AI Founder Interviews

Stories from Successful AI Leaders & Founders

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AI Support Revolution: Clean-Handoff Strategy for D2C Brands

Learn how Spur uses one-line on-site Live Chat + AI to resolve ~70–75% of D2C support, escalate complex cases, avoid platform friction, and scale profitably with a 7-person team.

David Stepania

17 Oct 2025

4 min read

Most recent

Your Next Million Paying Users Won’t Be Humans

Your Next Million Paying Users Won’t Be Humans

Full interview with Craig DeWitt, founder of Skyfire, on how AI agents will become the next major paying users. Learn how Skyfire provides KYA identity and agent wallets so agents can authenticate, pay, and transact—unlocking new revenue streams, compliance guardrails, and the rise of agentic commerce.
David Stepania
10 Oct 2025
5 min read
LLM Brand Visibility: How Brands Get Discovered in the Era of ChatGPT

LLM Brand Visibility: How Brands Get Discovered in the Era of ChatGPT

Discover how brands win visibility in the AI-first era. Insights from Anvil’s co-founder Barak Ben-Noon on LLM-driven search, Reddit & Wikipedia influence, and practical strategies to boost mentions and authority in ChatGPT-style answers.
David Stepania
02 Oct 2025
4 min read

Data & Analytics

Are You Losing 1 in 10 Customers Without Knowing It?

Are You Losing 1 in 10 Customers Without Knowing It?

Learn how false declines are silently costing merchants 2–15% of revenue and how Corgi Labs' AI-powered, merchant-tailored fraud models recover lost sales, reduce churn, and boost retention—no extra marketing spend required.
David Stepania
11 Sep 2025
3 min read
1996 All Over Again? The Framework Shaping the AI Agent Era

1996 All Over Again? The Framework Shaping the AI Agent Era

Interview with Sam Bhagwat, founder of Mastra: how a TypeScript framework for orchestrating AI agents—built on orchestration, composability, production reliability, developer-first design, and continuous learning—can unlock 2–3× developer productivity and replace paperwork-heavy workflows across industries.
David Stepania
28 Aug 2025
3 min read

Marketing

LLM Brand Visibility: How Brands Get Discovered in the Era of ChatGPT

LLM Brand Visibility: How Brands Get Discovered in the Era of ChatGPT

Discover how brands win visibility in the AI-first era. Insights from Anvil’s co-founder Barak Ben-Noon on LLM-driven search, Reddit & Wikipedia influence, and practical strategies to boost mentions and authority in ChatGPT-style answers.
David Stepania
02 Oct 2025
4 min read
90-Second Voice Note → High-Performing Post (That Still Sounds Like You)

90-Second Voice Note → High-Performing Post (That Still Sounds Like You)

Turn a 90–120s WhatsApp voice note into a credible LinkedIn post in ~5 minutes. Learn Crafted’s AI+mentor workflow, two-week rollout playbook, metrics, and templates to scale leader-driven content.
David Stepania
25 Sep 2025
4 min read

DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure

Your Next Million Paying Users Won’t Be Humans

Your Next Million Paying Users Won’t Be Humans

Full interview with Craig DeWitt, founder of Skyfire, on how AI agents will become the next major paying users. Learn how Skyfire provides KYA identity and agent wallets so agents can authenticate, pay, and transact—unlocking new revenue streams, compliance guardrails, and the rise of agentic commerce.
David Stepania
10 Oct 2025
5 min read
1996 All Over Again? The Framework Shaping the AI Agent Era

1996 All Over Again? The Framework Shaping the AI Agent Era

Interview with Sam Bhagwat, founder of Mastra: how a TypeScript framework for orchestrating AI agents—built on orchestration, composability, production reliability, developer-first design, and continuous learning—can unlock 2–3× developer productivity and replace paperwork-heavy workflows across industries.
David Stepania
28 Aug 2025
3 min read

eCommerce & D2C

AI Support Revolution: Clean-Handoff Strategy for D2C Brands

AI Support Revolution: Clean-Handoff Strategy for D2C Brands

Learn how Spur uses one-line on-site Live Chat + AI to resolve ~70–75% of D2C support, escalate complex cases, avoid platform friction, and scale profitably with a 7-person team.
David Stepania
17 Oct 2025
4 min read
Case Study #30: Inside Albatross's AI Personalization Engine

Case Study #30: Inside Albatross's AI Personalization Engine

Discover how Albatross compresses multi-year personalization into a three-week sprint using real-time behavior, messy-data understanding, and built-in A/B testing—plus case-study ROI lifts.
David Stepania
20 Feb 2025
3 min read

AR/VR & Metaverse

Case Study #6: How Elai.io Became the Go-To AI Video Generator Platform in Just 2 Years

Case Study #6: How Elai.io Became the Go-To AI Video Generator Platform in Just 2 Years

See how Elai.io became the go-to AI video generator in just 2 years — turning an MVP into a scalable platform by obsessing over UX, customer feedback, and efficient AI-driven workflows.
David Stepania
08 Sep 2024
11 min read
Case Study #2: From 0 to 7 Figures in 5 Months - The Try it on AI Story

Case Study #2: From 0 to 7 Figures in 5 Months - The Try it on AI Story

Discover how Try it On AI pivoted from virtual clothing try-ons to high-quality AI headshots, achieved 7-figure revenue in 5 months, and grew through viral content, exceptional customer support, and a lean remote team. Learn founders' strategies, challenges, and future vision.
David Stepania
08 Sep 2024
14 min read

Education

Case Study #31: Reinventing Education for the AI Era

Case Study #31: Reinventing Education for the AI Era

Discover how Future State University reimagines career readiness with AI-driven learning, 3D simulations, and skill-based resumes. Learn how founder Lawrence Bugg bootstrapped to profitability and is preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist.
David Stepania
07 Mar 2025
4 min read
Case Study #27 From Military Precision to AI Innovation: How One Ex-Marine Is Revolutionizing Business AI Adoption

Case Study #27 From Military Precision to AI Innovation: How One Ex-Marine Is Revolutionizing Business AI Adoption

Discover how ex-Marine Justin Coats transformed from a helicopter mechanic to an AI education leader. Learn his method for 2-3x productivity gains, building digital teammates, and practical AI adoption for SMEs and nonprofits.
David Stepania
30 Jan 2025
5 min read

Gaming & Esports

Case Study #14:  Code, Community, and AI: The NovaSquare Story of Building AI Companions for Twitch Streamers

Case Study #14: Code, Community, and AI: The NovaSquare Story of Building AI Companions for Twitch Streamers

Discover how NovaSquare built ai_licia — an AI companion for Twitch streamers — by leveraging streamer feedback, organic growth, and creative branding. Learn their founding story, growth tactics, challenges, and future vision for creator-focused AI.
David Stepania
08 Sep 2024
9 min read
Case Study #12:  From 0 to 1M Users: Bootstrapping TensorPix into a Thriving AI Startup

Case Study #12: From 0 to 1M Users: Bootstrapping TensorPix into a Thriving AI Startup

Read how TensorPix went from a rough MVP to 1M users by bootstrapping, running fast experiments, prioritizing SEO and product-market fit, and keeping costs low. Learn tactics for growth, user acquisition, and building an AI media-enhancement startup.
David Stepania
08 Sep 2024
10 min read

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