The Builder Stack
AI Tools
I don't just advise on AI. I build with it. This is the stack I run every day to ship automations and go-to-market systems that turn strategy into traction. Grouped by purpose: personal, professional, business, each with exactly how I put it to work.
Personal purpose
13 tools
Image Generation
DALL-E 2
An advanced AI system by OpenAI that generates realistic images and artwork from text descriptions.
- ·Creating original artwork from text prompts
- ·Generating visual concepts for personal projects
- ·Visualizing creative ideas without drawing skills
- ·Designing custom images for social media
Computer Vision
GFP-GAN
A state-of-the-art photo restoration tool developed by Tencent researchers that restores old or damaged photos with impressive realism.
- ·Restoring old family photographs
- ·Enhancing low-quality personal images
- ·Preserving precious memories
- ·Improving historical photo collections
Image Generation
Canva's AI Art Generator
An integrated AI tool within Canva that helps create unique designs and artwork.
- ·Designing personalized graphics
- ·Creating social media content
- ·Generating artistic visuals for personal projects
- ·Enhancing presentations with AI-generated art
Video Generation or Editing
Lumen5
A video creation platform that uses AI to transform text content into engaging videos.
- ·Converting blog posts into video content
- ·Creating family memory videos
- ·Producing social media video content
- ·Developing personal video projects without advanced editing skills
Text Generation / NLP
Copy.ai
An AI-powered copywriting tool that generates unique content based on brief descriptions.
- ·Writing social media captions
- ·Creating personal blog content
- ·Drafting emails and messages
- ·Generating creative writing ideas
Audio / Podcast / Voice Generation
Lalal.ai
An audio processing tool that uses AI to separate vocals from instrumentals and split audio tracks.
- ·Isolating vocals for karaoke
- ·Creating remixes of favorite songs
- ·Extracting specific sounds from recordings
- ·Improving audio quality of personal recordings
Chatbots and Conversational Agents
ChatGPT
A conversational AI assistant that can provide information, assist with tasks, and generate various types of content.
- ·Getting answers to questions
- ·Brainstorming ideas for personal projects
- ·Assistance with writing and editing
- ·Learning new concepts through interactive conversations
Audio / Podcast / Voice Generation
Udio
An AI-powered music generation tool that allows users to create custom music with specific lyrics and structure.
- ·Creating personal soundtracks
- ·Generating background music for videos
- ·Composing unique songs without musical training
- ·Experimenting with different musical styles
Audio / Podcast / Voice Generation
ElevenLabs
A platform that creates ultra-realistic AI-generated voices for various applications.
- ·Adding voiceovers to personal videos
- ·Creating podcasts or audiobooks
- ·Developing interactive story content
- ·Adding narration to presentations
Text Generation / NLP
Perplexity AI
A next-generation AI search engine designed for research with smart citations and comprehensive results.
- ·Conducting in-depth research on topics
- ·Finding accurate information quickly
- ·Getting comprehensive answers to complex questions
- ·Exploring topics with reliable citations
Video Generation or Editing
Descript
An all-in-one video and audio editing platform that allows editing content as easily as editing text.
- ·Editing personal videos without complex software
- ·Removing filler words and pauses from recordings
- ·Creating polished podcast content
- ·Overdubbing or correcting audio mistakes
Developer Tools (Code Generation, Debugging)
Google AI Studio
A platform that provides access to Google's Gemini AI models for various applications with real-time guidance.
- ·Getting real-time assistance for everyday tasks
- ·Analyzing information on your screen
- ·Creating content with AI guidance
- ·Experimenting with Google's latest AI models
Chatbots and Conversational Agents
Gliglish
AI language training platform.
- ·Customer service training
- ·Multilingual support prep
- ·Sales pitch refinement
- ·Communication skills development
Professional purpose
11 tools
Text Generation / NLP
Grammarly
AI-powered writing assistant for error-free communication.
- ·Polishing reports/emails
- ·Ensuring grammatical accuracy
- ·Improving tone/clarity
Audio / Podcast / Voice Generation
Otter.ai
AI transcription tool for real-time meeting notes and summaries.
- ·Transcribing client calls
- ·Generating meeting minutes
- ·Analyzing conversations
Automation and Productivity
Zapier AI
Workflow automation platform with AI-driven task suggestions.
- ·Connecting business apps
- ·Automating CRM updates
- ·Managing email workflows
Automation and Productivity
Fathom
Meeting assistant that records, transcribes, and highlights action items.
- ·Summarizing sales calls
- ·Extracting key decisions
- ·Integrating with CRMs
Text Generation / NLP
DeepL
Advanced AI translator supporting nuanced, context-aware translations.
- ·Translating business documents
- ·Localizing marketing content
- ·Multilingual emails
Image Generation
Google ImageFX
High-quality AI image generator with unlimited prompts for commercial use.
- ·Designing marketing visuals
- ·Creating product mockups
- ·Enhancing presentations
Automation and Productivity
Microsoft Copilot
AI assistant with "Think Deeper" mode for strategic analysis and problem-solving.
- ·Business strategy planning
- ·Competitive analysis
- ·Risk assessment
Automation and Productivity
Notion AI
Productivity workspace with AI-driven content generation and task automation.
- ·Drafting project briefs
- ·Organizing workflows
- ·Generating meeting agendas
Data Analysis / Machine Learning
JADBio
AutoML platform for building predictive models without coding.
- ·Analyzing publicly available or own-study data
- ·Making new discoveries and extract knowledge
Video Generation or Editing
Runway ML
AI video editor with green-screen effects and object recognition.
- ·Producing marketing videos
- ·Editing training materials
- ·Creating social ads
Data Analysis / Machine Learning
Thryv Online Presence Scanner
Scans and compiles business mentions across platforms.
- ·Reputation management
- ·Competitor monitoring
- ·Social media audit
- ·Customer feedback analysis
Business purpose
6 tools
Automation and Productivity
Agent.ai
Network of customizable AI agents for business tasks.
- ·Marketing campaign creation
- ·Competitor research
- ·Process automation
- ·Data analysis
Text Generation / NLP
Semrush
Comprehensive SEO and marketing toolkit with AI free tools.
- ·Keyword research
- ·Website audits
- ·Backlink analysis
- ·Content optimization
Data Analysis / Machine Learning
Browse AI
Competitor monitoring tool.
- ·Website change tracking
- ·Price monitoring
- ·Content strategy analysis
- ·Market positioning
Automation and Productivity
Reclaim.ai
Smart scheduling assistant.
- ·Meeting optimization
- ·Team coordination
- ·Workload balancing
- ·Priority management
Audio / Podcast / Voice Generation
Whisper
Audio transcription tool.
- ·Meeting minutes
- ·Interview transcripts
- ·Podcast show notes
- ·Training material creation
Collaboration and Brainstorming
Taskade
AI-powered project management.
- ·Team collaboration
- ·Task automation
- ·Workflow visualization
- ·Document organization