The pivot that paid off: How fal found explosive growth in generative media | Gorkem Yurtseven (Co-founder and CTO)

Todd Jackson interviews Gorkem Yurtseven, the founder and CTO of fal, a generative media platform. They discuss fal's pivot from data infrastructure to AI image, video, and audio models, driven by the emergence of stable diffusion. Gorkem shares insights on the company's rapid growth, challenges in raising funding, strategies for staying ahead in the fast-moving AI market, and the future of AI video. The conversation covers fal's early customers, the importance of developer experience, and the company's approach to marketing and team building. Gorkem also touches on the unique aspects of fal's culture, the challenges of scaling, and his personal growth as a founder.