Summary
AdCreative.ai has scaled from 0 to 35 million ARR in 18 months by simplifying the ad creation process using AI. They have developed Ad LLM, the world's first fine-tuned AI model based on advertising data, to generate high-converting ad inferences. The CEO, Tufan Gok, has a background in mechanical engineering and freelancing in paid advertising. His curiosity and passion for new technologies have driven his success as a growth hacker. AdCreative.ai is focused on solving the creative problem in advertising and aims to become the leader in the industry. Tufan Gok reflects on his journey as a startup founder and the personal and professional growth he has experienced. He emphasizes the importance of adapting as a company scales and the need for different skill sets at each stage. He also discusses the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship at AdCreative.aiand how they maintain it through careful hiring and fostering a supportive environment. Tufan shares his infectious energy and passion for AI and marketing, highlighting the potential of AI in the medical industry. He advises aspiring entrepreneurs to find a market with a clear problem and solve it with AI.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:23 The Role of Curiosity and Passion in Entrepreneurship
12:31 The Impact of AI on Growth Hacking
24:13 Introducing AdLM: An Ad-Centric AI Model
32:56 Simplifying Ad Creation with Instant Ads
40:15 The Future of Advertising: Seamless and Instant Ad Generation
45:04 Building a Culture of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
47:28 Finding Happiness in Simplicity
51:50 The Future of AI in Healthcare and Education
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