompt frameworks for expert-level results: 

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1. R-A-C-E
➟ Role: Set the role ChatGPT should take (editor, coach, etc).
➟ Action: Describe the tasks/actions ChatGPT should perform.
➟ Context: Add key background details for clarity.
➟ Expectation: State what result or output you want.

2. R-I-S-E
➟ Role: Set the role or persona ChatGPT should act as. 
➟ Identify: Highlight the main issue or challenge.
➟ Steps: Outline the actions needed to reach the goal.
➟ Expectation: Describe what the final output should be.

3. S-T-A-R
➟ Situation: Describe the background or setting.
➟ Task: Explain the goal or challenge involved.
➟ Action: Share what steps were taken.
➟ Result: State the outcome of those actions.

4. S-O-A-P
➟ Subject: Describe the main subject or issue.
➟ Objective: State the purpose of the interaction.
➟ Action: Explain what steps will be taken.
➟ Plan: Present a solution or a plan.

5. C-L-E-A-R
➟ Context: Provide a brief background for the task.
➟ Learn: Clarify what needs to be learned or understood.
➟ Evaluate: Define how progress or results will be measured.
➟ Action: List the steps required to complete the task.
➟ Review: Recap the outcome or key takeaways.

6. P-A-S-T-O-R
➟ Problem: State the issue that needs solving.
➟ Amplify: Highlight why the issue matters.
➟ Story: Give a quick example or case.
➟ Transformation: Show the change the solution brings.
➟ Offer: Share the proposed solution.
➟ Response: Recommend the next action.

7. F-A-B
➟ Features: List the key features of the product or idea.
➟ Advantages: Explain what those features help you do.
➟ Benefits: Show how they create real value or results.

8. 5-W-1-H
➟ Who: Identify the people involved or affected.
➟ What: Define the main issue or challenge.
➟ When: Mention the relevant timeframe.
➟ Where: Point to the location or context.
➟ Why: Explain why it matters.
➟ How: Describe how to solve it.

9. G-R-O-W
➟ Goal: Set the goal you want to reach.
➟ Reality: Outline the current challenge or situation.
➟ Options: List possible actions or paths forward.
➟ Will: Identify next steps and commit to them.

Try a framework today to quickly improve your results.

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Struggling to choose the right AI for each task?

Use this guide to pick the right AI tool in seconds.

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1. ChatGPT: 
↳ If your focus is content, whether it’s writing, editing, or summarizing, this model handles it all with ease, including casual back-and-forth replies.

2. Perplexity: 
↳ Useful when you need sourced answers, quick comparisons, detailed research, or market-level overviews, all in one place.

3. Grok:
↳ Best for tracking online trends, catching sarcasm and meme context, and reading live social chatter to see what’s trending now.

4. Gemini
↳ Inside your Google workflow, summarize docs, repair Sheet formulas, sort and label emails, and turn key points into clear, actionable tasks.

AI works when you pick the right tool at the right time.

Save this guide. Share it. Start with one use case.

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Google is offering free AI training! 

(Get free certificates and upgrade your skills).

From prompt design to deep learning, everything is covered.

Here are the top 7 Google AI courses:


1️⃣ Introduction to Generative AI

→ Create Gen AI apps with Google Tools
→ Takes 45 minutes to complete
→ Get free badge certificates

Course: https://lnkd.in/gzqt7ehQ


2️⃣ Introduction to Large Language Models

→ Understand the fundamentals of LLMs
→ Explore real-world applications of LLMs
→ Improve AI responses with prompt tuning

Course: https://lnkd.in/gFWMHWiW


3️⃣ Introduction to Responsible AI

→ Learn responsible AI principles
→ Understand its importance in technology
→ Explore Google’s approach to AI ethics

Course: https://lnkd.in/g5-VJgkT


4️⃣ Introduction to Image Generation

→ Master the core concepts of diffusion models
→ Learn how AI generates realistic images
→ Explore text-to-image generation techniques

Course: https://lnkd.in/gk2cPVFA


5️⃣ Encoder-Decoder Architecture

→ Learn how encoder-decoder models work
→ Train AI to generate meaningful text
→ Build and test your own model using Keras

Course: https://lnkd.in/giKmcvd8


6️⃣ Attention Mechanism

→ Understand how attention improves AI models
→ Apply attention techniques to language tasks
→ Enhance machine translation and sequence models

Course: https://lnkd.in/gEx4A56p


7️⃣ Prompt Design in Vertex AI

→ Learn to craft precise and effective AI prompts
→ Improve AI model accuracy with expert techniques
→ Get Google-certified in advanced AI prompting

Course: https://lnkd.in/gQA4TNXH


Upskill, get certified and advance your career!

