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LinkedIn Audience Building for AI/ML Engineers

5 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Master a system to create high-quality content that boosts visibility, expands your influence, and opens doors for career growth.

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Course overview

Visibility is Leverage. Content is your Multiplier.

You’re an AI/ML engineer. You build systems that ship, scale, and solve hard problems.


But when it comes to visibility?


You’re underrepresented, misunderstood—or worst, invisible.


You didn’t get into this field to “build an audience.”


But now you’re seeing the upside:

• Better opportunities

• Career advancement

• Higher pay


The issue?


Your expertise doesn’t translate unless you learn to share it.


And your content—when you manage to write it—get buried under noise or land flat.


It’s not your fault. You were never taught how to:


• Share your expertise in an authentic voice 

• Transform complex tech into engaging content 

• Build professional credibility through strategic content


That’s where this course comes in.


This course gives you a real system for building a high-signal LinkedIn presence as an engineer.


No fluff. No fakery. No posing as an influencer.


You’ll learn how to:

• Develop a technical voice that cuts through the noise

• Build relationships that converts into real opportunities

• Write technical posts engineered for maximum engagement

• Master the exact content types that establish true expert status

• Translate your expertise into content people actually care about

• Create a high-signal presence without sacrificing your actual work

• Develop a systematic commenting strategy that expands your visibility

• Build a content engine that eliminates the "what should I post?" problem

• Design a relationships nurturing strategy that scales your influence and opportunities


This isn’t about chasing likes.


It’s about building long-term leverage through visibility that compounds.


You already have the expertise.


Now let’s make yourself un-ignorable.


COURSE CONTENT


1. Foundations

• How to define your niche so clearly your ideal audience feels seen

• How to grow an audience by mastering LinkedIn’s credibility game

• How to turn your profile into a high-converting landing page


2. Content Strategy

• How to understand content types and formats so you’re never stuck on what to post

• How to use proven frameworks to turn raw ideas into ready-to-publish content

• How to build a writing habit that survives your busiest weeks


3. Content Engine

• How to repurpose content to maximize reach without burning out

• How to build a content engine to never run out of ideas

• How to integrate feedback and grow from analytics


4. Audience Growth

• How to craft a content strategy that aligns with your goals

• How to trigger credibility and curiosity with every post

• How to balance mass appeal with niche depth


5. Distribution & Engagement

• How to maximize engagement and maximize ROI from your content

• How to build real relationships with non-cringe networking

• How to stand out through thoughtful, high-effort replies


 6. Mindset & Sustainable Growth

• How to play the long game without burning out

• How to stay consistent when motivation fades

• How to kill perfectionism and just hit publish


THE COURSE ALSO INCLUDE:

• Case studies of successful technical audience builders

• Step-by-step exercises in each module to apply learnings

• Ready-to-use post templates to streamline your content creation

• Live Q&A sessions with Paolo, for real-time support and guidance

• Lifetime access to all course materials, including one-pagers, recordings, and updates

• Building your Content Engine: processes for content capture, note-taking, content creation, and posting consistency

• Frameworks and step-by-step exercises to define your niche and creator archetype, The Endless Idea Generator, The Virality Framework, Non-Needy Networking, The Data Driven Approach to Writing, etc.


The goal isn’t just to grasp the concepts—it’s to apply them.

By committing to this course, you’ll make a substantial leap forward.


