AI Tools for Families to Capture Stories and Build Authentic Digital Legacy with Jeremy Horn

In this episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello is joined by Jeremy Horne, Founder of Storypedia, to explore how AI can help us preserve family legacies and foster deeper human connections. Jeremy shares his personal inspiration behind the creation of Storypedia and its companion app, Winnie Chat, a storytelling platform designed to bridge generational gaps using technology. With a background as a global digital strategist and client partner for brands like Ford and Adobe, Jeremy now brings that expertise to a mission rooted in humanity: strengthening relationships through shared stories. This conversation dives into how AI can support authentic interactions, create lasting digital legacies, and build what Jeremy calls "social health."   Key Takeaways Personal stories are emotional assets that grow more valuable over time AI can prompt and facilitate conversations, but it should never replace human connection Winnie, built on Storypedia, strengthens family and friend relationships through structured storytelling "Social health" is emerging as the third pillar of wellness, alongside mental and physical health Digital avatars of loved ones can serve future generations if built with authenticity and consent   Noteworthy Quotes: "Interview your parents. I'm yet to meet anyone who regrets recording a conversation with their family." – Jeremy Horne "Storypedia is the Wikipedia of human stories, connection through shared experience." – Jeremy Horne "We're not trying to replace people with AI. We're using it to enhance how people connect with each other." – Jeremy Horne "Social health is now seen as vital to our total health, right alongside mental and physical well-being." – Jeremy Horne "The future of storytelling is not just content, it's context, connection, and continuity." – Jeff Torello   Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Jeremy Horne, founder of Storypedia 05:00 – How a childhood video project led to a digital storytelling startup 05:23 – What is Storypedia and how does Winnie foster human connection? 10:46 – Using AI to prompt meaningful intergenerational conversation 18:11 – How AI can help you get transcripts and record stories 27:30 – Digital avatars and building a platform for legacy and memory 36:59 – The balance between emotional realism and user comfort in AI 39:00 – The evolving role of AI in personalization, privacy, and structure 43:26 – Conclusion: Preserve your legacy, enhance your relationships   FOLLOW OUR GUEST JEREMY HORNE ON: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-horne/  Storypedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/storypedia/    FOLLOW OUR HOST JEFF TORELLO ON: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtorello/ Website: https://sinjun.ai/   FOLLOW SINJUN AI ON: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sinjunai/ Website: https://sinjun.ai/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/sinjunai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinjun.ai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sinjun-AI/   FOLLOW AI FOR BUSINESS OWNERS PODCAST ON: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3yi0lfb6ZtSuqRvKh6a2e1?si=88f9e649d1f546c8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SinjunAI Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ai-for-business-owners/id1823255627

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