About this episode
What does it really take to become a small business founder in the AI space?In this episode of Time We Discuss, we sit down with John Poothokaran, founder of an AI powered soccer highlights app, to talk about his journey from aerospace engineering to building an AI startup from the ground up.John shares how he transitioned into artificial intelligence, why he decided to build an AI soccer highlights app, and what it is actually like launching a product as a small business founder. We dive into using AI tools to build apps, working without a formal business background, validating startup ideas, and the realities of sales, rejection, and persistence.This conversation is a must watch if you are curious about working in AI, building an app, starting a tech startup, or turning a passion like soccer into a real business.Topics covered include:Becoming a small business founder in the AI spaceBuilding an AI soccer highlights appUsing AI tools to prototype and launch productsTransitioning from engineering to AIStartup lessons, sales, and customer discoveryWhy moments matter more than analytics in soccerIf you play soccer, work in tech, or are thinking about starting your own AI powered app, this episode offers real world insight and honest advice.Listen to more episodes of Time We Discuss for real conversations about careers, startups, and what it is actually like working in different industries.Drop your questions or thoughts in the commentsLike and subscribe for more career focused conversations=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:48 - What is Street.AI?2:01 - What education is needed to build a small business AI soccer app?5:51 - Can anyone create an app like this one?7:30 - Why create an AI soccer/football app?11:10 - Importance of leveraging others13:34 - Filling business knowledge gaps18:19 - How did you know this project could be a business?21:16 - What advice would you give yourself?22:22 - Talent has the floor23:03 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:John PoothokaranDonate to WikipediaSTREET App on iOSSTREET App on Android================================
