AI startup valued over $60M attributes 80% of growth to in-person community events
paw_lean · x · 2026-10-04
A founder shares that an AI startup valued at over $60M attributes 80% of its growth to in-person (IRL) community events.
The argument: a great product is the prerequisite, but the best way to get people on it is having them experience its magic together. The community then creates a direct feedback channel and a culture that shapes the product to improve further — summed up as "community is the moat."
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