What is this?
Gen AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are everywhere. If you’ve scrolled through tech news lately or heard a founder pitch their startup, you’ve probably heard the phrase “we’re leveraging LLMs to drive innovation.” It sounds impressive. But if you're like most people, you might be wondering: what actually is an LLM? Why is everyone obsessed with it? What does it even do?
That’s exactly the curiosity that sparked this blog.
As someone without a hardcore tech background, I kept hearing about the magic of LLMs—how they’re changing the way we work, learn, build, and create. But every time I tried to dive into it, I hit a wall of technical jargon, dense research papers, or marketing fluff that made everything more confusing. So, I decided to start from the basics—and share what I learn along the way.
This blog is my open notebook.
I’m on a mission to break down the complex world of Gen AI and LLMs into simple, relatable explanations that anyone can understand—no engineering degree required. Whether it’s how this tech works, what makes it different from previous innovations, or how you can actually use it in your day-to-day work or business, I’ll be exploring it all in bite-sized, jargon-free posts.
Because here’s the thing: the direction of innovation is being driven by LLMs. That’s where the smartest minds (and the biggest dollars) are going. And if you're a founder, strategist, operator, or just a curious thinker—it pays to understand what’s under the hood of this movement.
So, if you've ever wondered “What’s the hype all about?” or “How do I actually use this stuff?”, you’re in the right place.
Follow along. Stay curious. And let’s make sense of the future together—one plain-English blog post at a time.
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