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Rong Yan shares how HeyGen evolved into a leader in AI video generation, delving into avatar-driven product breakthroughs, viral growth, and the future of human-centric video technology.

HeyGen: https://www.heygen.com/

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:57 Professional Background as HeyGen's CTO
00:04:03 HeyGen's Elevator Pitch
00:05:30 The Founding of HeyGen
00:07:48 Viral Growth and Success
00:11:12 Avatar IV Launch
00:13:46 Future Vision for Avatar Creation
00:16:09 Complexity of Video AI Products
00:19:54 Dynamic Duration Feature
00:21:29 Computational Intensity of Video Generation
00:23:54 Initial Use Case and Evolution
00:26:37 Cultural Differences in Avatar Usage
00:29:57 Partnership with HubSpot and Marketing Use Cases
00:32:25 Competition and Market Positioning
00:34:37 Thoughts on Expanding Into Entertainment
00:37:13 Partnership Potential with LSPs
00:39:35 Managing Risks with AI Video Generation Technology
00:41:36 What Rong is Excited for in 2025

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