David Lerech

Cohort 1

What companies actually want when they're looking for AI talent — and why it's not what most people assume

Whether you're at a studio or working independently, there's a clear playbook for becoming the go-to AI professional

Independents are delivering work that used to require large teams. We'll break down what capabilities matter most.

The areas of production already seeing the most growth, and the places where AI expertise is in the greatest demand

The AI that's actually transforming media work includes far more than just video generators - we'll explore the others.

We'll see what separates amateurs who make cool stuff for YouTube from professionals creating production-ready work