Get Your AI Startup Featured in a Founder Interview
Tell the story behind your product to an audience of founders, operators, and software buyers. zPlatform Founder Interviews are free, in-depth, and engineered to rank in search and get cited by AI assistants - so your story keeps working long after it's published.
Why founders apply
Free, no pay-to-play
There's no fee to be interviewed and no sponsorship required. We feature founders building genuinely useful AI and SaaS products, on merit.
We do the heavy lifting
Send us your story and a headshot. We handle the questions, the editing, the SEO, and the structured data so the interview ranks and gets cited.
Built to get found
Every interview is engineered for search and AI assistants - clean schema, an entity for you and your company, and promotion across our channels.
Reach real buyers
Your interview lands in front of thousands of founders, operators, and software buyers who come to zPlatform to decide what to use.
Request your interview
Takes about two minutes. We review every submission and reach out to founders who are a good fit.
Interview Request FAQ
How much does a founder interview cost?
Nothing. zPlatform founder interviews are free editorial features. There is no fee and no pay-to-play. We select founders building genuinely useful AI and SaaS products.
Who qualifies for an interview?
Founders, CEOs, and product leaders of AI and SaaS companies - from early-stage startups to established platforms. The best fit is a founder who can speak candidly about how the product works, the problem it solves, real results, and where the category is going.
What do I need to provide?
Fill out this form with your name, role, company, and what you want to talk about. Once accepted, you provide written answers to our interview questions (or hop on a quick call) plus a high-resolution headshot or product image. We take it from there.
How long until my interview goes live?
After you send your answers and image, most interviews are written, designed, and published within one to two weeks. You get a chance to review for factual accuracy before it goes live.
How is the interview promoted?
It is published on zplatform.ai with full SEO and structured data, featured on our homepage, shared with our newsletter subscribers, and posted across our social channels. Because each interview is written to rank and to be cited by AI assistants, it keeps delivering reach long after launch.
Can I link to my product and social profiles?
Yes. Interviews naturally reference your company, website, and the products discussed. Share the links you want included in the form and we will work them in where they fit.