EO How our AI Startup Grew 60x After a Pivot | Raza Habib, Jordan Burgess of Humanloop | EO
Sep 4, 2025
Raza Habib and Jordan Burgess, co-founders of Humanloop, share their transformative journey in AI development. They discuss a pivotal pivot that led to a 60x growth by aligning their solutions with market demands. Their insights into non-deterministic technology and the importance of feedback for business strategies are captivating. The duo recounts their hackathon experience that accelerated customer acquisition and the critical role of prompt engineering. Their commitment to ethical AI highlights the importance of privacy, fairness, and transparency in technology.
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Founder's Journey From Physics to AI
- Raza’s contagious curiosity about physics led him from a startup to study AI deeply.
- He sees AI as a profound technological achievement comparable to milestones in physics.
From Teen Entrepreneur to AI Advocate
- Jordan Burgess started young, selling a website at 15, and was inspired by startup culture at MIT.
- He shifted focus towards impactful technologies, choosing AI for a lasting career.
Pivot Validated by Customer Demand
- Humanloop pivoted after a strong market pull validated by 10 paying customers in two days.
- This confirmed a real and urgent demand, making the pivot decision straightforward.