Forward Deployed Engineer by day, now in 🇸🇬 Part-time founder (US$1M+ revenue, now $10K MRR), slightly unhinged
Joined March 2023
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Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
rizz app hit $1.5M+ MRR and 5B+ ORGANIC views using one of the most broken content systems on the internet
and the craziest part is most people scroll past this format EVERY SINGLE DAY without realizing there's an ENTIRE creator economy printing money behind it
so i decided to document the ENTIRE system...
covering EVERYTHING you'd need to replicate this model yourself:
1. how rizz scaled from $0 to $1.5m MRR using short-form content farms
2. the exact texting story format that generated 5B+ views across TikTok, IG, YT, Snapchat, and Facebook
3. why the “fake conversation + gameplay b-roll” format prints attention like crazy
4. the distribution system behind 260,000+ videos posted by 1,000+ creators
5. how creators were getting paid per 1,000 views through affiliate network campaigns
6. the cross-platform repost strategy that increased earnings by 38% from the SAME content
7. how brands are STILL paying creators to run this exact model in 2026
(dating apps, finance, wellness, gaming, self-improvement, entertainment)
all backed by one of the biggest viral growth case studies in AI app history
like + comment "RIZZ" and i'll send you the FULL breakdown
(must be following + RT for priority access)
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Glam Up hit $1.8m ARR in 8 months.
Sprout hit $3m ARR in 7 months.
The key to that was our UGC playbook.
I'm finally dropping the playbook and lowkey I'm scared to drop this. You'll understand why once you read it.
It's gonna be three parts but here's part 1. Part 1 itself is 40 pages long.
I made sure it's tactical advice and upfront with no BS.
Bonus: repost + reply 'warmup' and I'll DM you the Account Setup + Warmup module from our internal creator course.
Must be following so I can DM.
prep-ai.typeform.com/to/X7g0…
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
I miss the days when I can just code and build product.
Now I have to do sales, deal with clients, manage colleagues, and talk so much more.
Not that joyful for an introvert.
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
I started my company at 19.
I knew nothing about business models. I put in months of work and made no money.
I gave up and interned in 4 companies.
3 years later, I tried again. This time, I grew to a team of 10 in a year.
Work experience is not ‘useless’.
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
There's nothing wrong with a 9-5 job.
> You can provide stability for yourself and your family.
> You can learn faster in a structured environment.
> You don't need to worry about going bankrupt.
We all start somewhere. Stop stigmatizing a routine life.
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Fellow startup founders:
We chose the path less taken, it’s not gonna be easy.
But once you win, you win big.
Don’t give up until that day.
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
This quote was written by Guan Zhong in 770 BCE. A quote as old as this still has a place in today’s modern world. The person who wrote this was referring to the tree as children. Indeed, we can liken the growing of plants to the education of a person.
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
When your computer suddenly breaks: Normal people vs software engineer
#SoftwareEngineer #programmer
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Hey Twitterverse! 🐦 Interested in boosting your online visibility and driving more traffic to your website? Let's dive into the world of SEO and discover its potential! 🚀 #SEO #DigitalMarketing
1️⃣ What is SEO?
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It's the practice of optimizing your website to improve its visibility in search engine results. The goal? To rank higher and attract organic (unpaid) traffic to your site. 🌐
2️⃣ Why is SEO important?
Think about it: when was the last time you clicked on the 10th page of search results? That's right, rarely! Most users click on the top results. By optimizing your site, you increase the chances of appearing on those coveted top spots. 💡
3️⃣ How does SEO work?
Search engines like Google use complex algorithms to analyze websites and determine their ranking. SEO involves various techniques, including keyword research, on-page optimization, backlink building, and technical improvements to meet search engine requirements. 🔎
4️⃣ Key components of SEO:
a) Keyword research: Identifying the words and phrases users search for, to target them strategically in your content.
b) On-page optimization: Enhancing your website's structure, meta tags, and content to align with search engine guidelines.
c) Link building: Acquiring quality backlinks from reputable sites to boost your site's authority.
d) Technical SEO: Optimizing site speed, mobile-friendliness, and ensuring search engine crawlers can access your content. 🛠️
5️⃣ Benefits of SEO:
a) Increased visibility: Appearing on the first page of search results means more eyes on your content.
b) Organic traffic: Targeting the right keywords helps attract relevant visitors who are more likely to convert.
c) Credibility and trust: Higher rankings can establish your brand as an authority in your industry.
d) Long-term results: With continuous optimization, SEO can generate sustainable traffic over time. 📈
#SEOtips #DigitalStrategy #OnlineMarketing
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”
― Aristotle
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
First 4 months we struggled to get even 1 subscriber.
We struggled less this week.
Thanks to the folks in the US who are actively using @FlowclassIo .
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
🌠 Introducing Sky Team, one of our active users who have been utilizing Flowclass to create their course landing page.
With the help of Flowclass, Sky Team has been able to create its very own course landing page! 🌟
Create your own education landing page today with Flowclass!
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Thought of a great AI idea -
A chatbot for a website builder.
It reads all the text on your existing website,
and answer client questions like your sales,
using only information from your website.
How does this feature sound?
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
(Kind of like a face/team reveal)
Spent a month in Taiwan to expand our business there.
Here's our team's experiences👋
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Shipping a new feature soon -
Create discount coupons for your event.
Participants can apply the coupons and complete payment in one go.
Took us two weeks to make it work.
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Here are 5 mistakes beginners in Javascript make
Check the list now
Don't make these mistakes in coding interviews
Bookmark this📚
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
My software startup doesn't have a CTO.
I hired a part-time CTO (my friend)
He reviews merge requests and sets up tech stacks.
Definitely worth considering
if you're also an early-stage start-up
#buildinpublic
Ivan @ FF Classroom retweeted
Seeing some clicks on our ads, but no one signed up.
Spent several hours revamping the landing page. Nothing worked.
Checked analytics.
Saw many users landing on the 404 page.
Realized the ad had the wrong landing page.
Lesson: Check the root cause first🥲
#buildinpublic