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ChatGPT is just your intro to AI.

30 powerful AI tools to automate work, save hours, and simplify life.

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1. Timely: Automatically tracks time and fills your timesheets.

2. AskYourPDF: Lets you ask questions and summarize any PDF.

3. Wordtune: Rewrites and summarizes content for clarity and tone.

4. Magical: Automates repetitive tasks like calendar and email entries.

5. Google Duplex: Books appointments and handles phone conversations.

6. Writesonic: Creates blog posts, ads, emails, and SEO content.

7. Simplified: Helps you design, write, and publish content easily.

8. Suggesty: Gives human-like answers to any question.

9. TLDV: Records and summarizes meetings automatically.

10. Perplexity: Summarizes and explains web pages and articles.

11. Mem: Organizes notes and finds them when you need them.

12. Ellie: Writes and replies to emails in your voice.

13. Hints: Updates CRMs and manages tasks from chat.

14. AI of the Day: Shows trending AI tools and daily discoveries.

15. Waitroom: Keeps meetings short by timing speaking turns.

16. Beautiful: Builds smart, visually stunning presentations.

17. Slides: Turns your text into professional slide decks.

18. Docktopus: Creates interactive and animated presentations.

19. Tome: Builds visual stories and decks with your content.

20. Rephrase: Turns written text into talking video avatars.

21. Remove .bg: Instantly removes backgrounds from images.

22. Namelix: Suggests brandable names using your keywords.

23. Astria: Generates custom images trained on your style.

24. Looka: Designs logos and full brand kits in minutes.

25. Figma: Lets you design websites and apps collaboratively.

26. Blend: Creates clean product visuals for online shops.

27. Chatspot: Combines CRM search, reporting, and writing.

28. Botify: Builds digital human avatars for conversation.

29. Motion: Makes chatbots for any site or platform.

30. AskThere: Builds interactive quizzes and content.

You don’t need to use all 30. 
But mastering a few can 10x your results.

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OpenAI released 251 free AI prompts (links below). 

Perfect for work, learning, or creative projects.  

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1. ChatGPT For Any Role: (20 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/ghpRng7F

2. ChatGPT For Sales: (25 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gP-ejpRN
 
3. ChatGPT For Marketing: (25 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gzvUpSCZ
 
4. ChatGPT For Engineers: (20 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gYq98-F2
 
5. ChatGPT For Product: (20 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gygzSHm7

6. ChatGPT For HR: (24 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/ggNJyR4h
 
7. ChatGPT For Executives: (25 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gK74qYgs

 8. ChatGPT For Managers: (20 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gEUv_W7g

 9. ChatGPT For Finance: (24 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gDrcm-pA

 10. ChatGPT For Customer Success: (24 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gZ7gWKTc
 
11. ChatGPT For IT: (24 Prompts)
 ↳ https://lnkd.in/gpMpUEbH

The right prompts don’t just save time ➟ they build leverage.

Use these to get results others can’t replicate.

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Are you spending hours on problem-solving? 

Use proven frameworks + ChatGPT instead.

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Try this, it will save you hours: 

✓ Pick one of these proven frameworks
✓ Add context in a ChatGPT prompt
✓ Refine the response until it clicks

These 5 problem-solving methods work well with ChatGPT:

➟ SWOT Analysis: Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
➟ Decision Matrix: Compare choices across weighted criteria
➟ First Principles Thinking: Break problems into core components
➟ Force Field Analysis: Assess forces supporting or resisting change
➟ MECE Principle: Organize ideas without overlap or gaps

See the full breakdown in the infographic. 

Share your favorite problem-solving framework in the comments.

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Master these AI skills to future-proof your career. 

Use these skills to lead in an AI-first world.

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1. AI Fluency & Prompt Writing

Understand how modern AI works, its strengths, limits, and best uses. Then write clear, focused prompts that get accurate, useful results.

2. Data-Driven Decisions

Use AI to clean, analyze, and visualize complex data so you can compare outcomes, spot patterns, and support every decision with evidence.

