GenAI.Works, The World's Largest AI Community, Hits 12M Users, 3M Newsletter Subscribers, Acquires Hackmakers, and Launches Education Platform

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GenAI.Works, the world's leading AI community and education platform, today announced that it has rapidly grown to 12 million online users, delivers the largest AI newsletter in the world with 3M subscribers, achieved 10x revenue growth, launched a new Education Program, acquired Hackmakers and made several key executive hires. AI GenAI.Works is the leading destination where businesses and professionals explore, learn, and grow with AI, creating a complete ecosystem for learning and collaboration. GenAI.Works is home to AI news, webinars, developer apps, educational resources, and Hackathons.

GenAI.Works also formally launched its AI executive education program, the GenAI.Works Academy, which offers premium AI courses taught by industry leaders, tailored for enterprises, developers, and enthusiasts. The learning portal helps people use AI tools effectively. GenAI.Works's mission is to upskill the first AI-enabled generation in history with learning tailored to any industry, domain, and understanding level.

GenAI.Works also announced it has expanded its ecosystem with the acquisition of Hackmakers, the global network that runs high-impact hackathons and fosters AI experimentation. Hackmakers is committed to community-led innovation, bringing additional opportunities for builders to move from ideas to real-world solutions within the GenAI.Works platform.

"GenAI.Works has achieved more than 40 million monthly social media impressions, an engagement rate 2x higher than industry leaders, and has established itself as the premier, trusted hub for AI-driven learning, collaboration, and innovation," said Steve Nouri, CEO and co-founder of GenAI.Works. "With more than 130 enterprise clients and 300% customer growth y/y, it's the best place for brands and startups to reach the AI community, and build their audiences with this coveted demographic."

GenAI.Works also made key executive leadership hires including Jay Allardyce, Co-Founder, President & Chief Growth Officer, Sam Cummings, Director of Education (formerly with LinkedIn); Rafa Prellwitz, Vice President of Marketing (formerly with Meta); and Anastasiia Shapovalova, Vice President of Operations (formerly with Wand.ai)

AI, Community, and the Future of Media & Education

As mainstream media faces challenges, new media models are emerging, ones that leverage professional communities, driven by fresh and high quality content, distributed in platforms like LinkedIn and segmented Newsletters. GenAI.Works is leading this shift, showing that community-first platforms can outperform traditional and digital media economics by creating deep engagement and attracting valuable audiences. The rise of an AI-powered creator economy is redefining how audience engagement works. GenAI.Works is a global, AI-enabled ecosystem where knowledge, innovation and monetization converge to help enterprises, solopreneuers, and builders create the next wave of education, opportunities, and services," said Nouri.

The Best Audience for Advertisers     

GenAI.Works has become the go-to platform for reaching global and local audiences keeping a pulse on AI. With a diverse audience from students, solopreneurs, startups, enterprises and CxO's, the platform has set a new bar for advertising ROI metrics. The AI audience segment is prime for premium brands, making GenAI.Works an ideal partner for them to build their reach into the AI community. NVIDIA, Notion, LG, Vanta, Synthesia, RADAI, Groq, Oracle and many others are already benefiting from advertising and marketing programs with GenAI.Works.

Beyond its own platforms, GenAI.Works is expanding its syndication network, offering advertisers and content creators access to its millions of subscribers across newsletters, podcasts, and partner platforms. This strategic distribution model ensures that high-quality AI content reaches decision-makers, tech leaders, and AI enthusiasts worldwide.

As GenAI.Works continues its rapid ascent, it remains committed to democratizing AI, fostering innovation, and redefining the future of media and education.

About GenAI.Works     

GenAI.works is the first, largest and most engaged AI hub, founded on the principle of providing knowledge to everyone during the AI era, helping people discover, learn, and grow in one of the most interesting times in modern history. GenAI.Works's goal is to help individuals, companies, and society make sense of AI and harness its power for good, fostering prosperity in this once-in-a-lifetime moment.

SOURCE GenAI.Works