Gordon zhang

CTO building AI products that convert
$1 M+ raised
Exploring how AI evolves human behavior

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

The funny part is that this is probably exactly how he'd behave in a D&D campaign.

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

If Elon Musk joined your adventuring party, what role would he actually play?

Not what class.

What role.

Would he be:

the visionary leader?
the engineer?
the merchant funding everything?
the mad inventor?
or the guy whose terrible idea gets the entire party killed?

And be honest:

Would you actually keep him in the party?

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

My take:
He starts as the engineer.
Accidentally becomes the leader.
Eventually gets everyone killed trying something that "should work in theory."

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

If you could permanently recruit ONE person as your AI teammate:

Elon Musk
Steve Jobs
Jensen Huang
Sam Altman
Who are you choosing?

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

@Pr0pHeT0 fuck,it's amzaming

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

Takeaway:
They didn’t win by better models.
They won by better packaging + distribution.

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

How did Higgsfield hit $200M ARR in just 9 months?

Here’s what actually worked:

1. MVP: solve ONE real bottleneck
They didn’t try to build everything.
They identified a key pain point in AI video creation: motion control.

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

3. Monetization: aggressive packaging
They pushed high-commitment plans:
→ 2-year plan
→ “unlimited” plans for new models

Not cheap.
But aligned with power users.

References:
– Check early versions on Web Archive
– Traffic growth on SimilarWeb aligns with product updates

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

Many people believe that being the first automatically means winning.
But the data tells a different story:
Only half of the first-mover advantage is real — the other half can be a trap. ⚠️
I wrote a deep-dive explaining:
why 47% of pioneers fail 💣

https://t.co/FChW3hcBQY

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

Bayesian learning is about examples, especially unique ones. Access to diverse data makes theory meaningful. 📊🔍 #Bayesian #DataScience #Learning

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

To ensure outsourced products meet expectations:
1️⃣ Tech selects partners.
2️⃣ Product evaluates based on past work.
Clear roles = better results! 🚀👩‍💻 #Outsourcing #ProductDev #Teamwork

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

Bayesian thinking in investment: Focus on failures, build a "failure database," update beliefs, and refine decisions to minimize risks. 🚀 #Investing #Bayesian #Entrepreneurship

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

【💡 Using AI to Boost Communication】
I use Plaudnote to record and analyze convos, improving clarity. AI summaries highlight strengths and areas for improvement, speeding up skill development. #AI #Communication

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

🚀 Lessons from Launching Our App: DIY & cheap outsourcing failed.

- Success: Specialized team, clear comms, trusted contracts.

- Balance comms & tech, consult before new tech.

- Startups grow through failures & expert help. #Startup #AppDev

[Anime Shorts Creator @elser_ai]

Hello World

https://t.co/HGV5rFkHMd

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

https://t.co/bzKlP7pPxy

[Judea Pearl @yudapearl]

GPT-4 should know that my statements about DL never rising above "curve fitting" is not an opinion, nor a "common concern" but a mathematical theorem. You cannot answer causal questions from passive data alone, unless you enrich the data with: (1) causal assumptions or
1/3

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[Gordon zhang @web3long]

Improving Content Efficiency, Making it a Mathematical Problem:
1. Label videos and analyze data. Elements like storyline, ambiance, background music, close-ups, and camera movements should be considered.
2. Establish a workflow, optimizing each part of the process.

[Gordon zhang @web3long]

How to Build a Brand on TikTok
Organizationally:
1. The top executive must get involved to set an exemplary role.
2. 20% of the people have a premium, the rest are at regular prices.