In this episode of The Founder’s Foyer with Aishwarya Ashok, join Nicholas Charriere, Founder & CEO of Mocha, and discover how Mocha is democratising product creation enabling anyone, regardless of coding experience, to build functional apps.

Nicholas shares Mocha’s mission to empower the 99%, the transformative role of AI in app development, their unique vertically integrated approach, and the future of product building.

You’ll also learn about Mocha’s viral launch, innovative marketing strategies, and insights into the evolving economics of AI tools.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:55 – Welcome to Founder’s Foyer
01:10 – Why Mocha Was Started and How It’s Useful for People
07:33 – How to Build a Product for an Audience Who Doesn’t Know How to Explain Things
12:05 – A Customer Who Built a Business with Mocha
18:50 – Why “Easy” Features Like Payments Are Harder Than They Look
27:56 – AI Unlocks New Ways to Help Small Businesses
31:20 – AI Pricing Is Broken, And It’s On Purpose

In this episode of The Founder's Foyers Podcast, Claire joins us to talk about building with AI, vibe coding, and the future of product creation.

We cover everything from AI tools that speed up coding to why product fundamentals never change. Claire shares how solo founders, startups, and even large organisations can use AI to move faster and why ignoring AI could make you unemployable in just a couple of years.

Highlights include:

1. What vibe coding really means for non-technical builders

2. Why AI-powered tools are changing how products are made

3. How leaders can push teams to adopt AI without fear

4. Claire’s take on employability in the next 24 months

5. Building in public, product intuition, and speed over perfection

6. Why “fast beats right” — and how AI makes fast easier

This episode is full of practical insights, founder lessons, and future-facing advice for anyone building in tech today.

00:00 - Intro

01:08 – Welcome to The Founder's Foyer

04:10 – What actually is vibe coding

09:26 – Adaptation of AI with Product Managers & working people

11:08 – The difference between leading teams and building solo

13:38 – Why Claire pushed AI early in workplaces

17:53 – Exploring AI tools like Cursor and Devin

33:08 – Building in public and shaping AI products

46:28 – The future of small AI-powered teams

48:28 – Final thoughts and key takeaways

Nita Singh Kaushal, in conversation with host Aishwarya Ashok, explores how leaders and professionals can thrive in the age of AI. She emphasizes that adaptability and curiosity now matter more than fixed expertise, and that leadership is no longer about simply knowing—it’s about navigating uncertainty with clarity and vision.

While AI can accelerate output and even draft brilliant plans, it is ultimately humans who build belief, create meaning, and inspire action. Nita highlights why the real edge lies in sensemaking, communication, and trust, and how storytelling and collaboration keep us grounded in a world flooded with instant output. At its core, this conversation is a reminder that the best leaders embrace curiosity over certainty and see AI not as competition, but as a powerful companion to human judgment and values.

Timestamp

00:00 – Intro

01:12 - Welcome to The Founder's Foyer Podcast

04:18 – From Knowing to Navigating: How Do We Adapt in the Age of AI?

16:43 – Why AI Can’t Replace Humans and How It Supports Leadership

29:35 – Who Are We Really Building Products For?

30:04 – Designing AI Products with Human Emotions in Mind

33:52 – Beyond Workflows: How AI Can Help People See Themselves Differently in Their Roles

41:54 – Challenges of Bringing AGI into Practice & Power Dynamics of AI

50:10 – AI as a Companion, Not a Crutch

55:00 – Final Takeaways