EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 1H 36M
Why AI Won’t Save Your Startup - and What Actually Will
from The Chat - Conversations with Leaders of Marketing and Sales · host Zotly
AI isn’t your shortcut to traction - and Kirk Drage wants every founder to know it.In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of LeapSheep to unpack the brutal realities of building a startup that actually works.From mistaking AI for automation, to chasing vanity metrics instead of validation, Kirk shares battle-tested insights that could save early-stage founders hundreds of hours - and thousands of dollars.What we cover:· Why most founders scale too early· How to test your go-to-market before you hire a sales team· The difference between building tools vs. building businesses· And the GTM discipline that separates traction from chaosIf you’ve ever wondered why things aren’t clicking yet - this episode is the wake-up call you’ve been waiting for.
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AI isn’t your shortcut to traction - and Kirk Drage wants every founder to know it.In this episode, we sit down with the co-founder of LeapSheep to unpack the brutal realities of building a startup that actually works.From mistaking AI for automation, to chasing vanity metrics instead of validation, Kirk shares battle-tested insights that could save early-stage founders hundreds of hours - and thousands of dollars.What we cover:· Why most founders scale too early· How to test your go-to-market before you hire a sales team· The difference between building tools vs. building businesses· And the GTM discipline that separates traction from chaosIf you’ve ever wondered why things aren’t clicking yet - this episode is the wake-up call you’ve been waiting for.
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