This Was My "Hit Refresh" Year
Every great journey needs a moment to pause, refresh, and recalibrate. For me, 2024 was that moment, a year of resetting priorities, expanding horizons, and creating space for growth.
As the year began, challenges surfaced, and small cracks that had been easy to overlook became impossible to ignore. It was clear that change wasn’t just necessary, it was an opportunity to refresh, to rebuild, and to reimagine what was possible not just for myself but for the team and the vision we shared.
And so, we embraced that change. We turned challenges into opportunities, shifting our focus toward creating something stronger, more expansive, and filled with new possibilities.
AI Champions: From an Idea to Action
Amid this reset, AI Champions was born. It started as a dream—to accelerate AI adoption and empower developers—and evolved into something far greater.
In June, we began work on our first incubator project, KaibanJS. By September, we launched its first version, and in just six months, it has grown into a framework that’s making waves in the AI and JavaScript communities.
Here’s what we achieved:
800+ GitHub stars and counting.
Over 20,000 Multi-Agent Runs, showcasing its real-world impact.
Recognition as a top JavaScript AI framework and features in major newsletters like NodeWeekly and Bytes JS.
These milestones are proof of what’s possible when you take action, even in the face of uncertainty.
Building Momentum
2024 wasn’t just about building a product—it was about building a community. We launched the KaibanJS Discord server, shared our roadmap publicly on GitHub, and started meaningful conversations with developers, contributors, and industry leaders.
We also shared our story on bigger stages:
At the MLOps Virtual Conference, alongside leaders from Hugging Face and Google.
At Miami AI & ML Unplugged, where we connected with the vibrant local AI community.
At AI Agents Waterloo, showcasing how KaibanJS brings multi-agent systems to life.
Each step forward brought clarity and momentum, turning a year of "Hit Refresh" into one of transformation.
Key Lessons from 2024
1. Foundations Matter.
This year taught me that progress begins at the core. Quick fixes might work temporarily, but lasting growth comes from strengthening the foundation.
2. Clarity Comes Through Action.
The path forward isn’t always clear, but taking steps no matter how small creates momentum. Building KaibanJS, launching a new office in Miami, and entering contests like the Google Gemini Challenge taught me that action brings clarity.
3. You Can’t Do It Alone.
This year reminded me that none of this would have been possible without God’s guidance and the incredible people who believed in the mission.
Advisors like Anton and Seth, and contributors like Daniel, Odin, Antony, and Abisneh, reminded me that collaboration is key. None of this would have been possible without the incredible people who believed in the mission.
4. Keep Fighting.
There were moments this year when the obstacles felt overwhelming. But I’ve learned that storms pass, clarity emerges, and progress happens when you keep moving forward.
Looking Ahead to 2025
2024 was about hitting refresh, rebuilding, and reimagining what was possible.
Now, as we look ahead to 2025, it’s time to ASCEND.
This next year will be about building on the foundation we’ve created, scaling our impact, and reaching new heights.
If you’re reading this and facing your own "Hit Refresh" moment, know that it’s not the end it’s a new beginning.
Take the next step, lean on those around you, and trust that the work you’re doing today will lead to extraordinary outcomes tomorrow.
Here’s to the journey ahead.
Un abrazo,
Dariel Vila