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Unlock the ability to build AI tools without coding experience as Justin Borge joins Tool Use to demonstrate how he built Helios, a personal management system, using only LLMs like Gemini and Claude. Justin breaks down his transition from marketer to growth engineer, sharing his exact workflows for using JSON documentation to give AI a perfect memory of his business and goals. He reveals his unique "bullying" strategy for debugging code using persona-based prompts and explains how he created a human-in-the-loop system to safely edit local files without hallucinations. This conversation covers everything from writing your first Python script to mastering meta-prompting for maximum productivity.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:49 - Top AI Tools & JSON Workflows
00:10:06 - Transitioning from Marketing to Engineering
00:12:23 - How to Debug Code Without Coding Knowledge
00:13:56 - Persona Prompting & "Bullying" LLMs
00:18:09 - Live Demo: Helios AI Management System
00:31:29 - How to Start Building AI Tools Today

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Discover the power of the Ralph Wiggum Loop with Ryan Carson as we explore the future of AI coding agents, autonomous workflows, and building one-person companies. In this episode, we break down how to implement Jeff Huntley’s simplified bash script loop using tools like Claude Code and Amp to ship features faster than ever. Ryan shares his tactical advice on creating high-quality PRDs, defining clear acceptance criteria for agent browser testing, and moving beyond human-in-the-loop development. We also dive into advanced AI engineering strategies, including self-healing systems, MCP servers like Sentry and Fizzy, and how to use LLMs to automate business operations through CRON job insights and email marketing drips. Whether you are an AI engineer or a founder, learn how to stop writing syntax and start orchestrating a fleet of agents to amplify your delivery speed and creative joy.

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Untangle: https://www.untangle-us.com/
Ralph Loop Repo: https://github.com/snarktank/ralph
Ryan on X: https://x.com/ryancarson

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:17 - How the Ralph Wiggum Loop Works
00:02:46 - Fresh Context Windows vs. Context Rot
00:12:15 - Deterministic Harnessing and Agent Hooks
00:17:59 - Agent Browser Testing & Acceptance Criteria
00:28:13 - Automating Business and Marketing Loops
00:39:09 - PR Review Bots and AI Engineering Workflows

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Claude Code is evolving from a terminal-based developer tool into the Everything Agent that manages your entire life. In this episode, Eric Buess returns to show us how he built a hands-free, voice-controlled AI system that handles everything from school emails and calendar scheduling to monitoring family text messages. We dive deep into advanced Claude Code strategies, including how to use the hook system to intercept model prompts and the Ralph Wickham loop to enable truly autonomous task completion. Eric explains why he moved away from static claude.md files in favor of programmatic hooks that steer the model with surgical precision. We also explore the power of adversarial sub-agents that fact-check AI claims and the Titus wake word system that lets him command his terminal from a car or Meta Ray-Ban glasses. Whether you are a developer looking to maximize the Anthropic Agent SDK or a productivity enthusiast wanting to reclaim your time, this masterclass in agentic workflows will change how you think about AI automation.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:20 - The Claude Code Hook System & Vertical Stack
00:03:08 - Why Agentic Hooks Matter for Automation
00:11:58 - Replacing claude.md with JSON Rules & Hooks
00:16:43 - Multi-Agent Workflows & Adversarial Validation
00:29:58 - Autonomous Task Loops & Self-Referential Injection
00:41:00 - Hands-Free AI: Voice-Controlled Claude Code

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Sukh Saini, an exited founder and the creator of Engyne, joins Tool Use to break down the essential strategies for AI product distribution and personal branding. With a track record of 38 products, Sukh shares how he transitioned from a self-proclaimed horrible employee to a successful entrepreneur by mastering the business loop of building, selling, and scaling. This episode covers the vital shift from managing multiple low-revenue apps to focusing on exponential growth through high-conviction projects like Retail, which he sold after finding a unique distribution edge within the Stripe marketplace.

Learn why building in public is a massive advantage for establishing trust and why marketplaces like Canva, Stripe, and the ChatGPT store are the next big frontiers for indie developers. Sukh also details his practical framework for validating demand through industry research and hypothesis-driven customer calls, ensuring you solve high-value problems before writing a single line of code. Whether you are interested in B2B SaaS, AI app stores, or building a thought leadership brand on LinkedIn, this conversation provides a tactical playbook for any builder looking to win in the AI era.

Engyne: https://engyne.ai/
Sukh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sssaini/

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:21 - How to build a winning product loop
00:04:26 - Mastering product distribution and the Stripe marketplace
00:08:12 - Why building a collection of small apps is a mistake
00:14:56 - Validating SaaS demand before writing code
00:21:56 - Tactical framework for finding customer pain points
00:27:59 - The competitive advantage of building in public
00:42:27 - Unlocking distribution through the ChatGPT app store

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Master your AI career in 2026 with this comprehensive guide on how to get a job in AI as a developer or non-technical professional. Mike Bird, AI and Engineering Lead at BoxOne Ventures, breaks down his personal journey from software developer to AI leader and shares insider secrets on the modern hiring process. Learn why traditional resumes are failing in the age of AI screeners and why you should embrace building in public, networking at AI Tinkerers events, and creating obnoxious resumes to stand out from thousands of bot-driven applications. Whether you are looking to become an AI engineer, a specialized AI consultant, or the AI champion at your current company, this episode provides actionable strategies on leveraging tools like Claude Code, Cursor, and more to proof-of-concept your way into the fastest-growing industry in human history. We dive deep into the technical skills required for 2026, including managing fleets of AI agents and mastering security audits, while also addressing career pivots for those in their 40s or 50s.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:02 - Career Pivot Strategy: From Dev to AI Lead
00:03:35 - Beat AI Screeners: The Case for the "Obnoxious" Resume
00:10:43 - 2026 AI Engineer Interview: Technical Screens & Vibe Checks
00:16:08 - AI Consulting vs Productizing: Knowledge Arbitrage Tips
00:20:08 - Build in Public: How to Increase Your AI Luck Surface Area
00:25:30 - Non-Technical Strategy: Becoming an AI Champion
00:30:32 - Realistically how long it takes to transition into AI
00:36:26 - Is it too late to learn AI if you are 40+ or 50+?

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