The First AI Cofounder? How Woz is Changing Startups

What if launching a tech startup was as easy as filling out a form? Ben Collins, co-founder of Woz, joins Gabriel to unpack how his AI platform helps anyone — even non-technical founders — build full-stack software businesses. From betting against vertical SaaS to designing an AI cofounder you can trust, this conversation is a tactical deep dive into where startup creation is headed. 🔍 In this episode: Why Woz pivoted away from a holding company model What most AI-first code tools get totally wrong How mobile-first enables higher quality standards A unique approach to betting on future AI capability curves The real reason most AI startups are failing users 📌 Watch now and subscribe for more smart, fast, founder-first interviews. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Scaling and Bottlenecks 00:18 Introducing Ben Collins and Woz 01:04 The Vision Behind Woz 03:43 The Founding Story 06:06 The Shift to a Platform Approach 08:53 Navigating the Competitive Landscape 12:39 Philosophical and Strategic Insights 17:02 The Mobile-First Strategy 25:34 The Journey to Product-Market Fit 27:15 Navigating Rapid Technological Changes 32:21 The Impact of Y Combinator 35:00 AI's Role in Scaling Service Businesses 36:42 Challenges for Non-Technical Founders 39:13 Bold Predictions and Future Bets 45:02 Exciting Announcements and Closing Thoughts 🎧 Listen on the go: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1u1JyRKH8JYFjhBkvTUOAP Apple: https://apple.co/4cZ8RMm My other YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GJarrosson