What if the product you want doesn't yet exist?We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware development, and the democratization of AI. She reflects on her search for a new car that meets her criteria, highlighting the lack of options designed for women. Joan contrasts the lengthy and complex process of hardware development in car manufacturing and medical hardware as contrasting the rapid pace of AI and software innovation, encouraging listeners to explore building their own AI products.Resources Mentioned for Your Own AI ProductsChatGPT, Cursor, Hugging FaceSound Bites"I have a very old car from 2008.""I would love to get an electric car.""Hardware is hard, it's difficult."Takeaways🚗 Design: Joan highlights the lack of cars designed for women in the market.💰 Cost: She mentions the high costs associated with developing new cars.⚙️ Comparison: Joan contrasts hardware development with the speed of AI and software innovation.🧠 Encouragement: She encourages listeners to build their own AI products, even without coding skills.🌍 Access: Joan notes the democratization of AI development, making it accessible to many.🔄 Iteration: She reflects on the iterative process of software development compared to hardware.Support the showLearn MoreYouTube! Watch the episode live @YourAIRoadmapConnect with Joan on LinkedIn✨📘 Buy the Bestselling Wiley Book: Your AI Roadmap: Actions to Expand Your Career, Money, and Joy. Featured in Forbes!Who is Joan? Ranked the #4⁠⁠ in Voice AI Influencer, ⁠⁠Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek⁠⁠ is the CEO of ⁠⁠Clarity AI⁠⁠, Founder of ⁠⁠Women in Voice⁠⁠, & Host of ⁠⁠Your AI Roadmap⁠⁠. With a decade in software & AI, she has worked at Nuance, VERSA Agency, & OneReach.ai in data & analysis, product, & digital transformation. She's an investor & technical advisor to startup & enterprise. A CES & VentureBeat speaker & Harvard Business Review published author, she has a PhD & is based in Seattle.Disclaimer: Our links may have affiliate codes. This is an educational podcast and not intended as legal, career, or financial advice. Seek professional gu...