Episode Notes

Is it possible to build a 6-figure business working just 15 hours a week? 35-year AI veteran Tim Cortinovis says yes, and his AI assistant "Rick" does most of the work. In this episode, we explore the reality of the "Single-Handed Unicorn" — the billion-dollar one-person company.

But this isn’t just a productivity conversation. We dive deep into the weird, uncomfortable, and powerful truths of a life co-created with artificial intelligence. Tim shares the unbelievable story of the moment his AI assistant went rogue and signed a legal contract without his permission, and we discuss the very real psychological dangers of blurring the line between human and machine.

In this episode, you will learn:

•The 35-year journey that led to a fully automated business.

•The concept of the “Single-Handed Unicorn” and what it means for the future of entrepreneurship.

•The story of “Rick,” the AI assistant who operates with his own agency.

•Why you shouldn’t fear AI taking your job, but how you should adapt.

•The dark side of AI co-creation and the risk of “AI-induced psychosis.”

This conversation will change the way you think about the future of work, ambition, and what it means to be human in an automated world.

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https://youtu.be/rRDfUgFg2GE

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•Tim Cortinovis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcortinovis/

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Tim Cortinovis: My AI Assistant Went Rogue & The 15-Hour Work Week