Explore how Jisong Liu transformed from a Google and Pinterest ML engineer to founding BeFreed, an AI startup that visualizes complex concepts and reached $100K ARR just weeks after launch.
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Attention is everything. Instead of casually saying 'Maybe I'll build this someday,' I started saying 'Here's how I'm building it now'—you either succeed or you fail and learn, but there is no 'maybe' in between.
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BeFreed Brings Together A Global Community Of Curious Minds
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BeFreed Community
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
@Moemenn
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
@Raaaaaachelw
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
@Matt, YC alum
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
@djmikemoore
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
@Pitiful
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
@SofiaP
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
@Jaded_Falcon
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
@OojasSalunke
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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