AI founder, YC alum, and hands-on builder pioneering the future of AI-powered development. CEO of Octane AI, serving millions through AI shopping experiences.

Matt is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence, product development, and entrepreneurship who has been at the forefront of AI technology since 2016.

As CEO of Octane AI, Matt has built a profitable AI company that powers shopping experiences for millions of users. His deep expertise in AI and chatbots predates the current AI boom, giving him unique insights into both the technology's capabilities and practical applications.

Matt's entrepreneurial journey includes graduating from Y Combinator alongside companies like Coinbase and Instacart. He has learned product development directly from industry legend Josh Elman (LinkedIn, Twitter, Meta, Robinhood), and has channeled these insights into building successful AI products and companies.

His thought leadership in the AI space is widely recognized - his 2023 article on autonomous agents became the most-read piece on the topic, reaching over 250,000 readers and helping shape the discourse around AI capabilities. As an investor and advisor, Matt has helped numerous AI companies navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Most recently, Matt completed an unprecedented 60-day challenge where he built a new application every single day using AI tools, documenting the entire process and developing a comprehensive system for AI-powered development. This hands-on experience forms the foundation of his teaching approach, combining deep technical knowledge with practical, real-world application.

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Matt Schlicht

Courses

Cursor AI Bootcamp: Build Anything Instantly Even If You've Never Coded

Lightning Lessons

How I Use Cursor AI to Make Instant Prototypes