WHO WILL BENEFIT THE MOST FROM THIS COURSE

• You’re ambitious and want practical systems, not surface level fluff

• You care about quality, clarity, and doing work that actually moves the needle

• You’re busy wearing too many hats, and need a system that actually fits your bandwidth

• You want to grow your visibility without becoming a full-time creator or losing technical credibility

• You’re self-aware enough to know your mindset has held you back—and ready to do something about it

• You’re not just here to learn—you’re here to _implement_ and build leverage that compounds


THIS ISN'T ANOTHER GENERIC COURSE


Most Audience Building content courses weren't built for you


They're designed for:


• Non-technical creators with simpler topics 

• Influencers selling personality, not expertise

• People writing for broad, non-specialized audiences


This course is engineered specifically for technical minds who:


• Value high signal-to-noise ratio

• Need to maintain technical credibility 

• Want systems that scale with minimal input


↳ Most courses teach you to be louder. This course teaches you to be clearer

↳ Most courses optimize for vanity metrics. This course optimizes for career leverage

↳ Most courses assume infinite time. This course respects your primary commitment to building, not talking about building


With this course you get battle-tested frameworks that translate you expertise into high-impact content


This creates a compounding professional asset that works for you, not the other way around


Because the truth?


In a world of digital noise, your technical depth it's your unfair advantage

Who is this course for

01

Engineers with deep expertise but 0 visibility. Tired of being overlooked for opportunities while less skilled bur more vocal peers advance

02

Builders who struggle to get noticed. Your random posts don't generate traction nor connect your expertise to the problems you solve

03

Tech Pros who post for two weeks then quit for months. Generic advice doesn't fit your schedule or expertise—you need a system that does

What you’ll get out of this course

Week 1: Understand the Online Landscape

How to leverage LinkedIn as a traffic engine rather than just an online resume. You'll learn how to turn casual visitors into loyal followers and customers so you can go from unknown engineer to recognized authority.

Week 2: Establish Your Professional Identity 

How to define your unique professional positioning so you can attract your ideal audience. You'll leave with a clear niche/audience definition and an optimized LinkedIn profile that functions as a high-converting professional landing page.

Week 3: Develop a Sustainable Content Strategy

Master proven frameworks for high-impact technical content that builds authority and drives engagement. Discover your unique creator archetype and leverage psychology-backed strategies that transform casual viewers into loyal followers. Write faster, better content.

Week 4: Build Your Content Engine

Build a a sustainable content creation system so you can consistently produce high-impact technical content without burnout. Master efficient workflows for transforming observations into technical content while creating a searchable knowledge base that eliminates writer's block.

Week 5: Master High-Engagement Writing

Master the design of high-engagement technical content that captures attention and drives sharing. Learn proven frameworks for crafting irresistible hooks, headlines, and emotion-triggering structures that transform casual readers into loyal followers and amplify your reach.

Week 6: Expand Your Network & Reach

How to build authentic professional relationships so you can maximize engagement and visibility. You'll leave with non-needy networking tactics and advanced growth strategies that amplify your content's impact.

What’s included

Paolo Perrone

Live sessions

Learn directly from Paolo Perrone in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

