Interview with AI Software Engineer and Harbor Labs AI Founder Mike Redler

I recently connected with Mike Redler on LinkedIn and had the opportunity of asking him a few questions about AI, as he is a big professional in the subject.

Here's what I asked Redler:

"What are some crazy experiences you have had with AI?

What did it take to start Harbor Labs AI?

What is your best piece of advice to AI users?

What do you think will happen with AI in the long run? (Like AI taking over mankind or if it just gets more efficient and accurate as it evolves)."

Mike's reply: 

"I think the craziest experience I have had with AI thus far would have to be seeing my web app, Autographs 101, go live because it was my first product I shipped. I would also say this new game I have been building has been a new and unique experience.

In terms of starting Harbor Labs AI, it simply took developing services that would have real value to local businesses, that we could offer at a great cost, and deliver an amazing product and good customer service.

My best piece of advice for someone using or getting into AI, is to fully embrace it. Try out multiple tools, and start building a portfolio of digital assets rather than using it like a Google Search bar. 

There are multiple ways to evaluate the end game for AI. It is my belief that AI is an equalizer, and provides immense opportunities for those willing to act, build, and grow something of their own and to become much more efficient and valuable to any company. I do also believe that many people will face negative consequences for not embracing change and being unwilling to adjust, however that can be said for many innovations throughout time. There was a point in time when people believed the personal computer was going to be a temporary blip on the radar and that they would never have to embrace using one in a professional setting, that proved to be false and anyone who believed that put themselves at a competitive disadvantage in the labor market, just like AI."

That's some good advice.

Earlier I asked him about how he creates software, how long it takes, and if he has to pay for everything.

Redler told me, "Depends on the build what I would do and the budget as for how long it will take. I build my own software systems and it depends on my timeline, or I build for clients and I have to factor in time and cost to build quickly into their my rate.

"I try to approach each project with a clean perspective, sometimes there are tools better suited for a particular use case.

"Yes, I pay to use tools unless I have my OpenClaw use free APIs to build me something, but I wouldn’t sell something built by my OpenClaw because it is hosted on my server."

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