Artificial intelligence is transforming the world at breakneck speed. However, behind every major breakthrough are real stories of entrepreneurs who spot opportunities and build robust solutions. In this episode of The Nomu Hour , Juanma talks with Henry Jiménez, CEO and founder of Evolupedia , the largest AI community in Spanish, which already has more than 40,000 active members.

From idea to execution: how Evolupedia was born

• Henry, a Colombian living in Spain, built on his experience as a Growth Manager in startups and technology consultancies.

• He identified that large directories of AI tools didn't solve users' real problem: an excess of uncurated information.

• Evolupedia classifies and validates tools according to professional categories (marketing, law, anime, sales, etc.), simplifying access and eliminating friction.

A hybrid business model: community, training, and sustainable monetization

• Evolupedia combines free access with a paid premium membership (€300/year).

• Prime members receive exclusive guides, customized in-company training, and additional tools not available in the open directory.

• Henry reveals how he leverages his LinkedIn presence (over 35M annual impressions) as his primary acquisition channel.

The cultural difference between Europe, Latin America and the United States

• Henry compares the more open business mentality of Latin America and the United States, where companies are more willing to train their teams.

• Spain and Europe continue to show reluctance due to excessive regulation and fear of change.

• Costa Rica and Panama are emerging as highly receptive markets for the adoption of enterprise AI.

Hype, ethics, and the risk of saturation in AI

• We discussed the risks of selling smoke and mirrors with outdated AI courses or overcrowded directories.

• Henry emphasizes the value of continuing education in the face of the "hype of the moment" reminiscent of the rise and fall of NFTs and cryptocurrencies.

• We highlight the key role of critical thinking and how AI will not replace those who know how to use it wisely.

Future trends: multimodal conversational AI

• Integrating voice into image or video generation is one of the next big leaps, according to Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI) and Bill Gates.

• Companies will need to quickly identify their repetitive processes to apply AI and increase productivity.

• Differences in accents and linguistic cultures still pose technical challenges that must be addressed to achieve truly global AI.

An honest and unfiltered conversation

This episode is a realistic masterclass on the present and future of applied artificial intelligence, without falling into empty promises. If you're an entrepreneur, manager, or simply curious about the impact of AI, this episode is a must-see.