How did you use controversial social media tactics to launch your startup career?
Replied byChungin Roy Lee
Co-founder & CEO at Cluely
Niche: AI
Revenue: $500K–$1M/month
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Started: 2023
Social media algorithms prioritize controversy. I publicly baited Columbia University on social media until they suspended me, using the attention to market my first company, Interview Coder. Pushing buttons to trigger outrage gets you to the top of the feed, allowing you to reap the massive financial rewards that follow attention.
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