Volunteer Story ｜Carlos Rivera

Occupation: Small Enterprise Owner | Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Hello everyone, I’m Carlos Rivera, 35 years old from Mexico City. I am a co founder of a family coffee brand. We specialize in growing, roasting, and exporting specialty coffee beans. Although our business is stable, I’ve always wondered if there’s a more efficient way to grow assets than just keeping money in the bank or buying property.
By chance, a friend recommended that I join the AFE AI 3.0 Global Evolution Testing Program. At first, I wasn’t planning to participate, but their “compounding custody” strategy caught my attention ,it’s a fully AI managed fund approach aiming for steady growth with continuous reinvestment to amplify compounding effects.
I decided to invest $500,000, which was nearly two years’ worth of profits for our company. It was not a small decision, but I knew very well that if the money just sat idle in the account, inflation would slowly eat it away.
The entire testing process was extremely worry free. The AI system automatically adjusted the portfolio daily based on market dynamics. I didn’t have to monitor the market, make decisions, or even set stop-loss orders. I only needed to open the app regularly to watch my account steadily grow every day. What impressed me most was how calmly the system reacted during several short term market fluctuations , it didn’t blindly chase highs or panic sell, but kept a rational, clear rhythm.
By the sixth month, my account had surpassed $1 million. At that moment, I truly understood the meaning of “compounding.” The AI wasn’t relying on bets, but on discipline and efficiency to drive growth.
When the year-long test ended, my account balance reached $3.63 million , more than seven times my initial investment. This was not the result of gambling, but a collaboration between rational technology and the time value of capital.
This experience was a real cognitive upgrade for me. It showed me that even as an entrepreneur without a financial background, it’s entirely possible to gain smarter and more efficient control over assets through AI. I’m very grateful to my friend and to the AFE US platform.
Now, I continue running my coffee brand, but my mindset about money has completely changed.