The untold narrative of our era is that there are yet untraveled paths to tread and new discoveries to uncover in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). In Grow Up Fast: Lessons From An AI Startup, Zach Rattner, an entrepreneur who journeyed from being a corporate employee to a startup founder, reveals how we can navigate this relatively unknown terrain to create novel leadership and management solutions.
Zach, CTO and Co-Founder of the AI startup Yembo, offers an honest and enlightening perspective on the journey of building a startup in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
This book isn't about quick success or easy wins; instead, it emphasizes the importance of adaptability, patience, and resilience in the face of unexpected hurdles.
It's a guide for those who are eager to venture into the world of AI, based on Zach's own trials and triumphs.
Zach opens with the transformative concept that in the realm of AI startups, uncertainty and discomfort are not hurdles but catalysts for growth. While many may be blinded by the allure of cutting-edge technology and rapid development, Zach argues that progress should not be confined to established tech hubs or pre-defined paths. Every industry, every business holds the potential for evolution.
It is all rooted in one crucial capability that every leader must cultivate: the power to question, learn, and adapt.
The book includes key lessons learned:
• The importance of questioning assumptions
• The value of diversity within a team
• The traps and benefits of feedback
• The beauty of constraints
Zach shows us that getting comfortable with discomfort, effectively managing uncertainty, and empowering teams are critical elements in a startup's progression.
Grow Up Fast brings forth both an invigorating vision of future growth in the AI sector, and a fresh approach to understanding innovation: it all begins by asking the right questions which then lead you to discover untapped potential.
Zach's experiences and insights serve as an inspirational compass for those eager to embark on their own entrepreneurial journey in the captivating yet intricate world of AI startups.
Zach Rattner, the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder at Yembo, is a software engineer with over 15 years of experience. He has a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech. Yembo is the leader in AI-powered virtual surveys with over 2 million videos inspected and customers in over 20 countries.
Zach’s previous projects include building a flashcard studying tool that scaled to over a million users and serving as the software lead for Qualcomm’s internal innovation program, Qualcomm ImpaQt.
He is in the top 2% of contributors on Stack Overflow and has 18 granted US patents with several more pending. Grow Up Fast is his first book.
He has three children and lives in California with his wife Lindsay.
Rita Sus is a professional visual artist of academic training with a background in art history and animation.
She is a big fan of aesthetics with a passion for detail and high-quality craft.
Through her work, she aims to create a space for contemplation where everyone is welcome.
Rita's work is available at https://emit-light.com