Episode 817 | Bootstrapping in the Age of AI with Jason Cohen
Jason Cohen, founder of two unicorns (SmartBear and WP Engine), shares deep, battle-tested insights on bootstrapping, niche positioning, brand building, and how to strategically leverage AI as a multiplier — not a product — by focusing on extreme customer value and execution.
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