#20 AI in public schools? It’s not just hype. | Stas Shakirov

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In this episode, I sit down with Stas Shakirov, CEO of Humy.ai, a platform transforming education by bringing historical and language arts learning to classrooms through AI. We discuss: - Pivoting from Mental Health to Education: The story behind Humy.ai’s shift in focus and its impact on the company's direction. - Building for Teachers: How Humy.ai collaborates with U.S. educators to craft a customized AI-driven platform that enhances classroom engagement. - Talking to Customers: Unique strategies for gathering valuable feedback from teachers and students alike. - International Expansion: The challenges of selling to U.S. schools from Sweden, including the complexities of localizing content for different states. - Mental Health & Self-Care as a Founder: Insights into managing stress, self-care practices, and the balance between personal and professional life. - Building on AI: How Humy.ai utilizes ChatGPT for development, the hurdles of working with GPT models, and their future AI plans. - ️ Product Testing and Privacy: Handling sensitive data in educational environments and designing for student privacy.