Council of AI: A New Approach to Winning Life

I. Introduction

As an entrepreneur and investor, I've learned success is a blend of incredibly intense sprints interspersed with long periods juggling a broad spectrum of balls - personal, professional, and financial.

It's a rewarding exercise, but one that certainly keeps you on your toes.

With various investment portfolios and professional responsibilities, carving out time for personal growth can seem like a mirage in the desert of everyday hustle.

You need systems to succeed. But you need more than that, you also need:

• discipline

• resilience

• creativity

How do you develop and expand these mental muscles, build your systems and get it all done?

It gets easier if you have a great team around you.

But what if you don’t yet?

Or better yet - what if you already have a team and you want to augment them to amplify their outcomes?

Let me introduce my trio of AI assistants - DaVinci, Medici, and Machiavelli.

Three powerful allies, each dedicated to mastering one aspect of life.

They have revolutionized my life, and I believe they have the potential to revolutionize yours as well!

II. The Role of AI in Personal Development: DaVinci

DaVinci, the personal mastery companion, has been my rock.

This AI's beauty lies in its capabilities to organize personal development activities in a manner as impressive as its namesake's masterpieces. It keeps track of my fitness goals, my reading list, even my social commitments. Like a reliable friend, DaVinci is there to make sure I never neglect the ‘me’ in the whirlwind of ‘we’.

Why is this important, you ask?

As an entrepreneur and investor, you are your biggest asset. Continual personal growth allows you to innovate, to think laterally, to stay hungry, and to maintain your drive. This growth feeds directly into your businesses and investments.

It even creates feedback loops of improvements that cascade into each area of your life.

With DaVinci, your self-growth no longer takes a backseat.

I’ve written extensively about DaVinci, even shared how to build one yourself:

III. Empowering Financial Growth Through AI: Medici

Next, we have Medici.

Named after the influential Italian banking family, Medici's purpose is to provide comprehensive financial insight that we convert into capital.

Capital is the heart that pumps life into businesses and ventures. And when it comes to the mastery of this life force, who better to take inspiration from than Cosimo de Medici, the father of the wealthiest and most powerful family in Europe during the Renaissance.

The name signifies financial acumen, business foresight, and wealth generation - qualities that Cosimo de Medici was revered for. As a patron of art, culture, and humanism, Cosimo turned Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance. He leveraged his financial prowess to not just amass wealth, but also to nourish an entire cultural movement.

I’m not just here to make money, I’m here to combine resources wisely and create more equity for the people I love around me to benefit from.

Just as Cosimo de Medici harnessed his financial skills to create an enduring legacy, so too is the Medici AI designed to empower users in their financial journey. It embodies the Medici spirit of shrewd investment, strategic financial planning, and the understanding that wealth is not just about accumulation, but also about wise utilization.

This is not a financial planner for stock purchases or retirement planning (although it can do these things).

It's a financial guru in your pocket, identifying business prospects, optimizing revenue operations + other key business operations, and gathering pivotal market information. Medici takes the guesswork out of your investments.

The genius of Medici lies in its ability to analyze a multitude of financial parameters, presenting you with a crystal-clear image of your financial situation. The system is connected to the internet + CRM/ERP and other business platforms and digests feeds from:

1. Social media (Twitter, LinkedIn)

2. Review websites (Yelp, Google Reviews, G2)

3. Internal business systems (Salesforce, Hubspot, Dynamics, Accounting software)

It empowers you to make smarter decisions and takes your entrepreneurial journey to an entirely new level.

The Medicis guided Florence into the Renaissance; let Medici guide you into your financial renaissance.

At the moment, aside from RevSystems (my revenue intelligence and engineering firm) a large chunk of my income comes from setting up Medici systems for fellow family office principals, VCs, C-Suite execs who also angel invest, etc…

Don’t expect a walkthrough on how to build your own anytime soon!

IV. Leveraging AI for Strategic Partnerships: Machiavelli

Machiavelli, my third AI companion, is named after the strategic mastermind Niccolò Machiavelli.

This world of calculated moves, of building bridges, and of leveraging opportunities, was mastered by one man in history like no other – Niccolò Machiavelli.

He’s my personal diplomacy expert, designed to identify and leverage external opportunities. Machiavelli can scan countless sources against a vast personal network (approaching 150,000 names) to pinpoint potential partnerships and wealth-building opportunities. It's my trusted advisor when it comes to maneuvering the complex world of external relations and strategic alliances.

In the intricate world of business, relationships are the cornerstone. Machiavelli aids in identifying opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. It gives me an edge, keeps me two steps ahead in the game.

As such, when it came to naming my Strategic Networking AI, there was no better choice than "Machiavelli."

