Startups aren’t taking years to launch anymore. With AI, it’s happening in months.
In a candid conversation on The Disruption Is Now, Frazer Anderson, Partner at Vestigo Ventures, shares how Hatz AI turned an idea into a market-ready product in just four months. Host Greg Matusky and Frazer explore how AI accelerates development, frees human talent for innovation, and introduces concepts like “just-in-time software” that could disrupt traditional tech models. Their discussion shows how AI is reshaping venture capital and the future of software.
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Key takeaways
AI shrinks startup development from years to months
Frazer explains how Hatz AI started in January with just two founders, who hired their first engineer in March. By April, they had a sellable product, thanks to AI tools like code generators and a small team of developers in South America. This rapid development showcases how AI accelerates startup growth and is altering venture capital timelines.
Just-in-time software eliminates the need for traditional apps
Just-in-time software means generating apps by AI on demand. Frazer suggests that with generative AI and agentic software, users can instruct AI to build the software they need when they need it. This could make many traditional software companies vulnerable as it opens doors for more customized and efficient solutions.
VCs adapt to AI’s rapid evolution in investment choices
With AI models evolving quickly, venture capitalists like Frazer are shifting focus. Instead of investing in foundational models that require massive capital, they target companies leveraging AI in specific workflows. Frazer emphasizes investing in areas where accuracy is crucial and AI can significantly enhance efficiency, such as financial services with high compliance needs.
AI agents will transform daily workflows
While current AI tools aren’t fully there yet, the development of AI agents will make complex tasks simpler and more efficient. Frazer predicts that AI agents will completely change how people work. Greg is looking forward to putting such agents to work in his PR business for complex tasks like building influencer lists.
Key moments
- Frazer’s friend wrote a book using GPT-2 over a weekend (4:36)
- Building a content generation platform before ChatGPT existed (5:31)
- Applying the energy freed by AI (7:56)
- Just-in-time software and its potential to disrupt traditional software companies (13:48)
- How Hatz AI achieved a market-ready product in four months (16:21)
- How AI is changing development processes and reducing risk (20:42)
- Frazer shares his favorite AI tool (22:52)
- The most exciting near-term development in AI (23:48)
