Kate

Building my tech circle on here 🤝 If you’re building in any of these spaces: AI & automation Tech & startups Software development SaaS AI agents Automation workflows Drop a “hi” below 👋 I’d love to discover what you’re building, connect with people who are actually doing the work, and support each other along the way. Let’s build, learn and grow together. – at Nairobi, Kenya

I’m building a business ecosystem with AI, and I haven’t hired a team of developers or spent thousands on software. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes... I'm bringing together my companies SAIS Lead Hunter and MatchMarket using Claude Code, GitHub, Supabase and Vercel to build something much bigger than a lead generation tool. The vision is a connected SAIS ecosystem where leads don't just sit in a spreadsheet waiting for someone to call them. They become business opportunities.. SAIS Leads powers the discovery, intelligence and automation. Those leads and insights feed into our mother company, SAIS Events, where smart B2B connections are made between international buyers, suppliers, exhibitors and business decision makers. Think delegate discovery, qualification, recruitment campaigns, international business matchmaking and eventually institutional SME programmes. But the interesting bit is this 🤔 😆...⤵️ I'm not a traditional software developer. I'm learning, building and connecting these systems myself with AI as my development partner. We're starting with technology we already have, real business contracts and an actual problem to solve. I don't need expensive development team. No unnecessary subscriptions. Zero additional development budget...at least for a start and its already given me alot. Probably the thing i need to add here is @AnthropicAI API which gives too much credits, and @claudeai Pro subscription which most of us obviously need.. ChatGPT helps me with ideation and image generation. Free plan is enough if you have strong personalised custom instructions.. I'm documenting the entire journey, including the tools, technical setup, challenges, decisions and progress. Follow me for the complete guide and a front row seat as we build SAIS ecosystem from scratch with AI and no tech background.. We're not just building software. We're building the infrastructure behind smarter global business connections. I'd love to connect with other builders who's journey is similar to mine... – at Nairobi, Kenya

YOU DON'T NEED A BIG BUDGET OR A TECH TEAM TO BUILD A STARTUP ANYMORE. If you're building with AI, save this toolkit. You might need it for your next big idea. Here's a stack of tools you can use to build and launch your own digital products without spending a fortune. THE AI BUILDER'S TOOLKIT Development & Deployment - GitHub → Version control (Free) - Claude → AI-powered coding ($20/month) - Namecheap → Domain registration (~$12/year) - Cloudflare → DNS management (Free) - Vercel → Hosting and deployment (Free) Backend & Infrastructure - Clerk → User authentication (Free tier) - Supabase → Database and backend (Free tier) - Upstash → Redis database (Free tier) - Pinecone → Vector database (Free tier) Business & Growth - Resend → Email delivery (Free tier) - Stripe → Online payments (Transaction fees apply) - PostHog → Product analytics (Free tier) - Sentry → Error monitoring (Free tier) Your potential starting budget? Around $20/month, depending on usage, pricing changes and the features you need. No expensive servers. No big development team. No massive upfront investment. You can start with an idea, the right AI tools, an internet connection and the willingness to learn. Think about that for a moment. We're living in a time when someone with zero traditional coding experience can use AI to build websites, applications, business systems and digital products that once required an entire development team. But here's the catch: Having access to AI tools isn't the same as knowing how to build with them. The real advantage is learning how to connect these tools, give AI the right instructions and turn ideas into working systems. Save this post for your next project. And if you're interested in learning how to build with these tools, connect with me. I'm happy to share practical tips, insights and lessons from my own AI building journey. The opportunity is here. Learn to build, not just to prompt. – at Nairobi, Kenya

I think I just rejected an AI sales agent! So, I received a prospecting call today, and something about the voice didn't sound quite right. Me: "Are you AI or a real person?" Caller: "I'm AI." Me: "Oh, sorry, not interested!" And just like that, the conversation ended before I even heard the full pitch. AI is transforming how we do business, and I'm all for using technology to improve efficiency. But today's experience reminded me that how we approach potential customers matters just as much as what we're offering. Perhaps I wasn't rejecting the service at all. Maybe I was simply reacting to the delivery. Technology can open doors, but genuine human connection still has its place. Now I'm curious: Would you entertain a sales call from an AI agent, or would you hang up like I did?

A LITTLE REMINDER AS WE WELCOME A NEW MONTH ❤️ Be kind. Be humble. Be patient. Choose positivity. Offer support. Treat people with respect. You never really know what someone is going through behind closed doors. Sometimes, a little kindness, a few encouraging words, or simply being there can mean more than you’ll ever know. Let’s step into this new month with softer hearts, good intentions, and a little more compassion for one another. ❤️ – at Nairobi, Kenya

AI is putting thieves jobs at risk now 😆 – at Nairobi, Kenya

2026 GAVE ME A GIFT I NEVER SAW COMING. AI TURNED ME INTO A BUILDER. If there’s one gift I’m grateful for in 2026, it’s discovering what AI can really do. I started with zero tech background. Today, I’m building systems and learning how to turn them into income. Sometimes, I look at how far I’ve come and still find it hard to believe. And the crazy part is I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. There’s a hidden goldmine inside AI that most people haven’t discovered yet. While many are using these tools for fun, a growing number of us are using them to build real systems, solve business problems and create new income streams. I’m grateful to God for ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Manus and Gemini. These tools have opened doors I never imagined walking through. I keep telling people.. .....don’t just play with AI. Learn to build with it. Learn how to solve problems with it. Learn how to turn what you know into something people are willing to pay for. Because one day, you might look back and wish you had started earlier. Hats off to every builder in this space. Keep experimenting, keep learning and keep shipping. 💪 The future looks bright, and I believe we’re still early. If you’re building AI agents, automations or AI powered systems, let’s connect. I’d love to meet more people who are turning ideas into reality. – at Nairobi, Kenya