6 live sessions • 137 lessons • 31 projects

Week 1

Jul 2—Jul 6

    The Creator Funnel

    5 items

    The Creator Mindset

    35 items

    How The LinkedIn Algorithm Actually Works

    4 items

    Surprise 🎁

    1 item

Week 2

Jul 7—Jul 13

    Jul

    9

    Strategic Positioning for Technical Experts

    Wed 7/91:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

    How to Understand (and Grow) Your Audience

    12 items

    Choosing your Niche & Target Audience

    7 items

    Setting Up & Optimizing Your Profile

    16 items

Week 3

Jul 14—Jul 20

    Jul

    16

    Live Q&A Session: Strategic Positioning for Technical Experts

    Wed 7/161:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

    How To Write Content Worth Reading

    10 items

    How To Write Content Aligned with your Goals

    4 items

    Using Proven Frameworks to Write Faster and Better

    10 items

    Creators Archetype Identification

    5 items

    How to Build Trust and Engage Your Audience

    5 items

    How to Create Viral Content

    5 items

    How To Actually Start Writing Content

    12 items

Week 4

Jul 21—Jul 27

    Jul

    23

    Live Q&A Session: Content Strategy Workshop

    Wed 7/231:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

    The Content Engine

    3 items

    Part 1 - Input & Idea Capture

    1 item

    Part 2 - Note Taking

    5 items

    Content Engine Implementation

    1 item

    Smart Content Repurposing

    3 items

Week 5

Jul 28—Aug 3

    Jul

    30

    Live Q&A Session: Systems and Workflows Workshop

    Wed 7/301:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

    Non-Needy Networking

    5 items

    Relationship Building Framework

    4 items

    How to Maximize Engagement Psychology

    3 items

    Content Engagement Optimization

    5 items

Week 6

Aug 4—Aug 6

    Aug

    6

    Live Q&A Session: Networking & Engagement Mastery Workshop

    Wed 8/61:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

    The Data Drive Approach to Writing

    7 items

Post-course

    Aug

    13

    Live Q&A Session: Analytics & Optimization

    Wed 8/131:00 AM—2:45 AM (UTC)

What people are saying

        I’ve been following Paolo’s journey as a content creator in tech for the past two years, his growth has been impressive and inspiring. He’s deeply passionate about audience building and clearly knows his craft. If you’re serious about growing your presence on LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, or any writing platform, Paolo’s someone worth learning fro
Paul Iusztin

Paul Iusztin

Senior ML/AI Engineer • 70k+ LinkedIn followers • Author of Decoding ML Newsletter (30k+ subscribers) • CoAuthor of LLM Engineer's Handbook
        Met Paolo here on LinkedIn—definitely worth following if you’re building your personal brand. He shares clear, practical insights that are easy to apply. Bonus: he’s not just sharp, he’s also a genuinely great person. Grateful to now call him a friend.
Eduardo Ordax

Eduardo Ordax

Generative AI Lead @AWS • 130k+ LinkedIn Followers
        Content creation is a beast on its own! And turning it into real opportunities is even harder. Paolo’s cracked the code. He has dissected the content creation process and has it down to a science. If you want to build and monetize your brand, he’s someone to watch
Damien Benveniste, PhD

Damien Benveniste, PhD

Tech Lead @Meta • 170k+ LinkedIn Followers • Author of TheAiEdge Newsletter (80k followers)
        As someone active in the tech community, I’ve followed Paolo’s work from the very beginning. He consistently shares invaluable content and has a clear talent for capturing attention and turning it into engagement. If I were to recommend someone to learn technical content creation from, it would be Paolo
Aurimas Griciūnas

Aurimas Griciūnas

Chief Product Officer @Neptune.ai • 50k+ LinkedIn Followers • Author of SwirlAI Newsletter (30K+ Followers)
        Paolo has mastered the craft of turning technical knowledge into content that’s both valuable and irresistibly consumable. It’s not just what you say—it’s how you package it so it lands with the right people. If you want real growth, he’s someone to learn from—both for strategy and execution.
Shivani Virdi

Shivani Virdi

Engineering at Microsoft • 35k+ LinkedInFollowers
        Paolo’s writing is sharp—he captures attention without losing technical depth. I’ve picked up a lot about effective copywriting and content structure from him, and our conversations always deliver practical data science insights too. If you're looking to level up your thought leadership quickly, Paolo's the one to work with!
Avi Chawla

Avi Chawla

Data Scientists @Mastercard • 130k+ LinkedIn Followers • Author of Daily Dose of Data Science (130k+ Follower)
        Paolo is a strong content creator who knows what he is talking about. No-fluff, straight-to-the-point content positioned him as a TOP content creator in the ML space. We have known each other for quite a long time, and I can highly recommend his course to any technical founder who wants to grow their presence in the media space
Timur Bikmukhametov

Timur Bikmukhametov

Principal Data Scientist @AIQ • Top 20 ML LinkedIn Voice • 50k+ LinkedIn Followers
        The AI/ML space is full of hype, but Paolo cuts through it with experience-backed clarity. He knows what actually works and the traps to avoid, grounding every insight in real-world results. If you’re serious about building real authority, Paolo’s expertise is a huge asset.
Isha Rani