3. Automation & Personal Productivity

Find repeatable tasks and automate them with tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or n8n, so you can focus on what really moves the needle.

4. Content, Design & Market Insight

Turn ideas into high-quality content, visuals, or research in minutes using tools like Jasper, Canva AI, and web-connected chatbots.

5. Ethics, Integration & Communication

Use AI responsibly, embed it naturally into your workflows, and clearly explain its value to your team, clients, or audience.

6. Human AI Collaboration

Know when to rely on AI and when human creativity, emotion, or judgment is the better choice.

Build a strong AI foundation today. 
Navigate the AI shift with confidence. 

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Most people prompt GPT-5 like it’s GPT-4. 

And miss out on its new reasoning power. 

To get the most out of GPT-5, you need to control how it thinks. 

Just like you’d brief a consultant differently for a quick update versus a full strategic plan.

GPT-5 has built-in reasoning modes. You just need to know how to use them.


1 - High Reasoning Mode

For strategic planning, complex evaluation, or innovative problem-solving.

Use these in your prompts:
✓ "Think comprehensively before answering"
✓ "Reason more systematically"
✓ "Conduct thorough evaluation first"

Actual prompt that works:
"You are my business advisor. Reason more systematically. Draft a 1-page strategy for [organization] to achieve [objective] within [timeline]."


2 - Minimal Reasoning Mode

For fast responses, brief overviews, or simple tasks.

Keep it direct:
✓ "Minimal reasoning needed"
✓ "Avoid lengthy explanations"
✓ "Provide solution immediately"

Pro prompt I use daily:
“Minimal reasoning. Create 5 email subject lines for [service] targeting [audience]. No explanations required.”


3 - Chain-of-Thought (CoT)

For step-by-step reasoning in one direction.

“Apply step-by-step reasoning: divide the challenge into stages, address each, then provide the final solution.”

Best for:
✓ Business challenges
✓ Performance reviews
✓ Planning content


4 - Tree-of-Thought (ToT)

Compares multiple pathways before choosing one.

"Generate at least 3 options. Weigh the advantages and drawbacks of each, then recommend the strongest choice and explain why."

Best for:
✓ Strategy development
✓ Investment decisions
✓ Creative solutions


5. The complete optimization framework:

1. Define the role ("You are a...")
2. Provide background (objective, audience, limitations)
3. Set reasoning approach (high/minimal/CoT/ToT)
4. Outline desired format (bullets, chart, plan)
5. Request changes ("Review this critically and improve")


Most people waste GPT-5's advanced capabilities.

Your prompt should guide the work, not guess it.

Match the reasoning level to your task.

Simple request = Minimal reasoning.
Strategic decision = High reasoning mode.
Comparing options = Tree-of-thought.
 
GPT-5 is fundamentally different. Use it right. 

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AI skills are essential for entrepreneurs.

They help you cut costs, save time & scale faster.

Here are 10 must-have AI skills for business success: 

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1. Prompt Engineering
Writing clear, strategic prompts for tools like ChatGPT is the key to getting high-quality results in writing, planning, and coding.

2. No-Code AI Automation
Learn platforms like Make or Zapier to streamline business workflows without any coding. This creates more efficient operations that scale.

3. AI-Powered Decision Making
Convert data into actionable business intelligence using tools like DataGPT or Looker Studio with GPT integration. Drive better, quicker decisions through AI insights.

4. AI Content Creation
Leverage platforms like Jasper, Copy AI, Canva, or Pictory to rapidly produce blogs, social posts, videos, and branded materials that enhance your marketing.

5. Building AI Workflows
Create comprehensive business systems by connecting various AI tools, such as linking ChatGPT with Gmail and Notion, to optimize everyday workflows.

6. AI for Customer Engagement
Implement AI chatbots like Tidio or Intercom Fin to handle customer service, automate common questions, and enhance client satisfaction with round-the-clock support.

7. AI Ethics, Privacy & Risk Awareness
Learn to protect customer information and apply ethical AI practices, including recognizing bias and establishing proper compliance measures.

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OpenAI just released 11 free prompt courses.

Beginner to advanced levels (I included all links): 

Use these courses to master ChatGPT prompts. 

