We launched our product at a startup demo conference, despite initial skepticism from others about our idea, and faced challenges in recruiting a PR firm due to the prevailing negative sentiment. We decided to handle marketing ourselves instead of hiring a marketing person, and we had a memorable audition experience with two computers, one as a backup.

The demo system we recently put out is performing much better in terms of user interactions and robustness compared to previous versions.

During our pitch, we cleverly placed pre-recorded videos under the demo cells to create the illusion of live content, which captivated investors' attention.

During demo day at Y Combinator, we showcased our product and met with investors, which was a pivotal moment for us.

We brought in customers early to test our product, which helped change the minds of skeptical team members when they saw real-time reactions from users.

In the late 90s, during the dot-com era, we faced skepticism about our software that allowed users to run multiple operating systems on one machine.

When we launched our beta, we underestimated the demand and ran out of bandwidth, leading a Cornell student to host our site temporarily while we resolved the issue.

Live demos are essential for product announcements because they create a sense of pride and accountability within the team.

Live demos involving AI can be unpredictable, as they often yield different results each time.