Dylan Diamond is the Co-Founder & CEO of Saturn, a viral Gen Z calendar app that's raised $68M after starting as a high school project. In this conversation, Dylan shares his journey of attracting major investors like Jeff Bezos and Mark Benioff, scaling the app to millions of users, and maintaining high retention rates across 18,000 schools.
We also get insights into Gen Z behavior, the role of AI in app development, and building a sustainable product. This episode also explores the unique ad model Saturn has created, its long-term vision, and the challenges of maintaining growth and user engagement.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - Reconnecting in Westport
01:43 - Raising From Bezos, Benioff, Dara & More.
03:06 - From School Project to VC-Backed Company
05:09 - User Retention and Growth Strategies
12:29 - Onboarding and Ambassador Programs
16:56 - Adapting to Gen Z Trends
19:50 - AI Integration and Future Plans
22:41 - Advertising Model and Monetization
25:28 - Building and Maintaining a Consumer Product
28:16 - Expanding Saturn Beyond High School
31:47 - Recruiting and Team Composition
33:58 - Capital Raising and Investor Relations
36:54 - Gen Z Insights and Future Trends
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