The first consumer product we launched was DALL-E, not ChatGPT, as we initially focused on building an API to test our systems.

We initially planned to build a chat app for gaming, but we thought we could bootstrap it through a game. When the game failed, we realized we could launch the chat app directly instead.

Frustrated with communication issues with our users, we added a message feature in our product that allowed users to engage with us directly, which significantly improved user interaction.

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.

When we first launched our product, I was embarrassed about its readiness, but we had to ship it. We learned from our initial customers, who provided valuable feedback that helped us improve.

We are building a UI for AI that integrates chat, search, and agent management into one interface, enhancing productivity.

To acquire our first 100 users, I reached out to every crypto-related group chat, engaging with participants to gather feedback on our interactive exchange.

We launched the prototype in January 2010, and it took off by word of mouth, even before a public launch, surprising us as it was just an API for charging credit cards.

To find our first users, I emailed friends, but they didn't really get it. The initial users were actually people I grew up with, using it for everyday things like home design and food planning.