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Become a GSD at Work Associate
An on-ramp to the 21st-century career you want. Work on real AI transformation projects with real clients. Earn based on outcomes. Learn by doing. Graduate into whatever comes next for you.
How we pay
Pool shares, not wages
Every shipped outcome has a fixed pot, typically $2,500–$7,000. You earn a share for the work you do: leads capture 70–95% of the pot, pair contributors 3–10%. Settlement is public on ARLOS.
See live earnings on ARLOSHow we hire
Evidence over resumes
Show us how you've made three real people measurably better off using AI in their work. We care about results, not credentials.
The minimum bar
Show us what you've done
Come prepared with evidence that you have made at least three people measurably better off by implementing generative AI into their professional workflows.
What we look for
Verifiable evidence
Recordings, transcripts, before/after metrics, testimonials. Concrete proof that transformation occurred.
What we look for
Quantifiable impact
Time saved, revenue generated, errors reduced. Measurable improvements the people you helped can speak to.
What we look for
Three distinct people
Three separate individuals whose work improved because of what you built or taught them. Scale doesn't matter.
Compile your dossier
How to assemble evidence
- 01Gather recordings, emails, and documentation from your transformations.
- 02Use AI tools to create a comprehensive summary with footnotes to primary sources.
- 03Include specific metrics: hours saved, revenue impact, process improvements.
- 04Get written testimonials from those you've helped.
- 05Create a portfolio showing before/after workflows.
Just getting started
Build your portfolio
- Study our open-source methodologies
- Apply the methods in your current role or with colleagues.
- Document everything: recordings, metrics, testimonials.
- Build your evidence portfolio over time.
Program flow
How the program works
01 / Study & apply
Review our open-source methodologies. Run a real project in your organization or for a client using our frameworks. Document your results.
02 / Interview & demonstrate
Schedule an interview to discuss your experience. Show us how you've applied our methods and the results you've achieved. We value proven ability over credentials.
03 / Start small
Begin with discovery calls and action workshops. Build your reputation through successful deliveries. Each project expands your capabilities and earning potential.
04 / Scale your impact
Progress to leading full transformations. Coordinate teams of associates. Eventually, lead spin-off product companies as CEO with equity participation.
Associate stories
From the people who've been through it
Vika Abby
Former Associate (7 months), now driving growth marketing at Fora Travel
View profile"I was stuck in analysis paralysis, watching countless videos and learning so much, but never getting real practice. Within my first few weeks as an associate I was on client calls, running AI workshops, and building automation workflows for real companies."
"Over seven months I worked with clients across logistics and shipping, staffing, and travel. I led a 30-person prompt engineering workshop for sales leaders, built landing pages, designed outbound playbooks, and helped cut a client's video production time from six hours to two. That hands-on experience is what got me hired at Fora Travel to accelerate their growth marketing."
Outcome
7 months, 6+ client engagements. Now driving growth marketing initiatives at a VC-backed travel tech company in New York.
Career progression
Clear advancement based on results
Three levels with concrete responsibilities, plus a fourth path: founding CEO of a spin-off product company.
01 / Associate
Entry level practitioners
- Conduct discovery calls with stakeholders
- Facilitate AI action workshops
- Implement automation projects
- Document solutions and create SOPs
02 / Senior Associate
Experienced transformation leaders
- Lead full transformation cycles
- Manage complex implementations
- Train and mentor new associates
- Develop custom methodologies
03 / Principal
Strategic leaders and rainmakers
- Coordinate teams of associates
- Design enterprise transformations
- Build client relationships
- Drive methodology innovation
Beyond Principal
Spin-off CEO opportunities
Top principals who identify product opportunities can become founding CEOs of spin-off companies, with significant equity participation and full P&L responsibility.
Program benefits
What associates get
Outcome-Based Rewards
Earn based on the value you create, not hours worked
Frontier Tech Access
Company-funded credit cards for the most powerful AI tools
Maximum Flexibility
Async-first culture with freedom to deliver results your way
Accelerated Learning
Access to frontier know-how and proven methodologies
Compelling Opportunities
Work on the most interesting transformation challenges
Path to Leadership
Progress from associate to principal to spin-off CEO
Right fit
Are you the right associate?
Ideal associates have
- Hands-on experience with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
- Strong business acumen and process thinking
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Self-directed learning ability
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Track record of delivering results
You'll thrive if you
- Love solving complex business problems
- Get energized by teaching others
- Prefer outcomes over hours worked
- Want flexibility and autonomy
- Seek continuous growth
- Dream of building something bigger
Test your readiness
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Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
What is the GSD at Work Associate Program?
The Associate Program is a performance-based partnership where skilled practitioners deliver AI transformations using our proven methodologies. Associates work on client projects, earning outcome-based compensation while maintaining flexibility and autonomy.
How does compensation work?
We never pay wages. Everything is outcome-based. Associates earn a percentage of project value delivered. Generally, revenue is split three ways: one-third to GSD as the capital provider, one-third to whoever sells the work, and one-third to those who fulfill it. Compensation scales with impact and complexity.
What does a typical outcome pay?
Bounty pots typically run $2,500–$7,000 per shipped outcome. Within each pot, lead operators capture 70–95% and pair contributors 3–10%, depending on what they shipped. Top performers ship multiple outcomes per month. Every payout settles publicly on ARLOS. See live earnings at arlos.app.
What are the requirements to become an associate?
The minimum bar is evidence that you have made at least three distinct people measurably better off by implementing generative AI into their professional workflows. Beyond that, strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with our open-source methodologies all help. We value practical experience and proven results over credentials.
How do associates progress in the program?
Associates start with discovery calls and action workshops, then progress to running full transformation cycles. High performers can advance to Principal level, leading teams of associates, and potentially become CEOs of spin-off product companies.
Is this a full-time commitment?
No. The program is designed for flexibility. Many associates balance this with other commitments. You choose your availability and the projects you take on. It's about delivering outcomes, not logging hours.
Apply
Ready to join the network?
Start your journey from practitioner to principal. Apply today and show us how you've used AI to drive real business results.
01Book a 30-minute interview slot.
02Prepare examples of your AI implementation work.
03Demonstrate your understanding of our methodologies.
04Discuss your goals and availability.
Not ready yet? Study our open-source methodologies and complete a project first.