The Sims for Founders: What Agent-First Companies Actually Look Like

Built 2 Scale · 31 Mar 2026 · 49m

What this episode covers

Hosts Scott Wilcox and Matt Perrott discuss their collaboration between BuildPass and W, focusing on implementing agent-first workflows. Scott details using Paperclip to simulate an organization with CEO and employee agents, while Matt explains onboarding his entire company onto Claude to capture institutional knowledge. They discuss the strategic shift from general software to vertical, industry-specific solutions in construction, leveraging tools like Replit and Notebook LM to accelerate development and customer intimacy.

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early-stage companies

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Companies: W, Palantir, Coinbase, Nvidia, Y Combinator
Products: BuildPass
Tools: Paperclip, Claude, OpenClaw, Replit, Notebook LM, Monday.com, Granola

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