01
Early AI Adopter
Launched one of the first GPT-3 powered startups in 2020 when the technology was just emerging, demonstrating foresight in identifying transformative AI potential.
AI Transformation
Hi, my name is Sid. Welcome to my blog.
I am the founder of Hiyaku Labs, an AI Transformation consultancy. We help businesses understand and adopt AI to compete in an AI-first world. On this blog, I share my learnings from building cutting edge AI solutions.
About Me
02
Scaling AI Innovation
Ran the Venture Studio at ForumVC where we built and invested in 14 AI companies in just 24 months, creating a portfolio of innovative solutions to enterprise problems.
03
Unicorn Impact
Contributed to the growth of multiple unicorn companies in AI including Cohere, Thinkific, ClickUp, and Gorgias.
Latest Posts
Thoughts on AI agents, developer tools, and technical content
ai-agents local-ai tutorials
I Built an AI Chief of Staff That Runs Entirely on My Laptop
How I created Vault, a locally-running AI assistant that manages my professional workflow without relying on cloud services—keeping my data private and my costs low.
3 min
ai-models reviews gemini
Gemini 3 Pro: The Best AI Model, by a Mile
After extensive testing with real projects, Google's Gemini 3 Pro has emerged as the clear leader in AI capabilities. Here's why it beats Claude and GPT-5.
2 min
ai-agents tutorials market-research
Building an AI-Powered Market Research Agent With Parallel AI
A step-by-step tutorial on creating an automated VC due diligence system that analyzes startups and their competitive landscapes using Parallel AI.
3 min
How I Can Help
AI consulting, workshops, and implementation services for your business
AI Consulting
Strategic guidance for leadership teams. Become an AI champion and transform your organization's approach to AI.
Learn more
Team AI Workshops
Hands-on learning for practical implementation. Empower your teams with customized training sessions.
Learn more
Full AI Implementation
End-to-end solution development. From conception to deployment, we build custom AI solutions for your business.
Learn more
What People Are Saying
"Sid is one of those people who's not only an expert in his field, but also approachable, helpful, and a teacher at heart."
KB
Kasey Bayne Olark
"Sid will spend time to understand your needs and do the research needed to make recommendations that will serve your business."
ML
Matt Lim Procurify
"His technical savvy and knowledge of current strategies and tools is incredible."
DH
Danny Halarewich LemonStand
"Working with Sid is always a delightful experience. He's exceptionally creative and resourceful, and always looking for new wins."
GS
Greg Smith Thinkific
"His skill and knowledge is excellent, and his communication and writing match that the same level of excellence."
JG
Jordan Gal CartHook
"Whether or not you get a chance to work professionally with Sid, you should at least get to know him personally as he's a solid person to have in your corner."
TF
Tia Fomenoff PurposeMed
Stay Updated
Get occasional updates on AI development tools, technical content strategies, and new posts.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.