In this episode, we share the fascinating inside story of RunPod, an AI cloud startup that defied conventional wisdom to achieve massive success. We also provide firsthand accounts of how their unique origins shaped their current market position.Chapters00:00 RunPod's Origin Story02:38 Bootstrapped to Enterprise08:28 Competitive AI Cloud Market11:25 Modern Startup FundingIn this episode, we explore the incredible journey of RunPod, an AI cloud startup that bootstrapped to $24 million in revenue before raising a $20 million seed round and reaching $120 million in annual recurring revenue. We also discuss how they acquired early investors and customers, including from a Reddit post and their customer support chat.Chapters00:00 Introduction to RunPod01:55 RunPod's Origin Story05:07 Launch and Growth Strategy10:05 Future of Software DevelopmentLinksGet the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: ⁠⁠https://aibox.aiAI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchaferJoin my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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