After launching the live streaming product, we realized it didn't address any real pain points, resulting in only 200 users after three months.

A startup that pivoted from building a financial investment platform to creating a productivity tool for Zoom calls during the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the importance of adapting to market needs and leveraging technology effectively.

When we pivoted to an open platform, we focused on enabling anyone to broadcast live, which clarified our problem-solving approach.

The only feature that resonated with users was the clipping feature, which allowed them to repurpose content from live streams for distribution.

The first real product we launched was a chat UI that allowed users to converse and retrieve data from a database, which was well-received.

Instead of managing creatives directly, I decided to develop an AI-powered product to empower creators and automate content creation, alleviating their pain points.

We were inspired by the success of GitHub Copilot, which demonstrated that useful AI products could be created, motivating us to pursue our own ambitious ideas in AI.

Before Twitch became a billion-dollar empire, it started as Justin.tv, a 24/7 live stream of one person's life without any script or plan, created by founders who were just trying to survive after selling a calendar app on eBay.

At Justin.tv, we initially built a product based on our own experiences, which limited our understanding of broader user needs and use cases.