From 14K to 19M: The Rise of Leonardo AI and Its Acquisition by Canva.
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✨ What does it take for a startup to go from 14,000 users to 19 million in less than a year?
How about being acquired by Canva within two years of launching?
In the case of Leonardo AI, the answer lies in innovation, speed, and strategic growth, as explored in this episode of Wild Hearts featuring Leonardo AI co-founder and CEO JJ Fiasson.
Leonardo has transformed the world of generative AI, helping creators develop hyper-realistic art for gaming, video production, and marketing. In the words of JJ, the company ‘democratises creativity’ and makes artistic expression accessible to all.
🔍 Across two conversations and many months, we will dive deep into the stories behind Leonardo AI’s unprecedented growth and acquisition, and hear first-hand what it took to reach such heights at breakneck speed.
🤔 How Leonardo AI build the third-largest discord in the world.
🚀 JJ’s philosophy on how to achieve a dizzying product velocity.
🔥 The story behind building the first Australian-built foundational model, Phoenix.
🎨 How the Canva acquisition came about.
🎭 How JJ views AI in the context of human creativity.
This episode is not just about the technical marvels of Leonardo AI; it's a deep dive into the vision of a company that's redefining the boundaries of imagination.
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