It was just another day in picturesque Marin County, surrounded by the rolling Californian hills, when Rozz was conceived. We, two tech enthusiasts and neighbors, found ourselves deep in conversation during our regular hike. Our shared passion for creating unique products, our professional involvement in the tech industry, and our excitement about AI, all coalesced in the form of an idea — an idea to better answer life’s seemingly simple, yet often elusive, questions.
The recent introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT had captivated our attention. An artificial intelligence (AI) program that provides swift, detailed answers? A tool that can assist with everything from coding guidance to everyday inquiries? The possibilities seemed endless.
What particularly resonated with us was the ability of ChatGPT to answer questions that were seemingly straightforward, yet often befuddled search engines. Queries like, “How much do I need to pay in property taxes?”, “When does school start?”, or “What’s the address of that bus stop?”, left conventional search methods drowning in a sea of generic terms and irrelevant results.
The more we mulled over these thoughts, the clearer the idea became: why not harness the power of ChatGPT to deliver succinct, accurate, and user-friendly answers? And thus, the idea of Rozz was born.
From inception to execution, our journey was fueled by curiosity and a commitment to innovation. One of us was a product manager, not a developer. Our expertise was varied, but we both possessed an insatiable desire to create, to learn, and to problem-solve. So, we rolled up our sleeves and began our journey, relying on the AI that had inspired us: ChatGPT-4.
The AI became our coding coach, our mentor. Unfamiliar with many of the technologies we needed to incorporate, we leaned heavily on GPT-4. It guided us through the technology trade-offs, explained unfamiliar concepts, helped us write code, and interpret server logs and error messages. When a breakthrough occurred, it celebrated with us, delivering encouraging notes that kept us motivated. When we stumbled, it was there to help us understand the error cases and potential security issues.
Building Rozz wasn’t just about utilizing the AI as a tool; it was about fostering a partnership with it. The journey was akin to a dance, a tango between humans and artificial intelligence. We’d brainstorm ideas, test assumptions, build prototypes, and then revisit the drawing board. In essence, the creation of Rozz was a testament to the power of teamwork — between us, and our AI collaborator.
Today, after many iterations, countless hours of work, and a profusion of lessons learned, we’re delighted to announce the trial roll-out of Rozz. This powerful tool, conceptualized and developed right here in Marin County, will be initially made available on select friendly websites. It’s the culmination of our journey — a testament to our shared vision and tenacity, and to the amazing capabilities of AI, embodied in the form of ChatGPT-4.
In Rozz, we’ve striven to combine a cutting-edge AI technology with a human-centric approach to problem-solving. Our goal has always been to make information not only more accessible, but also more relevant and easier to understand. We envisioned an AI interface that could transcend the limitations of generic search terms and deliver precise answers to users’ questions.
As we look back at the journey that brought us here, we realize the immense value that AI has brought to the table. It has served not only as a tool, but also as a teammate, and a mentor. It has showcased the potential of human-AI collaboration, demonstrating how machines can help us improve and innovate in ways we’d never thought possible.
In conclusion, we invite you to experience Rozz — a product born out of our passion, aided by AI, and dedicated to the mission of providing better answers. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we look forward to witnessing how Rozz can transform the way we seek and receive information. We hope you’ll join us on this journey and share in the excitement of what we’ve created. Here’s to Rozz, to AI, and to the power of friendship!
By the way – guess who helped write this post?
Adrien Schmidt, co-founder of Rozz