Today's guest is Christian Facey, the founder, and CEO of AudioMob, a startup that has created the world's first non-intrusive audio ad solution for the mobile gaming sector. Christian is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a Forbes 30 Under 30 list, an investor, and a mentor.
In this episode, Christian shares with us his fascinating journey from working at Google and Facebook to creating his own mobile video game and finding a huge opportunity for audio advertising. He also reveals how he met his co-founder and CTO, Wilfred, and how they built innovative technology that allows mobile gamers to enjoy audio ads without pausing their game. Christian explains how AudioMob works, the advantages for both game developers and advertisers, and his vision and goals for the company's future.
But that's not all—this episode goes beyond AudioMob. Michael delves into an intriguing discussion with Christian about ChatGPT. Christian gives insights into the potential impact of ChatGPT on Google's search advertising dominance. Will Google create a competitive product or acquire ChatGPT to safeguard its market share? Christian shares his predictions, highlighting the short-term revenue implications without posing a fatal blow to the tech giant.
Christian also shares with us his criteria for investing in other startups, as he is also an angel investor himself. He says that he looks for scalable ideas in growing markets, but also for detail-oriented founders who can provide data and feedback. He also reveals his unique thesis which is based on analyzing how much a founder has struggled and overcome obstacles in their personal and business life. He believes that this is a key factor for success that many VCs overlook. He says that his investments so far have been very successful because of this approach.
Don't miss out on this gripping episode of "The Angel with Michael Conniff." Join us as we delve into the extraordinary world of Christian Facey and his awe-inspiring journey. From groundbreaking innovations to invaluable investment strategies, prepare to be enchanted by a tale like no other.
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