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Am I building the wrong things? (10 years) | Build in public E89

Am I building the wrong things? (10 years) | Build in public E89

· Apr 03 · Episode 89
Daily Update for My Build and Public Log I shared my daily update for April 2nd, 2025, discussing the challenges I’ve faced in launching my AI Agent API Service. I expressed frustration over the lack of user feedback and engagement, noting that my product’s landing page is incomplete and its documentation is insufficient. I detailed my plans to improve the product by completing the site, enhancing the documentation, and adding more demos to showcase its capabilities. Additionally, I talked about my struggle with YouTube’s algorithm, which has been limiting my reach, and my personal challenges with a heavy to-do list including taxes, accounting, and managing work commitments. I also mentioned the emotional stress related to my immigration process and the need to relocate to London to be with my partner, which has added pressure to get everything in order. This video captures my current state of frustration mixed with determination to refine my product and navigate professional and personal obstacles.
Trying to market an AI Agent service (Delivering at work) | Build in public E88

Trying to market an AI Agent service (Delivering at work) | Build in public E88

· Apr 02 · Episode 88
Daily Update: Build a Public Log Today I provided my daily update on the progress of building my public log, sharing both my technical challenges and the lessons learned along the way. I explained my frustrations with flawed software and the lackluster April Fool’s updates, as well as my efforts in refining the landing page and promoting my AI agent API service. I detailed my past struggles with developing agents for email tasks and recalled an intense experience with a demanding airline scheduling project. I also offered advice on seeking help when faced with overwhelming tasks. Throughout the update, I emphasized my commitment to quality, the need for robust manual coding, and the importance of active user feedback to improve agent performance.
I did. I built an AI Agent API Service! (Earthquakes) | Build in public E87

I did. I built an AI Agent API Service! (Earthquakes) | Build in public E87

· Apr 01 · Episode 87
Daily Build Update & Agent Demo I am sharing my daily update on my build and public log for March 31, 2025, where I demoed my AI agent API service. I walked through the entire process of signing up, generating an API key, and running an agent to fetch data from a YouTube transcript. I discussed some technical challenges like the sign-up flow, captcha issues, and the need for further polish on the dashboard and job status updates. I also mentioned credit usage specifics and pricing details, emphasizing that only successful runs incur a cost. Later, I shifted into a personal story about my experiences during major earthquakes in Thailand and Mexico, reflecting on the importance of good engineering and safety precautions. Throughout, I invited feedback on additional agent features and shared my excitement about launching the product soon, while also acknowledging some bugs and the need for more transparency in the process.
I got signing-up working on my AI Agent Service (Visa's) | Build in public E86

I got signing-up working on my AI Agent Service (Visa's) | Build in public E86

· Mar 28 · Episode 86
Daily Build Update - March 27, 2025 In this update, the developer shares his frustrations with the slow progress on his product launch and the challenges of using AI tools like vibe coding. He explains issues with insecure code, integration hurdles with Clerk and Stripe, and his busy schedule, while also discussing the complications of obtaining a visa for London.
I ran into more issue with clerk (Fake Cable TV) | Build in public E85

I ran into more issue with clerk (Fake Cable TV) | Build in public E85

· Mar 27 · Episode 85
Daily Build Update - March 26, 2025 This video provides a brief update on the progress of an AI agent API service and its dashboard, discusses facing technical glitches and scheduling challenges, and shares insights on self-hosting services with a focus on Plex and creating a custom MTV-like cable TV experience.
I got blocked by time (GPS Watch) | Build in public E84

I got blocked by time (GPS Watch) | Build in public E84

· Mar 26 · Episode 84
Daily Update for Build & Public Log | In this update, the creator discusses progress on their MVP for an AI agent API service, improvements in user sign-up and credit allocation, and technical challenges such as server clock sync issues due to firewall settings. The video also features a detailed discussion on the history and technology behind precise timekeeping in wristwatches.
Almost done with adding Stripe so users can buy Credit (Hot Sea) | Build in public E83

Almost done with adding Stripe so users can buy Credit (Hot Sea) | Build in public E83

· Mar 25 · Episode 83
Daily Update - Build and Public Log The creator updates on launching his AI agent API service, describing improvements in agents code, Stripe pricing integration, and backend fixes. He also shares a personal anecdote about extreme heat and disappointing beach experiences, and mentions plans for a full workflow demo later in the week.
I now have two AI Agent demos working! (Ugly shoes) | Build in public E82

I now have two AI Agent demos working! (Ugly shoes) | Build in public E82

· Mar 23 · Episode 82
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for AI Agent Build and Public Log The video provides a daily progress report on developing an AI agent API service, highlighting demos of a scheduling agent and a YouTube transcript agent. The creator explains challenges with front-end integration, cost management, and shares personal updates on freelance work and health issues.
A demo of my YouTube AI Agent (Vegas) | Build in public E81

