In this episode, hosts Aashna Doshi & Rayan Dabbagh sit down with Nizzy, cofounder of Mail0 and one of the internet’s most popular coding educators turned founder. From making fun, beginner-friendly YouTube tutorials to building an AI-native email client backed by YC, Nizzy’s journey shows how consistency and community can transform side projects into startups.
We explore how teaching as a beginner made him a better developer, why “there are no moats anymore” in tech, and how distribution — not just features — is Mail0’s real edge against giants like Gmail. Nizzy also shares how Twitter/X acts as a funnel for YouTube and product growth, why open source has been core to building Mail0, and how remote team rituals like Demo Days keep morale high.
Whether you’re an aspiring creator, a developer wondering how to stand out, or a founder curious about taking on incumbents — this episode is packed with lessons on consistency, distribution, and building community-first products.