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Ever feel like dating apps just waste your time? Allen Wang felt the same, so he built something different. He dropped out of Berkeley to launch Ditto AI, an app that skips the small talk, skips the swiping, and just… sends you on the date. In this episode, we talk about how it all started: digital pets, guerrilla marketing with a Cybertruck, and co-hosting the biggest party at UCSD. But more than that, we unpack Allen’s mindset — why he builds fast, how he filters feedback.Try Ditto: https://ditt.ai/Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allen-wang-1b82761b8///TIMESTAMPS//0:00 Introduction01:50 Allen's Background04:06 Early Projects and First Steps06:31 Building the Team and Initial Challenges08:11 Pivoting to a Dating App12:35 Marketing Strategies and Unique Campaigns16:24 User Experience and Feedback18:02 Event Planning and Community Building21:29 Overcoming Challenges and Future Vision38:53 Future of Social Media Platforms39:17 Building Confidence as a Founder39:57 Roles and Responsibilities in a Startup40:23 Targeting College Campuses41:42 Competition and Focus43:50 User Experience and Product Confidence45:22 Inspiration from Black Mirror46:18 Handling Skepticism and Belief in AI48:38 Impact of Funding and Media Attention52:24 Importance of Taste in Hiring55:29 Drawing Inspiration from Consumer Products01:03:52 Networking and Seeking Expertise01:07:43 Final Thoughts and Future Goals