Jake Adler

Jake Adler

I build AI Applications and Systems from 0-1

Work

What I've Built

From shipped products to AI experiments and skills

StorybookYou
Shipped Product

StorybookYou

Empowering children to become the heroes of their own stories through personalized generative AI illustrations.

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StorybookYou

Founded and scaled a D2C venture that leverages AI to illustrate children directly into high-quality storybooks. Executed a rapid-to-market strategy, achieving over 100 sales in the first two weeks of November 2025. Currently managing growth as a side hustle.

Key Achievements

$10K Non-Dilutive Funding130+ Units Sold
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SaveMoneySupportCreators
Shipped Product

SaveMoneySupportCreators

Automating the discovery and aggregation of creator-specific discount codes from across the YouTube ecosystem.

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SaveMoneySupportCreators

Architected a fully automated data pipeline using Python and LLMs to extract promotional data from thousands of video descriptions. The platform provides a high-fidelity interface for users to save money while supporting creators.

Key Achievements

GitHub ActionsLLM-Powered Data Extraction
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Pixel Art Stock Ticker
Shipped Product

Pixel Art Stock Ticker

Bridging the gap between live market data and custom IoT hardware through animated pixel art.

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Pixel Art Stock Ticker

Engineered a custom IoT device by architecting a React/TypeScript dashboard on a Raspberry Pi 4. Built using Airbnb's VISX and the Finnhub API to render real-time market movements and integrated with frame-by-frame pixel art animations.

Key Achievements

IoT Hardware IntegrationReal-Time Data Visualization
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AI Experiment

Virtual Try-On Extension

Nano-Banana powered Chrome extension for virtual fashion

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Virtual Try-On Extension

Built a Chrome extension using Nano-Banana for virtual try-on experiences. Adds a 'Try Me On' button to any image, allowing users to visualize clothing and accessories in real-time through their browser. Google and Amazon later implemented their own versions :).

Technologies

Nano-BananaChrome ExtensionJavaScript
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AI Experiment

NLP Flashcard App

AI-powered spaced repetition learning with Mochi API

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NLP Flashcard App

Developed an intelligent flashcard application that transforms questions, statements, or facts into 3-tiered flashcards using NLP. Integrated with Mochi API to create optimized spaced repetition study materials automatically.

Technologies

Mochi APINLPPrompt EngineeringJSON
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AI Experiment

Continuous News Feed

Live news articles that allow follow-up questions and deep-dives

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Continuous News Feed

Developed an AI-first news site demo that allows users to ask or select follow-up questions for deep-dives and additional context. Integrated with RSS Feeds and the Groq API to surface the latest news with fast AI-generated responses.

Technologies

Groq APIRSS Feeds
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AI Skill

Openclaw Configuration

Personal AI agent setup and deployment

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Openclaw Configuration

Configured and deployed my personal Openclaw instance (aka. 'Leo'). Focused on suggesting articles and research based on my interests and preferences, as well as tracking health goals.

Technologies

OpenclawAI Agents
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AI Skill

Agentic Coding

AI-powered development workflow and code generation

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Agentic Coding

Extensive experience with AI-assisted development tools including Cursor, Codex, and Claude Code. Leveraging agentic coding patterns to accelerate development, improve code quality, and explore novel solutions to complex problems.

Technologies

CursorCodexClaude CodeAI-First Development
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AI Skill

Prompt Engineering

AI-powered prompt engineering and optimization

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Prompt Engineering

Extensive experience with prompt engineering and optimization across modalities, including text, images, and audio.

Technologies

Prompt Engineering

The Journey

How I Got Here

From classroom to launch day — building at the intersection of tech and human connection

Academic Foundation
Academic Foundation
May 2025

Computer Science + Foreign Affairs

University of VirginiaDegree
  • Computer Science degree with focus on software engineering
  • Echols Scholar
  • Mandarin + Spanish language
Entrepreneurial Shift
Entrepreneurial Shift
Summer 2025

Selected for UVA Darden Incubator

iLabIncubator
  • Identified generative AI's potential for creative bottlenecks
  • Transformed concept into viable consumer product framework
  • Chosen from competitive applicant pool
Venture Incubation
Venture Incubation
Summer 2025

Solo Founder of StorybookYou

$10KFunding
  • 3-month intensive program with $10K non-dilutive funding
  • Wore every hat: founder, lead engineer, marketer
  • Built from zero to functional MVP
Customer-Centric Pivot
Customer-Centric Pivot
Fall 2025

User Research → Strategic Pivot

50+Interviews
  • Conducted interviews with parents and children
  • Pivoted from manual custom model to automated framework
  • Optimized for UX and unit economics simultaneously
Market Validation
Market Validation
Late 2025

Hanukkah Order Surge

100+Units Sold in 14 days
  • High-impact product launch execution
  • Full-stack ownership: Python/LLM pipeline to Meta ad spend
  • Proved product-market fit with real revenue
Next Chapter
Next Chapter
2026
Current

NYC — Joining a High-Growth Team

NYCNext Stop
  • StorybookYou operating as sustainable side venture
  • Seeking collaborative, fast-paced environment
  • Bringing rapid prototyping + AI implementation expertise

What's Next?

Let's build something together

Have an idea? A project? Or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you.

jakeadler02@gmail.com