Building AI Ads with Ray Jang (Atria) | EP115
Building AI Ads with Ray Jang (Atria) | EP115  
Podcast: AI Agents Podcast
Published On: Thu Jan 08 2026
Description: Subscribe to AI Agents Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://link.jotform.com/subscribe-to-podcastAI 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 worldWhether 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 Careers02:10 – Intro: Meet the Host & Podcast Overview03:15 – Welcoming Ray Jen, Founder & CEO of Atria05:40 – Ray’s Background & Time at TikTok08:45 – The First Startup Idea & Why It Failed12:30 – The Painful Pivot With 3 Months of Runway16:40 – Finding Product-Market Fit Under Pressure21:55 – How Atria Was Born25:30 – What Creative Intelligence Really Means30:10 – How Brands & Agencies Use Atria Today34:45 – Scaling Ads Without Scaling Teams39:20 – AI, Creativity & Job Displacement44:10 – Lowering the Floor, Raising the Ceiling48:55 – Why AI Empowers True Creators52:10 – Ray’s Long-Term Vision for Atria54:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Ray▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Sign up for free ➡️ https://www.jotform.com/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us on: Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/aiagentspodcastInstagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/aiagentspodcastTikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@aiagentspodcast▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