Homer Wang on building TinyFish and the future of AI agents

At HumanX 2026 in San Francisco, WorkOS CEO Michael Grinich and TinyFish founder Homer Wang discussed the challenges and innovations in web infrastructure and AI agents. TinyFish aims to transform the web from a human-centric database into a machine-accessible platform by automating complex web interactions, distinguishing itself from traditional web scraping techniques. Wang highlighted that the web's inherent complexity makes it difficult for AI to access data, likening TinyFish's approach to capturing the "tiny fish" or native elements of the web to work on behalf of users. The platform is utilized by companies like Google and DoorDash for tasks such as deep research and monitoring web changes, emphasizing the shift from user-oriented metrics to building products for AI agents. Wang noted the importance of making web content accessible to automated systems, even for small businesses that can't adapt to new standards, by using web agents to fetch and deliver live information, thus democratizing access and enhancing business visibility without requiring changes from the businesses themselves.