Killing the Timeline: Mosaic’s Bold Future for Video Editing
- E58
- 46:31
- August 19th 2025
Video editing hasn’t changed in decades — until now. Mosaic is killing the timeline and replacing it with agent-powered automation that can take you from raw footage to polished video in record time.
In this episode of Lobster Talks, I sit down with Adish Jain, co-founder of Mosaic, the YC startup rethinking how creators edit video. We talk about Mosaic’s agentic canvas approach, why timelines are becoming optional, and how AI will bring millions of new creators into the fold.
You’ll learn:
- Why timelines are a relic — and what replaces them
- How agent-powered editing can cut 12-hour renders to seconds
- The human-in-the-loop design challenge for AI video tools
- How Mosaic balances speed, control, and creativity
- Why fully autonomous editing is closer than you think
- The contrarian bet that could reshape the editing industry
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Chapters:
00:00 Reimagining Video Editing in the AI Era
00:37 Introduction to Mosaic and Its Vision
01:21 Challenges and Innovations in AI Video Editing
03:22 The Future of Autonomous Video Editing
08:18 The Inspiration Behind Mosaic
12:36 Building and Marketing Mosaic
17:43 Navigating User Expectations and Product Development
23:40 Debating the Perfection of AI
23:54 Utility of AI in Video Editing
24:48 Future of AI Agents in Video Editing
26:35 The Rise of Content Creators
27:43 Competing in a Saturated Market
30:04 Generative AI and Video Editing
33:14 Revolutionizing Video Editing with Mosaic
37:33 The Future of Video Editing
44:18 Exciting Developments at Mosaic
45:46 Conclusion and Farewell
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