AI isn’t just a “work thing” for me anymore — it’s quietly become a part of my everyday life. From helping me pick a new skincare product to making sure no one hijacks my lunch hour with a meeting, these tools have my back. Here’s my personal AI techstack — what I use daily and how much it’s costing me (spoiler: not as much as you might think)
ChatGPT: My 100 Year Old Intern
Think of ChatGPT as that wise old intern who’s seen it all. I use it at least 10 times a day — and that’s not an exaggeration.
Some examples:
- Does this finance strategy make sense?
- Analyse this consumer survey report
- Should I try this new skincare product?
And of course, a ton of work-related stuff like validating pricing ideas or does logic of this demand generation strategy make sense or not and list goes on.
Is it perfect? Not at all. For example if a chat thread gets too long (think multiple pages), I’ve noticed it can forget its own advice. But I just hack my way around that and move on; because even with its quirks, ChatGPT has saved me from overthinking and procrastination.
Cost: $0 (perk of my company’s ChatGPT Teams plan!)
Spark Mail: Helping Me Achieve Inbox Zero
Spark Mail isn’t fully an “AI tool” but its AI features are what sold me. I juggle six inboxes (three for work, two personal Gmail accounts and an Outlook) and Spark keeps them all in one place.
Here’s where the AI magic shines:
- Meeting notes without the creepy bot: It records and summarises calls without needing a bot to join and giving me structured notes and action points. This was my “Wow, take my money” moment.
- AI-powered email help: It can help you to write emails, proofread them and even summarise them with multilingual support. I mainly use the email summary feature because I have subscribed to a couple of daily/weekly newsletters. Spark gives me summaries so I can decide if they are worth reading in full or not.
It’s my weapon for hitting Inbox Zero consistently.
Cost: $59.99/year (annual plan)
Reclaim AI: The Calendar Whisperer
The new addition to my techstack. I tested Reclaim for a month and signed up for the paid plan yesterday. Why? Because it solves a real headache:
- I work remotely with European companies.
- Timezone differences mean someone inevitably books a call during my dinner time or personal commitment in evening
- It’s a hustle to cancel or reschedule the commitments
Reclaim AI fixes that with:
- Calendar synching across three work calendars: If an event is scheduled in one calendar, the other reflect it automatically. This was my “Wow take my money” moment.
- AI-powered personal scheduling: Reclaim allows me to set ideal lunch/dinner times and preferences. If an urgent meeting pops up, Reclaim auto-reschedules my meals to the next best slot.
It also has other features like smart meeting links and focus time, which I’m still exploring. But the core functionality? Already worth it.
Cost: $77/year (starter plan, after snagging their 20% summer discount running till Aug 31st, 2025).
Why This Stack Works For Me
None of these tools are just “nice to have”. They actively make my life smoother:
- ChatGPT helps me think and decide faster.
- Spark Mail saves me from inbox chaos
- Reclaim AI makes sure that I have a life outside of work meetings
And all of this for under $150/year out of pocket.
These tools aren’t perfect, but they fit into my life. My techstack will keep on evolving, but for now these three are my MVPs.




