Ep 5: Seed Strapping & The Rise of AI-Native Startups

In this episode, Kira Noodleman sits down with Henry Shi, co-founder of Super.com, to dive into the rise of AI-native startups and the emergence of a new growth model: seedstrapping. Henry shares his vision for building lean, high-output companies that leverage AI across every function, scaling rapidly without the need for traditional venture cycles.

Kira and Henry explore how AI is reshaping product development, the evolving definition of product-market fit, and the trade-offs founders face when integrating AI tools. They also discuss the creation of the AI Leaderboard, a project tracking the fastest-growing, leanest startups in today's AI-driven landscape. For founders and investors navigating the AI supercycle, this episode offers fresh insight into building smarter, faster, and more resilient companies.

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Learn more about Super.com: https://www.super.com
Follow Henry Shi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrythe9th/ Follow Pathfinders on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/BeePartners
Follow Bee Partners on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beepartnersvc
Learn more about Bee Partners: https://www.beepartners.vc