Links

- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters

- Upvote Fashn on ProductHunt: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/fashn-virtual-try-on

- Fashn: https://fashn.ai

- Aya on 𝕏: https://x.com/ayaboch

- React Africa (partner): https://react-africa.com

Summary

Aya Bochman, co-founder of Fashion AI, discusses her journey in creating a generative AI platform for virtual try-on in the fashion industry. She shares insights on building a self-funded startup, the challenges of developing AI models, and the importance of work-life balance for founders.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Fashion AI

00:07:42 Demo and product description

00:11:10 Technical challenges in virtual try-on

00:17:48 Data collection and labeling process

00:26:51 API development and pricing model

00:34:45 Collaboration with other services (RunPod, Fal.ai)

00:43:02 Dealing with content moderation

00:46:46 Business model and pricing structure

00:52:12 Incident with Meta and open-source code

00:59:10 Future plans and potential competition

01:03:13 Advice for technical founders

01:20:12 Work-life balance and avoiding burnout

01:29:51 Working with a spouse as a co-founder

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