Why We Invested In Cluely

The a16z Show

2025/06/21

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Shownote

In this episode, a16z general partner Bryan Kim joins TBPN hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays to discuss the recent launch of Cluely , a consumer AI product. The conversation covers early traction, evaluating distribution and momentum, and how investors asse...

Highlights

This podcast delves into the launch of Cluele, a new consumer AI product, and explores its potential impact on the market. The discussion focuses on early traction, go-to-market strategies, and the challenges faced by consumer AI products in gaining widespread adoption.

04:49

Cluely answered a question better than ChatGPT 4.0.

07:18

Roy's product aims to leverage momentum as a moat against competitors.

Chapters

What Makes Cluele Stand Out in the AI Landscape?

00:00

How Cluele Converts Attention Into Revenue

02:32

Navigating Risks and Momentum in Consumer AI

07:18

Can Cluele Overcome Mobile Adoption Challenges?

10:09

Transcript

Bryan Kim: I have a saying where momentum is a mode today, in this sort of era of AI applications. And when I say momentum is a mode, I don't mean just distribution. I also mean product iteration. And so the calculated risk here is that Cluely can convert ...