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458: Read AI: The 8-Figure Playbook for Product-Led Growth - with David Shim

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David Shim sold his first startup for $200M, but when he started Read AI in 2021, he built something that failed spectacularly — 5% retention after 30 days. Instead of pivoting to chase revenue, he focused obsessively on fixing one metric: day-one ROI.

Today, Read AI generates 8-figures in ARR, adds a million accounts monthly, and spends virtually nothing on marketing. David discovered that in the age of AI, the companies that win aren't the ones with the biggest models — they're the ones that solve real problems instantly.

You'll learn:

  • How David validated his idea by calling Zoom's founder directly and getting instant clarity
  • Why focusing on day-one ROI instead of revenue led to 81% retention
  • How to build viral loops that drive 1M+ monthly signups without marketing spend
  • Why giving away your product for free can be your best growth strategy
  • How to compete when Microsoft, Google, and Zoom enter your market

Full show notes → saasclub.io/458

This episode is brought to you by:

💖 ⁠⁠Sprinto⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Learn more and book a demo today

🚀 SaaS Club LaunchBuild your SaaS to $10K MRR

Get weekly SaaS lessons and new founder stories → saasclub.io/email

  continue reading

458 episodes

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Manage episode 515203925 series 2860247
Content provided by Omer Khan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Omer Khan or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

David Shim sold his first startup for $200M, but when he started Read AI in 2021, he built something that failed spectacularly — 5% retention after 30 days. Instead of pivoting to chase revenue, he focused obsessively on fixing one metric: day-one ROI.

Today, Read AI generates 8-figures in ARR, adds a million accounts monthly, and spends virtually nothing on marketing. David discovered that in the age of AI, the companies that win aren't the ones with the biggest models — they're the ones that solve real problems instantly.

You'll learn:

  • How David validated his idea by calling Zoom's founder directly and getting instant clarity
  • Why focusing on day-one ROI instead of revenue led to 81% retention
  • How to build viral loops that drive 1M+ monthly signups without marketing spend
  • Why giving away your product for free can be your best growth strategy
  • How to compete when Microsoft, Google, and Zoom enter your market

Full show notes → saasclub.io/458

This episode is brought to you by:

💖 ⁠⁠Sprinto⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Learn more and book a demo today

🚀 SaaS Club LaunchBuild your SaaS to $10K MRR

Get weekly SaaS lessons and new founder stories → saasclub.io/email

  continue reading

458 episodes

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