In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, host Mat Sherman interviews Jonathan Liu, founder of Cupidly. They discuss Jonathan's journey from a young coder to a startup founder, his experiences with venture capital and bootstrapping, and the innovative AI dating assistant he created. Jonathan shares insights on building a personal brand on X (Twitter), strategies for going viral, and his vision for the future of dating technology.
00:00: Introduction to Jonathan Liu and Cupidly
02:09: The Journey of a Tech Founder
04:39: From Coding to Startups
09:08: The Evolution of Jonathan's Projects
10:28: The Shift from VC to Bootstrapping
11:37: Building a Personal Brand on X
13:23: The Viral Phenomenon of Eunice
16:23: Tips for Going Viral
18:38: Future Aspirations and the Dating Tech Landscape
