Free Lesson
Why “Builders” Are Replacing “Founders”
Part of Build Mode: A New Era of Work
60 min
Nov 19, 2025 3:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
The rise of the solo technical founder
How AI tools eliminate early staffing needs.
From idea to MVP alone
How a single person can now design, ship, and market with AI support.
The new founder mindset
Why product velocity and tool literacy matter more than fundraising.
Why this topic matters
In the AI era, founding teams are shrinking. Colin argues that “builders” (hands-on creators who can leverage AI) are outpacing traditional founders who manage others.
This lightning lesson explores how creation, not coordination, is becoming the ultimate leadership skill. Participants will leave with a clear view of how to stay relevant by building, not delegating.
You'll learn from

Dr. Marily Nika
Gen AI PM Lead @ Google | ex-Meta, Fellow @ Harvard | TED AI Speaker | 40u40

Colin Matthews
Instructor, AI Prototyping for PMs
