Viral by Design: Why Founders Need To Be Prioritizing Distribution Alongside Product From Day 1

In this episode, we're hosting Joseph Lee, the CEO and co-founder of SupaDemo. Joseph shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days of buying and selling electronics on Craigslist to co-founding Freshline (formerly Coastline Market) and eventually starting SupaDemo.

Joseph discusses his experience as a Thiel Fellow and how surrounding oneself with ambitious people can increase one's expectations and opportunities. He talks about the challenges of transitioning out of his first company and the inspiration behind SupaDemo, which helps companies create better product demos using AI.

The conversation covers SupaDemo's growth strategies, the integration of AI into their product, and Joseph's insights on the rapidly evolving AI landscape. He also touches on the potential risks and ethical considerations of AI technology, emphasizing the need for proper governance and controls.

Chapters

(1:30) Joseph's first entrepreneurial ventures and early experiences

(06:15) Transition from Freshline to SupaDemo

(12:30) The inspiration and development of SupaDemo

(19:47) Growth strategies and product-led growth for SupaDemo

(27:22) AI integration in SupaDemo and its most popular features

(30:37) Ethical considerations and potential risks of AI technology

Host Links

https://casperstudios.xyz/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh10125

https://x.com/jsingh_08

Guest Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhylee/

https://www.supademo.com/

Keyword:

SupaDemo, AI, product demos, entrepreneurship, Thiel Fellowship, Freshline, startup, growth strategies, AI ethics, technology risks, product-led growth, voice synthesis, customer success