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Tong Xin, a former global research partner at Microsoft, has concluded his 25-year research career at Microsoft Research Asia as a leading figure in the field of graphics. He has joined the newly established AGI startup Anuttacon as Chief Researcher. Anuttacon focuses on exploring the boundaries of AGI and creating virtual world experiences using AI technology, currently operating in both Singapore and the San Francisco Bay Area. Tong Xin's addition, along with former Bilibili Vice President Wang Yuyang serving as Chief User Ecosystem Officer, brings a strong technological background and rich industry experience to the company.

PhotoRoom founder Matthieu Rouif emphasizes the importance of staying focused, achieving a $50 million ARR in three years, and a valuation of $500 million. From GoPro to PhotoRoom, Matthieu's experience in the image application industry provides deep insights for entrepreneurship. McDonald's testing became an early user research method for PhotoRoom, allowing for rapid product iteration through user dialogue. AI entrepreneurship requires a long-term perspective, and PhotoRoom has found a unique positioning in the competition by segmenting scenarios.

Dropped out at 19 to start a business, received $5 million in investments from NEA and Sequoia, joined Y Combinator to help it become a business empire, ultimately forced out by partners, created OpenAI, secured a $13 billion investment from Microsoft, and successfully reinstated after being dismissed by the board.