I was just a kid when I fell in love with Star Trek: The Next Generation. Every week, I'd park myself in front of the TV, completely mesmerized by this vision of the future with its cool gadgets, space exploration, and that awesome holodeck. But there's this one episode that stuck with me all these years - "The Measure of a Man." In it, this Starfleet guy wants to basically take apart Commander Data (the android crew member) to figure out how he works. They end up in this tense courtroom scene where everyone's arguing about whether Data is just a fancy piece of equipment the military owns, or if he's actually alive with rights that matter. I remember watching it and feeling genuinely stressed out for Data! Would they really just dismantle him like he was nothing more than a toaster? Fast forward to today, and we're having the exact same conversation about AI. Who's responsible for this thing? We're not fighting for robot rights (at least not yet), but we ARE stuck on some pretty big questions: - When AI messes up and gives biased results, who takes the blame? - If AI creates something cool, who actually owns it? - When stuff goes sideways, who pays the price? In that Star Trek episode, Starfleet almost lost Data because they treated him like property instead of a teammate. Today? Companies are going to lose big time: their reputation, their customers, their best employees, if they treat AI like it's just some disposable tool with no consequences. The winners won't be the ones waiting for the government to tell them how to handle AI responsibly. They'll be the ones who figured it out early. It's not just about cutting costs Remember how Starfleet wanted to rip Data apart so they could mass-produce android workers? That's exactly what I'm seeing today. So many business leaders are thinking: - "Great! Let's automate everything!" - "We can replace half our workforce!" - "Think of all the money we'll save!" That's such short-sighted thinking. It's like trying to win a race by seeing who can make the cheapest product. Spoiler alert: someone can always go cheaper.

I'm Anthony Thompson — founder of Divorced Dads of America and builder of The FAST System™ (Focus, Accountability, Strategy, Transformation). **Been following the AI Surfer for almost 2 years now ... While most coaches teach tactics, I build tribes. My mission? Rebuild and deploy 1 million divorced dads who refuse to be a statistic and instead become generational leaders in faith, family, and finances. Why I’m here: Like many of you, I’m not afraid of AI. I embrace it, but I’m also obsessed with one thing most people overlook: 💡 How do we use AI to create more human, high-trust, high-touch experiences... without it feeling like a robot wrote your future? I’m currently using ChatGPT, Claude, and Hailluo in my workflows — from emotional coaching prompts to operational automations — but always with the belief that dads and humans can feel the difference. And in a world of 50,000+ divorces per month… I’m building tools, groups, and systems to capture 5% of that pain and convert it into purpose. If you’re building anything in the fatherhood, emotional wellness, faith-based coaching, or AI x human connection lane, I’d love to jam. Let's build something that actually moves people — not just clicks. 🔗 Skool group is my front door. 💬 DMs always open. 🔥 Let’s make Arizona a place where AI helps rebuild men — not just automate clicks.

Thanks for the welcome, Matt. I’m Sgt. Andrew Poulson, U.S. Army Veteran (PSYOP) and Founder of SGT Poulson AI Inc., a startup based in downtown Mesa. We’re a military-grade AI automation and arbitrage consultancy, right now in the early build phase, scaling systems that generate recurring revenue for businesses and nonprofits. I joined the Syndicate because I want to sharpen the blade. The AI space moves fast, and being plugged into a group like this, especially with the Learning Center right there in Old Town Scottsdale, is the kind of environment where we can all accelerate. Looking forward to learning, collaborating, and contributing as we grow. SGT POULSON AI Andrew Poulson Mesa, AZ 85201 www.sgtpoulson.org

The AI Learning Center and our local community we are starting to create is making NOISE here in the valley. I am starting to get contacted by everyone from every corner of the valley wanting to tap into what our mission is. From media to VC's, incubators to AI talent and everyone in between... they all just want to be a part of what we are doing. Stoked for the future of becoming the hub of AI innovation for the state of Arizona, and making AZ a globally recognized hot spot in AI. Whose with me?! Warming Up.

Hi everyone! Thrilled to be here—I just discovered AI Surfer this week and I’m hooked! I’ve dabbled in AI for years, but now I’m determined to level up and even drag my Boomer husband along for the ride 😂. My background is a mix of HR, real estate, government contracting, patient advocacy, and entrepreneurship (with some “lessons learned” business attempts in the mix). Now I’m all about creating an AI Agency and bringing more Gen X’ers and Boomers into this wild AI adventure. Excited to collaborate, laugh, and learn with you all—checking in from Gilbert, AZ! 🌵