At 16, Gary Vaynerchuk knows where to start launching a business today: content and AI
Start with content and AI
Vaynerchuk, 50, said aspiring entrepreneurs should use their free time to learn AI and create content. He said getting started would not require money. He described learning tools ranging from OpenClaw to Claude Code, including using AI to develop and consider ideas. Vaynerchuk said people risk missing an important opportunity if they do not use the technology.
A technology with broad reach
Vaynerchuk said he understood why people were weighing AI’s potential against its possible downsides. Still, he called it an exceptionally promising technology. He also said children who are 7 now may not grasp how significant AI is. His comments reflect his longstanding optimism about its future.
AI could handle everyday tasks
Vaynerchuk said AI tools and agents could take over chores, help people save money, and locate sold-out products at the best price. In 2023, he said AI was advancing quickly and that he believed workers could adjust to the disruption it would bring. As the tools become more widely available, creativity may be key to standing out.
Key points
- Vaynerchuk advises young entrepreneurs to make content and spend spare time learning AI.
- He said starting with content does not require money.
- AI tools could automate chores, cut costs, and help locate sold-out products.
- Vaynerchuk believes creativity may help people stand out as AI tools spread.