In This Episode
AI is being trained on your life — your writing, your art, your work — without permission, credit, or payment. It’s the current default.
Learn about:
How the creative economy is being reshaped without your consent
What data resistance is, and how to protect your work
Why blockchain matters more than ever for ownership and attribution
And how vibe coding lets anyone create tools, apps, and systems — no traditional coding background required
Meet This Week’s Guest: Stephane Boghossian
Current Location: Abu Dhabi
Role: Product architect and AI builder; former growth lead at Lovable
Note: Launching 7 AI tools and helping shape the UAE’s national AI hub
Beyond the Bio: Soon to be a first-time dad
Stephane joined us to talk about:
Why anyone can now build working apps with AI
The rise of one-person startups powered by agents
What vibe coding really means (it’s not just typing — it’s directing)
How to move from “doing tasks” to designing systems
Links:
• stephane.bio – Personal site & projects
• OpenStartup.ai – Directory of AI-built tools
• LinkedIn – Professional profile
How to Stay in Control
1. Understand the tech that gives power back
Blockchain is the new infrastructure for ownership and property rights.
It lets you:
Track provenance
Embed licensing directly into your work
Automate royalties and usage rights
And much more
Platforms like Story Protocol and Zora are already building this future.
2. Don’t outsource your soul
AI is a powerful tool — but it’s not a replacement for your judgment, your edits, or your taste.
It’s your perspective that makes your work human.
That’s what makes you irreplaceable.
3. Start vibe coding
You don’t need to “learn to code” in the traditional sense.
Instead, learn to:
Guide AI tools with clear intent
Remix existing components
Ship working products — fast
This is the new creative literacy. And it’s open to everyone.
Tools & Ideas from This Episode
Lovable – AI full-stack code assistant
Glaze & Nightshade – Tools to fight unauthorized AI scraping
Story Protocol – Blockchain IP infrastructure
Zora – Media licensing and monetization platform
Data Poisoning 101 – Explainer from IBM
Chris Dixon on the New Internet Economy – Read Write Own, pg. 216:
“Artificial Intelligence: A New Economic Covenant for Creators”
See you on Sunday 10AM PT for the next livestream.
Keep evolving!
Misha
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