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$215M AI CEO: How I’d Build a Profitable AI Startup in 30 Days (2026 Playbook)
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Episode $215M AI CEO: How I’d Build a Profitable AI Startup in 30 Days (2026 Playbook)
Young Zhao is the CEO of OpusClip, one of the fastest-growing AI tools with 50M users and a $215M valuation.
In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko talks with Young about how he built a profitable AI startup after multiple failed attempts. They break down a realistic 2026 playbook for founders — how to find a problem worth solving, when to pivot, how to get your first users, and how to think about pricing and unit economics early.
A practical conversation for founders, solopreneurs, and anyone serious about building an AI startup that actually makes money.
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