117. From Experiments to Empowering Creatives: Kacper Staniul on Purpose, Curiosity, and Building What Matters

In this episode of What’s the Point?, I talk with Kacper Staniul, founder and CEO of MyArchitectAI, about how purpose often reveals itself not through a single calling—but through curiosity, experimentation, and the discipline to keep building.

Kacper’s journey began far from startups and artificial intelligence. As a university student in Poland studying materials science, he admits he had little sense of direction. What changed everything was exposure to the internet and the realization that learning wasn’t limited to formal education. That discovery sparked curiosity, and curiosity led to building.

Rather than waiting for the “right” moment, Kacper started experimenting. He worked full-time while launching side projects at night, learning firsthand that momentum comes not from perfect preparation, but from publishing, listening, and improving in public. One of the most powerful lessons he shares is that if you’re not slightly embarrassed by your first version, you probably waited too long to launch.

We talk about failure—not as something dramatic, but as something quiet and common: waiting too long, learning too much without acting, hesitating when action is required. Kacper reflects candidly on how those early missteps became teachers, shaping a more disciplined, feedback-driven approach to building.

That mindset eventually led him to MyArchitectAI. Not because he was an architect. Not because he was an AI engineer. But because he recognized an opportunity to empower creatives by removing barriers. By partnering with the right people, listening closely to users, and staying focused on solving one clear problem, he helped turn an early-stage idea into a tool used by designers around the world.

Throughout our conversation, Kacper challenges a common myth about entrepreneurship—that it’s all about taking massive risks. Instead, he describes himself as risk-averse, methodical, and intentional. Purpose for him isn’t about gambling; it’s about steady improvement, meaningful feedback, and building something that genuinely helps others.

This is a human story of growth—about how people find meaning not by waiting for certainty, but by creating, learning, and refining as they go. Purpose, as Kacper shows, often takes shape through the simple act of building something useful for someone else.

What’s The Point? is a podcast hosted by Bill Ellis featuring real conversations with people who’ve figured out what matters – their purpose. Each episode explores what motivates them and how they find meaning in what they do.

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Links for This Episode:

Name: Kacper Staniul
Website(s): https://myarchitectai.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacper-staniul/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kacperstaniul

 

Quick Episode Summary: 

• 00:00 – Welcome + Introducing Kacper Staniul
• 01:00 – From science student to builder
• 03:00 – Discovering curiosity through the internet
• 05:00 – Why intrinsic motivation matters more than credentials
• 06:30 – Viewing life and learning like a video game
• 08:00 – First side projects and early lessons
• 09:30 – The courage to hit “publish”
• 11:00 – Launching before you’re ready
• 12:30 – Balancing full-time work with building on the side
• 14:00 – Avoiding analysis paralysis
• 15:30 – Why real user feedback matters more than theory
• 17:00 – Discovering MyArchitectAI
• 18:30 – Building without being an architect or AI developer
• 20:30 – Partnering instead of trying to do everything yourself
• 22:00 – Staying focused amid endless AI possibilities
• 24:00 – Why small teams work best for him
• 26:00 – Risk aversion and disciplined decision-making
• 28:00 – Creating a framework for choosing ideas
• 31:00 – What keeps Kacper motivated
• 33:00 – Advice for builders who haven’t started yet
• 35:00 – How he defines purpose
• 36:30 – Kacper answers: “What’s the point?”