{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655148df2861630012a1d01b/67114f76fb3e57696126ed02?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Aya Bochman, co-founder Fashn.ai: How to build a lean AI startup (that makes money)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655148df2861630012a1d01b/1729422801130-08d6af15-fe79-4d65-b2f2-2e949165fab9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Links</p><p>- Codecrafters (sponsor): <a href=\"https://tej.as/codecrafters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tej.as/codecrafters</a></p><p>- Upvote Fashn on ProductHunt: <a href=\"https://www.producthunt.com/posts/fashn-virtual-try-on\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.producthunt.com/posts/fashn-virtual-try-on</a></p><p>- Fashn: <a href=\"https://fashn.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://fashn.ai</a></p><p>- Aya on 𝕏: <a href=\"https://x.com/ayaboch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/ayaboch</a></p><p>- React Africa (partner): <a href=\"https://react-africa.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://react-africa.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>Aya Bochman, co-founder of Fashion AI, discusses her journey in creating a generative AI platform for virtual try-on in the fashion industry. She shares insights on building a self-funded startup, the challenges of developing AI models, and the importance of work-life balance for founders.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00:00 Introduction to Fashion AI</p><p>00:07:42 Demo and product description</p><p>00:11:10 Technical challenges in virtual try-on</p><p>00:17:48 Data collection and labeling process</p><p>00:26:51 API development and pricing model</p><p>00:34:45 Collaboration with other services (RunPod, Fal.ai)</p><p>00:43:02 Dealing with content moderation</p><p>00:46:46 Business model and pricing structure</p><p>00:52:12 Incident with Meta and open-source code</p><p>00:59:10 Future plans and potential competition</p><p>01:03:13 Advice for technical founders</p><p>01:20:12 Work-life balance and avoiding burnout</p><p>01:29:51 Working with a spouse as a co-founder</p>","author_name":"Tejas Kumar"}