College Dropout to $5M in 30 Days:The LeetCode Killer Story | Interview Coder & Cluely, Roy Lee

This interview features Roy's startup journey from being expelled from Columbia University to developing an AI tool for technical interviews and securing a $5M investment. Roy discusses his criticisms of the current technical interview system, particularly the LeetCode-centered assessment approach, and explains the development process of Interview Coder. He also covers his subsequent path to founding Cluely, an AI company with a broader vision. - Key topics covered: 1. Roy's critical perspective on the technical interview system 2. His path from university expulsion to raising $5M in funding 3. His views on how AI will transform user experience 4. His approach to controversial content strategies and viral marketing on social media 5. Roy's thoughts on entrepreneurship: risk-taking, innovation, and competitive advantage This interview offers one perspective on current hiring practices in the tech industry and the future of AI experiences. It may be of interest to those curious about tech startups, the future of AI, or challenging established systems. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Why I Built a Cheating Tool 02:39 X Features and Strategies for Going Viral 07:52 What 'Cheat on Everything' Really Means and the Purpose Behind Cluely 09:26 Calculators and Spell Checkers: They Were Also Called 'Cheating' Once 09:54 Technical Interviews Must Evolve in the Age of AI 11:27 How Taking Bold Risks Shapes the Future of Al 13:49 Not Building with AI Today? You're Making a Mistake 16:27 Act Now or Fall Behind 19:02 Credit #Cluely #InterviewCoder #aistartup #risktaking #genai --- EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. As we're looking to feature more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] LinkedIn | @EO STUDIO X | @eostudi0 Instagram | @eostudio.official Substack | @eostudio [Music License Code] YTKBUU00U8MPSDSD