Despite these concerns, FlowGPT recently secured $10 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Goodwater, with participation from DCM. The company is planning to expand, with beta testing apps for Android and iOS, a revenue-sharing model for app creators, and recruitment to grow its team. Dang asserts that FlowGPT is setting a new standard for immersion in AI-driven environments and aims to cultivate a more open and creator-focused platform.
Key takeaways:
- FlowGPT, co-founded by Jay Dang and Lifan Wang, is an alternative to OpenAI's GPT Store, aiming to be an 'app store' for GenAI models and front-end experiences.
- Users can create their own GenAI-powered apps on FlowGPT and make them publicly available, with the option to earn tips for their contributions.
- Despite its popularity, FlowGPT has been criticized for its lack of effective moderation, with some apps potentially causing harm or violating OpenAI's rules.
- FlowGPT recently secured a $10 million 'pre-Series A' funding round led by Goodwater, and is planning to expand, including beta testing apps for Android and iOS, and recruiting to grow its team.