Paul Endress

About Paul

Paul Endress is a Harrisburg-based entrepreneur, best-selling author, and nationally recognized expert in the science and strategy of effective workplace communication. As founder of Maximum Advantage and the architect behind Communication Styles 2.0™, Paul has helped tens of thousands of professionals—from Fortune 500 executives to local business leaders—bridge communication gaps and build high-performing teams. His work has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times, and he's known for creating practical frameworks that turn understanding into action. With a background spanning software development, team consulting, and innovation, Paul is dedicated to helping organizations unlock the full potential of collaboration and AI-powered productivity.

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From Punch Cards to Profits: How AI Helped Me Build a Commercial-Grade App on Replit

Discover how a lifelong programmer became an early adopter of AI-powered development. In this session, Paul Endress shares his journey from punch cards to AI-driven app creation, including the real-world strategies and lessons learned building a profitable enterprise application on Replit. He details how leveraging AI partners accelerated delivery—saving nine months and $75,000 in development cost—while launching a commercial-grade solution that's already creating cash flow. Attendees will walk away with two actionable methods for using Replit and AI tools to create revenue-generating applications within 60 days, regardless of coding experience. Whether you're curious about next-generation development or looking for your next big idea, this session shows how AI can turn inspiration into real business outcomes—faster than ever.