Shell Game The One-Human Unicorn
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Nov 5, 2025 A tech entrepreneur ponders the future of startups run by AI agents, questioning the role of humans in the workforce. He launches an experiment with his AI assistant, revealing the limitations and quirks of AI in managing tasks. The discussion delves into the implications of AI in entrepreneurship and productivity, as well as the meaning derived from work in an AI-dominated landscape. The podcast promises insights into navigating this new world where one human could potentially lead a company populated by artificial intelligence.
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Creating An AI CEO And Team
- Evan Ratliff tried to build an AI-run company by creating an AI named Kyle to act as a CEO and team member.
- He documented the experiment to explore whether a one-human company staffed by AI agents could succeed.
One Person Could Run Huge AI Firms
- Tech leaders predict a near-future where a single human could run a billion-dollar company with AI employees.
- That vision reframes entrepreneurship as orchestration of AI rather than traditional human teams.
Repurposing AI Clones For A Startup
- In an earlier season Ratliff made AI clones of himself and set them loose to observe behaviors and outcomes.
- He repurposed that experience to attempt building a startup run by synthetic employees this season.