I speedran an ai app from 0 to $1m/yr in 10 months

Start building & deploying paywalls in 10 minutes flat: https://superwall.com/ Private dinners for $100k/mo app founders: https://75v4gfh4e3l.typeform.com/to/C... Spy on outlier TikToks that went viral promoting apps: https://spytok.com/ Join a community of world class consumer app founders and growth hackers: https://joinconsumerclub.com/ Hosted & produced by Joseph Choi:   / josephkchoi   Koby:   / kobyjconrad   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Kobe's App Success 03:12 Influencer Strategy 05:53 Hiring Influencers as Employees 08:39 AI Companion Playbook 12:52 Building Effective Apps 17:00 Community and User Engagement 22:21 Developing Sunflower App 29:08 UGC and Marketing Tactics 34:05 Brand Marketing Insights 38:24 Fundraising and Pitching 44:34 Subscription and Pricing Strategy 52:10 Future of App Monetization" Meet Koby Conrad, the innovative mind behind the Sunflower app, a groundbreaking platform designed to help individuals conquer addictions ranging from alcohol to gambling. In this episode, Koby delves into his unique approach to influencer marketing that skyrocketed the app to a million-dollar annual recurring revenue in just 10 months. He shares how hiring Eric, a top influencer known as Mr. Impulsive, as the VP of Sobriety, transformed their growth strategy by leveraging his massive reach to drive significant app engagement. Koby also reveals the secrets behind Sunflower’s AI therapy companion, Sam, which has handled over four million messages, achieving feats previously unimaginable in digital behavioral health. Viewers will gain insights into innovative UGC and influencer strategies, the evolving landscape of subscription apps, and how AI technology is reshaping mental health support. Whether you're interested in tech for good, app monetization, or AI mental health innovation, Koby’s journey offers invaluable lessons for app founders and investors alike.