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Justin Maier

CEO/Co-FounderCivitai

Boise, ID

Member Since April 2024

Skills

Product Management
Project Management
Software Development

About

Justin Maier's journey into the tech world began at 16 when he developed his first product for Microsoft. With over 15 years in the digital media industry, Justin has honed his web design and development skills, focusing on interaction design and front-end development. His passion for these fields is driven by a desire to innovate using new technologies. Despite struggling with traditional artistic ability, Justin discovered a unique way to express his creativity through artificial intelligence. He started experimenting with building AI models, initially as a hobby he shared on Reddit. This hobby quickly grew into something bigger—a community of like-minded enthusiasts eager to explore the possibilities of AI in art. This community inspired Justin to establish Civitai, a company that not only focuses on creating open-source AI art but is also driven by community contributions. Civitai emerged from Justin's vision to merge technology with creativity, producing tools that allow others to create art through text. Driven by a pursuit of efficiency and a knack for rethinking how things are done from the ground up, Justin aspires to develop tools that are not only innovative but truly essential, seamlessly integrating into and improving everyday life.

Published content

The Future of AI: Transforming Lives and Driving Investment Today

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The reality is that AI is already here, and it’s rapidly evolving.

The Future of Open-Source Art: Revolutionizing Creativity

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While open-source art offers extensive benefits, it's important to acknowledge its challenges.

Five Strategies for Running a Successful Remote Team at the Edge of AI and Creativity

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These strategies can help your remote teams find the best flow, driving creativity and innovation in your fields.

Fostering an Ethical Culture Through Community Engagement: A Guide for Business Leaders

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By adopting such an ethos, companies can create a secure space for creativity and innovation while protecting and respecting their community.

Company details

Civitai

Company bio

Civitai is a dynamic social platform designed to boost the creation, education and exploration of AI-generated media. We offer an environment where users can create, upload, share and discover custom AI resources, each trained to generate art or media in a specific style. This includes images, music, videos and more as our community and the capabilities of modern AI tools evolve. With Civitai, you no longer need a computer science degree or the processing power of a supercomputer to create incredible things with AI. Join us, get inspired, start creating, and grow your AI prowess.

Industry

Technology

Company size

2 - 10