College kid just nuked a $7k/month ops team with a $2.2k setup.

iPad + Mac Mini + basic automation = hundreds of leads processed overnight, custom emails sent, CRM updated.

While you're debating AI agents in Discord, some dorm room degen already replaced your entire BDR stack.

This is the new leverage. Not your 10x developer. Not your VA team. Just ruthless automation that works while you sleep.

The gap between those who automate and those who don't is about to get violent.