A demo of my YouTube AI Agent (Vegas) | Build in public E81

· Mar 22 · Episode 81
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video offers a brief update on the creator's progress, including a demo of an AI agent, challenges with a demanding freelance project and COVID, and a humorous recount of a past Vegas trip with family.
Agents code is coming. So. Close. (Cacao) | Build in public E80

Agents code is coming. So. Close. (Cacao) | Build in public E80

· Mar 21 · Episode 80
Summary of the Video: Daily Update: Build and Public Log The video is a daily update from March 20, 2025, on progress with the landing page and AI agent API service. The creator discusses debugging issues, automation of updates via YouTube transcripts, and personal challenges with COVID. A lighthearted food anecdote about an unexpected dark chocolate delivery and insights into cocoa production is also shared.
Switching the landing page from Netlify to self-hosted (I hate Soccer) | Build in public E79

Switching the landing page from Netlify to self-hosted (I hate Soccer) | Build in public E79

· Mar 20 · Episode 79
Summary of the Video: Daily Update from Build and Public Log The creator shares his daily progress update on building an AI agent API service, detailing technical steps like migrating from Netlify to a dedicated server for security, the impact of COVID and freelance project delays, ideas around lead generation, and personal anecdotes including immigration challenges and childhood memories.
I'm sick with COVID and too much work (Sky Garden) | Build in public E78

I'm sick with COVID and too much work (Sky Garden) | Build in public E78

· Mar 18 · Episode 78
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Build and Public Log The video provides a personal update on March 18, 2025, where the creator discusses battling COVID for the second time, missing a planned trip, dealing with work overload, and mentioning an upcoming AI agent service launch. It also includes a brief New Year's Eve story.
I got over 1 million views on threads (Viral) | Build in public E77

I got over 1 million views on threads (Viral) | Build in public E77

· Mar 15 · Episode 77
Summary of the Video: Daily Update on AI Business & Social Media Experiments. The speaker shares his update from March 15, 2025, discussing his AI agent API service and experiments with viral social media strategies, including a controversial Uber Eats incident. He reflects on balancing ethical content with gaining engagement while dealing with personal challenges like illness.
Someone came to the door and threatened me over a burrito | Build in public E76

Someone came to the door and threatened me over a burrito | Build in public E76

· Mar 14 · Episode 76
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a detailed update on ongoing freelance projects, automation improvements for a website and YouTube agent, and plans for Stripe integration. The creator also shares a bizarre food delivery incident and offers advice on handling market challenges as an entrepreneur.
I'm unblocked and racing to launch my AI Agent API service (Past Business) | Build in public E75

I'm unblocked and racing to launch my AI Agent API service (Past Business) | Build in public E75

· Mar 13 · Episode 75
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The creator shares a daily update on his progress with the AI agent API service, detailing technical issues with tool selection, proxy setups, and deployment challenges. He demonstrates recent fixes, automated PR creation, and reflects on past business experiences while preparing for his MVP launch.
I'm in the dip and it sucks (Lights) | Build in public E74

I'm in the dip and it sucks (Lights) | Build in public E74

· Mar 12 · Episode 74
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Build in Public Log. In this update, the speaker expresses frustration over managing a freelance workload while trying to launch an AI agent API service. He discusses technical issues, delayed payments, and the challenges of pushing through the 'dip' in entrepreneurship, along with a personal anecdote about LED and CFL lights.
My AI Agent is getting blocked (Daylight Savings) | Build in public E73

My AI Agent is getting blocked (Daylight Savings) | Build in public E73

· Mar 11 · Episode 73
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log. In this update, the creator discusses challenges with setting up a Docker environment using NYX pack and building a custom Docker file to manage dependencies. He also details issues with getting his YouTube agent unblocked by Google and shares a personal story about the confusing effects of daylight savings on scheduling.
This website is 100% automated with an AI Agent (Iguanas) | Build in public E72

This website is 100% automated with an AI Agent (Iguanas) | Build in public E72

· Mar 09 · Episode 72
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily progress update on automating a website that updates with new YouTube video content. The creator details work on API service integration, bug fixes, GitHub action implementation, and backend improvements, along with a personal anecdote about pet reptiles.
I tried to deploy Agents Code but ran into issues (Eating nutria) | Build in public E71

I tried to deploy Agents Code but ran into issues (Eating nutria) | Build in public E71

· Mar 08 · Episode 71
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log. The creator discusses progress on automating website episode creation using a new script and GitHub actions. Deployment challenges with Docker and local testing are highlighted along with plans for an upcoming MVP launch. A quirky segment about unusual food experiences adds a personal touch.
I used my AI Agent to fill in all the data on my website! (Chipotle) | Build in public E70

I used my AI Agent to fill in all the data on my website! (Chipotle) | Build in public E70

