After Quitting a Job and Three Pivots, Lucent Chat Gets Acquired by fal
shyamalanadkat · x · 2026-09-16
Founder Dimi announced Lucent Chat has been acquired by genmedia company fal. He recounts quitting his job in 2024, six months at Entrepreneur First, demos breaking right before pitching top VCs, three pivots, and widespread doubt before the exit — with the team joining fal to continue the journey.
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