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Cluely: Roy Lee - The 21-year-old who built a $500k/month Ai SaaS in 2 Months

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Jun 25, 2025
21-year-old Roy Lee, founder of Cluey, shares insights on his journey from rejection to building a $500k/month AI SaaS in just two months. He dives into innovative marketing strategies that prioritize emotional engagement and user-generated content, creating viral success. Roy discusses the balance between AI and human creativity in content creation and highlights the importance of youth-driven marketing. He also reflects on the dynamic AI market, emphasizing authenticity and the value of relationships in navigating the startup landscape.
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INSIGHT

Cluey's Invisible AI Assist

  • Cluey uses AI to observe your screen and audio to assist you without needing prompts.
  • It works invisibly during meetings, sales calls, and interviews for seamless help.
ANECDOTE

Harvard Suspension Fueled Ambition

  • Roy Lee was suspended from Harvard after sneaking out to meet his girlfriend.
  • This incident ignited his drive to build a big company to prove himself.
ANECDOTE

Cheating Tool Led To Suspension

  • Roy built Interview Coder, a cheating tool for technical interviews and posted video using it to get job offers.
  • After the video went viral, Amazon alerted Columbia, leading to his suspension.
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