· Mar 07 · Episode 70
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log The creator details progress automating his website using GitHub actions to pull YouTube transcripts, generate summaries, topics, and chapters. He explains challenges with API integration and updates his daily work progress, while also sharing a personal anecdote about past and current Chipotle experiences.
Demo watch my AI Agent being used in a real website! | Build in public E69

Demo watch my AI Agent being used in a real website! | Build in public E69

· Mar 06 · Episode 69
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Build in Public Log - March 5, 2025 The video demonstrates building and automating an API agent that processes YouTube transcripts, generates summaries, topics, and chapters for a static website. It also covers the creator's personal update on health improvements, supplement experiments, and lifestyle changes.
I need more automation and agents I'm drowning in work (I found the cookie!) | Build in public E68

I need more automation and agents I'm drowning in work (I found the cookie!) | Build in public E68

· Mar 05 · Episode 68
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my build and public log In this update, the speaker explains project delays due to family commitments and a tight freelance deadline, and discusses challenges with managing work hours, website automation, and video production improvements. He also shares a personal anecdote about finding and eating a childhood favorite cookie.
I have my AI Agent Service finally fully working! (Baby shark) | Build in public E67

I have my AI Agent Service finally fully working! (Baby shark) | Build in public E67

· Mar 02 · Episode 67
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video details improvements in system architecture, queue and worker setup, and API demos with enhanced logging and error handling. The creator demonstrates local tests, cost management for agent runs, and shares a personal story about an aquarium visit, while acknowledging burnout and planning further updates.
My thoughts on Claude 3.7 (Arachnophobia Spider) | Build in public E66

My thoughts on Claude 3.7 (Arachnophobia Spider) | Build in public E66

· Mar 01 · Episode 66
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build & Public Log In this update, the speaker reviews progress on backend improvements for an AI agent API service and discusses challenges with a freelance project. The video covers code refactoring, debugging, and impressions of the new Claude 3.7 model, as well as a personal anecdote about a surprising encounter with a large spider.
Too much freelance work right now (Hot winter)

Too much freelance work right now (Hot winter)

Build in Public · Feb 27 · Episode 65
Summary of the Video: Daily Build Update The video provides a brief progress report on a project build, highlighting challenges with database integration and time management due to freelance work. It also touches on the unusually warm winter and nostalgic memories of past experiences in Hawaii.
Slowly connecting agent runs to the db (Scenic Turkish TV)

Slowly connecting agent runs to the db (Scenic Turkish TV)

Build in Public · Feb 26 · Episode 64
Summary of the Video: Daily Update and Build Log The video provides a brief daily update on the progress of a complex backend dashboard development related to API job tracking and queuing, alongside personal anecdotes about freelance work challenges, limited work time, and a nostalgic discussion about the TV show 'Madman' and travel experiences during COVID lockdown.
Fixed a show stopper bug with the Agent queue (Music)

Fixed a show stopper bug with the Agent queue (Music)

Build in Public · Feb 24 · Episode 63
Summary of the Video: Build and Public Log The developer gives a daily update on his project, discussing progress, bug fixes, and challenges while emphasizing deep work and productivity techniques. He shares his approach to managing long hours, overcoming burnout, and reflects on past music streaming services that have shaped his work habits.
The dashboard showing all agent runs (Car phone)

The dashboard showing all agent runs (Car phone)

Build in Public · Feb 22 · Episode 62
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video presents a demo of a work-in-progress dashboard for managing API keys, credits, and job tracking while also sharing a personal story about the creator’s elderly grandfather and nostalgic memories of past technology.
More work on the dashboard and setting up API keys (Agency work)

More work on the dashboard and setting up API keys (Agency work)

Build in Public · Feb 21 · Episode 61
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log. The creator shares his update for February 21, 2025, discussing his freelance work under an agency, progress on an API service dashboard, comparisons between agency contracting and full-time jobs, and challenges faced while working abroad in Mexico.
Clerk is added and syncs with my database (Doctor with crosses)

Clerk is added and syncs with my database (Doctor with crosses)

Build in Public · Feb 20 · Episode 60
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Public Log Update (Feb 20th, 2025) The video features a quick daily update where the creator discusses technical progress on a project including Clerk integration and upcoming API key features, details health struggles with insomnia from antibiotics, and shares a personal story of food poisoning in Guadalajara.
Getting real user accounts ready (System down)

Getting real user accounts ready (System down)

Build in Public · Feb 19 · Episode 59
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log The creator shares a brief update on his build progress despite feeling under the weather. He describes recent work on data modeling, integrating user features, and plans for launching an MVP. He also recounts a humorous past incident related to system security and server mishaps.
Building User Accounts for the AI Agent API Service (Going to Prison)

Building User Accounts for the AI Agent API Service (Going to Prison)

Build in Public · Feb 18 · Episode 58
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update from February 18, 2025, discussing a new freelance project, the need to streamline work on two projects, plans for hiring help, and steps to improve code documentation and agent building. It ends with a personal anecdote about an office colleague involved in questionable insurance fraud.
The Telegram bot is working kind of... (Tacos)

