Last week, Busylike was inside OpenAI's New York office for the Builder Lounge at NY Tech Week 2026. We built a working AI-powered brand identity audit tool in under three hours using OpenAI Codex — side by side with OpenAI's Engineering and Startup teams. And on the same day, we received access to the ChatGPT Ads Manager platform. Here's everything that happened, and what it means for how we help brands get found in the AI era.

AI is rapidly reshaping how consumers discover brands. Instead of scrolling through links, users now ask platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity AI for direct answers. If your brand isn’t showing up in those answers, you’re not just ranking lower—you’re invisible. This shift has created a new category: AI visibility agencies—firms that specialize in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and AI Search advertising. Why AI Vi

In this compelling episode of the Founders in LA podcast, host Ethan Cole sits down with Vadi Efe, the visionary CEO and founder of Busylike. As the landscape of digital engagement shifts, Vadi provides an insider’s look at how Busylike is revolutionizing the B2B marketing sphere by building a high-trust bridge between forward-thinking brands and elite video creators. The discussion dives deep into the platform’s mission to move beyond traditional advertising, focusing instea