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Raj Singh, Vice President at Mozilla and builder of Solo, joins Shubho to explore how AI is transforming web creation, empowering solopreneurs, and redefining the future of small business tools.
Full Episode Summary
In this episode of The Dear Tech Podcast, Shubho sits down with Raj Singh, a serial entrepreneur and product leader at Mozilla, to talk about the massive shift happening in the digital economy. Raj shares the story behind Solo (https://soloist.ai/), Mozilla’s new AI-powered website builder designed for solopreneurs and freelancers who want to build a brand without technical hurdles.
They unpack how consumer behavior toward paying for software is changing, what makes today’s solopreneurs different, and how AI is enabling “super individual contributors” who can do the work of entire teams.
Raj also opens up about his unconventional founder journey—from building file-sharing networks in college to multiple successful exits—and what he’s learned about innovation, focus, and the mindset needed to build and rebuild from scratch.
Guest Bio
Raj Singh is a serial entrepreneur and product leader currently serving as Vice President at Mozilla, where he leads new product initiatives focused on small business tools, including Solo, an AI-driven website builder for solopreneurs. With multiple successful exits, Raj has spent over two decades building consumer products and zero-to-one startups at the intersection of design, AI, and web technology.
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/rajansingh
X: https://x.com/mobileraj
Key Topics
AI and Solopreneurs: Why generative AI is powering a new wave of one-person businesses
Building Solo: The inspiration behind Mozilla’s AI website builder and what makes it different
Consumer Behavior: How users are now willing to pay for AI tools that feel valuable
The Super IC: Raj’s idea of the “super individual contributor” and what it means for the workforce
AI Tourism: The explosion of short-term tool experimentation in tech companies
Upskilling Mindset: Practical ways to adopt AI in your daily workflow
Founder Psychology: The emotional arc after an acquisition—from relief to acceptance
Zero-to-One Thinking: How to evaluate product ideas and find founder-product fit
Mozilla’s Mission: How Solo fits into Mozilla’s broader vision for an open, accessible web
Future of Small Business Tools: Automating back-office work so creators can focus on what they love
Top Takeaways
Great AI tools don’t just automate tasks, they free people to focus on high-leverage work
Upskilling with AI isn’t optional anymore—those who use it effectively will outpace those who don’t
The next big wave of innovation will come from solopreneurs, not corporations
Consumer willingness to pay is growing, but only when tools save real time or reduce friction
Personal pain points make the best startup ideas—build what frustrates you most
Never design to get acquired; design to build something real and valuable
The best time to start is now—there’s no perfect timing for entrepreneurship
Memorable Quotes
“Your margin is my opportunity.” — Raj
“AI isn’t replacing people, it’s replacing low-leverage work.” — Raj
“You won’t be replaced by AI, you’ll be replaced by someone who uses AI.” — Raj
“If the passion is there, it’s not going away. The best time to start is now.” — Raj
Resources and Mentions
Solo – soloist.ai
Mozilla – mozilla.org
Robinhood – mentioned as inspiration for changing pricing models
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude – examples of consumer AI behavior shifts
Super Communicators by Charles Duhigg – book Raj is reading with his team
Clay – startup referenced for long-term perseverance
About the Host and Show
The Dear Tech Podcast is hosted by Shubho Ghosh, a talent leader and founder of Dear Tech Talent, who interviews founders, product leaders, and technologists shaping the future of work and innovation. Each episode dives deep into personal journeys, market insights, and the human side of building in tech.
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