Adria L Dunn, Founder of The Vine and Zero AI, Shares Her Vision
- Childhood in rural Wisconsin below the poverty line, fueled by love and daydreams of travel.
- First solo international trip at 18, sparking a lifelong passion for other cultures.
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Overview
This episode of TBCY dives deep into the powerful journey of Adria L Dunn—from growing up in modest circumstances to creating global impact through purposeful tech. Hosted by Stephen Ibaraki, the conversation explores the intersection of community, philanthropy, and the transformative potential of AI.
00:01:25- What shaped Adria’s unique path?
- Childhood in rural Wisconsin below the poverty line, fueled by love and daydreams of travel.
- First solo international trip at 18, sparking a lifelong passion for other cultures.
- Shifting from journalism (storytelling) to finance (math and markets), followed by first-hand exposure to deeper levels of global poverty and need.
00:09:47- How did Adria start building communities for impact?
- Frustration with transactional networking led her to create a WhatsApp group freely connecting her contacts for philanthropy.
- Rapid group growth during the pandemic, raising millions and revealing the critical importance of trust in making connections.
00:19:08- Why was Zero AI created?
- The Vine community cultivated Adria’s “giving without expectation” philosophy.
- Losing the original name “Vine AI” led to the more meaningful “Zero AI,” symbolizing neutral, trust-focused space.
- The pivot: building B2B SaaS tools (Zero AI) for trusted, private connections—starting with communities but scaling for chambers, charities, conferences, and governments.
00:26:29- How did the Zero AI team and product come together?
- Starting with a white paper, Adria teamed up with AI and SaaS experts to transform her process into scalable technology.
- The Vine’s 4-million-strong beta pool plus upcoming country-scale pilots.
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- Childhood in rural Wisconsin below the poverty line, fueled by love and daydreams of travel.
- First solo international trip at 18, sparking a lifelong passion for other cultures.
- Shifting from journalism (storytelling) to finance (math and markets), followed by first-hand exposure to deeper levels of global poverty and need.
