In this episode of The Superwall Podcast, we sit down with Jae Hwang, CEO of Bloom — a viral Gen Z investing app bringing in over $2 million a year through a finely-tuned mix of TikTok storytelling, AI-assisted content, and micro-influencer marketing.

Jae breaks down how Bloom grew a passionate user base of over a million people by pairing emotional narrative-driven content with a full-funnel growth engine. From creator compensation models to performance-tested onboarding flows, this conversation is a must-listen for founders, growth marketers, and product builders looking to scale without burning cash.

We dive into:

• The exact TikTok formats that fuel virality (and why they work)
• How to turn organic videos into high-converting paid ads
• Micro-influencer compensation models and scaling content output
• Bloom’s AI-powered content workflow
• How to convert a Gen Z audience with gamified onboarding and social proof

Whether you're operating with a $10K budget or scaling past $1M ARR, this episode offers practical, repeatable insights into building a content engine that drives long-term growth.

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What does it take to build an app that reaches 150 million users and generates multi–8-figure revenue? In this episode of The Superwall Podcast, we sit down with Hunter Isaacson, the mind behind viral consumer apps like NGL, Wink, and Bags, to find out.

Hunter unpacks the playbook he’s used to repeatedly scale apps to tens of millions of downloads — and it’s far from luck. From his deep understanding of user psychology to the power of platform arbitrage and product simplicity, this is a masterclass in viral growth, creative iteration, and scalable monetization.

We cover:

• The story behind NGL’s explosive rise to 150M+ MAUs
• How to tap into group behavior to drive virality
• Why your call-to-action matters more than your UI
• How to monetize without killing user delight
• Using micro-funnels and social loops to build retention
• Lessons from both viral wins and flopped launches
• Why crypto, PvP mechanics, and creator tools are the next frontier

Whether you’re building a social app, a fintech product, or anything consumer-focused — this episode is a goldmine of practical frameworks, lived experience, and insight from one of the sharpest product minds in mobile.

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Superwall gives you full control over your mobile app paywalls — so you can build, test, and optimize native paywall experiences without needing to ship a new app update. Whether you're launching your first app or scaling to millions of users, Superwall helps you grow faster, smarter, and with less code.

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The Secret Behind Weirdly Viral Apps
Featuring Canyon Pergande

What if your next 100,000 users didn’t come from ads—but from TikTok videos made by broke college students?

In this episode of The Superwall Podcast, we sit down with Canyon Pergande to unpack the real playbook behind the app world’s weirdest (and most efficient) viral growth stories. From job-hunting platforms to AI photo apps, a new wave of founders is turning low-budget, high-volume UGC into massive download numbers—and doing it with remarkable speed.

You’ll learn how these companies are using student creators, creator briefs, and smart experimentation to unlock CACs that paid ads can’t touch. This isn’t about theory—it’s backed by real case studies, real numbers, and real tools.

What we cover:

• How apps like Sideshift and Photogenic turned $10K into millions of views (and paying users)
• The art of a good creator brief—and why less is more
• How to “warm up” a TikTok account like a pro before launching content
• Why UGC + paywalls is the new formula for converting views into revenue
• How tools like Spytalk help teams track and replicate viral formats
• UGC vs. influencer marketing: where the cost, trust, and ROI really sit

This is the episode for anyone building a consumer app in 2025—and wondering how to grow fast without burning cash.

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Superwall gives you full control over your mobile app paywalls — so you can build, test, and optimize native paywall experiences without needing to ship a new app update. Whether you're launching your first app or scaling to millions of users, Superwall helps you grow faster, smarter, and with less code.

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How I Grow Viral Apps to 1M+ Downloads (Just Copy Me)
Featuring Yev Marusenko

What does it take to grow an app from zero to over a million downloads—without burning through your budget?

In this episode of The Superwall Podcast, we sit down with Yev Marusenko, growth lead at Sizzle AI, and one of the sharpest minds in data-driven growth today. From faceless YouTube virality to scalable UGC and paid ad flywheels, Yev breaks down the exact frameworks he’s used to build, test, and scale creative that converts.

If you’re a founder, growth lead, or performance marketer, this conversation is a masterclass in systematic experimentation, performance storytelling, and funnel optimization—built for results.

What we cover:

• How Yev uses $5 experiments to find 10x ad creatives (and scale them fast)
• Why creative variation volume beats perfection early on
• How to identify funnel “tipping points” that drive massive compounding growth
• The secret to blending organic + paid for a sustainable growth loop
• Why micro-storytelling is the most underrated tactic in mobile marketing
• The real process behind a 79K-like TikTok ad—and why not all viral hits convert

Whether you’re just launching or trying to turn a growth plateau into a breakout moment, this episode gives you the tools and mindset to experiment faster, spend smarter, and scale with confidence.

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Join a community of world class consumer app founders and growth hackers: https://joinconsumerclub.com/

Superwall gives you full control over your mobile app paywalls — so you can build, test, and optimize native paywall experiences without needing to ship a new app update. Whether you're launching your first app or scaling to millions of users, Superwall helps you grow faster, smarter, and with less code.

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