FIRESIDE CHATS ON STRATEGIC GROWTH
Join us for Episode 10 of Turbocharge Tomorrow as Val Avdeenko of Happyverse shares what it takes to build trust, scale a startup, and grow real products at the frontier of AI avatars and human-AI connection.
Episode #10: Building Trust in the Age of AI Avatars
In this episode of Turbocharge Tomorrow, Val Avdeenko, Co-Founder and President of Happyverse AI, joins us to talk about what it takes to grow a startup at the frontier of AI-driven communication. Alongside Happyverse’s story, Val will share lessons that every founder or tech leader can relate to: how to turn a bold vision into a real product, balance breakthrough tech with business outcomes, and stand out in a noisy market.
Episode Highlights:
In this episode, Val Avdeenko breaks down how AI video avatars are moving from novelty to real business use- sitting in meetings, guiding customers, and representing people at scale. He walks through Happyverse’s journey from early vision to product-market fit, highlighting the surprises that show up once real users interact with AI avatars and how that feedback reshapes priorities. The conversation offers clear lessons for founders and tech leaders balancing breakthrough tech with practical outcomes.
They also explore emerging use cases like “digital customer twins” in strategy and planning, and what it takes to build trust when human and digital identities blend. Val shares how to stand out in a noisy AI market, what leaders should watch over the next decade of AI-driven communication, and common pitfalls for teams building in this space. The episode closes with actionable advice on preparing for a future where trust and connection are increasingly powered by AI.