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Building DeepMode: A Journey Into Building A Profitable NSFW AI Product

Hey, it's Koby again. Let me tell you, making the switch from being knee-deep in data to diving headfirst into entrepreneurship was a wild ride. One of the toughest parts? Shifting gears from thinking like an engineer to obsessing over things like marketing, sales, and distribution. It was like learning a whole new language, and it took me a minute to get the hang of it.

DeepMode isn't just another tech product. DeepMode redefines digital creativity by seamlessly blending AI technology with personalized imagery. With its user-friendly interface and advanced algorithms, DeepMode AI empowers users to effortlessly generate unique NSFW content from their personal photos.

Ideation Phase: Dreaming Up DeepMode

Only three years ago, I was still in full-on engineer mode, employed by a multinational financial corporation. I was all about the tech, the algorithms, the nitty-gritty stuff. But then it hit me - to make this thing fly, I had to start thinking bigger. I had to think about who would actually use it, why they'd use it, and how I could get it into their hands. That's when things really started to click.

Development Journey: Building DeepMode from Scratch

Building DeepMode was like solving one big puzzle after another. Sure, I had the technical chops to whip up the algorithms and the platform itself, but that was just the beginning. I had to start thinking about user experience, about making it easy for people to use, about making it something they actually wanted to use.

Strategic Marketing: Getting DeepMode Out There

Marketing was a whole different beast. I mean, I knew my product was cool, but how do you convince other people of that? I had to learn about targeting audiences, crafting compelling messages, and getting the word out in all the right places. It was trial and error, for sure, but eventually, I started to see what worked and what didn't.

Monetization Strategy: Making DeepMode Pay Off

And then there was making money. As an engineer, I was used to creating things, not necessarily selling them. But with DeepMode, I had to figure out how to turn it into a business. That meant setting up pricing plans, figuring out revenue streams, and making sure it was all sustainable in the long run. It was a whole new way of thinking, but it was also pretty exciting once I got the hang of it.

Conclusion: The Future of DeepMode

So yeah, shifting my mindset from engineer to entrepreneur was a journey in itself. But looking back, I wouldn't change a thing. DeepMode had an incredibly successful launch, and I'm constantly amazed by what we've been able to accomplish. Sure, it was tough at times, but hey, nothing worth doing ever comes easy, right? And now that I've got the hang of this whole marketing, sales, and distribution thing, who knows what's next? Watch this space.

on March 23, 2024
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