Subscribe to AI Agents Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://link.jotform.com/subscribe-to-podcast AI isn’t just changing how we work — it’s redefining who truly belongs in their craft. In this episode of the AI Agents Podcast, host Demetri Panici sits down with Ray Jang, Founder & CEO of Atria, to discuss how AI is reshaping creative work, careers, and the future of modern advertising. From Ray’s journey leaving TikTok to surviving a near-death startup pivot, to building a creative intelligence platform used by brands and agencies alike, this conversation dives deep into: ➡️ How AI is lowering the floor but raising the ceiling ➡️ Why the “middle” of many careers is disappearing ➡️ The future of creative work, advertising, and AI agents ➡️ What it really takes to build and adapt in an AI-first world Whether you’re a founder, marketer, creative, or builder, this episode will challenge how you think about skills, leverage, and long-term relevance. 👉 Are you mastering your craft — or just getting by? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – AI as a “Binary Filter” for Careers 02:10 – Intro: Meet the Host & Podcast Overview 03:15 – Welcoming Ray Jen, Founder & CEO of Atria 05:40 – Ray’s Background & Time at TikTok 08:45 – The First Startup Idea & Why It Failed 12:30 – The Painful Pivot With 3 Months of Runway 16:40 – Finding Product-Market Fit Under Pressure 21:55 – How Atria Was Born 25:30 – What Creative Intelligence Really Means 30:10 – How Brands & Agencies Use Atria Today 34:45 – Scaling Ads Without Scaling Teams 39:20 – AI, Creativity & Job Displacement 44:10 – Lowering the Floor, Raising the Ceiling 48:55 – Why AI Empowers True Creators 52:10 – Ray’s Long-Term Vision for Atria 54:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Ray ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Sign up for free ➡️ https://www.jotform.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow us on: Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/aiagentspodcast Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/aiagentspodcast TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@aiagentspodcast ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