THE EMPEROR HAS NO CODE: AI STARTUPS LIKE CLUELY AND SERIES ARE MAKING A BIG BET ON MARKETING, GEN Z–STYLE

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Cluely built its reputation on viral stunts and creator-driven marketing. Its CMO, Daniel Min, has centered the company's growth on social media, relying on provocative videos, UGC, and local creators. Critics say Cluely's AI is either a cheating tool or just a “GPT wrapper”, but its ability to spark conversation keeps it relevant and reflects a shift where young founders act as influencers instead of engineers.