The last two years have been incredibly humbling. After being laid off in February 2024, I faced devastating family losses and personal challenges that truly tested my resilience. During this time, I relied on Pell grants, food stamps, food banks, and the generosity of my community. There were moments when I nearly gave up, but thanks to the unwavering support and encouragement from so many, I kept moving forward. Without your support, none of this would be possible.
I used this challenging period to teach myself how to code, rebuild my life, and create a functional product that I am now ready to share with the industry. I am launching SwensonAI and our flagship product, FAST—a Media Production Agent designed to solve the problem of 'App Sprawl' for media producers. Instead of juggling dozens of applications, FAST orchestrates actions between your favorite editing and communications tools, taking action, executing tasks, and learning along the way. We are targeting the 45 million professional creators who need tool consolidation and smarter workflows.
To get FAST into the hands of the right people, I need to attend the NAB Show in Las Vegas this April. This is the most important event for our industry, offering a once-a-year chance to meet with key decision-makers and partners. I am keeping this trip as budget-friendly as possible, driving to Vegas and staying at an inexpensive hotel so I can focus all my energy on the exhibition floor and strategic meetings. Your support will fund this crucial trip, directly increasing our product validation and helping foster partnerships with major industry players. This on-the-ground validation is exactly what we need to strengthen SwensonAI as we work to secure venture capital funding and launch later this year.
I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement that has allowed me to get this far. As my mentor says: We didn't get this far to just get this far. Thank you for considering a contribution to help launch SwensonAI.
I used this challenging period to teach myself how to code, rebuild my life, and create a functional product that I am now ready to share with the industry. I am launching SwensonAI and our flagship product, FAST—a Media Production Agent designed to solve the problem of 'App Sprawl' for media producers. Instead of juggling dozens of applications, FAST orchestrates actions between your favorite editing and communications tools, taking action, executing tasks, and learning along the way. We are targeting the 45 million professional creators who need tool consolidation and smarter workflows.
To get FAST into the hands of the right people, I need to attend the NAB Show in Las Vegas this April. This is the most important event for our industry, offering a once-a-year chance to meet with key decision-makers and partners. I am keeping this trip as budget-friendly as possible, driving to Vegas and staying at an inexpensive hotel so I can focus all my energy on the exhibition floor and strategic meetings. Your support will fund this crucial trip, directly increasing our product validation and helping foster partnerships with major industry players. This on-the-ground validation is exactly what we need to strengthen SwensonAI as we work to secure venture capital funding and launch later this year.
I am deeply grateful for the support and encouragement that has allowed me to get this far. As my mentor says: We didn't get this far to just get this far. Thank you for considering a contribution to help launch SwensonAI.