My background isn't what you'd expect. I spent my early career in investment analysis and strategic finance before making the jump into AI and tech. Along the way I built a solo AI app from scratch that grew to 2,000+ users, picked up enough technical skills to ship real products, and found ways to contribute to AI initiatives at LinkedIn without having a CS degree or a traditional tech pedigree. The reason I coach in this space is simple: I figured it out the hard way, and I think I can help others skip some of the confusion. Breaking into AI from a non-traditional background means translating your existing skills into a language the industry understands, building the right kind of proof points, and knowing where to focus your energy. I'm still on this journey myself, which means I'm close to the same questions my clients are wrestling with. If you're coming from finance, consulting, operations, or anywhere outside the traditional tech pipeline, I'd love to help you find your way in.