Isha Rani

Head of Engineering @Microsoft • 100k+ LinkedIn Followers
        It’s rare to come across an engineer who can also write so effectively. Paolo’s AutoViz explainers have gained over 700k views, showcasing his ability to make Machine Learning both understandable and engaging.
Ram Seshadri

Ram Seshadri

Machine Learning Program Manager @Google
        My book was doing fine—until Paolo put it in the fast lane. One LinkedIn post led to 150K views, 800 likes, and a wave of new readers. And it wasn’t a fluke. Just scroll through his profile—he’s cracked the code on what works. Strategic, consistent, and wildly effective.
Louis-François Bouchard

Louis-François Bouchard

Co-Founder & CTO @Towards AI • 40k+ LinkedIn Followers • Co Author of Building LLMs for Production
        I didn’t take the course, but Paolo’s posts are a go-to. Always packed with real examples and useful advice—you can tell he’s been in the game for a while. If the course is anything like his content, you’re in good hands.
Yusif Hussain 

Yusif Hussain 

Capgemini - Global Generative AI Accelerator (20k+ Followers)
        
Banias Baabe

Banias Baabe

Data Scientist @ Porsche Company (35k+ Followers)
        One post from Paolo took our LinkedIn from ~40 to 1K followers. A video we shared got 5K impressions—Paolo tweaked it and hit 150K. It generated a backlog of high-quality leads for us. Highly recommend working with him if you want real growth and visibility.
Vaibhav Dubey

Vaibhav Dubey

Co-Founder & CEO at Plexe AI (YC25)
        Working with Paolo has been a game-changer. In just one month, our metrics skyrocketed: • Impressions up 726% (7,718 vs. 934 per post) • Engagement up 667% (92 vs. 12 per post) • New followers up 336% (61 vs. 14 daily) Paolo knows how to deliver results—this growth speaks for itself!
Jacob Diamond Reivich

Jacob Diamond Reivich

Founder of Mito and Data Copilot (YC20) 
        Paolo’s content combines depth, authenticity, and smart social optimization without ever feeling like clickbait. He’s consistently driven strong traffic to our app and even made vendor posts go viral—a rare feat. His work stands out in a sea of generic, attention-seeking content.
Robert Yi

Robert Yi

Co-Founder & CTO @ Oxy
        Paolo’s work is thorough and detail-oriented. He didn’t just write high-quality posts—he also shared smart strategies on posting and engagement to boost our reach. If you’re a busy founder needing sharp content and real support, I highly recommend working with him.
Donovan So

Donovan So

Founding Full Stack Engineer at Fintool.com (YC22)
        As a founder, I don't have 2+ hours a day for LinkedIn. Since Paolo took over Bilanc’s social presence, our AI finance posts actually sound interesting. He gets the tech, handles everything, and freed me up to focus on building the company. If you’re stuck, hit him up.
Leonardo Ubbiali

Leonardo Ubbiali

Co-Founder Bilanc (YC24)
        Paolo generated 120k impressions in just three months, surpassing the entire previous year’s total by 30%. During the same period, we also grew our followers by 62% compared to the previous year. Paolo's work completely changed the game for us.
Allan Wille

Allan Wille

Co-Founder & CEO at Klipfolio

Meet your instructor

Paolo Perrone

Paolo Perrone

8-year ML Eng. turned content creator, 50M+ impressions with technical content

Paolo Perrone is a former ML Engineer with 8+ years of experience who built a 50k+ LinkedIn audience by turning technical expertise into high-signal content.


He’s the Founding Editor of Data Science Collective (835k+ followers on Medium) and has helped Y Combinator founders, senior leaders at Google and Microsoft, and leading publications like AlphaSignals (the most read technical newsletter in AI) grow visibility and brand value without losing credibility.


Paolo continues shares technical insights, staying deeply connected to the engineering and AI/ML community across LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, and HackerNoon.


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4-6 hours per week

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  • May 7, 2022

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  • Weekly projects

    2 hours per week

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This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

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