I built an AI-powered newsletter that grew to 10K subscribers - Here's my stack

Hey everyone! I wanted to share my journey building an AI-powered newsletter from scratch. It took me 8 months to reach 10K subscribers, and I learned a ton along the way.**The Concept:**A weekly newsletter that curates and summarizes the latest AI news, tools, and tutorials specifically for creators and small business owners. The twist? I use AI to help me research, write, and personalize content at scale.**My AI Stack:**Content Research & Curation:- Perplexity Pro for deep research and finding trending topics- Custom GPT-4 agent that monitors 50+ sources daily- Claude for summarizing long-form articles and papersWriting & Editing:- ChatGPT-4 for first drafts and headline variations- Grammarly for editing and tone consistency- Hemingway Editor for readabilityPersonalization & Automation:- Make.com for workflow automation- ConvertKit for email delivery with AI-powered segmentation- Custom Python scripts for subscriber behavior analysisDesign:- Midjourney for header images- Canva with AI features for graphics and infographics**Key Lessons:**1. AI is amazing for speed, but human curation is what builds trust2. Consistency matters more than perfection3. Personalization drove my open rates from 22% to 47%4. The tech stack matters less than understanding your audience**The Numbers:**- Started: May 2025- Current subscribers: 10,247- Average open rate: 47%- Monthly cost: ~$200 for all tools- Time investment: ~6 hours per weekHappy to answer any questions about the setup, tools, or growth strategies! Would love to hear about your AI-powered projects too.