Dear Future AI Learner,

I’m Cary Ganz, and I want to tell you why I created AI Mastery Academy—not as a self-proclaimed “expert,” but as a parent who cares deeply about what’s coming next.

The idea started at home. My own son was thinking about his future—what direction to take, what skills will matter, and how to choose a path that won’t be outdated the moment he steps into the real world. Like many young people, he was trying to make smart choices in a world that feels like it’s changing faster every year.

Around the same time, I kept seeing the same pattern everywhere I looked: AI is not a trend. It’s the next foundation. It’s reshaping how companies run, how people work, and how opportunities are created. And I realized something that felt both exciting and urgent:

If you start learning AI now—even just the fundamentals—you won’t be catching up later. You’ll be building your future while others are still trying to figure out what’s happening.

So I encouraged my son to begin learning as much as possible. Not to become a programmer overnight. Not to chase hype. But to gain real understanding—so he could make better decisions, stand out in whatever field he chooses, and feel confident instead of overwhelmed.

That’s when I ran into the problem.

Most AI education online felt like one of two extremes: too technical and intimidating… or too shallow and built around buzzwords. And I thought: What if there were a clear, practical starting point? Something structured. Something approachable. Something that helps you build confidence step-by-step—even if you’re starting from zero.

So I decided to build what I wished existed—first for my son… and then for your sons and daughters too.

AI Mastery Academy is my attempt to create a guided path into this world. A place to start learning without feeling behind. A place where the goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. A place where you can begin understanding how AI works, how it’s used in the real world, and how to build skills that will matter.

I’m not here to impress you with credentials. I’m here because I’m genuinely fascinated by AI—how it’s changing business, how it’s changing creativity, and how it’s going to change everyday life for all of us. I’m involved in it constantly, both professionally and personally, and I believe it’s one of the most important things a young person can start learning right now.

If you’re beginning this journey, here’s what I want you to know:

You don’t have to know everything.
You just have to start.

And if you take it seriously—if you keep learning, exploring, and building—this skillset can open doors you may not even know exist yet.

I built this for my son.
I built this for your children.
And I built it for anyone who wants to be ready for the future instead of afraid of it.

Welcome to the journey.