Profound founder tried 12-15 ideas before one stuck — built in three days
ditzikow · x · 2026-11-11
Dylan Babbs, co-founder of AI search-optimization startup Profound, revealed on a podcast recorded live at SPC NYC that he tried 12 to 15 ideas before landing on Profound — and the one that worked took just three days to build. The interview was hosted by @soleio before a live audience.
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