The Telegram bot is working kind of... (Tacos)

Build in Public · Feb 17 · Episode 57
Summary of the Video: Daily Update: Build and Public Log. The creator shares his progress on developing an AI virtual assistant for Telegram and email, focusing on conversation threading and UX/UI improvements, while planning freelance work and taking a mental health day. He concludes with a personal story about shifting from veganism after a memorable taco experience in Mexico.
I'm building a Telegram Bot for my AI Virtual Assistant (Formula 1)

I'm building a Telegram Bot for my AI Virtual Assistant (Formula 1)

Build in Public · Feb 16 · Episode 56
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The creator shares his progress on rebranding and developing an advanced Telegram bot called Wizard AI, detailing the challenges of building conversation threads and managing multi-modal interactions, while also offering personal insights from a recent high-end racing event experience.
I automated my daily updates across social media with my AI Agent (The sun)

I automated my daily updates across social media with my AI Agent (The sun)

Build in Public · Feb 15 · Episode 55
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for AI Agent Build The video offers a concise update on developing an AI agent that processes YouTube transcriptions and generates chapters. It covers technical challenges, live demonstration of the workflow, and a personal update on weather and seasonal mood.
I have the YouTube Summarizer AI Agent actually working well and cheaply! (Civilization)

I have the YouTube Summarizer AI Agent actually working well and cheaply! (Civilization)

Build in Public · Feb 14 · Episode 54
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log The video provides an update on developing AI agents for YouTube summarization and automated workflows. The creator explains improvements like using a JSON repair library for error handling, reviews pricing updates for API calls, and shares a personal story about his passion for Civilization games as a break from work.
I made a YouTube Summarizer AI Agent! (Firefox)

I made a YouTube Summarizer AI Agent! (Firefox)

Build in Public · Feb 13 · Episode 53
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for AI Agent Build. The speaker shares progress on developing an AI agent API service that downloads YouTube transcripts, generates summaries and chapters, and integrates with multiple platforms. He explains workflow challenges, cost considerations, and his plans for further enhancements.
I have a build in public log up and running

I have a build in public log up and running

Build in Public · Feb 12 · Episode 52
Summary of the Video: Daily Update on AI-Powered Website Build The creator shares his excitement over building a robust, templated website in just six hours using AI, Go Hugo, and Netlify. He explains key components like API-driven mailing lists, automation setup, and his journey from a sabbatical to becoming a 10x engineer.
I tried out an n8n AI Agent and it kind of sucked (Papas and Beer)

I tried out an n8n AI Agent and it kind of sucked (Papas and Beer)

Build in Public · Feb 11 · Episode 51
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The creator shares his daily update on Feb 11, 2025, discussing his experiment with a no-code AI agent to automate video uploads and social media updates. He explains challenges like memory leaks and unreliable outputs from ChatGPT, along with his workflow integrations for YouTube, Blue Sky, and Twitter. He also recounts a memorable personal experience from his early days partying in Mexico.
I'm officially using an AI Agent via the API (Kansas)

I'm officially using an AI Agent via the API (Kansas)

Build in Public · Feb 10 · Episode 50
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log. The video demonstrates progress on an AI email assistant featuring scheduling and CC functionalities, discusses overcoming email client challenges, and outlines future plans for product rebranding and automation. The presenter also shares a brief personal story about encountering stormy weather in Kansas.
Almost done with first AI Agent Demo (Blackberry)

Almost done with first AI Agent Demo (Blackberry)

Build in Public · Feb 09 · Episode 49
Summary of the Video: Daily update for my build and public log The video provides a brief update on the presenter's progress with a demo and API integration for a project, and outlines plans to transition to developing an AI chat email product. It also includes a nostalgic discussion about past experiences with Blackberry devices and the evolution of smartphone technology.
I'm locking down the demo AI Agents API endpoints (Moving abroad)

I'm locking down the demo AI Agents API endpoints (Moving abroad)

Build in Public · Feb 08 · Episode 48
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update on the project build process, focusing on developing multiple agents and enhancing security measures for API demos. The creator also discusses freelance opportunities, the challenges of sustaining a business without revenue, and shares a personal story about remote work and career transitions.
Real demo of my AI Agent Service! (Ethiopian bread and chickens)

Real demo of my AI Agent Service! (Ethiopian bread and chickens)

Build in Public · Feb 07 · Episode 47
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Public Log Update The creator provides a detailed update on developing a landing page and API integration for AI agents, discussing design tweaks, integration challenges, and affordable pricing. The video also features a personal anecdote about sourdough bread making and a memorable cultural experience in Ethiopia.
I have Dragonfly DB working after docker hell (I lost millions on crypto)

I have Dragonfly DB working after docker hell (I lost millions on crypto)

