Gatsby Founder Builds AI Agent Framework: Pivoting from Sales AI Back to OSS
ryanbed · x · 2026-08-15
An interview with @Mastra founder Sam (formerly Gatsby JS) on pivoting from Sales AI failure back to open source.
Key Points:
- "Unknown Knowns": They forgot they were world-class open-source developers. After failing at Sales AI for months, returning to dev tools instantly felt right.
- Agent Guide: His book, Principles of Building AI Agents, is a go-to text for builders.
- Insights: Discussion covers why "that's interesting" is dangerous feedback and the flaws of quarterly planning.
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