EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 36 MIN
AI That Makes Plans Happen: FUSS and the Future of IRL Social
from GSD Venture Studios Podcasts by Gary Fowler · host GSD Venture Studios
Top Global Startups features Daria Berman, Co‑founder & CEO of FUSS—the AI app matching everyone’s preferences so group plans actually happen. We’ll explore relationship tech, user behavior shifts, launching in Eastern Europe vs Western markets, and how FUSS achieved 50% retention in London with ULTRA.VC backing. Daria previously co‑founded Uptown ($360k ARR, 60k users) and rebuilt in the UK via the Innovator Founder programme.• AI for IRL: preference matching that removes friction and boosts follow‑through• Behavior & retention: what drives habit formation and repeat usage• Markets: lessons from Eastern Europe vs UK launch and pivot• Fundraising: pre‑seed in the UK—narrative, metrics, and momentumSubscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#RelationshipTech #SocialAI #ConsumerApps #IRL #NetworkEffects #UserBehavior #Retention #PreSeed #UKTech #LondonStartups #EasternEurope #ULTRAVC #TopGlobalStartups #Subscribe"
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Top Global Startups features Daria Berman, Co‑founder & CEO of FUSS—the AI app matching everyone’s preferences so group plans actually happen. We’ll explore relationship tech, user behavior shifts, launching in Eastern Europe vs Western markets, and how FUSS achieved 50% retention in London with ULTRA.VC backing. Daria previously co‑founded Uptown ($360k ARR, 60k users) and rebuilt in the UK via the Innovator Founder programme.• AI for IRL: preference matching that removes friction and boosts follow‑through• Behavior & retention: what drives habit formation and repeat usage• Markets: lessons from Eastern Europe vs UK launch and pivot• Fundraising: pre‑seed in the UK—narrative, metrics, and momentumSubscribe for more global founder conversations from GSD Venture Studios:GSD Venture Studios: https://gsdvs.com#RelationshipTech #SocialAI #ConsumerApps #IRL #NetworkEffects #UserBehavior #Retention #PreSeed #UKTech #LondonStartups #EasternEurope #ULTRAVC #TopGlobalStartups #Subscribe"
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AI That Makes Plans Happen: FUSS and the Future of IRL Social
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