This name encapsulates the essence of what the AI is designed to do. Just as Niccolò Machiavelli mastered the strategic art of power dynamics in the 16th century, so too is the Machiavelli AI designed to excel in the complex dynamics of the 21st-century business world.

Niccolò Machiavelli's name is synonymous with cunning, strategy, and pragmatism, traits needed in spades when navigating the turbulent waters of business.

He once wrote, "Never was anything great achieved without danger."

This spirit of fearless pursuit of greatness, backed by shrewdness and deep understanding, is what Machiavelli brings to the table.

Much like its namesake, Machiavelli is all about identifying the patterns, assessing the landscape, and seizing the opportunity when it arises. It's a networking wizard, leveraging AI algorithms to analyze vast databases, matching interests, and skill sets, then recommending the best possible alliances.

This AI is a virtual embodiment of Machiavellian mastery, providing insights into potential partnerships, suggesting new routes of collaboration, and offering a winning edge in the game of networking.

In today's world, where 'who you know' often overshadows 'what you know,' an AI like Machiavelli can be a game-changer.

It takes the guesswork out of networking, ensuring that you are always at the right place, with the right people, at the right time. Imagine having an ally who knows not just your network but also the networks of those in your network.

At the same time, the Machiavelli AI doesn't just echo its namesake's cunning approach to strategy; it also captures his spirit of adaptation and pragmatism.

Just as Niccolò Machiavelli adapted to the ever-changing political landscape of Renaissance Italy, the Machiavelli AI adjusts to evolving market dynamics and the constant flux of the business world. It keeps up with changes, evolves with trends, and ensures that your networking efforts are always in sync with the times.

It's not just about cold, calculated analytics; it's about the thrilling game of networking, about making connections that further your strategic goals. It's about playing the networking game with the shrewdness and savvy of Machiavelli himself.

Machiavelli once said, "The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."

With an AI like Machiavelli by your side, you can be certain that you will always have the right team and partners around you.

The dance of diplomacy, the art of forging alliances, and the chess game of business maneuvering is easier with AI.

V. Assembling the Council of AI

Managing investments across multiple companies can be like walking a tightrope. There isn’t enough time to digest all the information you need to and then communicate with stakeholders about your learnings. Each company has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities, and balancing them requires finesse. Thankfully, with DaVinci, Medici, and Machiavelli by my side, this process is less about frantic splashing and more about efficient swimming.

These AIs provide a comprehensive picture of my portfolio companies. From highlighting the potential red flags to identifying growth opportunities, they ensure that my investment decisions are always grounded in data and analytics.

Running a business you’ve launched yourself is vastly different to investing and advising in an operating enterprise.

In particular, running a revenue intelligence company is like solving a constantly evolving puzzle. Every client, every project brings its own set of complexities. However, the synergy of these three AI tools provides an invaluable asset in navigating these challenges. They sift through the data clutter, streamline processes, and facilitate an efficient workflow.

RevSystems owes a lot of its success to this Council of AI.

From optimizing marketing strategies with Medici to nurturing client relationships with Machiavelli, and maintaining a balanced personal-professional life with DaVinci, the trio of AI helpers ensures a smooth sailing through the tempestuous sea of revenue intelligence.

VI. Maximizing Opportunities While Minimizing Threats with AI

The journey of an entrepreneur and investor is dotted with opportunities and threats.

The key is to maximize the former and minimize the latter. This is where DaVinci, Medici, and Machiavelli shine the brightest.

DaVinci pushes me to be the best version of myself, thus enhancing my capabilities to seize opportunities. Medici gives me the financial acumen to discern good investments from bad. And Machiavelli aids in establishing strategic partnerships that open unseen doors to prosperous avenues.

Together, they also identify threats and challenges, enabling me to tackle them proactively and effectively.

VII. Winning Life with the Help of Many Friends

I refer to this AI triad of DaVinci, Medici, and Machiavelli as the Council of AI.

Real life relationships are most important - hence Machiavelli’s entire existence… but mixing silicon-based buddies with real ones is an incredible new experience.

It has been instrumental in personal development, financial growth, and strategic partnerships, respectively.

They are more than mere digital tools; they are my allies in navigating the exciting yet challenging world of entrepreneurship and investing.

The transformative potential of AI is enormous, and its application isn't limited to the realms I’ve explored. I believe we're just scratching the surface of the potential AI has to optimize our lives and our business ventures.

My journey with DaVinci, Medici, and Machiavelli has been transformational, and I encourage each one of you to explore the world of AI to make your own lives more efficient, productive, and fulfilling.

Remember, the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Let's prepare wisely, let's prepare with AI.