Who is Nate Herk?
Nate Herk is the founder and CEO of Uppit AI and one of the most influential AI educators on Skool, with 339,000+ followers on the platform — making him one of the most followed creators. He built AI Automation Society into the largest AI community on Skool with over 325,000 free members, focused on mastering no-code AI automations. His YouTube channel (@nateherk) has accumulated over 30 million views teaching AI automation, n8n workflows, and no-code tools. He is a 4-time Skool Games winner and holds Diamond member status on the platform. In addition to the free community, he runs AI Automation Society Plus ($99/month, 3,400+ members), a premium tier that teaches members to think like problem solvers and design AI automation solutions for clients. He previously ran Claude Code Kickstart (now archived). Nate's approach is practical and builder-focused: he teaches through real projects and workflows, not theory.
Key facts
- ✓ 339,000+ followers on Skool — one of the most followed creators on the platform
- ✓ AI Automation Society: 325,000+ free members — largest AI community on Skool
- ✓ AI Automation Society Plus: 3,400+ members at $99/month
- ✓ 30M+ YouTube views on AI automation content
- ✓ 4-time Skool Games winner
- ✓ Diamond member status on Skool
- ✓ Founder & CEO of Uppit AI
- ✓ 4,200+ contributions on Skool
- ✓ Skool Ambassador (member of Ambassadors group)
Courses by Nate
Can you trust Nate?
+ Positives
- + 325K+ free members — largest AI community on Skool, massive social proof
- + 30M+ YouTube views — verified, public content track record
- + 4-time Skool Games winner — recognized by the platform itself
- + Diamond member + Ambassador status — highest trust tier on Skool
- + Free community lets you test before paying for Plus
− Watch out for
- − $99/month for Plus is premium pricing
- − 325K free members means individual attention is very limited
- − Previous communities (Claude Code Kickstart) were archived — longevity question
- − Revenue claims from AI agency work are unverified
Our verdict
Nate Herk is arguably the most credible AI automation educator on Skool. The numbers speak for themselves: 325K free members, 30M YouTube views, 4 Skool Games wins, Diamond status. The free tier alone is worth joining. Plus at $99/month is for serious automation builders.
Recommended for
Anyone interested in AI automation — from complete beginners (free tier) to aspiring AI agency builders (Plus tier)
Not ideal for
People looking for AI creative tools (video/image) or non-automation AI topics
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nate Herk?
Nate Herk is the founder of Uppit AI and creator of AI Automation Society, the largest AI community on Skool with 325K+ free members. He has 30M+ YouTube views and is a 4-time Skool Games winner. He teaches no-code AI automation using tools like n8n.
Is Nate Herk legit?
Yes. Nate has 339K Skool followers, 30M+ YouTube views (publicly verifiable), 4 Skool Games wins, and Diamond/Ambassador status on the platform. His free community with 325K members is the strongest social proof possible. The premium tier at $99/month has 3,400+ paying members.
Is AI Automation Society Plus worth $99/month?
If you want to build an AI automation business, Plus provides advanced workflows and client acquisition training. Start with the free AI Automation Society (325K members) to test the content quality — it's one of the most comprehensive free resources on Skool. Upgrade to Plus only if you're serious about selling automation services.
Last updated: April 12, 2026