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1. Introduction to Prompt Engineering 
→ Learn the basics of writing clear, effective prompts.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gxm69Kqr

2. Advanced Prompt Engineering 
→ Learn advanced prompt structures for precision & control.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gYGWjSQ4

3. ChatGPT 101: A Guide to Your AI Superassistant 
→ Use ChatGPT smartly for daily tasks.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gKEr5wyE

4. ChatGPT Projects 
→ Build hands-on projects to practice real-world prompting skills.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gFEV4zuP

5. ChatGPT & Reasoning 
→ Train ChatGPT to think logically and explain its reasoning.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gq5Qn_G8

6. Multimodality Explained 
→ Learn how ChatGPT processes text, visuals & inputs together.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gZX5nMXs

7. ChatGPT Search 
→ Learn advanced search and research workflows inside ChatGPT.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gVPHnrzy

8. OpenAI, LLMs & ChatGPT 
→ Understand how OpenAI models and LLMs actually work.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/g35FrwSC

9. Introduction to GPTs 
→ Learn how to build and customize your own GPTs.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/grnZWcMk

10. ChatGPT for Data Analysis 
→ Analyze data, charts, and sheets directly with ChatGPT.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gvSSAf8x

11. Deep Research 
→ Use Deep Research for detailed, sourced insights & summaries.
→ Course: https://lnkd.in/gYxcxeYe

ChatGPT hit 800 million users in just 3 years.
Less than 1% know how to get real results.
Learn it today. Lead tomorrow.

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Founders & CEOs simply cannot ignore AI.

AI gives you the edge to grow your company. 

From clutter-free inboxes to smarter calendars.

Here’s your must-have AI toolkit 👇 

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1. Strategic Planning
Use ChatGPT for content writing, ideation, and faster decision-making.

2. Meetings & Scheduling
Fireflies, Motion, and Notion AI handle notes, calendars, and team alignment.

3. Email & Feedback
Superhuman clears your inbox, while Loom powers async video feedback.

4. Workflow Automation
Make and n8n automate internal ops with tailored backend workflows.

5. Research & Productivity
Perplexity helps with executive research, & Bardeen removes browser busywork.

These tools save time and help you lead with clarity. 

You can automate busywork & focus on what moves the needle.

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Learning how to build AI agents isn't difficult. 

Here’s a roadmap divided into 3 levels: 

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⭐ Level 1: GenAI & RAG Basics

1. Introduction to GenAI: Discover what Generative AI is and how it's used.

2. LLM Basics: Learn how large language models are trained and applied.

3. Prompt Engineering: Master writing good prompts for better LLM outputs.

4. LLM Parameters: Adjust outputs using temperature, top-p, and token limits.

5. Data Preprocessing: Format, clean, and split data for AI systems.

6. RAG Fundamentals: Mix LLMs with search to retrieve accurate information.

7. Vector Databases: Save & find embeddings with Pinecone, Chroma, etc.

8. API Wrappers: Connect to LLMs via LangChain, LlamaIndex, or direct APIs.

9. Tool Integration: Enable LLMs to access search, code, or external APIs.

⭐ Level 2: AI Agent Essentials

10. What Are AI Agents? Discover how agents plan, think, and work autonomously.

11. Agent Frameworks: Learn LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, and similar tools.

12. Build Your First Agent: Build a basic AI agent that handles real-world tasks.

13. Agent Workflows: Plan how agents process, decide, and execute work.

14. Agent Memory: Give agents memory to remember past interactions.

15. Agent Evaluation: Measure agent accuracy, reliability, and performance.

16. Multi-Step Reasoning: Teach agents to follow logical thinking sequences.

17. Multi-Agent Systems: Enable agents to collaborate on complex tasks.

18. Agentic RAG: Build RAG into an autonomous agent system.

19. Action Planning: Make agents plan, adapt, retry, and optimize decisions.

20. Guardrails & Safety: Add filters to ensure agents stay factual and safe.

⭐ Level 3: Advanced Agent Skills

21. Real-World Integration: Link agents with apps like Gmail, Slack, or Notion.

22. Autonomous Loops: Build agents that manage and execute tasks on their own.

23. Custom Toolkits: Give agents custom APIs or Python tools.

24. Performance Optimization: Boost agent speed, reduce costs, and fix errors.

25. Production Deployment: Launch your AI agent for actual users to use.

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Copy and paste these ChatGPT prompts to create an irresistible Resume/CV.

