‘Automation Is a Lie,’ Says AI Founder Whose Company Doubled Headcount Despite Heavy AI Use

Dan Shipper, founder of the AI-forward media and software company Every, is pushing back on the conventional Wall Street narrative that companies can simply replace headcount with AI to raise margins. Dan explained why he doubled his headcount in the past year on a recent episode of Lenny's Podcast. The Headcount Paradox Shipper described a... 'Automation Is a Lie,' Says AI Founder Whose Company Doubled Headcount Despite Heavy AI Use