Young Zhao

CEO and co-founder of OpusClip, an AI company that turns long videos into short clips; grew the product to millions of users and a multi-hundred-million-dollar valuation.

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Jan 5, 2026 • 37min

$215M AI CEO: How I’d Build a Profitable AI Startup in 30 Days (2026 Playbook)

Young Zhao, CEO of OpusClip, dives into his journey of building a $215M AI unicorn, sharing wisdom from his initial failures to product-market fit. He emphasizes the importance of solving real problems over creating demos and discusses strategies for pricing and user retention. Young also highlights how AI is reshaping the creator economy, urging founders to identify narrow niches for success. With practical insights on leveraging AI as a thinking partner and conducting effective customer interviews, this conversation is a treasure trove for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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