I started a business with AI and no tech background. Here's what it still can't replace.

Tim Desoto founded an AI startup in 2024 with no technical background.

Zachary Fineberg for BI

• Tim Desoto founded an AI-powered startup in 2024 with no technical background.
• He said he has a clearer sense now of where AI helps—and where it can't replace human judgment.
• This article is part of "The AI-Powered Solopreneur," a series exploring how solo business owners use AI to drive growth.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tim Desoto, a 49-year-old founder and CEO...