How to Pivot from Hollywood Writing to AI Disruption ( AI Apps for Neurodivergent People) - w/ Victor
What happens when a Marvel writer loses $500,000 on his first tech deal? In this episode of Ready Set Do, I sit down with Victor—a legally blind, albino filmmaker and founder who is disrupting the AI space. We dive into the first few steps of his transition from Hollywood to tech, his unique philosophy on modular AI, and how he's building 'Magic Bookifier' to remove obstacles for neurodivergent writers.Ready Set Do Podcast, Victor Varnado, Marvel Writer, Legally Blind, Albino, AI Founder, Future of AI, Magic Bookifier, Neurodivergent, Startup Failure, $500k Loss, Career Pivot, First Steps, Tech Industry, Hollywood, Jimmy Kimmel, Love & Hip Hop, Tech Startup, Modular AI, AI Coach, Supreme Robot, Innovation, ResilienceTimestamps:00:00 Intro + Background01:19 Navigating Life as a Legally Blind Person03:50 The Journey into Comedy and Writing06:43 Career Trajectory: From Stand-Up to Production08:54 Innovative Projects: Video Games and Writing Assistants12:15 Understanding Neurodivergence14:20 Building Software for Neurodivergent Individuals17:15 The Intersection of Writing and Tech18:06 Lessons from Tech Ventures and Mistakes22:21 The Evolution of AI and Its Applications25:24 The Modular Approach to AI Development27:09 Navigating the Tech Landscape: Pre and Post-AI Era30:43 Pivoting from Tech to Entertainment: First Steps31:49 Creating Engaging Content: The Importance of Quality33:53 The Journey of Filmmaking: From Concept to Production36:29 Overcoming Creative Blocks: The Path to Improvement39:03 The Learning Curve: Embracing the Process40:22 Celebrity Encounters: Stories from the Industry41:59 AI's Impact on Hollywood: A New Era43:05 Supreme Robot: Vision and Future Projects