In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, host Mat Sherman interviews Jonathan Liu, founder of Cupidly. They discuss Jonathan's journey from a young coder to a startup founder, his experiences with venture capital and bootstrapping, and the innovative AI dating assistant he created. Jonathan shares insights on building a personal brand on X (Twitter), strategies for going viral, and his vision for the future of dating technology.

00:00: Introduction to Jonathan Liu and Cupidly

02:09: The Journey of a Tech Founder

04:39: From Coding to Startups

09:08: The Evolution of Jonathan's Projects

10:28: The Shift from VC to Bootstrapping

11:37: Building a Personal Brand on X

13:23: The Viral Phenomenon of Eunice

16:23: Tips for Going Viral

18:38: Future Aspirations and the Dating Tech Landscape