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From Custom GPTs to Business Ownership: How to Build AI Apps Without Coding | Colin Hirdman

September 11, 2025 • 23 mins

In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with serial entrepreneur Colin Hirdman to explore why custom GPTs are the next frontier for digital entrepreneurship. Colin shares how his latest venture, Wrapt (wrappt.ai), allows anyone to transform their GPT into a fully branded, ownable app in minutes—no code, no engineering team, and no barriers.They dive into why the future of AI belongs to builders, how businesses can monetize custom GPTs, and why data ownership, user experience, and brand control matter more than ever in the AI revolution. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or innovator, this conversation gives you a roadmap to building with AI instead of being left behind.

About the Guest

Colin Hirdman is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Monkey Island Ventures, which has launched over a dozen businesses generating $100M+ in revenue. His latest project, Wrapt, is revolutionizing the way entrepreneurs and businesses deploy AI by giving them full ownership and monetization of their custom GPT apps.

Key Takeaways

The future of AI belongs to builders, not just coders—entrepreneurs who embrace AI will stay ahead.
Businesses that fail to integrate AI as a companion risk being left behind.
Custom GPTs solve real pain points by embedding expertise into large language models.
Ownership matters—control your brand, data, and user journey instead of relying solely on generic GPT links.
Wrapt makes it possible to launch GPT-powered apps in minutes, complete with branding, domains, and monetization.
Companies can use custom GPTs both externally (for clients and products) and internally (for HR, training, and operations).
Monetization options range from subscription models to client-specific workspaces, opening new revenue streams.
The AI revolution is about moving fast with intention—ownership and speed will define winners in this space.