Most AI companies launched after ChatGPT went viral in 2022. Fireflies.ai started in 2016 - years before the AI revolution began.

This week, Co-founder and CEO Krish Ramineni shares how he built a unicorn AI company with 80% organic growth.

Krish and Alex discuss:

- How being "too early" to AI became their biggest competitive advantage.

- Why they chose a PLG motion when sales-led was still the norm.

- Building AI products before LLMs existed and the products they can return to now the technology has caught up.

- Scaling to unicorn status with 80% organic growth and creating viral loops.

- The future beyond note-taking: AI teammates that attend meetings for you.

- How Krish manages his time while working seven days a week.

- Advice for founders navigating the AI bubble.

Guest links:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishramineni/

Website - https://fireflies.ai/

References:

SaaStock YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SaaStock

 

 

 

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