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Semiotic

Semiotic

Fall 2025

Studio-Grade Design at Scale

DesignAI

About Company

Semiotic builds AI design agents. We’re starting with agents that build landing pages for fast‑growing startups. Existing AI website builders didn't make creating websites easier—they made creating ugly websites easier. So, companies choose between blue-purple gradient slop or agencies with 3-month waitlists and $100k minimums. You don't have to choose anymore. Start a project: semiotic.com

Active Founders

Michael Roberson

Michael Roberson

Founder

CEO @ Semiotic. Dropped out of Columbia (Computer Science + Cognitive Science). Previously founded a $30k/mo design studio. Former UX intern @ Amazon & brand design intern @ Landor. IG:@michaelhroberson

Bryan Grisales

Bryan Grisales

Founder

CTO @ Semiotic. CS + Math at Columbia and AI research at Columbia's Computational Design Lab.

Brandon Yao

Brandon Yao

Founder

COO @ Semiotic. Studied Computer Science and Economics at Columbia before dropping out. Previously did research with the Chief Economist of OpenAI and worked at a handful of YC-backed startups.

Company Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Team Size3
Founded2025
StatusActive