Build in Public · Feb 06 · Episode 46
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log on February 5, 2025 The video details the challenges faced during a Docker configuration for a server build, including swapping Redis for Dragonfly DB and setting up a reverse proxy. It also outlines plans for a live demo of the first AI agent, and shares past experiences with crypto investments as a learning point.
I have everything finally running on the server as securely as possible (Fan)

I have everything finally running on the server as securely as possible (Fan)

Build in Public · Feb 05 · Episode 45
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update on setting up an API service with self-hosting, discussing software bugs, backend configuration, security practices, and a switch from Redis to a new efficient service. It also shares a personal anecdote about an urgent computer repair.
Got Agents working quickly using BullMQ (The cookie)

Got Agents working quickly using BullMQ (The cookie)

Build in Public · Feb 04 · Episode 44
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log. The video covers a brief progress update on developing a queuing service using bu amq to manage agent requests and load testing. It also touches on rate limits with OpenAI, plans for building parallel API services, community Q&A, and ends with a nostalgic story about mall cookies.
I went to BullMQ for my AI Agents (Bad Hair Cut)

I went to BullMQ for my AI Agents (Bad Hair Cut)

Build in Public · Feb 03 · Episode 43
Summary of the Video: Daily Update: Build and Public Log, February 2, 2025. The creator shares challenges with self-hosting an API service, details the switch from a costly cloud option to bull mq, and explains the need to keep expenses low. The video ends with a humorous recount of a bad haircut experience in Ethiopia.
I tried self-hosting trigger.dev and it's been pain (easter egg)

I tried self-hosting trigger.dev and it's been pain (easter egg)

Build in Public · Feb 02 · Episode 42
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for my Build and Public Log - February 1, 2025. The video covers the challenges in transitioning from a development to a production environment, detailing deployment issues with self-hosting, performance problems during load testing, potential cost concerns, and a nostalgic recount of an Easter egg from the creator’s early career.
I got AI Agents running on Trigger.dev! (First job)

I got AI Agents running on Trigger.dev! (First job)

Build in Public · Feb 01 · Episode 41
Summary of the Video: Daily Update - January 31, 2025 The speaker shares his progress in building an AI company, detailing a shift from a downloadable agent framework to an API service model. He demonstrates an event scheduling agent, discusses backend improvements and smart queuing, and concludes with a personal anecdote about a past job incident.
How I'm going to build an AI Agent API Service (Weird bird)

How I'm going to build an AI Agent API Service (Weird bird)

Build in Public · Jan 31 · Episode 40
Summary of the Video: Daily Update - Build & Public Log January 30th, 2025. The speaker details progress on building an AI agent service, discussing system architecture, API validation, job queues, and asynchronous processing. He shares best practices for modular design and offers advice on avoiding coupling. The update concludes with a brief, quirky story about a woodpecker encounter during a nature walk.
I'm switching gears on Agents (My failed startup)

I'm switching gears on Agents (My failed startup)

Build in Public · Jan 30 · Episode 39
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The speaker shares his daily progress and pivot in developing a high-quality AI agent framework. He explains shifting from an npm package to an API model for easier deployment and updates, discusses integration with no-code tools, outlines the importance of cost, performance, and metrics, and reflects on past tech experiences.
Cleaning up the code for my AI Agent framework (Let devs make it cool)

Cleaning up the code for my AI Agent framework (Let devs make it cool)

Build in Public · Jan 29 · Episode 38
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update on the progress of an AI agent framework, including code refactoring and testing to build a solid foundation for future agent integration. The speaker also shares thoughts on VR experiences and the benefits of open, extendable platforms for developers.
Nailing down the metric on my AI Agent workflow (AI changing work)

Nailing down the metric on my AI Agent workflow (AI changing work)

Build in Public · Feb 02 · Episode 37
Summary of the Video: Build and Public Log. The speaker provides an update on his AI agent framework that collects and logs metrics, detailing its extensible design and testing approach. He explains how the framework tracks token usage, errors, and integrates with various logging tools. He also reflects on the evolution of AI coding tools from GPT-3 to Cursor and the growing necessity of AI in development.
I tried all the major models for my AI Agent and one is the clear winner (VR)

I tried all the major models for my AI Agent and one is the clear winner (VR)

Build in Public · Feb 02 · Episode 36
Summary of the Video: Daily Update on Agent Build and LLM Experiments. The creator explains work on a universal metrics collection system for an AI agent, reviews testing various language models for speed, cost, and accuracy, and discusses the challenges of prompt adjustment. A personal update on using VR during lockdown is also shared.
More work on my  AI Agent framework (Drought)

More work on my AI Agent framework (Drought)

Build in Public · Feb 01 · Episode 35
Summary of the Video: Daily Update - Build and Public Log The video details the creator's progress on developing a custom AI agent framework, including benchmarking various models, troubleshooting error logging issues, and comparing performance and cost. It also touches on local weather improvements in California impacting drought conditions.
How I'm building my AI Agents (Warm Winter)