Showcase your strengths. Turn applications into interview invites!

Use these 10 proven ChatGPT prompts:

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📈 Prompt 1: ATS Resume Fixer

Make my resume pass [Job Title] computer screening by adding exact keywords from the job posting. Remove fancy formatting that blocks scanning software. Use simple bullet points and standard section names. Apply the "2-page rule" and show which file format works best. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Job description: [Paste Job Description].


📈 Prompt 2: Results-Based Bullet Writer

Change my [Job Title] job duties into impressive results using the "PAR method" (Problem-Action-Result). Show how I solved problems, saved money, or improved processes. Write a comparison showing weak vs strong bullet examples. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Target role: [Paste Job Description].


📈 Prompt 3: Value Proposition Summary

Write an opening summary for [Role] using the "30-second rule" that makes recruiters want to read more. Start with years of experience and the biggest career achievement. Include key skills and clear career goals. Write 3 different versions for various experience levels and rate their appeal. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Job target: [Paste Job Description].


📈 Prompt 4: Skills Hierarchy Builder

List my abilities for [Job Title] using the "T-shaped skills model" in order of what employers value most. Separate hard skills from soft skills. Remove old skills that would lower my chances, and add new ones from job trends. Show which skills match perfectly with job requirements. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Job needs: [Paste Job Description].


📈 Prompt 5: Leadership Impact Showcase

Show my leadership wins for [Role Level] using the "STAR method", including team sizes led and results achieved. Add examples of developing people and improving team performance. Create stories that prove I can handle bigger leadership roles. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Target job: [Paste Job Description].


📈 Prompt 6: Career Pivot Helper

Connect my work from [Current Field] to [New Industry] using the "transferable skills bridge" by showing how my skills solve their common problems. Research what challenges the new field faces and explain my relevant experience. Add learning steps that show a serious commitment to career change. My resume: [Paste Resume]. New goal: [Paste Target Role].


📈 Prompt 7: Education ROI Maximizer

Format my educational details for [Career Stage] using the "relevance filter," highlighting courses and projects that fit job needs. Include active certifications and ongoing learning. Connect academic work to real business value. My resume: [Paste Resume]. Role focus: [Paste Job Description].


⭐ Find prompts 8, 9 & 10 in comments

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YouTube offers amazing AI education for FREE.

Yet 97% struggle to find top channels to learn AI.

Here are my go-to YouTube channels for AI insights:

1. AI Explained
↳ A source for AI news, events, and upcoming developments.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/g2xmCQFh

2. Matt Wolfe
↳ Explores AI tools, no-code tech, and trends.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gxNbBumW

3. AI Andy
↳ Shares AI insights with a fun and engaging twist.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gJ6EdUdB

4. MattVidPro AI
↳ Provides tutorials on AI and machine learning concepts.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gmquSz27

5. Two Minute Papers
↳ Breaks down AI research into short, easy-to-digest videos.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gPTrMv7k

6. David Shapiro
↳ Focuses on AI architectures, NLP, and automation.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gtM6k-jZ

7. The AI Advantage
↳ Teaches AI tools and applications for all skill levels.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gWxDCj_Q

8. Machine Learning Street Talk
↳ Features deep AI discussions with industry experts.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gRTYJ47R

9. Siraj Raval
↳ Simplifies AI, coding, and technology with hands-on tutorials.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gHkTgJYp

10. Tech With Tim
↳ Offers coding tutorials with a focus on AI applications.
↳ Channel: https://lnkd.in/gjsqEKcB

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The Anatomy of a Strong GPT-5 Prompt. 

6-step structure to unlock AI's full potential.

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1. Role
→ Assign GPT-5 a defined role to shape its perspective.
→ Framing expertise improves clarity and focus in answers.

2. Task
→ Clearly state the action you want GPT-5 to perform.
→ Make the outcome or deliverable specific and measurable.

3. Context
→ Provide details that help GPT-5 deliver accurate results.
→ Include background, limits, and examples where relevant.

4. Reasoning
→ Instruct the model to think through the problem.
→ Ask for a brief logic or a stepwise approach before the answer.

5. Output
→ State clearly how the response should be delivered.
→ Indicate format (bullets, steps, tables, or narrative).

6. Conditions
→ Set boundaries for scope, length, or stopping points.
→ Tell it when to stop or move to the next step.

Use this framework to get expert-level answers from ChatGPT. 

