curious to learn what metrics everyone is getting in 2026, here are mine: 1. cold 30k leads (3 days, email, company name, title, full name, address, social media links) 1$ 2. 10min ai video generation 10cents in 720p 3. ai cold calling in and outbound system 1cent per minute. 4. ~500 emails to one sale (90% are ai automated) 5. ~200 calls to one sale (90% are ai automated) 6. ~14 contacts to one sale 7. 40 hours per week at 10$USD per hour for freelancers. revenue to company $8-10K per month (EBITDA per Employee = EBITDA​ /# of employees/contractors/freelancers) 8. estimated hours saved thx to automation and ai each week per freelancer: ~500-600 hours (Time Saved per Employee=(Time Before−Time After)×Task Frequency)

Big businesses don’t grow faster because they work harder, they grow because they build systems that work for them. Automation is one of the most powerful of those systems. Today, leading companies use automation to handle client follow-ups instantly and consistently. Every inquiry, message, or lead is captured, tracked, and responded to at the right time, without relying on memory or manual effort. This means no missed opportunities, faster response times, and a smoother client experience. Instead of chasing conversations, businesses let automation handle the flow, sending reminders, nurturing leads, and keeping communication active in the background. The result? More conversions, better relationships, and a business that runs with precision. If you’ve ever wondered what this could look like inside your own workflow, it might be worth taking a closer look.

Hi, I’m Smaranda! I enjoy discovering new ideas and learning constantly. What have you tried recently that truly helped you? 🤩

Over the past 8+ years, I’ve been building and scaling production-grade software for startups and growing companies. My background is in full-stack engineering with a strong focus on backend architecture, distributed systems, and real-time infrastructure. I primarily work with Node.js and TypeScript, building modern applications with React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, while designing systems that can reliably handle real users and real business workflows. In recent years, I’ve focused heavily on AI-driven products and automation. I design and implement conversational agents, voice AI systems, and workflow automation that help companies reduce manual work, respond to customers faster, and operate more efficiently. I’ve worked with tools and frameworks like LangChain, LiveKit, Twilio, n8n, and custom LLM pipelines to build practical AI systems that deliver measurable business value. I typically work closely with founders and small teams, helping turn ideas into working products, improving existing systems, and building the technical foundations needed to scale. My approach is very execution-focused — understanding the business goal first, then building the simplest and most reliable system to achieve it. I’m currently open to new opportunities and collaborations with founders and teams building ambitious products, especially where AI, automation, and scalable infrastructure can create real operational impact. If you’re building something meaningful and need someone who can take ownership from architecture to production, I’d be happy to connect.