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Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business with AI? Forget the three-word prompts and magical results you see on social media. The reality involves thousands of iterations, late nights of experimentation, and the persistence to keep going when the technology doesn't cooperate.

In this revealing episode, I pull back the curtain on my AI toolbox - the actual technologies powering Luxara's development. From my early days tinkering with computers in Ukraine to building custom PCs as a hobby, that technical foundation became unexpectedly valuable when diving into sophisticated AI systems.

My journey with ChatGPT alone has generated over a thousand pages of conversations since April, creating a knowledge repository that would have taken years to develop traditionally. I share how I've navigated the limitations of these models, from context windows to token limits, and why I use different AI systems for different tasks: ChatGPT for research, Gemini for creative work, and specialized tools like HiggsField for visual consistency.

The numbers tell the story: 819 website edits since May, thousands of images generated before finding the right visual identity, and countless hours spent stitching together short video clips to create Luxara's first promotional video. These aren't just statistics, they're evidence of the "thousand steps" philosophy that underlies every successful AI implementation.

While MIT recently reported that 95% of AI business implementations fail to show meaningful ROI, I break down why this happens and how I've worked to avoid these pitfalls as a solo founder. The ethical considerations of AI usage (transparency, accountability, and bias awareness) remain central to my approach.

Whether you're a founder exploring AI tools or simply curious about how these technologies work in real-world applications, this episode offers an honest look at both the immense potential and practical challenges of building with artificial intelligence. Because as I've learned firsthand: Luxara would never be possible without AI, but success comes from understanding both its capabilities and its limitations.

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