How Ben Issen Grew an AI School to Six Figures Rapidly
January 20th, 2025
Founded By
Ben Issen
Monthly Revenue
$30K
Days To Build
28
Founders
2
Profitable
Yes
Days To Build
28
Year Started
2024
Customer
B2B & B2C
Founded By
Ben Issen
Monthly Revenue
$30K
Days To Build
28
Founders
2
Profitable
Yes
Days To Build
28
Year Started
2024
Customer
B2B & B2C
Who is Ben Issen?
Ben Issen is an entrepreneur and designer, born in Buffalo, NY, who grew up in Canada, Belgium, France, and Spain, and currently lives in Paris; he previously founded and sold Supercreative, and now focuses on building Side School.
What problem does Side School solve?
Side School helps professionals learn AI skills practically alongside their jobs, making it easier to improve and adapt without jeopardizing their current careers.
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