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Kian Katanforoosh (Workera) says his AI course taught 1M+ students (video…

2026-07-01 · 15:14 UTC ·@daraladje ·1 min read

Brief

Kian Katanforoosh of Workera (creator of an AI course with 1M+ students) argues we should treat elite '100x' AI engineers like pro athletes—e.g., Cristiano Ronaldo—with three dedicated culture architects. He warns human skill-judgment is unethical ("maybe illegal"), urges adoption of AI mentors, and says one metric reliably predicts success as roles become more like professional sports.

Why it matters

Kian Katanforoosh (Workera) says his AI course taught 1M+ students (video timestamp 03:50) and is designing workplace performance for the AI era.

Key details

  • Kian argues top '100x AI engineers' should get Cristiano Ronaldo–level support: each backed by three dedicated 'culture architects' whose sole job is keeping them happy and high-performing (proposal discussed around 17:08–19:33).
  • Kian claims humans judging skill is unethical ("maybe illegal") and calls for AI mentors now (07:37, 21:32); he also asserts there is one metric that actually predicts success (16:02).
Source evidence

Should 100x AI Engineers be treated like elite athletes?

Kian Katanforoosh (@kiankatan) thinks your best engineer could get the Cristiano Ronaldo treatment: each supported by 3 culture architects whose only job is keeping them happy and performing.

At Workera, Kian is designing the future of workplace performance. Today we discuss:

03:50 - His AI course that taught 1M+ students

07:37 - Why we need AI mentors now

08:45 - Humans judging skill is unethical (maybe illegal)

13:06 - Success signs everyone overlooks

14:45 - The trap ambitious people keep falling into

16:02 - One metric that actually predicts success

17:08 - New jobs, and everything becomes pro sports

19:33 - How to adapt in the AI era

21:32 - The AI mentor Kian has to help you

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