E928 Adam Foroughi AppLovin: mobile game boom, bootstrapped to profit, 5G opp, app discovery unicorn
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Adam Foroughi, AppLovin Co-Founder & CEO, shares insights on the mobile gaming boom, early bootstrapping to profitability, massive opportunities in 5G, handling fraud, privacy, parenting, commitment to culture & other lessons from building his app-discovery unicorn
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Show notes:
0:41 - Jason introduces Adam Foroughi, Co-Founder & CEO of AppLovin, who shares the motivation to create AppLovin.
4:52 - Why app discovery is such a difficult problem to solve, and the impact of highly monetized apps on app installs.
12:15 - Jason thanks sponsor Walker Corporate Law. Visit WalkerCorporateLaw.com or talk to Scott Walker, the founder, directly at scott@walkercorporatelaw.com or (415) 979-9998.
14:10 - Impact of Apple subscriptions, smartphones, 5G, and App Store promotions.
24:36 - Jason thanks sponsor Pilot. Go to pilot.com/twist for 20% off your first 6 months of Pilot Core.
26:38 - Going from fewer resources to too many resources, and hurdles that AppLovin faced along the way.
37:37 - Jason thanks sponsor Capterra. Visit capterra.com/twist to find the right business software for you.
39:07 - Adam talks about how AppLovin is fighting click-fraud and privacy issues.
44:31 - Advantages of creating a parent-friendly culture, hiring talent from within, and recognizing excellence within your team.
54:31 - Going from making apps to not making apps and then back to making apps, thoughts on an IPO at this stage of AppLovin, and Adam’s angel investments.