I was recently contacted by a real estate agency looking to integrate AI more deeply into their operations. To show them the possibilities, I ran a pilot project where I created a fully autonomous AI employee named Emma. Meet Emma: The AI Real Estate Specialist Emma isn't just a backend tool; she is a public-facing personality with her own social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Here is how she was built and how she operates: - Visual Identity: Her professional headshots and lifestyle images were generated using the Nano Banana model to ensure a consistent, high-quality appearance. - Video Content: Her video reels are produced using Veo, allowing her to "walk through" properties or share market updates. We then use TikTok’s native tools for captions and trending audio. - Interactive Ecosystem: Behind the scenes, Emma is connected to a custom system where clients can chat with her directly. She can browse active listings in real-time and help users find specific properties. They can chat on the website, instagram, tiktok, email and linkedin. - Specialized Agents: Within her interface, users can toggle between different "modes" or sub-agents depending on their goals, such as an Investment Analyst for ROI calculations or a Relocation Scout for finding specific apartment types. Rather than hiding the fact that she is AI, we decided to be completely transparent. Emma is marketed as a "Digital Associate," offering 24/7 availability that no human agent could match. What do you think about this direction? Do you believe there is a unique value in being "AI-forward" and showing the world that the assistant is digital, rather than trying to make it pass as a human?

Is it just me, or is every AI startup starting to look like the exact same template? You know the style: dark mode, grainy purple gradients, bento grid layouts and that one specific modern font. It is what I call Vibe Coding where everyone is so obsessed with looking like they belong in the AI world that they end up looking invisible. When everyone else ziggs, you have to zag. If your website looks like a carbon copy of every other tool on Product Hunt, you are telling the world your tech is probably a copy too. You lose brand equity before the user even clicks the sign up button. Why I am choosing Retro and Early Vice: In my own startups lately, I have decided to ditch the sterile futuristic look. Instead, I am leaning into: - Playful Themes: High contrast colors and bold personality. - The Retro Aesthetic: Think 80s and 90s tech nostalgia with CRT effects and tactile UI elements. - Early Vice Vibes: Neon accents, raw layouts and a bit of organized chaos. Why does this work? Because it feels human. Retro design taps into nostalgia and emotion, which is something a cold and efficient AI interface cannot do. It tells the user that there is a creative mind behind the code, not just a founder following a trend. How to stand out today: 1. Stop using the AI starter pack: If you see a design trend everywhere on X, it is already too late to use it. 2. Add friction: Clean is boring. Add some texture, some weird cursors or an unconventional layout that makes people stop and look. 3. Be playful: Software should be fun to use. If your AI tool feels like a toy but performs like a beast, you have won. The future of AI branding is not about more glassmorphism or sleek surfaces. It is about personality. Do not be afraid to make your tech look old school to prove it is actually the next big thing. What do you guys think? Have we reached peak generic design or do you still prefer the clean look?

I am thrilled to finally be a part of this amazing community. I am an award-winning marketer and a Top 1% No-Code/AI expert based in Sweden. Over the past few years, I have built more than 600 AI systems and gained invaluable experience working with some of Scandinavia’s top agencies. My mission is simple: I automate your growth so you can focus on what truly matters. I am looking forward to connecting, sharing insights, and learning from all of you. Thank you for having me here! Let's build something great together. Best, Sam

The right environment completely changes how fast you go from idea to finished product. Which one do you prefer and why: Lovable – For lightning-fast full-stack deployment with React and Supabase. Claude Code – For those who want control directly in the terminal. Antigravity – For building with autonomous agents that plan and code. Orchids – For having an "AI engineer" manage frontend and backend simultaneously. Base44 – For absolute simplicity without worrying about infrastructure. Comment below: What is your go-to tool right now?