This is Alvaro.AI
Every moment in history has a big challenge. In the 15th century that might have been the discovery of a new lands by navigating the ocean, as much as in the beginning of the 20th century the big challenge was to find the way for us to fly. Every age has a big question to be answered, including ours.
I believe the main dilemma of our generation consists of how to extend our human capabilities using data and AI, ethically and responsibly. And that is why Alvaro.AI has been born.
With this personal project I aim to build the technology that represents and outgrows my personal beliefs, ideas, experiences and work. Slowly but surely.
This is a lifetime project. Maybe even longer.
How does one build an AI version of himself? And why should someone do it? I have no idea. I have never done it. I just realised I need to do it if I want to extend the positive impact in humanity beyond my lifetime. It’s deep and a bit scary, I know, but I leave you to think about it.
I have started this introspective journey by asking myself a question: What are my beliefs? What are the principles that rule my life and I would like to rule the AI version of myself? After much thinking, I have summarised them in 5 principles:
- Lead by Learning.
- Learn to build reality.
- Better is best.
- My heart is in it.
- Online, or not.
You can read more about them HERE: https://www.alvaro.ai/ibelieve
Just that simple question kept me busy more than 2 months. When one looks inside suddenly realises there is a lot of digging to be done before moving a finger.
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As much as beliefs, a person is defined by actions. And that is why the next step for me was reflecting about what I do, as a base to build Alvaro.AI moving forward. To be fair, I am currently involved -physically and emotionally- in different ways with the following projects:
- Skills Matter
- Paz
- Udacity
- Sana
You can read more about what I do HERE: https://www.alvaro.ai/ido/
So far, by focusing on my beliefs and actions, I was analysing my life from an individualistic perspective. However, a huge part of who I am has been deeply influenced by the people I surround myself with. That’s how I arrived to the question: Where do I belong? And found out that, in addition to my family and close friends, there are certain communities that had an important role shaping my character. Those are:
- Sandbox
- 500 Startups
- Global Shapers
- Imagine
- Yuzz
You can read more about them HERE: https://www.alvaro.ai/i-belong/
Whatever Alvaro.AI grows into, I consider that my beliefs, my actions and the networks I belong to are a good base to start building the future. Soon will my learnings, my creations and failures join the journey, as it always happens.
If you want to be part of it, work with me, or receive my updates, start talking to Alvaro.AI.