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ChatGPT and Perplexity are useful.

But Grok's research results are next level.

It doesn’t just find info. It connects insights, identifies patterns, and delivers real answers - fast.

Here are 5 powerful ways to use Grok for research:


1. Business Deep Research

Understanding your competition is crucial before launching a product. DeepSearch in Grok can analyze business models, pricing, and key differentiators. 

Try this prompt: 
"Analyze the top 5 competitors in [industry]. Focus on their pricing, revenue models, strengths, and weaknesses. Provide insights on how a new business can compete effectively."


2. Market Trend Analysis

Stay ahead by spotting emerging marketing trends early. Use Grok to track shifts in consumer behavior, emerging technologies, and market changes.

Try this prompt: 
"Identify the latest trends in [industry]. Analyze consumer demand, emerging technologies, and key players shaping the future. Summarize the top insights."


3. Academic & Scientific Research

Need credible research on scientific papers fast? Grok’s DeepSearch finds and summarizes breakthroughs in science, medicine, and engineering.

Try this prompt:
"Summarize the latest research on [topic]. Provide key findings, methodologies, and how it compares to previous studies. Include credible sources."


4. Investment & Startup Research

Looking to invest in a startup or analyze new markets? Use Grok to uncover promising companies, funding rounds, and where investor interest is moving.

Try this prompt:
"Analyze the startup landscape in [industry]. Identify promising startups, their funding rounds, valuation trends, and investor interest. Provide actionable insights."


5. Advanced Legal & Policy Research

Track how laws, policies, and regulations are shifting. Grok gives you the latest developments and what they mean, without the legal jargon.

Try this prompt:
"Summarize the latest legal developments in [topic]. Identify key court rulings, policy changes, and their implications for businesses and consumers."


Grok’s research capabilities are unmatched.

It thinks, connects, and delivers insight you can use.

Which use case do you find most useful? Let me know in comments. 


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AI tools are powerful if you know how to prompt. 

Here are 15 rules for writing powerful prompts: 

(applies to all AI models 🔖 save for later)

1. Define the Objective
↳ Clearly state the purpose of your prompt to guide ChatGPT’s response.

2. Specify the Format
↳ Indicate the desired structure, such as bullet points, tables, or paragraphs.

3. Assign a Role
↳ Instruct ChatGPT to assume a specific role (marketer, teacher, etc.) to tailor response.

4. Identify the Audience
↳ Clarify who the target audience is to align the tone and content accordingly.

5. Provide Context
↳ Offer background information to help ChatGPT understand the situation.

6. Set Constraints
↳ Define any limitations, such as word count or topics to avoid, to guide the response.

7. Use Clear & Concise Language
↳ Avoid confusion by using specific instructions and concise language.

8. Include Examples
↳ Provide specific examples to illustrate the preferred response.

9. Specify the Tone
↳ Indicate whether the response should be formal, casual, playful, etc.

10. Ask for Step-by-Step Explanations
↳ For complex topics, request detailed breakdowns for better understanding.

11. Encourage Creativity
↳ Invite innovative ideas when needed to explore different perspectives.

12. Request Citations
↳ Ask for sources to verify factual information when necessary.

13. Avoid Multiple Questions
↳ Limit to one question per prompt to avoid confusion.

14. Test and Refine Prompts
↳ Experiment with different phrases to achieve the best results.

15. Provide Feedback
↳ If the response isn't what you expected, offer feedback for adjustments.

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Basic AI knowledge is essential in today’s workplace. 

Here are the top 12 AI terms you need to know. 

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1. LLM: Predicts and generates human-like text.

2. Transformer: Helps AI understand context and relationships.

3. Prompt Engineering: Writing inputs that guide AI clearly.

4. Fine-Tuning: Custom training for industry-specific tasks.

5. Embedding: Turns words into numbers for comparison.

6. RAG: Pulls real info before generating answers.

7. Token: Small text units AI reads and counts.

8. Hallucination: Generates believable but false information.

9. Zero-Shot: Solves tasks without prior examples.

10. Chain-of-Thought: AI explains its reasoning step by step.

11. Context Window: Limits how much AI can process at once.

12. Temperature: Controls randomness vs. precision in output.

In the age of AI, no matter your role or function…

Knowing these terms is no longer optional.

Save it. Share it. Speak AI clearly.

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