How Software Engineers Get Rich (Not AI)

Описание: 💡 Everyone thinks AI = instant $$$. But here’s the truth: software engineers don’t just “learn AI hype” and magically get rich. In this video, I’ll break down the 2 real paths to wealth with AI:
👉 climbing the corporate ladder as an AI engineer, or
👉 building your own AI-powered business.

🚀 Whether you’re a CS student, bootcamp grad, or junior developer, understanding these two paths is the key to staying relevant in the AI era. No fluff, no hype—just the reality of how engineers actually build wealth.

📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
1️⃣ The REAL salary numbers for AI engineers (and why Big Tech pays up to $500K).
2️⃣ How tools like GitHub Copilot are changing software engineering.
3️⃣ Why solo developers and AI solopreneurs can scale insanely fast.
4️⃣ The hidden trade-offs between job security vs exponential growth.

🔑 Why you’ll love this video:
You’ll discover how to stop chasing hype and instead choose the AI career path that truly fits your goals.

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00:00 - Can AI really make you rich?
00:46 - AI engineer salary
01:45 - My Silicon Valley experience
02:33 - Two paths to AI wealth
02:38 - Path A
03:26 - Path B
05:06 - The final hint