How I'm building my AI Agents (Warm Winter)

Build in Public · Jan 31 · Episode 34
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log In this update, the creator explains his progress on developing a plug-and-play event scheduling AI agent. He details handling retries, cost management, error logging, and fallback strategies. He also shares his vision for automated weekly error analysis and briefly reflects on pleasant weather contrasts with the Canary Islands.
Going to rebrand AiChat.email (Old fashions)

Going to rebrand AiChat.email (Old fashions)

Build in Public · Jan 31 · Episode 33
Summary of the Video: Daily Build Update and AI Chat Email Development. The speaker provides his daily update discussing progress and challenges with an AI chat email tool, covering error tracking, agent routing, and plans for webhook integration to support multi-channel communication like chat and SMS. He also shares a personal anecdote from a cocktail bar.
More updates for AiChat.email (I won money)

More updates for AiChat.email (I won money)

Build in Public · Jan 28 · Episode 32
Summary of the Video: Daily Build Update. The creator discusses recent progress in enhancing backend security, fixing bugs in the signin flow, and improving error tracking. They explain the challenges with existing tools and detail plans to complete an event scheduling agent, defer Zoom integration, rebrand, and pivot to an AI virtual assistant. A brief personal anecdote about winning a scratcher is also shared.
Trying out Deepseek R1 on a MacBook Pro (RSS Feeds)

Trying out Deepseek R1 on a MacBook Pro (RSS Feeds)

Build in Public · Jan 27 · Episode 31
Summary of the Video: Daily Update January 21st, 2025 The speaker shares his daily update amid a headache and reduced productivity, discussing updates to AI chat email code, experiments with a new Deep Seek AI model, and comparisons of local versus cloud processing. He also explores using RSS feeds to avoid algorithmic content and discusses plans for focused work.
Success spoofing my own app and stopping it (Washington DC)

Success spoofing my own app and stopping it (Washington DC)

Build in Public · Jan 26 · Episode 30
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log. In this update, the creator discusses progress with an email spoofing library for better security, outlines testing techniques to bypass SMTP delays, and shares a personal political anecdote about election celebrations, while emphasizing transparency and value for the audience.
Security for AiChat Email and other AI Tools (Email sends at start up)

Security for AiChat Email and other AI Tools (Email sends at start up)

Build in Public · Jan 23 · Episode 29
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log The video explains progress on integrating Zoom into an AI event scheduler, addressing email spoofing risks, and transitioning from an MVP to a robust product. The creator emphasizes security, privacy, and practical challenges while sharing personal insights from years of email automation experience.
More work on getting quality right for Event Scheduling AI Agent (Roombas)

More work on getting quality right for Event Scheduling AI Agent (Roombas)

Build in Public · Jan 22 · Episode 28
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log The video provides a brief update where the speaker debates the definition of AI and robots, reflects on the evolution of robotic vacuums, and shares progress on an AI email assistant that automates event scheduling.
More progress on the Event Scheduling AI Agent (Pomodoro technique)

More progress on the Event Scheduling AI Agent (Pomodoro technique)

Build in Public · Jan 17 · Episode 27
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Work Update. The creator shares his progress on an event scheduling AI agent and discusses his daily deep work routine using Pomodoro techniques. He explains the importance of focused work, prompt engineering, and optimizing cost and performance in AI model usage.
Demoing my Event Scheduling AI Agent for my AI VA (SpaceX from the plane)

Demoing my Event Scheduling AI Agent for my AI VA (SpaceX from the plane)

Build in Public · Jan 16 · Episode 26
Summary of the Video: Daily Update - AI Event Scheduling Agent Demo The video features a developer giving his daily update on building an AI event scheduling agent. He discusses challenges with recording software, provides a live demo of the agent processing email event details, and shares his inspiration from recent SpaceX rocket launches.
I'm building a directory of AI Agents I'm building! (My stomach is F'd)

I'm building a directory of AI Agents I'm building! (My stomach is F'd)

Build in Public · Jan 15 · Episode 25
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build and Public Log Update. The video covers the creator’s update on his ongoing stomach issues, sharing challenges with productivity and health after traveling. He details progress on his AI chat email project, describing his work on building a large suite of AI agents for virtual assistants and discussing monetization and open source strategies.
Building an AI Scheduling Agent. (Tech is like major league sports)

Building an AI Scheduling Agent. (Tech is like major league sports)

Build in Public · Jan 15 · Episode 24
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log The video covers the creator’s daily update where he reflects on rising sports salaries in baseball, shares his childhood experience with the sport, and draws parallels between the competitive tech/AI industry and major league sports. He also details progress on an AI agent that automates scheduling meetings via email.
I self-hosted trigger.dev to build AI Agents (Eating Gazelle)

I self-hosted trigger.dev to build AI Agents (Eating Gazelle)

