Have you ever seen those clever “Most Interesting Man in the World”–style ads and wondered how to recreate that viral magic using AI? You’re in luck—today, I’ll walk you through exactly how to do it.

In an age where digital presence is everything, AI avatars are becoming a powerful tool for creators, marketers, educators, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking to scale content, enhance engagement, or build a personal brand—lifelike AI avatars let you show up without actually showing up.

In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to create a realistic AI avatar using two leading tools: HeyGen for video avatars and ElevenLabs for humanlike voice generation.