AI Mentor for Automation Agency

# AI Technical. Mentor for an Early-Stage AI Agency **Project Type:** Part-time collaboration **Budget:** Currently unpaid; future paid work may be discussed as the agency grows **Commitment:** 1–2 hours per week **Experience Level:** Intermediate to Expert ## About the Project I am building an AI automation agency and looking for a knowledgeable AI professional who can guide me technically and strategically as the agency develops. I am looking for someone who understands the changing AI ecosystem enjoys sharing knowledge and can help me make better technical and business decisions. I am looking for a freelance mentor who can provide occasional guidance and research support. ## Responsibilities **1. AI Tools and Technical Guidance** - Help me explore and setup top claude models like opus 5.5 fable 5.1 etc for free/very cheap on my pc locally.Later help running more models... - Research powerful AI models, free-tier options, APIs and cost-effective development workflows. - Help troubleshoot issues and recommend practical solutions. - Advise on building AI agents, workflows and business automations. **2. AI Technology Research** - Keep me informed about developments in AI models, frameworks, coding tools and automation platforms. - Recommend technologies based on practical use cases rather than hype. - Compare tools based on performance, cost, limitations and ease of implementation. **3. AI Agency Strategy** - Research AI services that businesses need and are willing to pay for. - Identify promising automation opportunities and potential service offerings. - Recommend tech stacks for different client requirements. - Share insights on emerging opportunities in the AI automation market. ## Ideal Candidate - Experience with AI tools, LLMs, APIs and AI automation. - Familiarity with tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI, open-source models, agent frameworks or workflow automation platforms. - Strong research and problem-solving skills. - Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly. - Interested in mentoring, knowledge sharing and early-stage projects. A portfolio, GitHub profile or examples of projects would be appreciated. ## Time Commitment The initial arrangement would be approximately 1–2 hours per week with a weekly discussion and occasional asynchronous communication. The exact scope will be agreed upon in advance. ## Compensation and Expectations To be transparent I currently have no budget for this role. I'm looking for someone who would voluntarily be interested in a mentorship and collaboration arrangement at this early stage. "" Payment is guaranteed; don't worry. If our agency takes off you dont need to work for anyone else ever again" If the agency becomes financially sustainable, we may discuss a paid consulting arrangement, with agreed terms. I respect the value of your time. ## To Apply Please share: 1. A brief. Your AI experience. 2. One or two AI. Tools you have worked with. 3. The areas in which you could provide the value. 4. Whether a limited voluntary weekly commitment would suit you. I'm looking forward to connecting with someone who enjoys exploring AI and helping an early-stage agency make technical decisions.