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Johnny Ha

pro

• Jan 20

Building AI Agents That Actually Work: From Automation to Autonomy I’ve been deep in the weeds building AI-powered automations and autonomous agents that go beyond simple prompts.

My current focus:

Designing task-oriented AI agents that can reason, plan, and take action Automating real workflows (ops, research, content, internal tools) with LLMs + APIs Turning messy, manual processes into reliable, scalable systems Exploring multi-agent setups, tool calling, memory, and guardrails The goal isn’t “AI for demos” — it’s production-ready AI systems that save time and unlock leverage.

If you’re thinking about:

AI agents for your product or internal team Replacing repetitive workflows with automation Shipping AI features that users actually trust Happy to share learnings, patterns, and pitfalls I’m seeing as this space moves fast 🚀

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Kraig Mathias

max

• Feb 24

I just added up my Lovable spend.

$5,600+ invested in learning how to build AI-powered systems properly.

That investment has translated into real client work:

• Production websites • Integrated backend systems • Stripe subscriptions & checkouts • AI video, voice & transcription workflows • A live iOS app in the App Store

Most AI projects don’t fail because of the AI. They fail because the architecture underneath it isn’t solid.

I specialize in building integrated platforms — not experiments.

If that’s what you need, let’s talk.

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Oluwatoyin Atanda

pro

• Feb 25

This is the kind of post I love seeing. So many people talk about AI like it’s magic, but the real work is the structure underneath. Tools don’t fail, weak foundations do.

Respect for putting real money and time into learning it properly and turning it into actual client work, not just experiments. Well-done, Mathias.

Daniel Flow

• Feb 25

Check out my LinkedIn portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-oluwafikayomi-famuyiwa-268a2a3a6

The first niche in my automation series is Real Estate.

I built a Lead Intelligence System that finds, qualifies, and follows up with prospects automatically, no more missed opportunities, no more manual chasing. This system ensures your calendar fills with high-quality leads while you focus on closing deals.

If you want to see how it works and get ahead of your competition, comment “REAL ESTATE AI” or send me a DM.