I wonder whether the next generation will ever know what it feels like to be genuinely bad at something. Think about it. AI will help them write, draw, code, communicate and solve problems before they’ve even mastered the basics. But some of our greatest lessons come from failing, struggling, practising and trying again until we finally get it right. If AI removes the struggle from learning, what happens to the patience, resilience and creativity that struggle builds? Are we unlocking human potential, or risking a generation that never learns how to discover it for themselves? – at Nairobi, Kenya

🚨 THE AI IPO RACE JUST ENTERED A NEW PHASE. Anthropic has reportedly filed its S-1 with the SEC. If confirmed, this is a major step towards an IPO, and the numbers behind one of AI’s biggest players could soon change how the entire industry is valued. Revenue. Losses. Compute costs. Ownership. The financial reality behind the AI race is coming into focus. Here’s what I’m watching next. The roadshow, investor demand and how the market values Anthropic. Those numbers could become a benchmark for OpenAI and other AI companies, forcing investors to rethink what these businesses are actually worth. If you build with AI, sell AI services or invest in the sector, pay attention. This isn’t just about buying shares in an IPO. It’s about understanding where the money, competition and opportunities in AI are heading before the crowd catches on. If you're positioning yourself for what’s coming, or paying attention lets connect

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A house is built one brick at a time. Be patient with your progress, for steady hands build lasting things.

While some people in cryptoland are busy hating on AI, the real opportunity is taking shape. CZ predicts AI agents could move away from credit cards and use crypto for payments, with transaction volumes potentially exploding by up to 1,000x. But payments are only the beginning. AI agents won't just pay in crypto. They'll trade, transact and exchange value with other agents. Payments are the warm-up. The real opportunity is an economy where AI agents transact with each other. And the people learning to build and use AI agents now could be positioning themselves for opportunities that most people haven't even started thinking about. This is exactly why I've been building AI agents and automation systems. I'm not just watching the AI revolution unfold. I'm learning to build the infrastructure behind it. We're still early. The question is whether you'll spend this time arguing about AI or learning how to use it to create real value. – at Nairobi, Kenya

AI agents could change how the crypto market operates. Are you paying attention? 🚨 Binance founder CZ says AI agents could process 1,000X more transactions than humans ever could. And crypto could become a key part of how they transact. I agree. As AI agents become more autonomous, blockchain-based payments and digital assets could play a much bigger role in the economy. I also believe altcoins deserve a closer look, particularly projects building real solutions at the intersection of AI, payments, and blockchain infrastructure. The key is separating projects with genuine utility from those simply riding the hype. AI and crypto could be a powerful combination in the next bull run. Keep researching. Stay informed. #AI #Crypto #Altcoins #AIAgents – at Nairobi, Kenya

I think this goes to the entire financial industry 🤔 – at Nairobi, Kenya

BREAKING: China is seeking to confiscate 61,800+ BTC worth approximately $5.1 BILLION, linked to one of the largest investment fraud cases in history. The Bitcoin was seized by UK authorities and is tied to a massive Chinese investment fraud that affected more than 102,000 investors. Chinese prosecutors are now pursuing confiscation of the assets, but the legal battle over who ultimately gets the Bitcoin is far from over. A $5 BILLION crypto case. And the story is still unfolding.

Why rent someone else's signals when you can build your own scanner, test your own strategies, and run a system you own? Most beginners jump into live trading before they've tested anything. Before you risk real money, run your strategy through Claude. Check the results. Prove it works. This is where 90% of people quit, because testing is slow and hard. Do it anyway. Verify the numbers. Then think about going live. Save this cheat sheet in your notebook: SL = Stop Loss TP = Take Profit R/R = Risk to Reward MS = Market Structure MSS = Market Structure Shift CHoCH = Change of Character BOS = Break of Structure OB = Order Block IMB = Imbalance FVG = Fair Value Gap EQH = Equal Highs EQL = Equal Lows BSL = Buy Side Liquidity SSL = Sell Side Liquidity POI = Point of Interest S/R = Support and Resistance HTF = Higher Timeframe LTF = Lower Timeframe PIP = Price Interest Point LOT = Lot Size Claude can help you test and refine your strategy, but no tool can promise profit. Let your results prove your edge before you put your capital on the line. Start here: saisleads.com/couch-to-quant – at Nairobi, Kenya

Before AI trading: Hours spent watching charts and monitoring the market. Now: I use AI agents to help monitor the charts and automate parts of my trading workflow, so I spend less time glued to the screen. I review their activity, check performance, and stay in control of my decisions. That gives me more time to focus on my other businesses without constantly watching the market. Work smarter. Automate where it makes sense. Stay in control. AI can help with the workload, but smart risk management still matters. – at Nairobi, Kenya