Ross McNairn

Co-Founder of Wordsmith AI. He transitioned from a lawyer to a self-taught engineer and CTO before starting his own company.

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Aug 14, 2025 • 50min

He grew to millions in ARR in 18 months—by fighting with his co-founders on purpose. | Ross McNairn, Co-Founder of Wordsmith AI.

Ross McNairn, Co-Founder of Wordsmith AI, made an impressive leap from lawyer to self-taught engineer, rapidly building his startup to $5M ARR within 18 months. He reveals his unconventional strategy of testing co-founders through conflict, allowing for some interesting dynamics in teamwork. Ross shares insights on keeping a lean team for agility and his accidental fundraising approach that captivated VCs. Plus, he hilariously discusses how becoming a parent dramatically boosted his productivity amidst the startup chaos.

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