Build in Public · Jan 14 · Episode 23
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build In Public Log - January 13th. The video covers a personal update with a fun family zoo visit and a memorable birthday story in South Africa, alongside technical progress on self-hosting an orchestration tool for long-running tasks and concerns about rising serverless costs.
Refactoring AiChat Code (Hot Arctic)

Refactoring AiChat Code (Hot Arctic)

Build in Public · Jan 12 · Episode 22
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Buildin Public Log on January 10th 2025 The video features the creator sharing his daily walk and observations of unusually warm weather that hint at climate change, followed by a business update on implementing metrics and automated code tests with AI tools.
Massive update to AiChat, on my way to building a universal AI assistant (Corruption)

Massive update to AiChat, on my way to building a universal AI assistant (Corruption)

Build in Public · Jan 11 · Episode 21
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Build in Public Log - January 9th 2025 The creator gives a daily update discussing improvements to his AI assistant, including email queuing and new routing for efficient processing. He also shares a personal anecdote about witnessing police corruption abroad, reflecting on its impact while emphasizing his focus on product analytics and future features like scheduling via chat.
Added real-time search and routing for controversial topics (Bears!)

Added real-time search and routing for controversial topics (Bears!)

Build in Public · Jan 10 · Episode 20
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build In Public Log This video blends a personal story about visiting national parks and an encounter with a bear with detailed progress on developing an AI-powered email assistant. The speaker explains the technical aspects of routing email requests, enabling real-time search, and handling controversial queries while discussing challenges with censorship.
My Official 2025 Q1 Plan (Airport)

My Official 2025 Q1 Plan (Airport)

Build in Public · Jan 09 · Episode 19
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for Build in Public Log The speaker provides his update for January 7th, 2025, explaining his return to work after a holiday filled with family visits and travel challenges. He recounts a frustrating airport experience and outlines his goals for the next three months, including developing robust AI chat agents, launching a new newsletter, and enhancing his email tool while committing to a rigorous work schedule.
Using open router to route to different models (Not drinking alcohol)

Using open router to route to different models (Not drinking alcohol)

Build in Public · Jan 07 · Episode 18
Summary of the Video: Daily Update Buildin Public Log January 6. The video offers a personal update where the narrator reflects on a recent night out, a shift away from heavy drinking for a more focused work life, and technical insights into using open router with various AI models, emphasizing cost, speed, and efficiency.
I tried to use Grok and I think it sucks (Visiting a Ghost Town)

I tried to use Grok and I think it sucks (Visiting a Ghost Town)

Build in Public · Jan 06 · Episode 17
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for January 5th 2025 This daily update details a road trip to a Wild West ghost town in California, includes personal reflections from a challenging relationship, and provides a technical update on an LLM routing project. The speaker compares APIs like Grok and perplexity and discusses the limitations of LLM guard rails.
Still sick but slowly working (Almost dying in Ethiopia)

Still sick but slowly working (Almost dying in Ethiopia)

Build in Public · Jan 03 · Episode 16
Summary of the Video: Build in Public Daily Update for January 3rd, 2025 The speaker recounts a challenging week marked by health issues including a stomach virus and a severe allergic reaction that caused drowsiness and brain fog. They also provide an update on an AI-driven email project and share a personal travel health story from Ethiopia.
More progress on AI router (Drinking Micheladas on Canyon in Mexico)

More progress on AI router (Drinking Micheladas on Canyon in Mexico)

Build in Public · Jan 03 · Episode 15
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Public Log Update. The creator shares a brief New Year update, explains a slow progress due to illness and family events, and recounts a memorable river boat ride in southern Mexico with scenic views and humorous local encounters. He also discusses his work on AI routing for project updates and email workflow improvements.
I made a video game 🍕 (100 year old birthday)

I made a video game 🍕 (100 year old birthday)

Build in Public · Dec 31 · Episode 14
Summary of the Video: Daily Update: Build and Public Log The video is a personal update from December 30, 2024, where the speaker discusses being unwell with a stomach bug, attending his great aunt's 100th birthday, and working on his build. He shares how a simple game he developed for social media received unexpected traction, reflecting on content strategy and his creative process.
How I'm building an AI Email Virtual Assistant (Pregnant Woman at Nandos)

How I'm building an AI Email Virtual Assistant (Pregnant Woman at Nandos)

Build in Public · Dec 28 · Episode 13
Summary of the Video: Daily Update for My Build and Public Log The video provides a daily update on a build project on December 27, 2024. It begins with a personal anecdote about a surprising Nando's date in Cape Town and then details technical progress—introducing an email queue system, agent routing using LLM integration, and plans to scale the service.
Building a queue for all the agents (Christmas Volcano)

Building a queue for all the agents (Christmas Volcano)

