Zero-Human Company
emergingOrigin: Paperclip and community, early 2026
A company where all roles are filled by AI agents — no human employees beyond the founder. Distinct from 'one-person company' in that the founder doesn't even do operational work. Enabled by: Paperclip (infrastructure), Polsia (precedent), Claude Opus 4.6 (capability).
Usage
The logical endpoint of 'one-person unicorn' aspiration. Use when discussing where the 'AI as workforce' trend is pointing.
Mutations & variants
'No-human company' — variant phrasing
'AI-staffed startup' — softer framing
Shelf life: Emerging — concept will develop further through 2026