Guest: Grant Lee - CEO and co-founder of Gamma. Grant is a first-time founder who has successfully built Gamma, an AI-powered presentation and website design tool, to over $100 million ARR and a valuation of over $2 billion in just over two years. Key Takeaways: Influencer Marketing: Focus on micro-influencers rather than big names. Onboard them personally to ensure they understand and can authentically promote your product. This approach can create a wildfire effect in niche communities. Onboarding Experience: Revamp your onboarding to make the first 30 seconds magical. This can significantly increase word-of-mouth growth and user retention. Prototyping and User Testing: Use platforms like Voicepanel and UserTesting to quickly test prototypes with real users. This helps identify usability issues early and iterate rapidly. Brand Investment: Invest in a scalable brand before ramping up performance marketing. A strong brand can enhance the effectiveness of your marketing efforts. Founder-Led Marketing: Engage directly in marketing efforts to craft authentic narratives and understand what resonates with your audience. Topics Covered: Influencer marketing, onboarding experience, product market fit, prototyping and user testing, brand investment, founder-led marketing, GPT wrapper companies, growth strategies.
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