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How Discord Built a Chat App for Gamers That Went Mainstream
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the origin story of Discord, the chat platform that started as a side feature in a failed mobile game. They trace founder Jason Citron's journey from selling his first startup for $104 million to building a free, ad-free voice and text app that now serves over 200 million users. The conversation covers the pivot from gaming to communities, the decision to resist early monetization, and how product-led growth turned a niche tool into a mainstream phenomenon. They also discuss the ongoing challenges of safety and the lessons founders can learn from…
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