Build in Public · Dec 27 · Episode 12
Summary of the Video: Daily Build Update - December 26, 2024. The video provides a daily update amid holiday distractions, sharing a personal story about mistaking volcanic ash for snow during a Christmas festival in Mexico and outlining technical progress on rearchitecting a server back end with a queue system for improved email processing and scalability.
Dealing with weird NextJS Errors (Christmas in Amsterdam)

Dealing with weird NextJS Errors (Christmas in Amsterdam)

Build in Public · Dec 24 · Episode 11
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Public Log Update - Christmas Eve. The creator shares a personal Christmas experience, recounting a past lonely Christmas in Amsterdam and his current work frustrations. He discusses troubleshooting technical issues with Next.js and Clerk for his AI chat email project, while expressing gratitude for family and urging viewers to appreciate what they have.
Finally killed the old server (Laser disk)

Finally killed the old server (Laser disk)

Build in Public · Dec 23 · Episode 10
Summary of the Video: Daily Build Update and Public Log The video provides a daily progress update where the uploader recounts a childhood memory of surround sound while sharing recent developments on server automation and dashboard improvements. He explains the transition to a new server, email automation processes, and future plans to integrate AI agents after the holidays.
Finally got new sever fully up and running (Stonehenge Winter Solstice)

Finally got new sever fully up and running (Stonehenge Winter Solstice)

Build in Public · Dec 22 · Episode 9
Summary of the Video: Solstice Experience and AI Update The video shares a personal account of celebrating the winter solstice at Stonehenge, detailing the unique atmosphere and diverse crowd. It then shifts to a tech update on migrating legacy software to Docker, discussing plans for developing an advanced AI travel agent and future project enhancements.
Moving servers (Opening every ones gifts)

Moving servers (Opening every ones gifts)

Build in Public · Dec 21 · Episode 8
Summary of the Video: Daily Log December 20th 2024 The creator gives a daily update sharing a funny childhood Christmas gift mishap, details a hectic travel day, discusses freelance work challenges including a lost client, and explains plans to pivot the AI chat tool into a universal virtual assistant while migrating websites and winding down old services.
In a Waymo!

In a Waymo!

Build in Public · Dec 16 · Episode 7
Summary of the Video: Build in Public Log Update for December 16, 2024 The speaker shares his update on freelance work in AI, describing his first self-driving car experience and a trial run on a web scraping agent project. He highlights challenges in coding, client expectations, and observations about navigation in diverse neighborhoods.
Working on a bleeding edge AI Scrapper (Spanish Flu)

Working on a bleeding edge AI Scrapper (Spanish Flu)

Build in Public · Dec 15 · Episode 6
Summary of the Video: Daily Build and Public Log: The speaker shares a personal travel mishap from Europe along with updates on their freelance work and progress on a fast, web-scraping AI agent. They also outline plans for a new AI-focused channel and improved video production as the holidays approach.
More work on AiChat dashboard (Saturday morning chilaquiles)

More work on AiChat dashboard (Saturday morning chilaquiles)

Build in Public · Dec 15 · Episode 5
Summary of the Video: Build and Public Daily Log December 14. The video provides a personal update that mixes humorous family anecdotes, memorable experiences with authentic Mexican food, and current freelance business progress. It also highlights upcoming vacation plans and brief work updates.
Building an AI Virtual Assistant you can email (Friday the 13th)

Building an AI Virtual Assistant you can email (Friday the 13th)

Build in Public · Dec 13 · Episode 4
Summary of the Video: Build and Public Log for December 13th 2024 The speaker shares his daily experiences including a transient lifestyle, an unexpected request to move furniture from an estranged uncle, progress on automated newsletter migration, and plans to develop AI agents for lead generation and a virtual assistant dashboard.
I made $50 on X (More data syncing)

I made $50 on X (More data syncing)

Build in Public · Dec 12 · Episode 3
Summary of the Video: Day episode three In this daily build log, the creator recounts his freelance project experience, including a quick fix that earned him $50 despite payment concerns. He discusses challenges with a Gmail-based tool he developed, technical integration issues with third-party services, and plans for upcoming work and personal time.
Building out dashboard with Clerk (Good freelancing call)

Building out dashboard with Clerk (Good freelancing call)

Build in Public · Dec 12 · Episode 2
Summary of the Video: Day Two of My Built Log The video provides a daily update on the creator's progress with building an AI tool dashboard, discussing challenges with onboarding processes, his experiences with no-code AI tools, freelance opportunities, and personal setbacks while navigating project complexities.
First Build in public daily log (I'm bankrupt)

First Build in public daily log (I'm bankrupt)

Build in Public · Dec 11 · Episode 1
Summary of the Video: Buildin Public Daily Log Episode One Steve Erby, a seasoned software engineer, shares a candid daily update about his journey from a stable tech career to entrepreneurship. He discusses his health issues, financial struggles including mounting debt and bankruptcy, and his pivot towards building a newsletter and an AI-powered email assistant, while reflecting on his past freelance work and business ups and downs.

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